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APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 (2010 - 2012) Review
At a glance
|Owners' reliability rating:
|130 bhp
|Seat height:
|Tall (34.3 in / 870 mm)
|Medium (448 lbs / 203 kg)
Overall ratingNext up: Ride & brakes
Powered by a brand new, Aprilia-built 1197cc V-twin engine and fitted with ATC (Aprilia Traction Control), variable throttle maps and ABS, the Dorsoduro 1200 challenges big supertmotos like the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo and KTM 990 SMR head-on. It's more grown-up than its rivals and doesn't have the instant 'wow-factor' like a supermoto should. It's on the heavy side and is slow to change direction. It's a more long-distance machine than a wild, B-road big supermoto scratcher. Fit better wind-protection and some storage and it would make a fun tourer.
Ride quality & brakesNext up: Engine
Unlike some feisty supermotos, the Dorsoduro 1200 is nice and stable on fast, bumpy terrain and the ride quality is good. It's tall, so smaller riders may struggle getting both feet on the floor at a standstill. ABS and a three stage traction control system (which works with wheelspeed sensors and not gyros like the RSV4 Factory SE) is a very useful safety device and standard on UK machines. If you want to have supermoto fun on the Aprilia you can turn the electronic rider aids off as it won't slide or wheelie with them switched on. The only thing is you can't do it on the move and have to stop.
EngineNext up: Reliability
Aprilia's new liquid-cooled, 90° V-twin 1197cc motor pumps out an impressive 130bhp at the crank and 85flt of torque, far more than its rivals. There's more than enough power right the way through the rev-range and there's no question the Dorsoduro 1200 is a fast bike. With its electronic ride-by-wire throttle system the Aprilia has three riding maps: Sport., Touring and Rain. Ironically, 'Sport' mode has too much of an aggressive throttle response, especially for wheelies, so you end up riding in the softer 'Touring' setting most of the time and you miss out on the best of the what the Dorsoduro has to offer.
Reliability & build qualityNext up: Value
The Dorsoduro 1200 is built with Aprilia trademark attention to detail, using good quality components. It's too early to comment on reliability, but there were no major problems reported with the Dorsoduro 750, so there should be no cause for concern here.
Value vs rivalsNext up: Equipment
You get a lot of bike for your £9799, it has a powerful engine and useful electronic riding aids. It's cheaper than the KTM 990 SMR and the SP version of the Ducati Hypermotard Evo too. Find an Aprilia for sale.
As you'd expect from Aprilia the standard level of equipment is very high. As well as the electronic ABS and traction control it comes with a multi-function dash, fully-adjustable Sachs forks and rear shock and radial Brembo front brakes. Compare and buy parts for the Dorsoduro 1200 in the MCN Shop.
|Engine size
|Engine type
|8v, V-twin
|Frame type
|Tubular steel trellis
|Fuel capacity
|15 litres
|Seat height
|Bike weight
|Front suspension
|43mm Sachs forks, fully-adjustable
|Rear suspension
|Single Sachs shock, fully-adjustable
|Front brake
|2 x 320mm discs with Brembo four-piston radial caliper.
|Rear brake
|240mm disc with single-piston caliper.
|Front tyre size
|120/70 x 17
|Rear tyre size
|180/55 x 17
Mpg, costs & insurance
|Average fuel consumption
|41 mpg
|Annual road tax
|Annual service cost
|New price
|Used price
|Insurance group
13 of 17
How much to insure?
|Warranty term
|Two year unlimited mileage
Top speed & performance
|Max power
|130 bhp
|Max torque
|85 ft-lb
|Top speed
|135 mph
|1/4 mile acceleration
|Tank range
|137 miles
Model history & versions
Model history
Model introduced in 2010
Other versions
Dorsoduro 750
Dorsoduro 750 Factory
Owners' reviews for the APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 (2010 - 2012)
3 owners have reviewed their APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 (2010 - 2012) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.
Review your APRILIA DORSODURO 1200 (2010 - 2012)
Summary of owners' reviews
|Overall rating:
|Ride quality & brakes:
|Reliability & build quality:
|Value vs rivals:
Year: 2011
Super 'all rounder', reliable and fun
A lot of reviews complain about the comfort of the seat and whilst i agree its not a lavish gel seat I do a large number of miles and the need for more fuel comes before the need to rest my rear end. Front brakes are stonking, the rear however suffer like many aprilias and can feel very spongy and need bleeding regularly if you want to depend on them
Excellent power delivery with the benefit of 3 different mappings, I spend most of my time using sport mode as this has the better throttle response and power on tap. In busy traffic i would switch to touring mode as sport can be slightly snatchy. The engine pulls and pulls and sounds great with a DNA Stage 2 filter
My dorsoduro has now covered 25k miles and is used day in day out regardless of the weather. Other than normal service and wear and tear costs this bike has not needed any additional work and never broken down. It starts first time, every time
I cover up to 600 miles a week on my Dorsoduro so having a bike with a decent gap between services means that the costs are very resonable. Tyres are my biggest expense purely because of the distance I cover, I opted for the Road Pilot 4 and they work brilliantly with the bike.
Benefitting from Aprilia's traction control and abs is a plus for me particularly when the weather gets bad
First let's clear up a common factoid - The 'new' version of the Dorsoduro 1200 has a different paint scheme and slightly lighter wheels. That's basically it - ignore comments that it has more power or electronic aids, they remain unchanged since it's launch. I purchased mine new in 2011 and based upon my experience (5k miles to date) would offer the following comments: 1> It became apparent to me that most road tests of this machine are to be taken with a pinch of salt - if the bike wasn't tested in 'Sport' mode then forget it, as that is where the real action and purpose is. There has been much criticism of the 'aggressive' nature of the throttle response - for 'aggressive' read 'instantaneous' or if you prefer 'spot-on'. There is no indication that this is a fly-by-wire system at work here, it's simply superb fueling and control of that process. Accordingly if you are cack-handed it will bite you and it will bite hard - I have ridden with others on test days and seen several sportsbike owners get off this bike trembling and scared, presumably as they unthinkingly rode it in the same manner as they ride a four cylinder. Bad idea... 2> I have ridden many new bikes over the last few years and I have found NOTHING that competes with the Dorsoduro's party trick - at 4000rpm it's already hurtling forwards in a way that Ducatis (for example) can only dream of. If you want a bike that explodes off the line, here it is and the slightly weighty feel does assist here by keeping it stable. 3> The bike will be entirely docile if you ride it thoughtfully (even if like myself you never use any of the electronic aids, I want a machine that is just what it aims to be, not a partially castrated version). However due to the height and 210kg weight it does require some effort. I recently rode the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200, which has an engine that low-down sounds somewhat rattly low down but then takes off like crazy at 6000rpm - an easier bike to ride all round and certainly a sensation of a notably greater power hit, but then again if you seek power over torque I would instead go for the MV Agusta Brutale 1090 which is also a class act - reminded me of the GSXR1000 whilst I rode it. The Ducati Monster also had an irritating fueling surge on a constant throttle, never experienced this on the Aprilia. Personally I love instant torque and here the Dorsoduro has NO rivals - possibly excepting the KTM 1290 which I have yet to sample. 4> Bang for your buck - yes it has lots, particularly when compared to Ducatis and KTMs, which typically cost approx half as much again. I don't care to pay over the odds for a name, do you ? 5> Reliability - nothing gone wrong at all. 6> Although the engine can certainly feel savage curiously enough over long distances, say 200 miles, you step off without numb fingers or toes, in reality it's a smooth and sophisticated lump. 7> Riding position - sublime if you are 6" and over. The motorcycle equivalent of a Range Rover, whereby you can look over hedges and fences to see where you are going - so you can simply tour or act the fool whenever you so desire at a mere nudge of the throttle... 8> Fuel tank is limited at 15 liters (ignore the brochure which claims 17 liters) - seat is a little too hard (same applies to comfort Gel version) - side stand is inconveniently placed and neutral can be hard to find. The bike is loaded as standard with high quality components and the finish remains excellent, despite having gone through the rain and not always getting cleaned immediately afterwards. My conclusion is that whilst some other Super/Hyper motos certainly have more power nothing punches from low down like this one. To be honest I want power on the track; on the road I just can't imagine utilising 160+hp without losing my licence - I want an instant, massive torque hit because I adore it and this fun can be had at (somewhat) lower speeds than the instant go-to-jail alternatives. If you suspect you feel the same way take a Dorsoduro 1200 out and try it in Sport mode - just don't blame me if you then find you cannot live a moment longer without it !
I have owned the 750 version and a Tuono so I can say this bike has the best of both.It looks,sounds and goes great and now the 1200 is not being imported its quite rare. A fantastic bike !!!


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Hi John Xiao, I'm happy to try running with a "Nightly Build" to establish whether it will deploy EAR's to G2.2.1 on my Mac. However I'm not sure how to install from the nightly directory you have specified? For my use, I'm now using the previous GEP version against G2.2.1 and it's working fine. Kind Regards, Steve From: Yi Xiao [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: 26 September 2011 14:05 To: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: Re: GEP 3.0 and Geronimo 2.2.1 Now the GEP is a sub project of Geronimo, so maybe it not makes sense to release separated from Geronimo, however, we supply an nightly version at: http://people.apache.org/builds/geronimo/eclipse/nightly/, it will provide the new features continuously! On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM, KHAksnes <email@example.com> wrote: Yes, one of the the problems with GEP 3.0-M2 is that it announces itself as " Geronimo v3.0 server adapter" version 3.0.0 on the Eclipse update site. Due to this it is very easy to install it by mistake. The update site should probably be reorganized separating milestone versions from released versions. Loosening the ties between GEP releases and Geronimo releases would probably be a good idea as GEP might need to be updated due to changes in Eclipse as well as in Geronimo. -- View this message in context: http://apache-geronimo.328035.n3.nabble.com/GEP-3-0-and-Geronimo-2-2-1-tp334 3506p3368427.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Best regards! John Xiao
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Hey Downdraft! I am finally climbing off the cloud. It surely is a process after months and months of praying and worrying. I can say that I never, ever, believed anything other than Trump would win. I knew that God would step in!
Well, well…there IS a jnora out there after all! :>)
Yep…as I may have mentioned when everyone was appalled at Trump, ( "who knows no 5 lettered words…"), that if they read Judges they would see where God got mad because the Israelites were worshiping idols and not Him…so he went to His files, saw a few good believers He could call upon to do a DIRTY job for Him, but His eyes rested on Sampson! Now Sampson was a womanizer, a boozer, a bar room fighter, a bully, a roust-about, and the only good things he had going for him were muscles, and a good hair-do! So He selected Sampson anyway, directing him to go in and clean house of these non-believers. He promised him all the warriors he would need, all the weapons, and His backing, plus rewards. So Sampson went in and kicked some "posterior" (I can't use the word "ass" because I have a picture of my mother in my wallet and she might not approve)…so God rewarded him. Then, Sampson later on went back to his old sins, and the Lord dumped him (don't mess with God).
Historically, Sampson was the world's first "Junk Yard Dog", right?
Going forth to today's time…I and many others prayed for our situation…so God sent His "Junk Yard Dog!
Moral: Don't screw it up, Trump
o Learn some 5 lettered words
o Say please
o Be nice
o Choose your battles
o Keep your enemies close to you
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o …and
Don't mess with God cause He has other real bruisers on His list who can replace you if you screw up!
I am glad to know you are still out there spreading your great wisdom. What an eloquent, and true, reply. Godspeed, my friend.
You sound good…bless you
I am about as good as I think I will ever get with all the sadness. Just going around trying to help people. Have been taken advantage of pretty badly twice, so am doing things for people that are free or cost little and do not get very emotionally involved. I just can't afford it. Surely do wish I were rich so I could help many people in big ways. We had that Compassion Experience set up in our church parking lot for 4 days last week (where you sponsor kids in very poor countries) and I left and when I got to my car and burst into tears because I didn't have the $38/mo. to sponsor a child that would help fill in the hole in my heart. That $38 (with them, 100% goes to the child) makes a huge difference. Our preacher started doing it for a youngster in Africa and the last time they were in Africa, they saw him and, because of them helping him with the $38/mo., he was in law school and was hoping to go into politics. Best of all, he knew the Word of God and had been released from the ghetto neighborhood where he was destined for a life of crime or death. I would feel worth something if I could have done that. I can barely support myself on Social Security only, especially with that whopper COLA raise Obama gave us this year of 0.3%! First one in 3 years, too. I know that God will take care of me, though. It will all be worth it in the end. I am really very blessed. I have everything I need and a church family that loves me. Practically no blood family (3 nephews, one cousin, and one granddaughter), but at least there is some. Some people have none.
Keep in touch Downdraft. Keep me up with what you are doing.
So what happened ??
Podesta had
!) More Money than Trump used
2) more Staff and ground game
3) MSM, Networks, BSNBC, CNN working as Surrogates for Shil cankles….the 88% Black vote, the equally high Hispanic Vote , Millenials ,Academia .. all lined up and the Reasons they lost
1) A LOUSY candidate
2) MISREAD the Educated Women vote
3) Had Bho and Mooch campaign for them ignoring that BHO policies were rejected by we The People in 2010 1nd 12 by taking over Congress due to his FUBAR policies
They Lost and now blame Race Issues…Gender Issues and Climate Change … anything but their MISTAKES……any wonder that the FED uP Majority Voted for TRUMP?????
You hit the nail on the head Redhawk.
But don't lose sight of the fact there are other plans and ways God has in mind for us to serve Him…
if it were money He wanted from you don't you suspect He would have supplied you access to bundles and bundles and bundles of it…enough to do anything?
No…what He wants from us, and how to get our needs are pretty well outlined in the Lord's Prayer…something all Christians use to communicate with Him (and some do so without even thinking what all the words mean). I for one am guilty sometimes of senselessly babbling the words, like a recital more than a prayer.
Go to Mathew 6:9…
Humor me here…then, while reading it see how many specific issues, or separate subjects, you can divided it into…let me know what you find.
You know, downdraft, when I was a kid my parents always taught me that I was not to say the part "Thy kingdom come" because His Kingdom had already come. Being in Matthew, the New Testament, I take it to mean they are talking about the second coming of Christ. What do you think?
Soros has been in control of liberals for decades. He turned in his own family to the Nazi's to save his skin and a profit. People should check on anyone who donates so much, and has so many groups doing his bidding before voting for them. If anyone thinks these people, large groups or countries donate so much money to Clinton or her slush fund out of kindness, then you deserve what they do to you and our country. They don't donate out of kindness or because their worried about poor people, hell they don't even give out of guilt, they do it for favors. The true heroes that care and give are hard working people without much, or poor trying to help others. These rich elites expect favors period.
Most of us have no clue how deep and wide the tentacles of George Soros reach. I came across this recently, and didn't think I'd ever reach the end of the list.
Hillary Rotten Clinton will do what her big money supporters tell her to do. Donald Trump got it right. She is a puppet. On election day I'm going to vote to send this rotten and corrupt woman into retirement.
By the way, these ultra wealthy donors don't care about the poor or the disadvantaged except at election time. Once they get the votes of the poor and the minorities they forget about them until the next election. Donald Trump has said he will be a president for all the people. Trump wants all Americans to prosper. For me the choice is clear. On election day I'm with Trump.
The Clinton KKLAN is made up of a bunch of Mindless DRONES which are Pre Programmed and remotely Controlled by the SUPREMO anti America TROLL known as SOROS……whose stable of DRONES include the Clintons, Many Liberal Progressive "hores members of Congress and above all BHOZO the CLOWN Potus DRONE
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I hope Niko goes!
Of Course!
No if anyone is banned it would be me. I block idiot brainwashed liberals, I tell elites on both sides to kiss my butt, I have no problem calling a crook a crook, a liar a liar and a government corrupt when the corruption is over taking the country. When this country started banning prayer in school, banning the pledge of allegiance, and forcing common core, Sharia law, and open bathrooms on our kids, no sir I have no problem calling a devil inspired idiot an idiot. We the people have been letting our government brain wash our young people for decades and to the point they have no freaking idea how bad Sharia is, what morals are and that God is real. Well my friends it's time to take back control and run theses ultra liberals and their minions out of anything to do with government even being dog catcher and that includes their greedy, power hungry rinos. If they don't like girls being with girls only in the bathroom, God, the Bible, guns, morals, and honest people running our country, then they can move to freaking Iran and if that's not good enough then they can go to hell where they freaking belong, believe me hell isn't full yet and they won't be lonely. I'm tired of being so poor and scraping by and they want freaking more. If they had to live like I do and millions of others for just a few weeks, maybe they would get it. We pay them to much, give them to many benefits and way to much freaking power over us. We hire them by voting and yet they don't work for us at all. They work for their power and bank accounts period and for the ones who don't believe that then your a brainwashed CNN watching, fool. When things are so bad and you complain, I will give you this free advice, go vote but not by sitting in front of the TV and believing everything the media tells you. If you can't take time to find the facts and learn about who is running, no matter what party they are, then I say stay home. Voting by believing everything the crooked media tells you is why our country is failing, 20 trillion in debt and nothing ever gets fixed. The media cares about ratings and money, not you.
Stay Focused and LOCK and LOAD on those LIBTARDS!!!
BTW just saw the 4 Black anarchists Beating up a Trump voter….GOOD reason for Conceal carry I say
HAPPY VETERANS DAY and to all MARINES HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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This was from the very talented (and my dear friend) Jackie.
Thanks gorgeous! Love ya. xo
This was from the very talented (and my dear friend) Jackie.
Thanks gorgeous! Love ya. xo
Created with love by Kylie at 2/20/2010 09:44:00 AM
Labels: Blog Awards, Female, Sugar Nellie Stamps
Kylie that stamp is just OMG.love the colors and the way you have put it together .love you lots Mum
You go girl.. you have done it again. This is absolutley stunning. Your colouring is amazing. Love it. xo Jackie
Wonderful sweet card Kylie, adorable image and colours.
Kylie, oh you did such a great job with her. BTW, this is Raven from Sugar Nellie. I love all you pretty papers and the way you colored her!!!! FANTASTIC CARD!!!
Hugs, Dena
what a beautiful card, lovely papers and fab shading
That is such a wonderful image and the card you have created beautiful. Off to check out Bec's card packs. They sound interesting.
Hi Kylie
Great card... Your colouring is great very talented girl you are.
Hi Kylie,
I know what you mean, this image is just gorgeous. Who knew a girl in a hat & coat could look this fabulous? I love your colouring & your colour scheme. I can relate to the hat problem too. I don't even get chance to see if it suits or not as I must have a really big head(I'm not bragging, LOL!). I can't even find one that fits!! Hope yu are well.
Big Hugs,
Andie xx
Wow Kylie, reading your list of new stamps makes me drool! lol Can't wait to see you use them. This is an adorable card. Love how you color her. ~Chelsea
This is gorgeous Kylie and your colouring is fabulous!!! Love your LO and so beautifully put together!! Thanks for your lovely comment,I must say Easter is going to be a challenge as I do just LOVE Cadbury Cream Eggs,and they have been in the supermarket for weeks now....lol....
This is just so adorable!! Love the darling little image..And it is colored to perfection..
Hugs, Linda
Such a fabulous card Kylie!
Wonderful colouring and your paper and detail are gorgeous!
Congratulations on your award!
kim x
Gorgeous card Kylie!Love the papers and the sweet image is colored beautifully!


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I'm happy to recommend some of my favourite places. My favourite spot for family photos is Cape Solander Lookout at Kurnell. I also like Wanda Beach (next to Cronulla Beach). Stanwell Park Beach is another lovely spot.
Or if you prefer, the session can also be done in the comfort of your home.
Shooting time is up to 1.5 hours for baby (sitter sessions), family and pet portraits.
Your viewing, design and product consultation typically goes for about an hour following your photoshoot.
Yes, I love cake smashes for a baby's 1st birthday!
I prefer to do these sessions in an outdoor location as we'll have lots of beautiful, natural light and a lovely leafy backdrop.
Before we do the cake smash I always recommend some nice portraits and family photos first, then the baby can dig into their cake!
I've got some beautiful outfits that I'd be happy to supply, otherwise you can bring your own. However, due to health regulations, you'll need to provide your own cake.
On my blog, I've got a lovely example of how I do my Cake Smash Sessions.
Because I know you're dying to see your images, I don't make you wait. You get to see your unedited photos immediately.
If you're having a newborn session done at your home, I can easily connect my laptop to your TV straight after the session so you can sit back and enjoy looking through and choose your favourite photographs.
If you're having your newborn shoot done at my studio, I can come by to your home the next day, or later that same week where we can go through the images together.
If you're having photographs done out on location, we can all go back to your home straight afterwards where we can go through the photographs together.
What's more, I show you my studio examples so you see the quality of the prints you'll get. This helps you to pick the right package for your needs.
Make sure leave enough time after your photo session for us to go through the photos. This consultation typically goes for about an hour and I do this in the comfort of your home.
To book your photography session, I require the Session Fee to be paid.
– Newborn Sessions at My Studio – $150
– Newborn Sessions at Your Home – $300
– Family & Pet Portrait Sessions – $200
Prints, Photo Blocks, InFinity Frames and Albums are purchased separately.
Most of my clients invest approximately $1200 – $2000 on their photographs but, how much you spend is entirely up to you – there are no pressure sales.
Be sure to check out my packages and products for descriptions and photos.
For detailed information on my prices, get in touch and I can send you a full price guide.
Yes. Gift vouchers can be used for any portrait photo shoot the recipient chooses: newborn and family portraits, baby or pets – it's entirely up to them.
Gift vouchers automatically include the Gift Box Package.
The happy recipient can opt to take this Gift Box Package – no extras or hidden costs! Or, they can put the voucher towards a larger package and pay the difference themselves.
Whats the gift voucher worth? A portrait photography gift voucher is $500.
Yes I do provide digital-only packages.
However, I believe that photographs should be experienced through prints.
That's why my portrait photography has a range of high quality prints you'll cherish for a lifetime.
Just imagine how your family and friends will admire your photos when they visit.
Moreover, prints are perfect for sharing your beautiful memories with your loved ones. High quality prints are an excellent way of creating precious family heirlooms that can be passed down from generation to generation.
The focus of my photography is quality prints you cherish for a lifetime.
So many people leave their special photos sitting on their computers, rarely looked at and never enjoyed. It's such a waste. Don't make that mistake, too. When you invest in prints, you'll get to enjoy your photographs every day for the rest of your life.
Contact me directly for more information on photo sessions, pricing and availabilities.
I am typically booked 1 month in advance, please keep this in mind when scheduling your shoot.
0412 149 237
Please note that I'm not always available to answer my phone. However, if you leave me a voicemail, I'll return your call on the same business day.
Office hours:
Monday: 9am – 6pm
Tuesday – Thursday: Closed
Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Engadine, Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233
Newborn Q & A
The best time to photograph a newborn baby is when they're around two weeks of age, after this time babies are a little harder to settle.
Also at this age, we're still able to put them into those little squishy poses that we love.
Newborn sessions are best booked in while you are still pregnant.
Please call me at any time during your pregnancy. I will then make a tentative booking for around two weeks after your due date. If your baby arrives a little early or a little late, we simply adjust the booking date accordingly.
When you arrive home from hospital, you can contact me to confirm your session date.
If you've already had your baby, don't worry – I'll do my best to squeeze you in as I know how precious those first few weeks are.
Only if you want to, although I do try to encourage all parents to be in their photos.
Sometimes we forget to include ourselves in our family photos and, when your babies grow up, they'll want to see you with them.
By being in the photos, they'll become a wonderful keepsake for your children to own and pass down to their children – family photos become our heirlooms.
However, this decision is completely up to you. Even if you decide to have your photos taken, and you really don't like them (highly unlikely!), then you don't have to include those photos in your package.
Your newborn photo session is carried out from my home studio in Engadine. Be sure to check out My Studio so see photos and watch a short video on the studio space where you can have your photographs taken.
Or your newborn shoot can be done from the comfort of you home. I can travel to any home in the Sutherland Shire and St George area.
Allow 2-4 hours. This gives us plenty of time for those unexpected delays that crop up with babies – feeding, cuddling, and set up changes.
If I come to your home for the newborn session, make sure leave enough time after the photo shoot for us to go through the photos. This consultation typically goes for an hour.
I've got lots of beautiful handmade props available for your newborn session.
Check out My Studio or Instagram page where I upload all my latest photographs. Let me know what set ups/arrangements are your favourites and I can set it up for your newborn shoot.
I sure do! With every newborn shoot booking, you'll receive a free maternity photo shoot if you would like to have one.
Maternity photo shoots are best done when you're around 30-35 weeks pregnant and I prefer to do these sessions at an outdoor location – sunset is simply beautiful and it's my favourite time of day!
My style for these shoots is very simple and natural but, also very elegant and timeless. I have a great example of how I like to photograph my maternity sessions up on my blog.
I don't provide any clothing for maternity shoots. You are welcome to wear anything you like. I recommend something very simple and comfortable.
Once your baby is photographed, you can review all your photographs (maternity and newborn) to choose the images for your package.
Please note that maternity sessions are only provided when your newborn photography is booked with me. I do not do standalone maternity shoots.
Yes. In December 2016 I updated my whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination. I also had blood tests done which revealed that I have an immunity towards measles, mumps, rubella and varicella zoster virus. This has been done to ensure that your brand new baby is protected and safe with me. Plus I get the flu shot every year for added protection for your baby!
I also have a 'Working with Children's Check' obtained by the NSW Government – Office of the Children's Guardian.
Have I missed anything?
Please give me a call on 0412 149 237 for any further questions or enquiries.
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Source: Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Date: 18 May 2010
Tharmalingam Sountharrajan had little knowledge of the bomb-making factory 700 metres from the family home in the heart of his village.
Containing hundreds of mines, explosives, mortars and other items, the site was a deadly cocktail of badly stored weapons.
"Even a spark from someone burning something nearby could have set off a huge explosion over 200 metres radius, or even more," said MAG Sri Lanka's Technical Field Manager Frank Masche, who assessed the site.
Fifty-five year-old Tharmalingam, his wife Saraswathi, and teenage children Kajerdini and Sajeekaran had left the village of Mulliyavalai Central GN Division, Mullaitivu District in December 2008 due to the conflict. Their 21-year-old daughter had been forcibly recruited to the LTTE (Tamil Tigers) earlier that year.
Though the civil war ended in May 2009, the family was unable to return until the area had been cleared of the many lethal remnants of conflict, including those discovered at the bomb-making factory.
"The way the items were arranged was very dangerous, with switches and explosives all over the place," says Frank. "This was a highly hazardous area which needed to be cleared before any resettlement could take place."
MAG arranged for the bomb factory to be cleared by the Sri Lankan Army and, following this, resettlement of the area began last month. A total of 49 families (159 people) have now returned safely, with more expected to arrive in the coming months.
After fleeing north to Pokkanai and then spending 12 months living in IDP(1) camps in Vavuniya, Tharmalingam and his family returned home on 24 April. Unfortunately, they discovered their shop had been bulldozed during the conflict and their house badly damaged. But the family has built a smaller shop, which is providing basic household items to the returned population.
Their earnings are now 500 rupees per day (approximately £3), compared to 2,500 rupees (£15) before they fled. They hope to develop their shop further and rebuild the house.
"When I heard about the landmines and UXO(2), I was afraid to come home because we didn't know where they might be," Tharmalingam told MAG.
"However, now that MAG has done their survey and the dangerous areas have been cleared, we are able to come home and rebuild our lives."
(1)IDP = internally displaced person(s): people who've been forced to move to other areas of their own country due to conflict.
(2) UXO = unexploded ordnance: explosive weapons – such as bombs, rockets, missiles, mortars and grenades – that did not explode when they were used and still pose a risk of detonation.


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"When I was 11, I was forced to really make a decision whether or not I believed in God…"
Angelica's father, who she loved very much, passed away when she was just a child, it was during that time that she really began her faith walk with God. With one death, she was faced with a father-less life, but that's when the Great Father stepped in! Angelica's decision to accept God as her Father set the foundation for uncommon grace to transform her life many years later.
Fast forwarding to November 2011, Angelica says she sat down one night and sought God for help. She was trapped in a toxic situation that held her bound for years. After spending hours crying out, God loosed her from the strongholds that were over her life. He gave her the grace to set herself free and the grace for a made up mind to say, "I trust you Lord, and I know that you are with me." On Thursday, November 19th, the course of Angelica's life was changed as she made the decision to walk away from her bondage. By Saturday of that same week, her future husband had walked into her life. Her life hasn't been the same ever since.
In just three days, God moved seemingly impossible mountains before Angelica's eyes. She stepped out in faith and decided to forsake the fear that tried to hold her back. She trusted God to deliver her to a new level of hope and realization of who she was. Today, Angelica is a totally transformed woman, filled with confidence and fullness of life. After being set free almost five years ago, she now strives and hopes to help other women reach their full potential in business and in life.


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Question: Any dirt on Supernatural?
Answer: (SPOILER ALERT) During November sweeps the boys will return to their childhood home (and the scene of their mom's fiery death) after Sam has a vision that a woman is trapped there. While investigating the history of the house, they'll encounter a psychic (played by recurring guest star Loretta Devine) who may be able to shed some light on mum's passing.


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No joke, kids. It's about 90 degrees here today. I've got three fans running full blast, trying to move some air through the fort. Can't wait for sundown.
I'm still working on the scene in which the two boys go swimming. It's hard, difficult to find the words to describe the sensation of plunging into the water when you're 11 years old. I feel like I could really use a nice glass of Merlot and a swimming pool, though not necessarily in that order. … Oh yeah, I don't drink. Dang.


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Principle's Message
Heartily welcome to this academic session. You are also a part of our Scottish Central School family. The school in its glorious march seeks your co-operation to go forward.
"A Quality Education" is our motto and the school is aware about it. Though imparting knowledge has been given on priority, special emphasis is given to the over-all development of the student. We guide them in acquisitions of necessary skills and academic proficiency which will enable them to cope up with the challenges of globalization and technological revolution in the fast changing world scenario.
The environment, provided to all learning is conducive and productive with the help of audio-visual aids, Smart Class, Computers and other academic based devices. Upgrading of teaching skills in the terms of matter as well as manner is done at regular intervals.
The school aims at the integral and total formation of the young. It is our commitment to make the children the real and authentic values of society which come by hard work and perseverance. Special efforts are made to help the students to become mature and spiritually oriented men of character. Students are continuously being encouraged to strive for excellence in every field, to be clear and firm on principles and courageous in action to be unselfish in the service of the society and to become the agents of social change in the country.
We are thankful to you that you have shown a great faith in us as you handover your little kids to us. They are like potter's clay and we are here to mould them in true citizens of the country. In this concern, we want to assure you that no stone will remain unturned.
We believe in the true development of the children and in my view, it is possible with your co-operation & support.
"Education" in modern parlance implies a world of new connotations, concepts and definitions. Each parent desires to see his child 'educated' in the best possible manner. Education has always been the transmission of civilization. Children today need more guidance, opportunities, counseling and sympathy in contrast to mere classroom instruction. It has been so rightly said, "You can lead a man up to the university but you cannot make him think."
Parents and teachers must unite to give good advice and put the children on the right path, clear their doubts when their little minds are confused, make these young individuals independent learners and thinkers. Our school aims to provide this holistic environment, so that when a student passes out, he can proudly hold his head high as a true Indian and do the most extraordinary things in the most ordinary situations.


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School Committee
The Concord School Committee is comprised of five members elected by the Town of Concord. The Concord-Carlisle Regional District School Committee is comprised of two Carlisle members in addition to the five Concord members.
The mission of the Districts is to educate all students to become lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. The core values of excellence, engagement, perseverance, inclusion and innovation are reflected in the 2018-2023 district strategic plan and the programs, services and activities which support student learning.
The School Committees use the vision provided by the Districts' mission statement and core values to guide our decisions as we work to support the Districts' Goals.
The responsibilities of the School Committees are:
- To appoint and evaluate the Superintendent
- To review and approve budgets for public education
- To establish educational goals and policies consistent with the requirements of Massachusetts General Law and statewide standards established by the Massachusetts Board of Education
The Superintendent is responsible for the administrative operation of the Districts.
The Concord School Committee meets twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday and there is a Joint Meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Additional meetings or joint sessions are scheduled as needed. Meetings are televised on Concord Carlisle TV and are available on the Concord and CCRSD School Committee Meeting YouTube channel.
Click HERE to watch meeting videos.
Concord Public Schools
- Heather Bout, Chair (2021)
- Court Booth, Vice Chair (2021)
- Wallace Johnston (2020)
Cynthia Rainey(2022)
- Alexa Anderson (2023)
Concord-Carlisle Regional School District
- Wallace Johnston, Chair (2020)
- Sara Wilson, Vice Chair (2023)
- Heather Bout (2021)
- Court Booth (2021)
- Cynthia Rainey(2022)
- Eva Mostoufi (2022)
- Alexa Anderson (2023)
Student Reps
- Linda Xu
- Amy Tedeschi


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Natural History of the Progression of Choroideremia Study
Multicenter Observational Study of Choroideremia
Sponsor: Night Therapeutics
Principal Investigator: Kim Stepien, MD
Study Coordinator: Nickie Stangel
Study Objective:
To assess the rate of progression of choroideremia over 20 months utilizing both functional and anatomical outcome measures.
Study Design:
This is a prospective, observational multicenter study. There will be three cohorts to this study, mild, moderate, and severe. Subjects will need to have best-corrected visual acuity equal to or better than 20/200. The study consist of up to six visits over a 20-month study period with two optional study visits.
Diagnosis and Key Eligibility Criteria:
Are male and over the age of 18. Have a clinical phenotype and confirmed genetic diagnosis of Choroideremia. Have active disease clinically visible within the macular region.
Duration of Study: 20 months
For more information, contact Nickie Stangel 608-263-8783.


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By covering everything including life protection, long-term illness, redundancy, an accident or death, you can rest easy with the assurance that any sudden costly event will be taken care of to prevent any further distress. We strive to provide an entirely personal financial plan catering to your exact needs, meaning that no two policies are the same. These decisions relate to your current assets and any safeguards you may already have in place alongside your lifestyle and average expenditure.
Even if you have money set aside for a rainy day, Clear Future Wealth can help you establish an exact plan and provide you with advice and services to cover all potential inconveniences. We will guide you through the whole process from start to finish, allowing you to concentrate on the most important aspect – yourself and those you hold dear. Enquire with us today to find out more details.
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A completed capstone project must contain the following sections as the main body of the paper (page lengths in parentheses are strong recommendations, but students must meet the minimum total page
count of 30, not including references):
• Introduction (8 pages): This section serves as the introduction to the entire paper and defines the research topic, research problem, and research question(s) in a clear, concise manner.
Sometimes you'll see this section identified as the Statement of the Problem, but it's so much more than that. This section also includes justifications as to why the research problem is important
to study and any deficits in existing bodies of literature. It's OK for this section to include examples of the problem and its impact as well as ask questions in your writing. End this section
with a clearly stated Purpose of the Paper where you succinctly reiterate the problem and what you plan to do in this paper to address it (one or more paragraphs, possibly under a Level Two
• Literature Review (16 pages): The purpose of this section is to familiarize you and your reader with research on the proposed topic that has already been completed, including the methodologies
that were employed. The literature review often provides general background information about the issue and industry. Some of the literature may be tangentially related rather than directly related
to your research problem. The review of literature should be presented objectively and will place the student's proposed work in a proper research context, add validity to your project, and provide
supporting information related to your research question(s). You should not be asking questions at this point but rather stating facts and ideas from others found in the literature (NOT your
thoughts and ideas – that's in the next section). Remember, a Financial Crime capstone project is a literature-based endeavor. The more quality academic sources you have, the better!
• Discussion of Findings (10 pages): The Discussion of Findings section in a capstone project acts as a bridge between the Literature Review and the Recommendations and Conclusions section. Here
you will tell your reader how the literature helps to support your proposal. Analyze all of the information you found and synthesize it into your own thoughts and words (adding your subjective
"voice" to the discussion). What major themes emerge or conclusions can you draw from the Lit Review that supports and/or counters your proposal? What does it all mean? If it's action-oriented,
save it for the next section!
• Recommendations and Conclusion (6 pages): This section will provide substantive recommendations and conclusions regarding the problem that has been undertaken for study. This section will include
a presentation of the conclusions drawn from the study, weighing evidence and coming to a final judgment based on the evidence that has been accumulated. This section requires analysis and the
support of conclusions with solid evidence. Are there new actions, procedures, or policies that can be recommended or explored? In addition, future recommendations will be presented. The conclusion
section summarizes the entire paper and highlights the key points from each section of the paper.
The capstone project will be a 30 – 50 page substantive paper that is APA compliant and adheres to the formatting requirements specified in the Thesis/Capstone Project Formatting and Submission


text: Enterprise mobile devices are multiplying, Internet of Things (IoT) assets are coming online at a fevered pace, and users are hungry for voice and video applications. The growing density of network traffic demands higher performance, increasing the urgency for enterprises to map out a transition plan for Wi-Fi 6, the latest generation of wireless technology. Read more


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National Innovation Council Chairman Sam Pitroda today said the council will launch its Rs 5,000- crore venture fund aimed at supporting small enterprises by March. "We are creating a Rs 5,000-crore venture fund which will be operational by the end of March. We have already spent a year-and-a-half structuring, working on it and getting government approvals," Pitroda, who is the advisor to the PM on public information infrastructure and innovation, told a CII conference. He further said though the government is providing the seed capital, some banks have already committed money for the fund and eventually, we will also see private capital flowing into the corpus. (Business Standard)
IFCI Stake Sale after Recast: The government may opt to sell stake in the now state-owned financial institution IFCI after it revamps the company's board. A finance ministry official told ET that the move will be in line with the business model being envisaged for the company, four of whose directors resigned from the board last week. "The aim of converting the loan into equity was to improve the functioning of the company. The second step is to induct a strategic partner or divest stakes through the offer for sale route," said the official. The government's stake in IFCI rose to 55.57% after the company board last month allocated equity shares to the government against the Rs 923 crore it infused through optionally convertible debentures. The Cabinet had approved the conversion of debentures to equity in August. (The Times Of India)
SBI to raise Rs 3,000 cr by March 2013: State Bank of India (SBI) today said it would raise about Rs 3,000 crore through preference shares in the next 3 months but ruled out the possibility of it coming out with a rights issue. "As of now it will be through preferential allotment. The government has indicated about Rs 3,000 crore. It should happen by March 31," SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri said here. This is part of Rs 12,000 crore infusion plan approved by the Finance Ministry recently. The Cabinet is likely to consider the same during this week. Last fiscal, the government had infused Rs 7,900 crore in SBI to increase the Tier-I capital of the country's largest bank. (Business Standard)
Belgian MNC close to acquiring Ashirvad Pipes in $150 mn deal: A Belgium-based MNC is close to acquiring Ashirvad Pipes, the Bangalore-based pipes major, in a transaction worth $150 million. The company had opened discussions with a bouquet of strategic and private equity players during late 2012. A transaction, most probably with the Belgium major, is expected to be sewn up within fiscal 2013. "We want to take the company to the next level in terms of variety of products and technologies. We are discussing with private equity funds, strategic players as well as thinking of a public offer. We should be zeroing in on an option pretty soon," Pawan Poddar, one of the three-founding brothers of Ashirvad Pipes, told Business Standard. (Business Standard)
ABG looks to sell stake in cement business: The country's top private sector ship builder, ABG Group, is in talks with private equity and financial firms to sell a minority stake in its cement business for about $150 million, a senior executive of the Mumbai-based enterprise told TOI. People familiar with the matter said that private equity A-listers like Blackstone and KKR have held initial round of talks and that Rishi Agarwal-promoted ABG Group could sell up to 49.9% stake in the cement venture. Investment bank o3 Capital is managing the fund raising process for ABG Cement. (The Times Of India)
Karaikal Port mulls loan recast to ease debt burden: Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd (KPPL), a unit of Chennai-based realty and infrastructure group MARG, is considering options to refinance or restructure debt. It might look for hiving off berths as terminals to get upfront money for loan repayments. KPPL is working on several options. The company will look for terminalisation – carve out berths for inviting operators to run them as separate units. This will get us upfront money which could be used for servicing debt, executive director M L N Acharyulu told Business Standard. (Business Standard)
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The ultimate avenger
Trying to explain Marvel comics to me is like viewing a deer in headlights. Your most elaborate explanation only draws a blank stare. Just ask a friend of mine. Educating me on the various Spiderman movies is a great way to lose my attention.
According to Thomas Frey, a futurist, "We are entering a 'superhero era.' Each of us think about superheroes differently, but they are far more than entertainment. For many, they add purpose, meaning, and inspiration to a world often devoid of those qualities." In other words, Thor and Batman give people hope. Iron Man and Hulk transcend human frailties. It's a "superhero culture." And the most popular superhero series of our day is "Avengers."
Fighting with forgiveness
I recently had a conversation with a friend about forgiveness. Needless to say, it was a tough conversation.
Forgiveness is hard. It's usually the last thing we want to do after being wronged. But God commands us to forgive others. The Bible is full of references to forgiveness.
"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you" (Eph. 4:32 ESV).
"Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others" (Col. 3:13 NLT).
There's something these two verses have in common. Yes, they're both about forgiveness. But look a little closer. Both of these verses tell us to forgive others while also reminding us of how we've been forgiven.
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Together with 29 other fortunate Americans, including SDSU's Veterans Coordinator Joan Putnam, I recently had the opportunity to participate in a week-long Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) as a guest of U.S. Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates. I was honored to be nominated both by Admiral William French and by General Michael Lehnert.
There are two JCOC "classes" per year; ours was the 79th. Tours tend to have a unified or "Joint" focus, exposing participants to the work of each military service. We had the good fortune of having our tour devoted to "Special Operations" – i.e. the extraordinary "Special Forces" such as Navy Seals, Army Green Berets, Air Force Commandos, etc.
We gathered Sunday evening in Tampa on April 25, 2010.
Accompanying our JCOC was Douglas Wilson, Assistant Secretary of Defense and Summit Agarwal, Deputy Assist Secretary of Defense. Prior to joining the DOD he ran the mobile product management team for Google's North American operations. We were also accompanied by General Fiel, an Air Force two star about to receive his third.
By way of "full disclosure" you need to know that the following is written by an anti-war philosopher of the '60's who led marches, gave speeches and wrote editorials against the Vietnam war — in which I assiduously avoided service. I will try to give you a sense of our JCOC experience in the thoughts that follow.
4/26 Wake up call at 6:00 a.m. (3:00 California time!!!)
- Bussed to McDill Air Force Base and to headquarters of the Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) where we were welcomed by Admiral Olsen, the four star who commands SOCOM. Adm. Olsen is responsible for the joint operations of Special Forces in the various services. No cameras or electronics allowed. After Admiral Olsen's welcome and briefing we were turned over to several other officers to complete the briefing and for some demonstrations/displays. Questions were always welcome.
- Lunch with Special Operations troops themselves.
- Then a short bus ride to U.S. Central Command – from which the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are run.
- Current operations briefing in the command control room (again, no cameras or electronics allowed).
- Then a beachside reception hosted by Admiral Olsen, complete with a parachute drop demonstration (our second of the day!).
- Then a bus back to the McDill airfield where we boarded a C-17 Globemaster for a flight to Norfolk, VA. (The C-17 is a huge aircraft capable of airlifting enormous amounts of supplies/people. It was to be our "ride" for the rest of the week.)
- Bus to hotel.
4/27 Wake up call at 5:30 a.m.
- Bus to Naval Base Norfolk.
- Breakfast on board ship with sailors.
- Ship tour.
- Welcome to Navy Seal base; briefing by Commander. [Without exception the commanders we met were thoughtful/articulate leaders.]
- A word about physical fitness: WOW! I did not know that human bodies were capable of some of the things I saw – for instance a feet-together, standing-still jump to a platform four feet above the ground – ten times!
- Bus to Coast Guard Station.
- Lunch with Coast Guard personnel.
- Strike team demonstration: We were out on boats simulating protecting a large vessel from a pirate attack. I rode (well strapped in) in a jet-powered boat (about 30 ft.) that was intercepting the pirates (who weresome of our classmates in even smaller, more maneuverable boats). Also a demonstration of an at-sea helicopter rescue.
- Coast Guard members must experience a pepper spraying so that they can respond effectively in
the event that some one sprays them. We watched two courageous individuals fight through the pain and subdue their attackers. Ouch!!!
- Bus to hotel.
4/28 5:15 a.m. wakeup call
- Bus to airfield.
- Board C-17 for flight to Ft. Bragg, NC.
- Army Special Ops briefing by three star General John Mulhollen.
- A taste of his briefing: Special Ops is the best of the best. Only about 15% of those who attempt to qualify make it. We have an all volunteer Army. Contrary to what the Russians and Chinese say, ours is genuinely a "People's Army." Most of what you will see demonstrated actually takes place at night. Speed is essential.
- I asked what he looks for in Special Forces troops. He responded: "Character, integrity, flexible problem solvers, self-reliant, courage, physical fitness." He went on to say they look for people who do not believe there is just one right answer. Also, ingenuity, you have to be able to survive on your own.
- He listed five "Basic Truths": Humans are more important than their hardware. Their quality is more important than their quantities. SOF cannot be mass-produced. Competent SOF cannot be created after emergencies occur. Most special operations require non-SOF assistance. He went on to say that the age of uniformed standing armies confronting one another on a conventional battlefield are gone. Everything is shifting to Spedcial Ops.
- Black Dagger Demonstration: Prepared to respond to "complex, irregular, hybrid threats. Persistent engagement.
- Sniper demonstration.
- Then we had an opportunity to shoot the various weapons. I was 6 for 6 with a 308 at 200 meters; half with an M-24. I had one of the better scores with the Glock 8mm pistol.
- Field lunch (self-warming MRE's, i.e. "Meals Ready to Eat") with the troops. I had chicken and salsa with fried rice. Not bad.
- Then a demonstration of how Special Forces clear a building: We became the prisoners while Special Ops and friendly indigenous rebels' freed us from the clutches of a hostel government. We were airlifted out in three Chinooks helicopters.
- Return to dining facility for dinner with the troops. (Nice dining facility – similar to our campus facilities.)
- Bus to airport.
- C-17 to Beaufort SC.
- Arrive to the sound of F-17's roaring through their exercises.
- Bus to hotel.
- Go to sleep to the sound of jets screaming overhead. (Throughout the tour we had received sound-suppressing earplugs – when we fired weapons, or rode on the C-17; I had the presence of mind to insert mine and quickly fell asleep.)
4/29, 4:45 wakeup call
- Breakfast with Marines at Paris Island.
- Then we stood on the famous yellow footprints and were given the "welcoming" speech by a Master Drill Sergeant. (JCOC had issued us back-packs, hats and sun screen; now I wished they had issued diapers!)
- Recruit training overview.
- Fitness course demonstration.
- Indoor simulated marksmanship trainer. I got to shoot. Fortunately, my score is classified.
- Rappel demonstration. (I declined.)
- Bus to airfield.
- Board C-17 to Hurlburt Field, FL (in the western panhandle).
- Box lunches in route
- Briefing by (soon-to-be) three star General Kurt Cichowski at Air Force Special Operations Command.
- Capabilities briefing that included tours of various aircraft and explanations of their capabilities.
- Bus (long way) to live range for a demonstration of aerial firepower: We were less than a mile from the impact zone. A-130 Gunships first opened up a safe area with a 25mm gatling gun, 40mm and 105mm cannons, and 105 Howitzers from the air. Then Air commandos were flown in via helicopter, (Mi-17 – a Russian helicopter that is used widely in the third world), to clear the structure of bad guys. (We were on a deck of that structure). Resupplies were dropped from a MC-130E/H Combat Talon – capable of lifting off at 155,000 pounds. Battle won, the commandos were then airlifted out by a CV-22, Osprey. (The twin rotors are each 38 feet in diameter!) Throughout the tour we heard how Air force and Marines like these vehicles despite their spotty safety record. In action one can see why they like them.
- On the long bus ride home in the gathering darkness we were each given NVG's (Night Vision Goggles) to scan the passing landscape. It was like day. Amazing!
4/30, We were allowed to sleep in until 6:45 a.m. (perhaps to transition us back to civilian life).
- Breakfast in hotel with Airmen. I sat next to an aerial gunner from Chula Vista and across from a female corpsman. Both very impressive.
- A final briefing from General Cichowski.
- Thank you's, mementos and goodbyes to our team leaders (I was on the Navy team; our team leader was Lt. Bashon Mann – a very capable/considerate guy).
- Bus to airfield.
- Last c-17 ride back to Tampa
- Bus to commercial airport.
So, the natural question might be: What impression did this 1960's peacenik take away from his week with Special Ops? First and foremost that they are great educators. If education is "human growth and development" (as I believe it is) then these educators are without parallel. Second that they understand and care about character and integrity – because theirs is tested in a way that most of us never experience. Third, that they have thought profoundly about leadership and its responsibilities. Forth, after all the "gee-wiz" hardware, it is the people who matter.
A full-of-wonders experience with some extraordinary people.


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A few days back, musicians from around the world paid tribute to Gregg Allman, southern rock & blues legend and co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band. Known for his soulful voice, Allman wrote in his memoir, My Cross to Bear, "Music is my blood... I love to play good music... and for people who appreciate it... If I died today, I have had me a blast". A true rock star.
Gregg's is only the most recent of tragic rock star deaths this year, after David Bowie, Prince and Chris Cornell. It's sad that the artists who were responsible for shaping one of the most musically creative eras of history are no more. An era that to most people today, seems alien. An era of creativity, hedonism, decadence and absolutely stunning music. An era that gave us Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Whitesnake, Uriah Heep, The Eagles, Black Sabbath, Queen, Rush, Def Leppard, AC DC, Mr. Big, Iron Maiden and much more.
The classic rock era, to me, was the pinnacle of creative brilliance. The music they wrote was raw, irreverent, fearless and non-conformist.
The classic rock era, to me, was the pinnacle of creative brilliance. The music they wrote was raw, irreverent, fearless and non-conformist. Exceptionally talented artists pushed boundaries, experimented with music to create timeless masterpieces. They wrote about love, sex, regret, history, war, vikings, longing, materialism, leprechauns, drugs and every conceivable fantasy. They lived to create and did so with passion and conviction.
Cut to today. An era of big PR, the red carpet, likes, shares, autotune and lip-syncing.
After someone named Justin Bieber recently flew all the way to Mumbai to listen to his own records and prance around, along with thousands of fans who paid to watch this farce, I was actually happy. It was the perfect validation of what I have believed to be true — that most pop artists today are nothing more than cleverly marketed packages. No real talent, no desire to create or reinvent, and not an artistic bone in their bodies.
A pop star's career today is kept relevant not by creating original music that entertains, but with scandals, Instagram, fashion gaffes and the like. I realize I might come across as biased. Maybe, I am. Maybe it's because Uriah Heep's Sympathy is playing, with John Lawton singing, "Dreams are the possession of the simple man...Reality the fantasy of youth... But living is a problem that is common to us all...With love the only, common road to truth."
Boney M, ABBA, and Michael Jackson could write, sing and entertain with a versatility that's rare today. They were truly talented pop artists.
You could argue that I'm comparing two different genres. But can the pop artists today, hold a candle to their predecessors? Boney M, ABBA, and Michael Jackson could write, sing and entertain with a versatility that's rare today. They were truly talented pop artists. They got by on strong vocals, refreshing content and glorious albums that have stood the test of time. (I'll admit that MJ did lip-sync once.)
Hey! I have nothing personal against the Beibers, Sheerans and Beyonces. Nor do I judge their fans for listening to what I think is unimaginative tripe. A colleague recently remarked,"You've got to admit, Bieber's songs get your feet tapping". Well, whatever floats your boat.
It's just that I prefer to hold artists to a higher standard. Music to me is eternal and musicians, true artists. They soak up experiences and use their craft to express emotions in ways we mortals cannot. It's more than catchy, synchronous beats mixed in a studio and played at a concert. Where is the skill that you can admire? Where is the raw energy of a band like AC DC? Or the haunting subtlety of Simon & Garfunkel?
And, what about longevity? Mick Jagger is still touring with the Rolling Stones and he is 73! Most of Iron Maiden's members are well into their 60's and they're still filling stadiums and rocking out with the same explosive energy they had 40 years ago. Not because they need the money or the fame, but because this is who they are. In other news, One Direction has taken a break. Hilarious!
When 56-year-old Eric Martin performed in Chennai recently, a technical glitch held up the show for about 30 minutes. He didn't complain.
There's something more to it than just the physical ability. It's the commitment to the craft. No lip syncing. No bullshit. Just the indescribable, primal feeling of connecting with thousands of fans. Remember what Freddie Mercury did at Wembley?
Today, it's not about the music anymore. It's about the musicians. Rabid voyeurism is the order of the day. It is about the paparazzi, break-ups, the hook-ups and Twitter wars. The music itself is an afterthought. Digital marketing is more important, a delicately engineered process geared at going viral.
When 56-year-old Eric Martin performed in Chennai recently, a technical glitch held up the show for about 30 minutes. He didn't complain. He took audience questions and reminisced the times when Mr. Big's band members had to cram into small vans and share rooms because they couldn't afford much. His humility despite being a rock star who has sold millions of records was something, as was his voice, that hadn't changed despite the years. I can't help but recall a 23-year old brat's recent demands for a jacuzzi, ping-pong tables and limousines. He sounded like an unscrupulous parent demanding wedding dowry.
It's sad that the old rock stars are, as Pink Floyd sang, "shorter of breath and one day closer to death." It's sad that the creators of the classics must bow to the inevitable.


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The One Where Nana Dies Twice - S1-E8
Other mistake: When Ross is helping choose a dress and shoes for Nana to wear, he is behind the chest of drawers in the cupboard. He looks in a shoebox and finds lots of pink sweet'n low packets, then pulls down another box and lots of packets fall down on him. However, it is obvious that someone is above him showering the packets down, as they are coming from directly above him, not from on top of the door. (00:12:35)


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Yesterday, Kris and I went to see the movie A Monster Calls in the theaters. Words can't really describe this sad and beautiful film, but I felt a real connection to it, as did Kris. It might have had to do with the monster and trees - two things I love, especially when combined, as well as the story, not to mention the strong emphasis on the power of art and imagination. The acting and the visuals were incredible as well, and I'm hoping for a Blu-Ray release of this gem, if not on DVD at least. I dug into my Splotch Monster archives for two (of many) Splotch Monster/tree mash-ups from recent years, that reminded of the wonderful giant tree beast in the movie. Below is a trailer for the film. A Monster Calls is one of those truly special works of cinematic art that only come around every once in a while, and I recommend seeing it to anyone who appreciates good film. -Steve
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Of Trees and Beasts
by Steve Loya
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Saturday, December 10, 2016
Cast a Vote for that Occasional Contributor to the ComicsDC blog, aka Steve
Last week, while laying in bed reading, getting ready to fall asleep, I suddenly heard a gleeful squeal from my wife Kris, who happened to be looking at her i-phone with eyes wide open. Barely able to get the words out of her mouth, she managed to inform me that I was nominated in the "best artist" category for the current 2017 Best of Loudoun poll. At first I thought she was being funny, but to my pleasant surprise, there was my name, among about fourteen others. In the past, Kris and I would fill in these polls, and I'd always give Kris my "write-in" vote, as she would also do with me, but this time I found myself on the actual list. I'm not sure what it means to be "best artist", as there is a plethora of great artists in this very large county known as Loudoun, however I am very grateful to whoever it was who nominated me, and found my work worthy enough to be in this poll. If you also find my artwork worthy, and if you've followed my artistic endeavors and adventures for a while, or if you've just found out about it and like what you see, then why not vote for me? A win is definitely a long shot, but it's always so nice to see there are folks who appreciate what you do, somewhere out there. By the way, the pic below is just a screen shot. HERE's the link to vote. It's simple and you can vote from anywhere. Thanks a ton, in the meantime (and apologies for the horn tooting)! -Steve Loya
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Now That's a Whopper
(Daily Mail) - Burger King has apologised for offering a lifetime supply of Whoppers to Russian women who get pregnant by World Cup players.
The fast food chain promised a reward to women who get 'the best football genes' and 'ensure the success of the Russian team for generations to come.'
It offered women impregnated by players 3 million Russian roubles (£35,745) and a lifetime supply of Whoppers.But critics assailed the offer, announced on Russian social network VK on Tuesday, as sexist and demeaning.
The announcement was removed later in the day from Burger King's social media accounts, but is still circulating among Russian social network users.
The fast food company posted a Russian-language statement on VK - Russia's equivalent to Facebook - saying: 'We offer apologies for the announcement we made. It was too offensive.'
Ads in Russia often play on sexist stereotypes, notably ads around sports events like the World Cup.Read More . . . .


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This post is a rebutttal of last weeks post 10 Reasons To Keep Clutter. Those of you who followed my posts during the Clutter Busting Challenge, will recognize that it was shared originally in Day 18 of the challenge, but just like last weeks post I though it deserved a post all to itself.
10 Great Reasons To Toss Clutter
1. A clutter free home takes less time to clean: No piles to move out of your way before you can get to the dirt and dust.
2. Less clutter equals less stress: Some days just looking at my clutter I still have to deal with stresses me out.
3. A clutter free home is more welcoming: Nothing is more awkward and embarrassing than having to move three piles of clutter so you friends can sit in your living room when they pop in unannounced.
4. A clutter free home equals more time: When you have piles of clutter it takes longer to find what you need.
5. Nothing says I love you more than dealing with your stuff before you die: Yes this is a bit morbid, but take it from a person who knows, I love that my mother took the time to get her possessions down to a minimum before she passed away. It was one less thing to work on before I could get to fully grieving her. As a yard sale shopper I have seen way too many families drowning in their lost loved ones things, unable to get to grieving fully until the work is done.
6. A clutter free home is healthier: Dust builds up around and in clutter. Paper clutter attracts pests.
7. A clutter free home is a home of a good steward: Hoarding an item until it no longer has value is not being a good steward; being a good steward is either giving the item away, or selling it while it still has value to someone else.
8. A clutter free home is a safer home: Clutter piles can be tripping hazards, as well as falling hazards (as in the pile on the top shelf of the closet falls on the head of the one that opened the door).
9. A clutter free home sells quicker: If you want to sell your home, you want it too look larger, and clutter shrinks the appearance of a room.
10. A clutter free home is more enjoyable: No panic if someone should drop by. No fear of falling clutter when you open the closet door. No dust to flare up your allergies. Key digging is a thing of the past. Cleaning is steps less. Stress levels are dropped. All these things lead to a more enjoyable life.
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Web-Based Feedback Tool Provides Dealers with Real-Time Customer Satisfaction Data
Chicago, Ill. May 30, 2018 - Clover Services Group announced today that they have established a partnership with BoxScore, developers of an online customer feedback tool that provides printer service providers with an easy, real-time method to acquire customer feedback.
BoxScore provides real-time evaluation data of a customer's experience. By providing two quick numeric scores and an optional tweet-length comment, a service provider's customer can submit feedback in less than 30 seconds. Scores can be provided via a smartphone or web app following any meaningful interaction, project or service call.
"We are excited to offer a powerful sales tool like BoxScore to our customers. As we continue to enhance our Techlink 2.0 services platform, we will roll out even more services like BoxScore to help our dealers increase customer retention while driving higher profitability," said Chris Sinibaldi, SVP TechLink Service and Training for Clover Services Group.
"BoxScore is a perfect complement to TechLink's existing services portfolio. Our research has shown that dealers are hungry for customer feedback but need a cost-effective, simple way to do so. BoxScore is that solution. We provide the quantitative and qualitative data dealers need to optimize their customers' experiencesand in turn increase revenue," said Patrick Burke, CEO at Boxscore.
For more information and exclusive Clover pricing, please visit: https://www.cloverservices.com/boxscore/
About Clover Services Group
Clover Services Group offers dealers and a comprehensive suite of business services to help dealers grow their business, help them engage new prospects, and make their company more profitable. Whether they are in need marketing, managed print service training, implementation, management or printer repair and customer support training along with custom branded help desk. Clover Services Group provides a solution to fit every customer's individual needs by increasing profitability and to stay competitive in an ever-changing market.
For more information on Clover Services Group, please visit:www.cloverservices.comContact:
Luke Goldberg
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Natural cycle in humans is the normal work during the day, then sleep at night. But the job demands it sometimes makes the cycle must be reversed, leading to adverse effects on health. How do I fix this? Various studies have shown that often stay up all night because they have to work to increase the risks of chronic diseases, from obesity, cancer to heart disease. Not to mention the short-term risks, which include sleep disorders.
Recent studies in the British Medical Journal showed that even frequent night work can increase the risk of coronary heart disease by 24 percent. In addition, the risk of stroke also increased by 23 percent and the risk of stroke rose 5 percent. To prevent or reduce the risk, at least there are four ways you can do the following:
1. Healthy eating and exercise
Because of frequent night work can increase the risk of obesity and metabolic syndrome, then diet and lifestyle need to be changed to just went. Regular exercise, balanced diet and maintaining ideal body weight can offset the risk of permanent night work.
2. Enough sleep
Although they had to work at night, does not mean the need for adequate rest can not be met. Need a strategy to work around this, for example by extending sleep during the day at least for 7-8 hours straight without interruption in the dim room light.
3. Changing work patterns
If it is not possible to ask for a transfer to daytime work schedules, changes in work patterns may also help reduce the risk of night work. For example, researchers showed that night work with a stable pattern for day be some better health than less frequent changing between day and night shift.
4. Contact the doctor
There are two main objectives in relation to contact a doctor working at night. First, the doctor can help overcome the short-term effects of night work, such as frequent drowsiness or insomnia to the contrary. Second, related to long-term impact then the doctor can monitor the symptoms of serious illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.


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Milestone activities are used to denote key events on a schedule, such as approval to proceed, phase completion, key document completed, and more. Many project managers use milestones to target and mark the completion of major deliverables.
Milestones are unique in that they are strictly informational; they have no duration and do not reflect work performance, so they have neither effort nor assigned resources. They are sometimes referred to as 'flags'. A milestone is denoted on Gantt charts as a diamond shape. Milestones are often used as a summary reporting metric. Some organizations even attribute a "weight" to the milestone, to aid in providing a subjective view of project completion (independent of the remaining work determined as part of time reporting).
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The Licensing Act 2003 imposes a statutory duty upon councils to produce, develop and review (at least every five years) their licensing policies.
Runnymede Councils current Statement of Licensing Policy is effective from 7 January 2016 to 6 January 2021.
However it may be updated during this time to take account of new procedures and legislation.
This document sets out the policy that the Licensing Authority will apply when making decisions about applications for:
- The sale of alcohol by retail and wholesale
- The supply of alcohol to members of registered clubs
- The provision of regulated entertainment
- The provision of late night refreshment (hot food and drink) between 11pm and 5am.
It is recommended that all applicants and current premises licence holders/ premises licence holders make themselves familiar with this policy.
Applicants for premises licences should in particular note the contents of part 7 regarding the Licensing Objectives.