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A new year means a new chance to join thousands of mums and change your life with The Healthy Mummy’s 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
Throughout January’s 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, these mums will be here to give you advice, guidance and some great motivation tips when you need it.
Kick off 2020 with January’s Motivating Mums
Today we introduce you to your January MOTIVATING MUMS, with a bit about each mum, and their top tips for keeping you focused and motivated throughout this month’s 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge. These mums are here to help you stay on track, stay motivated and kick your goals!
Chelsea Dickson has lost over 48kgs on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Chelsea, 32, is a Mum of 4, 1 girl aged 10 & 3 boys aged 7,4,2, from Gympie on the Sunshine Coast.
“My Goal for 2020 is to give everything a go! Believe in myself, I can & I will.
“I would like to tone and strengthen my body, run my 1st half marathon, lose another 11.6kgs, then maintain.
“I never realised I was depressed or sad I just thought stuffing my face on the couch was the thing to do.
“Now I know the difference I have a smile I get out of my pyjamas I love living life.
“I do the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge because it’s a lifestyle, this is forever this allows you to live your best life it teaches us moderation and just to give it our best.
“When I started my goal was 85kg I never thought it was possible, so I’m past my goal and now just getting comfortable within my own skin.
Chelsea’s Top Tips:
- Transition your foods search the hub for food you love and make the Healthy Mummy version, you will love them.
- Be prepared, have a freezer stash make extra serves, being prepared helps you stay on track.
- Drink water and enjoy it
- Love your exercise, find what works just love your life, enjoy your journey.
Chelsea’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipe:
“My favourite meal is Chicken parmigiana and salad, it’s on my menu all the time!”
Stacey Webb has lost 14 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Stacey, 35, from the Blue Mountains, NSW and have 4 children aged 7, 4 and 16-month-old twins.
Stacey shares, “I joined Healthy Mummy in 2016. I was unhappy with myself both physically and mentally and I wanted to change that. I lost 10 kilos with the Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge in 3 months and maintained that weight loss even through a back injury.
“I had a Healthy Mummy twin pregnancy and continued my Healthy Mummy journey whilst being postpartum. Between 1 month postpartum with the twins until now I have lost 14 kilos and over 60cm, as well as being a size 14 to a size 12.
“I have maintained my weight loss for a few months and in between that time I have increased my strength and fitness. I have found during my pregnancy and postpartum journey that I have been really focusing more on my body confidence within myself more than anything. Enjoying my journey and loving the person I see looking back at me in the mirror.”
Stacey’s 2020 goals:
- Continue to work on my inner strength
- Continue working on increasing my fitness and physical strength
- Increase my knowledge on nutrition
- Embrace new challenges that may come my way
- Not to let my fear factor in my decisions
Stacey’s health benefits on Healthy Mummy:
- Assisted with scaled and modified exercise under the guidance of a professional when I had a back injury
- Assisted with having a healthy and active twin pregnancy
- Improved self confidence and body confidence. Appreciating my body for what it had already gone through as well as what it continues to do.
- Improved overall mindset including lowered anxiety levels.
“I love the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, it is apart of my lifestyle and routine. I love the variety of recipes and exercises. I can customize the recipes to suit my family and I as well as doing the workouts at home. I am very excited to try the new Mind Power that has just launched too.”
Stacey’s favourite Healthy Mummy Snacks:
Stacey’s top tips:
- Remember why you want to change then just start making small changes. This will help you establish what works for you and your family.
- Remember it is not a race. Sometimes you have to be patient and stay consistent for some of the changes and goals you have within yourself to happen.
- Not every day will be perfect or go according to plan. So make sure you love yourself every day especially on those hard days.
Tarryn Eames has lost 23 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Tarryn, 28, is a mum of 3 (aged 1,5 & 7) and lives in Campbelltown, Sydney.
Tarryn shares, “In 19 months with the help of the Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge and the Healthy Mummy products I have lost 23kgs, over 100cms from my body and gained confidence and self-love!
“My goals for 2020 are to lose another 10-15 kilos and see me reach my healthy BMI, be able to run 5km, gain strength and continue to share my journey with women all over the world!
“I signed up to the Lifetime Membership in March 2019 when it was on a super sale with a payment plan after seeing results from using the products and free recipes. So this will be my 9th x 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge!
“One of the biggest changes throughout my journey has been my mental transformation. I went from a sad, emotional, depressed woman who had zero self confident and dreaded doing out in public to a woman who enjoys socialising and meeting new people, who is happy, has confidence and self love and someone who was able to use that confidence to bare all and be photographed in bra and undies for the upcoming 2nd edition of the Healthy Mummy Magazine!
“My reason for doing and absolutely LOVING the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, because it’s so simple. All the hard work is done for me! I have everything I need at the touch of a button! I have family friendly recipes, I have workouts I can complete in the comfort of my own home and I have a place to log all of my day to help keep my accountable and on track! Also because it has helped me become the happiest, healthiest and strongest I have ever been, both physically and mentally!”
Tarryn’s top tips:
- Start small, focus on changing one area of your lifestyle at a time to avoid overwhelming yourself! Remember baby steps still move you forward!
- Trust the journey – Don’t focus only on weight loss. Focus on becoming healthier in all aspects of your life and trust the process. Measure your success in photos, measurements and how you feel. Don’t only rely on those pesky scales!
- Share your journey, all of it. Even the tough times! Where it’s in the main group, or privately to a loved one. It will help keep you motivated, accountable and on track! Plus the support will help you push through when times get tough.
Healthy Mummy Smoothies
“I absolutely LOVE the Healthy Mummy Smoothies! My all-time favourite flavour is banana! They have been a real life saver for me! I have one every day for breakfast and almost every day for lunch. Sometimes even dinner on those nights where I cannot be bothered but still want something that’s good for me!”
Tarryn’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipe:
“My favourite meal on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge would have to be Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Ravioli, it’s actually my whole families favourite! So quick easy and delicious. My favourite snacks by far would have to be the Crackers with Cheese and Salami, the Wholegrain Crackers with cheese and tomato and the Weetbix slice! YUM! I could honestly never get tired of them!”
Ashleigh, 26, from Dubbo NSW, is mum to a 4 year old son and a one year old daughter.
Ashleigh shares, “I am a super busy Mum, I juggle full-time study, part-time work, a small side business, and the normal household stuff.
“I started with the Healthy Mummy in mid-2015 and over 6 months I original lost 12kgs and over 100cms- size 22-24 to a 12-14. I ended up maintaining this loss for 2 years and in 2018 fell pregnant. I had an amazing pregnancy journey thanks to the Healthy Mummy and I was able to not gain any weight.
“In those early few months I battled through postnatal depression, the excuses and emotional eating crept in. I am now sitting at only 5kg from my heaviest weight but still a size 14-16. I am healthier and more toned. The scales are definitely just a number.
Ashleigh’s 2020 goal:
‘My goal for 2020 is to ultimately lose 10-15kgs. My body likes to lose weight extremely slowly. As this is disheartening the scales are only a number I would like to see an over improvement in my fitness, toning and clothes size. As a tallish girl (172cm) with a bigger frame, I WOULD be ecstatic if I was a comfortable size 10-12.
“My goal for between now and the end of January is hopefully 5kg ready for a night out for my 10 year anniversary with my partner.
Why Ashleigh LOVES the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge:
“I love that the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is made for busy Mums like me. I love that everything you need is in one space, recipes, exercise videos, mindset, trackers, meal planning. You can choose to do it all or just follow along as you need. You can add on other products like Healthy Mummy Smoothies, Super Greens or Metabolism tablets. Even Control X. Which I cannot wait to try!
“My favourite feature at the moment in the app is the Meal inspiration tab. With so many recipes you will never get bored. Plus the recipes are family friendly, easy to prepare and delicious. No food groups are missing, I still get to enjoy, chocolate, pasta, cakes, and slices.”
Ashleigh’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipes:
Healthy Mummy Smoothies
“My favourite Healthy Mummy Smoothie flavours are choc fudge and caramel. I love mine with 300mls almond milk, frozen banana and baby spinach for a vegetable hit. I am going to aim for a daily Smoothie for breakfast or lunch during January.”
Ashleigh’s top tips:
- Small changes add up to big results. You don’t have to change everything at once. Focus on a few small goals. Once you are hitting them add a few new ones.
- Water is amazing. Keep hydrated. If you forget to drink regularly try adding 250mls to your intake at meal times.
- Take those photos. Grab a goal outfit pop it on. It may look horrible now but sometime in the near future you will rock it. Sometimes you cannot see the changes in the mirror or on the scales.
Ashleigh adds, “I cannot wait to share more of my journey with you as one of your January Motivating Mums and hit those goals alongside you.”
Courtney has lost 27 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Courtney, 32, mum of Zoe, 6, from Melbourne, Vic.
Courtney shares, “I have lost 27kg with The Healthy Mummy and have maintained this loss for over 6 months. I have been following the Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge for 22 months.
“I have seen huge changes in my body over the last nearly 2 years. I have been able to regain full use of my knee, after a full knee reconstruction a few years ago. I had very little use of it while I weighed nearly 90kgs, at 60 kgs I have reduced an enormous amount of pressure from my body and can now play a full game of netball comfortably.
“I am doing the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge to improve my whole life. I have changed the way we eat, the way we exercise and the way we live as a whole. I love being a good healthy role model to my 6-year-old daughter, with the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge I can really show my daughter how to treat our bodies well.”
Courtney’s goal for 2020:
“My goals for 2020 are to maintain my weight loss and improve my fitness. I’d also love to tone up my body.”
“My goal changes with each loss I had. I started with The Healthy Mummy weighing 87kgs, my initial goal was 70-75kgs – and I wanted a healthy BMI as I was in the obese category. I got to 75 kgs and loved the way I felt. I loved how The Healthy Mummy worked, and I knew I was going to get to wherever I wanted to with this. I kept working on myself and hit 60kgs after 14 months. I have maintained 60kgs since May this year. I am in a healthy BMI category and love how I’m feeling.”
Courtney’s top tips:
- Be realistic, you are unlikely to lose 10kgs a month and maintain that. Aim for something acheivable, 500 grams to 1kg per week is a great goal.
- Cook for your whole family. Choose family friendly meals and make sure everyone is involved. You are much more likely to stick with it if you’re not cooking multiple meals each night.
- Ask for support, use the Healthy Mummy support group to your full advantage. There are thousands of women going through the same things, make sure to ask questions, ask for help, shout out your victories – absolutely everything!
Healthy Mummy Smoothies:
“I love The Healthy Mummy Smoothies. I have a Smoothie most days, either for breakfast or as a snack – or sometimes even dinner on those super hot or busy nights. I also love my Smoothies in a bowl. They are an absolutely delicious meal when you can dress them up with delicious toppings.”
Courtney’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipes:
“My favourite meal changes all the time. In summer it is the Pear, Rocket and Parmesan Salad. I use this salad as a side with heaps of different meals, or have it as a full lunch. It is super delicious. My favourite snack is Snickers Mousse. It is super yummy on a hot summer night.”
Bernie has lost 16.7 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Bernie Fanning, 28, is mum to a four year old girl from Young in NSW.
Bernie shares, “I have lost 4 dress sizes, (from a size 18 down to a 10), I have lost 70 cms off my body and I’ve lost 16.75 kgs. I started on July 1st 2019 but have been following the Healthy Mummy pages for years.
“My 2020 goal is to lose 6.25 kgs to get to 60 kgs and to tone my body.
“I have noticed my physical health has improved I find myself having more energy throughout the day, my mental health has improved I find I’m so much happier. I am doing the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge to create a healthier and happier lifestyle for me and my family.”
Bernie’s top tips:
- Start small change one thing at a time
- Increase water intake
- Meal prep
Bernie’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipes:
Sally Stepniewski has lost 41 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Sally, 36, full-time working mum to 6 year old twins and little miss 3.
Sally shares, “I found The Healthy Mummy in April 2017 and lost 41kgs in 15 months.
“I have the energy to keep up and run with my kids and found a confidence I never knew existed. We are active as a family.
“I started so I could be there for my kids. I used to sit on the side and watch, everything hurt and I was breathless. I want my kids to have fun, to try new things and be healthy.
“The 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge has simplified the stress of meal planning, shopping and I love having everything I need at my fingertips. As a coeliac, I love being able to get a customised meal plan that tastes delicious!”
Sally’s 2020 goal:
“I want to be strong, fit, healthy and focus on fitness as I work towards running my first full marathon. Any weight loss along the way is a bonus.
Sally’s top tips:
- Keep it simple, start small, making drastic changes can be overwhelming. Focus on food choices, driving your water or stepping up your exercise and step it up when you’ve got your head around it.
- Take photos!!! Don’t be so focused on the scales or on other people’s progress. It is YOUR journey and a picture shows more than any number ever could. I regret not getting good full body shots at the beginning of my journey and not being in the photos.
- Make time for you. You are doing an incredible job juggling all the crazy of life, you deserve some time!!! Whether it be bath, face mask, good book, or a walk in the fresh air, make it happen. You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Sally’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipes:
“I start every single day with a Healthy Mummy Smoothie, it is the best to prepare and drink on the way to work, school or drink at home. Also the best way to prepare for my morning run.”
Angie Shannon has lost 10 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Angie, 22, is a mum of two children (an almost 3yo son and a 1 year old daughter) from Dubbo NSW.
Angie shares, “I have been following The Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge for my second journey since January 2019! In this time I’ve managed to lose 10kg while breastfeeding and also lose numerous centimetres and 2-3 dress sizes. I’ve gone from 75.8kg to 65.5kg, currently fluctuating between 65.5kg-65.9kg!”
Angie’s 2020 goals:
“I have so many goals for 2020! One being to be able to run, lose another 10kg-15kg, start to tone and really be more consistent overall to create more healthy habits.
“I’ve seen some AMAZING benefits of following The Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge not only weight loss! I’m so much healthier, my skin is definitely clearer, I wake up feeling energised and ready to go even on minimal sleep, I can breathe easier and run around and play with my kids without becoming puffed out which is a MAJOR plus since I have asthma!”
Angie’s top tips:
- Make sure to keep your water bottle on you or around you all the time! Water plays a huge part in keeping you healthy and flushing out all the toxins! It’s an amazing key ingredient for weight loss!
- Keep it super simple! Keep your meal plan really simple to start with so you don’t become overwhelmed. I keep my breakfast, lunch and 3 snacks the same all week, only changing up our dinners.
- Take it one day at a time. If you focus on now and not the long run it becomes easier to do and less overwhelming again. Focus on making it through 24hrs! Wake up and feel proud and do it again!
Healthy Mummy Smoothies:
“I use the Healthy Mummy Smoothies most days for breakfast and one for a snack, I absolutely love the convenience and that they’re super tasty which makes it feel like a treat! I also absolutely love boiled eggs, you can eat them whole, smash them, add curry powder to them or even take them with you! It’s a good source of protein and keeps you full!
Angie adds, “I am so ready and so excited to be a motivating mum for January and I cannot wait to share my journey with you all!”
Tegan Palmer has lost 30 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Tegan is a mum of two from Melbourne Vic. Her kids are her absolute world and the reason she started the Healthy Mummy 2 years ago.
Tegan shares, “I wanted to be fit and healthy and have the energy to keep up to them and be able to fit on things so I could play with them.
“I have been following the Healthy Mummy for 2 years and in that time I have lost and 30kgs and have been maintaining for around 6 months.
“My reason for starting the healthy mummy was mainly for my kids and me wanting to be an actively involved mum, but also to finally learn to love my body and stop the struggles I had with confidence and accepting what my body looked like.”
Tegan’s goals for 2020:
“In 2020 I really want to break this plateau I’m going through and get to 65kgs. Which is around 7kgs to lose. I have PCOS and an underactive thyroid but thanks to the healthy mummy, and my weightloss my PCOS is stable and so are my thyroid levels which means I have finally started dropping my medication levels instead of always being told to increase the dosage amount.”
Tegan’s top tips:
- Sit down and get used to the meal plan, watch the videos that show you the app features and how they work.
- Customise the meal plan to foods you already like, have a look through all the recipes and see what you might like to try.
- If you feel like giving up, stop take a breather and reset. Think of your goals, think of why you wanted to do this in the first place. Reach out the wonderful healthy mummy community for support
Healthy Mummy Smoothies
Tegan’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipes:
Kerrie has lost 6 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Kerrie Phillips, 39, is mum to a 9yr old son, from Gippsland Victoria.
Kerrie shares, “I started the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge on 2nd September 2019 at 65kg and finished this December challenge at 59kg I’ve lost 6kg and 5cms all over. I’ve gone from size 12 to 8. Gotta love that. 3 awesome months of learning a new lifestyle.”
Kerrie’s goal for 2020:
“My 2020 goal is to have lean muscle, toned, stronger and to be 100% healthy throughout my body.
“My mental health is amazing. Energy levels increased dramatically and my get up and go attitude has improved. Sleeping better as well which is always a bonus.
“I’m doing the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge to get healthy, fit and happy again. I am sick of junk food taking over my life. Now The Healthy Mummy is more convenient for me. Easy and budget friendly. I don’t waste food anymore either. It’s a bonus.”
Kerrie’s top tips:
- Surf the App. Look at recipes I would normally eat similar to first. Get your family involved. My son helps me chose dinners sometimes.
- Start with a Healthy Mummy Smoothie for Brekky to get back into brekky mode.
- Take before Photos, measurements, and weight. Visual progress is the best.
“I have a Healthy Mummy Smoothie for Brekky and Lunch. Banana Boost every Brekky. It gives me the kick start to the day that I need. Yummo.”
“My fav meal is now Easy Fried Rice. Because it’s so Easy and yummy. Even my son loves it. My fave snack is definitely Crackers with Tomato and Cheese. Cheddar is the bomb.”
Tasha has lost 14 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Tasha, 26, is mum to a thirteen month old daughter and lives in Adelaide.
Tasha shares, “I have lost 14kg since beginning the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge in June 2019 and have lost over 60cms as well.
“I got diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in April of 2017 and have really struggled with bloating, lower abdominal pain and maintaining my diet. When I joined healthy mummy though, I started using their smoothies and following a more balanced diet and really started to understand food better and now I hardly bloat and though I’m not cured I have maintained the problem more with medication and the healthy mummy lifestyle.
“The 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge keeps me motivated, keeps me accountable and I love being able to have short term manageable goals I can achieve. It has become part of my every day, easy, versatile and fun.
“Having the app in my back pocket has become the handiest thing, my recipe hub, my work out hub it’s all there and ready to go!”
Tasha’s goal for 2020:
“My goal for 2020 is to continue to lose weight, but most importantly to really focus on myself. Love my body more and care for it more.”
Tasha’s top tips:
- You are amazing regardless remember that. It’s hard when you see others and want to compare constantly but you and your own person at your own pace. Focus on you and what works for you and the rest will follow
- Change things slowly. Small things first create the habit & always remember that if you slip up it’s ok and tomorrow a new day.
- Share, share, share! Take your before and after pictures, you’ll be amazed at the difference I promise you.
Healthy Mummy Smoothies
“I love the Healthy Mummy Smoothies, I have something crazy like 30 tubs in my cupboard currently. I aim for at least one a day but sometimes twice. I always add frozen fruit and Healthy Mummy Protein powder and I’m ready to start my day! Delicious and so easy. Working full time in hospitality these smoothies have changed my life.”
“I have to say one of my favourite meals on the app would be the 2 ingredient pizza base. I can make so many recipes with the base & it’s so delicious!”
Mon has lost nearly 10 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Mon, 29, is a mum to two little boys aged 8 and 6 and she also has 3 step daughters 21, 20 and 18. She lives in Perth WA.
Mon shares, “I have been following the Healthy Mummy since September 2018 and have lost 9.8 kilos and over 40cms from my whole body. I have gained so much body confidence and am learning to love my body stretch marks and all.
“I have found by following the Healthy Mummy I am feeling less tired, I am more motivated to get things done and I have fallen back in love with exercise. One major NSV for me was that I have the confidence to wear 2 piece bathers swimming with my boys. Before the Healthy Mummy, I would never have worn 2 piece bathers.”
“I love following the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge as it keeps me on track, and it is super easy for me to organise the week while I’m working and the recipes and exercises are amazing. One thing I’m going to focus on this month is the Mind Power exercises in the app.”
Mon’s 2020 goals:
- Reach my goal weight of 75 kilos by my 30th in May
- Be able to run/jog longer
- Become fitter
Mons’ top tips:
- Start small, change up one meal or snack for the week. Then change a main meal.
- Only choose meals that you and your family will enjoy. This saves you time cooking and money when food shopping.
- Celebrate any win. If you exercise for the day, if your clothes become loser, if you chose the Healthy option instead of the bad. CELEBRATE THEM ALL!
Mon’s favourite Healthy Mummy Smoothies and recipes:
“I have a Healthy Mummy Smoothie for breakfast each day and I use the Healthy Mummy recipes for my snacks and main meals.
“My all-time favourite Smoothie flavour is Choc Fudge and all I add is half a frozen banana and 1 tsp of peanut butter. I am also known to love a green smoothie. The Green Booster Smoothie from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge App is my fav.”
My favourite Healthy Mummy recipes have to be:
- Mint bubble crunch
- Honey soy chicken
- Stovetop lasagna
- Apple and Zucchini Muffins.
- Choc Peanut Butter bliss balls
- Spinach, Pesto and Ricotta rolls
Melanie Toman has lost 30 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Mel, 47, lives in a little town in Tassie called Penguin, she is mum to two girls aged 26 and 25 who have both left home now.
Melanie shares, “I am so pumped to be one of your #JanMotivatingmum. I joined Healthy Mummy as it kept popping up on my Facebook feed and it looked great, I had nothing to lose!”
“Healthy Mummy has helped me more than I could ever imagine. I have lost nearly 30 kgs and over 120 cms. I have also found so many things in this time as well. I’ve found myself again, a new passion for exercise and I am cooking the best food and meals I could ever dream of.”
Melanie’s goal for 2020:
“My goal for 2020 is to first welcome in the New Year with a bang and smash my January goals. I am aiming to lose 20 kgs next year and I would love to start park run and get it in under 30 mins.
“I credit the Healthy Mummy app for my success along with the amazing community of supportive ladies. The app is just like having a personal chef, PT trainer and gym in your own home, and it’s so easy to use.”
Melanie’s favourite Healthy Mummy Smoothie and recipes:
“I have a passion for Smoothies and Smoothie bowls and absolutely love having these for my breakfast now. My favourite smoothie is definitely the sneaky snickers smoothie.
“If I had to pick my favourite dish from the app it would be Slow cooked Asian chicken.”
Melanie’s top tips:
- Be gentle on yourself, life has a habit of getting in the way sometimes so don’t think you’ve “fallen off the wagon ” just continue doing what you plan to do.
- Put the scales away, take pics and measurements and have a goal item if clothing instead, the scales can play with your mind.
- Don’t try and compete with anyone else but yourself, we’re all at different stages of our journey
Melanie adds, “I can’t wait to bring in the New Year with you all and see some serious goal smashing!”
Bree has lost 24 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Bree, 29, is mum to a 1 year old boy from Bendigo, Victoria.
Bree shares, “I have been a Healthy Mummy 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge member since July 2018 but my weight loss jounrey didn’t start until March 2019 (as I was still pregnant when I first signed up) and since then I have lost 24 kilos.
“Since following the Healthy Mummy lifestyle, I may have lost a lot of kilos and cm’s but what I have gained is so much more impressive!
“Not only do I have new found confidence, a love for life, new incredible friendships … But I am now fully in control of my anxiety and depression without medication after 13 years – Yes. The Healthy Mummy helped me achieve this!
“I am following the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge to continue to improve my health and my life. I still have roughly 34 kilos to lose until I am at my goal weight and I am going to reach it in 2020 thanks to the Healthy Mummy.”
Bree’s goals for 2020:
- Lose at least 20 kilos by my wedding in March
- Be at my goal weight by mid-year
- Inspire and motivate as many women as I can
Bree’s favourite Healthy Mummy recipe:
“My new found favorite meal is the Sweet Potato, Pea and Blue Cheese Risotto and I absolutely love the Pink Porridge Smoothie!”
Bree’s top tips:
- DO NOT compare yourself or your journey to anyone else. We are all different, our bodies are different and we are all going to achieve things at different times – just keep persistent and stay consistent and amazing things will start happening!
- Share your journey within the Healthy Mummy support group, this community is absolutely incredible. The things you will achieve and the motivation you will find within this group is absolutely mind blowing.
- Be kind to yourself. Okay, maybe one week the scales don’t show what you were hoping, but don’t beat yourself up about it! You are doing amazing things and sooner rather than later you will see all that hard work pay off.
Nicole has lost 10 kilos on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge
Nicole Harris, 38, is mum to a 12yr old daughter and they live in Wallabadah, NSW.
Nicole shares, “I’ve lost 10kgs so far, my goal is to lose 20kg in 2020. Become healthier and happier. My goal weight is to be 65kg.
“Since joining Healthy Mummy I have more energy to move my body every day.”
Nicole’s top tips:
- Think about your kids they need us.
- The food and the Healthy Mummy Smoothies are so delicious it keeps you on track
- Have a goal outfit on show at all times to keep you motivated.
Kim White, 36, from Nambour, Sunshine coast Qld is a stay at home mum to 4 beautiful children.
Kim shares, “My children are 13-year-old son – with type 1 diabetes. Which means I am excellent in carb counting, weighing food and working out everything food-related with a few guesses here and there.
“10-year-old daughter with adhd/ odb / anxiety and ptsd. Lots of appointments and running around. Snacks on the go.
“8 year old daughter and 6 year old son. I don’t have a favourite but the baby is the easiest.
“I decided 2019 was MY year and I was finally going to focus on my health and mental wellbeing.
“I started Jan 1st at 132.9 kgs and am now 101.7 ( I did get down to 99.8 but somehow those sneaky kilos found me again).
“I have lost over 150 cms over my body and 32 cms in my waist alone.
Kim’s goals for 2020:
“My goal for 2019 was to lose the bulk of my weight in a healthy no quick fix way.
“My 2020 goal is the last 10-15 kgs, tone and increase my fitness and run a half marathon in August at the sunshine coast marathon with a few more races in between.
“I used to live off junk food and use bad food to help with the stress of raising 4 kids and work. I now know fueling my body with healthy food makes me feel so much better, my mind is clearer and I don’t feel as stressed from sugar overload.”
Kim’s top tips:
- Take it one day, one foot at a time. When you’re starting your journey, the distance or amount of weight can seem unachievable if you look at the end goal/ number. But take small steps/ make smaller goals
- The number on the scale doesn’t always reflect your efforts. Take pictures and measurements. More than 1 way to measure your progress.
- Don’t beat yourself up if you’re are having a bad day, or have a ‘cheat meal ‘. 1 day or meal won’t undo all your hard work. Tomorrow is a new day.
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The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) sends license plate renewal notices at least one month before the current license plate expiration date. A new policy went into effect in 2022, where the expiration will always be at the end of the month for Autos, Autocycles, and Light Trucks. If you lost your renewal notice or never received it, see
lost renewal notice.
late fee is due for auto, light truck, motorcycle and moped renewals received by DMV after the date of expiration. You may legally operate your vehicle on Wisconsin public roads once you submit the renewal fee.
License plate search to:
- Check when your plate expires.
- Check to see if an
emissions test is required for the vehicle.
- Check whether your plate is suspended or valid.
In addition to the regular annual registration fee paid for a vehicle, all vehicles with automobile registration or truck registration at 8,000 lbs. or less (except dual purpose farm registration) may be subject to:
- Easy: Sign up for eNotify to receive your renewal reminders by email or text. A notification before the expiration date (and reminder if no action is taken) will be sent to your preferred account. The email or text will include direct links to the renewal options. See below for direct online renewal information.
- Traditional: If you don't receive your renewal reminders by email or text (via eNotify), watch for your registration renewal postcard. It has information on additional fees included in your registration.
Ways to renew
DMV provides many options to
renew online and a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration will be mailed within 7-10 business days.
- Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit
- Debit card (processed as credit)
Your credit or debit card will be charged a
convenience fee for this service
- ACH (Automated Clearing House) from your checking or savings account
PayPal and Apple Pay will be available with some services
Mail the renewal notice and fee to the address shown on the notice. You will receive a new plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration within 10 business days.
Title - registration service providers
DMV has authorized several agencies and businesses to act as agents to provide basic vehicle registration services. You will receive a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration from the agent. These agents may charge a maximum service fee of $10 for a renewal transaction and $19.50 for a title transaction. Service hours and methods of payment vary.
DMV services centers (find out what plates are available at each DMV)
Present the license plate renewal notice and fee at any of the DMV customer service centers offering vehicle registration services. You will receive a new license plate sticker and Certificate of Vehicle Registration. There is a $3 counter service fee per renewal application.
DMV customer service centers accept cash, checks, debit cards and the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Debit cards will be processed as credit.
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‘Oh no! Not Marketing again! Do I have to?’
Marketing seems to drive some writers crazy.
I suppose one reason why traditional publishers developed as they did was because they were supposed to handle the ‘commercial’ end of the writing business so that writers wouldn’t have to engage with it. Writers like to write; they don’t really like to ‘sell’.
That’s a perfectly understandable point of view at first glance. Who wants to be involved in the sleazy practice of trying to get people to buy things?
But, as I have written at length elsewhere, it’s also a highly illogical point of view, based on some erroneous suppositions and false conclusions. The problem is that, in order to get some writers to see the illogic and to reject the falsity, whole frameworks of thought and belief need to be blown wide apart. People — not just writers — like their frameworks: they are sources of security and comfort. The idea that they might have to give them up seems frightening, even when the Promised Land of viability and joyful creation lies beyond.
So let’s start with some basic truths and see if we can begin to glimpse that Promised Land without too much disruption.
Marketing is communication.
The word ‘marketing’ has come to be associated automatically in most people’s minds with the dubious practices involved in promoting and selling a huge variety of products in order to make money, often from unsuspecting masses of consumers who may or may not actually need those products. Writers, emerging from their dens into this bright and often glitzy world, can get understandably suspicious and even revolted by what they see as a lack of ethics — ‘compelling’ people to buy things without due regard for those peoples’ freedom of choice.
But in essence all marketing is is communication. Communication is defined as the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium, or a successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings. The word originally comes from Latin communicatio, from the verb communicare ‘to share’. What a writer is trying to do with marketing is to complete a cycle which started when the writer first had an idea for a story. That idea went from mind to page or screen, then into some sort of finished document. But the aim was to get it into the minds of readers.
The job of transmitting the idea across space to readers is the job of the marketer.
The marketer’s task is to ensure that the original idea actually makes it into someone else’s head. They do this by a) isolating what it is about that original idea which makes it appealing enough for a selected audience to want to pick it up, look at it and then go so far as to want to pay money for it so that they can make it their own and b) finding the exact people who might be interested in that original idea.
As I’ve written elsewhere, this means that the act of marketing is actually an extension of the act of writing, if the intention of the writer is to get his or her books read. Ideas flow from the imagination to the page and then across to the reader. If they don’t make it across to the reader, they don’t get read — simple as that.
In fact, one could switch this around and say that the act of writing is actually an extension of the act of marketing. From the very first word that the writer commits to the page, he or she is seeking to appeal to a reader (even if that reader is at first only the writer), to motivate him or her to continue, to build up an emotional commitment, and eventually to get that commitment strong enough for the reader to reach for a means of purchasing the book.
All writing involves marketing; all marketing involves the writer; and that’s because both are intimate acts of communication.
We’ll take a look at one way of breaking this communication down into workable parts next time.


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Last week, the Taliban launched sweeping door-to-door residential buildings across Kabul city and its surrounding provinces, including Kapisa, Parwan, and Panjshir on Friday. They deployed troops in every corner of Kabul and established multiple additional mobile checkpoints. They further extended their searches to Baghlan, Takhar and Faryab provinces. In one of those searches, Kabul Traffic Department’s former chief died of a heart attack after the Taliban entered his house. In another shocking move, the Taliban banned all Afghans from traveling abroad without having a valid reason. They also barred women from solo (without Mahram) traveling overseas.
Arbitrary arrests continued in Baghlan provinces and other regions as the Taliban detained and tortured seven civilians in Baghlan. They also arrested and tortured a former NDS soldier in Helmand. Taliban gunmen arrested former Kandahar Provincial Council secretary and kept him in custody for two weeks. In a single anti-IS-K raid, they arrested a Tajikistani national on suspicion of having links with IS-K from Kabul.
Taliban gunmen also opened fire on a wedding car in Kunar, killing a passenger. They killed another civilian after opening fire on a group of youngsters in Takhar. In a raid on a wedding hall in Kandahar, the Taliban arrested a group of musicians. In a clash between two local commanders in Badakhshan, two students were killed in the crossfire. Taliban also shot dead a former officer in Panjshir.
Shootings involving unidentified assailants remained unabated, in particular in Herat province. In three separate incidents, armed men fatally shot an engineer, killed a tribal elder, and gunned down a former military soldier. In Faryab province, gunmen shot dead a tribal elder. Only in one recorded shooting, IS-K gunmen shot and killed a Taliban soldier in Kunduz.
Several mysterious killings were also recorded. A child and an elderly man were found dead in Farah. A man’s burned body was discovered in Baghlan, with signs of strangulation. Another civilian was found dead in Nangarhar.
There were casualties resulting from explosions. A roadside bomb blast killed a child along the Kandahar-Uruzgan highway. Two children died when a mortar shell exploded in Kunduz. In Kabul, an IED detonated near a Taliban mobile checkpoint with no casualties reported.
As part of their strategic maneuvers, the Taliban abandoned at least ten checkpoints in Andarab districts in Baghlan and relocated their troops to the district center. Moreover, two of their military helicopters made an emergency landing in Panjshir after an attack by NRF forces.
Protests were rarely seen in Afghanistan amid Taliban suppression. Only a number of former Supreme Court judges held a sit-in in Kabul in protest against their unemployment, but Taliban forces immediately dispersed them. Another rally was held in Daikundi against unfair aid distribution, and protesters accused the Taliban of giving food aid to their relatives. In Baghlan, the Taliban were accused of dismissing all representatives of private contractors of bus and vehicle terminals in Baghlan and replacing them with their own men.

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LABOUR’S political opponents are in a bind over the party’s manifesto because they know that there is mass popular support for the policies outlined by Jeremy Corbyn.
Returning our railways to public ownership has been a majority demand for years, but there was for long united parliamentary front-bench opposition to it because renationalisation wasn’t “serious” politics.
Major parties concurred that a capitalist austerity agenda was essential to lower the annual deficit by reducing government expenditure.
This meant a freeze on public-sector pay while boardroom salaries and bonuses went through the roof, a clampdown on public spending, mass lay-offs, attacks on benefits and, as a consequence, reduced living standards for the vast majority of working people.
Austerity, which was touted as the only sensible way to lower public borrowing and indebtedness, had the fortunate by-product — if you were rich and powerful — of widening the gap between the haves and have-nots.
Its major drawback was that it didn’t work, even by its own criteria. Imminent eradication of the deficit is always another five years away and government borrowing is as high as ever.
Corbyn has stood this bankers’ received wisdom on its head and proposed borrowing to provide investment to develop the economy out of trouble, building the infrastructure, creating well-paid jobs and increasing the minimum wage to £10 an hour by 2020.
The Tories and their Liberal Democrat hangers-on are forced to recognise the popularity of Labour’s policies, so they assert that they are unaffordable.
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has identified areas where, alongside bespoke government borrowing, taxation can be increased to provide investment capital and — guess what? — the mouthpieces of those who have done very nicely out of austerity don’t like it.
Centre for Policy Studies (CPS) small-state zealots don’t like the proposals to increase income tax on those paid £80,000-plus a year, reverse cuts in corporation tax and extend the existing 0.5 per cent Stamp Duty Reserve Tax to cover derivatives and other speculative financial transactions.
CPS director Tim Knox claims: “High earners are the geese that lay the golden eggs,” warning that raising income tax could cause the geese to fly away or stop laying golden eggs.
In contrast, CPS head of economic research Daniel Mahoney says that the tax rise “is unlikely to raise a significant amount of revenue.”
Make your minds up, lads. Either it’s a grave threat or insignificant. It can’t be both.
Similarly with corporation tax, Knox declares that expecting a rise to generate more revenue is “economically illiterate” because cutting the tax rate has brought in more income.
He must be aware that this counter-intuitive conundrum was achieved through corporate creative accounting and it will not be a long-term reality. The idea that cutting taxes encourages companies to pay more tax is a fallacy.
The CPS director raises the spectre of a flight of the golden geese once again over the financial transactions tax as though those making millions from banks and other institutions through speculation are rootless but stay in Britain as a kindness to the rest of us.
Decisions about where to site financial operations, take up residence or establish family homes depend on a lot more than taxation.
Every election in Britain is marked by a number of wealthy individuals asserting that, if Labour wins, they’re for the off. Most are still here.
Tory media allies will dream up fresh “unaffordable” yarns to discredit Labour’s manifesto, but this shows they are running scared.


text: Saleem Sheikh (also spelled as Salim Sheikh or Saleem Shaikh) is a famous Pakistani film and television actor. As a child he first appeared in PTV Drama Shama in 1976, where he played only one scene as young Javed Sheikh, who is his real brother. He is brother-in-law of television actor Behroze Sabzwari. Saleem Sheikh started his acting career from PTV's play Sunehrey Din 1989 by Famous television turned film director Shoaib Mansoor, he worked for PTV children's plays as child artist before that. His first film was Mohabat ke saudagar released in 1992.

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Author: Greg 450EXC
Posted: 04/09/2007 5:34:34 PM
On my second ride out the bike over heated so i have drained and replaced the coolant.
I have followed the instructions but am wondering if anything needs to be done to the right habd tank to bleed it also, do you remove the plug in it as you fill to allow air to escape etc.
Also, should the bike overheat? we were on tight sandy trails so a bit of work and resonably warm.
I think my radiator cap is buggered because on a ride the following day I lost coolant out the cap very quickly and it was a much cooler day.
Reply by 250f canuck on 04/10/2007 3:11:55 PM
Make sure that the coolant anti-freeze you are using is designed for aluminum block/cylinder engines. Aluminum has different cooling requirements than iron/steel and corrodes differently also.
Is the right hand tank you refer to the overflow tank, or is it the right side radiator? If your bike doesn't have an overflow tank you will have to bleed the radiators. Do this by running the bike for a few minutes then topping up the radiator. Your cap may not be messed up if you didn't bleed the system. More air in the system lowers the pressure of the cooling system, which also keeps the boiling point of the coolant mix low and causes a boil-over. Bleed the system and you should be OK.
If you really don't want to overheat and boil over KTM Hard Parts sells a cooling fan that goes on one of the radiators, but that is mainly for really slow going.
Reply by Greg 450EXC on 04/10/2007 5:43:23 PM
Yes it is the right hand radiator I am refering to, there is no overflow tank, which is a bit annoying seeing as there appears to be an overheating problem with a percentage of the 450 EXC.
I will have to check the fluid, it is Motul brand and is specifically designed for performance motorbike so there should not be a problem.
I have bled the system as per the manual but perhaps there is still air in the head?, I let the drain bolt loose until it appear only coolant was flowing out but there will be no harm in leting it run out longer I guess.
Reply by mikejonker on 04/10/2007 7:21:19 PM
Are you bleeding the coolant until there is no bubbles coming out of the top of the head through the bleeder screw? And also are you making sure that the coolant is approximately 10mm above the top of the fins in the left hand radiator?
Reply by Greg 450EXC on 04/11/2007 06:14:18 AM
The coolant may have been overfull after I replaced it, I have read on here that it will spew out very quickly if that is the case because the pressure builds to quickly when overfull / no room to expand etc.
I have bled at the bleeder screw, it was very hard to tell if there were any bubbles comiong out, there was plenty of coolant coming out so I assumed that the air must be finished, i will bleed for a good 5 - 6 seconds again on the weekend to ensure the head is clear of air.
It may be that it was overfull on the weekends second ride. On the first ride it definately overheated but we were in very tight sandy trails that went up and down hills also, therfore hard work, warm day (30 celcius) slow speed / low air flow. Although it was disappointing that the bike got warm i guess the conditions were tough. When you step off an XR 400, you expect everything to be bullet proof 100% of the time. I'll take the power increase, throttle response and overheating of the KTM over the XR400 anyday.
Reply by Greg 450EXC on 04/11/2007 06:19:59 AM
Unfortuately i spent $180.00 Aus on some very good force radiator guards before I was aware of the overheating problem.
As you can see from the picture, the rear brace goes right where the fan would sit, i don't think the fan will go above it due to the tank.
Also at about $260.00 Aus for the fan, I'm tempted to go to the local bike wrecker and get a small fan off a wrecked road bike etc and mount it with a switch, unless i can buy the KTM on / off thermo switch sepately somewhere?
Reply by Admin on 04/11/2007 08:42:26 AM
You can always get a factory radiator cooling fan kit:
They're less than $100 (USD). KTM part number: 59035041044
Reply by Greg 450EXC on 04/12/2007 03:13:10 AM
In Australia the fan kit is $258.49. Hence my desire to solve the problem without the fan, or buy a cheaper fan.
Reply by Admin on 04/12/2007 08:18:17 AM
If you don't mind fabricating your own, there's a PDF in the Honda Tech section that shows a way to add a ~$13 computer style fan to your radiator. It uses a plain ol' switch instead of thermostatic switch though.
I would replace the radiator cap just to make sure it's not the problem, if you haven't already. The bike was designed to run without overheating so there has to be a problem somewhere. My EXC never overheated, even bogging around in sand on a hot day in Southern California.
Reply by Greg 450EXC on 04/12/2007 6:29:07 PM
I never thought of it that way!, your dead right, the bike was designed to run without overheating so i have replaced the cap and I will re bleed at the head and see how it goes.Originally posted by Admin
I would replace the radiator cap just to make sure it's not the problem, if you haven't already. The bike was designed to run without overheating so there has to be a problem somewhere. My EXC never overheated.
Reply by wilthis on 05/11/2007 05:57:20 AM
Just add a coolant recover tank. Some use a turkey baster or plastic bottle. Just run your overflow hose into it. When the bike overheats, it spits out to the tank and when it cools, it sucks it back in.
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There’s a saying that “Hell is a teenage girl.” Sure, being a teenage girl is one of the hardest things that I’ve ever done – and I’ve spent a lot of time around teenagers. But I’m also sure that whoever said that wasn’t a fan of comics and definitely didn’t know about the existence of magical girls.
Comics has long been regarded as a boys’ club – a safe haven for nerds and outcasts of the homogenous male variety, with little room for anyone else to gain access. But that’s quickly changing. Even now, it’s been posited that 53 percent of all comic readers are women and that’s a big demographic that needs acknowledging. There’s dozens of female-led titles available now, from Captain Marvel to Bitch Planet, but there still remains a large void that focuses squarely on the power of being a magical girl – a special category of super heroine that relies on her strength as an individual as well as the power of her feminine qualities to save the day. I was used to having to turn to Japanese manga to fill my magical girl void – but then, along came Zodiac Starforce.
Zodiac Starforce is a new title out through Dark Horse Comics that focuses on a group of magical girls bonding through past adversity to save the day yet again. The title’s art was packed with bubbly, vibrant depictions of battles against monsters and awkward interactions at weekend parties while someone’s parents were out of town (and of course there’s a darker plot lurking just beyond the surface, but that’s another discussion for another day). But what drew me in was the focus on the power of teenage girls – the main characters are diverse not only in appearance but in their development as people. They’re shy, angry, distant, desperate, and charming – they reflect their readers.
And seriously, how cool is that?
As someone who has been through the woes of being a teenage girl (lots of bad poetry and questionable fashion choices aside), I can still feel the impact of reading a title that has the potential to help so many realize the power of being an imperfect, shifting individual during a time that feels like we have the least amount of power. Instead of focusing on superficial ideals or one-dimensional representations like other media, Zodiac Starforce gives us heroines that are as raw and real as the girls and women that read the series. Watching Emma, Savanna, Molly, and Kim be able to make mistakes and squabble but still be considered capable protectors inspired me.
Some may call the magical girl genre cheesy or unnecessary. There’s only but so much pink, flowers, and friendship that can be taken after a certain point, right? But to me, it’s more necessary than ever. Feminism has left us with more questions than answers with what happens after we’ve “reached equality” – women and girls still remain complicated individuals with many different responses of how to move forward. But most importantly, so many of us still largely unsure about our own power. Zodiac Starforce places that in the hands of those who are most vulnerable to this. But in doing so, it makes this title so much more radical than it appears on the surface – the future of this world rests squarely in the hands of this team made of teenage girls. And they are capable, there’s little doubt.
Deep down, there remains a small piece of magical girl courage within all of us. It’s our duty to keep close the things that help to draw it out – we owe it to ourselves to use our powers for good, after all.

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• Australia and New Zealand have amongst the lowest cases of Covid-19 in the world
• There have been some second wave cases and local lockdowns
• Most businesses still working remotely where possible
• Australia is experiencing its first recession in three decades and the New Zealand economy has also been affected, but plans have been put in place to mitigate this.
• Government stimuli put into effect in March will begin to be phased out over the coming months.
• There are business opportunities for Irish companies in the MedTech and Lifesciences sectors.
Nowhere has been left unscathed by the global pandemic but Australia and New Zealand have been fortunate to have some of the lowest case numbers in the world. However, regional Enterprise Ireland manager, David Eccles, says while the two countries have managed to escape the worst of the infections, there is still a note of caution about the future.
“Australia is 75th on W.H.O data table of cases and New Zealand is 153rd, but we are not out of the woods yet with some second wave cases across both countries,” he says. “Both countries have closed their borders to all except for citizens, residents and immediate family members and 14-day quarantine measures are strictly enforced.
“Australians had been slowly emerging from Covid-19 lockdowns since May but a recent second wave has seen the State of Victoria in stage 4 restrictions while the other seven States and Territories have lighter restrictions and there are some border closures between States, with each being in a very different position.
“And in New Zealand, which was COVID free for over 100 days, a recent wave had seen Auckland go into lockdown and Level 3 restrictions, but this week they have returned to Level 2 restrictions with the rest of the country. So, most companies are continuing to work remotely and enforce social distancing where possible.”
But while the cases of Covid-19 were noticeably less in the region, Eccles says economies in both countries have been affected.
“Australia is now experiencing its first recession in nearly 30 years, thanks to the economic fallout from coronavirus, bushfires and drought,” he says. “And the New Zealand economy is poised to contract severely for the first time in over a decade this year – again due to the coronavirus.
“In addition, they both also boast large tourism, hospitality, and education industries, and these have been severely impacted by the near elimination of international travel. But in other areas, business activity remains robust with construction and financial services leading the way.”
The area manager says Australian and New Zealand Governments invested in numerous cash-stimulus measures for business since March, but these will be withdrawn across three phases from September 2020 to March 2021.
And the Australian government has increased the instant asset write off from $30k to $150k for businesses making capital expenditures and this has given a boost to some Irish companies.
However he says, while there have certainly been an array of challenges and opportunities for exporters to the region, Irish companies have shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of these challenges. And the Antipodean market is no exception.
“We have found multiple opportunities for Enterprise Ireland clients, as all sectors increase their digital transformation,” said Eccles. “In fact, some clients have brought forward their entry into our markets due to demand, particularly across digital health, EduTech and FinTech. And in MedTech and Lifesciences, Irish companies have scaled rapidly to meet new demand for product and have accelerated their market entry here.
“The most impactful of the COVID factors to our clients is the border closures and the cessation of international travel. The borders to international travellers will definitely not reopen this year but exemptions are possible, while very difficult to achieve.
“Interestingly, a key challenge for our clients in the past has been making the decision about when to invest in a local presence and the time and cost involved in flying to the region for important meetings – but with everyone now meeting virtually, this removes that pressure.”
Since March when the lockdown began, 20 Enterprise Ireland clients have established a presence in Australia and New Zealand, including WayFlyer, Vizor, Swoop and MagGrow and over 50 new contracts were won by Irish enterprises across Australia and New Zealand.
“This is as clear a sign as you can hope for, to show that Australia and New Zealand are still open for business, still the gateway into the wider AsiaPac region,” says Eccles. “And Irish companies are showing the strength, determination, adaptability and resilience to win business 17,000 kilometres from home.
“We, Enterprise Ireland Australia / New Zealand, have started new ideas and initiatives to try and help clients during the current situation. We have started a mentoring programme ‘Scale Up, Down Under’ with six companies taking part in a 6-month programme to accelerate their entry into market.
We have also run a series of sector specific Advisory Panels across Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand, giving a range of Irish companies the opportunity to present their product to sector experts and often senior Irish diaspora in the market to seek guidance and advice.
“So there is light on the horizon for both companies doing business here currently and those planning their market entry.”
Anyone interested in learning more about Irish innovation and its application in the Australian market can visit www.irishadvantage.com.au


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Post Lovers return with a new album entitled Drive.
The sophomore album of Post Lovers includes 10 songs written and recorded between the winter of 2019 and the summer of 2020, produced by Post Lovers and mixed by Stavros Georgiopoulos.
Drive, the innate urge to satisfy a need, is the key element of all the songs in the album. Outrage, conscience, optimism, death, love, sickness, friends, the city of Athens. All spread over two vinyl sides, the energetic and sharp one along with a dark and emotional.
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One respondent said: "Victoria and David Beckham are one of the best groomed couples I know. Victoria has definitely taught her man how to look his best, and what a heartthrob he's become.
"The pair's hair is impeccable, and we can only hope that the rest of their brood grow up to look just like Posh and Becks."
Abbey Clancy and her husband Peter Crouch took second place. And Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie came in fourth, with only 13% of the vote.
Kim Kardashian and her husband Kanye West took fifth place, and those polled agreed that Kim's flowing brunette locks were enough to place her at the top spot, however husband Kanye and his shaved hair let team Kimye down, scoring them ten per cent of the vote.
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Victoria and David Beckham 23%
Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy 18%
Elliot Wright and Chloe Sims 17%
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt 13%
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 10%
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively 7%
Cheryl Cole and Jean Bernard Fernandez Versini 6%
Beyonce and Jay Z 3%
Kate Middleton and Prince William 2%
Marvin and Rochelle Humes 1%

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Infinitely memorable, the Firenze Dining Table gives the illusion of movement. The rectangular table features two clear glass legs, which are parallel to each other and flush-mounted on opposite sides. The textured Italian wood veneer top is a book-matched veneer table top giving the illusion and look of a single wooden slab. The glass legs cut through the wood top on opposite ends, giving off a stylishly modern piece. The wooden table top is available as natural oak or canaletto walnut over glass legs. Being made with love of design and detail in Italy, the Firenze Dining Table is an aesthetically beautiful table that seats 8 guests comfortably.
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Through our Dealer For Hemis Only we sent a new Keith Black HEMI Street block to Randy and Nicken’s Brothers Racing Engines in Conroe, Texas. Nickens Brothers Racing Engines and Randy managed to get the car running – including repairing a cracked cylinder head – just two days before the event started.
Randy’s Cuda was strong and went on to come second in 2017 Hotrod Drag Week Super Street BB N/A, averaging 9.46 @ 144mph. Not to be outdone, the next year Randy went on to take first place in 2018 Hot Rod Drag Week averaging 9.37 @ 142.6mph.
Randy and his 1970 ‘Cuda powered by one of our KB HEMI Street blocks has become somewhat of an iconic pair in super street Drag racing circles. There’s way to many details to fully list about his gorgeous ’70, but the engine is a pretty mild pump gas engine by HEMI standards.
Here’s the details:
Randy remembers the exact day he caught his horsepower addiction. It was his first day of high school where he remembers guys with Camaros, GTO’s, GTX’s, Chevelles and other muscle cars doing burnouts and donuts in high school parking lot at 7:00 A.M before the first day of high school.
The sound and smell of big-blocks, fuel, and tire smoke left him with the same permanent affliction most of us here share today.
Randy went on to own many cars such as Camaro’s and Corvettes however the Cuda was always his ultimate car and he acquired his purple ‘70 Cuda 14 years ago in 2006 and as he says, “that changed the course of everything”. Today Randy lives in Texas selling sophisticated, state-of-the-art medical equipment.
Last year Randy passed on Hot Rod Drag Week but did manage the Rocky Mountain Race Week 2019 and came second only to another HEMI Cuda.
So, Randy then buys, in his words, a "real" Cuda – a 1971 model (originally fitted with 383), swaps in the Keith Black Inc. HEMI from the ’70, and it really hauls.
Randy is planning a new engine for his '70 Cuda and we are providing another Keith Black Inc. HEMI block as the foundation.
We absolutely love Randy's cars.
Let us know how you think he should build the new engine?
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CLINT BRUNNER explains he is still dialling-in his setup on the Dart and has yet to make an optimum pass with the car – “it is certainly nowhere near ‘Set to Kill’ as of yet”. That said, his best ET to date is an impressive 9.17 @146 shifting at just @ 6,700 rpm.
“I’ve never had a car that could wheel-stand as much as this”.
"Mostly, I just drive it around town" says Lionel about his 2400HP Turbocharged Keith Black® HEMI powered 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. When he first purchased his ‘68 Barracuda around two years ago it was in his words “a Grandpa spec 318 car”.
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Low-pressure molding is a process in which plastic materials are injected into a mold with a very low injection pressure and cured quickly.
This process is currently mainly used in the packaging and protection of sophisticated and sensitive electronic components. Including: printed circuit boards (PCB), automotive electronics, mobile phone batteries, wiring harnesses, waterproof connectors, sensors, micro switches, inductors, antennas, etc.
Low pressure molding is a process method between high pressure injection molding and potting.
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The traditional injection molding process has defects due to high pressure, because low pressure molding only needs a small pressure to make the melt flow into a small mold space. It will not damage the fragile electronic components that need to be packaged, which greatly reduces the rejection rate.
The low-pressure molding process can effectively play a role in sealing, moisture-proof, waterproof, dust-proof and chemical corrosion resistance to the packaged components. In addition, it can also take into account the performance including high and low temperature resistance, impact resistance, insulation and flame retardancy.
Shorten connector development cycle
The low-pressure forming mold can use cast aluminum mold instead of steel, so it is very easy to design, develop and process the mold, which can shorten the connector development cycle. In addition, compared with the time-consuming two-component potting process, the process cycle of low-pressure hot melt injection molding can be reduced to a few seconds to tens of seconds, which greatly promotes production efficiency.
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First of all, the equipment cost of the low pressure injection molding process is low. Traditional injection molding process equipment systems are generally costly, including the purchase of high-pressure injection molding machines, water cooling systems and expensive steel molds. The low-pressure injection molding process equipment system is generally relatively simple, consisting of only three parts: a hot melt glue machine, a work console, and a mold.
Secondly, due to the extremely low injection pressure, the mold can be cast aluminum mold, which is easy to design, develop and process the mold, which can save material costs and connector development cycle. If a low-pressure injection molding process is used to replace the traditional potting process, it can also save the shell and post-heating curing costs for potting.
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BY WILSON KUTAMBA
The newly-elected chairperson for Masaka District and councillors have rejected a proposal to keep the district headquarters within the city, saying it is against the decentralisation policy.
This follows a proposal by the city clerk, Mr John Behangane, to maintain the district headquarters in its current location.
"I want the district headquarters to remain in the city because services can't be delivered where they are not," he said during an interview last week.
Mr Behangane added that technical and political teams can easily work together to develop the district.
However, Mr Aloysius Jjuko, the Bukakkata Sub-county chairperson, said keeping the district headquarters in the city will concentrate power and service delivery in one place.
"The district headquarters has to be in an area it intends to serve rather than leaving it in the city centre where our rural people can hardly access," he said.
Mr Andrew Lukyamuzi Batemyeto, the district chairperson -elect, said it is improper for the district headquarters to be in the city when the people it intends to serve are far away.
Guidelines issued by Local Government minister, Mr Raphael Magyezi, last year indicate that all tangible and intangible assets of districts, former municipal councils, division councils, annexed town councils, and sub-counties falling within the territorial boundaries of the city are supposed to be property of the city.
These include assets such as vacant land, markets, administrative buildings, stadia, bus parks, recreation centers, community halls, forest reserves, and landing sites.
Mr Magyezi said the cities shall take over all liabilities incurred by the district, municipal, and division councils.
His position left Masaka leaders undecided on where to put the district headquarters.
Some local leaders want the district headquarters to be hosted in Kyanamukaka Sub-county while others propose to take it to Bukakkatay .


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SHREWSBURY – The community at Shrewsbury’s Benchmark Senior Living at Shrewsbury Crossings recently celebrated after the site was selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best assisted living and memory care communities in the state.
Ranked out of 250 such facilities in Massachusetts, Benchmark at Shrewsbury Crossings earned “best status,” achieving the highest possible rating for assisted living centers in U.S. News & World Report’s first ever nationwide “Best Senior Living” ratings, based on a consumer satisfaction survey.
“For 25 years, Benchmark communities have set the standard for senior care excellence in the Northeast.” Benchmark founder, chairman and CEO Tom Grape said in a press release. “The U.S. News & World Report designation is special because — once again — it’s our residents and their families who are validating the important and successful role Benchmark associates play in their lives.”
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Pupil Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
200:42 Possession and Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Permitted.
A pupil with severe, potentially life-threatening allergies may possess and self-administer an epinephrine auto-injector if the following conditions are satisfied:
I. The pupil has the written approval of the pupil's physician and, if the pupil is a minor, the written approval of the parent or guardian. The school shall obtain the following information from the pupil's physician:
(a) The pupil's name.
(b) The name and signature of the licensed prescriber and business and emergency numbers.
(c) The name, route, and dosage of medication.
(d) The frequency and time of medication administration or assistance.
(e) The date of the order.
(f) A diagnosis and any other medical conditions requiring medications, if not a violation of confidentiality or if not contrary to the request of the parent or guardian to keep confidential.
(g) Specific recommendations for administration.
(h) Any special side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions to be observed.
(i) The name of each required medication.
(j) Any severe adverse reactions that may occur to another pupil, for whom the epinephrine auto-injector is not prescribed, should such a pupil receive a dose of the medication.
II. The school principal or, if a school nurse is assigned to the pupil's school building, the school nurse shall receive copies of the written approvals required by paragraph I.
III. The pupil's parent or guardian shall submit written verification from the physician confirming that the pupil has the knowledge and skills to safely possess and use an epinephrine auto-injector in a school setting.
IV. If the conditions provided in this section are satisfied, the pupil may possess and use the epinephrine auto-injector at school or at any school-sponsored activity, event, or program.
V. In this section, "physician" includes any physician or health practitioner with the authority to write prescriptions.
Source. 2003, 50:1, eff. Aug. 15, 2003.

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Global Risk Appetite index continues to march higher as investors embrace the "risk-on" trade.
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Junk bond yields hit another all-time low yesterday and Eurozone periphery debt yields hover near recent lows as well.
Investor risk aversion is disappearing quickly.
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3 edition of Dion Boucicault, the Shaughraun found in the catalog.
Includes bibliographical references.
|Statement||compiled by Sven Eric Molin and Robin Goodefellowe.|
|Contributions||Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890., Molin, Sven Eric, 1929-1987., Goodefellowe, Robin.|
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Boucicault synonyms, Boucicault pronunciation, Boucicault translation, English dictionary definition of Boucicault. n Dion, real name Dionysius Lardner Boursiquot. –90, Irish dramatist and actor. Author of London assurance, The poor of New York, The octoroon, The Shaughraun, Arrah-na-pogue, or, The Wicklow wedding, The colleen bawn, or, The brides of Garryowen, Old heads & young hearts, Forbidden fruit & other plays.
Dion Boucicault and Irene Vanbrugh depicted in a cartoon accompanying a review of a production of A. A. Milne's Mr. Pim Passes By Punch, 14 January Dionysius Lardner Boursiquot (born Decem circa – died Septem ) was an Irish actor and playwright. Smock Alley Theatre presents as its tenth in-house production, The Shaughraun, written by Dion Boucicault. Robert Ffolliott, fiancee of Arte O’Neil, has returned to Ireland after escaping from prison in Australia. Robert, an innocent local gentleman, has been convicted as a Fenian fugitive but it soon becomes clear that he is no such thing.
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London Assurance ( - Feb ) Written by Dion Boucicault; The Shaughraun ( - Closing date unknown) Starring: Dion. Deirdre McFeely presents the first book-length critical study of Dion Boucicault, placing his Irish plays in the context of his overall career.
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A DOMESTIC DRAMA, IN THREE ACTS. BY DION BOUCICAULT, ESQ., AUTHOR OF The Pope of Rome, The Young Actress, The Poor of New York, The Dublin Boy, Pauvrette, Life of an Actress, Jessie Brown, The Octoroon, Azael, Blue Belle, Dot.
PRINTED BUT NOT PUBLISHED. Directed by Sidney Olcott. With J.J. Clark, George D. Melville, George P. Lester, J.P. McGowan. Robert Ffolliott is a young Irish lad who is done out of his land and sent off to a penal colony in Australia following false accusations by the greedy Kinchella.
Conn the Shaughraun comes to his rescue, helps him to escape from the prison ship and return to Ireland where he is united with.
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The Odds of That
Published: August 11, 2002
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Della-Latta, whom I know from past medical reporting, forwarded the article to me with a note: ''See attached. FYI. Should I be concerned??? I'm off on a business trip to Italy tomorrow & next week. If I don't return, write my obituary.''
She now says she doesn't really believe there is any connection between the deaths. ''It's probably only coincidence,'' she says, then adds: ''But if we traced back a lot of things that we once dismissed as coincidence -- foreigners taking flying lessons -- we would have found they weren't coincidence at all. You become paranoid. You have to be.''
Don Wiley's body was finally found on Dec. 20, near Vidalia, La., about 300 miles south of where he disappeared.
The Memphis medical examiner, O.C. Smith, concluded that yellow paint marks on Wiley's car suggest that he hit a construction sign on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge, as does the fact that a hubcap was missing from the right front tire. Smith's theory is that heavy truck traffic on the bridge can set off wind gusts and create ''roadway bounce,'' which might have been enough to cause Wiley to lose his balance after getting out of the car to inspect the scrapes. He was 6-foot-3, and the bridge railing would have only come up to mid-thigh.
''If Dr. Wiley were on the curb trying to assess damage to his car, all of these factors may have played a role in his going over the rail,'' Smith said when he issued his report. Bone fractures found on the body support this theory. Wiley suffered fractures to his neck and spine, and his chest was crushed, injuries that are consistent with Wiley's hitting a support beam before he landed in the water.
The Wiley family considers this case closed. ''These kinds of theories are something that's always there,'' says Wiley's wife, Katrin Valgeirsdottir, who has heard all the rumors. ''People who want to believe it will believe it, and there's nothing anyone can say.''
The Memphis Police also consider the case closed, and the local office of the F.B.I. has turned its attention to other odd happenings. The talk of Memphis at the moment is the bizarre ambush of the city's coroner last month. He was wrapped in barbed wire and left lying in a stairwell of the medical examiner's building with a live bomb strapped to his chest.
Coincidentally, that coroner, O.C. Smith, was also the coroner who did the much-awaited, somewhat controversial autopsy on Don Wiley.
What are the odds of that?
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FOR “just an ordinary girl from Rhyl”, Sami Brookes has done all right for herself.
Not only has she rubbed shoulders with the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Bruno Mars, she’s had a No1 hit with JLS and One Direction, sang at Wembley and featured in a promotional advert for Marks and Spencer – all in the last six months.
But as the humble former card shop worker prepares for a prosperous New Year off the back of her stint on X-Factor, she pledged to always come home to her “little bedroom” in the seaside flat she shares with her dad.
Family and friends remain paramount in Sami’s life as she expressed hopes to have children with partner Sinead once she’s “financially secure”.
Sporting a new fiery red bob amid a whirlwind of attention, she told the Daily Post: “I’ve never been fame hungry and I don’t want to be a popstar.
“I went on X-Factor to raise my profile and get work afterwards because my dream would be to perform in theatre, but I never thought the show would open as many doors as it has done.”
Sami, who used to work as a Bluecoat at Pontin’s in Prestatyn and has entertained at hotels in Cyprus and America, revealed she auditioned for the popular talent show back in 2009 – but stumbled when music mogul Simon Cowell asked if she thought she had what it took to win it.
“I answered ‘no’ and I didn’t get through because he said he couldn't believe in me if I didn’t believe in myself,” she said.
“I vowed I’d never put myself through that again, but a year went by and I decided I’d give it one last try – now I’m so happy I did.”
The 31-year-old made it down to the final 16 to feature on the live shows, but it was no secret she and mentor Louis Walsh had a turbulent relationship, with Sami feeling like he favoured fellow over 25 contestant Kitty Brucknell – a feeling reinforced when she was booted out over Kitty in a judge’s crunch decision.
However, the former Rhyl High School pupil admits she owes a lot to the show. “I’ve been approached by a team from the musical Blood Brothers, which I’d love to do. I’m signed to X-Factor until February next year and I am hosting a night at the Rhyl Pavilion on March 17 called Sami and Friends. I’ve been gigging up and down the country and I got to turn on my town’s Christmas lights.
“Now that the show’s over, I’ll keep in touch with everyone – maybe not Louis – and I still find it funny I’ve got Gary Barlow’s and Kelly Rowland’s numbers in my phone – if you’d have told me that a year ago, I’d never have believed it.”
Sami added: “I get invited now to a lot of VIP events but I don’t go because I’m not very important – doctors, nurses, police, soldiers and firemen are, I’ll I’ve done is be in a singing contest.
“I know it sounds strange but in spite of everything, I still don’t feel any different – after all, I’m just an ordinary girl from Rhyl.”


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GOOD PRACTICES FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF AGROBIODIVERSITY The experiences of UNIMONT and ALSIA Basilicata
The UNIMONT Centre of the University of Milan will host a delegation of 50 farmers from Basilicata who grow officinal herbs, cereals and traditional vegetables on a training visit. In addition to the farmers there will be representatives of ALSIA Basilicata (Lucana Agency for Development and Innovation in Agriculture), of the Vavilov Association of custodian farmers, of the Pollino-Lagonegrese Food Community , of Ente Parco del Pollino, of GAL La Cittadella del Sapere and the President of the Pro Loco Basilicata.
During the meeting the skills and experiences of UNIMONT in the field of characterization and valorization of mountain plant biodiversity will be presented. Furthermore, farmers, researchers and land managers will have the opportunity to compare and discuss their experiences and good practices, in order to create a network of those who are committed to the conservation and enhancement of Italian agrobiodiversity.
The event will be an opportunity to meet to share experiences, particularly useful for mountain farms specialized in the production of officinal plants and agrobiodiversity, invited to participate to create contacts and relationships, opportunities for comparison certainly useful for business growth.
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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area on Sunday morning. It is the largest tremor in the area since the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta quake in 1989.
Twitter users reported power outages in Napa, Sonoma, and other spots throughout the area. The California Highway Patrol in Santa Rosa said there were widespread power outages in the area, including multiple power poles down.
Here's a look at the current situation, according to Pacific Gas & Electric Company.


Such is the importance of SUVs these days that you could argue the Audi Q7 is much more necessary compared to the firm’s range-topping limo, the A8. And now the German manufacturer is widening the range of its 4×4 flagship along with a performance diesel edition, the SQ7.
A seven-seater as standard, the brand-new model is made to go up versus cars adore the seven-seat BMW X5 M50d and five-seaters adore the Range Rover Sport SDV8 and Porsche Cayenne S diesel. Audi’s offering costs £70,970 – much more compared to the 2 of its German competitors, yet the thick end of £17,000 much less compared to the Range Rover Sport.
At the heart of the SQ7 is an all-brand-new 4.0-litre twin-turbodiesel that features some fairly nifty technology. Its two turbos job fairly conventionally, being spooled up by the car’s exhaust gases. They operate sequentially, so one gets all the available exhaust gas at reduced speeds, prior to a valve opens as the engine revs raise to kick in the second turbo.
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This process is made to minimise the delay between pressing the throttle pedal and improve being available – turbo lag. yet to negate much more of this trait, Audi has actually likewise fitted a small electrically powered compressor that can easily provide the turbos an additional improve at actually reduced revs. It claims the technology is a globe initial in a production automobile – though it sounds remarkably just like the PowerPulse set-up that Volvo is bringing along with its latest four-cylinder diesel engines.
In any kind of case, the V8 has actually some fairly mighty stats: 429bhp between 3,750rpm and 5,000rpm, and a whopping 900Nm of torque from merely 1,000rpm. To position points in context, that’s a full 95bhp and 160Nm much more compared to you get hold of in Range Rover Sport SDV8, and it the torque kicks in 750rpm reduced to boot. Even Porsche’s mighty Cayenne S V8 diesel is 49bhp and 50Nm adrift.
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Audi says the SQ7 can easily reach 62mph in 4.9 seconds – fairly amazing for a 2.3-tonne automobile – and an artificially limited top rate of 155mph. Its fuel efficiency looks solid for the class too, along with combined economy of 39.2mpg and CO2 emissions of 190g/km. BMW’s slower X5 M50d is cleaner, admittedly, yet the Range Rover Sport and Cayenne S are the 2 north of 200g/km.
On the road the SQ7 can’t rather belie its size and bulk – yet it comes impressively close to executing so. It’s actually rather hard to finish low-rate manoeuvres smoothly, such is the aggression of the throttle modulation and the engine’s ability to deliver such huge reserves at little much more compared to idle.
Once you’re up to speed, the SQ7 comes to be an obtained cruiser, along with barely a murmur from the V8 and – unusually for a performance Audi – a compliant ride. The SQ7’s air suspension is particularly soothing if you force its hand and usage the Drive Decide on controls to stick it in to Comfort mode. Leave it to its own equipments and you’ll be a little much more aware of pattering over poorer surfaces, even though it’s by no means uncomfortable.
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The eight-rate automatic gearbox shifts smoothly and quickly, and while it’s not infallible, it generally gets you in to the right ratio on twistier roads. In those conditions the SQ7’s brand-new electromechanical energetic roll stabilisation – an option in the UK – does a cracking task of minimising physique roll, allowing you to Decide on Dynamic mode, usage the gearshift paddles to hold revs for longer and appreciate just what should be among the best-sounding diesel motors on the planet. The steering is perhaps the weakest link; its lightness is at the very least consistent, yet there’s precious little communication to speak of.
The UK standard spec for the SQ7 looks reasonably generous – as it must on a vehicle costing merely over £70,000. On the outside you get hold of LED headlights and tail-lights, 20-inch alloy wheels, revised front and rear bumpers, edge skirts and a rear roof spoiler.
The cabin, meanwhile, contains Audi’s Virtual Cockpit – the configurable 12-inch display that replaces the conventional instrument dials – plus MMI Navigation Plus, leather-clad front sports seats, four-zone climate manage and an S-badged three-spoke leather steering wheel. The 3rd row seats operate electrically, as does the rear hatch. The suit and complete is fairly standard fare for the Q7 – which is no unsatisfactory thing, since its high-quality components are among the very best in the class.