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Joshua Tree National Park's Rattlesnake Canyon, closed to the public for two weeks because of widespread graffiti, has been visited this week by a group of Good Samaritans helping to remove ugly scars from the park's towering granite boulders.
Ninety students from the private Urban School of San Francisco arrived Monday to work on the graffiti that forced park officials to close the 308-acre canyon April 5.
Kris Bailey, an administrator and communications director at the independent high school, said 90 students - the entire junior class - and a dozen faculty members left campus Monday morning to make the 500-mile trip by bus.
Rattlesnake Canyon is near Joshua Tree's Indian Cove campground, about 20 miles east of Yucca Valley - or roughly 140 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
"They've done some hands-on cleaning, but mostly it's been carrying water up the tall rocks," Bailey said.
Joshua Tree Park interpretive ranger Lorna Lange said that although the high school group will work with the park service on the trails and some of the defaced areas, the area's cultural sites cannot be cleaned unless a conservator is present.
"All cleaning has to be done so it doesn't harm the environment," Lange said. "This is still an active, ongoing criminal investigation. "
Urban School students are familiar with the rugged terrain because they've been coming to the Southern California desert park to do trail work for 19 years.
"Unfortunately, this year they've had to help clean up the vandalism instead," Bailey said. "Our kids are respectful, and this really opens their eyes to the damage that graffiti can do. "
The vandalism at Rattlesnake Canyon is so extensive that Joshua Tree officials took the rare step of closing the area, with hopes of cleaning it up and reopening it by April 30.
Black spray paint defaces the granite rock formations at the canyon's entrance. Spray-painted words and phrases such as "wolfie," "fire," "420 (HEART) She" exist alongside crude images of what appear to be bongs and in one case, one vandal apparently left a mark in his real name.
Park officials have found 17 known sites where parks officials have found vandalism at Rattlesnake Canyon.
Rangers have described it as the most extensive vandalism they've seen in years.
If caught, the vandals could face $5,000 fines, six months in prison and three years' probation.
Rattlesnake Canyon is near Joshua Tree National Park's Indian Cove campground, which is one of the more easily accessible areas of the park.
The school has been working with the National Park Service for 30 years, as part of the community service curriculum, Bailey said.
Students and faculty are expected back in the Bay Area on Friday night.
But they weren't the only ones offering help.
Lange, said there had been an outpouring of concern and offers to help from the public.
"Part of our mission as a park service is to leave these resources unimpaired for future generations," Lange said.
As it is, current generations need to see what's happening at Joshua Tree.
"It's important that the state of California sees how tragic this is," Bailey said.


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First (and I know this sounds crazy) but you might want to consider taking the long way to work. Really. Doing a commute of at least 15 mi each way. I know this sounds like bs, but that is what I do very often. I'm retired and often only have to drive 3 or 4 mi. to where I want to go. If I have to, I do three or four extra victory laps. My wife thinks I'm totally crazy - - she's trying to have me certified for commitment (for other reasons, actually) - - because I make her stand in the driveway for 15 or 20 minutes while I completely warm the car up doing my laps.
With your kind of driving profile, I'm not sure how you would even choose a safe oci. It would be a swag - - 7500 mi, 5000 mi, 3000 mi? I don't know that much about the oil condition sensor on the 335d. Some of them on the gas models are pretty sophisticated, but I don't know if I'd trust them in your case.
I'd recommend starting with oil analysis and using a lab like Polaris - http://www.polarislabs.com/. They are about the same price as Blackstone and they are ISO certified (which means that they have to keep their lab equipment peaked and tweeked, and have to have their lab pers trained to ISO standards) - - Blackstone is not and they have other differences that may be important in your case - - they are not so good on measuring fuel dilution, for example. I would talk to the folks in the Polaris oil analysis section, tell them your driving profile and get their ideas on what to look for in their reports. They have always been very helpful on the phone when I've had questions. I would guess that you would want to look at % fuel dilution and % water and I guess TBN/TAN, but they would know, and they would tell you how to interpret the reports.
To draw the oil samples (don't wait for your swag oil changes), you'll need an oil extractor kit to suck the oil sample up thru the dipstick tube (we're lucky, we still have a dipstick). I've never used one so I can't recommend a source off the top of my head. Maybe some of the other members have and can make a recommendation. If not, send me a pm and I'l see If I can find a place to get one.
Hope this helps.
Hold on. I was just giving the 5 miles each way as an extreme example, that's not how we drive the car Right now we are in the order of 15K miles a year.
Actually my commute is 14 feet. I work from home
Unless the newest BMWs are different, the OCI is not all that sophisticated. I know for our 10 year old BMW's it's based on fuel consumption. The harder your drive the car, the shorter the OCI mileage will be. It seems as at least my D, is based purely on mileage as it is tracking to be exactly 13K miles.
I have been using the in-between oil changes for a decade on our gas BMWs. When the valve covers are pulled, they are almost sparkling clean inside. They are both at about 145K miles now.
And I am using a mighty-vac topsider for oil changes. It does require that you fix them when new before you can use it, so not necessarily a recommendation.
Last edited by KeithS; 05-03-2012 at 04:29 AM.
Well, you really had me going on a tear. I'm afraid I get down in the weeds when it comes to lubes - - a fascinating subject for me.
I used to do shortened oci's too for a long time (18 BMWs), back in the good old days of dino lubes and bias ply tires, and before BMWNA when the Monroney sticker on BMWs said Hoffman Motors. But man's understanding of how oil performs inside an internal combustion engine has improved significantly since then. Just remember that when you change the oil you are dumping lube that has reached an All-Pro level of performance with one that is a rank rookie that will take several thousand miles before it can figure out which way is up, particularly in combating wear - http://papers.sae.org/2007-01-4133/. But, don't worry - - BMW motors are tough - - they can take the abuse of too frequent oil changes!
I believe in keeping the All-Pro in the lineup as long as possible.
Are you an F 1 fan? You plan on going to the Weehawken Grand Prix next year? I hope it takes place. The sound of a naturally-aspirated motor twisting at 19,000 rpm is unbelievable. And that'll be the last year for that sound. They're going to go V-6 turbos in 2014. The organizers of the F 1 race to take place this year in Austin, TX just announced ticket prices: grandstand tickets start at $2500. They must think it's the Super Bowl. I'll miss that one.
Back to oil. I fully agree the oil, in itself, is good for the mileage indicated by BMW. But it's what the oil is holding, which in the case of the diesel includes suspended soot, that I am concerned about. Have seen way too many examples of OCI driven oil changes with short driving distances to yield an engine that is nothing but a solid block of goo when the valve cover is removed. And as I said before, we now have delicate turbo bearings to worry about. I might be convinced to do 10K miles, but 13K is getting past my comfort zone.
I maintain my cars as if I will be keeping them forever. I buy, do not lease, When maintenance is all on me, I may do the 10K. But for now when there are the included changes at 13K, if going to do extra ones, makes most sense to do it 1/2 between.
This is what I am talking about. My 2000 328i with 140K miles (which I recently gave to my son making room for the D), BMW synthetic every 8K miles. Nothing was cleaned for the picture (cover gasket still stuck to the head)
Last edited by KeithS; 05-03-2012 at 10:49 AM.
GREAT thread
[QUOTE=KeithS;6812129]Can't think that far ahead to consider the Weehawkin GP (about 35 miles from where I live). But if tickets are $2500, I do not have to think about it at all!
The 328 motor look great.
I read that the expected price for the NJ GP will be approx $350 for the 3 day weekend. I hope they hit that target. It's competitive with the Canadian GP in Montreal. If you've never been to an F1 race, it's a great experience. Not just the cars (which are otherworldly) but all the different people you meet - - people from all over the world come to see F1 and I think the added allure of NYC will bring a great many.
I just re-read some of the uoa's in this thread and think they are great. Ekay's uoa (the oil was run to 11,355 mi.) is particularly of interest and confirms in my mind that taking the oil out to the cbs oil change interval is possible. Ekay's uoa is really very good. That oil was in great shape and still had reserve TBN. I'd bet that if Ekay had done a uoa on this oil at around 3 or 4k, it would have been substantially the same, except with higher TBN of course. Just my theory. I'd take Blackstone's comments about the wear metals with a grain of salt. As someone noted above, interpretation of wear metals can be tricky. Even so, the wear metals look great - - even the ppm iron (you should see some of the iron counts on the VW TDI board on euro TDI's which are run to 18k mi oci's).
I hope I wasn't out of line, but I sent an email to the forum admin recommending that this thread be made a sticky, as a central place so we can continue to post our uoa's.
Does TBN have to go to 0 for TAN to start increasing?
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I have to reiterate, I'm no expert, but I'll try to explain what I know. The short answer is no - - the TBN should never be allowed to reach 0 and the TAN starts to build well before the TBN ever reaches 0.
TAN is the concentration of acid products in the oil. It is not a measure of the acidity of the oil as if it were an acid bath. Nevertheless, if TAN gets high enough, corrosive wear can take place. With modern oils, fresh, unused oil can have an acid number/TAN right out of the bottle because it contains some acid products - - some of the additives are acidic, particularly magnesium which is being used increasingly as an antacid in place of calcium (which lays down more unwanted deposits). In addition to these acid products in the oil, the acid number begins to build as soon as the oil is in use. Oxidation and nitration will raise the TAN as the oil ages.
TBN or total base number is a measure of the reserve alkalinity of the oil - - its ability to neutralize or take up acidic components in the oil. The TBN starts to drop as soon as the oil is in use.
Now comes the question of how do you use these numbers (and other key indicators in the used oil analysis) to figure out when to change the oil (the so-called condemnation point). By coincidence there's an article on just this topic in the May issue of Tribology and Lubrication Technology magazine. The bottom line: there's no agreement at all on this. There are three "players" in this discussion: the oil analysis labs, the lube mfrs, and the engine mfrs. The labs will give you their cp's when they do your used oil analysis (uoa). The labs don't all agree on the same cp's. The engine mfrs and the lube mfrs do a lot of collaborative testing/research to come up with their cp's for a specific engine but these are not widely published - - they are in effect hidden in the oem's prescribed oil change interval and the oil life monitors/software, if so equipped. The oem's cp's are probably the best.
There's an interesting discussion of this topic here - http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=1675009. Doug Hillary (one of the commenters in the thread) is a very experienced euro-based lubrication engineer who has decades of experience with Castrol and Mobil. He knows some of the oem's cp's. The cp Hillary uses for TAN/TBN "see saw" as he calls it is TAN = 6, TBN = 2.
I admit to a few occasions of doing the harmful short commute, such as running
my GF to the light rail stop 5 mi. away. I now will take her all the way to her
job in the 335d; about a 20 mile one way run. As I should have been doing for her
all along, anyway-- if I was a true gentleman! ---->
Yes, this is a GREAT thread- esp. for the oil neophytes out here, such as myself...
"the long way round" when I deliver her to these short distance locales;
I've found a dandy 15 miles fun freeway run with a few big cloverleafs, etc.
that I now use to run the car properly. I've explained "moisture in the oil"
in great technical fashion including undulating oil chemistries, etc. She still
thinks it a bit "eccentric." I've been called worse! The car is fun to drive;
let's just drive it, eh?
I've contacted Blackstone Oil Lab and spoke with Ryan Stark about gathering up all of the 335D and X5D oil analyses. He would look into it and advise.
Meantime, if you have done any oil analysis, please post them here so we can start gathering the data and compare in a more scientific manner.
And if you are thinking of doing it, let us know and let Ryan Stark know you are from the Bimmerfest Diesel Owner's Group.
Here's my oil report at 23k miles.
This is really an awesome collection of data, having this online community seriously makes me rest easier.
How are you taking your oil sample? You have a pump kit?
I just ordered one from BS for $30. key is to take the sample while the engine oil is still hot.
I'm at about 600 miles since my last oil change so waiting to reach 1,000 miles to take my first.
Your sample looks pretty good but i'm a bit confused about your oil viscosity. Was it too high to be a 5W30 or was it closer to a 10W60?
The high Iron may really not be an issue given the high miles on the oil. Iron is going to gradually accumulate over time and i suspect it might even be a bit linear based on miles on the oil. The key is really particles, size, and distribution, which this analysis doesn't really look at.
Since I'm still under warranty, I gave the bottle to the SA at my dealer. I'm not sure how it was extracted precisely and it's likely that the engine was cold (January in the Northeast).
See my other thread on the confusion between 5W30 and 10W60. On an older receipt it had listed that 10W-60 was put in, but the oil test verified that it was indeed 5W-30.
What do you think of the CBS for the occasional track user (1-3x/year). Obviously the CBS adjusts downward for more severe use, but last track session the oil had a bit of a burnt smell on the dipstick.
Right now I am doing have interval self-pay changes.
If you are tracking I'd say that the OCI is out the window. That would be worse than severe use for sure.
Half intervals is something like 6-7k, you probably need to be down in the 3-4k.
Oil testing would help tell you but if your racing the car, I'd say just change the oil much more frequently.
I do not have any racing experience to base this opinion on however.
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Black stone lab results
Black Stone sent me their data on all M57 and N57 Engine Oil Analysis. I've attached a pdf but I have the excel file for anyone that wants to play around with the data.
Looks like they get both US and European cars. Shouldn't make a big difference in results.
Give me a shout if you would like the excel file, unless someone can explain how i can upload it here.
Looking at the data it is interesting see a few things:
1. A few folks are inputting 7 or 8 qts of added oil for topping off, which is not correct, so you have to basically ignore that info.
2. Very few folks are having to top off or they aren't reporting it. I've never topped off but have had low oil level just prior to an oil change.
3. A few have seen some fuel dilution but it does not appear to get worse with miles on the oil.
4. And most surprisingly, I trended the viscosity over miles and the viscosity does not increase, at all, over increased miles.
Last edited by Flyingman; 02-25-2013 at 01:56 PM.
Can you upload it to somewhere like min.us?
I'd be interested to see the data plotted against miles.
I'm currently correcting the data for kilometers vs. miles, qts ve.s liters, etc.... As I stated before the data is all over the map due to inconsitency in input. trying to fix that.
Plus some of the data is entered as text so it won't graph, so have to convert that as well.
I'm working these details and expect to have true data in Excel by tomorrow.
Send me your email and I'll forward it to you.
Mine is firstname.lastname@example.com
So here are the trends I have graphed out:
1. Viscosity remains "unchanged" vs. miles of the oil. I find this most remarkable.
2. Only three vehicles exceeded 12k miles, the highest was 16,250 miles on a European car.
3. Three (3) cars have exceeded 100k total miles, with the highest at 182,500.
4. Average Iron is 60ppm with the highest at 147ppm on a new vehicle with 8,000 miles on oil and car.
5. Iron does increase in a linear fashion from 20ppm for new oil to 90ppm for older oil and appears to level off. This does not mean your engine is wearing at a greater rate as the oil gets older. It is merely accumulating in the oil as there is no way for it to leave.
6. Al appears to react the same as Iron, starting at about 5ppm in newer oil and increasing to about 12ppm in older oil.
7. Cu is also flat, actually decreasing very slightly with miles at about 13ppm.
8. Additive package is not very much affected, with Ca (Calcium) dropping slightly from 2,400ppm for newer oil and 1,800 in the older oil, so about a 25% depletion over the life of the oil. This should translate well with TBN which is not reported here.
9. Zinc was all over the map so I suspect the lab has an issue with repeatability.
10. Insolubles, which should be fuel soot, is also not trending up with time.
11. None of the samples showed water or antifreeze contamination.
Folks, to be honest I'm not seeing any particular issue or problem with lube oil not standing up to the OCI advertised for these vehicles. There are those 2 or 3 vehicles that have fuel dilution which I'm not sure how you would detect this without doing oil analysis.
Hopefully we can gather more data and I do plan to track my oil over the next OCI at various points in order to trend it.
I think we have enough data points now to demonstrate conclusively that the 13k OCI is really a "non problem".
Last edited by Flyingman; 02-26-2013 at 12:49 PM.
Some responses to questions I sent to Black Stone Lab:
Very interesting data. In actuality the viscosity does not decay over time, it remains flat line. Says a lot about the quality of these engines and the oil they use.
As I suspected you get some garbage data, like 7 and 8 qt oil top offs, not likely.
Yes, in those cases, we suspect our customers are giving us engine sump size and not make-up oil added between changes.
I see the additive package, Ca, drops about 25% over the OCI. You don?t show TBN, is that inherent with the additive package? If so which of the elements?
No, not all of the samples got a TBN and it's also hard to separate that reading out on a spreadsheet like this so I excluded it. The starting TBN level is directly related to the calcium level, but after an oil is used, the TBN will drop, and there is no way to derive that reading based on this data alone.
Three cases of fuel dilution, no water or coolant contamination.
Iron remains quite high on these engines, averaging 90ppm. Is there any explanation for this? It tracks linearly which I would expect is normal, same as Al.
Yes, iron does normally track with miles/km use on the oil, but that's the only element that does. Aluminum tends to read high when these engines are new, but then drops off after that.
Can you tell me what is the viscosity of new standard 5W30 LL-04 synthetic oil?
The viscosity range for that oil is 9.1 to 11.3 cSt @ 100C
Why is Zinc all over the map? I would expect this would be part of the additive package and fairly consistent, but it isn?t.
That engine uses a really unique factory fill oil. You will only see the low zinc on initial samples from new engines. I'm not sure what the advantage of that additive package is.
Wow, really excellent analysis. Thank you so much for putting your time into it. Much much much appreciated.
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Filming The World's End was like a reunion of old friends, Simon Pegg said at the premiere.
Pegg, co-star Nick Frost and director Edgar Wright walked the blue carpet in Leicester Square for the world premiere, along with co-stars Paddy Considine, Eddie Marsan and Bond girl Rosamund Pike.
The film is the final instalment of their so-called "Cornetto trilogy", following Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz.
Pegg said: "Everybody that was in Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz are in this film. We had people back that we have worked with for a long time. It was something of a reunion. And the film is about that kind of thing anyway, so it was fitting."
The World's End is about a group of childhood friends who reunite after 20 years to recreate an epic pub crawl in their home town, culminating at The World's End pub. The sci-fi comedy, which Wright directed and co-wrote with Pegg, sees the friends' plans disrupted when they discover the town has been taken over by robots.
The World's End will open in UK cinemas on July 19.
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School of Law honors alumni
Nine outstanding alumni were recognized for their significant contributions to the legal profession and high standards of professional competence, ethics and integrity at the University of South Carolina School of Law's recent Compleat Lawyer Awards dinner.
Established in 1992 by the USC Law School Alumni Association Board (LSAAB), the awards recognize alumni for outstanding civic and professional accomplishments.
Awards are given in categories based on years in practice. The Platinum Award, given to three attorneys who have been in practice over 30 years, was awarded to John M. Bleecker of the Law Offices of John M. Bleecker in Charleston; William C. Hubbard of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Columbia; and Robert A. McKenzie McDonald, McKenzie, Rubin, Miller and Lybrand in Columbia.
The Gold Award, given to three attorneys who have been in practice for 15-30 years, was awarded to J. René Josey of Tuner Padget Graham & Laney in Florence; W. Cliff Moore III of Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims in Columbia; and Richard L. Tapp Jr. of Nexsen Pruet in Charleston.
The Silver Award, given to three attorneys who have been in practice for fewer than 15 years, was awarded to Jennifer W. Rubin of Rogers Townsend & Thomas in Columbia; Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder of The Spann-Wilder Law Firm in North Charleston; and Catherine Templeton of Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart in Charleston.
Recipients are nominated by members of the South Carolina Bar and are chosen by a committee consisting of the chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, the chief judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the president of the South Carolina Bar, the president of the Alumni Association, and the dean of the School of Law.
Walter F. Pratt Jr., dean of the School of Law, said, "Their example is worthy of emulation, and it is a privilege to honor them not only at this annual event, but year round."
Compleat Lawyer Awards
- Platinum awards: John M. Bleecker, William C. Hubbard, Robert A. McKenzie McDonald
- Gold awards: J. René Josey, W. Cliff Moore III, Richard L. Tapp Jr.
- Silver awards: Jennifer W. Rubin, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder, Catherine Templeton


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Best Of :: Bars & Clubs
You could go to some pumped-up strip mall and find one of those generic, neon-lit game meccas where they have twenty dart boards -- all in perfect condition. Bah! As any good dart player knows, you need a crowded, smoky pub for proper darts. You need lots of dark wood and ready access to foaming pints of beer. But you also need a place where the board is not just another wall decoration. That's Norman's. The place respects the tossing of the feathers. They set aside an alcove away from the passing crowd so no one will jostle you. A ledge runs to the right of where you stand so you don't have to move between throws in order to take a sip from your beer. Anybody who has ever been in the zone knows how important that is. The bristle board is replaced on average every three months. The bar darts, quite serviceable, are replaced every two weeks. But as you should know by now, you're better off bringing your own darts.
A good neighborhood bar is just as appealing to folks from afar as it is to round-the-way regulars. Hooligan's is that kind of neighborhood bar. College kids from all over town converge on the sports bar on hump day, where the gals really do get wild, up onstage or up on chairs and sometimes just up on anything. Watching sporting events at this joint is second only to being at the game in person. Two theater-size screens broadcast main events, and more than fifteen smaller televisions line the walls of the entire bar/grill. There's a pool hall in the back and an arcade. Of course there are happy-hour specials, a beer stock full of imports, and the best conch fritters this side of Key West.
Readers Choice: Hooligans Pub & Oyster Bar
Some would argue that Flanigan's is more restaurant than bar, disqualifying it from the "Best Bar Food" category. Nonsense. Flanigan's is all bar, albeit a sort of pubby, collegial, take-the-family-for-a-meal bar (as opposed to a sloppy-drunk bar or a pickup bar). From the lacquered wood to the sports and fishing junk on the walls, Flanigan's has all the appropriate bar accoutrements. Most important, Flanigan's has great burgers -- undoubtedly the most important bar food. The chain, with six Miami-Dade locations, even excels at second-tier bar food, like ribs (wash down a plate of Flanigan's ribs with a pitcher of beer and try to claim you're not in a bar) and fish sandwiches.
The real models, the girls and guys down here during the season working German catalogues and Mexican commercials, aren't all that different from you and me. They enjoy a tony soiree every now and then, but the snootiness gets to them too. For regular relaxing they head to Automatic Slim's on Tuesday nights for the "Double Wide" party. It's become the locals' hangout -- at least for locals who don't have to work Wednesday morning. DJ Mark Leventhal spins rock and roll and old-school hip-hop. That's a big draw. Plus the raucous atmosphere, in which you're actually encouraged to dance on tables, is unselfconsciously fun. After a day of being paid to be incredibly self-conscious, that's liberating. "There are a lot of locals, models, photographers," says one booking agent. "It's a friendly, regular atmosphere. Plus the girls that work there are pretty hot." No cover. Domestic beers are four bucks. The most expensive drink they have is eight dollars. Don't show up before 11:00 p.m.
A good bartender takes care of her regulars, knows what they drink, keeps them company, and isn't afraid to tell them to shut up. Margot Love has all of these qualities and then some. The tall blonde with something to say about everything makes sure your glass is always full before putting a thumb on what's making your life half empty. Bartenders are great therapists, aren't they? At least this gal is. She tells it like it is and her tips come cheaper than a psychiatrist's bill. Spilling your guts is fine, just be prepared to be called a whiner. The older gentlemen who lunch every weekday in designated stools around the L-shaped bar at Fox's dimly lit, leather-boothed lounge are aptly named "Margot's babies," though they're all older than her by an undisclosed number of years (she says it is a lot). They say out loud that the food and drink has them sold on the 57-year-old lounge, but a couple admit with a twinkled eye that it's Margot who keeps them coming. They can't get enough of her laugh; it fills the otherwise drowsy room. But spunk, personality, and straight-shooting insight don't make a great bartender. It starts with how the drinks go down, and no one serves up a better Manhattan than Margot.
You're cruising south on U.S. 1, just past the new Home Depot in North Miami, when you see it: a pearl-white Harley-Davidson Road King Classic, glistening under the neon beer signs of a nondescript storefront. That would be The Uke. Inside, a group of aging easy riders are knocking back cold Buds and reminiscing about their track-and-field days at North Miami Senior High School. Their ladies play a game of eight-ball on a cherry-red pool table while Hank Williams, Jr., emanates from the jukebox. Out back, two guys wearing Latin Motorcycle Club jackets roar their hogs to life and disappear into the night.


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It's amazing how drastic others' opinions are. I have to agree.. those that are ugly and negative are the ones' that have been turned away/dismissed. Dr. Vandercar came out of retirement because after his daughter was injured (her neck), he saw first hand how horribly other doctors treat (most likely) people who suffer with constant, debilitating pain, from injury to disease. I, myself, am injured/disabled from life-altering injury; Dr Vandercar helped me to be able to get out of bed again. To do my best to make best with all injuries. Fusion didn't help; told I need several more that may or may not help. And since, Dr. Vandercar has now retired. Dear Lord do I truly miss him. He was(is) the most honest, patient, selfless doctor I have ever seen in all of my yrs of this life robbing injury. I just want it known that he truly was a God send to help me and so many others that truly need it. Thank you Dr. Vandercar! God Bless you and yours! And Please know that you're truly missed!
I have been a patient of Dr. VanDercar's since 2006, and he is the best true pain management Doc I have found. He honestly cares, as does his current staff, about his patients and their wellbeing. They go above and beyond to help find pharmacies that have the medications prescribed since there doesn't seem to be enough to go around, despite the claim most "pill mills" have thankfully been shut down. I have issues that can't be fixed, but cause unbearable pain 24/7/365, and NO doctor understood that I would not be able to "wean off" pain meds after a month or two for some reason. I went to another pain Dr. before Dr V that insisted on injections in my spine every week which made it worse. That Dr that insisted on doing injections on my spine, and I allowed it 3 times because I was desperate, but when they made it worse, and I refused any more, I was dismissed as a patient, and his exact words were, "Your primary can write pain prescriptions for you." Thank God I found Dr VanDercar!
Wonderful, Thorough, Educated, Caring and Affordable Professional. Dr. David VanDercar cares for you the way you wish ALL the Medical Doctors would.
Im not sure if some of these people are going to the same clinic that I am. I can't believe what Im hearing from some of these people making these comments. I have been going to Dr. Vandecar for almost 2 years now and the staff have been nothing but courteous even helping me out in ways that they really didn't have to. Whenever I go in its always a nice hello... how have you been... what is new with you... And them turning their backs on the people in the waiting room? They have work to do and we can sit there and watch a big screen HD TV with DVD's that Dr. Vandercar paid for and are in each of the patient rooms as well so we dont get bored. I think that is really nice. I have never seen anyone get mad or be less than nice at any time I have been there. So what Im saying is that these people who are ranting were probably there just to get pills to abuse or sale.
doctor david saved my late husbands lives by restoring our lives by being able to have a life again. He is the most honest, caring, law abiding doctor there is. I am now able to do things I couldn't do before I am not in misery as we were he is not 1 to just hand out pills you have to have proof of your pain you just don't get meds without validation of your injuries & pain problems. without doctor david vandercar I would not be able to function due to medical problems. Not everyone abuses their meds. Doctors do not cause a person to abuse pills that is the person themselves. Take responsiblity for own actions quit blaming everyone for ones own problems, and let us who need the meds to have relief alone.
First off, this doctor has basically saved my life - I have a herniated disc in my neck and because I am under 30 no one would consider pain medication... after failed surgery and other attempts to control my pain he started me on low dose pain medication and now I can work again and even exercise. I know he has kicked out many people for faking their urine test, doing drugs, failing a pill count, etc. those people then get upset and write bad things on the message board. Look at how many good posts he had and then all of a sudden, right in a row, there are three people complaining and lying? He does take insurance - I have TriCare and the lady before me had Geico Personal Injury Insurance. Yes, he has very strict standards - yes, once you've been going there a long time, if you are happy and not asking for any changes he does not spend more than 2 or 3 min with you. But whenever there is a problem he spends as much time as you need. And the front office staff IS nice.
Cash ONLY office. Refers patients to pharmacy on the first floor of the same building. This pharmacy has had multiple complaints against it, and he continues to refer his patients to the pharmacy. The atmosphere is very uncomfortable starting with the receptionist all the way to the physicians assistant. I feel their motto is - IF YOU DON'T LIKE - YOU CAN JUST LEAVE. One of his assistants in particular is just down right rude and mean. They spend 99.9 % of your office visit with their back to you filling out paperwork on the computer. I NEVER felt comfortable discussing any of my problems with the staff or the MD himself. After over 2 years, I felt like although I was paying for my service, following protocols, I was very easily disposed of as a patient. I didn't feel comfortable discussing if I need changes in my meds. Come in, pay your money, see the assistant for 2 minutes, see the MD long enough to sign your scripts, and then you were done until next month to do it all ove
Has this patients supporting and ensuring a "Cult" like attitude. Just go ahead and try to discredit or critizize them, just like a cult, you will get all sorts of nasty, HIGHLY defensive comments back. Meanwhile, the patients are never stepped down and those that are, are discharged. I had to leave because it was hurting me to see so many people so blinded by prescriptions and opiates. This IS a troubled clinic that will eventually close.
I have come FULL circle with this doctor. From beyond elation to beyond disappointment. I once sung his praises until I was a patient who VOLUNTARILY left after 3 years. The staff was extremely rude and unfortunately those who say different are just so happy to be accepted that they'll say anything to the contrary like I did. Like I said, I have come FULL circle. From ELATED to crushed. I voluntarily discharged myself after seeing the out of control way the clerk spoke to one patient and after just requesting ONCE for a copy of a bill (why dont they accept insurance?). The sad part is that the patients are so desperate and in so much pain, they see him as a god and not as a human. I feel sad for them. Once again, I speak from the heart and hope people understand this is out of caution for them. God Bless!
stay away this doctor takes cash only .has no malpractice insurance and came out orf retirement to start this pill mill
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June 19, 2014 - June 22, 2014
Iliff on the Road: UM Rocky Mtn. Annual Conference, Pueblo, CO
Description: Join the Iliff community at the 2014 Rocky Mountain United Methodist Annual Conference, "Healing Relationships," in Pueblo. Iliff Admissions representatives are hosting a table and welcome you to visit us and get the latest news from Iliff.
While pre-registration is required, some sessions are open to the public. See schedule. Tom Wolfe, Iliff president will be the featured speaker at the Iliff Alumni and Friends Luncheon, Thursday, June 19, 12-2 p.m. Preregistration is required.
This year's worship preachers are Rev. Paul Kottke (Iliff alum) and Rev. Marvin Vose. To read biographies of the worship preachers, download the PDF.
Education speakers for this year's conference are Dr. Albert Hernández, Iliff academic vice president, dean of the faculty, and associate professor of the history of Christianity, Dr. Henrietta Mann, and Dr. Gary L. Roberts. To read biographies of the educational speakers, download the PDF.
Date: June 19-22
Location: Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Info/Contact: Conference website: http://www.rmcumc.org/new/component/content/article/104-2014/420-schedule.html


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PHILADELPHIA -- The City of Philadelphia said it plans to install condom dispensers in 22 of the city's high schools. The pilot program, intended to combat a purported "epidemic" of sexually transmitted diseases, will serve one-third of the city's high schools.
Philadelphia's decision to place the machines was partly influenced by a recent survey that showed of 130,000 students tested in the past five years, about 6,500, or 5%, tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease. It is estimated that teens currently comprise some 25% of new HIV cases in the city.
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Hong Kong Cityscape
Photograph by Ghani Khan, My Shot
China's urban developments of Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing showcase the intersection of ancient philosophies and technological advancement. Known as Asia's Manhattan, Hong Kong is a rapidly growing center of international finance and is home to more skyscrapers than any other city on Earth.
Here, a flash of red plies the nighttime waters of the South China Sea as shining skyscrapers mark the prosperity of Hong Kong. With seven million people living in its 426-square-mile (1,103-square-kilometer) region, the Asian megaport is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.
Nanjing Road, Shanghai
Photograph by Scott E. Barbour
Consumers stroll along Nanjing Street, where the glow of neon signs brings colorful life to the storefronts of Shanghai's busiest shopping district. In an effort to capitalize on a booming tourist industry, the government hopes to turn Nanjing Street into the Fifth Avenue of China.
Chinese Ballet School
Photograph by William Tadlock, My Shot
Uniformed dancers begin a ballet class by completing precise movements on the barre. Friendly relations with Russia during the rule of Mao Zedong in the mid-20th century lead to the implementation of strictly regimented ballet schools for Chinese youth.
Taikang Road, Shanghai
Photograph by Justin Guariglia
Known for the abundance of struggling artists operating within its cramped studio spaces, Shanghai's Taikang Road remains much the same today as when it was first developed in the 1920s. A recent influx of world-renowned painters, artists, and fashion designers to the area has sparked the opening of new shops and cafes.
Beijing's Forbidden City
Photograph by Eko Wibowo Putra, My Shot
Now listed as a World Heritage site, the imperial palace complex of Beijing's Forbidden City was home to ruling emperors for nearly 500 years after its completion in 1420. It contains 9,999 rooms—nine being a lucky number for the superstitious Chinese.
Chinese Soldiers
Photograph by Agatha Padovani,
Chinese soldiers stand in formation before taking part in a ceremony outside of Beijing's Forbidden City. Walls measuring 30 feet (10 meters) high and a surrounding moat kept all but royalty and their subordinates off the palace grounds until 1913, when the gates were opened to the public for the first time.
Beijing Tourists
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Benches lining the walls outside the Forbidden City provide a moment's rest for tourists visiting the ancient imperial palace in Beijing. The 178-acre (72-hectare) complex draws more than seven million tourists each year and ranks as China's top attraction.
Ladies Market, Hong Kong
Photograph by Arkadiusz Dudzinski, My Shot
Rain doesn't discourage shoppers from navigating the hundreds of stalls lining Tung Choi Street in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Known as the Ladies Market, the bazaar offers every variety of women's wear from cosmetics to undergarments, as well as produce and housewares.
Beijing Subway
Photograph by Jason Lee/Reuters
The more than 124 miles (200 kilometers) of subway tracks looping Beijing's busiest thoroughfares provide transportation to 3.4 million people commuting in and out of the nation's capital each day. After winning the bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing gave its subway a face lift, adding new lines to the system as well as making maps and signs more visitor-friendly.
Breakfast in Chengdu
Photograph by Greg Tillman, My Shot
Though China is more commonly known for its rice products, large wheat crops in the north provide plenty of flour for local bakers. Steamed buns stuffed with meat or vegetables, known as baozi, are a popular breakfast on the go.
Yu Yuan Teahouses, Shanghai
Photograph by Grant Faint, Getty Images
Near the elaborate Chenghuang, or City God, Temple in Shanghai are the famous Yu Yuan Bazaar and Gardens. Teahouses line the main street, where tourists flock each morning to buy calligraphy, pearls, and antiques.
Shanghai View
Photograph by Fritz Hoffmann
The 94th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center tower yields an unmatched view of the city's urban sprawl. At 1,614 feet (492 meters), the building is the tallest skyscraper in China and boasts the world's highest observation deck on the 100th floor. The building, begun in 1997, took 14 years and more than $1 billion to create.
Shanghai Highways
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Shanghai's ever growing network of highways rings the city and links more than 500 cities across 22 provincial areas.
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai
Photograph by Justin Guariglia
Combining Chinese architectural style with cutting-edge technology, the Jin Mao Tower boasts 88 stories that reach 1,380 feet (421 meters) into the booming Shanghai skyline. The 88th-floor Skywalk gives visitors a panoramic look at the city as well as a bird's-eye view of the atrium spiraling down below them.
Nanjing Yangtze Bridge
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A man takes an early morning stroll beneath Nanjing's Yangtze River Bridge, a point of pride for Chinese. Completed in 1968, the bridge came to symbolize the achievements of New China following the Sino-Soviet split.
Morning Exercise, Shanghai
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Early risers perform traditional morning exercises on the Bund, Shanghai's famous riverfront boulevard. Stretching and low-impact exercise have been staples in Chinese culture for centuries.
Lunar New Year, Hong Kong
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Worshippers at Man Mo temple in Hong Kong light joss sticks on the second day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, praying for fortune and happiness.
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A performer dressed as an emperor rehearses his steps for a Chinese Lunar New Year ceremony at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Ancient rulers visited the temple to pray for a good harvest.
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Conservative Media Turn On GOP In Wake Of Virginia Elections
Following Republican Ken Cuccinelli's defeat in the Virginia gubernatorial race, conservative media blamed the Republican Party establishment for not supporting Cuccinelli's right-wing agenda.
Right-Wing Media Blame "Establishment" Republicans For Cuccinelli Loss
Rush Limbaugh: Cuccinelli "Was Betrayed By His Own Party." On the November 6 edition of his show, Rush Limbaugh claimed the GOP establishment didn't want Cuccinelli to win because of its "animus toward the tea party." [Premiere Radio Networks, The Rush Limbaugh Show, 11/6/13]
Erickson: "The RNC Truly Screwed Up In Virginia." On his Redstate blog, Fox News contributor Erick Erickson blamed the RNC for "pulling money out of Virginia," causing the GOP candidate "to lose by a hair":
In 2009, the Republican National Committee spent $9 million to win Virginia by a big margin. For the past 48 hours, the party bosses have been screaming to everyone about how much money they poured in this time in Virginia. We've had a few diarists at RedState document it and suck it up as gospel truth that the RNC did all it could this time.
The RNC spent $9 million in 2009 to win and spent $3 million this time, pulling money out of Virginia, to lose by a hair. The RNC truly screwed up in Virginia this time and no amount of spinning can distract from that screw up. It was Election Day itself when someone finally noticedthe 3rd party candidate, Sarvis, had been funded by a major Obama donor. Election Day the GOP finally notices this! [Red State, 11/6/13 [1]]
Levin: "GOP Establishment" And "RINO Mouthpieces" Cost Cuccinelli The Race. On his website, conservative radio host Mark Levin responded to Cucinelli's loss in Virginia by lashing out against "GOP establishment and donors" who he claimed "left the field" in order to "continue their mantra about the dead Tea Party and the RINO future" (emphasis original):
WE COULD HAVE WON THIS RACE. FOR THE REASONS I HAVE EXPLAINED HERE AND ON THE AIR, GOP ESTABLISHMENT AND DONORS LEFT THE FIELD. NOW, NOT ONLY THE LIBERALS BUT THE RINO MOUTHPIECES CONTINUE WITH THEIR MANTRA ABOUT THE DEAD TEA PARTY AND THE RINO FUTURE. ABSOLUTELY APPALLING! (And they did not spend even $3 million, that was a phony number.) [MarkLevinShow.com, 11/5/13 [2]]
Breitbart's Boyle: "GOP Establishment Figures Connected to Republicans Helped McAuliffe." Breitbart columnist Matthew Boyle accused establishment Republicans of helping McAuliffe "undermine Cuccinelli." Boyle added:
In addition to all of those GOP establishment figures who were key operatives for Cantor, McDonnell, the RNC, and actual state GOP lawmakers, national RNC chairman Reince Priebus spent Tuesday in New Jersey to back up Chris Christie, whose re-election was never in question, rather than in Virginia using his celebrity to get out the vote in Cuccinelli's nail-biter race.
Among these GOP establishment figures connected to Republicans who helped McAuliffe --particularly Priebus and Cantor -- many support comprehensive immigration reform. Pro-amnesty activists have pledged they would use a McAuliffe victory to promote their national cause. [Breitbart, 11/6/13 [3]]
National Review's Gallagher: "The Betrayal Of Ken Cuccinelli." In a November 5 post, National Review Online writer Maggie Gallagher blamed a lack of Republican National Committee spending for Cuccinelli's loss:
They said he was "unelectable." The RNC put only $3 million into this race. Ken was outspent by a margin of something between 4:1 and 10:1, if you believe the Associated Press.
Would another $3 million have swung 50,000 votes? The Republicans, starting with Bill Bolling, who undercut Cuccinelli as unelectable have egg all over their faces. [National Review Online, 11/5/13 [4]]
Conservative Media Figures Attacked The GOP In The Days Before The Race
Levin Attacked "RINOs" That "Want A Terry McAuliffe Victory" And "GOP Bag Man Karl Rove" For Not Backing Cuccinelli On Fox. The day before the election, on the November 4 edition of The Mark Levin Show, host Mark Levin read a Facebook post he had written, arguing that "the RINOs want a Terry McAuliffe victory in Virginia," and that "GOP bag man, Karl Rove, is all over Fox without a word of support for Cuccinelli, while he schemes and whispers behind the scenes against conservatives nationwide." He added that "recent polls show Cuccinelli closing. This makes the Left and RINOs very nervous." [The Mark Levin Show, 11/4/13 [5]]
Levin Tells Followers The RNC Is "Trying To Punk Us" By Planting "Crap" At RedState.com To Pretend "They Have Been Vigorously Fighting For Cuccinelli's Campaign." In a November 5 Facebook post, Levin accused the RNC of planting a post at Erick Erickson's RedState website in order to convince people that it had been actively fighting for Cuccinelli:
Now RNC trying to punk us.
Look at this planted RNC crap. This is intended to persuade you that the RNC has been vigorously fighting for Cuccinelli's campaign in Virginia. They think you're so stupid that you'll buy this self-serving BS. Instead, it exposes their uselessness and deceit. [Facebook, accessed 11/5/13 [6]]
The American Spectator's Jeffrey Lord Endorses Levin's Charge That "RINOs and Rove" Wanted A McAuliffe Win. In a November 4 post at The American Spectator, Jeffrey Lord reprinted Levin's Facebook rant, explaining that Levin has "done a superb job" of laying out why "The RINO wing of the GOP -- and Karl Rove specifically -- do not want a Ken Cuccinnelli victory in Virginia." [The American Spectator, 11/4/13 [7]]
Erickson: "Many People In The GOP Want Cuccinelli To Lose." In an October post on RedState.com, Fox News contributor Erick Erickson said he was "deeply disappointed in a bunch of Republicans who've decided to throw [Cuccinelli] under the bus," adding that "many people in the GOP want Cuccinelli to lose." [Redstate.com, 10/30/2013 [8]]
Limbaugh: "The Republican Establishment Would Not Mind If Cuccinelli Lost." On the November 4 edition of The Rush Limbaugh Show, host Rush Limbaugh told his audience that "the theory is that the Republican establishment wouldn't mind Cuccinelli losing" because "they get to blame the tea party." [Premiere Radio Networks, The Rush Limbaugh Show, 11/4/13 [9]]
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Mackenzie Sivan Lives in Australia with her twin Troye...
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Mackenzie lives in England, Central London, with her brother Marcus and mum, Michelle. Mackenzie is a youtube superstar as well as having her own blog and being in all the Harry Potter movies. But all that's on the internet. When off camera, Mackenzie writes lyrics and plays most instruments and sings a little but no one has ever heard her. Zoe (zoella) who is also a youtube sensation is besties with Mack and have been since they were small. Mack was forced to move to Australia after a horrible incident. She had to go and live with her Aunt and cousin Calum Hood, which she barely knows. She gets introduced to the rest of 5SOS and starts of in the wrong hand with one of them but slowly falls for him...... Who will it be?
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Player InformationFlames Home > Women's Basketball Home > Women's Basketball Roster > Roster Detail
Catherine KearneyClass: R-Sophomore
Position: F/C
Height: 6-6
Previous School: Gloucester County Christian School
Hometown: Monroeville, N.J.
2012-13 (So.)
• Limited to just seven appearances on the season, due to injury
• Scored a season-high six points and grabbed four rebounds during her 2012-13 debut, Nov. 16 against Grambling State in the Preseason WNIT
• Blocked a pair of shots at No. 3/3 Baylor (Nov. 23)
• Celebrated her 20th birthday with a victory at James Madison on Dec. 4, pulling down a season-best five rebounds
• Big South Presidential Honor Roll
2011-12 (Fr.)
• Topped Liberty's reserves in both rebounds (3.8 rpg) and blocked shots (0.8 bpg) as a freshman
• Scored the first 11 points of her collegiate career Nov. 18 at North Carolina A&T, to go along with five rebounds and a pair of blocked shots
• Pulled down a career-high 10 boards against No. 12/14 Oklahoma (Nov. 25)
• Earned her first career start the following day versus Lipscomb, at the Vanderbilt Thanksgiving Tournament
• Totaled 11 points, eight rebounds, a career-best three rejections and a career-high three steals against Virginia Union (Dec. 15)
• Tossed in a career-high 13 points versus High Point (Jan. 7), including five during overtime
• Also reached double figures in Liberty's next meeting with High Point on Feb. 6, finishing with 10 points
• Scored 10 points in her Big South Championship debut, against UNC Asheville (March 9)
• With Avery Warley in foul trouble in the Big South Championship title game at High Point (March 11), posted five points, five rebounds and two blocks in 16 minutes
• Included on the Big South Presidential Honor Roll
• Graduated from Gloucester County Christian School
• Became the first player in Tri-State Christian Athletic Conference history to eclipse the 2,000-point barrier, doing so on an assist from her sister Sarah
• Finished with 2,011 points, over 1,000 rebounds and 450 blocked shots for her career
• Helped her team win its first-ever Tri-State Association of Christian Schools (TSACS) Tournament as a sophomore
• Gloucester County Christian went 74-6 during her final three seasons on the team
• As a junior, she averaged 21.5 ppg and 12.3 rpg, earning MVP of both the TSACS and the Garden State Association of Christian Schools (GSACS)
• Daughter of Steve and Kate Kearney
• Parents both played basketball at St. Joseph's
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16th April 2012 02:33 AM #1
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Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
My sister is on her fifth month of pregnancy and she has been experiencing pelvic pain that started on the second trimester. Though she doesn't have any infections, what are the possible causes of this pain?
When I was pregnant, I can remember that I also had the same problem but for me, I felt it on my back. It was so painful and uncomfortable that I ask my husband to pull my legs so as to relieve the pain. I even take in pain meds because of this.
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My guess is that the pelvic pain could be caused by the ligaments in her pelvic region that are starting to stretch due to bub's more rapid growth.
I would encourage her to find a Chiropractor who can do some light adjustments to keep her pelvis in alignment. Alternatively, CranioSacral therapy and Rost Therapy can be very effective in helping the ligaments to stretch. Here's a video that explains a little more about how prevalent pelvic pain is during pregnancy and how it can be eliminated.
16th April 2012 02:47 PM #3
Your sister could have what is known as pelvic instability. An unfortunately common and underdiagnosed condition. There is lots of information online to find out more. You can find out more by visiting http://pelvicgirdlepain.com
16th April 2012 11:52 PM #4
Sorry to hear your sister is experiencing this pain. A friend of mine is a physiotherapist and she helps to treat pelvic pain in pregnancy so she ask her doctor for a referral to a physiotherapist? Just a thought.
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Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll make sure to refer to my sister the link given by Jane.
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I learned something new today! Pelvic Instablity. I love learning new things!


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Phoenix is rolling out their collaboration with R&B singer R. Kelly.
The remix to their hit song "Trying to Be Cool" hit airwaves on Wednesday. It comes after the group recently teased fans, saying that a collaboration with Kelly could be happening.
At this year's Coachella, Phoenix and Kelly took the stage together. Guitarist Chris Mazzalai recently told Radio.com that the group got idea to bring Kelly onstage because they often play his music before their shows. With that in mind, they decided to create a mash-up of music by both Kelly and the group.
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KLA-Tencor has introduced the Archer 300 LCM Metrology system, which offers precision and measurement speed significantly better than that of its predecessor - the Archer 200, and features new in-die metrology capability, according to the company.
With these innovations, the Archer 300 LCM can serve as a comprehensive overlay error management solution throughout the fab, meeting the specifications
required to qualify scanners and tightly control high volume manufacturing of logic and memory devices, the company said.
The company said the implementation of novel extensions to 193i lithography has had an enormous impact on the overlay error allowance for critical layers. In particular, the use of double patterning lithography reduces the tolerable overlay error to just a few nanometers at the 32nm node, and subsequent nodes have an even smaller allowance.
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Your influences include William Trevor, Tolstoy, Turgenev, Dickens, Graham Greene, V.S. Pritchett, and Elizabeth Bowen.
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Name: Channing Dial
School: Arizona State University
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
Major: Sustainability & Communication
Why did you want to be a 12?
To be a Tempe 12 is such a wonderful opportunity that is only available to the students at ASU. To be picked from such an enormous student body is humbling. Tempe12 is known throughout many college campus' across the country and is incredible to be able to represent something on such a large scale. The upcoming experience is priceless and so exciting to be apart of.
What do you want to be when you grow up/ how will being a 12 help?
When I grow up I want to change the world. Definitely a cliche answer but on some level I do hope to better the future of our world. My major is sustainability and it really is an exciting topic. It is inevitable that our world is and needs to become more sustainable. Everyday a new opportunity arises in this degree and I am excited to be apart of it. Tempe12 is an incredible network and can open up so many doors for the future.
Tell us something about you that people wouldn't expect from just looking at you?
I'm weird. I think Im hilarious. And I am obsessed with all animals.
Favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Vista Del Sol where my bestie Kristina lives.
What's your major and how did you decided on that?
Sustainability. I absolutely love my major because it is so relevant to everything in the world. For one of my classes I was told to watch the documentary The 11th Hour. The documentary had such an impact on me I immediately changed my major to sustainability. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
Best trip you have ever taken?
The best trip I have ever taken was for my 21st birthday. I went to San Diego for the weekend and stayed right on the water in the Gas Lamp District. I rode a mechanical bull for my first time which was by far my most embarrassing moment. The trip was so relaxing and perfect for a weekend getaway.
How have things changed since you've become a 12?
Since Ive become a 12 I have realized that i am representing a lot more than just myself. All 12 girls that are in it this year are amazing and beautiful girls and I am so proud to be in this together. Anything I do reflects on them and the brand so I have definitely been more aware of this. This is a great learning experience to have during college because after we graduate it will be just as important to be aware an create a positive image for yourself.
Favorite college memory?
Although I am not finished with college yet I would say the best memory I have so far was when I lived in Adelphi. I loved constantly being around my friends. There was always something new going on. I would definitely recommend living on campus for at least a year. Living somewhere where you are constantly surrounded by friends is so much fun and the only time you get the opportunity is in college.
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I'm extremely particular with the guys I date. The most important thing to me is how a guy treats me. I tend to date guys who are a little bit older and understand the true meaning of being a gentlemen. Chivalry is the most attractive thing to me. Maturity and ambition is also a must. I have a lot of respect for myself so I expect the guy to be respectable as well.
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The best date I have been on was when I invited a guy I had just met over to my sorority dorms. I was in the middle of decorating cupcakes and sorority letters when he came over. He was extremely sweet and helped me with all my girly duties for the day, even going to a craft store with me. I enjoyed this date so much because it showed that it didn't matter what we were doing, he just was curious to get to know me. It was nice to do something other than a traditional date with a guy who was genuinely interested in me.
The worst dating experience I have had was when I went up north for a day date to go snowboarding. It was only my third time snowboarding. Although I am not quite a pro, I absolutely love it. After a long day on the mountain we decided to go for our last run of the day but wanted it to be worth it. He convinced me to try the hardest slope on the mountain; a triple black diamond. I was extremely scared but he promised he'd walk me through it and help me out. Since he was so patient with me throughout the day I trusted him and agreed to try it. On the ski lift up the mountain we got into a tiny little disagreement. By the time we reached the top he wasn't speaking to me and jumped off the ski lift, completely taking off. I was literally left on top on this mountain by myself. I was so upset and so scared by the time I finally reached the bottom I refused to speak to him. We drove three hours home without one word to each other. To say the least, that relationship went downhill quickly, pun intended.
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When I first went to college my freshman year I wanted to move as far away as possible so I went to the University of Connecticut (UCONN). I am so happy I was able to experience life on the east coast and made many great friends who I still talk to. Unfortunately the east coast winters did not agree with my thin blood so I came back to Arizona to unite with my love, the Sun. After realizing the grass wasn't greener on the east coast I became a Sun Devil.
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The competition is heating up on Fox's "American Idol." On Tuesday night's episode the top ten female contestants took the stage to battle it out for a spot in the finals.
One of the night's most memorable performances came from Angie Miller. Angie wowed the judges with her rendition of former "Idol" contestant Colton Dixon's "Never Gone." Her piano-accompanied performance had Nicki Minaj wishing she could stop the competition and declare Angie the winner. Meanwhile, Randy Jackson told America that "a star was born" onstage.
Following Angie was Amber Holcombe, who took on Whitney Houston's "I Believe In You and Me." The 18-year old stunned the crowd with her powerful rendition of Houston's hit song.
Aubrey Cleland took on Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" and won the judges' hearts. Judge Keith Urban said the song allowed her to showcase her personality, while Mariah thought the song proved she could be a multi-platinum selling artist.
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Statement from Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser at the side-event Children in Armed Conflict
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Mr. Secretary General, as you know, the protection of the right to education in times of conflict is one of my highest priorities.
I believe that education is not a luxury. The right to an education is the right to a future. Education ought to be protected as a fundamental human right for every child in this world.
To interfere with that right is a grave injustice, because the loss of education due to conflict extends the costs of conflict into the next generation.
An education lost is opportunity that is lost forever -- for the children who are condemned to poverty and ignorance, and for the nations whose hopes of a better tomorrow are stolen from them.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Security Council - in the Secretary General's Annual Report on Children and Armed Conflict, he documents an increasing trend of direct and physical damage to schools, the closure of schools as a result of threats and intimidation, and the military occupation and use of schools as recruiting grounds in armed conflicts across the globe.
We all know these facts. But knowing is different from comprehending.
Do we really understand the scale of the problem when 42 % of those children who are not attending school are living in countries suffering from armed conflict?
Do we understand that those children will be paying a high price all their lives for the crimes of others? Crimes that are exacerbated by our silence?
Because it is a crime to deny a child the opportunity of an education.
The questions before us are simple and straightforward:
How serious are we about adhering to human rights resolutions?
How committed are we about compelling others to act in accordance with these resolutions?
Finally, what actions can we take to show that we truly comprehend the gravity of the problem and address it?
Distinguished members of the Security Council, over the past years, the Council has given attention to the protection of children in times of armed conflict.
We all agree that education is a basic human right and that attacks on schools, students, and teachers are human rights issues. These attacks violate international law and have been taken up in past Council resolutions.
While the work of the Council has been critical in addressing these problems, it is now time for the Security Council to take further steps.
In 2005, the Council adopted the MRM to ensure that six of the most serious violations of children's rights during conflict are reported.
Four years later, the Council took another important step by extending the trigger mechanism of the MRM to also include the killing and maiming, rape and sexual violence directed towards children.
We need to build on these resolutions and reinforce the MRM mechanism to insure that attacks against schools do not go unreported.
To achieve this, we must ensure that attacks against schools are also a trigger for listing parties that violate human rights.
We must add to the trigger list those who hold schools hostage to military conflicts through occupation, destruction or intimidation.
That is why we are here today: to take action to halt violations against children, and to hold perpetrators accountable.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have all read the Secretary General's report with interest and alarm. Despite what has been accomplished to date, attacks on schools, students and teachers are still increasing.
As I am sure you will agree, these abuses should not go unpunished. We need to send a clear message to everyone, especially those in nations in conflict, that we are serious about protecting the right to an education.
In the coming days, we have the opportunity to take these concrete steps:
First, by making attacks on schools and hospitals a trigger for listing violators in the Secretary General's report on Children and Armed Conflict, we raise the profile of this issue in the international community. And we send the critical message that the Security Council regards attacks on education as equally important as other violations against children.
Second, we must ensure that the MRM system monitors attacks on education, including attacks against students or education personnel, on a systematic and comprehensive basis.
The purpose of this monitoring is to demonstrate that the Council is adamant that these criminal acts will not go unpunished.
Third, we must insist on time-bound action plans to include commitments to end attacks on schools, including attacks against students or education personnel.
And finally, we must demand that all parties refrain from actions that impede education, including the use of schools for military purposes.
Depriving children of the right to education and of the right to be safe as they learn is to deprive them of the right to a real future. I am confident that you do comprehend this problem, and that you will act.
Members of the Security Council, you have an enormous opportunity to rescue children from attack and reconnect them to a greater future. You have the power; I urge you to use it.