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Europe Biochar Market By Application (Agriculture, Gardening, Household, Others), By Technology (Microwave Pyrolysis, Continuous Pyrolysis, Batch Pyrolysis Kiln, Gasifier, Hydrothermal, Cook Stove And Others), By Manufacturing (Gasification, Pyrolysis And Others), By Feedstock (Agricultural Waste, Forestry Waste, Animal Manure And Biomass Plantations) And By Region (Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, And Forecasts (2016–2021))
The Europe Biochar Market was worth USD 240 million in 2016 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 13.6%, to reach USD 450 million by 2021. Biochar is a fine-grained charcoal rich in carbon, prepared by heating biomass in oxygen free air.
It is added to soil to enhance the physical and chemical properties in order to amount of crops produced. The market has high growth rate due to increasing food demand and decreasing soil quality due to excessive use of chemical fertilisers.
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Apart from increasing the soil quality as they have a lot of nutrients, biochar has other advantages like retaining carbon into soil from the atmosphere. It can be used for capturing the greenhouse gas CO2, responsible for global warming.
It can retain nutrients from flowing soil water. Producing biochar results in additional energy which can be used again for the same process.
It also increases the quality of soil by absorption of water.
The Europe market for Biochar is primarily driven by factors like increasing demand for organic farming, rising demand from the agricultural sector, stringent environmental regulations rising usage of biochar in livestock as animal feed, and its waste management applications among others. But the market is constrained by lack of awareness and high prices.
However, the awareness about Biochar is increasing rapidly.
The Europe Biochar market is segmented by application into agriculture, gardening, households and others. Agriculture dominates the market having the largest market share of around 45% and is also the fastest growing segment.
By technology, the market is divided into microwave pyrolysis, continuous pyrolysis, batch pyrolysis kiln, gasifier, hydrothermal, cook stove and others. By manufacturing the market is segmented into gasification, pyrolysis and others.
Biochar is mostly produced by pyrolysis, hence it has the largest market share in this segment. By feedstock the market is divided into agricultural waste, forestry waste, animal manure and biomass plantations.
The Europe market for Biochar is geographically segmented into United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. It is the second largest market in the world for Biochar.
The European market is driven primarily as Biochar is used extensively in the production of meat as food stock. The growth is expected to be steady in the forecast period.
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Some of the major companies dominating the Europe Biochar market are Biochar Products Inc., Diacarbon Energy Inc., Agri-Tech Producers LLC, Genesis Industries, Green Charcoal International, Vega Biofuels Inc., The Biochar Company, Cool Planet Energy Systems Inc., Full Circle Biochar, and Pacific Pyrolysis Pty Ltd.
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There are multiple options for travelers visiting Albufeira for a golf getaway. There are luxury hotels with 4 and 5-star rankings couples, groups, families and individuals will enjoy. Since there are various options to consider it helps to get a glimpse at the top options to compare. As you learn about options consider the experience you want to have and golf options based on your experience. The following points offer basic insight on which options to learn more about and how to find the right one for you.
The perfect luxury hotel will provide accommodations you feel are worth the value. The option should offer different choices in activities to help you unwind and relax. Throughout Albufeira there are options offering different experiences at different values. This means you could find something suitable to your interests that fit your budget. You may also find options that offer more things to do during your time there. There are a few things you can do to find the right hotel to make your trip more enjoyable.
Check out recommendations and feedback from other visitors. You can use websites offering golf packages for this region to learn more insight. This gives a great idea of what to expect and how others think future travelers will enjoy their visit. Pay attention to details such as services provided, rates, discounts and places to visit in the vicinity. Keep your interests in mind to ensure you choose a good place to stay.
You can choose from a variety of options based on the experience you want to have. There are hotels with and without a golf course. If you want to stay onsite and do various activities at once consider a golf resort. If you want to leave and travel about in the area or play more than one course, consider a luxury hotel without a golf course onsite. The following options are some of the most popular hotels recommended by others in Albufeira:

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Going viral is a disturbing and graphic video (see below) of a dog being crucified and tortured at the hands of unseen animal abusers.
Footage shows a helpless dog yelping in agony as front paws are tethered to a wall while in the background haunting music is played and objects are thrown at the abused animal.
The release of the shocking video since shared by Indian based Facebook user, Laxmi Agarwal has led to worldwide condemnation with users demanding the capture and punishment of the culprits involved.
Notes the woman's post after coming across the original 38 second video on WhatsApp application: 'Please make this video viral..
This video was received on whtsapp.. We need to find the location and details of culprits..
Please share and spread a word'
Wrote one user of the video seen over 150 000 times: 'Day by day It is making me mentally sick that I belong to human race … seriously wtf is wrong with people,'
"Sick minds….. There shud be some punishment for these people…. Its HUMANS only who can be so INHUMAN,' wrote another.
Wrote another user on Facebook: '…there should be a severe punishments to animal abusers. At least bring this to notice of lawmakers.'
Some have reported the video to the FBI, yet according to a report via the nydailynews, the FBI believes the incident is outside its jurisdiction.
The video has even led to one user sending overtures to hacking group, anonymous in a bid to find the culprits, with the following message: PLEASE HELP US TRACK THE DOG DOWN….IF YOU FOLLOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON LAXMI GOT IT FROM, YOU WILL GET MORE INFORMATION…..
At present the unfortunate dog's condition is not known as social media seeks to locate the animal's abusers.


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This slightly hazy copper brew pours with a white head at only 53 IBU's and has a low perceived bitterness. With a refreshing malty backbone, this beer finishes with a strong citrus flavor resembling orange peels derived from the large Amarillo dry-hop. If you're a hop head, drink this beer.
Upon pouring, this beer is light in color with very little haze and a very thick head. Similar to traditional German-style Weissbier, this beer boasts huge banana and clove aromas followed by a wonderful taste of banana, vanilla and spices that finishes with a fruity, smooth aftertaste. The fluffy mouthfeel can be attributed to the amount of protein gained from the wheat which also leaves a beautiful lacing in your glass.
The Doc Dweller is our adaptation of the German-style Berliner
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A light Munich Helles lager pale in color with a sweet cereal nose and a dry finish. An easy-drinking, light beer full of simple flavors. Whether the weather is hot or whether the weather is not, this brew was meant for relaxation, enjoying good company and watching the south Georgia sunset. Knock a few back, because the only thing more persistent than gnats is a pint glass bugging you for more.
At first glance the Kolsch appears extremely light in color with a slight haze achieved from the use of wheat malt. The aroma gives off a dry, crisp smell similar to a pilsner or lager with hints of green grapes and other fruity notes derived from the Nelson Sauvin hops. Upon tasting, the drinker will notice a clean crisp flavor as hints of fruit dance on the tongue, and the flavor evolves into a refreshingly dry finish similar to a white wine leaving the drinker wanting another taste.
A sweet stout dark in color that pours with a brownish, white fluffy head. Tastes of coffee, milk chocolate and roast play on the tongue as the beer finishes with a soft sweetness from the addition of flaked oats in the mash and dehydrated milk sugar in the boil kettle.
OBC's new spring release, the 5.56 India Pale Lager, pours with a brilliantly transparent clarity and is dry-hopped with all-American hops; Cascade, Mosaic, and Citra. The crisp mouthfeel combined with robust piney, citrus, and grapefruit aromas make for a sessionable spring lager you'll surely enjoy.
OBC's fall seasonal release, the 7.62 Imperial Brown Ale with Toasted Coconut, begins with a smooth and creamy mouthfeel imparting nutty and toffee flavors on the tongue. Immediately following, a burst of coconut flavor explodes leaving the drinker reminiscing of Samoa Girl Scout cookies. This beer boasts a mahogany coloration derived from caramel and chocolate malts. The base brew ages post fermentation for several days in a conditioning tank with toasted coconut, ensuring a caramel, coconut indulgence that pairs perfectly with dinner or dessert.
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Bad Boys & Why We Love Them
Why do girls crave the bad boys? We read about them in YA (Young Adult) books a lot. Here is the storyline we see most: The girl shuns the bad boy. She starts to fall for him as he makes an effort, some situation brings them together (it's passionate sometimes lustful). Then as fate would have it they are pulled apart, bad guys and pride … Continue reading Bad Boys & Why We Love Them


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Hotel Penelope
If you would like to recover somewhere quiet away from the tourist centres this is the place to come and you'll be in very good hands. Hotel Penelope has been recently renovated to further improve your Comfort level. The Hotel is located on Corfu`s fantastic south-east coast, 23 km from Corfu town, in the small fishing village of Boukari. The hotel is situated in an olive grove and provides a bar, taverna, living room, dining room, parking, access to the Internet, fax services, car rental (on request), exchange service, and daily maid service. The hotel is just 100 meters away from the sea and Boukari harbour. The area is surrounded by lots of trees. From the hotel you can comfortably walk to the sea, wich has a small sandy beach and crystal clear water, to the famous fish-taverns in Boukari and to the harbour where you can watch the Fishermen in action. With a rented car (parking lots are available) you can also reach the extensive, kilometre-long sand beaches of St. Georgios, Issos, Santa Barbara, Vitalades and Moraitika all within 10 minutes.
Each studio consists of one big double bed with air conditioning system,satelite television,big wardrobe,fridge,kitchenette with toast machine,coffe maker,a big bathroom with w.c.,shower and a big balkony with sea and gardenview. The guests have also the availaibility in our place to order accomodation with breakfast, if they wish,or halfboard. Super Market,fruit shop and bakery is in Boukari 10 meters away from our Hotel. Every double room at the Hotel Penelope consists of two single or one double bed with air conditioning system, Sat TV, wardrobe, refrigerator, a bathroom with shower (cold/warm), and a large balcony with a sea view!!! The bathrooms are completely new. The individually divided balcony offers sufficient space for two people and is equipped with table and chairs.
On the ground floor there is a reception, a small bar and a breakfast area. Even if you can not do without the Internet whilst on Holiday, the Vlachopoulos family have catered for this. Free Wi-Fi internet is provided in the hotel area. Also on a beautiful large terrace you can enjoy your breakfast or an evening cocktail in the wonderful Guests can also book accommodation if they wish with breakfast or half board. Even if you wish to eat at noon or in the evening, traditional greek cuisine cooked by the Vlachopoulos family, you can either walk 500 meters or you can be driven by one of the family by bus to the traditional tavern Boukari Beach directly by the sea.peace During your stay on the island of Corfu you should visit Paleokastritsa, Aqualand, Kanoni, Glyfada, Mirtiotissa, Gouvia, Sidari (canal d`Amour), Achillion, the old town, the liston (spianada square), Kasiopi, Pelekas, Moraitika, and numerous other places which are all worth a visit.
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I recently finished the third book in the Seafarers Series and I am so hyped up about it!
I don't usually enthuse this much, but I am so delighted at how the two parts of the story worked together that I just had to let you know. Gwen Harrison is the main character and you will remember her as one of the inquisitive sisters who took a cruise each year after scrimping and saving to give the impression they were far above their actual life circumstances. (Sea Changes and Sea Tides.)
Now Emily has married Victor, the handsome cruise dance instructor, and moved to his large home in Kent. Gwen is staying with them until the old row of cottages in Foxfield is knocked down and she begins a new life in a luxury retirement building.
But first, Gwen has the task of deciphering the hidden journal of a 19th century seaman which she discovered in Victor's housekeeper's apartment. This task immerses her in a world she could never have imagined; the life of Elijah Robertson, a soldier who escorted vagrants and criminals deported in their thousands from England to Australia and Tasmania.
I have been totally absorbed in creating an exciting, realistic and authentic account of Elijah's adventures told in words he might have used.
Now Gwen's Gentlemen is ready to meet its readers, I want to alert any readers 'down under' to please give this novel a try and let me know what you think. Of course, everyone else will enjoy this change of pace whichever of the characters you like most.
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The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to close four small library branches at the request of the county librarian and other staff, who said it's the only way to keep the library system going.
The supervisors voted to shut down the George library in south Merced, and Cressey, South Dos Palos and Stevinson libraries, replacing them with the county Bookmobile. Board Chairman and District 5 Supervisor Jerry O'Banion voted against the branch closures.
"We had difficulties with libraries and I voted to close the library," O'Banion said of a decision to shut all county libraries in the early '90s. "I swore to never close a library again and I intend to keep that promise."
The recommendation to close the branches stemmed from a loss of nearly $1 million in funding from the now-dissolved redevelopment agency, said county librarian Diane Satchwell.
"That was almost a third of the (library) budget," she said.
Satchwell said she conducted an overall assessment of the entire library system, looking at each branch's performance in the areas of circulation, expenditures, access to technology and populations served. A community survey was also given, drawing responses from more than 400 county residents.
"The survey really did speak volumes about what the community wanted," Satchwell said, adding that the majority of participants wanted the library to have Saturday hours and a more consistent schedule, improve technology and its book collections.
Based on the survey, Satchwell presented the board with two options: close the four branches and convert them to mobile sites with the Bookmobile, or keep them open and turn them into "stations," reducing their operating hours to five hours a week and allowing customers only to pick up or drop off books.
The first option will trim the library's current budget of $3.02 million to $2.76 million; in the second option, the budget would have been $2.88 million. Under both options, the main library in downtown Merced would have added three hours per week and the Atwater and Los Banos locations would have added eight hours.
Dos Palos and Hilmar will double their hours, going from 10 hours to 20 each week. Delhi, a school site, will see an increase of 30 minutes.
Livingston and Gustine branches both lost seven hours, from 30 to 23. Both options would have affected the branches the same way.
George, Cressey, South Dos Palos and Stevinson were selected for closure because they were the lowest-performing libraries, Satchwell said. In one year, 688 books were checked out at the South Dos Palos branch, 1,109 books at Cressey, 1,577 books at Stevinson and 3,217 books at the George location, based on data from 2010-11.
"Across the board, I was seeing a decline at those sites in their statistics," Satchwell said. "As I started looking at it more and more, it started to become clear which branches were not the top performers."
Several people, including members of the League of Women Voters and the Soroptimists, supported the option to close the four branches Tuesday, saying it was a critical move to support the library system.
"We all care about libraries, and we hate to see any closures," said League of Women Voters President Mary Hofmann during the board meeting. "But to save the system, we have to do some pruning."
Merced County resident Necola Adams told the board she remembered the thrill of having a Bookmobile come to her neighborhood as a child and urged the supervisors to select the first option.
"You can change a child's life with just one book," Adams said. "Our kids live in a very depressed area and they think this is it. But when you open their minds to books, they realize they can do and be anything."
Board members discussed the issue briefly before voting 4 to 1 to support the option to close the four branches. District 2 Supervisor Hub Walsh advocated adding resources to the library system in the future.
District 4 Supervisor Deidre Kelsey said she worried that the Bookmobile might not go to certain parts of the county, such as Gustine. "Some of these communities are isolated and I don't see the Bookmobile coming to Gustine," she said. "I just would like to see a place that we do have Internet access for people who don't have it at home."
Ginny Farmer, a library commissioner in District 5, said she's sad to see the library in South Dos Palos close, but the decision did not surprise her.
"The library in South Dos Palos is in an awkward location," she said. "We've been fighting to keep it open, but we've finally realized it's not feasible. I think people are going to be mildly upset about it."
The Bookmobile will make stops in El Nido, Ballico and Planada for the first time, Satchwell said. The last day of operations for the four branches slated for closure will be April 12.


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We all know someone whose life… at least to the rest of us… appears to be a wreck! And yet, they continue to live that way, and we wonder, "Why don't they change?" The fact is that they don't change because they don't feel the need for it! To them, if not to the rest of us, the way that their life is… works. For there to be a lack of change in a person's life a certain degree of denial is essential. Hoarders come to mind; people who have to carefully creep through the canyons of hoard in their own house, and who, when asked if they are a "Hoarder" reply that they are simply "Collectors", as if that title elevates the ignoble state of their squalor into something superior! Denial is at the heart of the lack of change in our life. Denial keeps us and our life reassuringly as it is, thereby preventing any change. It is neither normal nor good for us to strive to keep things as they have always been just so that we can feel reassured by a sense of familiarity. It is normal for a 2-year old to not know how to read. It is not the normal course of events in a healthy life if that child at 35 still cannot read! The fact is that we only make changes when we come to deeply believe that what we are doing, and the way in which we are doing it, is not leading us to where we want to be.
So what do we do when change is forced upon us? I recently watched the film "My Beautiful Broken Brain" which is about a woman in her 30's who suddenly had a stroke in the middle of the night which changed not only her physical self but also her life. On the outside she still looked the same, but inside everything had changed. After the stroke she had trouble with words and had to work, relentlessly, to make any progress in regaining that ability. Having to grasp after what had all her life been so easily accessible and so part of herself caused her to also have to wrestle with the essential question, "If I am not now how I have been, then who am I?"
Do we ask ourselves the question, "Who am I?" Where DO we want our life to arrive? The one question is fundamentally related to the other. Are we guiding the evolution of our life's unfolding, no matter what happens along the way, or are we simply a hostage to a runaway life? In order for our life to arrive where we want it is necessary that we periodically ask ourselves, "Who am I?" This question can sometimes lead us to the realization that we don't like who we are right now, or where our life is going, and this realization can both jump-start needed change in our life, as well as to fuel ongoing change.
Change can mean chaos and destruction, or it can mean an evolution which leads us into our maturity, a maturity in which we grow the fruit of our life. Even while events in our life may cause us to lose the farm in which we were growing that fruit, this doesn't mean that we cannot then switch to growing plants in pots… even if we don't yet know how!
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Musical role and other stuff.GeneralPosted by Gotbild 2017-05-30 13:24:17
As I said before Akicha and the other staff recorded a new series of TiaryTV shows. We have got some more pics.
But last Friday it was still from the old serie.
And the rehearsal for Pinsupo drama continues. Here she is with some mates.
Maybe she had rehearsal yesterday before she had her 3rd Liveme chatt, she looks tired.
But the best comes at the end, Akicha will play a theater musical main role in October. It seems to be a comedy by a small independent theater company. "La la la Laland". More info will come later. She's moving on.
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a plateau in the USA and Canada, the central part of the Great Plains in the Missouri basin. It is composed of Paleocene and Neocene sedimentary rock, mostly sandstone. The surface is flat and slopes from west to east. From 1,600 m at the foot of the Rockies the plateau descends to 500 m along its eastern edge. In places, groups of mountains, such as the Black Hills and Big Snowy Mountains, rise to 2,200 m. The plateau is composed chiefly of sandstone; in the north it is covered with glacial deposits. Along the valleys of large rivers, it is dissected by many ravines, which in places form badlands. It has an arid continental climate. Chernozems predominate in the east and chestnut soils in the west. The natural vegetation is feather grass and forb steppe in the east and dry grama and forb steppe at the foot of the Rockies.


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It's that time again! Click your way over to Aspiring Kennedy to get the full recipe for these peach & lavender cobblers. Pretty and perfumed…what more could you want and in cute separate dishes they're perfect for entertaining. Why are individual desserts so much more appealing I wonder?
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The meeting itself was very entertaining and informative, since we had 6 diverse speeches in 2 hours. And we also welcomed 5 guests.
Our club is now in a very good mood, so please join next meeting as well!
Let me announce the venue for the next meeting.
The venue for the next meeting is different from the one we usually use. So please be careful if you are planning to visit us.
When: Oct 4th(Sat), 2014 (18:00-20:00)
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Mizonokuchi, Takatsu-ward, Kawasaki-city, Kanagawa-pref (2min walk from JR Musashi-Mizonokuchi, and Tokyu Mizonokuchi Station)
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|I just moved to a house with a backyard. The trees have not filled in yet, but I anticipate having less than 6 hours of sunlight. I am already using some containers to make the garden more mobile, but are there any flowers or veggies that I can put into the ground (i.e. herbs, greens?)?
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|Here's a short list of some of the top shade perennials that will thrive in most shade gardens:
Hostas: Hostas are excellent shade perennials and will prosper in the deepest shade. Besides surviving in the shade, hostas are grown for their attractive and dense foliage. Leaves vary in color from green to almost bluish and some species that display two colors are also common. Hostas, depending on species, also produce either glossy or dull colored leaves that can be rounded, heart-shaped, or long and slender in appearance.
Asiatic lilies: Asiatic lilies are shade perennials that will withstand filtered shade. They will also thrive near trees and hedges and are often used in landscaping design. They produce large flowers that sit atop stems that are about three feet tall. Blooms appear in a wide range of colors and can be picked to complement any previous color scheme in place.
Lady's mantle: Although once considered a weed, lady's mantle is now very popular and considered one of the easiest shade perennials to grow. It resists nearly all pests and produces yellow blooms, shaped like inside-out umbrellas, which rest on 18-inch stems. They bloom in June and continue through August but also produce attractive green foliage when not blooming.
Foxglove: Foxglove produces flowers in late spring through early summer. The delicate blooms display themselves on tall stems which can be found with a variety of colors. As a shade perennial, they grow best in dappled shade and can be grown both as a perennial or biennial. Foxglove stems should be cut back to about 6 inches after the flowers fade.
Virginia Bluebells: Virginia bluebells are ideal as shade perennials that can be planted under shrubs and trees. They produce flowers that can be either pink or white but will eventually turn to blue as the blooms age. Virginia Bluebells will bloom around April or May but will go dormant when the heavy heat of summer arrives.
Astilbe: Astilbe is ideal for shade gardening because the sun will fade the beautiful flowers it produces. Blooms appear in pink, red, and purple hues and sit on stems that will rise to about 2 feet in height. These will need to be divided every couple of years and they prosper best in a soil that will stay lightly moist.
Bleeding hearts: Bleeding hearts are a shade perennial that produces pink flowers and ferny vegetative foliage. It grows very well in shady environments and will grow to around 3 feet tall. The spring bloom period for bleeding hearts is a short, but dramatic, one.
The vegetables to grow in shade include leaf lettuce, carrots, radishes, beans and peas. Anything that flowers and fruits won't perform well in shade to don't grow tomatoes, peppers or squash.


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This one day course has been exclusively designed for ALARM members who are new to risk management or who are looking for a refresher of the basics.
The course will be run by Michèle Baron, a specialist in risk management, in partnership with ALARM and will cover the fundamental elements of managing risk in the public sector including:
This course is designed to be interactive and there will be plenty of opportunity for practical application. This course follows the principles set out in ALARM's Risk management toolkit and those new to the role of public sector risk management will find that the course fully supports their training needs. This course is FREE to attend for ALARM full members but places are limited to 20 per session, so early booking is advisable. BOOK NOW
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Your Sun Signs Nov-Dec 2007 November 3, 2007Posted by Kerry in Astrology.
Aries Your ruler, Mars, is appearing to turn in reverse. So you too may feel like you are going backwards. This also awakens your protective instincts but you could over-react to perceived threats. Venus comes to enliven the relationship sector of your chart. Later, the dramatic full moon in December has the potential to infuse you with a surge of emotions and a sense of purpose.
Your "thinking and decision making" sector is being disturbed. This could lead to impulsive decisions or communications misunderstands. In December your relationship sector is very active so you want to connect with other people in a special way. So, at the very least, make sure you don't miss an important engagement. But importantly, take your time and don't let anyone rush you into making decisions.
There are disruptions in you money and values sector so don't take risks with money. But it is a good time to make strategic plans and persevere in carrying them out. The Full Moon late November will magnify your feelings and soon brings on a sense of restlessness. This suggests you may spend December in a scattered rush, but also coming up with some great inventive ideas.
Mars, the warrior god, is in Cancer. This awakens your protective and caring nature and you are motivated to ensure security. But if your self confidence is challenged, you could retreat behind your thick shell. Your energy levels may also fluctuate. Late in December the full moon in Cancer leads to a surge of emotional energy, and an urge for physical activity.
Your home sector is being activated and represents an appreciation of home and family and you may want to redecorate or buy something for the house. You could have a strong urge to lean on somebody or to allow others to lean on you. This mutual support can strength you, but only if its mutual. Otherwise you could feel depleted.
Your money sector is being activated and you want the good life – nothing like a bit of luxury to make you feel good. But make sure that you can afford it. On one hand you could desire to steer a conservative course during this time but on the other hand your ruler, Mercury, is challenging you to adapt and come up with alternative ideas and solutions.
Venus, your ruling planet is in your sign most of November and early December. This represents a sense of fulfilment and of completeness. With this energy you can accomplish a great deal. All the same, be prepared for your career to hit a few bumps. A disruptive energy to your work sector will tend to hold back opportunities and you may not have all the information you need.
The new moon in your sign in early November represents a perfect time to start building for your dreams. Don't settle for second best – aim high, take a risk and make some changes. Then Venus enters you sign in December and heightens your intense loyalty to others but could also bring the tendency to get distracted with the good things of life.
An energising and liberating energy comes to you with the New Moon in your sign in December. This explains why there is a sense of waiting for something to happen. You are poised to step forward and then persevere through to your desired outcome. But at the same time there could be a desire to rebel against authorities. Will you lead, or will you rebel?
Venus is travelling through your role-in-the- world sector suggesting you want some peace and harmony at work, or be able to bring it to the people around you. But your favourite people are unable to help and may even hinder you. An optimistic spirit arrives as Jupiter enters your sign in mid December. Therefore you may want to let loose some of your constraints and relax into the festive season.
Your traditional ruler, Saturn is in strong aspect to your modern ruler, Uranus. This represents a struggle between the old and the new. You have rebelled with others to be where you are now. You could now feel that the reality you have created for yourself needs to be overhauled. So think about what entrenched beliefs you need to change to be where you want to be.
Mars is activating your social sector and represents a whirl of engagements and activities which may distract you from finding out what's bothering the people around you. Once focused, you may find yourself very sensitive to the hidden feeling of others. Jupiter's connections through December suggest you are developing strong spiritual and intellectual strengths – new studies or a leadership role could beckon.
What's happening in the Heavens
For all you night owls-
The brightest star in the west is actually Jupiter but it will disappear down into the horizon by approximately 9.30pm. Appearing in November and clearly visible in December is the constellations Taurus and Orion. You may be able to see the cluster of the 7 visible stars of Pleiades in the shoulder of the Taurean bull. In Greek mythology they are Aphrodite's seven daughters that were turned into doves. Slightly above Taurus is Orion, a statuesque warrior, but to our eyes he is upside down and his belt and sword becomes the group known to us as the Saucepan.
For all you early birds-
Mars is clearly visible high in the early morning sky in Cancer. Through December it will become noticeable lower in the sky and by later in the month it will be very low on the western horizon. It stands out from all the other stars as it twinkles with a reddish glow.
Venus is shining brightly as the morning star. She is visible in the east before the Sun rises and will journey through Libra in November and enters Scorpio on the 6th December. She spends 9 months as the morning star so it's no surprise she has been associated with fertility for thousands of years.


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Your Dancing With The Stars Season 25 Winner
Dancing With The Stars has crowned it's season 25 winner! It was down to Jordan Fisher, Lindsey Stirling and Frankie Muniz. So, who was victorious Congratulations to Jordan Fisher. He took home the Mirrorball Trophy after earning overall perfect scores for his final two dances! It's also the first Mirrorball Trophy win for Jordan Fisher's partner Lindsay Arnold, who has competed as a pro dancer since season 16, so that's pretty cool! Lindsey Stirling came in second place and Frankie Muniz was third. If you're not first though, you're last ;)
David Cassidy Passes Away
David Cassidy, who soared to fame with his role on "The Partridge Family," has passed away at the age of 67 years old. David Cassidy's family said in a statement that "David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long." The death came after the news broke that a few days ago, David Cassidy had been hospitalized for organ failure and needed a liver transplant. He was also suffering from dementia. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends today.
Chrissy Teigen Is Pregnant With Baby #2
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Is Prince Harry Engaged?
That's the rumor! His girlfriend, or should I say fiancée, Meghan Markle, finished filming her final episode of Suits and now she's apparently busy planning a royal a wedding. Prince Harry commissioned a ring for Meghan Markle using diamonds from a brooch that once belonged to his mom, Princess Diana. They haven't announced their engagement yet, but Us Weekly is reporting that a date has been set and Meghan Markle is moving from Toronto to Prince Harry's two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage.


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Holden Special Vehicles, abbreviated HSV is the officially designated performance vehicle division of Australian motor automobile manufacturer Holden. Based in Clayton, Victoria and established in 1987, HSV modifies Holden products such as the Commodore, Caprice and Ute giving them unique body-work and alloy wheels, up-spec interiors, and improved all-round performance thanks to upgraded engines, brakes, transmissions and suspension.
- 1 History
- 2 Model series
- 3 Other models
- 4 Limited editions
- 5 Concept cars
- 6 Engines
- 7 V8 supercars
- 8 Exports
- 9 See Also
- 10 External Links
HSV was created in 1987 as a joint venture between Holden and TWR - an operation owned by Scottish racing car driver and entrepreneur Tom Walkinshaw. HSV effectively replaced the Holden Dealer Team (HDT) special vehicles operation run by Peter Brock, after Holden severed its ties with HDT in February 1987 following the "Energy Polarizer" and "HDT Director" controversies. With the more recent demise of TWR's global companies, HSV still remains a partnership between Holden and Walkinshaw, the joint ownership company being Premoso Pty Ltd.
The first car produced by HSV was the Holden VL Commodore SS Group A SV in 1988 (based on the VL Commodore and not to be confused with the HDT's similarly named Holden VL Commodore SS Group A). It had a distinctive body kit with a large rear wing (earning it the nicknames "The Batmobile" and the "Plastic Pig") and was powered by a modified version of the Holden 5.0 litre V8, which had dual throttle body electronic fuel injection and was rated at 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) in road car form. It was built as a touring car homologation package for Group A racing and in racing form, managed to win the 1990 Bathurst 1000 race in the hands of Allan Grice and Win Percy for HSV's racing arm, the Holden Racing Team.
Over the years HSV have built an array of modified vehicles, most of which have been based on the Commodore and powered by either Holden or Chevrolet sourced V8s. Notable HSV models include the SS Group A (both the 1988 VL and 1990 VN Commodore versions), the SV 5000, Clubsport, Senator, GTS, GTS-R, XU6 and the Grange. Prior to the introduction of Fords FG FPV Falcons, the 2006 HSV GTS was the most powerful production vehicle in Australia, producing 417 PS (307 kW; 412 bhp) from its 6.0-litre Chevrolet V8, and can produce claimed 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) times of 5.2 seconds, and 13.5 second 0-400 metre (1/4 mile) sprints.[1]
Since the year 2000, HSV's products have progressively found their way into export markets in limited numbers, most notably to the United Kingdom. Also, recently in 2007, HSV celebrated it's 20th Anniversary with the limited release of 100 Clubsport R8 20th Anniversary Edition. This anniversary edition was followed by the HSV move into the Middle Eastern market as Chevrolet Special Vehicles (CSV) with the CSV CR8
Model series
The VL SS Group A SV was HSV's first production model. Developed under contract to Holden, it was released in March 1988. Modifications were made to the standard Holden 5.0 litre V8 to produce 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) @ 5200 rpmand 380 Nm @ 4000 rpm. Best known for the polarising body kit and bluish-silver colour, the VL Group A SS was also the first model to feature a fuel-injected version of the Holden V8, with the first EFI VN Holden Commodore V8s not released until August 1988. The SV88 model was based on the VL Holden Calais and used a carburetored version of the V8 producing 185 PS (136 kW; 182 bhp).
- Calais SV88
- Commodore F20 SV
- Holden Commodore SS Group A SV
|Number Built
|0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
|Standing 400 m (1/4 mile)
|Top Speed
|Calais SV88
|4987 cc V8
|185 PS (136 kW; 182 bhp)@ 4400 rpm
|355 N·m (262 ft·lbf) @ 3200 rpm
|205/55 VR 16 - Bridgestone RE71
|8.98 s [2]
|16.44 s
|Holden Commodore SS Group A SV
|750, 500 initially, additional 250
|4987 cc V8
|245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) @ 5200 rpm
|380 N·m (280 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm
|205/55 VR 16 - Bridgestone RE71
|6.9 s
|14.8 s
|230 km/h (143 mph)
|2962 cc I6
|155 PS (114 kW, 153 hp) @ 5200 rpm
|247 N·m (182 ft·lbf) @ 3200 rpm
|205/55 VR 16 - Bridgestone RE71
|F20 SV Turbo Option
|2962 cc I6 with Turbo
|204 PS (150 kW, 201 hp) @ 5200 rpm
|296 N·m (218.5 ft·lbf) @ 3200 rpm
|205/55 VR 16 - Bridgestone RE71
|7.63 s [3]
|15.5 s
|223 km/h (139 mph)
A number of models based on the VN Holden Commodore were developed by HSV the most potent of these being the Commodore SS Group A SV built for Holden. It featured an extensively modified version of Holden's 5.0 litre V8 to produce 292 PS (215 kW; 288 bhp) @ 5200 rpm and 411 N·m @ 4000 rpm coupled to a six-speed ZF S6-40 manual transmission as used in the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1. Upgrades were also made to the suspension, tyres and brakes. 500 cars was the original production target for homologation reasons, but only 302 were ultimately produced in non sequential order meaning build number 450 may exist while build number 100 may not. [4] Other models used either 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) or 272 PS (200 kW; 268 bhp) versions of the same V8 except the SV3800, which had a 179 PS (132 kW; 177 bhp) 3.8 litre V6. In 1990, the first HSV Maloo was released, based on the VG series Holden Ute of the time. The lighter Ute body provided a performance edge over the other HSV sedan counterparts. Models based on the long-wheelbase VQ Holden Statesman were released soon after. The SV90 and SV93 were treated with reworked suspension, wider front track and the 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) V8. The Statesman 5000i (in both series I and II form) featured 272 PS (200 kW; 268 bhp).
- Clubsport
- Holden Commodore SS Group A SV
- Maloo (Ute)
- Statesman 5000i
- Statesman SV90
- Statesman SV93
- SV LE Sedan
- SV LE Wagon
With the release of the VP series, HSV began introducing IRS to its models as well as introducing new model names , Senator and GTS which continue to be used to the present day. While the entry-level Clubsport and luxury Senator are equipped with the 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) V8, the high-performance GTS came standard with the 272 PS (200 kW; 268 bhp) version and HSV's premium brake package. LSDs were standard across the range.
- Clubsport
- Maloo
- Senator
- Formula
Following the appointment of award-winning designer Ian Callum as design chief for TWR, VR series HSV models benefited from a more cohesive and stylish body design. Upgrades were made to the 5.0 litre V8 to yield 252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp), while the GTS included a 5.7 litre stroked version producing 292 PS (215 kW; 288 bhp) (also available as an option on the Senator) from May 1994 onwards. The VS series of 1995 introduced mild styling tweaks and a new three-spoke alloy wheel design. A value-oriented Manta was established as the base HSV model to broaden appeal. In 1996, a limited edition flagship GTS-R was created which came standard with the 5.7 litre V8, Tremec T56 six-speed transmission and Hydratrak LSD package. Available only in a polarising bright yellow colour (known as "XU-3 Yellah") with carbon fibre inserts and large rear wing, the GTS-R engine could be blueprinted for more power. 85 GTS-Rs were produced (ten exported to New Zealand). The VS series II of 1996 introduced HSV's ISS (Integrated Security System) as standard, which featured an immobiliser and different electronics configuration for each car produced in an effort to deter theft. [5] In 1997, a new Statesman-based model known as the Grange replaced previous HSV Statesman models.
- Clubsport
- Maloo
- Manta
- Senator
- Statesman
- Grange (From 1997 Series II)
|Number Built
|0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
|Standing 400 m (1/4 mile)
|Top Speed
|Maloo (Ute)
|97 to December 1995
|4987 cc V8
|252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|205/55 ZR16 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|Manta (Sedan)
|195 to Dec 1995
|4987 cc V8
|252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|225/50 ZR16 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|$45,360 (Man), $46,675 (Auto)
|Manta (Station Wagon)
|4987 cc V8
|252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|225/50 ZR16 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|$48,640 (Man), $49,990 (Auto)
|593 December 1995
|4987 cc V8
|252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|235/45 ZR17 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|$49,790 (Man), $51,150 (Auto)
|Senator (5.0 L 185i Model)
|416 to Dec 95
|4987 cc V8
|252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|400 N·m (295 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|235/45 ZR17 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|$59,785 (Man & Auto)
|Senator (5.7 L 215i Model)
|5737 cc V8
|292 PS (215 kW; 288 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|475 N·m (350.5 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|235/45 ZR17 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|$72,740 (Man & Auto)
|158 December 1995
|5737 cc V8
|292 PS (215 kW; 288 bhp) @ 4800 rpm
|475 N·m (350.5 ft·lbf) @ 3600 rpm
|235/45 ZR17 - Bridgestone Expedia S-01
|5.84 s [6]
|16.06 s
|246 km/h (152 mph)
|$65,975 (Man & Auto)
This series was based on the all-new Holden VT Commodore bodyshell. This was the last series with the Australian-built 265 PS (195 kW; 261 bhp) 5.0 litre V8 (cast iron block) and the 299 PS (220 kW; 295 bhp) 5.7 litre stroker in the GTS. A Senator Signature wagon was introduced and was mechanically identical to the sedan counterpart. The VS ute body was maintained for the Maloo. There were only 180 HSV VT Mantas produced, after which the Manta was dropped from production.
The XU8 technically contained Holden/HSV's last Australian produced V8, just prior to the introduction of the more powerful Chevrolet LS1 engine.
- Clubsport
- Grange
- Maloo
- Manta
- Senator Signature
- Senator Signature Wagon
A major update from the VT series, the VT II introduced the new 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) 5.7 litre GENIII LS1 V8. Several models were removed from the line-up in the transition through to the VTII: Manta, Senator Signature wagon and XU8. The flagship GTS presented many unique features such as a Callaway tuned 408 PS (300 kW; 402 bhp) version of the LS1, a 3.91 final drive ratio and the addition of toe-control links to the IRS suspension, among others. The recent release of the new WH Holden Statesman and Caprice in 2001 allowed the Grange to gain its new look. This series also saw the introduction of a supercharged V6 model named the XU6. Additionally, a more performance-oriented Clubsport R8 model was added to complement the existing Clubsport. The R8 came standard with HSV's 'Performance' suspension and braking package, which were offered as optional extras on the Clubsport. Again, the VS ute body was maintained for the Maloo just as it was in the VTI range.
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- Grange
- Maloo
- Senator Signature
Acting on feedback from owners, HSV strove to distinguish their vehicles from normal Holden Commodores. To achieve this, HSV designed greater changes to body kits and interior features to better differentiate their products. This series also saw the addition of 7 PS (5 kW; 7 bhp) to the LS1. The introduction of the new VU Holden Ute allowed HSV to produce an all-new Maloo variant. A limited edition Senator 300 model also became available, equipped with the 408 PS (300 kW; 402 bhp) V8 and suspension modifications from the GTS.
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- Grange
- Maloo
- Senator Signature
- Senator 300
This model saw the introduction of HSVs first Coupé models based on the new Holden Monaro. The GTS sedan in this series was replaced by the Coupé GTS, with a less powerful 347 PS (255 kW; 342 bhp) GTO Coupe available also. A Maloo R8 model was added with similar specification to the Clubsport R8. A special edition, the SV300 was also introduced to the VXII series to replace the Senator 300. Toe-control links for the rear suspension was included across the range in line with the VX update to the Commodore for improved handling. The VXII update also brought with it the addition of Microdots across the range in order to reduce theft, a feature HSV refers to as HSV DNA.
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- Coupé GTO
- Coupé GTS
- Grange
- Maloo
- Maloo R8
- Senator Signature
Y Series
Coinciding with the release of the VY Commodore, HSV produced the Y Series models, sporting redesigned bodykit styling. The use of the "Y Series" name instead of VY communicated HSV's intention to further distance their models from the Holden counterparts. The GTS returned in sedan form in this series with more aggressive styling. Recalibration of the ECU saw another power bump up to 354 PS (260 kW; 349 bhp). This saw the end of the supercharged XU6 due to lack of demand and perceived lack of power increase over Holden's supercharged V6 models. Meanwhile, the Senator range was split into entry-level grand tourer Senator and high-end luxury Senator Signature models.
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- Coupé GTO
- Coupé GTS
- Grange
- Maloo
- Maloo R8
- Senator
- Senator Signature
Y II Series
A larger power upgrade to 387 PS (285 kW; 382 bhp) saw a big performance gain. This also sparked rumors that a new engine was due to be used, with the development of GM's new LS2 nearly complete. This power upgrade closed the performance gap between HSV's mainstream models and the 408 PS (300 kW; 402 bhp) flagship GTS, which prompted speculation that the GTS was set for a power increase as well. An updated WK Statesman/Caprice from Holden also formed the basis for the new Grange. The GTO Coupé returned, and the forays of parent company Holden into AWD saw the introduction of the Avalanche (based on the Holden Adventra), the XUV (based on the Holden Crewman), and the Coupé4 (based on the Holden Monaro). The latter was particularly significant, as it was the first time that Holden's AWD system had been used in such a low-riding application. These new additions to the range made the Y Series II the biggest HSV range in history, with 16 variants.
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- Clubsport SE
- Maloo
- Maloo R8
- Senator
- Coupé GTS
- Coupé GTO
- Coupé LE
- Grange
- Senator
- Senator Signature
- Coupé4 AWD
- Avalanche XUV
Z Series
This series of HSVs (released in October 2004) were known as the "Z" Series, reflecting on the VZ Holden Commodore they were based on. This saw the introduction of the new GM LS2 V8 into all the models, providing 404 PS (297 kW; 398 bhp) across the board. The AWD models retained the LS1. The lack of GTS in the series can be attributed to a negligible power difference between the new LS2 models and a potential 408 PS (300 kW; 402 bhp) GTS, sparking rumors of that the new LS7 V8 was going to be used in the next series.So to replace the gts a limited edition clubsport was released as the SV6000, the run was limited to 50. A new WL Statesman/Caprice model also saw the Grange get an upgrade. This was the last series of HSV to be based on the 1997-2006 VT Commodore V-body chassis. On May 25, 2006, a standard 2006 HSV Maloo R8 driven by Mark Skaife was recorded at an averaged speed of 271.44 km/h (168.7 mph) on a closed section of road in Woomera, South Australia.[7] The speed was recognised by the Guinness World Records representative, Chris Sheedy, as the Fastest Production Pickup Truck recorded. The speed improved over the previous record held by a Dodge Ram SRT-10 at 248.784 km/h (154.587 mph).
- Clubsport
- Clubsport R8
- SV6000 (see Limited editions)
- Coupé GTO
- Grange
- Maloo
- Maloo R8
- Yellow Thunder Maloo R8 15th Anniversary (see Limited Editions)
- Senator
- Coupé4 AWD
- Avalanche AWD
E Series
An all-new Holden Commodore chassis, known as the VE was unveiled in July 2006. Following this, a new range of "E" Series HSV models were released in August 2006.
Changes to the exhaust system yielded a 13 PS (10 kW; 13 bhp) increase in power (see below) for the LS2 to 417 PS (307 kW; 412 bhp). Extensive modifications to the base VE Commodore sheetmetal and interior were introduced, most notably the unique LED tailights and distinctive side vents. The new GM 6L80-E 6 speed automatic transmission from the VE Commodore is offered, and Electronic Stability Control is standard on all models. Manual models get an M10 Tremec T56 which has better gear selecting accuracy.
The GTS and Senator Signature additionally feature switchable Magnetic Ride Control to improve ride and handling. As such, the E series represents HSV's most expensive model developments in its history [8], with the MRC suspension system alone costing AUD$4.5 million. [9] In October, a new Grange model based on the Holden WM Statesman was released featuring the same V8 and MRC suspension as the Senator Signature and GTS, albeit with its own unique settings.
In August 2008, HSV launched its new flagship model, the W427. This car is based on the GTS, but carries a 7.0 L LS7 V8 engine along with larger brakes, strengthened gearbox, revised suspension and unique MRC settings. The W427 is the most powerful car ever made in Australia with power outputs of 510 PS (375 kW; 503 bhp) @ 7000rpm and 640Nm @ 5000rpm. It is also the most expensive, at $155 500.
On March 28 2008, HSV announced that the LS3 6.2 litre engine would be fitted to all E-Series models (with the exception of the LS7 W427) from April 2008. The LS3 power output is 431 PS (317 kW; 425 bhp), whilst peak torque has not increased over the LS2. May the 12th , 2008 saw the announcement of a new HSV E Series model; the HSV "Tourer". This new model, based on the VE Holden Sportwagon was later officially released in September 2008.
- Clubsport R8
- Grange
- Senator Signature
- Maloo R8
- Clubsport R8 20th Anniversary Edition (see Limited Editions)
- Clubsport R8 Tourer
**The power and torque measurements have changed from the stricter ECE method in the Z series to the DIN method for the E series. The use of 98 RON fuel is also now recommended over 95 RON. Thus the actual power increase is likely to be less than 13 PS (10 kW; 13 bhp), however the exact amount cannot be determined without testing data.
Other models
Although the majority of HSV models are based on variants of the Holden Commodore, HSV has also produced a few cars based on other models part of the Holden lineup.
- The Astra SV1800 was released in 1988, and were based on the Holden Astra of the time (which was based on a Nissan Pulsar N13 series). They shared the same 1.8L engine as the standard Astras, however, and only ~65 were made in both sedan and hatchback form.
- The HSV VXR is a rebadged Vauxhall Astra VXR and is being imported from the UK as of 2006. It has a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing 239 PS (176 kW; 236 bhp)/320 nm, coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Additionally it is equipped with the adaptive IDS (Interactive Driving System) suspension system along with ESC, traction control, ABS and BA.
Based on the Holden Jackaroo of the time, the HSV Jackaroo was released in 1993 and came equipped with the same 177 PS (130 kW; 174 bhp) 3.2L SOHC V6 as the standard Holden Jackaroo.
Limited editions
- Yellow Thunder Maloo R8 15th Anniversary
- Signature Coupé
- Bahrain One-Make Racing Series Clubsport
- Clubsport Dealer Team Spec
- Clubsport-R
- Holden Racing Team Edition Clubsport
- Toll HSV Dealer Team Clubsport
- Mark Skaife Signature Edition Senator
- Clubsport R8 20th Anniversary Edition
- Greg Murphy Edition Clubsport
- VXR Nurburgring Edition
Concept cars
- HRT Maloo Ute - Based on the VX HSV Maloo, it was fitted with a new bodykit featuring significantly flared wheel arches to accommodate wider track and 20-inch wheels. The roof was lowered and modifications made to the suspension to produce a "ground hugging" stance. The ute was powered by a LS6 V8 stroked to 6.2 litres (producing 476 PS (350 kW; 469 bhp)) with exhaust exiting from the side.[10]
- HRT 427 - Unveiled at the 2002 Sydney Motor Show, the HRT (Holden Racing Team) 427 was loosely based on the Holden Monaro bodyshell. The MacPherson strut front suspension was replaced by an aluminium double A-arm setup with adjustable dampers. A weight reduction program was enacted which included the fitment of a carbon fibre bonnet and magnesium wheels. A 7.0 litre (427ci) V8 from the Corvette C5-R was installed (coupled to a T-56 M12 six-speed transmission), hence the name.[11][12]
Originally intended to be put into production as competition against vehicles such as the Porsche 911 GT2, the idea was abandoned due to an unworkable business case based on the original production targets. It was to be the quickest ever (up to that time) HSV with a reported top speed of 299 km/h (185 mph). Only 2 were ever built with a reported 571 PS (420 kW; 563 bhp) and 780 nm of torque.[13]
- GTS-R - Alternatively written as GTSR or GTS/R, this concept was unveiled in 2004 and based on the Monaro bodyshell. Similarities could be drawn with the HRT 427, however this model was never intended for road-use and instead was under consideration to create a one-make racing series. A more aggressive appearance was achieved through the use of a large front airdam, xenon headlights, LED rear lights, active carbon fiber rear spoiler and rear diffuser. The GTS-R was powered by a modified version of the LS2 producing 455 PS (335 kW; 449 bhp). Other features included carbon ceramic disc brakes, rollcage, side-exiting exhausts and 19-inch ROH alloy wheels.[14]
Chevrolet 6.2-litre V8 LS3
- Power: 431 PS (317 kW; 425 bhp) (E series)
- Torque: 550N•m(E series)
This engine debuted in the E series. It is a GM built LS3 V8 customized for HSV's usage. It also features cylinder deactivation technology to conserve fuel.
Chevrolet 6.0-litre V8 LS2
- Power: 404 PS (297 kW; 398 bhp) @ 6000 rpm(Z series), 417 PS (307 kW; 412 bhp)(E series)
- Torque: 530 N•m @ 4400 rpm(Z series), 550N•m(E series)
This engine debuted in the Z series. It is a GM built LS2 V8 customized for HSV's usage. One of the main reasons that this engine was used is that the LS1 V8 does not meet ADR 79/01 (Euro III) emissions regulations. This new engine also has connections to the L76 6.0 Litre used in the VZ and VE Holden Commodores.
Chevrolet 5.7-litre V8 LS1
- Power: 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp)(VTII), 347 PS (255 kW; 342 bhp)W(VX), 352 PS (260 kW; 349 bhp)(Y series), 367 PS (270 kW; 362 bhp)(AWD models), 387 PS (285 kW; 382 bhp)(YII series)
- Torque: 473 N•m(VTII), 475 N•m(VX), 475 N•m(Y series), 510 N•m(YII series)
This motor started its debut in the VTII series of HSV sedans. It produced 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) - 41 PS (30 kW; 40 bhp) more than HSV's previous "Stroker" 5.7 V8 used in the VT. It was a slightly de-tuned version, with 10 PS (7 kW; 9 bhp) less than when it was in the two-door sports body of the Corvette. Continuous modifications were made to the LS1 engine throughout its lifetime, reaching 387 PS (285 kW; 382 bhp) in the YII series, just 20 PS (15 kW; 20 bhp) under the 408 PS (300 kW; 402 bhp) GTS. AWD models such as the Coupé4 retained a similar configuration to other YII series models but were fitted with a more restrictive exhaust system, reducing power to 367 PS (270 kW; 362 bhp). The LS1 was phased out for the new 6.0 litre LS2 in the Z Series. However, it was still used in the AWD models of the Z series.
Chevrolet 5.7-litre V8 LS1 (C4B)
- Power: 402 PS (300 kW; 408 bhp) @ 6000 rpm*Torque: 510 N•m @ 4800 rpmA modified version of the LS1 enhanced by Callaway Cars Incorporated, this engine was used on the VTII, VX and Y series of GTS models as well as the SV300. Differences from the LS1 included ported cylinder heads, larger throttle body, revised camshaft, remapped ECU, titanium valve spring retainers, upgraded valve springs and valves. The compression ratio was also lowered slightly to 9.95:1 and the engine ran MAFless. In HSV models, this engine was used with a higher than standard 3.91:1 final drive ratio.
HSV 5.7-litre 'Stroker' V8
- Power: 292 PS (215 kW; 288 bhp) @ 4800 rpm(VR-VS), 299 PS (220 kW; 295 bhp)(VT)
- Torque: 475 N•m @ 3600 rpmThis motor had its debut in the VR series of HSV sedans. It was an expanded version of the 5.0 litre and was originally available on the flagship VR 215i Senator and GTS. A Tremec T-56 six-speed manual gearbox option exclusive to this engine was introduced as the then current Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed could not reliably handle the prodigious amounts of torque. The GTS-R had the blueprint option to produce more power at around 313 PS (230 kW; 308 bhp). The 215i engine was also available on the Grange long wheel base model. Its last appearance was in the VT GTS(Series 1). The LS1 replaced it in the VTII series.
Holden 5.0-litre V8
- Power: 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) @ 5200 rpm(VL), 288 PS (215 kW; 292 bhp) (VN Group A SS), 272PS (200 kW; 268 bhp) (VN-VP), 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) @ 4800 rpm(VN-VP), 252 PS (185 kW; 248 bhp)(VR-VS), 265 PS (195 kW; 261 bhp)(VT)
- Torque: 380 N•m @ 4000 rpm(VL), 411 N•m(VN Group A SS), 410 N•m @ 3600 rpm(VN-VP), 400 N•m @ 3600 rpm(VN-VS), 430 N•m @ 3600 rpm(VT)
This engine for HSV was available in 2 guises. The twin throttle bodied versions designed for racing use were available in the VL and VN Group A cars from 1988 and 1990 respectively. For the majority of HSV sedans using this capacity motor, the engines were modified versions of the standard EFI Holden V8. Note that there was also a VP equipped Clubsport 5000i that used the remaining 4 bolt main Group A blocks with SV5000 red motor ancillaries. The LS1 replaced it in the VTII series.
- Additionally:
1. A non-EFI version was fitted to the VL Calais SV88, producing 185 PS (136 kW; 182 bhp) @ 4400 rpm and 355 nm @ 3200 rpm.
2. The VL SS Group A SV Commodore was the first Holden V8 to feature Electronic Fuel Injection.
HSV 3.8-litre supercharged V6
- Power: 245 PS (180 kW; 241 bhp) @ 5000 rpm*Torque: 380 N•m @ 3200 rpmAvailable on the VT and VX series HSV XU6, this engine is a modified version of Holden's supercharged V6 with upgraded air intake and exhaust to boost power from the standard 232 PS (171 kW; 229 bhp). Due to the popularity and superior performance of Ford's I6T, this model was removed from the line-up after the VX series.
OPC 2.0-litre Ecotec-4 Turbo
- Power: 241 PS (177 kW; 237 bhp) @ 5600 rpm*Torque: 320 N•m @ 2400 rpmThis 4-cylinder engine is used in the HSV VXR, a model based on the Vauxhall Astra VXR/Opel Astra OPC.
This model has received some criticism, due to the decision to use a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, instead of opting for a larger engine, which would have followed the HSV philosophy of 'bigger is better'.
V8 supercars
HSV threw their sponsorship behind the team formerly known as the Kmart Racing Team after the retail giant withdrew their sponsorship. The team adopted HSV Dealer Team (HSVDT) as their new name. With Garth Tander and Rick Kelly driving the two cars, the newly renamed team struggled in its first few outings in 2005, they found form later in the season, and from round 1 led the 2006 Championship to victory. Rick Kelly won the 2006 series followed by Craig Lowndes. Tander who finished the season in 4th spot after having led the Championship until Round 7 after a driver swap program with HRT (The Toll HSVDT and the HRT are "grouped" due to sharing data and engineering services to each other via Walkinshaw Performance) during the endurance races resulted in Garth's DNF in both endurance races, destroying his championship hopes and dreams. In 2007, Tander and Kelly won 17 races between them out of a possible 37, with Tander winning 15 of them and four round wins, winning the championship along the way. HSVDT also won their 2nd Teams Championship in succession.
HSV also sponsor the Holden Racing Team (HRT), although this operation is now formally owned by the team's lead driver and former Australian Touring Car Champion, Mark Skaife. Garth Tander now drives the second HRT Commodore.
HSV also sponsor Tasman Motorsport with Jason Richards and Greg Murphy. They also sponsor GMAC Racing of Tony D'Alberto in the Fujitsu V8 Series.
- The Y II and Z series GTO Coupe were exported to the UK as the Vauxhall Monaro VXR. They used the 387 PS (285 kW; 382 bhp) LS1 and 405 PS (298 kW; 400 bhp) LS2 engines respectively. The Coupé's donor car, the Holden Monaro was exported to various markets, including the Middle East (as the Chevrolet Lumina) and the USA (as the Pontiac GTO)
- E-Series Clubsport R8's are to be exported to the UK as a Vauxhall VXR8. This car has the standard 6 litre LS2 417 PS (307 kW; 412 bhp) and 550nm but a Supercharger kit, that is not Available in Australia, is optional, having around 560 PS (412 kW; 553 bhp).
- E-Series Clubsport R8 are exported to the Middle East as the CR8 from Chevrolet Special Vehicles (CSV).
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Current: Barina · Caprice · Captiva · Combo · Commodore · Colorado · Statesman · Ute · Epica · Cruze · Barina Spark · Volt
Commodore Variants: VS · VB · VC · VH · VK · VL · VN · VP · VR · VT · VX · VY · VZ · VE
Historic: Adventra . Apollo · Astra · Belmont · Brougham · Calibra · Camira · Crewman . Holden Cruze AWD · Drover · EH · FB · Frontera · FJ · FX · Gemini · Jackaroo · Kingswood · Monaro · Nova · One Tonner . Piazza · Premier · Rodeo · Sandman · Scurry · Shuttle · Special · Standard · Suburban · Sunbird · Tigra · Torana · Vectra · Zafira · Viva · Barina · Omega
Concept: ECOmmodore · EFIJY · Torana GTR-X Concept · Nations Cup Monaro Concept · Sandman Concept · SST Concept · SSX Concept · Torana TT36 Concept · UTEster Concept · Coupe 60 Concept · Hurrican Concept
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Roy Hodson, England
World Cup 2014 Update
"I am, of course, always nervous - any football coach worthy of the name, who really believes in his work, is nervous when the whistle goes," said England manager Roy Hodson.
"He wants all the things he wants to see come about, he is nervous the referee might make a terrible decision that might affect the team, so you can't be involved at this level and not be nervous.
"You might try and control it, but anyone who says they are not nervous suggests a laissez faire attitude, and I will not be accused of that."
Following the Montenegro match on 11 October England host Poland four days later.
If England come in second, they face a two-legged play-off to qualify for the World Cup finals.
There are some exciting World Cup clashes coming up on Friday, October 11.
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The Freemantle Sailing Club (FSC) runs a "Sailing Support Program" – which is designing to offer an exciting sailing experience to people who are experiencing life difficulty.
Run by FSC member David Nelson, community organisations have been making use of the program.
Neami support worker Oliver Wearne accompanied consumers for a sailing adventure on the Indian Ocean in early August. Oliver reflected that "we couldn't have been treated to better conditions, with one consumer describing the experience as tranquil."
After spending time inside the harbor acclimatizing to being on board a sailboat, David took the yacht, and Day 2 Day Living crew, out to sea and dropped the sails.
"With the engine now shut off, those on board quickly slipped into a feeling of peace and serenity." Oliver recalled.
"One at a time participants were then invited to take the wheel and steer, making it a truly memorable adventure."
You can read more about the program on the FSC website.


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Protect the burger joint from hobos, zombies, ninjas and more by shooting killer potatoes at them via a potato cannon! Upgrade your potatoes with spikes, M60s and poison. Survive 20 levels and you win. Have Fun!
Do you have an opinion about hobos, and do you also like to play a fun online game? If you are in the same mood as us today, you probably would like to play our free Burger Defense game online. Are we correct? ;)
Press the mouse button down to fire. You either rapid fire press or hold the button down.
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"Purpose isn't everything, but it trumps everything else." – Roy Spence, It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For
In 2015, a business coaching client asked me to design and facilitate a session with their entire company during their annual retreat in Kauai to help them solve what was a very good (or a potentially really bad) problem.
This successful technology company needed to be prepared for responding to a great problem most companies only wish they had:
That was the good problem.
The bad problem? They lacked one very important building block in their company in order to achieve sustainable success: A clear, shared and inspiring Purpose Statement.
The owners of the company were in tune with their individual core values and they knew their team and their market well enough to know they could achieve lofty goals and make a huge impact on the industry for their partners and customers. For a consultant, this was a PLUS because they were already ahead of the game.
This wasn't their first rodeo. The co-founders knew that in order to move their company forward, everyone on the team needed to be aligned and ready for the ride. Because if they weren't, and it got rough, they could lose their best talent and ruin the trust of their partners, and the reputation for excellence they worked so hard to create.
Individually and collectively, the team first needed to identify, verbalize, connect with their core values. Then some serious brainstorming needed to happen, which was framed by answering four key questions (more on that later).
Finally, to begin to craft the Purpose Statement, they needed to get BIG and answers needed to come from everyone in the room: "What difference do we make and for whom?"
Many of you may say, "Yes, but isn't that the same as a Vision or a Mission Statement?" No, it's different.
A Purpose is our strong WHY we get up in the morning. A purpose is inspiring. A Purpose includes everyone who works at the company. A Purpose connects individuals and core values of people and the culture of the organization. EVERYONE knows the purpose and knows how their role and unique talent they bring to their work everyday is a necessary for the company's achievement of the Purpose.
A Purpose is never achieved, is not measurable and NOT attached to the bottom line. A Purpose is not "how we do things" or our strategy. WARNING: A Purpose is not for the faint of heart because you WILL be called to act on your Purpose (and everyone is watching).
Ultimately, everyone in the company is accountable for making decisions that are aligned with the Purpose, including which work we do, how we hire and fire people, and how we allocate our resources.
A company's sustainable success today goes beyond the bottom line and a by having a clear, inspirational purpose you attract and keep great talent, and repel and easily de-select people who aren't in alignment with your company's Purpose. Because if your people aren't on board, you may not survive your own success.
Purpose-driven companies thrive through challenges, good and bad. And, by the way, the most financially successful and thriving companies are driven first by a strong, clear Purpose. Bottom line is important or they wouldn't survive, but it's not at the top of the list.
Some examples of excellent, clear Purpose Statements:
Merck: To gain victory against disease and help mankind
Disney: To use our imaginations to bring happiness to millions
Johnson & Johnson: To alleviate pain and suffering
Merck, Disney and Johnson & Johnson, and this company, realized the process of identifying and crafting a compelling, inspiring, clear and meaningful Purpose Statement isn't for the faint of heart and doesn't happen in a half-day workshop. It is a process, not an event. It starts from the bottom up, the top down and is inspired by the strong WHY?'s of the founders, the team members who make it happen, core values and most of all the BIG DIFFERENCE they make and for whom.
Not only did this company successfully develop their clear Purpose Statement, they used it to guide their business decisions which, according to one of the partners, ultimately positioned the company to be acquired by Google.
Most important, the process of discovering their Purpose was inspiring, fun, engaging! The team reported the process connected them at a whole new level – a level they need to be at in order to thrive through their next growth opportunity.
Is your company ready for your next "good problem?"
Share your favorite (or your own company's) Purpose Statement below. How does it speak to you and align with your Purpose?
Sustainable Leaders create keystone habits that leverage small wins to achieve BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goals)
While "SMART goals" have their purpose and place, creating and maintaining new habits is a more effective strategy.
There are many reasons people are reluctant to set goals, and even more reasons why they fail to achieve goals. If this is you, consider these key ingredients:
1. Public accountability – Tell someone, better yet put it in writing AND share it with others!
2. A shorter feedback loop or time-frame (30 days is perfect) with which to adjust course as necessary.
3. 1 Action Step you can take in the next 48 hours is essential to motivate you to continue with the next Action Step (and public accountability for that action is essential, too).
4. Clear Impact: Can you answer the question, "What difference will it make for me, my family, community, organization, customers, etc.) when I achieve the goal?"
5. You have a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious) goal, that involves your team and their public buy in, too!
Start now: Post your BHAG for 2013? If you have one for yourself and one for your organization, post it too!
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When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow—
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit—
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit
Thank you to Michael Hyatt, who published this inspirational poem, Author Anonymous on his blog over at Intentional Leadership.
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Because you can't play enough golf, or tennis to stave off the feelings of "dis-satisfaction" and "dis-appointment" of your unmet expectations of what life will be like when you retire, unless you ask yourself these 3 critical questions …
Here's the radio interview on Boomerbeat: "3 Questions Retiring Executives Must Ask Themselves Now to Be Satisfied in Retirement"
Click here to listen now: http://bit.ly/MRBopD
I look forward to your comments below!
My executive coaching clients get homework (yes, really!) and Gary Hamel's book "What Matters Now: How to Win in a World of Relentless Change, Ferocious Competition, and Unstoppable Innovation" just rose to the top of the reading list.
If you are a newly hired or recently promoted leader or manager (or you are experienced leader working on your succession plan for retirement), this is a MUST READ NOW book.
If you wait too long … you will be left in the dust and stomped on by your competition who is taking action on Gary Hamel's (a bit irreverent) ideas on how to become a resilient, innovative and built to last organization.
Christina Haxton, MA LMFT
Sustainable Leadership, Inc.
Leadership Speaker, Author & Consultant
Powerful Connections… Sustainable Leadership … Extraordinary Peace of Mind.
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Scott Mabry posted this article from McKinsey Quarterly on his blog and all I can say is it's about time the cat's out of the bag …
Leading through times of exponential change is not for the faint of heart … and requires more character, stamina … and hugs than we ever imagined (or even Donald Trump would admit).
Sustainable leaders will be able to lead through the 21st century … and beyond. Because these leaders will come back to center and know what REALLY matters. And lead from who they are. But first, a reality check …
Read what Josef Ackermann, formerly of Deutsche Bank; Carlos Ghosn of Nissan and Renault; Moya Greene of Royal Mail Group; Ellen Kullman of DuPont; President Shimon Peres of Israel; and Daniel Vasella of Novartis have to say about what it'll take to be a highly successful CEO who won't burn up or burn out: Click here to read more in the McKinsey Quarterly journal …
To Your Sustainable Leadership,
Christina Haxton
Leadership Speaker, Author & Executive Consultant
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Congratulations on your promotion (or maybe you are in line for one) … but don't celebrate too soon. Did you know almost 50% of newly promoted or newly hired executives get fired or quit before within the first 18 months on the job?
Are you wondering whether you are meeting expectations or falling short in your new position?
The expectations are high (yours and theirs) and yet there's so much you don't know about the people, the culture and the "unspoken rules."
On top of that, you must get up to speed quickly so you can hit the ground running and feel satisfied at the end of the day.
You're invited to see the webinar replay now available through June 17th:
Discover the pitfalls you need to avoid and understand the critical strategies new leaders must practice to eliminate "leadership stress" and earn the trust of your new team … so you don't end up a statistic.
Here are just two of the biggest mistakes new leaders make:
Pitfall #1: Failure to understand why change (even "good" change) is hard and most change initiatives fall flat (and this includes your presence, even if your predecessor was a miserable manager). Hint: Small change over a period of time leads to lasting, long term change. Scale down a change initiative into an "experiment" in one department or with one small group first, instead of rolling it out company wide and crossing your fingers it takes hold.
Pitfall #2: Believing that understanding the problem alone is enough to make change happen. Don't fall into the trap of "over-analysis" or worse, who's to blame for the problem. Ask better questions to find solutions and take action as soon as possible. "What is good about this problem?" and "What is not perfect yet?" are just two of the five questions teams need to feel creative and take decisive steps to action.
For more pitfalls to avoid for new (and seasoned) leaders, click here to get access to the replay through June 17th:
(The bottom line is you'll want to have these tools to accelerate your leadership effectiveness for the long haul, too.)
Questions? Comments? Advice for new leaders? Post your thoughts below!


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Welcome to Coral Grand's Instructor Development Program! Once you are an instructor, you are able to work all over the world as a PADI Dive Instructor!
IDC Course
Our IDC Course will be conducted by our Go Pro Team, with the assistance of the entire full time staff.
Coral Grand Divers offers to all IDC candidates all materials for the preparation and a chance to assist on courses, lead fun dives and practice dive skills prior to the start of the IDC, all this FREE of charge! The Instructor Development Course itself is run over a period of 15 days with plenty of time for thorough knowledge development, extra practice of all skills and lectures on dive theory when needed. 2 out of these days are dedicated for the EFR Instructor Training. We certainly 'over-teach' to make sure our candidates are more than prepared for the course!
At Coral Grand Divers we focus on real life training, not just how to pass the Instructor Exam. We try to create only the best instructors here, and we mean that. You will learn how to best teach in a variety or environments and situations.
Our Go Pro Team is:
Bob Murphy, Course Director
Will Ragsdale, PADI Staff Instructor
Mitch Rodgers: PADI MSDT
Yann Lim: PADI MSDT
We are focused on creating high quality PADI instructors. Not only do we want a reputation for excellence, we also would ideally like our own candidates to work for us!
After completion of the IDC, you will move on to your Instructor Examination (IE). This is a two day affair where you will be tested on your academic presentations, swimming pool and open water sessions, and your knowledge of dive theory and PADI standards.
Prerequisites for participating in the IDC Program:
You must be a PADI Divemaster (or an equivalent certification from another organization)
You must be EFR Student level within two years.
You must be over the age of 18 with a valid medical clearance.
MSDT and Internship Program:
Once you have successfully completed the IDC you are ready for the MSDT + Internship program that will qualify you to teach 5 specialities and will allow you to certify 25 students under the supervision of our senior instructors. Achieving the Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating will enhance your skills and experience, allow you to teach a wide variety of courses and definitely make you a more employable PADI Diving Instructor. Many shops require you to be an MSDT in order to hire you full time.
Here at Coral Grand Divers, we do try to teach a wide variety of courses. The most popular specialty courses taught are the Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Enriched Air (Nitrox). A MSDT instructor may teach these if they have been trained to do so, and these ratings go a long way in your value toward employers. Plus, they are a whole lot of fun to teach!
Other specialties you could potentially teach as an MSDT include Search and Recovery, Night Diver, Underwater Navigator, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, or even Digital Underwater Photography!
Pricing and Fees:
We would like you to be aware of the fees for this course. You will need to pay the following:
-IDC Course Cost -EFR Instructor Course Cost -PADI Instructor Crew Pack (all of your textbooks and instructor materials necessary for all candidates) -PADI MSDT & Internship Course Cost (if you choose to do so)
You will need to take the Instructor Examination and pay the necessary fees:
-I.E. Testing costs (Paid directly to PADI)
-PADI Instructor Application Fee (paid directly to PADI)
Finally you will need to pay an application fee to PADI to become an OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor) as well as a fee for any specialties you'd like to teach.
Prices & Fees:
Please find below the prices for all your courses up to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer:
Besides the training you also need to get your PADI materials and dive equipment. Please note that the use of our BCDs, Regulators and shorty wetsuits are included in the price during your training. However, we strongly recommend to buy at least your own dive computer for extra safety and a mask, fins/booties for more comfort. Also, in order to work, you will need your own equipment.
-PADI IDC and EFRi Crewpack: 20,500 THB
You need to then add on top of these prices the PADI fee for every application, which will be paid via credit card directly to PADI Asia & Pacific:
-PADI Instructor Examination fee: AUD 865
-PADI Instructor application fee: AUD 273
-PADI EFR Instructor application fee: AUD 189
PADI Specialty application fee: AUD 108 x 5 ( 1 free of charge if booked together with IDC) MSDT Application fee: AUD 147 (FREE of charge if booked together with IDC)
Work opportunities:
We can not guarantee a full time position the day you finish either the IDC program. However if there's an opening we would rather hire one of our own candidates that demonstrated passion, enthusiasm, good peoples skills and exemplary attitude, than someone from another school. Openings for employment can be for all our dive centers or our live aboard, the Deep Andaman Queen. For all new instructors that decide to go ahead with the MSDT + Internship program we can guarantee work as a freelancing instructor (work will vary depending on customer flow).
If you have any questions about VISA issues, accommodation, food, or in general living and working on the island, please don't hesitate to get in touch! All of our instructors have been through this process before and have lots of advice to give.
Thank you very much and we look forward to having you at Coral Grand Divers for your Instructor Development Course and beyond!


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Study Highlights from the American Heart Association:
- Blood pressure decreased about 10 mm Hg in high blood pressure patients who drank a cup of beetroot juice daily.
- Beetroot juice contains dietary nitrate, which may help relax blood vessel walls and improve blood flow.
- Increasing intake of foods rich in dietary nitrate may be an affordable and attainable way to manage blood pressure, researchers said.