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Posttraumatic arthrodesis of the subtalar joint--outcome in workers compensation and rates of non-union.
Hungerer, S; Trapp, O; Augat, P; Bühren, V;
Foot Ankle Surg. 2011; 17(4): 277-283.
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Augat Peter
Hungerer Sven

Regardless of the simple surgical technique, the success of the subtalar arthrodesis is limited by the rate of non-unions of the arthrodesis. The functional outcome of workers compensation is known to be poorer compared to patients without pending litigation. The aim of this study was to quantify the rate of non-unions and to determine risk factors leading to failure of the osseous consolidation after arthrodesis of the subtalar joint. The outcome assessed is a general health assessment with the SF-36 questionnaire and more illness specific with the AOFAS hindfoot score. Secondly, the influence of the health insurance status of the patients with or without worker"s compensation on the outcome was tested.

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“Self-reliance for rural community is our goal. And while doing so, we should always be compassionate and sensitive to the conditions in which they live.”

SRIJAN was founded in 1997 by Ved Arya to make a difference in the lives of the rural poor through direct action. An opportunity to meet and observe the Gandhian way of life of Baba Amte and his wife Sadhna Amte, convinced Ved that educated professionals are needed to uplift rural communities with self-sustaining livelihood opportunities.

An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Ved left a career in the technology sector in pursuit of a mission to bring relief and self-reliance to the underprivileged. SRIJAN started out with small projects in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with support from donors such as Tata Trusts and The World Bank. Today SRIJAN is making a difference to the lives of over 81,100 rural families from 1,286 villages spread out in 7 Indian states with active collaboration from Government agencies, private and institutional donors.

In 2016 he founded the Buddha Fellowship Program –  a unique platform offering a complete eco-system for young emerging leaders from India’s premier educational institutions such as IITs and IIMs, an opportunity to build development enterprises

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I have a C console application which used to be run in the foreground in a CMD terminal in Windows and take user keystroke inputs. However it now needs to be moved to the background and requires no user input.

I have created a system tray, which is implemented correctly with a right click exit and right click about. And have a terminal program which does the functionality.

Rather than rewritting the program again I would like to be able to create a thread which calls the functions from my existing program which are do not require the terminal.

Just to stress the point the console interactive aspects have been removed from the code as have the applications response to keystrokes etc. Hopefully this clarifies things slightly.

Question: Is this possible? And how would I be able to implement this?

(I am generally not a PC programmer using more embedded C so .NET is quite foreign to me. Any help is greatly appreciated)

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    A C program is far too vague. I'm guessing you mean a console application written in C, in which case the answer is no, a console application cannot be run as a tray application without modifications; it would have to at least have a window handle and a message loop in order to receive notifications, which console applications don't have. – Ken White Dec 19 '14 at 1:56
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    a tray application can launch the process – Keith Nicholas Dec 19 '14 at 2:01
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    Luke, does your C program expect any king of keystroke, user input? – rodrigogq Dec 19 '14 at 2:02
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    I think in order to do this, the functions in your C program must be exported using something like _declspec(dllexport) – Icemanind Dec 19 '14 at 2:22
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    Yep, the best way to go is almost certainly to rebuild your C program as a DLL which exports one or more functions. I'm fairly sure you can call arbitrary DLLs from C#, though I'm not familiar with the method. – Harry Johnston Dec 19 '14 at 2:30

As already posted, you could use the Process.Start from your C# application tray.

    // Uses the ProcessStartInfo class to start new processes,
    // both in a minimized mode.
    void OpenWithStartInfo()
        ProcessStartInfo startInfo = new ProcessStartInfo("IExplore.exe");
        startInfo.WindowStyle = ProcessWindowStyle.Minimized;

        startInfo.Arguments = "www.northwindtraders.com";

You could try launching it on a hidden state: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.diagnostics.processwindowstyle(v=vs.110).aspx

Some programmers are telling to be careful. If any input is expected, then probably your process might halt. make sure nothing really stops your program.

You could try to start a cmd command with Process.Start also, but I would say it is just too much. This would start another process without your C# tray application control:

 Process.Start("start /min cmd /c mycommand");
  • I am not 100% sure that he wants to call his executable. I'm thinking he might want to call a specific function or specific functions that is compiled into his executable. – Icemanind Dec 19 '14 at 2:40
  • @rodrigogq I think a better solution for my problem is to create a thread that calls DLL functions. Though your answer I might be able to use for a slightly different application I am also needing to automate. Cheers – Luke Dec 19 '14 at 3:18

I'm not sure if this is what you are asking, but if you are asking if you can call functions from your C program from a C# application, then you can. So long as you have the source code to your C program. In order for functions in C to be available to a C# program, they must be exported. I will show you an example:

#include <iostream>

extern "C"
    __declspec(dllexport) int Add(int a, int b);

Whats important here is that your function is wrapped in an extern "C" block. Basically, this tells the compiler not to mangle the name of your function. The other important piece is __declspec(dllexport). This tells the compiler that you want to export this function so it can be called from another program (like your C# program).

#include <iostream>
#include "MyAddDll.h"

extern "C"
    __declspec(dllexport) int Add(int a, int b)
        return (a + b);

Again, your code gets wrapped in an extern "C" block and you need to add __declspec(dllexport) to the function. Now you can compile this either into a DLL file or an EXE file. Now to call it from C#, its pretty straight forward:

class Program
    public static extern int Add(int val1, int val2);

    static void Main(string[] args)
        int val1 = 12;
        int val2 = 4;
        Console.WriteLine("{0} + {1} = {2}", val1, val2, Add(val1, val2));

That's all there is!

One "gotcha" though is make sure your C program and your C# program are both compiled as either 32-bit or 64-bit. You can't compile your C program as 64-bit and your C# program as 32-bit. They must both be using the same bit length.

  • Hi thanks that is very helpful. If I have multiple C files would they all need to be wrapped in the DLL or if I wrap the main as a DLL can it call the other C files? – Luke Dec 19 '14 at 3:05
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    @Luke - Any C files that contain functions you want to be able to call in C# need to be wrapped – Icemanind Dec 19 '14 at 3:06
  • Thank you. This should be helpful in implementing the change. Cheers – Luke Dec 19 '14 at 3:08
  • @Luke - One other thing. I made the assumption that your C program was compiled using Microsoft's Visual Studio. If this is not correct, let me know and I'll update my answer. __declspec(dllexport) only exists in Microsoft's compiler. For any other compiler, we would have to make an export.def file. – Icemanind Dec 19 '14 at 3:09
  • I am using the latest free version of Microsoft Visual Studio. – Luke Dec 19 '14 at 3:21

You could start your C program from .NET code via System.Diagnostics.Process. It will be run in a separate process.

You can kill the process from .NET code as well

  • The question asks about a system tray application, which is not the same as a console application launched via Process. – Ken White Dec 19 '14 at 1:59

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I am running codeigniter framework and I've come across a peculiar problem. Even though I have turned logging 'on', no log files are being generated.

Looking at responses to similar questions on this forum, I did the following:

  • Created a new folder with 777 permissions and "apache" as the owner
  • Specified this folder as the logging destination
  • Set logging threshold as 4

Below are the excerpts from the settings file:

$config['log_threshold'] = 4;
$config['log_path'] = '/logtest/';

Here are the permissions details of the log directory:
drwxrwxrwx. 2 apache apache 6 8月 12 09:28 logtest

Even with these settings I'm not seeing any files being generated in the log folder. Could someone please guide me on how to fix this, or direct me to settings that I should be looking at?

Edit: I'm running version 2.2.0 of CodeIgniter

  • Open system/core/Log.php and change the following lines; set the value of: $this->log_path to a writable directory, preferably home directory so that there are no permission issues. If you want to change the filename also, search for the variable $filepath and change the name. Example: $this->log_path = '/log'; touch /log/ restart the webserver.not best the best one – Linus Aug 12 '15 at 1:49
  • @Anmol Raghuvanshi: There's no "Log.php" in the system/core folder. I'm running ver 2.2.0 of CodeIgniter. – Anurag Singh Aug 12 '15 at 1:58
  • i am using CI-3 then you should check on libraries folder – Linus Aug 12 '15 at 2:01
  • have a look stackoverflow.com/questions/3209807/… – Linus Aug 12 '15 at 2:21
  • I made the changes you suggested to no avail. No log files are being generated. I have no idea where to look for reasons as to why logfile creation isn't happening. – Anurag Singh Aug 12 '15 at 5:56

Keep in mind that you have set your log_path to the root of your hardisk. Try:

$config['log_path'] = BASEPATH.'logtest';

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suffered multiple fractures after jumping on Friday (World Watch Monitor)
Pastor Emmanuel Khokhar prays for Sajid Masih, who suffered multiple fractures after jumping from a fourth-floor window (World Watch Monitor)

A suspect in a blasphemy case in Lahore, Pakistan, claims he was tortured by police and jumped from a fourth floor window to avoid being forced by officers to perform oral sex on his cousin, who is also under investigation.

Sajid Masih, 24, suffered multiple fractures after jumping on Friday, 23 February, from the building where he was being investigated. He claims he had been beaten, kicked and hit with an electrical cable, then was forced to remove his cousin’s trousers and ordered to perform a sex act on his cousin, 20-year-old Patras Masih.

However local police and the Pakistani cybercrime investigation agency both offered different explanations for his action and injuries. Small protests were organised by civil society organisations today (26 February) to condemn his alleged mistreatment. Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has ordered an official inquiry.

Last week World Watch Monitor reported that 800 families were on the run after Patras Masih was accused of using his phone to post a blasphemous picture in a Facebook group. He surrendered to the police on 19 February in his Christian neighbourhood in a northern suburb of Lahore, and was handed by the court to the cybercrime wing of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Four days later, on 23 February, his cousin Sajid, a janitor in a local college in Lahore, was summoned by the FIA office in Lahore. “They had called me to come and get [Patras’] cell phone checked. I went myself to the office where Patras was also present,” Sajid told World Watch Monitor after regaining consciousness the next day, Saturday 24 February. He was interviewed on video in the presence of two local church leaders, Emmanuel Khokhar and Niamat Bhatti.

“They beat me with fists and kicks and then with a computer electrical cable,” Sajid continued. “I asked them why they were beating me. They said my fault was that I was Patras’ cousin. Then they told me to call myself and Patras ‘accursed’, which I did. Then they ordered me to take Patras’ [trousers] off and [perform oral sex on] him, but I refused, saying that he was my [cousin] and I couldn’t. Then they started yelling at him, at which I ran to the window.

“Finding no other way, I jumped from the window – and then did not know anything,” he added.

Sajid was placed on a stretcher and taken to hospital, but was moved to another hospital later that evening. The FIA Inspector investigating the case, Khalid Saeed, lodged a criminal case against Sajid the following day for attempting to commit suicide, a crime punishable with one year’s imprisonment and a fine.

According to the criminal report lodged against him in the Civil Lines Police Station, “During the investigation, Sajid was questioned in the presence of Patras Masih regarding the blasphemous pictures of Prophet Muhammad’s (Peace Be Upon Him) grave. The forensic expert took his cell phone and asked for Facebook ID and its password. On this, Sajid became terrified and apologised, saying he had deleted the controversial page and the blasphemous pictures. Fearful of recovery of the pictures, Sajid jumped off the window and fell on a car [bonnet].”

“We are outraged, shocked and horrified by the alleged behaviour of the FIA Cybercrime Wing officials. We demand that this incident be investigated at the earliest, and firm action be taken against the officials involved.”

Michelle Chaudhry

The FIA Deputy Director Khawaja Hamad told BBC Urdu that Patras Masih was beaten up on the court premises by complainants when he was presented there on 23 February. He told the BBC that a request had been sent to Facebook to provide information about the group in which the blasphemous picture was posted.

“During [the] investigation, Patras mentioned about Sajid, after which he was asked to join [the] investigation. Patras was being interrogated; he first threw his cell phone from the window and then hung outside the window to threaten us. Then his hand slipped and he fell,” Hamad said.

Human rights lawyer Asad Jamal told World Watch Monitor that the information recorded in the criminal report and the statement by FIA Deputy Director did not corroborate. “It would remain difficult for the agency to explain there was no torture involved in this instance,” Jamal said.

Such treatment is clearly in violation of the United Nations’ Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, he added.

“He is seriously injured and the manner in which he has sustained injuries could have led to his immediate death; further, if his physical condition doesn’t improve for some reason he may still be at the risk of losing life,” he said.

Sajid Masih says he was beaten and then ordered to perform a sex act on his cousin (World Watch Monitor)
Sajid Masih says he was beaten and then ordered to perform a sex act on his cousin (World Watch Monitor)

Michelle Chaudhry, president of the Cecil & Iris Chaudhry Foundation, which advocates for Pakistani minorities, said in a statement: “We are outraged, shocked and horrified by the alleged behaviour of the FIA Cybercrime Wing officials. We demand that this incident be investigated at the earliest, and firm action be taken against the officials involved.”

She continued: “A fair trial is every citizen’s right regardless of faith, caste or gender … We demand that the Government look into this on priority and fulfil its responsibility to protect the life and dignity of every single Pakistani.”

Human rights activist Khalid Shahzad, who lives in the same area as Sajid, the Dhair neighbourhood in Shahdara, told World Watch Monitor that such investigating agencies sometimes used harsh techniques to blackmail suspects regardless of their religion.

Shahzad added that the social-media group to which Patras and Sajid belonged “had 16 members but only Christians of the group are being interrogated”.

The situation in Dhair remains tense, although most of the 800 families who fled last week for fear of violence have returned. Safaniya Masih, who runs the nearby Brethren’s Church, told World Watch Monitor that their two congregations were able to meet yesterday [Sunday] for services.

Irfan Mufti, Deputy Director of a civil society movement named South Asia Partnership, told World Watch Monitor: “It is very important that the government intervene and ensure the safety and security of Sajid, because most of the time we are unaware how the investigation is being done with suspects in such sensitive cases. Sajid’s case can prove helpful in improving our legal and justice system.”

Some say the underlying reason for this entire communal strife might be land, as has been the case elsewhere. In Lahore’s Joseph Colony, where more than 100 houses were burned in March 2013, Pakistan’s Supreme Court noted that the land on which the colony was set up could be the prime reason it was targeted. The land belonged to the government and is surrounded by huge factory complexes.

Safaniya Masih said the areas of the Dhair neighbourhood where trouble persists are those where Christians have not transferred the land into their names. Initially the landlord told them to build houses and pay the land price in instalments, he said, adding: “When they had done this, they refused to legally transfer the land and several houses have filed legal cases in this regard.”

His brother, Bishop Emmanuel Masih, had erected a cross in the neighbourhood, about five feet tall. When most Christians had fled, some of the local Muslims wanted to break the cross down.

“We were not here but those who were left resisted and did not allow it to be brought down,” Safaniya Masih said. “A few girls were coming back when some boys shouted that sooner or later the houses of Christians would be set on fire. But we are hopeful that God will be with us and keep us safe in this troubled time.”

*The nameMasih’, which derives from ‘Messiah’, has been used for whole Christian communities for many years in Pakistan. Bibi, meanwhile, is a respectful term for a married or older woman in Pakistan and other parts of South Asia – the most famous Christian example being Asia Bibi, who has been on death row for blasphemy since 2010.

UPDATE (27 February): This morning Punjab parliamentarian Shunila Ruth raised the question of the security of Pakistani Christians in the Punjab Assembly. She said that Christians would stand for justice and if anyone violated the law then he or she should be brought to justice. Talking to World Watch Monitor, Ruth said that she had demanded an independent inquiry. “It shouldn’t be that FIA investigate their personnel who tortured and used these inhumane investigation techniques,” she said. She also raised an objection that despite the passing of four days, Sajid’s multiple injuries hadn’t been treated with an operation.


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Certain Captain

Seasons of life come and then they go.

Welcome them all with open arms, and trust your Captain.

When questions abound, and you are not sure which way to go, look up; God is always with you, and you are never alone.  He is your Captain.   He will steady the rocking ship, calm the turbulent waters, and steer you into the right direction.  He is your Captain.

Captain by Hillsong United:

Verse 1
Through waters uncharted my soul will embark
I’ll follow Your voice straight into the dark
And if from the course You intend I depart
Speak to the sails of my wandering heart

Like the wind You’ll guide
Clear the skies before me
And I’ll glide this open sea
Like the stars Your Word
Will align my voyage
And remind me where I’ve been
And where I am going

Verse 2
Lost in the shallows amidst fear and fog
Your truth is the compass that points me back north
Jesus, my Captain, my soul’s trusted Lord
All my allegiance is rightfully Yours

Thank you God for reminding me where I’ve been, and where I am going.

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The Best Ideas for Romantic Day Trips in CT

Romantic Day Trips in CTNew England is one of the most romantic destinations in the nation.

From the elegant scenery, historic charm, and plenty of fun activities, it’s an ideal location for couples to escape their regular routine and fall in love all over again.

In Greenwich, CT, you’ll find more than just our sought-after bed and breakfast. You’ll also discover many excursions that you and your sweetie will be talking about for years to come. Ready to start planning? Here are just a few of the best romantic day trips in CT that you absolutely must try!

You’ll find even more romantic day trips in CT or NY in our free Greenwich Vacation Guide! Download your copy today to pick your favorite things to do near our romantic bed and breakfast and add them to your getaway itinerary.

Romantic Day Trips in CT For the Two of You

Even before you venture out into other towns near Greenwich, there is plenty to do right here! In terms of geographic size, Greenwich is larger than Paris, France. And there’s plenty of diversity between the various villages.

Visiting the Greenwich Beaches

This classic date idea is a great way to spend a day in the sun with your partner! Whether you choose to simply soak in the sun’s rays, indulge in a romantic picnic, or take a boat ride, there are plenty of romantic things to do in CT beaches! Here are just some of the area’s most beautiful beaches:

View Beautiful and Historic Mansions

Surprisingly, one of the most popular tourist activities in Greenwich is viewing the stunning mansions along the back roads of town. Greenwich real estate is some of the best in New England, and the homes are absolutely breathtaking! Whether you are your sweetie are just dream building or looking for a new place to call home, you may want to consider this fun-filled bike trip to some of Greenwich’s most incredible mansions!

Get a Taste of CT at Local Wineries

This activity among the most romantic things to do in CT! The Connecticut Wine Trail is abundant with stellar options for wine tastings, gorgeous vineyards, and out-of-this-world sunset views! While it’s impossible to pick our favorite wineries, these are some that we consider as musts during your visit:

Set Sail on a Private Cruise

If you’re in need of some much-needed alone time and an extraordinary experience, a private ride on a luxury yacht may be just what you need. Greenwich Boat Charters provides a variety of options including dinner and cocktail cruises, New York Harbor tours, leisure harbor cruises, and more! The lull of the waves and the stunning backdrop of a Greenwich sunset is the perfect setting for a romantic evening.

Enjoy a Stay at Connecticut’s Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast

Sacket SuiteThe Stanton House Inn is a historic landmark and a convenient choice for romantic weekend getaways in CT. Featuring 20 gorgeous guestrooms, our romantic inn is the perfect alternative to other local romantic hotels. We also offer an abundance of amenities and a romantic setting you won’t find in typical accommodations. Some luxury suites we think will be perfect for your next romantic getaways in Greenwich are:

Book your romantic getaway to Stanton House Inn today and don’t forget to add our Romance Package for an even more memorable experience!

Even More Romantic Connecticut Day Trips

Speaking of which, our romantic Connecticut bed and breakfast near New York City is the perfect spot from which to plan even more romantic day trips in other parts of Connecticut! Some of our favorites hug the Connecticut coast, such as:

New Haven, Connecticut

new haven can a destination for romantic day trips in ct. wooster square in new haven is beautiful in the springThis is one of the largest cities in Connecticut. It hosts Yale University, which includes one of the best (free, yet very sophisticated) art galleries in the country, the Yale University Art Gallery. There are plenty of new restaurants to enjoy during your day trip in the city. New Haven is only an hour by train or car from Greenwich, so our romantic inn is within easy reach at the end of the day.

Mystic and Stonington, Connecticut

mystic seaport in eastern connecticut is one of the best romantic day trips in ctOn the other side of the state are the quaint old towns of Mystic and Stonington. Both of these Connecticut shoreline towns are former whaling towns. Both were beautifully restored and welcome thousands of visitors each year. Mystic Seaport and its fabulous restaurants help create a hefty list of romantic things to do in Mystic. There are plenty of things to do in Stonington, as well. As these are relatively small towns, a day trip from Greenwich can be enough to soak it all in with your significant other.

Discover Even More Romantic Things to Do in CT

In our opinion, anytime of year is a perfect time to plan a romantic getaway to Connecticut. If you’re looking for romantic winter activities in Connecticut, be sure to look at our itinerary of romantic things to do in CT in winter.

Book your romantic getaway to Stanton House Inn to start taking advantage of the fantastic day trips available in Connecticut. Don’t forget to add our Romance Package with your stay!


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Green Four was the callsign of the fourth member of Green Squadron. There were a number of starfighter squadrons with this name, and several beings went by the name Green Four.

During the evacuation of Hoth, Nichos Panib used the callsign. One year later, during the Battle of Endor, Rebel A-wing pilot Jake Farrell flew as Green Four.

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Fifth Form Take the Lead!

St. Conleth’s prides itself on its ‘coziness’ but, to be honest, sometimes things were a bit too cozy at 28 Clyde Road before our latest expansion.  Now, with the Kevin D. Kelleher Wing in full use, we have room to swing as many proverbial cats as we would like!  Just before Christmas, we enjoyed the Prep School’s Nativity Play in the new Performance Hall and, last Friday, Principal Kilcommons figured it would be the perfect space for a Junior School Assembly.  After Mr. Kilcommons gave his ‘state of the union’ address, Mr. Sheridan’s Fifth Form took the lead, beguiling all assembled with poetry readings in both English and French.  The students who took part were as talented as they were brave and now a very impressive precedent has been set for the other Forms to follow, as they too take a turn leading an assembly.  Stay tuned!


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misplaced fears regarding mainstreaming

Friday, January 18, 2013

Misplaced fears regarding the “mainstreaming” of Steampunk

Over the past few days there has been a plethora of news sites “predicting” the “mainstreaming of Steampunk”, including the thread leading to an IBM algorithm (completed with some association with the National Retail Federation Convention), which may have been one of the impetuous leading to this particular meme. In short, IBM (and Dr. Trevor Davis), used what is termed the “Social Sentiment Index” (SSI) to assist retailers in predicting social trends and better market their inventory/products. The latest incarnation of the Social Sentiment Index predicts that the “new-fangled” Steampunk genre will be the “next-big thing” in promoting sales for large retailers.

Although very Hari Seldon-esque in nature, and though there have been plenty of concerns regarding potential “mainstreaming” of the genre, I would argue that predictions of any sort have to be taken with a large grain of salt (so to speak). As anyone who has dabbled with sports betting will attest to, there are no certainties when dealing with predictions. Though some sporting events are certain bets, many a sporting outcome tends to disappoint many who attempt to place their hard-earned pieces of copper on events. Making predictions with limited variables (e.g. the regulations of a sporting activity) pales in comparison to predicting a nation of consumers, and what they will perceived (and follow) the “next trend”. Though a “big name” such as IBM points to their “sexy forecast” of Steampunk overtaking, IBM is a business, and I’m gathering this is a consulting branch of their company.

Additionally, a prediction can be a self-fulfilling circumstance. If this assertion that Steampunk is the “steamy wave of the future”, and it does come to pass, a further analysis of this is a sort of “chicken-and-the-egg” circumstance… was it a natural evolution of the genre coupled with a maturing of a portion of its adherents, or did the proclamation of Steampunk as a “trend”, which is later promoted my mainstream retailers, followed by a growth of interest in the genre? Alas, this is perhaps one of those “only-time-will-tell” scenarios.

I would argue there is nothing to worry about, regarding this latest proclamation regarding the genre. Will it mean that larger retailers will “hop on the bandwagon” regarding the genre? Perhaps. Will it lead to the demise of the genre? No. In actuality, I’d say there are a few potential benefits if Steampunk does broach the aforementioned “mainstream” status…

1) It will provide more exposure to those who may have not been familiar with Steampunk.
– Although readers of this blog have at least the minimum understanding of what Steampunk is as a genre (and likely much more beyond a “minimal understanding”), for those who may have no inkling of what Steampunk is, it could be a way of introducing the genre to those who may have simply heard of it, but never really attempted to understand what it is. Defining Steampunk is a trope unto itself, but perhaps going “mainstream” is a trope raise awareness of the genre.

2) There will likely be more Steampunk goods available for purchase…
– Indeed, assuming the “great mainstreaming” does occur to Steampunk, one will see a good number of items related to Steampunk (and likely Dieselpunk) available on a broader platforms (retail merchants). Some items will be quite nice, others will be, shall we say, disappointing, but it would mean there is more available for use, and as one desires, enhancement to one’s persona. Additionally, national retailers tend to have sales, so perhaps that item that one desire can be obtained for a proverbial song…

3) … and modification!
– One of the noted skills of Steampunk enthusiasts is a penchant for tinkering. Continuing on from the above, has the opportunity to obtain goods at a … good price, with a little creativity and elbow grease, one can certainly fashion a gem to one’s liking!

Not to say that a “mainstreaming” will be a complete boon were it to come to pass, but nor would it a be a disaster. Some will dip a toe in the genre, and decided its not to their liking, and other will be quite gratified at learning about Steampunk. So fear not the “mainstreaming” predictions – just sit back, enjoy one’s tea / pipe / Guinness, and everything will most certainly turn out fine!

The referred-to IBM infographic (link listed below…)

For more details and articles, please consider visiting:

IBM Steampunk Trend Graphic

IBM Sentiment Analysis
A Smarter Planet (analysis)

http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/ibm-algorithm-predicts-steampunk-to-be-the-fashion-wave-of-the-retro-future-20130115/ http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/ibm-algorithm-predicts-steampunk-to-be-the-fashion-wave-of-the-retro-future-20130115/

Business News Daily (& Discovery.com)

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Gold Collection: The Best of Jefferson Airplane [#534]

Gold Collection - Jefferson AirplaneAnother case of “Why have I got this?”. Gold Collection is essentially one of the bands many greatest hits compilations available on the market

Although I was already familiar with White Rabbit I was a little unsure as to which other songs Jefferson Airplane I knew. Turns out the only other one I knew was Somebody to Love.

Jefferson Airplane are icons of the sixties to many, their history as multi-branched as any prog rock tree.  Much like the earlier music project entry, Black Mass by Lucifer and future project entry, Witchcraft Destroys Minds & Reaps Souls by The Coven, Jefferson Airplane slots itself into a specific genre of weirdness garnished with shouty woman lead singer. Pretty much like X.  But I guess, like Grateful Dead, you have to have been a part of the scene or “been there man” to fully appreciate the appeal for the whole angry shouty sixties psychedelic music sound.

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