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Yeah, another Newcastle rant...
Sorry to get back on this hobby horse again, but it's hard to restrain myself after watching Newcastle bend over for Wigan tonight. I'm too biased to judge whether or not it was a penalty, but either way they outclassed us. With a largely second-string team.
This really shouldn't be happening. We might have a thin squad at the minute with injuries and stuff, but with people like Emre, Shearer, Parker and Solano on the pitch we should be capable of better. For one thing, I honestly can't think of a team in the Premiership who waste more passes than Newcastle.
I could go on, but I'd be here forever. Basically, as I said last night, being a Newcastle fan is bastarding frustrating.
what's a
new castle ?
( sorry ! )
To be fair Wigan have done really well this year, lets focus on how well they've done, rather than how poor newcastle did.
Well, you're right,
Wigan have had an amazing season. However, what irked me so badly was the fact that they dropped the majority of their first team, and still pissed in our faces. Losing to Wigan is no shame, it's just the way we played that has pissed me off. (As I keep repeating! Sorry about that, I'm just too angry to be particularly articulate on the subject!)
even wigans (virtual) second team beat us into the ground. i don't think that should have been a penalty but they really did deserve to beat us, newcastle are so shit these days
what do you think...
of Souness? I'm really not much of a fan, since he was put in charge he has gradually frog marched 'Castle down the table. Even the signing of Owen for 16million has done little to fill the fans with confidence. Its a shame, because Newcastle fans really are some of the most loyal in the country. They really do desreve some success.
I've tried so hard to give him a chance
'cos he's had a bitch of a job given the injuries and shit, but I'm losing patience. I know things are tough at the club but after the last two performances, it seems he's not motivating the team. It's not all his fault, we look devoid of ideas, and have no creativity (in spite of the talent we have in midfield) but he's the one who should be geeing the team up and getting the best out of them.
i'm beginning to think...
it might be another football thread !
Sorry, Lyle...
You can start a basketball one if you like! ;-D
it will get
0 reply...
Yeah Newcastle have got a pretty good midfield, quality strikers, a tight defence, AN AMAZING KEEPER.
It really does defy logic. I can't see you kepping Emre much longer, hes had some good games and if he carries on, bigger teams might come looking.
i dont GET newcastle! in terms of signings in the summer i think they were 2nd only to tottenham their team on paper looks good to compete easily with most teams i nthe premiership excluding chelsea man utd arsenal etc... but they just dont seem to be working .. i thought they briefly were coming back but now they seem to be back where they started...
This is a topic that grinds my gears
First of all, Graeme Souness should never have got that job. We all know he was like, sixth choice or something, but what did he ever do to deserve managing such a huge club?
And re: injuries, I thought it was only Michael Owen currently injured? Fair enough you've had injuries so far, but your first eleven tonight didn't look too shocking. A (slightly) weakened Newcastle team should be pissing all over a second string Wigan team
Get Souness out. And if Neil Warnock is clever, he'll wait and take the job instead of Portsmouth. I'm aware this kind of contradicts what I said about Souness having done nothing to deserve the job, but I still reckon Warnock would get you playing better football
But you know what REALLY grinds my gears?
You, America. FUUUUUCK YOU
The injuries aren't that numerous, true...
Owen, Dyer, Taylor (an increasingly important player), Babayaro (a decreasingly important player), but they do highlight the thinness of our squad. Newcastle are now just a caricature of themselves. As for who should be next in the job, I'm not convinced about Neil Warnock, but there's really not many managers of great pedigree around at the moment. And no top-flight manager with sense would jump ship from their club into the mess of Newcastle.
Aye, forgot about Dyer
But he's so seldom fit it's easily done!
Ideally, Martin O'Neil would be ideal. He could turn you round. But because of his wifes condition, that looks unlikely. George Burley perhaps. Personally, I think you could still poach Sam Allardyce. He'd get you playing boring football at first, but anything is better than Souness
Alternatively, get the old goat Robson back, for comedy value if nothing else
is injured too
mackem ... *snigger*
I'm sorry yeah.
Yeah may have some decent places (read
:some) but players don't make a team.
Your manager isn't good enough. Your defence is horrible. Your midfield doesn't work together. Dyer is a joke. Shearer is past it... I haven't seen much of Luque. Shay Given is your only saving grace. You were hammered from start to finish today, by the Wigan reserve team.
Souness has to go.
I actually feel...
sorry for Dyer. He does seem to be pretty tormented by the constant injury problems. Either that or he's taking us all for serious mugs. Thank holy fuck for Given, if it weren't for him, it's completely conceivable we'd be bottom three. As for Luque, tonight he seemed either not even slightly arsed, or completely unfit. I'm praying he's not another Robert type...
Sorry to change the subject completely...
But i feel the need to rant.
Fucking ITV.
Watching the Carling Cup highlights, at the Riverside where Middlesbrough are playing Palace. There were about 13,000 people there. The commentator says "the fans clearly don't share the same enthusiasm for the cup they won 2 years ago, as the the club do". next match, Bolton vs Leicester... same thing Premiership club vs Championship club... about 10,00 there... and the same commentator didnt say fuck all.
Why do people always have a go at our attendances. Why alwasyaverage about 30,000... which puts us about Middle in the table of attendance. We have the highest amount of fans that live within a 20 mile radius, and we have like a really small catchment area. 30,000 is like half the population. Almost.
Rant over. I apologise for ruining your thread.
there were
fuck-all people at the newcastle wigan game ... hell our 4500 seemed liked the bigger half of the attendance some of the time
Yeah kinda.
about 18,000 is our lowest.
But who would pay 30 quid to go see a poor mid-table Greek time.
Seriously, ticket prices are stupidly out of control...
prices are bonkers. They charge £9 to see Bromley FC in the Ryman League. Non-league football with hardly any change from a tenner? T'ain't value, whichever way you look.
Oh, and back on topic:
I watched the Wigan-Newcastle game last night, and was amazed at the way a 'Top Ten' team were outclassed by a promoted sides reserves. Seriously, it was embarrassing. The only players who can leave that game with any credit are Shay Given and Peter Ramage, who both also looked good against Everton. But that's it.
Quite funny for the neutral though.
very very funny.
They all need a kick up the arse.
And a new manager.
I'm curious
as to how Graeme Souness ever gets a high profile managerial job. No, scratch that, I'm curious as to how he ever gets a managerial job at all. Who really thinks he's a good manager? He must have a lot of friends in high places.
To be fair
Parker can also come away from that game feeling he worked hard while all around him fell to bits. Ramage was good too. But the rest were laughable. And i'm a fan!
Oh yeah,
good call. He was properly fucked by the end of the game, I felt sorry for him. But he was doing the running for about five players. Just what, exactly, did Luque and N'Zogbia contribute to that team last night?!
I like Scotty Parker generally though.
as a newcastle fan
if we scored in that game last night it wouldve been a travesty, we deserved to be beaten. i know we have quite a lot of first choice players out (5 maybe 6) but this is still the strong side we could possibly have put out and we had no structure to our play and it looked like we didn't even want to go forward.
the only time we looked like we had any teeth in our play was once chopra got on and they'd scored
Proper makes you feel sick like.
The fact that you can go to the San Siro to see the milan derby for no more than a tenner.
You couldn't go see a conference game for that price in England.
The directors and shaeholders are laughing... but we're stupid enough to pay it, because ultimately we just want to see the football. I say we go on strike.
STOKE CITY vs QPR
on Saturday is £10 adults £5 concessions, but thats only something they do a couple times a season to try and push attendances up. Usually its about £19! A tad overpriced i think.
I'm off to...
Chester at the weekend Hollyoaks spotting and hopefully seeing the mighty Reds reach the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
The person i feel sorry for in this whole sorry debacle is...
Shay Given. Consistently excellent season after season despite having a highly dubious and ever changing defence in front of him.
Basically Newcastle have been let down by their players and Graeme Souness is a fucking terrible manager, look at his track record, piss poor at Liverpool, Blackburn, Celtic....he's a shit manager basically.
Souness was never at Celtic.
By Celtic
I think he means Rangers.
I'm ALWAYS getting those two confused.
Souness managerial honours
With Liverpool
FA Cup 1992
With Blackburn
Worthington Cup 2002
With Galatasaray
Turkish Cup 1996
With Rangers
Scottish league title 1987, 1989, 1990
Scottish league cup 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991
He's not exactly done 'nothing'. But that doesn't stop him being a cunt, that much is true.
all of those honuurs
yet he still seems to be shit.
Fortune_Favours is right about poor Given, easily our best player week in week out. he pretty much deserves to leave for a bigger club worthy of his talents and win some trophies
Thats shit all really.
He won the Turkish Cup with Galatasary (the biggest team in Turkey, who could possibly should have been challenging for the title).
THe FA Cup with Liverpool, again they shjould be winning trophies.
And who else wins league titles in Scotland? Anyone can do it.
Its only the Blackburn one he's got to be proud of...


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Stanthorpe ranked among the best regions to call home
STANTHORPE residents have welcomed the town's recognition as an ideal place to call home.
A recent story in the Australian Financial Review listed the region as one of the top 10 in Australia to live, particularly for those entering early semi-retirement.
Apple and Grape Harvest Festival president Greg Thouard said the ranking was "fantastic news" for the district.
"The core business of the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is to promote the district, its produce, its culture, its tourism opportunities and a great place to live," he said.
"I am glad the research analysts targeted social and inclusive communities and healthy and well-connected villages.
"Stanthorpe excels in this area. I see so many new faces out and about becoming involved and doing things. With opportunities to become involved from bands to choirs, committees, churches, art, tourism, weekend events, sport, volunteering I am happy to say I live in one of Australia's top 10 havens to call home."
Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Chamber of Commerce president John Bylicki said this reaffirmed his view that city-dwellers would be clever to make a regional move.
He said Sydneysiders, for example, could "capitalise on the unsustainable market values of their homes and realise the significant capital gains tax free windfalls before any property crash".
"For many, they could use these funds to bring forward retirement, relocate to Stanthorpe and be better off financially and in terms of lifestyle than working for another five plus years and missing out on this opportunity," Mr Bylicki said.
Ray White principal Jez McNamara told the Australian Financial Review the Southern Downs had plenty of opportunities to 'retire young'.
"The standout town we see is Stanthorpe," he said.
"The region is noted for stunning scenery, wineries, olive groves, apple and stone fruit production and bed-and-breakfast accommodation.
"The area is popular for weekend trips and we see early retirees not necessarily wanting to sit on their hands and do nothing, so they tend to buy small businesses such as cottage accommodation or small boutique vineyards."
Southern Downs mayor Tracy Dobie also welcomed the high ranking.
"It is great that the Southern Downs and particularly Stanthorpe has scored in the Top 10 areas to call home in Australia," Cr Dobie said.
"But it really comes as no surprise as we have so much to offer here.
"When you look at the reasons why people choose a new place to live, we have them all."
She said a great location, unique natural habitats and a great climate were contributing factors, along with the educational facilities, services and infrastructure.
"If you look specifically at Stanthorpe, there is no doubt it is one of the most desirable towns to live in Australia," she said.
"As a region we are open for business and we're very keen for more people to make the move to the Southern Downs."
Cr Dobie said more information about the council's incentives for new residents was available here.
Article sourced from http://www.stanthorpeborderpost.com.au/news/stanthorpe-ranked-among-the-best-regions-to-call-h/3131247/

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In a Sept. 15 meeting to resolve a funding crisis, PowerAgent's board and investor group tentatively agreed to continue financing the venture, though the company's fate isn't yet secure, said its president, David Carlick.
"The board and investors have instructed me that we have an agreement in principal to fund the company on an aggressive basis, which is at the high end of the numbers we've been talking about," said Mr. Carlick. In an earlier interview, Mr. Carlick told Advertising Age the company was seeking a third round of venture financing for $20 million, in accordance with its business plan.
Mr. Carlick surprised industry observers by appealing to a Silicon Valley investors conference last week for urgent investment at "distressed prices" after the original investment team balked at the new round of funding. The company, which aims to target ads to consumers who sign up for special promotions, publicly debuted only five weeks ago and is a month away from launching commercial service. For further details on its funding crisis, see yesterday's coverage on AdAge.com.
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text: Intel's fine with me, as long as Microsoft is not in the picture. But what will happen, or when will we get faster or price drops in the Powerbooks? I guess they did just update, but does this mean we won't get another for a while? Or what about a NEW Powerbook?


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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ecuador Photo Essay
I have been wondering for several months how to write a post about the time I spent in Ecuador. I am still at a loss for good words to describe the experience of Ecuador and the people of the Andes. Considering how my own nation and culture are in many ways still a mystery to me, I doubt I could do justice to the world of Ecuador. Instead I'm posting my first photo essay of images from Ecuador.
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Hi Ray,
I'm sending you a tiny selection of the many photos I took at the Jan 14 Muskoka Wildlife Centre workshop. It was a great experience being able to get so close to the animals (I'm not forgetting Luna the owl) and to take their pictures without having a wire fence in the way. Although I took hundreds of images that day, there were times when I just watched the animals for the pleasure of seeing them -- magical.
I hope to see you at another workshop very soon,
Paul James
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Kim Yi Dionne: This post is the last of a three-part series on recent political science scholarship that examines gender and political leadership around the world. The first post by Farida Jalalzai discussed global trends of women achieving executive office, and the second by Leonardo Arriola and Martha Johnson examined women's influence in African governance. Today's post is a contribution from Jana Morgan, Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Tennessee. Her research focuses on issues of inequality, exclusion and representation, especially how economic, social and political inequalities affect marginalized groups and undermine democratic institutions and outcomes. Her post draws from "Latin American Attitudes toward Women in Politics: The Influence of Elite Cues, Female Advancement, and Individual Characteristics," an article which appeared in the American Political Science Review, and "Gender and the Latin American Voter," which is part of The Latin American Voter, a volume edited by Ryan Carlin, Matthew Singer and Elizabeth Zechmeister.
Latin America has seen dramatic increases in women's presence in national politics over the past 25 years. Six Latin American countries have elected female presidents since 1990, and women currently govern three of the region's largest countries – Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
Outside the presidency, women's representation as national lawmakers and Cabinet ministers has also grown. In the 1990s, less than 10 percent of lawmakers across the region were women, today (in part thanks to gender quota laws) women hold more than 20 percent of seats in the region's legislatures. Female representation as cabinet ministers has nearly tripled over the past 25 years from about 8 percent to 22 percent of Cabinet appointments.
However, these gains may not be signs of permanent progress toward sustained female influence in politics. Public support for women in politics varies across the region, and men are consistently less enthusiastic than women about female leadership. In some countries, like Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Guyana, a majority of men believe women are not as effective leaders as are male politicians.
Figure 1: Percent who disagree that men make better political leaders than women, by country and sex
In a recent American Political Science Review article co-authored with Melissa Buice, we analyzed these attitudes toward female leadership and found that recent trends toward greater representation for women do not necessarily have their foundation in firm or immutable egalitarian values. Instead, support for female leadership, especially among men is context-dependent and thus prone to reversal.
First, male attitudes are influenced by elite cues. Where (typically male) presidents do not nominate women to the Cabinet, male voters are less likely to favor female leadership. Thus, elite actions that fail to promote women's political credibility can erode or stymie men's support for women in politics.
Second, economic opportunities for women produce a backlash effect among men. In countries where more professional jobs are filled by women, male support for female leadership is low. Therefore, although opportunities for professional advancement heighten gender egalitarianism among individual female professionals who directly benefit from this progress, such advancement does not produce broader, society-wide dividends. Instead, men seem to perceive economic progress for women as a threat, creating a cyclical dynamic in gender egalitarian attitudes rather than promoting steady progress (at least among men).
Third, support for women in leadership is higher among women and men who are frustrated with the status quo, but this effect is only present when female politicians are largely excluded from positions of power. In these contexts, women are viewed as outsiders who may disrupt entrenched hierarchies or reform failed institutions. As a result, those dissatisfied with the current state of affairs are more likely to support female leadership. However as women make gains in achieving national representation, they lose their outsider status and no longer appeal to those seeking an alternative to the unsatisfactory status quo. The figure below displays this conditional relationship among women (the effect is similar among men).
Figure 2: Effect of trust in government on support for female leadership, conditioned on women's presence in the cabinet (female respondents)
Moreover, the above finding together with negative fallout from Laura Chinchilla's recently concluded presidency in Costa Rica suggests that poor governance by individual female politicians may undermine abstract gender egalitarian attitudes. This erosion is particularly likely among people whose egalitarian attitudes have primarily utilitarian motivations, based on the rationale that female leaders may provide solutions to a broken political system. Overall, our analysis indicates that promoting gender egalitarian political attitudes is not an automatic process that will simply reinforce itself as women make economic and political gains.
The substantive impact of advances in women's descriptive representation remain uncertain as well. Women's concerns are frequently outside mainstream political debates throughout Latin America. In a forthcoming chapter examining gender and voting behavior in the region, I find that parties and party systems are not connecting effectively with women through typical policy appeals and ideological position-taking. When parties offer meaningful policy alternatives to voters, these options influence men but not women, because women do not view the parties' agendas as relevant to their primary concerns.
Women also do not see male politicians as likely to take up issues that particularly concern women. As a result, women tend to vote for female candidates when they are presented with the option, even if the female candidate does not share their ideological inclination or partisan affiliation. Thus, female voters calculate that a woman in office is more likely to stand for their concerns than a male candidate who shares their policy preferences. Men, on the other hand, are motivated more by a candidate's ideology than their gender.
Overall, despite significant advances in women's presence in the Latin American political sphere, opportunities for substantive influence lag behind descriptive representation, and gender egalitarian attitudes in the mass public remain vulnerable to reversals.
For policymakers and activists wishing to promote gender equality, my research suggests several possible strategies. First, given the importance of elite cues, pushing leaders to promote women's access to power has the potential to encourage support for feminist goals among men (provided women's performance in office does associate them with a failed political class). Second, because access to education and professional occupations promotes feminist consciousness among women, expanding female educational and employment opportunities may facilitate women's political progress as well. Finally, by highlighting how female voters often remain disengaged from established dimensions of political contestation and therefore represent a significant, untapped source of support, entrepreneurial parties and political elites in the region might be encouraged to advocate for women's concerns.


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May 8, 2015
Turkey May Buy Russia's S-300 Air Defense System
Turkey is currently looking to spend between $3.4-$4 billion on an air and missile defense system as part of its T-LORAMIDS program. Russia had put in a bid for its Antey-2500 air defense system (the export version of the S-300) for that contract, along with defense companies from Europe, the United States and China..
In September 2013, Turkey shocked many by announcing it had selected the proposal submitted by China (CPMEIC) to jointly develop its HQ-9 system (FT-2000). This raised the hackles of Ankara's NATO allies, including the United States, who said the HQ-9 system was not interoperable with NATO's larger, Patriot-based air defense system.
In addition, many NATO allies, including Washington, said that connecting the HQ-9 to NATO's Patriot systems would leave the latter vulnerable to Chinese espionage. Furthermore, CPMEIC, the maker of the HQ-9, is under U.S. sanctions because of its arms sales to countries like North Korea and Iran.
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Happy, Healthy & Broke
Now that I have made not only the decision, but actually effort to be healthier, I have noticed that I kinda feel like I need to do certain things. That I have to not eat certain things because it is part of the current trend of being healthy.
Don't have any meat! No dairy! No fish! Don't use white flour!
Am I the only one that feels like this?
I can't live off just kale . . . I don't even like kale, unless it is with lot of other vegetables, seasoning and sometimes peanut butter. And I can't give up meat! Cut it down a bit . . . yes, but out of my life completely . . . nope, no can do, not even going to try.
But then I thought, why I feel so pressured to do this? Even though I really don't want to.
Also the amount of money that I am spending now. I don't mind spending it on fruit and vegetables, those I can easily shop around and get for a cheap price, especially when it is in season. But the ingredients that I never even heard of or be able to pronounce. And how many super foods are there that are demanded in all these recipes books and on those popular blogs and (my beloved) Pintrest?
For examples, the amount of recipes that I have seem for Matcha Powder. They all look amazing, the green; so vibrant. I brought some, then later found out that Matcha Powder is mostly used a an alternative for people who drink or and want to cut down on have a healthier version to coffee . . . I don't even drink coffee! Never have and never will . . . but I have added Matcha too my smoothies.
And do I really need to buy all these (very often) expensive cooking equipment? It is really needed to make something that is meant to be so simple to cook?
Is being healthy meant to put me into debt? My credit card is already annoyed at my going on holiday for my birthday . . . and again this month. And don't let me not even go into detail about how the sales have been bugging me to spend . . . spoiler alert . . . the sales won. My credit card is straight up angry with me.
Also, I am running out of space in my kitchen, to buy more equipment . . . where would I even put them? But that doesn't stop me from desperately wanting a Vitamix blender . . . it is even on my amazon wish list, just in case one of my friends or family win the lottery and feel like spoiling me. Oh the super smooth nut butters I could make . . . the ice cream; that would have of cause been healthy, the money I would save on almond flour rather than buying it in a health food shop. I have serious plans for that Vitamix! Pity is cost over £399 . . . for a blender, and this is the cheaper version!
It's like it has become an addiction. My poor little (not so little really) book shelf is being filled with cook books! I can't stop buying them. There is more healthy cook books than any other books on my shelf (I wont mention the amount of dvd's I have on the same "little" shelf either . . . just too embarrassing).
But why do I feel like I have to spend all my money on this pursuit of healthiness?
I will be happier when am healthier . . . but do I have to be broke at the same time? What is the point of getting to a healthy size, when I don't have any money to buy new clothes?
For now . . . I won't spend anymore money on cooking equipment or . . . and it pains me to say this . . . cook books. I will have to spend money of the essentials like fruit and veg. But none of this fancy ingredients that I will only use once then leave to go way past it used by dates . . . I have totally done this *hangs head in shame* more than once.
But I refuse to go broke for health.


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DNA carries the genetic information of a cell and consists of thousands of genes. Each gene serves as a recipe on how to build a protein molecule. Proteins perform important tasks for the cell functions or serve as building blocks. The flow of information from the genes determines the protein composition and thereby the functions of the cell.
The DNA is situated in the nucleus, organized into chromosomes. Every cell must contain the genetic information and the DNA is therefore duplicated before a cell divides (replication). When proteins are needed, the corresponding genes are transcribed into RNA (transcription). The RNA is first processed so that non-coding parts are removed (processing) and is then transported out of the nucleus (transport). Outside the nucleus, the proteins are built based upon the code in the RNA (translation).


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"I want a boy." Julian declared one sunny afternoon as we sat outside, heads in the grass, staring up at a huge tree whose branches hung over us.
"Okay. But what if we don't have a boy?" I was staring up and not at him.
"Well, I think we should keep trying until we have one." He said it so matter-of-factly that I was afraid to turn my head and look at him. What was he saying, exactly? That we would have many children? That we wouldn't stop until we had his coveted boy?
My heart started beating a little too fast and my stomach flip-flopped.
I said nothing.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Eavesdropping crica 1991
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My 30th B'day is about a month away and in three days I will be putting my diet and workout routine into overdrive as I enter the next decade of my life stronger, faster, better and of course thinner!
My new personal life & fitness goal is to drop dead weight and become more discipline in obtaining the things I want the most by living a succinct and garbage free life.
If my personal thinspo isn't enough for you to trash your terrible eating habits then check out the latest entry 18 of "Junk Food Journals."
Hello, my name is Chris Newman (IG: Christophe_Mari). I'm from Washington D.C. and I'm 29 years old. I work at Vida Fitness in Washington D.C. I love to read books, listen to music, write, travel, shop, learn, deejay, play video games, and spend time with my friends and family.
Workout Philosophy: If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can move mountains.
Meal 1: 8 a.m.
– 10 egg whites.
– 1¼ cups oatmeal (dry measure) or 11⁄2 raisin bagels.
– 8 oz. orange juice or 1 cup mixed fruit.
Meal Totals: 669 calories, 58 g protein, 93 g carbs, 7 g fat.
Meal 2: 11 a.m.
– 8 oz. chicken breast.
– 1 small to medium potato.
Meal Totals: 409 calories, 56 g protein, 37 g carbs, 3 g fat.
Meal 3: 1 p.m.
– Whey protein shake (2 scoops).
– 6-8 rice cakes.
Meal Totals: 450 calories, 48 g protein, 58 g carbs, 2 g fat.
Meal 4 (postworkout): 3 p.m.
– 8 oz. turkey breast.
– 2-3 cups cooked pasta or white rice.
– 1 whole-grain roll.
Meal Totals: 1,096 calories, 78 g protein, 177 g carbs, 4 g fat.
Meal 5: 6 p.m.
– 8 oz. ground beef (95% lean).
– 1 slice low-fat cheese.
– 2 slices whole-grain bread.
– 1 piece fruit.
Meal Totals: 593 calories, 59 g protein, 57 g carbs, 13 g fat.
Meal 6: 9 p.m.
– Whey protein shake (2 scoops).
Meal Totals: 170 calories, 40 g protein, 2 g carbs, 0 g fat.
Daily Totals: 3,387 calories, 339 g protein, 424 g carbs, 29 g fat.
Cheat Day: 2 turkey sandwiches on wheat bread with mayonnaise orange juice and a cup of yogurt. 2 slices of chicken and veggie pizza with water.
Diet Trick: Drinking lots of water. At least 8 glasses a day to burn fat.
Problem Area: My abs are my hardest area to keep toned. I work on them everyday performing leg lifts and butterfly kicks.
Key to Discipline: Seeing the progress I want in my mind and setting a specific time to workout everyday. I also take selfies after every work out to inspire myself and others.
Workout Routine: Monday – Chest Tuesday – Shoulders Wednesday – Abs Thursday – Rest Fri – Legs Sat – Cardio and Biceps.
My name is Christian Carter (IG: AllOutOfHashtags), 34 year old southern man who has called Manhattan home for the past 10 years. I'm still the same 9 year-old southern boy who preferred day dreaming over dreaming while sleep. I'm funny, loyal and spend my life knee-deep in a downbeat, drinking margaritas and creating art of all kinds.
I started working out as a youngin' after while watching the movie Aliens with my family my brother proclaimed that I was built just like the lead actress Sigourney Weaver. They're jokes still play in my head every time I think I don't have another set/rep in me. "Come through Sigourney".
Workout Philosophy: Try anything once. Rock Climbing, Spin, hell… Climb a tree.
Breakfast: a Smoothie or Fresh Juice.
Lunch: Any and all things Mexican.
Dinner: Mexican or Sushi and a Margarita.
Cheat Day: I eat what I want and workout hard. Indulging in food you love isn't cheating on the quest to a better you, it's simply you enjoying your life.
Diet Trick: don't know if I believe in the idea of tricks. What I will say is a varied diet is important. Most people eat a variation of 10 meals their entire life. This causes them to lose out on many important vitamins, minerals and fats.
Problem Area: Ive learned to not fight the God given structure and shape of my body. Always editing but I'm no longer giving it to the idea that any of it is a PROBLEM.
Key to Discipline: A healthy addiction to growth and change.
Workout Routine: Do something physical a every day.
I'm Anthony Black (IG: MRBLACKTALKS) 28 years old from St. Petersburg/Tampa Florida your typical serial monogamist who loves romance, Carrie Bradshaw, sarcasm, barbells, and Beyoncé. I work in sales in the multifamily property management industry in the sunshine state. Obsessive amounts of gym time & blogging keep me out of club and off xanax. Basically, I want to be hot forever.
Workout Philosophy: I'm a strong believer in my favorite hashtag, #TrophyHusbandGoals. It's not about being idolized. To me, it's all about being confident, feeling sexy, and knowing that I'm worthy of being placed on a mantle piece.
Breakfast: Since I workout in the mornings before work, I usually have a vegan protein shake, (pea protein, brown rice protein, & hemp protein mix), an egg & turkey sausage.
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad with a banana or Quaker protein banana nut oatmeal.
Dinner: I have extremely limited patience and cooking skills so talapia, broccoli, & a glass of white wine is my go to dinner choice.
Cheat Day:This only happens when I'm drunk and it's 2am, but my favorite cheat meal has to be a Taco bell, chicken quesarito–no siracha with a side of sour cream. In Jesus' name.
Diet Trick: Apple cider vinegar helps with digestion & works as an appetite suppressant. I've also used those waist trainer-esque, belly wraps while working out. I'm no Kim Kardashian but I do think it made a difference with my mini muffin tops.
Problem Area: My stomach. Believe it or not, I can bloat like a house. One meal could be the difference between me having a six pack or a two pack.
Key to Discipline: I usually shame myself and feed my inner narcissist by following ridiculously hot people on instagram. That usually gives me the superficial motivation I need to get off my ass.
Workout Routine: I do a five day schedule. A chest day, leg day, back & shoulders, leg day #2, and biceps/triceps.


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Aides to Donald Trump have discussed asking former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to publicly apologize for insulting the president-elect in order to pave the way for a nomination to lead the State Department.Considering how the Reagan administration was often led astray by its moderates, the God-Emperor Ascendant's team should know better than to put any trust in Mitt Romney. While Romney is competent and probably will take orders and do as he's told, he's simply not popular with, or trusted by, anyone who isn't a Mormon or a GOPe figure.
A Trump transition aide confirmed to DailyMail.com on Friday that there have been 'discussions' inside Trump Tower about the possibility. The source wouldn't say if Trump himself is aware of those discussions or has given them his blessing.
Romney famously tore into Trump in March, telling a Utah audience that the New York billionaire was 'a phony, a fraud. His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University. He's playing members of the American public for suckers: He gets a free ride to the White House, and all we get is a lousy hat.'
But eight months after the former Massachusetts governor said that 'dishonesty is Donald Trump's hallmark' and mocked his 'bullying, the greed, the showing off, the misogyny, the absurd third-grade theatrics,' Trump is reportedly considering making him America's top diplomat.
There is simply no significant benefit to a situation where the best case scenario is that he doesn't stab his boss in the back. Bring in new blood. Surely there is someone else out there with height, good teeth, and executive hair.
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As momentum builds for wide-scale development and deployment of electric energy storage technologies, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has been taking a fresh look at how it can facilitate the integration of energy storage resources into wholesale electric markets. Advancements in energy storage technology and the ability of these resources to improve grid reliability and efficiency have been the primary drivers of FERC's initiatives. Until recently, the only technology widely used for energy storage was pumped storage hydro, which can only be economically developed where there is viable geography, topology and a significant discrepancy between on-peak and off-peak power costs. In 2014, pumped hydroelectric resources represented approximately 98 percent of the over 22 gigawatts of installed electric storage capacity in the U.S.[1] However, lithium-ion electric battery resources have recently taken a larger role in ancillary services markets, and the development of other emerging storage technologies continues to advance. The Energy Storage Association reports that the energy storage market is set to develop rapidly, with an expected six gigawatts of storage capacity to be added in 2017 and over 40 gigawatts of installed storage capacity by 2022.[2] While conventional pumped storage hydroelectric projects will continue, on a gigawatt basis, to comprise the lion's share of U.S. storage capacity for the foreseeable future, lithium-ion batteries and flywheel technologies have steadily increased their respective market shares since 2010, and these technologies are poised for continued expansion.
Based on its long history of licensing pumped storage projects, FERC is familiar with the capabilities of electric energy storage facilities to integrate with the power grid. However, as new technologies with more diverse operating characteristics have been deployed, FERC has grappled with how to treat storage projects – should they be classified as generation, transmission, load or all of the above? Historically, FERC addressed the interconnection and sale of electricity from pumped facilities and other storage technologies, including batteries, flywheels, and compressed air resources just as it would any other generating facility. However, energy storage devices can play many different roles. They can act like a generator, selling energy, capacity and ancillary services in wholesale electricity markets. They also can function as a transmission asset, correcting transmission voltage and frequency by absorbing or releasing electricity as needed. In addition, storage resources function as load centers when they charge from the grid to purchase energy for later discharge or to reduce system load by providing demand response services.
In many ways, advancements in energy storage technologies and their deployment have outpaced the development of wholesale electric market rules that recognize the unique abilities, limitations and needs of storage resources. In the absence of a clear federal policy, transmission-owning utilities and regional transmission organizations (RTOs) have developed disparate rules governing the participation of energy storage resources in wholesale electric markets. As one RTO executive recently put it, "[We've] had kind of fits and starts with [storage] … but as far as having a clear policy, well, that's never happened."[3]
That may change very soon. The rulemaking and policy proceedings initiated by FERC in late 2016 and early 2017 could result in clear, standardized RTO policies relating to the participation of energy storage projects in wholesale electric power markets. There is, however, some uncertainty. FERC currently lacks a quorum of commissioners necessary to issue orders in the pending rulemaking and policy proceedings described below. In addition, the President has an opportunity to fill four out of the five FERC commissioner seats and to select a new FERC chairman, which he could do by the end of the year. So far, the President has made two nominations, and, despite speculation, it is unknown who the third and fourth candidates will be or who will serve as FERC chairman. All candidates will require confirmation by the Senate, which will take a few months. Once the new commissioners and chairman are in place, FERC could decide to abandon or shelve the rulemakings described below, but doing so would ignore the need for clear rules for a growing industry. Moreover, recent FERC orders have set precedent that, in effect, implements many of the proposals set forth in the pending rulemakings, thereby making it more difficult for FERC's new leadership to completely change course.
Read the full article here.


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'Planning for retirement should start the day you took employment'
The spectre of retired Nigerians, especially those who were in government employment, falling down dead in queues just to collect paltry sums has continued to worry many. With government resources dwindling daily, what form of respite can retirees get? How would those in employment now fare years after they retire? What about artisans who are not in formal employment, who looks after them? A retired human resource expert and Chief Executive of Karisma Consultancy Associates Ltd, Mr. Izevbua G. Ogunmwonyi, has provided useful insight into retirement issues as they relate to poor saving culture, lavish lifestyles and poor social expectation. Ogunmwonyi has also drawn from his own experiences to write a book, Retirement and You: A Compendium of Retirement Best Practices that explains retirement imperatives
What inspired you to write a book on retirement?
I have been in human resource all my life; I have retired people when they work. I have carried out this assignment the organizations where I worked. And during that time I realised that they usually looked rather haggard, not having anything to fall back on after retirement since they were not able to cater for themselves.
Moreso, when I retired and started my own consultancy outfit, I was one of the consultants selected by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in the Presidency to carry out workshops for about 35 – 40 thousand retired civil servants between 2006 and 2008. I carried out most of the retirement seminars. During that time, too, I taught them what to do when they retire. And the questions and answers that I got from them are indicative of the fact that they needed to have been prepared well in advance for retirement. Throughout the seminar, I started making up my mind that these issues that we discussed, they could be put in a book for them and others to read at their spare time before retirement.
That was the beginning of my thinking about writing on retirement. The idea started maturing when I ran other workshops on management. And now being retired myself, and I didn't have anything to fall back on, I felt that this was the time I could draw from my experiences to guide other retirees. All the privileges I enjoyed when I was working were no longer there, likewise the friends I made at work, and I had to start creating new friends. When I was carrying out research for the book I discovered that if one is not careful, you could become a nuisance when you visit your colleagues regularly in the office. All these put together really made me sit back, talk about it in detail, carry out research, and that was how the book was borne.
So, it became easy when I started thinking about writing a book; I started calling on my experiences all the while that I worked in different companies as head of human resources.
So, at what age or time should an employee start preparing for his or her retirement?
Now it is very clear to me that it should start when a person takes up employment. What I teach is that as soon as you start work, you should also start thinking about retirement and start planning for it. Then you start saving and also invest the product of your savings, and think ahead. It becomes critical when it is about 20 years or 10 years to your retirement and you begin to look at the savings that you have made. Then you begin to know and feel what it is likely to be when you retire. It is basic to do this, but in the book that I have written, you will learn to get ready even earlier, and more seriously the examples in the book will warn you to start getting prepared by taking issues into your hands early.
In fact, I am thinking of doing a second book on retirement, where I will talk in detail about retirement planning, and critically examine the years between 2004 and 2014. In retirement, you have issues of family, issues of finance and issues with the economy; nobody knows what the economy is going to be like tomorrow. So, these are the things one needs to be prepared for. My book contains a lot of advice to anybody who is working now.
One thing I have come to understand as a human resource expert is that is no amount of salary could be enough. One thing about saving is discipline, and learning to use money well.
Saving is a challenge. What measures do you propose to overcome it?
When you look at our environment, it is possible to think that when you start work, you need to start saving, because our environment does not let you work at your own pace. Learning the habit to save is a great discipline and it is very difficult for anybody to do, especially the young ones who are used to cheap money, and peer pressures. These societal issues push people to feel that it is very difficult to save. But if you take your savings as tax, which you do not have immediate access to then it becomes a habit.
How does Nigeria's poor manufacturing, innovative sector impede retirement plans?
A great deal! We live in a society where we don't produce yet we want to live far beyond our means. Even in this era of conspicuous consumption we can still live within our means. That is why people look at us as being corrupt, but corruption is not in us. It is in our environment that we copy. The government should also make sure that we have the basic amenities – good road, electricity, good schools, and then we will begin to see things differently. But having said that, when you retire you retire alone. You don't take anybody with you.
So, what role does insurance play in all this?
The idea of insurance is a very good one, but our perception of insurance in Nigeria is poor. People will tell that when you have accident, the insurance company will not pay, but the good ones pay if you know how to structure your case well. You should look for insurance company that has a name and a good pedigree. Life is better now; people are living longer because of the facilities that we have, and we have more understanding about dieting. If you have insurance cover, it is very good; it is also free from tax. It is highly encouraged; anything that would help you put money aside towards your retirement is good.
It doesn't have to be only those in formal employment; self-employed artisans can also imbibe the culture of saving something aside for their retirement. Imagine an artisan saving N500 every week for 20 years or more.
Don't forget that by the time you retire, you are weaker; your reflexes are duller and your agility is reduced. So, if you retired at 60, you may still have 30 to 35 years to live. Some people even live up to the age of 100, and you find them with acute presence of mind. In the long run, it shows that we are not dead after all when we retire.
In your view, are the pension fund administrators (PFA) living up to expectation?
With regards to the issues of pension Acts 2004 and 2014, we are still having agitations that retirees are not being paid their dues when it falls due.
The Act repealing the Pension Act 2004 came into being on July 1, 2014. Amongst other things in the Act is that those having less than three years to retire are not covered by the Act, and will be paid pre-2014 benefits whereas those having three years and above to retire will have their contributions pre-2014 put in a sinking fund. When they retire the money in the sinking fund would be added to the contributions (staff and employers) made post 2014. It is the cumulative total that the pensioner would receive variously at retirement.
The Pension Commission staff (Pencom) are now better trained and motivated to perform their roles. Do not forget there are 23 Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) out of which the employees can have Retirement Saving Account (RSA) with. There are likely to be healthy competition among them to the benefits of employees. All said and done, I believe that Pension Commission will perform their supervising roles better from time to time.
Today if you look at the frequency of complaints about none payment of pension, it is gradually reducing. So, the Pension Commission (PENCOM) will continue to improve. We cannot run away from the fact that the more we look after our pensioners, the more the society will appreciate pensioners' contribution to the national economy.
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Peterborough Petes unveil new uniforms for 2014-15 season/
The OHL's Peterborough Petes unveiled new uniforms on Tuesday. The updated look will be implemented next fall for the start of the 2014-15 season.
Here's some of what was in the team's press release:
The Petes will wear three different jersey designs next season. The light jerseys will feature cream colouring with black and maroon accents, the dark jerseys will feature black colouring with cream and maroon accents, and the traditional jerseys will replicate the current maroon and white jerseys worn by the team.
In a press conference that was open to the public, Vice President of the Petes Board of Directors Dave Pogue noted that "the new design is a fresh look that also incorporates the proud history of this franchise and important aspects of our past."
"This new jersey style and colour scheme that was unveiled is fresh and exciting, but also incorporates the Petes' heritage and tradition," added Petes General Manager Michael Oke. "The Peterborough Petes will continue to boast one of the most recognizable jerseys and logos in all of hockey – if not in all of sport."
The Petes said they released the jerseys now so that fans didn't see them for the first time in retail catalogs. But they will not be used in any games until next season.
Only the home and road sweaters are new. The Petes will hang onto the maroon as an alternate jersey — which is good since that's the color they're known for.
You can find more photos from the unveiling on the Petes' Facebook page.


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Solar stocks have clearly been heavily affected by the political fall out following the Solyndra affair – and unfortunately the political debacle only looks likely to get worse. The Hill now reports that the Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are deeply focused on attempting to prove that the Obama Administration broke the law in restructuring the $535m loan guarantee it had granted to Solyndra.
Clearly, this is largely politically motivated and as such is only likely to remain so as we move deeper into the election season. However, from an investment perspective, the rights and wrongs of the situation are not so important as the simple fact that financing in this arena has now become heavily politicized.
As I have argued in previous articles, this cannot be good. In particular, one of the last areas of support for solar is the 24 GW US utility scale pipeline. This needs to be financed and on historical numbers each 1 GW requires as much as $4bn in loan guarantees, although not all projects are reliant on financing support. Nevertheless, the politicization of the required financing funnel is a real concern – for a more detailed discussion of the issues see my previous articles here and here,
This really has become a daily political pantomine and there is little point in going over every cut and thrust of the debate. However, a very clear statement made to The Hill by Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's investigative panel, should be taken as a clear warning to continue to be cautious with regard to this sector:
"Once we establish clearly that DOE broke the law, that will send a very strong message……. The next step after that is to see why [Energy Secretary Steven Chu] did it, and [whether it is] tied to the White House and President Obama's inner circle," Stearns said, referring to Chu's decision to approve the restructuring agreement."
- the obvious political fall-out from the Solyndra affair, as discussed above
- Oversupply and an inventory problem, which will take quite some time to unwind. The recent continued decline in polysilicon, solar wafer and solar module prices is clearly indicative of this continued problem – for more detail see here.
Disclosure: I have no positions in the stocks discussed.


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Don't blame Paper magazine because its Tuesday night show at the South Street Seaport with hip-hop star Drake and Hanson turned into a mob scene. "We didn't send out any invites," editor David Hershkovitz told us. "We announced it to our readers online late last week. Eventually, this info got onto the radio, which brought it to a whole different level and type of audience that didn't really know anything about Paper." He added, "This has been characterized as a riot, but to me it was more of a riot averted. If it were a riot, a lot more people would have been injured and a lot more damage would have been done." More than 10,000 fans showed up, some of whom threw chairs off a balcony and got sprayed with mace by the NYPD. Drake's rep said not to blame him, either — while he promoted the show at in-store appearances, he didn't mention it on the radio. "The concert was not part of Drake's ongoing tour or produced by Drake's team," the rep said.
Paper magazine won't take the blame for Drake melee
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Verizon is offering FiOS TV customers another opportunity to see the latest in 3D programming, with a new video-on-demand offering from WealthTV. The premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network is making an episode of its series on classic cars, "Wealth on Wheels Classic," available in 3D - only for Verizon's FiOS TV subscribers.
"As we progress with 3D on FiOS TV, programming like this from WealthTV gives our customers a chance to see what 3D on FiOS is really all about," said Tricia Lynch, director of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon. "Seeing the classic cars come to life in 3D will make viewers feel like they're in the driver's seat, especially with the incredible picture quality only FiOS can deliver. We look forward to providing more 3D programming like this."
Robert Herring Sr., CEO of WealthTV, said, "It's clear that Verizon FiOS TV is committed to offering its customers the best possible viewing experience, from its robust high- definition offering to its leadership role in the deployment of lifelike 3D programming. WealthTV has a number of 3D production crews in the field, producing exciting travel, adventure, culinary and documentary programs that will be available to FiOS customers in the near future."
WealthTV's 3D VOD program is available to all FiOS TV customers across the country who have a 3D television set, 3D glasses and a high-definition set-top box. FiOS TV customers can find the 3D "Wealth on Wheels" episode in the "High Definition" VOD folder, under HD 3D. The episode features the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Irvine, Calif., and highlights more than a dozen priceless classic automobiles and the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The episode was produced by WealthTV, using the latest stereoscopic technology to further enhance the viewing experience.
WealthTV is available on FiOS TV in standard definition on Channel 169, high definition on Channel 669, and on VOD in 3D and HD. FiOS TV's leading VOD service includes 18,000 monthly titles, 70 percent of which are free. In addition, FiOS offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 565 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
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It would loom up on the left every time I drove to Melbourne reminding me of my laziness. The You Yangs.
I spent 12 years in Geelong before I finally got around to going there. 12 years of driving by and saying, "You know, I still haven't been to the You Yangs".
Everyday life creates apathy for those attractions that are closest to home.
The most well known attraction of the You Yangs Regional Park is Flinders Peak, a 319 meter high granite summit.
It takes about 12 years an hour to climb Flinders Peak. The 360 degree views of the square parceled farm land all the way to Melbourne and across the bay makes the 450 steps and the 200 meter ascent worthwhile.
I anticipated that this walk would be a bit harder than it turned out to be so I didn't lug my camera up with me and had to make do with my phone. It wasn't up to the job of capturing the landscape.
The Flinders Peak isn't the only walk that can be tackled at the You Yangs. Big Rock, the East – West Loop and Branding Yard Trail all start from the Turntable car park. I figure I'll get there again by 2028.


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Motor oil viscosity is generally known as a measurement of thickness. But more specifically, viscosity determines an oil's resistance to flowing in liquid form as well as its resistance to shearing (breaking down) as it's slammed around inside an engine. In this article, we'll discuss why viscosity is important to you by taking looking at the characteristics of viscosity and how it relates to motor oil.
When defining "viscosity", it's important to note that viscosity of oils will typically fluctuate based on temperature. Any kind of syrup is a good example because it has a high viscosity at cold temperatures - making it thick and difficult to pour. Heat that same syrup up, and it becomes a low viscosity oil that's thinner and runnier. For comparison, water has a low viscosity that remains constant.
Lower viscosity motor oil is easier to pump through narrow orifices and filters, and it will drain down to the sump faster for recirculation. The down side of lower viscosity is the protective film of oil cannot support as much weight and pressure in critical areas such as crankshaft bearings.
Multi-Grade Motor Oils
Regardless of viscosity level, motor oil also thins out as it gets hotter - something that poses a challenge to engineers. To be effective, motor oil must be thin enough to flow easily during cold engine startup, yet it must remain thick enough at higher temperatures to protect moving parts.
Before multi-grade oils were developed, the use of a different viscosity motor oil for each season was the norm. Thinner motor oil with a single viscosity rating of 5 was recommended for winter use, while heavier weight oil with a 30 or 40 viscosity rating was specified for warmer temperatures. As you might imagine, none of these single-grade oils provided the ideal protection that modern oils do - and only added to the time and expense one needed to invest in a vehicle's upkeep.
To create cold-thin and warm-thick characteristics which run exactly the opposite of oil's natural tendencies, modern multi-grade oils contain a range of polymers that expand with heat. Such polymers do not actually thicken the oil itself. What they do is reduce the rate at which everything thins out when heat levels increase.
Multi-grade oils are given a two-part viscosity rating, as determined by the Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE). The first number is the natural thickness of the base oil itself - it's viscosity during cold starts. A "W" in between the two numbers signifies suitability for winter use because uniform standards have been met for certain temperature ratings (based on that first number) for cold cranking and cold pumping. Thus, a 5W-20 weight oil offers the same cold start protection as 5W-30 or 5W-40 oil does.
The second number after the W refers to the viscosity characteristics a motor oil exhibits at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 Celsius) - running temperature for most engines. At that point, 5W-40 provides the same protection as 10W-40 or 15W-40.
Characteristics Of Motor Oil
We now know that viscosity refers to the ability of motor oil to flow. Going a level further, viscosity really comes down to the size of the molecular structures within the oil itself. Because those structures will vary in size in naturally-occurring mineral (non-synthetic) oil, the average size of the molecules ultimately determines overall viscosity rating.
As the miles go by, mineral oil molecular structure and size diminish as those molecules literally wear down. Millions of trips around the engine take their toll, leading to particles that are smaller, with less viscosity.
Because synthetic oil is man-made in a laboratory, the molecules produced are uniformly sized. This uniformity allows them to maintain their size and viscosity much longer. That's the main reason synthetic oil doesn't need to be changed as often.
Another trade-off when it comes to viscosity is its relationship to power-robbing friction. A lower-viscosity oil that's thinner and moves easier will create less drag on reciprocating parts as they travel. Reduced drag translates directly to higher fuel economy, and more power at the wheels. The right balance must exist between engine protection and friction reduction.
Know Which Oil Your Vehicle Manufacturer Recommends
Automotive engineers spent painstaking hours testing different grades of motor oil to determine which one works best in your engine. Since their final decision was based on clearances between parts, rpm range, operating temperatures, and other crucial details, using the exact oil they recommend is essential to long engine life. And if synthetic motor oil is specified, use only that.
You'll find the recommended oil in owner manual "Specifications" sections. If a manual isn't available, look for manufacturer stickers that may be placed under the hood. In some cases, viscosity details may be right on the OEM oil filler cap. If all else fails, a call to your vehicle manufacturer will provide the information you need.
Motor Oils We Offer
In the motor oils section of our website, you'll find a wealth of choices. Check boxes along the left-hand column allow you to narrow your search by engine fuel usage, oil type (mineral, semi-synthetic [blend], or full synthetic), and viscosity. This makes it extremely easy to find the exact weight of multi-grade oil specified by your vehicle manufacturer.
Note that if you're looking for hard-to-find synthetic varieties such as 0W-40 or 10W-40, we've got them from Royal Purple.
We've also got single viscosity oils in SAE 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-, and 70-weight varieties. These are ideal for machinery as well as running in newly-rebuilt gasoline engines for a short break-in period.
And if you're looking for a motor oils tailored for racing applications, we've got a selection of synthetic viscosities from Champion, Driven, Royal Purple, Motul USA, Mobil 1, Torco, and more.
Let's repeat our most important point: when buying oil, you should select the viscosity grade recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Your vehicle's age, its mileage, and your driving conditions all play a role in deciding among mineral or synthetic oils and brands. Be assured that our range of choices means you're guaranteed to find the right motor oil at the right price!


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A potential settlement with the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) could drive the Swiss bank's ultimate settlement with US authorities to over $2bn (£1.19bn, €1.45bn), Reuters reported.
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Underwater Videographers will compete for the distinguished Stan Waterman award for excellence in underwater video – the Grand Prize is a trip to the Cocos Islands off the coast of Costa Rica aboard the distinguished Undersea Hunter live aboard.
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Wherever you live in this wide world, submit your underwater photographic entry to the Beneath the Sea 2005 Worldwide Photo/Video Competition. The contest deadline is December 31st, 2004. For contest rules and entry blank visit Beneath the Sea at their Internet site: http://www.beneaththesea.org. There you may see the images of previous winners, get a set of rules and regulations, and download an application form for this year's competition.
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I went to the Festival of Quilts at the NEC in Birmingham yesterday and came home thoroughly exhausted!! But what a great day. I met my hero (well, heroine I should say), Veronique from 'Born to Quilt' in France. Veronique is such a lovely warm, friendly person – I almost felt like a teeny bopper again meeting my favourite pop star .... how old!!! LOL. Anyway the first picture is of moi (impressed by my french eh!!) and Veronique – she looks great – but please forgive how awful I look. I said to Wendy last night in an email, that I re-joined Slimming World a couple of weeks ago, but crickey, there's nothing like seeing a photograph of yourself to see how others see you:0( ........ Still, if I will insist on standing next to a very slim, attractive, french blonde lady, then I only have myself to blame don't I? Ha!!I must be getting older though, because years ago, there's no way I would have displayed myself in this public way – love me or leave me though!!!!
By the way, Veronique's mystery quilt, which was hanging at the back of her stall, is much, much lovelier close up than seeing it in a book - fantastique ....... see french again!!!!!
I made several purchases from the 'Born to Quilt' stall, as it was simply the best one there! And these are they .......
... Veronique's 'Mystery Quilt' book, which she signed, some beautiful wool fabric, and a really cute little snowman kit. I wish now that I had bought some of her lovely fat quarters, but I'd run out of money by then - I love her palette of blues, browns and red/pinks - lots of florals and checks - but maybe next time!!
.... and here's the inside of the book signed!!!
Now whilst I'm name dropping – which I am!! I also met Lynette Anderson. I bought one of her patterns having bravely confessed to her that I have never actually got around to stitching any of her patterns, but she was still nice to me nonetheless and agreed to have a piccie taken with me – please ignore me again – sorry!!!
I bought lots of other lovely goodies too – naughty I hear you say, but nice .... and much better than a cream cake!!! LOL.
..... the latest issue of 'Inspirations' magazine, some Valdani threads, one of Lynette's patterns, a ball of wool (I'm thinking maybe rag doll hair here!), a gorgeous pineapple quilt pattern, a few fat quarters and one or three other things!!
Now if you look at Wendy's blog (Wendy went on Thursday), she spoke to a lady on the journey home who had also been to the festival and hadn't bought a thing ....... WELL, I had the same experience while waiting for the free shuttle bus to carry my weary legs back to the train station!! I chatted to a couple of ladies sitting on a bench, and they hadn't bought anything!!! I had to compose myself before they saw the total look of, jaw dropping, surprise on my face ("what you've been there all day and not bought a sausage – is there something wrong with you????!!!!!") I didn't actually say this, but it's what I was thinking – I think they must have been aliens from another planet!!!
Now, on to the exhibition itself, not too many though, as it's never the same as actually being there is it? I have to show you this 'Dear Jane' replica though:-
.. it was perfect in every way - all stitched and quilted by hand over a 3-year period. I only know this because I happened to bump into the lady herself at Lynette Anderson's stall – very precious indeed.
.... and I just loved the colours in this 'Pineapple Plus' Quilt – so much so, I bought the pattern – see above!!
... and this was the winner of the exhibition – flipping amazing it was!! If you look closely at the detailed pictures, you can see the fabulous 3-D effect of the flowers .... beautiful and a worthy winner.
Well ladies, if you've managed to get this far, thank you!
Tell me I'm daft, but I went to bed last night dreaming of exactly what it would be like to live in a little French village just down the road from 'Born to Quilt' !!!!!!!!!!!!!! .............. a poor existance probably, as I'd never have any money te he!!
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