The choices you are making about the current financial, business, property or charity situation must take reality into account. Wishful thinking is wasted time. There are undeniable practicalities to be factored in; count every single one.
You will welcome great news as a parent, godparent or aunt after July. Alternatively your role with a younger generation will bring extremely good outcomes. The situation is set up now, so follow the signs.
If you have not already made a concerted effort to sit down with your dark secret or unseen role, so you can face what you are really working with – do so in April. You have been sliding all over the place for months, but it's time to rein this in.
You're well aware that a relaunch, rebirth or renaissance has seldom been this easy and tempting. At the same time there are no guarantees. Will this stop you? It's unlikely. You long to shake something or someone off, and about time too.
What you achieve with or through your group (the one involving a dear friend) has timeless qualities. The potent little asteroid Psyche reminds you that something could take flight forever this year, thanks to April's conversations.
If you try to avoid or ignore what is staring you in the face regarding your former, current or potential partner, you could make a wrong turn. This also applies to enemies, opponents or rivals. Calculations of pros and cons are required.
Sometimes the future announces itself months ahead. What is bubbling under now will ultimately make the most wonderful difference to your family, household, flat, hometown, or homeland, with results after July.
You have lost your way, quite happily, with your social media involvements, old friendships and groups. If you keep meandering like this, reality may bite rather sharply so try to return to planet earth before it's too late.
What happened at the end of March excited you, challenged you and now looks certain to change your world. What you have been covering up, or doing without any recognition is all the raw material you need for an experiment.
The project, plan and perhaps the position that absorbs you from this point forward has enduring qualities. This is not just another career, university or charity phase. With Psyche on your Midheaven, it's time to think about eternity.
Life would be much easier if you could look the other way where your daily workload or your body is concerned. If you blithely ignore what is in front of you, you may make mistakes. You don't need to be a pessimist, just a realist.
You should be thrilled with your project or idea by Christmas and it will either snowball successfully into 2015 or spawn an offshoot. You were born to be heard or read and April will provide you with part of the jigsaw puzzle, starting in July.
Skid to a halt if you must and get yourself firmly back on a no-nonsense path with some aspect of your career, university life or volunteer role. You have been off track for months and you know it. Only you can take control of this.
March ended in a most enticing, confronting and exciting way, presenting you with social media, group project or social life options that have never come your way before. You know very well you are tempted. Still, do your homework.
The asteroid Psyche is now moving through your sector of foreign and regional journeys, internet ventures, publishing, academia and education. You began pursuing something in March which could last forever – seriously – by Christmas.
If you want to unlock the story which now surrounds fertility, parenthood choices, children, godchildren or young relatives, go back 30 years (if you are old enough) or at least into your parents' history with you and any siblings.
After July, 2014 will become the most significant year for over a decade in financial, property, charity or business terms. Destiny is already dropping large hints and all you really have to do to have an abundant summer is tune in.
You are now several weeks past your initial self-imposed deadline with a trip, move, book, website or course. The idea back in February or March was to live in the real world and stop ignoring or forgetting it. Now, at last, in April, you can.
You are always looking for new ways to be fully in control of your relationship with a former, current or potential partner. Enemies too. What crossed your radar in the final week of March is a definite option, but only you can take it.
If you follow through on a career, university or charity choice with huge implications, you will not regret it. If you take notes on all the possible outcomes you will soon see just how much freedom is on offer. Worth a risk.
Go back around 30 years into your own (or your family) history to find the seeds of the challenge facing you now. What appears to be about your house, hometown, homeland, apartment or relatives is actually about laying the past to rest.
You will relaunch yourself in the most spectacular way in July and August thanks partly to the moves you are making now, in terms of your name, face, shape, brand or image. Even if you have a three-month deadline to hit, just start.
The only real rule with a new financial, business, charity or property story is that you should try to ground it in reality. Don't be fooled by what has happened to you since October 2013. Look around to see how others are handling budgets.
As March ended, you began experimenting wildly with a new pin on the map: a tempting internet option; an academic challenge; a publishing adventure. April is the testing ground but you must canvas opinion widely and research all options.
You are now in a position to create something of lasting value and importance with your former, current or potential partner – or through them. Quite what this is depends on discussions or news dating from March, but it will be permanent.
While you were intrigued by particular internet, media, publishing or other communication options in March, you were also given a sharp reminder of what is frankly unavoidable and here to stay. Don't be too blind to what's really there.
Only you hold the reins, in terms of feeling more empowered about your children, godchildren or young relatives. This also applies to youth projects or relationships which may bring children in. Self discipline is the magic key.
You will soon play with a tantalising idea which would make a radical difference to everything you own, earn or owe. It would certainly liberate you from people, organisations or situations which you are frankly fed up with.
What you create this year, in terms of your relationship with your body, will last for years. It may even outlast you. There are discoveries to be made in terms of alternative health, fitness, food, medical care and more. Step by step, Virgo.
It is high time you returned to boring old common-sense where your partner is concerned. This also applies to former or potential partners and enemies too. You have been content to lose your way, quite consciously, but enough is enough.
You cannot afford to live in a fantasy land of idealism and high hopes where your money, house, business, charity or apartment is concerned. Some fairly heavy, clanging reminders from late March should help keep you on track.
April is a crossroads in terms of your former, current or potential partner. This also applies to any enemies, rivals or opponents. There is nothing as genuinely thrilling as uncompromising independence and it's on offer this month.
The asteroid Psyche is represented by a butterfly in astrology and mythology, and if you see butterflies (real or represented) in April, tune in to what you are being told about the world of children or the young. A forever story is unfolding.
You appear to have slid happily off the rails where your daily workload or relationship with your body is concerned. It's all been one long escape, but now you must snap your fingers like the Little Britain hypnotist. Back in the room!
Did you know that July to December 2014 will bring you incredible rewards in connection with a group project involving an old friend? The clues and signs are there in April and all you really have to do is keep nodding and smiling.
You have been blithely ignoring the bleeding obvious where your image, role, title or appearance is concerned. This is quite understandable, but if you are to make headway, you must be a realist and accept what is never going to change.
What took place at the end of March has enervated you as much as it has confronted you. Radical change is on offer in terms of your daily workload or relationship with your body. If more research would comfort you, pursue it.
The seeds that were sown last month in terms of your house, family, flat, household, homeland or home town will take hold in April and by August something remarkable could be blossoming. It's perennial and it's special.
The world of babies, children or younger people – and all the roles or relationships which take you there – suggests a moment of truth. Perhaps it's time you returned to the real world, so welcome this chance to be practical.
You always seem to be two steps forward, one step back when you tackle the internet, media, publishing or other platforms for your words, images and ideas. What happened in late March showed you a different step altogether. Tempted?
Perhaps you should be radical, even revolutionary. If you know in your heart you are right where children, godchildren or young relatives are concerned, perhaps you should act. This also applies to the young in general. Freedom calls.
Don't turn the other way when confronted with the basic realities of your situation. There are some unavoidable facts about your dark secret or invisible role which others know very well and you were reminded of this in late March.
You have to come back to earth again, after several weeks when your feet did not touch the ground in terms of your house, family, household, hometown, flat or homeland. You have been very generous with yourself, but decisions call.
You will be extremely happy with the ambitious move, wide-ranging journey, inspiring web venture, book or academic pathways which open up this summer. Much depends on how enthusiastic you are, even now, about the smallest clues.
This year is very much about discovering what it would take to control your money, house, flat, business or charity and then putting it in motion. That last part is the key to everything. Continual good intentions are still not enough.
It takes tremendous willpower to mastermind and mould your own image, role, title or appearance. This is now sinking in, as months of vague hopes and fond imaginings have taken you nowhere. Nothing else but willpower empowers you.
It would be far nicer to ignore the facts which are staring you in the face about a group project, old friendship or social media question. It would also waste your time as you have to take a deep breath and accept some unavoidable realities.
It is time to be a free spirit and do your own thing, liberating yourself from everything and everybody. This will impact your family, household, property, hometown or homeland but it's also timely.
The heady combination of Jupiter and Psyche in your finance, property, business and charity zones in the second half of this year will utterly transform the way you earn, own or owe what you value most. Follow the signs in April.
If you are prepared to accept the things you cannot change about your chosen group or network, then you could take huge advantage of exciting (nay, thrilling) potential opening up in terms of your people and your place. List pros and cons.
You have been drifting into an unusual and risky phase with your money, house, business, flat or charity lately. It has been, to quote Spike Milligan, 'a transport of delight' but it is time to get back on dry land, to plot and plan.
Sometimes, opportunities just stare you in the face. It would be cowardly of you to run away from new challenges and potential rewards online, or with another forum for your voice, words or ideas. Face the crossroads.
You would much rather ignore what you saw or heard at the end of March, in terms of your career, industry, business or other chosen field. You cannot pretend that particular situations are not there, though. Do factor them in.
What you nurture and develop this year, in terms of your title, image or look, has staying power. It is rather like a Gainsborough portrait or a write-up in The Times; it will last forever. All the more reason to craft the 'me' issues carefully.
After July you will be offered the biggest and best with your former, current or potential partner. The smallest seeds are being planted in April with this person, or a close connection. This also applies to solutions for heartache. Do nurture.
You appear to have spent the last three months living a not-quite-real existence in terms of your chosen brand, name, image or look. Now you must return to terra firma or face the consequences, as you are all too aware.
Amazing options for you in daily workload terms (or with your body) await from July, with stunning success possible by Christmas. Much depends on your willingness to plot and plan in April and have things underway by summer.
Others are saying very little about your plans in terms of publishing, the internet, travel, relocation or education. Perhaps they fear their advice would fall on deaf ears, but prove them wrong - be the first to examine all the downsides.
This is the most exciting and challenging month of the year in terms of your money, flat, house, charity, business or possessions. Something utterly new, unique to you, is waiting to be created. One step at a time. But keep moving.
What happened at the end of March showed you how differently you might operate with an old friend or group project. Everything looks promising on paper, of course, but the only way anything will change is through your steely will.


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Capello will resign as England coach after Euro 2012
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Posted on October 6, 2011 by SoccerPunter
Fabio Capello is certain to leave his role as England coach after Euro 2012, Football Association chairman David Bernstein confirmed on Wednesday.
Capello has revealed his intention to step down following the conclusion of England's Euro 2012 campaign, but recent reports suggested some key figures in the FA are keen for him to remain in charge.
However, Bernstein, speaking at the Leaders in Football conference in London on Wednesday, made it clear the former AC Milan and Real Madrid coach would not be extending an England reign that began in December 2007. "One day he's going to go next week, the next day he's going to stay for 20 years," Bernstein said. "The position is very clear. He is our manager until the end of the European Championship. That is it."
Bernstein also responded to the widespread belief that the FA will offer Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp the chance to replace Capello by admitting his organisation had not started the search for the 65-year-old's successor.
"It is not something on our agenda at the moment. You can't be half-pregnant at these things," he said.
England can book their place at Euro 2012 with a draw against Montenegro on Friday and Bernstein insisted the FA were determined to learn the lessons from the team's woeful 2010 World Cup campaign when they get to the finals in Poland and Ukraine.
He said they would not keep the team isolated in their hotel during Euro 2012 — as happened in South Africa — and suggested the squad would be given more opportunities to venture out into the community.
Bernstein said: "There are many lessons to be learnt from 2010 World Cup experience and, believe me, these are being taken fully on board.
"We are placing far greater emphasis on what we can do to provide an enjoyable environment and experience at tournaments.
"We are determined our teams will fully embrace being involved at World Cups and European Championships, be good tourists engaging with fans, staying more centrally and not being isolated."
Bernstein also used his time at the Leaders in Football conference to accuse FIFA of failing to do enough to tackle corruption in the game and cast doubt on Sepp Blatter's proposed reforms to clean up the global game.
He insisted he had no regrets about standing up at the FIFA Congress this year to call for Blatter's re-election as president to be postponed.
Blatter stood unopposed after arch-rival Mohamed Bin Hammam was forced to pull out of the race amid bribery allegations against the former president of the Asian Football Confederation.
Bernstein said: "We had a UEFA strategic meeting two weeks ago in Cyprus and there was great disappointment expressed there about the lack of progress that FIFA are making in terms of governance.
"There is a FIFA ExCo this month and we are hoping something will come out of that but I wouldn't hold your breath.
"It's a difficult nut to crack, we will just have to see what Mr Blatter will do."
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The International College for Personal and Professional Development, ICPPD, is offering a 10-week personal development programme commencing soon in Athlone and Galway. This popular personal development course, which takes place one evening a week from 7pm to 10pm, is aimed at participants who are seeking to better understand themselves.
At ICPPD the team assist and encourage you to enrich your personal development, explore and integrate your thoughts, feelings, and actions in a safe and creative environment. You are invited to join a dynamic learning community, learn with teachers who walk their talk, and who have a commitment to continue their own personal work, so the learning spaces may breathe and flourish with goodwill and a good heart.
The aim of the course is to develop participants' self-esteem and self-confidence, learn a way to communicate that enhances relationships, and explore ways of behaving respectfully towards oneself and others.
Satisfactory completion of this course leads to the award of an ICPPD certificate in personal development.
Participants who completed this programme have described it as "life changing".
Perhaps you want to become more fully the human being that you are, and share your unique gifts with others either personally or/and professionally. This ICPPD course may be the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Visit www.icppd.com for details.


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Q: Bind param not working I'm trying to update informations in my database
this is the html page:
<form method="post" action="update.php">
<fieldset>
<legend>Modifier informations:</legend>

  Nom

  <input class="form-control" type="text" name="title">

  Adresse

  <input class="form-control" type="text" name="adresse">

  Date fe FONDATION

  <input class="form-control" type="date" name="date_creation">

  Détails

  <textarea class="form-control" name="details"></textarea>

  <button style="float: right" type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Valider</button>

</fieldset>
</form>

this is update.php
<?php
    require "DB/config.php";
    include "Service/Association.php";
    /*require '../connected.php';*/
    session_start();

    $ASS = new Association("1",$_POST["title"],$_POST["adresse"],$_POST["details"],$_POST["date_creation"]);

     $c=new config();
     $conn = $c->getConnexion();

    $ASS->ModifierAssociation($ASS,$conn);

and this is the method in my association class:
function ModifierAssociation($Animaux,$conn){
    try {

    $stmt = $conn->prepare("update  `association`( `nom`, `adresse`, `details`, `date_creation` )VALUES(:nom,:adresse,:details,:date_creation)");

        $nom=$Animaux->getnom();
        $stmt->bindParam(':nom',$nom);

        $adresse=$Animaux->getadresse();
        $stmt->bindParam(':adresse',$adresse);

        $details=$Animaux->getdetails();
        $stmt->bindParam(':details',$details);

        $date_creation=$Animaux->getdate_creation();
        $stmt->bindParam(':date_creation',$date_creation);

        print_r($stmt);

        $stmt->execute();
        }catch(PDOException $e)
        {
        echo "Error: " . $e->getMessage();
        }
    }

i get this error

PDOStatement Object ( [queryString] => update association( nom, adresse, details, date_creation )VALUES(:nom,:adresse,:details,:date_creation) )
Error: SQLSTATE[42000]: Syntax error or access violation: 1064 You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MariaDB server version for the right syntax to use near '( nom, adresse, details, date_creation )VALUES('1','','','')' at line 1

A: The syntax for MySQL UPDATE is:
UPDATE table_name
SET column1=value, column2=value2,...
WHERE some_column=some_value

So you need:
$stmt = $conn->prepare(
    "UPDATE  `association` SET
        `nom` =:nom,
        `adresse` = :adresse,
        `details` = :details,
        `date_creation` = :date_creation");

Note this will update the entire association table so you should identify the rows you want to update with the WHERE clause.

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Wedding Wednesdays - A Halloween Wedding in September?
If you know me, you are already aware of my obsession with Halloween. It is my favorite holiday and when we lived in Daytona, I was known for hosting one of the best Halloween parties in town. There's something about the day, where even adults can dress up and act like kids.
For many years, I've visioned having Halloween wedding. I'm not talking vampires and zombies, but more on the elegant side. When Gabe and I decided to get married in New Orleans, we both wanted an October wedding - what better setting can you get for a Halloween themed wedding other than in NOLA? Well, that dream came to a quick screeching halt when we learned the Food and Beverage minimums were sky high in October. Apparently, it is a very popular month for weddings in NOLA!
That is how we ended up with the date 9.27.14. We saved thousands of dollars having our wedding 3 days before the start of October and it is close enough that we keep some of the Halloween elements. As wedding planning is coming along, I have changed directions a few times with decor but will still have a Halloween play on some stuff.
All of the images below came from Pinterest.
One thing I know for sure is that we will have masquerade masks at the wedding. I haven't decided if I want these passed out prior to the second line parade or if they will be at the reception waiting on guests. I think it would be so much fun to have our guests wearing masquerade masks while marching/dancing in the streets!
How awesome is this wedding party? The wedding actually took place in NOLA too - you have to check it out.
Speaking of pumpkins, I love many of the concepts below. Now here I go getting carried away with Pumpkins again. Since no one wants to travel or deal w/ transporting hundreds of pounds in pumpkin, we will use faux pumpkins which I will be picking up once Michaels places them on clearance in a few weeks. This is a benefit of planning a wedding so far in advance.
I cannot express how much I love the wine bottle candle holders below. Plus, between myself, family and friends, we consume enough wine that this could be done very inexpensive. I vision these candles on the large bar of the reception area.
This board is similar to our colors (charcoal grey, deep red and mother of pearl). I am also going back and forth about adding purple to the color scheme as seen in the second photo.
This table setting is gorgeous and would go very well with the candelabras we've already aquired. The flowers are also similar to what we are looking for.
Last but not least, the candy bar. This is one thing we are both very excited about, which is odd because I do not have a sweet tooth. Once again with pumpkins, I love this set up (sans the orange).
And to go along with the Candy bar, a Halloween smores package is a must.
Do you think I should add purple to the color scheme? Something about that combination screams Halloween without having orange in it!
Adding purple is a great idea! It adds a burst of brighter color and when I think about NOLA, I think about purple, green and gold beads for Mardi Gras. Purple is so popular for NOLA everything, including Halloween, and I think would be beautiful! Also, I'm super excited to see this come to life!!!
I love these ideas- what an awesomely fun wedding! The planning must be a blast :) (i do already miss planning my own!)-- but, if I were you, I'd shy away from the purple... not sure it adds much. At least, the pics you posted, I feel like it "cheapens" it and makes it somewhat cheesy... Like it better without- or maybe a diff shade of purple?


The law demands that all those who work in the healthcare field be held accountable for their negligent actions. From doctors and nurses to drug makers and medical device manufacturers, all those who deal in areas that affect the health and well-being of residents have a reasonable duty to ensure that their work does not harm unsuspecting consumers. Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers work hard each day for those who have fallen victim to unreasonable mistakes and errors by those charged with making them well.
Not only does the law demand reasonable conduct at all times, in some instances, the legal rules impose a duty of "strict liability" upon various entities. This means that at times the law will hold one responsibility for the harm caused by their conduct even if they did not specifically act in an unreasonable manner.
The logic behind these strict liability rules is clear. For example, if a drug maker creates a product that harms unsuspecting consumers, someone will have to pay for that harm-either the consumer themselves or the drug maker. Under regular negligence rules, the consumer would generally have to prove that the drug manufacturer acted unreasonably in order to recover for the loss. However, courts soon realized that this burden was likely unfair and illogical in the context of many dangerous products, like medications. Therefore, most courts developed the concept of "strict liability" which holds that makers of dangerous products must pay for the consequences of those products, regardless of a specific showing of negligence on their part. Clearly the companies that make these items should be required to build in the costs of the few dangerous products they are produced. An unsuspecting consumer whose entire life is often turned upside down because of the product would be much less capable of paying the costs of the error.
It is important for all observers to understand this basic concept when reading about cases involved dangerous medications. For example, Yahoo Health recently discussed a new string of suits in the medical malpractice area involving a link between a diabetes drug and bladder cancer. Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.-the makers of the best selling diabetes drug in the world-is facing hundreds of lawsuits amid growing concerns that taking the drug for more than a year leads to an increased risk of bladder cancer. Evidence has found that the pill-Actos-triggered bladder cancer in some patients, an often fatal development. Many individuals who have taken this drug every day for many years have developed the complications. The manufacturer of this drug had a duty to ensure that their product was safe to consumers. It seems that may have failed in that regard with this drug.
Our Chicago medical malpractice lawyers understand the extent to which unsuspecting consumers rely on the diligence of drug manufacturers. In the vast majority of cases, a patient will be prescribed medication by their doctor who explains that the drug will help them deal with whatever medical problem they have. There are few alternatives options for that patient other than to accept the advice of their doctor. When a serious medication error results, however, it is important for the unsuspecting individual not to have to pay for often staggering medical bills, lost wages, and other costs associated which they would not need had the drug been safe.


Pulmonary surfactant is a vital component of the liquid layer that lines lung airways and alveoli because, by reducing the surface tension at the air-liquid interface, it helps to maintain high lung compliance and to retard the surface-tension-driven instabilities that lead to airway closure. Since the lungs of prematurely born infants may not produce sufficient quantities of natural surfactant, a substitute may be delivered to them, either by inhalation of an aerosol or by direct intratracheal instillation. The delivered surfactant spreads throughout the lung under the action of gravity, surface-tension gradients and surface diffusion.
Halpern, D. and Grotberg, J.B. Dynamics and transport of a localized soluble surfactant on a thin film. J. Fluid Mech. 237: 1-11, 1992.
Jensen, O.E., Halpern, D. and Grotberg, J.B. Transport of a passive solute by surfactant-driven flows. Chem. Eng. Sci. 49(8): 1107-1117, 1994.
Jensen, O.E. and Halpern, D. The stress singularity in surfactant-driven-film flows. Part 1. Viscous effects. J. Fluid Mech. 372: 273-300, 1998.
Halpern, D., Bull, J.L. and Grotberg The effect of Airway Wall Motion on Surfactant Delivery. J. Biomech.l Eng. 126(4): 410-419, 2004.


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import android.util.Log;
import java.io.PrintWriter;
import java.io.StringWriter;

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 * Default implementation of {@link LoggingDelegate}.
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  public static final FLogDefaultLoggingDelegate sInstance = new FLogDefaultLoggingDelegate();

  private String mApplicationTag = "unknown";
  private int mMinimumLoggingLevel = Log.WARN;

  public static FLogDefaultLoggingDelegate getInstance() {
    return sInstance;
  }

  private FLogDefaultLoggingDelegate() {
  }

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   * Sets an application tag that is used for checking if a log line is loggable and also
   * to prefix to all log lines.
   *
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   */
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    mApplicationTag = tag;
  }

  @Override
  public void setMinimumLoggingLevel(int level) {
    mMinimumLoggingLevel = level;
  }

  @Override
  public int getMinimumLoggingLevel() {
    return mMinimumLoggingLevel;
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  @Override
  public boolean isLoggable(int level) {
    return mMinimumLoggingLevel <= level;
  }

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    println(Log.VERBOSE, tag, msg);
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    println(Log.VERBOSE, tag, msg, tr);
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    println(Log.WARN, tag, msg);
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    println(Log.WARN, tag, msg, tr);
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   * might crash the app.
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   * might crash the app.
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If you are wild at heart but also appreciate a taste for luxury, you will love these images I captured of my latest wedding at the stunning Brinkburn Priory, a quintessentially English venue, nestled in the beautiful Coquet Valley in Northumberland.
Brinkburn Priory is one of the most romantic wedding venues I've had the pleasure to style. The stunning countryside, the Priory, the White Room and the Tipi provided the perfect backdrop for Rachael & David's luxe bohemian wedding.
I loved seeing all my macrame and dreamcatchers lining the entrance to the tipi and the copper terrariums and frames looked amazing on the tables. My boho peacock chair also looked fabulous in the White Room surrounded by my fur blankets and bohemian rugs.
The super talented Christine from Lavenders' Blue filled the copper terrariums with moss and succulents and provided the most gorgeous floral arrangements. I particularly liked the hanging installation over the top table and the flower filled milk churns outside the Priory.
Rachael & David added lots of bespoke and personalised touches throughout the venue. They thought of every single little detail and provided plenty of entertainment for everyone. It was a glorious day filled with fun and love and I was very lucky to be part of it.
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Speak Easy On Nov. 9 with Rachel Rosenthal and Amy Knoles
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Performance artist Rachel Rosenthal
The City of Culver City will present Speak Easy, an evening of spoken word and live electronic music featuring performance art icon Rachel Rosenthal and performer/composer Amy Knoles, on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 8pm at the Culver Events Center. Ms. Rosenthal will read her 1979 performance piece My Brazil on the occasion of her 85th birthday. The Speak Easy program is presented in association with PEN Center USA and is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment. This autumn's Speak Easy is a part of Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980, initiated by the Getty.
Speak Easy is a series that features improvisational collaborations between distinguished performers in a unique cultural program on the west side of Culver City which is experiencing a time of revitalization. The Culver Events Center is located at 11948 West Washington Boulevard in Culver City. Admission is free and reservations are required. Seating may be reserved by calling the Cultural Affairs Hotline at (310) 253-5716. For more information about Speak Easy please call the Cultural Affairs Hotline or visit www.culvercity.org.
Rachel Rosenthal, Artistic Director and founder of The Rachel Rosenthal Company, is an interdisciplinary performer who developed a revolutionary performance technique that integrates text, movement, voice, choreography, improvisation, inventive costuming, dramatic lighting and wildly imaginative sets into an unforgettable "total theater" experience. In the last twenty-five years of her performing career she presented over 40 full-scale pieces nationally and internationally. She created the experimental Instant Theatre, performing in and guiding it for ten years. She was a leading figure in the L.A. Women's Art Movement in the 1970s, co-founding WomanSpace, among other projects. In 2000 she was honored by the City of Los Angeles as "a Living Cultural Treasure of Los Angeles". Retired from the stage, Rosenthal resumed a long dormant career in visual art and is currently working in oil and watercolor. In addition to her work in the visual arts, Rosenthal is Artistic Director of a new ensemble of performers called TOHUBOHU! Extreme Theatre Ensemble who present evenings of Total Improvisation regularly in her studio space.
Amy Knoles has spent her career attempting to redefine the crossroads of music composition, multimedia art, and technology. Her solo works draw on a huge variety of source material from throughout history, language and culture as well as from her own personal imagination. Medieval polyphony, modern urban rhythms, atonal deconstructions and classic melodies have all been filtered through the lens of her idiosyncratic voice at one time or another. Knoles's ability to invent both high and low-tech methods of constructing musical and multimedia experiences as well as her virtuosity as a percussionist make for an ideal blend. Amy has been the Executive Director of the California E.A.R. Unit for thirty years, and has recently created the department of Electronic Percussion for CalArts. She has worked with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Kronos Quartet, Pierre Boulez, Rachel Rosenthal, the Los Angeles Master Chorale and many others.
Speak Easy is presented in association with PEN Center USA. Founded in 1943, PEN Center USA West (PEN USA) is a literary arts and human rights organization with a mission to stimulate and maintain interest in the written word, to foster a vital literary culture, and to defend freedom of expression domestically and internationally.
The Culver Events Center, an intimate special events venue, was once a speakeasy during prohibition. It has a versatile indoor/outdoor setting which is a favorite for weddings, parties, fundraisers and occasional movie shoots. Hidden away behind Leaf Organics, at Washington and Inglewood Boulevards, the intimate courtyard, gardens, bar and hall are reminiscent of olden days when Culver City gave birth to the movie industry.
Speak Easy is part of Pacific Standard Time. This unprecedented collaboration, initiated by the Getty, brings together more than sixty cultural institutions from across Southern California for six months beginning October 2011 to tell the story of the birth of the L.A. art scene. Pacific Standard Time is an initiative of the Getty. The presenting sponsor is Bank of America.
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Hmmm…what to say, this movies was… uhhh sigh… it? Well… What the heck did I just watch? This movie was one of the dumbest movies I have ever watched. Hercules in New York portrays Hercules as an overgrown man boy with the IQ of a kumquat. He is dumb, selfish, and childish. The movie's plot went nowhere.
Yet, still there was something, somewhat comforting about this movie. From the inappropriately placed Italian music, to the weird competitions and exhibitions that were performed, it was in a way so silly that it kind of had a homey feel to it.
Arnold. I wonder how much money Arnold has spent on acting classes, because his acting from 1969 to now has drastically improved. If you think that Arnold is a bad actor, well you aren't wrong, but to compare him from this movie to now you can see a world of difference. I would even go far as to say that Sylvester Stallone was a better actor in his first movies than Arnold was in this movie.
This movie was less about Hercules and more about Arnold, muscle shots, muscle shots, enough to make man crushes want to hit the gym and girls to blush (I don't know about that last part). Actually, all joking aside it did seem like this movie was all about meeting the male crowd's obsession with Arnold at the time.
My initial thought about Arnold being the wrong person for Hercules was actually lessened a wee bit, when I saw how close Greece and Austria are actually located to each other. Actually scratch that, that is the only fact (aside from his muscles) that could have probably helped his case.
Hercule's superpowers. When I think of Hercules I think of super-powered strength, someone not necessarily with the strength of Superman, but maybe Superboy, someone with half the strength of a god. This is almost not shown at all throughout the whole movie. Something that was actually quite similarly frustrating with the Dwayne Johnson's Hercules (2014). I mean Buffy the Vampire Slayer is stronger than Hercules in both of these movies. It inspired me to draw this.
And don't get me wrong I don't necessarily want to make Hercules ridiculously strong like in Disney. But we are talking about a man who destroyed the Hydra, subdued Cerberus (the three headed demon dog), temporarily held the world for Atlas, and also wrestled with Zeus himself.
Stuck up Latin student. I am a stuck up Latin student and I was quite annoyed with the fact that they mixed up the Roman and Greek names of the gods. They called Hera, Juno and Hades, Pluto, but then they called Jupiter, Zeus and Venus, Aphrodite. If only Mrs. Brookes knew what they did…
If it weren't for Hercules in New York's silliness and down to earth feel, I would have probably gone even lower. And seeing as how my favorite heroine could have pummeled this half-god to a pulp, yeah… I don't feel guilty about giving a 3/10 at all. That is my reasoning for why this movie is a 3/10, because Buffy would have totally destroyed Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Court records show MLB denying A´s San Jose move
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig formally informed the Oakland A's this summer that the team's bid to move San Jose had been denied.
The San Jose Mercury News reported Saturday a Selig letter to the team surfaced in a federal court filing Friday night. MLB disclosed the existence of the letter as part of its legal argument to dismiss what remains of San Jose antitrust lawsuit filed against the league over the A's future stadium plans. The letter itself wasn't made public.
The court filing says Selig sent the letter to the club on June 17. The next day, San Jose filed its lawsuit accusing MLB of antitrust violations.
Oakland A's owner Lew Wolff told the paper that the club is still fighting to relocate to San Jose.


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Are you interested in meeting single men? Do you want to avoid going out due to the expense and effort required, whether because you have a busy lifestyle or want to make sure you stay safe and feel that going out can be risky? You might want to consider using online dating to meet single men that are more likely to be after a relationship.
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If any of these situations apply to you, you may want to consider meeting single men on an online dating site. Single men on these sites, often, but not always, are looking for a committed relationship and may have reasons similar to you for using the Internet to find their true love. There are many success stories where people find a compatible partner through the use of an online dating site, and you could be one of them.
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Poland 101: places to visit, dishes to try, survival tips!
Along the Vistula river, where the wind still sings old songs, and poppies bloom in the brightest shade of red, there's a country called Poland. It is full of majestic mountains, mysterious valleys, medieval cities and magical lakes. It's the country I was born in, and the country that's worth visiting any time of the year! While there are no exotic beaches, ancient temples or famous holiday resorts here, Poland allures with a different kind of charm. It is the charm of old forests, colorful folk dresses, the stormy sea, and filling potato-based dishes. Since this is the place I have been living in the longest, let me guide you through Poland! We will visit several different places, indulge in too many dishes, and learn how to survive and thrive in Poland. Let's explore Poland in the Blumil style together!
Polish history has officially begun in 966 when Mieszko I, the ruler of Polish tribes, kneeled to become baptized. After that came times of expanding territories, wars, and growing importance of Poland in central Europe. In the 14th century, the Great Duke of Lithuania – Jagiełło became the king of Poland, uniting Poland and Lithuania into one big kingdom, which thrived for centuries to come. Between 1772 and 1795 Poland was disassembled piece by piece by three kingdoms: Russia, Prussia, and Austria. For 123 years it didn't exist on the map and it just regained independence with the end of the First World War in 1918.
On 1st September 1939, Germany attacked Poland, marking the beginning of the Second World War. After the war, we were under communistic control until 1989, when Poland was reborn as an independent state. Years of both victories and struggles shaped Polish identity – here history's never buried, it's dancing alongside the present wherever you go. Since Poland is a pretty diverse country, everybody will find something to enjoy there! In the north, you can explore the seaside and the land of Mazurian lakes. On the other hand, the south is filled with picturesque mountains and valleys.
Poland used to be a melting pot, so throughout the entire country, you can see both western and eastern influences. The old Slavic traditions are still alive in certain regions, and there are fascinating to watch, so it's worth giving them a try!
Since I have mentioned quite a few places to visit (including Kraków, Tri-City, and Warsaw), but never created a long list of travel destinations, I'll provide you with 20 different places to visit in Poland! After all, variety's the spice of life. Important note: accessibility in Poland varies from place to place. Generally, I would recommend you to use an all-terrain, off-road electric wheelchair (like Blumil City). Poland is yet to become completely wheelchair friendly, thus having an all-terrain electric wheelchair by your side could save you a lot of trouble. Sadly, pebblestone or uneven pavements are a reality, and they haven't yet become relics of the past.
In the Polish capital city, everybody is racing towards the future. While busy streets slow down only at night, and you can find people strolling around the Old Town at any time of a day. Imagine modernity mixed with lots of history… and served in vibrant, trendy bars – that's Warsaw. Don't forget to visit the Old Town, Łazienki Royal Castle, Warsaw Rising Museum and Wilanów Royal Castle!
While Auschwitz Death Camp is not the easiest place to visit, it is definitely one that you shouldn't skip when you are in Poland. It teaches an important lesson and reminds us of the fragility of life. Learning history not to repeat it may be a way to go.
If you are looking for beautiful architecture, laid-back atmosphere, traditional cuisine and artsy charm, Kraków will fulfill all your desires. With the Wawel Royal Castle, lovely Old Square, Mariacki Church and atmospheric Jewish district Kazimierz, Kraków is full of wonders to discover! Important note: just like in Prague, pebblestone is popular in Kraków. Because of this, navigating in a manual wheelchair is extremely difficult. I would choose an all-terrain electric wheelchair to go sightseeing in if it is possible.
As much as Polish cities are fun to explore, all nature lovers will agree that there's nothing better than enjoying natural wonders! Tatry Mountains are stunningly beautiful any time of the year. It's a must-see! I love visiting Tatry Mountains in the winter. For my Blumil electric wheelchair, snow is not a problem and winter in mountains is simply breathtaking.
It's probably one of the most famous places in Poland! Because of Zakopane's popularity, the town is constantly filled with tourists. It's still worth going there, as it's the biggest town in a direct proximity to the Tatry Mountains. There are many things to do there, so don't hesitate to visit Zakopane. Just make sure to book everything in advance!
Wieliczka Salt Mine is the oldest salt mine in Poland, and one of the oldest in Europe. All in all, it is a beautiful testimony to years of mining traditions, and a spectacular place to visit altogether.
Medieval traditions, lovely old architecture and numerous cool dining places to explore? Yes, please! Poznań is one of the oldest cities in Poland, and it's definitely great for a weekend getaway trip!
While Wrocław is a medieval city, there's more to the city than just gorgeous architecture! There are numerous cool restaurants to visit in Wrocław, not to mention dwarves! They are symbols of the city and you can find them scattered throughout the city. Who's ready for some dwarves hunting?
In Toruń, everything stopped revolving around us, and we started revolving around the Sun. Yes, that's where the famous astronomer Copernicus lived! There's a nice a nice planetarium in Toruń, but there's much more to see there. The city is famous for its gingerbread! Since their gingerbread recipe is the best, learning how to make your own gingerbread cookies should be fun! Gingerbread museums in Toruń offer workshops, so don't hesitate to put Toruń on your Polish bucket list!
Medieval charm and seaside fun mixed together? Well, that's Tri-City. Both history and sea fans will find something to enjoy in Tri-City. After all, in Tri-City all the fun triples!
If you want to admire one of the oldest forests in Europe, visit Białowieża National Park. Since it's one of the last remaining parts of The Primal forest, it's a unique place to visit. You will witness something older than ourselves, the place where nature is still the ultimate ruler. Navigating the forest, however, is difficult in an electric wheelchair. An all-terrain electric wheelchair is rather a must to explore a forest like this.
There are over 2000 lakes in Mazury. If you visited one lake a day, it would take you more than 5 years to see them all! For anybody interested in bizarre competitions – you can take part in The International Scream Competition in Gołdap. It's a great excuse to scream at the top of your lungs and come out on top!
Since Middle Ages, Malbork has captured the imagination of many people in, and outside, Poland. The former fortress of Teutonic Knights is impressive in size and architecture. Every August there is a great medieval-inspired festival there, so if you are visiting Poland in August, consider putting Malbork on your bucket list!
Bieszczady Mountains are not as high as Tatry Mountains, but they're extremely picturesque. In fall they change to thousands of shades of yellow, red and green and are truly a feast for the eyes. Located in a nearby Sanok, The Rural Architecture Museum of Sanok is the biggest ethnographic open-air museum in Europe. If you are interested in folk traditions, that's a place to go!
This lovely medieval town is connected to the famous Polish king – Kazimierz The Great. It's a small, atmospheric place, where you can easily relax on Sunday afternoon. If you enjoy small towns, you are likely to love Kazimierz Dolny!
Since a desert is typically not something you would associate with Poland, let me explain its existence. It's a result of the lowering water levels and an extensive mining activity in the early 20th century. Now it's a popular place for strolls – it's only 10 kilometers in length. According to legends, it was created by the devil himself. Could it get any more interesting? In the new Blumil City electric wheelchair, sand won't bother you anymore!
Zalipie is full of colors!
If you are ready for traditions to blow your mind, visit Zalipie! It is a lovely small village, famous for hand-painted houses. Each house has a unique design, which is changed every year. It is a beautiful example of Polish folk tradition, so it is worth giving it a try!
While Ojców National Park is the smallest of all Polish national parks, it definitely has a lot to offer. Limestones cliffs and numerous caves are the park's essence. It's one a stone's throw from Kraków – less than 20 kilometers, so if you are tired of city life, just give Ojców a chance!
If you wish to know how Polish noble families lived centuries ago, Łańcut Castle will answer all your questions. It used to belong to wealthy magnate families, and it hasn't lost its charm. During the summer, the Castle's gardens stun with hundreds of floral carpets.
This Renaissance castle belonged to several noble families and was very popular in the region. As it is located by the lake, it's your perfect fairytale castle straight out of Disney animated movie.
If I was to list three basic ingredients of Polish cuisine, I would probably say potatoes, meat, and dairy. Out these 3 ingredients, Poles can create hundreds of dishes with ease. Below, I am presenting you with 6 different things to try, while you are in Poland.
How to survive and thrive in Poland?
Surviving in Poland shouldn't be extremely difficult. While certain places are more tourist- friendly, you should be able to get by with English almost everywhere. It is the most neutral language to use. Older generations may speak Russian, but because of historical reasons, it is safer to stick to English. We have our own currency, Polish złoty, but you can easily exchange Euros, pounds, and dollars for złotys everywhere you go – even in small towns. Fast Intercity trains are wheelchair friendly, so you can travel to big cities by train. While Polish is not the easiest language to learn, most people will appreciate if you learn a few basics words. Dzień dobry means good morning, while thanks is simply dziękuję. At the moment, all shops close on Sundays, except on the first and last Sundays of a month, so reserve all shopping for Saturday.
It's worth mentioning that while in Warsaw you can use your credit card everywhere, in other cities cash is still favored. There are, occasionally, ticket machines which don't accept card transactions. Some cash in your pocket, especially coins, often comes handy! If you need help, ask. Polish people may seem grumpy, but they're rather hospitable, so they're likely to help you out. Whatever you do, I hope you will enjoy your stay in Poland to the fullest!
All in all, Poland is a peaceful, off-the-beaten-path, lovely, awesome, note-worthy, delightful travel destination. While it is yet to become truly accessible, with the all-terrain Blumil electric wheelchair you can explore Poland like a pro. From northern lakes to southern mountains, you will stumble upon beauty, learn about love and pain, and indulge in a nice cuisine. Poland is beautiful… especially in the Blumil electric wheelchair style!
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With its new "Annual Protection" motor oil, Mobil 1 is claiming that vehicle owners can go up to 20,000 miles or one full year – whichever comes first – without changing their oil. It's a bold claim, and one that is backed up by a rigorous testing regimen that, it turns out, included running a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for 500k simulated miles on a dynamometer using a 20k-mile oil change schedule, and then breaking down the engine to check for excessive wear.
Half-a-million miles is a lot for a light-duty passenger vehicle, even when it's following a more typical 5k- or 6k-mile oil change interval with synthetic motor oil. But after so many miles with such a long oil change interval, surely the Silverado must have suffered some serious wear on some engine internals, right?
Well, no. Mobil 1 pulled apart the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 in its 500k-mile Silverado to check the condition of its constituent parts, and found no signs of excessive wear. The engine even outlasted the transmission, which had to be replaced at around 300k miles, and it suffered no sludge buildup or carbon deposits along the way. Wear metals like copper and iron were also within limits by the end of Mobil 1's testing.
Partly, this is a testament to the Chevrolet Silverado's trusty pushrod V8, and partly, it's a testament to the efficacy of Mobil 1's Annual Protection motor oil, which has been specially formulated for high-mileage oil change intervals.
Granted, Mobil 1's dyno testing used a highway mile cycle, and as we all know, highway miles are generally far less trying on a motor than an equivalent distance in city driving. Even still, it's an impressive feat that, after so much use, the Chevrolet Silverado's 5.3L V8 was still humming along, happy as a clam.
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No problem whatsoever with Mobile One synthetics.
I have been running Mobil One oil in all my Vehicles, Airplane, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles since 1980 and I rarely change the oil, and that is only after severe duty in the the dusty back roads of the desert areas of the SW. My modus operandi is to break a new vehicle in on regular oil and then switching to Mobil One at 1,500 miles. From then on, I change the filter every 3-5,000 miles and top it off.
My vehicles all have mileage ranges now of 175,000 to 210,000 miles with no issues and excellent compression. My plane gets it oil changed during its Annual.
Amsoil has been doing this for decades.
To the best of my knowledge Amsoil actually purchases their base stock oil from Mobil and then adds their own additive package. It's always been my belief that chemists and engineers at exxon mobil are plenty capable of creating the perfect additive package for the oil they themselves make.
I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance in everything I own including lawnmowers and snowblowers. My guess is this Annual Protection formula is probably the same or close to it.
How is it your knowledge ?? Whenever you ask AMSOIL concerning their formulations the standard answer is " It's proprietary".
But AMSOIL has been offering 25,000 drain intervals since 1972, and it took Mobil 1 till 2017 to offer the same ?
Read the back of Mobil 1's bottle, if the vehicle is under OEM warranty you are to following the OEM's drain recommendation. AMSOIL warranties it's products with it's own limited warranty.
I have a 5.3 in my truck and with 5,000 ml oil services using a name brand it didn't last 160,000 and truly had all required service per manufacturer done to it up till then. Was wondering if I could somehow receive that engine disassembled or not doesn't matter,to replace what i have and will continue to service with Mobil 1.
So what failed? An engine maintained that way should last well over 300K or longer.
I've been sceptical about switching to synthetic, only cuz I've always wondered about the filter life. Thanks, Tre. But I have one more question…Do you use a conventional filter, or is there a filter specific for synthetic oils?
back in 1988 i started to use mobil 1 in my Silverado. i called mobil about extended drain periods and they told me they have taxis with 250,000 miles on the same oil but filter change every 4000 miles. they could not say to do that because of the auto companies warranties. after the factory warranty was up on the Silverado i never changed oil again just a filter every 4000miles and a new quart of mobil 1. i sold the truck a 250,000+ miles and it ran perfectly and was as quiet as the engine in my 2013 Silverado that replaced it.
not changing oil is an incredibly stupid thing to do, and i hope nobody actually reads what you've written and thinks it's a good idea and does it.
I use Mobil one in my Subaru Forester and it now has 373,000 miles on this engine with the only service being a head gasket change at 168,000 which is something the Subaru motor of this vintage is noted for.
But regarding this test, It's not valid because you need to include weather related stuff like minus 20 degree starts, trailer pulling and multiple stop/go but it still is impressive.
Mike, I have to agree with you, an engine on a Dyno vs everyday use, through weather extreme, pulling loads. I used Mobil 1 synthetic oil and changed oil every 7000 miles, my 03 Silverado 4.8 liter developed a ticking noise on the lifter train after 280,000 miles and got worse. I decided to purchase new lifters and a new cam. After talking with the engine shop, I was told, the cam bearings are probably worn out. I pulled my motor and removed the heads and the valve train appeared to be in excellent condition, note appear….upon further inspection, the two rear cam bearings were worn out and all the rocker arm trunnions were worn out. The main and rods bearings were ok, slightly worn. The bottom of the Piston skirts were scored. I'm a mechanic and I maintain my truck religiously. The motor didn't burn any oil at all. The valve guides were still in excellent condition, as we're the seals. I had the motor rebuilt. I have 4300 miles on the rebuilt motor with three oil changes since the rebuilt, I'm running synthetic oil now.
I BELIEVE MOBIL 1 IS GREAT OIL, BUT U FAILED TO MENTION HOW MUCH OIL THE SILVERADO BURNED!
Name brand oil is questionable. I've used walmart oil in all my vehicles since I've been driving. 30 years. All my vehicles have gone 250k with no problems, Afterwhich I sold them ruining perfectly. Bottom line. All oil has a minimum standard which suffices without the added cost of the"designer" name.
Larry, Silverado didn't burn any oil between oil changes, but, did burn 1/4 of quart of oil at the second oil change after motor was broken in on rebuilt motor.
My 04 Silverado is currently at 296,000 and still going strong. I haven't changed the oil in a year and I had to add half a quart last week when I changed the filter. I run synthetic blend high mileage oil from Walmart. And this is in Maine pulling a loaded job trailer most of the time and I average 1000 miles a week during the summer.
I own a 2011 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van 2500 model I have 617,109 miles on it using Mobil 1 full synthetic 5w 30 I have had no engine problems except one valve spring. Regular maintenance yearly for spark plugs and oil changes as needed according to the motor meter. It runs like a clock no noise great power no oil consumption.Floyd Palmquist.
I have been nothing but Mobil One for years.
I have two free oil changes with my new truck but will change it to Mobil One myself.
I have an 01 GMC Sierra 2500 HD that has 330,000 miles on it . Mobile one is great!
I owned a 88 5.0 mustang it was all mobile 1 lubricated engine to differential. had 200 hundred thousand miles on it when I sold it it would still roast the tires with ease. Held compression no problem I run it in my car now Has to the best synthetic oil on the market in my humble opinion.
My 2015 Silverado came with synthetic blend installed. Both the dealer and an independent shop have told me GM does not recommend full synthetic for the V6. Seems strange after GM boosting Mobile 1 synthetic for so long. Anyone know the reason behind this ?
They did not recommend it for my Harley or Subaru either but eventually they did.
Does your Silverado have have an oil life feature built into the ECM? If yes, that software is designed for semi synthetic and will give you the change oil light earlier than required. My 2017 F250 is likewise.
Have had only good experiences with it.
Yes, the ECM does have can oil life feature. I'll stick with the GM recommendation since i have a 100k power train warranty.
I switched my 89 gmc 5.7 from Castrol to mobile 1 @ 108,000 miles. Engine blew wide open at 108,400, mechanic said it was because Mobile 1 isn't near the quality of Castrol Synthetic!!
I'm sorry, but your mechanic is an idiot.
Mobile 1 is SLOP, I use Castrol, my V8 engines have ALL ran over 400,000, and I use Castrol 10w30 and Lucas Oil additive!
I'm sorry, but a quality oil will not require an additive.
For the past 13 years, I've been changing my oil once a year using Amsoil Signature Series Synthetic and Amsoil Ea oil filter. Over 170k miles and no issues, just smooth running. Mobil is a day late and a dollar short.


Spend a magnificent dawn floating over the Belubula Valley near Orange NSW! This Hot Air Balloon Flight is an unforgettable experience and memorable gift. Become one with the world as you float through the sky, and return to earth with a luxurious vineyard breakfast.
Your Hot Air Balloon Flight begins before sunrise. After meeting at a convenient location in Canowindra (just south of Orange), you will enter the sturdy basket for the ride of your life. The balloon is slowly inflated, as you are advised of the safety guidelines. Gently you lift off... and the magnitude of your activity sets in as you float effortlessly into the sunrise. Witness the awe-inspiring dawn as you drift naturally to different heights, through light cloud over the Belubula Valley. After the long experience, you will be greeted into a relaxing vineyard breakfast, complete with sparkling wine. This experience is a divine country offering, and a great way to show someone how much they mean to you!
There are a minimum of four and a maximum of nine people in the basket per day. Passengers weighing over 115kgs will need to pay a surcharge. Women over 12 weeks pregnant can not participate.
There is a minimum booking of four people on the Hot Air Balloon Flight, and maximum of nine.


This APK is signed by Runaway and upgrades your existing app.
- March 8th marks International Women's Day, so we're celebrating women's achievement with a very special in-game event!
- New moths, decorations, and theming are yours to collect, all adorned in stunning shades of purple!
- Discover the stories of past and present influential women in science, presented during the event through social posts and in-game displays.
- Pick up the Cooktown Orchid, famously illustrated by botanist Vera Scarth-Johnson, in the 'Botanist's Bouquet' IAP.


Sorry! But we can probably fix it. Make sure you are installing the latest version of SOFA Statistics Sourceforge SOFA downloads. Newer versions are sometimes better at handling problems.
Check to see if you have a local sofastats_recovery folder. E.g.
Next to your local sofastats_recovery folder should be a local sofastats folder. Delete your local "sofastats" folder and rename the "sofastats_recovery" folder to "sofastats". When you restart SOFA Statistics, everything should now work.
The "sofastats_recovery" folder only includes a clean install of the SOFA database, variable defintions and projects. Any modifications you have made will be lost if you wipe the "sofastats" folder. You can always keep a copy of your original "sofastats" folder so you can recover individual items e.g. the internal SOFA database from "sofastats/_internal/sofa_db".
This problem may have happened on Windows when some old pyc files survived the upgrade. Solution: delete all pyc files (e.g. get_data.pyc) from your SOFA program folder e.g. C:\Program Files\sofastats. SOFA will rebuild the pyc files and they will be based on the latest code. How is this problem possible? If the pyc files were generated during the last install, but the py files are older than that install date.
If not, it may be necessary to start again with a fresh copy of the default database. If you're lucky, you haven't put anything into the default database yet, or your data was derived from a spreadsheet and you can re-import it. It is still not clear what causes this problem or how to properly fix it but there is a workaround of sorts. After closing SOFA, locate your default sofa database (e.g. "\Users\username\sofastats\_internal\sofa_db"). Rename it to "sofa_db_hide", take a fresh copy of sofa_db from your sofa_recovery folder, and put it in the sofastats\_internal folder. Re-start SOFA and re-import any data etc.
Hopefully there will be a better solution at some point.


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Following the Money: The new NHS CFO inherits a tinderbox
By Lawrence Dunhill2019-06-03T12:31:00+01:00
HSJ's expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black. Contact me in confidence here.
Flammable situation
Julian Kelly – the new chief financial officer for the NHS – has inherited a seriously messy and flammable situation when it comes to capital funding.
Several years of tightened budgets and capital funds being used to prop up the revenue account have led to hundreds of projects being delayed, and a huge backlog of maintenance problems.
This means there's a massive amount of pent up demand for routine capital investment, at a time when the NHS also needs urgent investment in strategic projects that drive transformation and efficiencies.
Last year's long-term funding settlement did nothing to release the flood gates, because it only applied to revenue funding.
The capital envelope is due to be set in the spending review this autumn, but ongoing uncertainties around Brexit mean there's likely to be a delay. And it is anyway doubtful whether the Department of Health and Social Care's capital spending limit (known as CDEL) would receive any significant boost, as it also depends on the Brexit outcome.
So for now, NHS providers will have to trundle on with the £3.5bn or so that they've got.
What makes this even more contentious is that dozens of foundation trusts with relatively healthy finances actually have the cash available to spend – thanks to the heavily lopsided distribution of sustainability funding over the last three years.
They now want to start using these cash reserves – but under government accounting rules all spending scores against the CDEL for the year in which it is spent, so this creates a major risk of the department blowing its budget for 2019-20.
The problem for Mr Kelly and the DHSC is they have no formal powers to restrict these FTs, which means they've had to plead with the sector to make voluntary reductions to their spending plans, and will seek help from STP leaders to make further reductions.
These efforts seem rather unlikely to deliver the reductions required, so further unspecified control measures have also been threatened.
This is where the situation could really ignite, because national leaders can only control the spending of non-FTs or FTs in financial distress, by imposing lower spending limits or tightening the strings on the central pot of cash that trusts apply to when they cannot generate surpluses themselves.
And as you would expect, these are typically the providers with the worst estates and most in need of investment; we're talking the likes of Pennine Acute, Hillingdon Hospitals FT and Barts Health Trust.
You can see how a pretty toxic narrative could easily develop from this – of national leaders cutting off funding for trusts in deprived areas most in need of investment – while providers in leafier boroughs and which already benefit from largely modern estates (the likes of The Christie and University College Hospitals London) can go on spending.
This is why NHS England has put forward legislative proposals to impose capital limits on all providers, including the rich FTs.
But, as Sally Gainsbury of the Nuffield Trust has pointed out, this risks angering some of the most high profile and powerful NHS organisations in the country, who will feel they have kept their end of the bargain already by reporting giant surpluses in recent years - to get the DHSC out of jail on its revenue budget.
As NHS Providers have warned this morning, there is a real risk of "mutiny" here. Hospital leaders could easily start raising specific patient safety concerns over the state of their buildings, and blaming this on the shortage of capital funding.
It all adds up to a tinderbox situation for Mr Kelly, and he will need to tread carefully.
The Naylor money
If you're wondering what happened with the Naylor Review and the £10bn of "additional" capital that was supposed to follow from it, the NHS is basically still waiting.
In 2017, the government suggested a third would come from public spending, a third from sales of existing estate, and a third from private investment.
However, there has so far been no significant uplift to the CDEL, no significant rise in land sale receipts, and the private finance initiative has been scrapped (with a wide-ranging review of private finance ongoing).
Lawrence DunhillLawrence Dunhill is a bureau chief for HSJ.
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs)
Mackey: It's pointless to argue we should have got more
In the context of the general economic situation and funding settlements for other public services, this announcement must be widely recognised, and accepted, as significant extra investment, writes Jim Mackey.
Cowper's Cut: After the promise
Andy Cowper asks how the promised increase in spending on the NHS is going to be funded
What the NHS can learn from the Battle of Britain
The NHS can learn from Britain's iconic national battle but only if we understand what really happened and ignore naive popular myths, writes Stephen Black
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Three organisations in STP leave special measures
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The Dell Scholars Program enables more under-served students with financial need to achieve their greatest potential through higher education. The Dell Scholars Program is offered to those high school students participating in an approved AVID program. The funding for each Dell Scholar is substantial: $20,000. The value of these 250 scholarships equals $5 million. MSDF believes that funding a significant percentage of their college expenses will enable these students to focus on their college studies and complete their bachelor program.
Planning to enter a bachelor's degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school.


You're afraid of plateauing in your career.
You're unsure about your idea.
If you don't have a good idea yet, you probably shouldn't leave your job. While this is a valid reason, why not spend more time developing your idea?
You're afraid of the risks.
If you follow these strategies, you can build a business while still maintaining your day job in the early stages. Just remember, there's no perfect time to start a business, so be sure you understand your own motivations before opting to delay getting started. Oftentimes, the best thing to do is throw yourself into something, and make adjustments along the way; otherwise, you may never start at all.


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Is Singapore's Fake News Law a Global Headache for Facebook?
By acquiescing to Singapore's fake news law, Facebook may have made it more difficult to reject similar requests in the future, not that there are likely to be all that many coming from the United States.
By Frank Ready | December 05, 2019 at 09:00 AM
Frank Ready
Frank Ready is a reporter on the tech desk at ALM Media. He can be reached at fready@alm.com.
Technology Media and Telecom
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AI Hiring Tools Are Becoming Common—Just Not in Legal
Victoria Hudgins | January 16, 2020
Observers say AI's regulations, applicability and bias concerns keep many firms away from leveraging advanced tech tools during the hiring phase.
Even with Consent Management Platforms, Websites Still Run Afoul of GDPR
A new study examining the consumer management platforms used by the the top 10,000 U.K. websites found that nearly a third were practicing implicit consent, which isn't allowed under the GDPR. But does the liability fall on the websites or their vendors?
The Challenges of Protecting 'Custom' IP: Court Limits Injunctive Relief for Tailored Software Project
Stephen M. Kramarsky | January 17, 2020
If millions of people are using a company's software, the company is happy—as long as it's getting paid. But if the company loses control of the product, it must take steps to defend its rights. And the first step in that playbook is often to go to court and seek to restrain unlawful use of the intellectual property. In his Intellectual Property column, Stephen M. Kramarsky discusses a recent New York Supreme Court case regarding exactly that situation. It is worth examining because it conducts the familiar preliminary injunction analysis in a somewhat unfamiliar way.