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Based on these headcanons welcome to the story of Clegan and Webgott parent best friends!

•Taking place in sunny San Diego, John is splitting his time. Hes embraced being a stay at home dad when he’s not on base. He had done two and a half tours in Iraq, when he got back home he didn’t want to give it up. Hell, he himself had gone to Top Gun. Now he was just Naval aviation instructor at the base, teaching young pilots how to fly and in-formation, some basic dog fighting. Nothing special like Top Gun though, is what he always says, when people ask.

•Gale is the Navy wife, San Diego? Cheyanne? Manitowoc? He didn’t care where they were he just wanted to be with John. But they had made their home here now. He’s a library director at the county library, he bakes, and he’s a full time mom and Bucky wrangler.

•Lieb, similar to John, had a career in the military. He did two tours in the 101st, essentially coming to an end when he messed up his knee after a helicopter crash. He had lost part of his unit and had to pull his Major out of the wreckage. When he got back San Francisco just didn’t feel right. Nothing did, he couldn’t adjust and everything felt threatening. Bingers he went until he met Web at a bar. They hit it off and something in him flipped. The more he went on dates with this guy and spent time with him he could distract himself from the intense feelings. It then gave him a purpose to really seek out help. After he got sober and him and Web got serious. They decided maybe a change of scenery is what they needed.

•Perfect timing and a job opened up researching marine life at San Diego State uni. Web applied and interviewed the two of them holding their hands tight as Web awaited the news. They were really holding out for the news he got the job. They had found the perfect loft apartment and everything. Come Monday when he got the call he had gotten the job they started packing.

•John and Gale have been married since 2014. they have an adopted daughter named Louisa but they call her Lou. She’s their entire world, Johns got her convinced to become a pilot someday. When Lou gets to go to work Gale if he has a meeting, she’ll spend the entire time looking at books about planes. She knows where all of them in the library are located.

•Gales favorite mental image is of John and Lou sitting on the floor of the library. Book in John’s lap, Lou next to him peering over. John’s telling Lou about all the different kinds of military aviation devices there is.

•John, although thousands of miles from Americas dairyland. Will not forget his Wisconsin dad mannerisms. Him and Lieb stand in the driveway together and drink and talk multiple times a week. John’s usually grilling something, they have the garage fridge that’s stocked full of bud light and diet come. (And some juice pouches for the girls.). He still has his midwestern accent, “you tell ya folks I says hi.” “bAg.” “Go packers and fuck da bears.” Gale is cringing everytime the accent comes out and plays. Gale ALSO hates the Midwest goodbyes, John’s a life long pro at them.

• “John let’s go you’ve said bye four times now.”

• “Wait a minute! Chick is fetching me his mom’s bread recipe!”

•This is how John gets his call sign Badger.

•He tells them that his call sign should just be Bucky. But Curt and the other guys have other thoughts. So, they start calling him Badger, well like, Bucky Badger. The states mascot. So, it stuck.

•Curt was John’s wingman until during their third tour Curt crashed. He lost his leg, lost his other best friend and back seater Dicky. Curt lore to come later!

•Web and Lieb have their daughter, Thalia through surrogacy from one of Joes sisters. Thalia is a lot like Lieb, hot headed, doesn’t think before she does, and has that Liebgott sass. She’s gotten herself into trouble a few time, as we know now, using that attitude. But she does carry some Webster in her, other than her Carmel curls just like Webs, she also loved books, She really likes writing stories in her journal.

•When Thalia was younger Lieb broke out his old guitar and tuned it. He would play and sing for her all the time. It would calm her down and he would sing her to sleep sometimes. Although he’d never admit that he sings.

•Curt and Lieb go to the same veterans support group at the VA together. Curt’s quickly became Thalias uncle too. Everyone loves Uncle Curt and his cool stories.

•Web and Lieb are just so happy together :)) even when Lieb is being a little shit and poking fun at him. Or when Web goes out on that damn boat that he knows Lieb hates. At the end of the day Web lets Lieb wrestle him for kisses in bed.

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Exploring the Depths: The Rise of the Underwater Drone Market

Underwater Drone Market : Imagine a world where diving into the depths of the ocean is as straightforward as a stroll in the park. This is the domain of underwater drones, specialized remotely operated vehicles that navigate the deep sea on our behalf. Originally developed for military reconnaissance and espionage, these drones ventured into civilian use driven by the excitement of uncharted territories. Emerging in the mid-20th century, they've since proven invaluable across various sectors such as marine biology and filmmaking, representing a perfect fusion of thrill-seeking and scientific exploration.

The Journey of Innovation

The journey of underwater drones is a tale of constant evolution. From their covert military origins during the Cold War to today’s versatile civilian applications, these machines have transcended their initial designs. Advances in technology have turned them into sophisticated tools that boast longer operational times, withstand tremendous underwater pressures, and capture stunning visuals from the ocean’s depths. The once bulky and tethered devices are now sleek, agile, and more accessible to everyday enthusiasts and researchers alike.

Why Embrace Underwater Drones?

The allure of underwater drones lies in their ability to safely and efficiently explore where humans cannot. These mechanical explorers offer a window into mysterious underwater worlds, proving invaluable for inspecting submerged structures, conducting scientific research, or capturing breathtaking aquatic footage. Their capability to venture into uncharted waters without risking human lives makes them a cornerstone in modern exploration and conservation efforts.

Global Hubs of Drone Innovation

The heartbeats of underwater drone manufacturing pulse strongest in cities like San Diego, Tokyo, and Stockholm. These hubs are celebrated for their cutting-edge technological landscapes, pools of skilled professionals, and close ties to academic and research institutions. Here, the fusion of innovation and expertise propels the development of drones that are not just machines, but pioneers of the aquatic frontier.

Diverse Designs for Diverse Depths

Flexible Plastic Drones: Tailored for light-duty tasks in benign environments, these drones are perfect for educational purposes or amateur exploration.

Rigid Plastic Drones: Built tough, these drones are the go-to choice for tackling challenging depths and complex missions requiring durability.

Metal Drones: When the going gets tough, metal drones get going, especially in industrial applications where strength and endurance are paramount.

Other Materials: Innovations continue with drones crafted from advanced composites, balancing agility and resilience for a variety of underwater adventures.

Applications as Vast as the Oceans

Freshwater Ventures: Ideal for ecological studies or monitoring freshwater ecosystems, these drones help scientists and conservationists protect our aquatic natural resources.

Processed Applications: From the silver screen to the search for sunken relics, these drones are equipped with state-of-the-art features that make them essential tools for professional-grade tasks.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Underwater Exploration

As we peer into the horizon, the future of underwater drones shines bright. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and the push for sustainable technologies, the market is set to expand further. Innovations such as artificial intelligence and autonomous navigation are making drones not only smarter but also more integral to tackling global challenges like climate change and marine conservation.

In Closing

The underwater drone market is not just surviving; it's thriving, buoyed by a wave of technological advancements and expanding horizons. As we continue to unlock the mysteries of the deep, these drones not only enrich our understanding of the world but also ensure that the final frontier is within our reach, safe and sound.

This report captures the essence and excitement of a market that's as dynamic as the oceans it explores. As underwater drones continue to chart unknown waters, their journey is a testament to human ingenuity and the endless quest for knowledge.

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 * MK9: MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH.

Following Owen Grady’s recovery from an Improvised Explosive Device, and the mandated transfer out of DEVGRU, he became involved with the Navy’s MK9 program in 2010; it was a government-sanctioned project which focused specifically on marine mammal research applied into defensive and constructive technology. Following his mandated leave of absence (and still recovering from injuries sustained in the field), Owen was transferred to the Marine Mammal Program’s Office of Naval Research, often collaborating with DARPA. MK9′s research facility was located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Oahu, Hawai'ii.

MK9 trained bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, and even penguins to perform special maritime operations at sea. Primarily training bottlenose dolphins for ship and harbor protection, underwater mine infiltration, scouting parties, and search/rescue missions; studying and gauging the intelligence of these bottlenose dolphins, their cognitive function and overall use of sonic and echolocation. The MK9’s purpose was not simply to train animals. Their research studied and subsequently recreated the highly advanced defense mechanisms of marine wildlife to produce innovative maritime technology. 

Ten months into his work with MK9, Owen had started making a long-term plan to keep the program’s animals safe. As months of research progressed, he realized that the Military Dolphins would ultimately be ineffective on the field, and endanger the animals. Inevitably, his suspicions were proven to be true. Owen always made a point to personally supervise the MK9′s field operations, being present for every mission with the dolphins…  except one. This exception had forced the MK9 program to shut down; the dolphins had picked up a false signal, which could have resulted in severe consequences and considerable public criticism. Fortunately, they were able to realize this misunderstanding before the damage was done. But the program was consequently put under investigation. Questions arose regarding the competency of the MK9′s handlers. The dolphins, originally raised in captivity, would have to be released into the ocean; they would not be able to survive. In an attempt to prevent this, Owen volunteered to be the scapegoat: taking the blame, claiming negligence, and subsequently getting court-martialed. He served a 3-month prison sentence at a NAVCONBRIG in San Diego. He would later receive a general discharge, relieving him of his military contract. In the following damage control, Owen suggested to his captain to explain publicly that they were trading military dolphins for artificially intelligent drones—  more precision, fewer potential casualties.

Owen had struck a deal with InGen’s Security Division and Simon Masrani, agreeing to work for them on a “private project”. In return, the dolphins would be relocated to a dolphin sanctuary and maritime research facility owned by Masrani Global’s non-profit foundation, where they would be cared for by conservation experts.

Owen was given very little information regarding what his new job with InGen would entail, and he did not like not knowing. But, at the time, it felt like he did not have a choice. In his desperation to save the MK9′s animals, he agreed to their deal.

In the end, he was done with the Navy. 

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Lake, Leonard, and NG, Charles Chitat

A native of San Francisco, Leonard Lake was born July 20, 1946. His mother sought to teach him pride in the human body by encouraging Lake to photograph nude girls, including his sisters and cousins, but the “pride” soon developed into a precocious obsession with pornography. In adolescence, Lake extorted sexual favours from his sisters, in return for protection from the violent outbursts of a younger brother, Donald. By his teens, Leonard displayed a fascination with the concept of collecting “slaves.” Lake joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served a non-combatant tour in Vietnam, as a radar operator. He also underwent two years of psychiatric therapy at Camp Pendleton for unspecified mental problems before his ultimate discharge in 1971.

Back in civilian life, Lake moved to San Jose and got married, developing a local reputation as a gun buff, “survivalist,” and sex freak. His favourite high school was filming bondage scenes, including female partners other than his wife, and he was soon divorced. In 1980, Lake was charged with grand theft after looting building materials from a construction site, but he got off easy with one year’s probation. Married a second time in August 1981, he moved with his wife to a communal range at Ukiah, California, where a “Renaissance” lifestyle was practised complete with period costumes and surgical alteration of goats to produce “unicorns.” A few months after his arrival in Ukiah, Lake met Charlie Ng.

Hong Kong born in 1961, Charles Chitat Ng was the son of wealthy Chinese parents. Forever in trouble, Ng was expelled from school in Hong Kong and then from an expensive private school in England, where he was caught stealing from classmates. A subsequent shoplifting arrest drove him to California, where he joined the Marine Corps after a hit and run incident, falsely listing his birthplace as Bloomington, Indiana. An expert martial artist and self-styled “ninja warrior,” Ng talked incessantly of violence to his fellow leathernecks. In October 1979, he led two accomplices in stealing $11,000 worth of automatic weapons from a marine arsenal in Hawaii and found himself under arrest. During psychiatric evaluation, Ng boasted of “assassinating” someone in California, but never got around to naming the victim. He escaped from custody before trial and was listed as a deserter when he answered Lake’s ad om a war gamer’s magazine, in1981.

The two men hit it off at once, om spite of Lake’s racism, which seemed to encompass only African Americans and Hispanics. They began collecting automatic weapons from illegal sources, and a team of federal agents raided the Ukiah ranch in April 1982, arresting Lake and Ng for firearms violations. Released on $6,000 bond, Lake promptly went into hiding, using a variety of pseudonyms as he drifted around norther California. His second wife divorced him after the arrest, but they remained on friendly terms. As a fugitive, Ng was denied bail, and he struck a bargain with a military prosecutor in August, pleading guilty to theft in return for a promise that he would serve no more than three years of a 14-year sentence. Confined to the military stockade at Leavenworth federal prison, Ng was paroled after 18 months, avoiding deportation with a reference to the phoney birthplace shown on his enlistment papers. On release from prison, he returned home and again teamed up with Leonard Lake.

By that time, Lake had settled on two and a half acres of woodland near Wilseyvile in Calavera’s County, enlisting the help of neighbours t construct a fortified bunker beside his cabin, where he stockpiled illegal weapons and stolen video equipment. His every thought was recorded in various diaries, including details of “Operation Miranda,” entailing the collection of sex slaves to serve his needs after the anticipated nuclear holocaust. On the subject of females, Lake wrote “God meant women for cooking, cleaning the house and sex. And when they are not in use, they should be locked up.” An oft-repeated motto in the diaries advised, “If you love something, let it go. If it doesn’t come back, hunt it down and kill it.” On February 25, 1984, shortly before his reunion with Ng, Lake described his life as “Mostly dull day to day routine, still with death in my pocket and fantasy my major goal.” If authorities are correct the first death In Lake’s pocket may have claimed his brother Donald, reported missing by their mother and never seen again after he went to visit Lake in July 1983.

On June 2, 1985, employees of a lumberyard in South San Francisco called police to report a peculiar shoplifting incident. An Asian man had walked out of a store with a $75 vise, placed it in the trunk of a Honda auto parked outside, and then escaped on foot before they could detain him. The car was still outside, however, and officers found a bearded white man at the wheel. He cheerfully produced a driver’s licence in the name of “Robin Stapley,” but he bore no resemblance to it photograph. A brief examination of the Honda’s trunk turned up the stolen vise, along with a silencer equipped .22 caliber pistol. Booked on theft and weapons charges, “Stapley” evaded questions for several hours, then asked for a drink of water, gulping a cyanide capsule removed from a secret compartment in his belt buckle. He was comatose on arrival at the hospital, where he would linger on life support equipment for the next four days, finally pronounced dead on June 6.

A fingerprint comparison identified “Stapley” as Leonard Lake, but the driver’s licence was not a forgery. Its original owner was the founder of San Diego’s Guardian Angels chapter and he had not been seen at home for several weeks. The Honda’s license late was registered to Lake, but the vehicle was not. Its owner of record, 39-year-old Paul Cosner, was a San Francisco car dealer who had disappeared in November 1984, after leaving home to sell the car to “a weird guy.” Lake’s auto registration led detectives to the property in Wilseyville, where they discovered weapons, torture devices, and Lake’s voluminous diaries. Serial numbers on Lake’s video equipment traced ownership to Harvey Dubs, a San Francisco photographer reported missing from home along with his wife Deborah and infant son Sean on July 25, 1984. As detectives soon learned, the stolen equipment had been used to produce ghoulish “home movies” of young women being stripped and threatened, raped and tortured, at least one of them mutilated so savagely that she must have died as a result. Lake and Ng were the principal stars of the snuff tapes, but one of their “leading ladies” was quickly identified as the missing Deborah Dubs.

Another reluctant “actress” was Brenda O’Connor, who once occupied the cabin adjacent to Lake’s with her husband, Lonnie Bond, and their infant son Lonnie Jr. They had known Lake a “Charles Gunnar,” an alias lifted from the best man at Lake’s second wedding (and another missing person, last seen alive in 1983). O’Connor was afraid of “Gunnar,” telling friends that she had seen him plant a woman’s body in the woods, but rather than inform police, her husband had invited a friend, Guardian Angel Robin Stapley to share their quarters and offer personal protection. All four had disappeared in May 1985. Another snuff tape victim, 18-year-old Kathleen Allen, made the acquaintance of Lake and Ng through her boyfriend, 23-year-old Mike Carroll. Carroll had served time with Ng at Leavenworth and later came west to join him in various shady enterprises. Allen abandoned her job at a supermarket after Lake informed her that Carroll had been shot and wounded “near Lake Tahoe,” offering to show her where he was. Her final paycheck had been mailed to Lake’s address in Wilseyville.

Aside from videocassettes, authorities retrieved numerous still photos from Lake’s bunker, including snapshots of Lake in long “witchy” robes, and photos of 21 young women captured in various stages of undress. Six were finally identified and found alive; the other 15 have remained elusive, despite publication of the photographs, and police suspect that most or all of them were murdered on the death ranch. Gradually, the search moved outward from Lake’s bunker into the surrounding woods. A vehicle abandoned near the cabin was registered to another missing person, Sunnyvale photographer Jeffrey Askern, and Lake’s vanishing acquaintances. On June 8, portions of four human skeletons were unearthed near the bunker, with a fifth victim and numerous charred bone fragments, including infant’s teeth discovered on June 13. Number six was turned up five days later and was the first to be identified. A 34-year-old drifter, Randy Jacobson had last been seen alive in October 1984 wen he left his San Francisco rooming house to visit Lake and sell his van. Two of Jacobson’s neighbours, 26-year-old Cheryl Okoro and 38-year-old Maurice Wok, also on the missing list, were linked to the Wilseyville killers by person contacts and cryptic notes in Lake’s diary.

Three more skeletons were sorted out of scattered fragments on June 26, and authorities declared that Lake and Ng were linked to the disappearance of at least 25 persons. One of those was Mike Carroll, who reportedly agreed to dress in “sissy” clothe and lure gays for Ng to kill, then died himself when Charlie tired of the game. Donald Giuletti, a 36-year-old disc jockey in San Francisco, had offered oral sex through published advertisements, and one of the callers was a young Asian man who shot Giuletti to death in July 1984, critically wounding his roommate at the same time. Lake’s wife recalled that Ng had boasted of shooting two homosexuals, and the survivor readily identified Ng’s mug shot as a likeness of the gunman.

Two other friends of Ng and occasional co-workers at a Bay Area warehouse were also missing. Clifford Parenteau, age 24, had vanished after winning $400 on a Super Bowl bet, telling associates that he was going “to the country” to spend the money with Ng. A short time later, 25-year-old Jeffrey Gerald dropped from sight after he agreed to help Ng move some furniture. Neither men were seen again, and Ng was formally charged with their deaths in two of the 13 first-degree murder counts filed against him. Other victims named in the indictment include Mike Carroll, Kathleen Allen, Lonnie Bond and family, Robin Stapley Don Giuletti, and three members of the Dubs family. (Remains of Stapley and Lonnie were found in a common grave on July 9, bringing the official body count to 12.) Ng was also charged as an accessory to murder in the disappearance of Paul Cosner.

On July 6, 1985, Ng was arrested while shoplifting food from a market in Calgary, Alberta. A security guard was shot in the hand before Ng was subdued. Charges of attempted murder were reduced to aggravated assault, robbery, and illegal use of a weapon, with Ng sentenced to four and a half years’ imprisonment upon conviction. On November 29, 1988, a Canadian judge ruled that Ng should be extradited to the United States for trial on 19 of the 25 felony counts filed against him. Ng’s appeal of that decision was rejected on August 31, 1989, but further legal manoeuvres stalled his extradition until 1991. Even that was not the end, however, as Charlie Ng pulled out all the stops, using every trick and legal loophole in the book to postpone his trail for another seven years. He fired attorneys, challenged judges, moved for change of venue (granted, to Orange County), lodged complaints about jailhouse conditions, in short, used the cumbersome California legal system to hamstring itself.

In October 1997, Ng’s stubborn refusal to cooperate with his latest court-appointed attorney won yet another delay in his trial, with jury selection pushed back to September 1, 1998. Police in San Francisco, meanwhile, grudgingly admitted “accidentally” destroying vital evidence in one of the 13 murder counts filed against Ng, but 12 more still remained for his trial. In May 1998. Judge John Ryan permitted Ng to fire his lawyers and represent himself with a stern warning that the trail would begin on September 1, whether Charlie liked it or not. On July 15, Ng tried for yet another postponement, claiming that his glasses were “the wrong prescription” and his personal computer was not fully programmed, thus hampering his defence.

Judge Ryan, unmoved, denied the motion and scheduled pretrial hearings to begin on August 21. Ng’s trial was the longest, most expensive criminal proceeding ever in a state notorious for courtroom marathons, finally ending on May 3, 1999, when Ng was convicted and the jury recommended death. He was formally condemned on June 30, 1999.

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The Pentagon’s Scary Plan to Militarize Ocean Life

Maia Danks - Mar. 26, 2018

The U.S. military has plans to create genetically modified marine organisms that can be used as underwater spies for the military. Fantastic as this idea may seem, the Pentagon's research arm, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), has actually launched a new program that aims to tap into the "natural sensing capabilities" of marine organisms, who are highly attuned to their surroundings, to track enemy traffic undersea.

The project out of DARPA's Biological Technologies Office, called the Persistent Aquatic Living Sensors(PALS) program hopes to use everything from bacteria to large fish to find underwater vehicles by recording the creatures' natural reactions to these vehicles and sending the data to an outside base.

A recent press release about the program said it would "study natural and modified organisms (emphasis added) to determine which ones could best support sensor systems that detect the movement of manned and unmanned underwater vehicles."

"Beyond sheer ubiquity, sensor systems built around living organisms would offer a number of advantages over hardware alone," the release said, explaining the program's reasoning. "Sea life adapts and responds to its environment, and it self-replicates and self-sustains. Evolution has given marine organisms the ability to sense stimuli across domains—tactile, electrical, acoustic, magnetic, chemical and optical. Even extreme low light is not an obstacle to organisms that have evolved to hunt and evade in the dark."

The program is currently seeking proposals that would help capture the responses of marine organisms—both natural and transgenic—to the presence of underwater vehicles, interpret those responses and relay them to a network of hardware devices.

It is unclear right now as to how this will happen. DARPA has stated that "intelligent mammals" and endangered species will not be used in the experiments or in the program itself, but it has been vague as to how it defines "intelligent mammals." Questions as to the involvement of dolphins and other marine mammals arise, particularly since the U.S. Navy, is notorious for holding nearly 100 dolphins captive in San Diego, conducting experiments on them and using them for military purposes.

Though the program states that if any modified organisms are used it would require "appropriate environmental safeguards to support future deployment," it is highly likely that a genetically modified marine organism released into the ocean will interbreed with an organism of the same (or similar) species whose genes hadn't been tinkered with. And as the animals breed with each other, they will cause more and more of their kind to adopt the genetically modified traits. With time, the entire ocean could be filled with GM creatures and that could lead to changes in marine ecosystems that we can't even begin to anticipate.

DARPA has said it would create and test modified species strictly in "contained, biosecure facilities." But as this VICE report points out, "to actually deploy modified species, the military would have to release them into the wild, where they could drive out, outeat, or outbreed unmodified species."

Another worry with genetically modified sea creatures is the likelihood that humans will consume them. With the amount of fishing and by-catch that currently happens around the world, it is inevitable that many people will end up consuming the GM animals. (While there has been no conclusive evidence linking GM food to negative health impacts, concerns remain that GMOs may cause yet unknown genetic changes, allergies or other serious harm to human health.)

These concerns apart, forcing these creatures to be spies for the U.S. military is inherently, morally wrong. No animal should be a tool for the military. Animals should not be treated as objects that can be altered and used for their natural gifts. They should be valued for what they are, and for being a part of ocean ecosystems.

It is clear that DARPA needs to stop this program. As the creators of the program, it has the ability to discontinue it and place its resources and abilities in more beneficial areas of technology. It needs to understand that the repercussions of a program like this will affect more than just the military; it will hurt the ocean, its creatures and the people who depend on it.

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Military Dolphins and Sea Lions

A trained bottlenose dolphin named K-Dog leaps out of the water during a training exercise in the Persian Gulf.

https://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/03/140328-navy-dolphin-sea-lion-combat-ocean-animal-science/

Using marine mammals like dolphins, whales, or sea lions for military purposes isn't new. Nor is it restricted to the Ukrainian or Russian navies—the U.S. Navy has had a similar program since the 1960s. The ability of these animals to detect and find targets at depth or in murky water is something technology can't duplicate yet, but which militaries find very valuable.

The Sevastopol-based "combat dolphins" are trained to search for and tag underwater mines or unwanted divers or swimmers attempting to access restricted waterways, says RIA Novosti.

The U.S. Navy trains its marine mammals—including California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins—to find and retrieve equipment lost at sea and to identify intruders swimming into restricted areas. The dolphins are also used to detect underwater mines, either buried in the seafloor or floating from an anchor.

https://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-navys-combat-dolphins-are-serious-military-assets-2015-3/?IR=T

In his memoir on life as a Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb writes about a training exercise in San Diego to evade enemy military dolphins. Trainers used the mammals "to track down enemy divers, outfitting them with a device strapped onto the head that contains a [simulated] compressed gas needle," Webb writes. "Once the dolphin has tracked you down, it butts you; the needle shoots out and pokes you, creating an embolism."

An air or gas bubble injected into a vein or artery can quickly travel into the organs, something that's potentially lethal. Webb sums it up: "Within moments, you're dead."

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23831841-500-inside-the-secret-military-programme-that-uses-dolphins-as-weapons/

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Today, SPEAR remembers Special Operations Chief OC (SEAL) Collin Trent Thomas. Please help us honor him that his memory is never forgotten. Collin Trent Thomas, May 2, 1977 – August 18, 2010. Collin was born in San Diego, CA and lived in seven different states and two countries before he began high school. Collin attended Rowan County Senior High School in Morehead, Kentucky where he ran track and played varsity football. While attending Morehead State University, Collin pledged and was initiated as an SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon). Additionally, Collin was selected by his Army ROTC instructors to attend U.S. Army Airborne School where he earned his basic military parachute qualification. Collin left college to enlist in the U.S. Navy during February 1997. Collin first became a Hospital Corpsman and was meritoriously promoted to PO3. He then attended Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL (BUD/S), graduating with Class 219. Collin’s additional training took him to Special Operations Medic Program (18D). After Seal Tactical Training, Collin received his Trident and reported for duty at SEAL Team FOUR in February 2000. He spent six years between SEAL Team FOUR and SEAL Team TWO. Collin completed numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as deployments to other hot spots around the world. He demonstrated his combat capabilities to his teammates and superiors. In 2006, Collin completed the 6-month selection process to become a member of an elite SEAL Team. In September of 2008, Collin was promoted to Chief where he continued to demonstrate his superb tactical and leadership skills until the final mission where he was killed. Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Collin T. Thomas Died August 18, 2010 Serving During Operation Enduring Freedom. Collin never talked about the awards he received, but he certainly was a highly decorated combat veteran during his nine combat deployments and executing over 200 direct action missions. His combat awards included The Silver Star Medal, (3) Bronze Star Medals with “V” devices, a Purple Heart Medal, (2) Joint Service Commendation Medals with “V” devices, and a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with “V” device, {The “V” device denotes Valor.} His achievement awards included The Defense Meritorious Service Medal, (2) Combat Action Ribbons, Presidential Unit Citation, (4) Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, (2) Afghanistan Campaign Medals, Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary) Medal, (6) Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, Navy Artic Service Ribbon and (6) Navy Achievement Medals. He also held the following awards for expert Marksmanship; Rifle Marksmanship Medal with “E” and Pistol Marksmanship Medal with “E”, {The “E” device denotes Expert.}. For More info on SOC Collin Thomas: Project Military Times Valor Fallen Hero Collin Trent Thomas Chief Special Warfare Operator Collin Trent Thomas, a U. S. Navy SEAL Foundations: http://collinthomasscramble.com/cts/Home.html Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Collin Trent Thomas, 33, of Morehead, KY, assigned to a Navy SEAL team based out of Little Creek, VA, was fatally shot on August 18, 2010, during combat operations in Eastern Afghanistan. He is survived by his fiancee Sarah Saunders, his parents Clay and Jean Thomas, and his sister Meghan Edwards. Source: Navy SEAL Foundation “COLLIN” Warrior WOD Six rounds of: Carry 50 pound sandbag 400 meters 115 pound Push press, 12 reps 12 Box jumps, 24 inch box 95 pound Sumo deadlift high-pull, 12 reps For Time:

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They are on call to respond to any type of ordnance, and they receive specialized training to handle chemical, biological and nuclear weapons.

They investigate and demolish natural and man-made underwater obstructions, prepare coastal regions for amphibious landings, and warn about potential threats at home and abroad.

Whether getting the job done in a bomb suit or by utilizing state-of-the-art robotic technology, Navy EODs are trained to use the most advanced tools of their kind in a role that’s vital to the safety of servicemembers and civilians.

RESPONSIBILITIES As a Navy EOD Technician, you will have many far-ranging duties that can cast you on missions across the world.

Your duties may require you to: Detonate and demolish hazardous munitions, pyrotechnics and outdated explosivesWork with cutting-edge technology to remotely disable unsafe ordnancePerform parachute or helicopter insertion operationsSupport law enforcement agenciesClear waterways of mines in support of the Fleet Your unique skills and knowledge will add to the strengths of other Special Operations units, as well as your own.

As an EOD Technician, you may also: Locate, identify, neutralize, recover and dispose of various ordnances, such as sea mines, torpedoes and depth charges Support other Special Operations/Special Warfare units, such as Navy SEALs, Army Special Forces and Marine Expeditionary Units Help the U.S.

Secret Service and the U.S.

Department of State to protect the President, Vice President and other officials and dignitaries Assist with security at large international events, such as sporting events or world summits WORK ENVIRONMENT Your missions will take you to every corner of the world.

One assignment may have you parachuting from 17,000 feet, while the next may deliver you via an 11-meter Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).

It all depends on which unit you’re supporting and the type of mission to be completed, as well as the required equipment weight of each team member, weather conditions and other parameters.

TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT Becoming an EOD Technician is no easy process.

While the rigorous 51 weeks of training are both physically and mentally grueling, you will be rewarded with unrivaled leadership opportunities, first-rate compensation and respect.

After two months of recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill., your EOD training will begin.

EOD Prep Course of Instruction (3 weeks) – The EOD training pipeline starts with preparatory training in Great Lakes, Ill.

Candidates work on swim stroke development, long-range swims and physical conditioning.

Diver Training (9 weeks) – Next comes dive school at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) in Panama City, Florida.

Training covers basic concepts of scuba diving as well as dive physics, physiology and basic dive medicine.

Candidates also learn about equipment such as the MK16 underwater rebreather.

EOD School (42 weeks) – After successfully completing dive school, candidates transfer to Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

This training is comes in four sections, each teaching how to render safe or defuse specific types of ordnance.

Air Ordnance Division – Focuses on bombs and missiles Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) – Includes “homemade bombs” Nuclear Ordnance Division – Covers basic nuclear physics and radiation monitoring and decontamination procedures Underwater Ordnance Division – Emphasizes torpedoes and other underwater explosives as well as underwater search techniques Basic Parachute Training (3 weeks) – After completing basic EOD school, graduates attend Basic Airborne Training (“jump school”) at Fort Benning, Ga., where they qualify as a basic parachutist.

EOD Tactical Training (3 weeks) – The final phase of training is in San Diego, Calif.

It teaches helicopter insertion (fast-rope, rappel, cast and special patrol insertion, and extraction rigging), small arms/weapons training, small unit tactics (weapons, self-defense, land navigation and patrolling) and tactical communications (satellite and high frequency).

Upon successful completion the EOD training pipeline, graduates are assigned to EOD Mobile Units where they gain advanced on-the-job training and experience as members of Mobile Teams, Carrier Strike Group/Expeditionary Strike Group Companies, Naval Special Warfare Companies and Marine Mammal Companies.

Advanced Training – EOD technicians may pursue a number of advanced training options to hone and specialize their skills Helicopter insertion training Basic parachute training and parachute water insertion training Advanced Improvised Explosive Device Disposal (AIEDD) Jumpmaster training Small unit tactics Small Arms Instructor Language school (Defense Language Institute) EOD Communications (tactical radio communications) For those with further leadership aspirations and a college degree, Officer roles are available – providing the opportunity to lead and train others.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

It’s also important to note that specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields.

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Members of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations (NSW/NSO) community have any number of unique opportunities to advance their education.

Navy training provides skills and knowledge in everything from the fundamentals of explosive ordnance disposal to chemical and biological warfare, military tactics, deep-sea diving or a number of other tactical military procedures.

Beyond offering access to professional credentials and certifications, Navy training in the EOD community can translate to credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education.

You may also continue your education through opportunities like: Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance Post-9/11 GI Bill QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Males and females are eligible to apply to become enlisted Navy EOD Technicians.

No college degree is required, but a high degree of difficulty and satisfaction is standard.

Training is tough and ongoing.

You can apply for the Navy Challenge contract for EOD Technicians at any time during your first enlistment.

Entry Requirements Eyesight 20/200 bilateral correctable to 20/25 with no color blindness Minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score ARVE109, MC51 or GSMCEI169 Be 30 years of age or younger Pass a physical and separate medical examination required for divers (approved by Diving Medical Officer) Must be a U.S.

citizen and eligible for security clearance The chart below highlights the current minimum Navy Physical Screening Test (PST) requirements for Navy Challenge Programs.

Additional requirements specific to Active Duty EOD Technician candidates include: 36 months of obligated service upon completion of training No non-judicial punishments or court martial convictions during the 12 months prior to application Meet medical standards as specified in the NAVMED P-117 Meet minimum performance standards Pass a hyperbaric pressure tolerance test Be on board present command for 2 years Be screened by an EOD Officer or E-6 or above Master EOD Technician Be recommended by your current Commanding Officer NOTE: You should consult your physician or other health-care professional before starting any exercise regime or other fitness program to determine if it is right for your needs.

This is particularly true if you (or your family) have a history of medical illnesses or ailments that could be made worse by a change in physical activity.

Do not start a fitness program if your physician or health-care provider advises against it.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

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Optically Pumped Magnetometers Market By Leading Manufacturers and Product Types With Region By 2027

Optically Pumped Magnetometers Market – Introduction

A magnetometer measures the strength, direction or relative change in magnetic field at a specific location. Magnetometers are divided into two categories – vector magnetometers that measure the value of magnetic flux density in a specific direction and scalar magnetometers that measure the magnitude of the vector traveling through the sensor without determining the direction. Another type of magnetometer, optically pumped magnetometer measures the total magnetic field intensity by observing the precession frequency of magnetic atoms.  It quantifies small magnetic fields that are generated when muscles contract. OPMs are compact devices used for measuring the zero-field level crossing resonance of spin-polarized rubidium atoms.

Demand for optically pumped magnetometers has been on a surge, in light of the competency of the devices to determine low magnetic field in the medical sector. Technological leaps leading to high performance has in turn augmented their use in the spacecraft as ionized gas magnetometers. Additionally, the use of OPMs in earthquake research, archeology, and volcanology applications have been contributing to the expansion of the optically pumped magnetometers market.

To obtain all-inclusive information on forecast analysis of global market, request a PDF brochure here.

Optically Pumped Magnetometers Market – Competitive Landscape

Honeywell International Inc.

Founded in 1906, Honeywell International Inc. is headquartered in Wabash, Indiana. The American conglomerate boasts its competency in manufacturing sensors, thermostats, air cleaners, dehumidifiers, and security alarm systems and operates in the aerospace industry, engineering services, consumer products, and commercial products.

Tristan Technologies Inc.

Incorporated in 1991, Tristan Technologies is based in San Diego, CA. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing of laboratory as well as custom SQUID systems. It occupies a manufacturing facility of over 3000 square feet in Sorrento Valley that possesses a specialized manufacturing capability and engineering expertise.

Cryogenic Limited

Cryogenic Limited possesses an experience of over 30 years and occupies a leading position as a supplier of high field superconducting magnets as well as low temperature measurement systems, operating without liquid helium. The company offers a broad array of products – measurement options, SQUID Magnetometer, Custom Research Systems, Liquid Helium Systems, Quantum Hall Resistance, and Cryogen Free Measurement System, among others.

VectorNav Technologies

Incorporated in 2008, VectorNav Technologies is located in Dallas, Texas. The company is a forerunner in innovating and manufacturing embedded navigation solutions by leveraging GPS/GNSS technology and MEMS inertial sensor. It addresses the complex and ever-evolving demands ascending from the military and industrial sectors by developing excellent solutions.

Scintrex Geoscientific Sensors

Founded in 1967, Scintrex Geoscientific Sensors is based in Canada. The company engages in the development, manufacturing, and sales of geoscientific sensors and solutions for mining, oil and gas, academic, archeological, and environmental industry. It possesses a vast product line of magnetometers and gravity meters made for the sea, air, and land.

Some of the key players operating in the global optically pumped magnetometers market with significant developments include Gem Systems Advanced Magnetometers, Geometrics, Marine Magnetics, Scintrex Limited, Honeywell International, Inc., Cryogenic Limited, VectorNav Technologies, and Tristan Technologies, Inc.

For more actionable insights into the competitive landscape of global market, get a customized report here.

Medical Industry to Sustain the Growth of Optically Pumped Magnetometers

Demand for measuring the small magnetic field generated by the bodily movement in the medical industry has been gaining grounds for optically pumped magnetometers. Novel approach taken by these devices aid in a comprehensive assessment of nerve innervation and turns out suitable for diagnosing spinal cord lesions and neuromuscular diseases. Additionally, difficulty in the examination of deep muscles can be tackled by employing optically pumped magnetometers, which is likely to uphold their market growth in the upcoming years.

Demand for Accurate Devices in Space Applications to Underpin the Sales of Optically Pumped Magnetometers

There has been an evident rise in the demand for optically pumped magnetometers in space applications, where accuracy is of utmost importance for avoiding accidents. Use of helium ionized gas magnetometers have been adopted to measure the direction and strength of magnetic lines around the heavenly bodies and calibrates fluxgate instruments to achieve accurate readings. Conventional magnetometers are susceptible to radiation damage and temperature fluctuations, which impacts the readings. As a result, the effectiveness of these devices has managed to appeal to the stakeholders of the space industry and optically pumped magnetometers market is anticipated to grow in the forthcoming period.

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Corvette buffs raise $51,000 for veterans …north county events

The North Coast Corvette Club in Carlsbad raised $51,000 at its seventh annual all-Corvette car show, which featured 240 corvettes. (courtesy)

PHOTO: The North Coast Corvette Club in Carlsbad raised $51,000 at its seventh annual all-Corvette car show, which featured 240 corvettes. The car show alone raised $14,000 and in addition, the club received a $7,000 donation from the Go Daddy Foundation of Bob and Renee Parsons and $30,000 donated by the Easterday Family Foundation. The funds will be distributed between the Semper Fi Fund based at Camp Pendleton supporting injured service members and their families and Cal Diego Paralyzed Veterans benefiting service members with spinal cord injuries. From left: Retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Rios; Sandy Hendren, Semper Fi event manager; Gary Pebley, club president; Ruth Kurisu, master of ceremonies; Peter Ballantyne, executive director of Cal Diego; JD Duncan, car show chairman; and seated, Buddy Wachtstetter and his dog Lexus. The club is sponsored by Weseloh Chevrolet/Kia in Carlsbad. Visit northcoastvettes.org.

North County community events, news….

CARLSBAD

Free low-vision consultations

The Carlsbad Senior Center hosts the Braille Institute of San Diego for free low-vision consultations for adults 50 and older from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at 799 Pine Ave. Community members who have low vision and eye glasses that are not fully effective can get a free appointment with a low-vision rehabilitation specialist to determine the correct magnification device to maximize remaining vision. Reserve at (760) 602-4650.

Housing presentation for seniors at center

The Carlsbad Senior Center will host a free Successful Aging in Place talk on “Housing Solutions for the Future” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for adults 50 and older at 799 Pine Ave. The discussion will include multigenerational housing and ways to optimize current property for aging in place with safety, comfort and additional income. Call (760) 602-4650.

ESCONDIDO

Walk for Animals fundraiser Saturday

The San Diego Humane Society holds its Walk for Animals fundraiser at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kit Carson Park, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway. The event includes a pancake breakfast, 2-mile walk, dog activities and vendor booths. Registration is at 7 a.m.; blessing of the animals is at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. followed by the dog activities and vendor village from 10:15 to 11 a.m. Visit sdhumane.org.

Cellist, pianist perform Sunday at arts center

Cellist Thomas Mesa and pianist Ilya Yakushev perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido in the Center Theater. Mesa won the 2016 Sphinx Competition $50,000 First Prize and recently performed as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. Yakushev has performed at major venues on three continents and won many awards. Tickets are $35-$55; After-show meet and greet is $100. Visit artcenter.org.

Military officers group to meet Thursday

The Hidden Valley Chapter of Military Officers Association of America invites all military officers, active duty and retired, to attend its chapter meeting and luncheon at 11:30 am. Thursday at Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery, 515 W. 13th Ave. The cost will be the price of menu selection. Reservations are required by 6 p.m. Monday at moaareservations@gmail.com.

Library offers discount passes for museums

The Escondido Public Library in partnership with the San Diego Museum Council is offering half-price admission passes to more than 40 San Diego museums during San Diego Museum Month in February. Passes are good for up to four people and will work at all participating museums. Pick up passes from one of the library’s service desks through Thursday (while supplies last). Passes are valid for February only. Call (760) 839-5456.

California condor recovery topic of talk

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido and EcoLife Conservation present a lecture on the California Condor Recovery Program at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the center, 340 N. Escondido Blvd. Bill Toone, executive director and founder of EcoLife Conservation, speaks about one of North America’s most endangered birds, the California condor. Visit artcenter.org.

RANCHO SANTA FE

Yoga class with wine tasting set for Sunday

The Uncork & Unwind series hosted by the Spa at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe in partnership with Joyworks Network continues from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at The Inn, 5951 Linea Del Cielo. The 80-minute yoga class with wine tasting benefits a different charity each month. Tickets are $40, with $5 of each ticket benefiting Breast Cancer Angels. Visit spauncorkunwind.eventbrite.com.

SAN MARCOS

Kiwanis pancake breakfast Saturday

The Kiwanis Club of Lake San Marcos will hold its 53rd annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction with more than 100 auction items from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Healy Hall at St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church, 1147 Discovery St. Funds raised go to support scholarships that will be presented to area high school students later in the spring. Tickets are $7 in advance at (925) 348-3834 or $8 at the door. Visit lsmkiwanis.org.

‘Hair’itage’ play set for Sunday at Palomar

The North County African American Women’s Association presents the play “Hair’itage” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Howard Brubeck Theater, Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, in celebration of Black History Month. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and there will be a stylist’s presentation at 2 p.m. Cost is $40; $30 for open seating. Purchase tickets at ncaawa.org.

Community forum on park improvements

A community forum on Trails and Walnut Grove Equestrian Park improvements is from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Mary Connors Hall at Walnut Grove Heritage Park, 1952 Sycamore Drive. The meeting is hosted by the Twin Oaks Valley Equestrian Association and Horse Heritage Conservancy. Visit keepitequestrian.org.

Deadline nearing for city’s photo contest

The deadline for the city’s annual “Best of San Marcos” online photo contest is this weekend. Amateur and professional photographers can submit images that capture the best that San Marcos has to offer — natural beauty, recreational activities, points of interest and people enjoying the community. Photos will be accepted online through Sunday. Visit san-marcos.net/photocontest.

VISTA

‘Washday at the Adobe’ exhibit on display

The “Washday at the Adobe” exhibit runs through Saturday at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe Gallery, 640 Alta Vista Drive. The exhibit features laundry implements from long ago and was put up by the Gallery Friends of the Rancho with the Rancho Buena Vista Adobe chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Email ranchoadobe@ci.vista.ca.us or caldesigns@roadrunner.com.

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Understanding Into Specialist Photographers Rates

 Some Insight Into Expert Photographers Pricing

 If you speak with lots of professional digital photographers, you will obtain considerably different stories when it pertains to specialist photography costs and solutions. With a lot of brand-new digital professional photographers in the industry, there can be a great deal of complication concerning what a true specialist photographer is and also what they can do for you.

 Individuals call professional photographers constantly to ask concerns concerning rates. In all way too many instances, hiring a professional photographer involves down cost. Prospective clients look at sample image galleries online to choose what degree of photographer falls into their spending plan.

 Many telephone calls as well as emails we get relating to specialist digital photographers are inquiring about event photographers, wedding celebration photographers, elderly pictures and also family members picture prices. There are many variables that go into a shoot such as area, the travel included to reach a photo shoot and also the size of the shoot itself.

 " Expert Digital photographers" can have rates as reduced as $50 for elderly portraits or $5000 or even more for a wedding photographer. The "affordable photographer" might not be the best bet since someone working for $50 most likely isn't a real specialist photographer. A lot of our clients are actually confused by the rates associated with photography so I have tried to shed some light on the topic here.

 Your pal with his $500 Video camera is Not a Specialist Professional photographer

 A professional photographer is not your neighbor that has made a trip to the electronic camera shop and also bought what they assume is the most recent and best DSLR electronic camera. Even if they have the very best expert digital photographer's camera, that does not make them a specialist digital photographer. If you choose to go that route, you might be sorry for that decision as well as you can't re-shoot a wedding and also senior portraits are pictures you will certainly have for a life time.

 Utilizing a seasoned photographer is the very best means to go. Also, remember that there is time entailed. Also if you just need one shot, it will require time to discover the best shot, guarantee the very best lighting and in the case of senior picture professional photographers, await the conditional clothing.

 Another thing to remember is the price of specialist digital photographers' equipment. Good business only make use of top quality DSLR electronic cameras, specialized lenses, expert flash memory card, and illumination together with the personalized software program for image processing. Professional photographers' clients take advantage of the most up to date professional technology being utilized in the pictures.

 Something else that drops under the time umbrella is the time it requires to produce the image. Some points that go into a picture shoot are; establishing the tools ahead of time, downloading and install the images as well as undergoing them after the shoot, digital touch-ups to the images, choosing which pictures are best for prints, burning the photos onto DVDs or CDs, sending them to the laboratory, as well as several, a lot more points.

 I assume most would agree that there is a fantastic value you obtain from dealing with expert occasion, institution, youth sports, senior picture as well as wedding event digital photographers.

 Keep in mind that real professional digital photographers strive a living. Professional photographers should be trained specialists that after that undergo particular training and fire method prior to they have the ability to help a workshop.

 The Cost of Photography Solutions

 Whether you're a Marine Corps Device searching for a Marine Corps Round digital photographers, a senior looking for senior pictures, a couple looking for a professional wedding celebration photographer, the large inquiry is always: Just how much is an expert digital photographer going to cost me?

 There are a couple of points to ask on your own when selecting a specialist wedding event photographer. Is there a rate value on your wedding event evening memories? A lot of clients say no. What around elderly picture rates? Elderly pictures are an additional integral part of an individual's life, symbolizing relocating from one chapter of their life to another. Isn't it worth paying a bit a lot more to employ a true specialist senior picture professional photographer to know you will have wonderful pictures to value for a lifetime? The price of the pictures can vary from a couple of hundred bucks to a few thousand dollars depending upon the photographer but the value sometimes can not be gauged.

 When choosing a specialist digital photographer for your photography services it is best to make your choice based upon value, not just the most affordable price. Consider it like you would take into consideration any type of other important getting choice.

 Rates for Event Digital Photography

 Something to consider when taking into consideration occasion digital photographers is event photography pricing. Event digital photography covers a wide variety of photography solutions, therefore the pricing for occasion digital photography services will differ depending upon the sort of event. Numerous event digital photographers charge Marine Corps Units just to find out to do their Marine Corps Sphere photography. In 99% of the instances, great companies do not bill the System to come out for their Marine Corps Ball. They generate income when Marines as well as guest make purchases. In most cases, good firms in fact give away charity events to the Militaries to help with the prices associated with their Sphere.

 With event digital photography for company parties, there are various pricing versions that enter into play. Many business hire a digital photographer for a flat charge based upon the number of people at the occasion. Sometimes, companies spend for a certain number of images in advance. One customer understood they were mosting likely to have 100 couples at their event and paid us in advance for 1 5x7 for every pair and also permitted them to buy even more if they desired.

 When thinking about an event photographer, consider if you desire on-site printing or prefer to have the images shipped straight to the clients. All of these points play a substantial function in the cost for your event digital photographer.

 Why in the world do most Wedding Digital photographers Prices vary a lot?

 With the majority of photographers, when you toss words "wedding professional photographer," prices go through the roof. The truth exists are a large bulk of wedding celebration photographers whose rates are very high. Actually, Wedding photography as a whole can appear overpriced sometimes. You might Google "Wedding event Professional photographers" and discover the web site of a photographer whose work thrills you ... up until you see their cost. Then if you even think of keeping the original images, or downsides, the prices can be outrageous. That is why great studios currently have "Maintain Your Picture Rates" for elderly picture as well as wedding celebration photography. Digital photography has changed the market and also a number of the wedding celebration photographers out there haven't gone along for the ride.

 A good, honest professional photographer's goal need to not be to just split you from your cash! Professional photos are a terrific method to capture your memories. Choosing the best photographer is very important and the pictures they take can be priceless.

 You ought to never be pressed into paying more than you can afford to pay for wedding photos, but you shouldn't presume they are a rip-off or some type of fraud. After the visitors are gone, the presents are opened up as well as the honeymoon is over, in addition to your marriage, your images are what you have actually left. Good specialist photographers will supply you with photos worthwhile of entering into your family members's history. To learn more about our wedding event photography service check out our wedding celebration page.

 Professional photographers do a lot more than just showing up and also taking pictures. Below is a checklist of just a few points that pertain to ALL specialist digital photographers.

 Expenditures Sustained by Many Professional Photographers

 Advertising - While it behaves to obtain recommendations from existing consumers, normally that do not bring in enough income to support a lasting business. Advertising is pricey. Web marketing can vary from $100 monthly for a small professional photographer, approximately a few thousand dollars a month for a larger photography company. Other marketing costs include print ads, ads on event preparation websites and Google AdWords and also other pay-per-click advertising. At any rate, you can be assured that 99% of specialist photographers invest a significant quantity on advertising which has to be paid for.

 Taxes - Similar to any person else, professional photographers pay taxes on their earnings. Not just do they pay earnings tax obligation, they additionally need to pay sales tax. For institution digital photographers, event professional photographers and also young people sports photographers it is actually reduced as well as completely dry, you pay sales tax based upon the tax rate for the location in which you shoot. For our studio, that is Temecula, the Inland Empire, Waterfront Region, Orange Area as well as San Diego Region, essentially all of Southern California. That takes an average of 8.75% of their fee straight off the top of the sales amount. Sometimes, in lots of locations of the nation, The golden state included, wedding digital photographers are required to pay sales tax even if they are billing a flat charge for their solution. Many digital photographers think that sales tax does not put on "photography solutions", like wedding photography or occasion photography where they make money a level amount. Most of the times they are wrong and also can encounter difficulty with the government if they do not abide.

 I directly recognize of an instance where a San Diego occasion photographer did a number of her occasions for a level fee and also thought she didn't need to pay sales tax obligation. When she was audited, she needed to pay sales tax obligation for a considerable amount of her previous occasions, which almost placed her closed. Consider that when you are thinking about a photographers price, as much as 40% in many cases might be being paid in taxes! So if you are paying somebody $1000 charge, as high as $400 of it could be mosting likely to the government.

 Tools - Professional quality, DSLR cam bodies set you back as much as $5,000. Lenses are normally more of a cost for a professional photographer because they need most of them to get the appropriate shot. There are unique lenses for picture photography, event photography as well as all kind of specialized lenses that photographers bring in their bag to ensure they have most prospective shots covered. Expert photographers' lenses can EASILY set you back $1,000 or more. Some lenses can cost as long as $5000 or even more depending on the kind of digital photography they are developed for. Specialist sports digital photographers' lenses are a tiny fortune.

 This tools puts on down similar to any kind of other piece of electronics (that is what they are nowadays, electronic devices). High volume professional photographers can wear out video cameras in a couple of years. The ordinary life of a cam is 100,000 to 150,000 shots. At a big workshop, simply in young people sports digital photography and also school photography business, workshops may photograph as lots of as 50,000 youngsters each year. At 2-3 shots per kid, you can see how rapid that can break down devices. With wedding celebration photographers it isn't quite that negative, however a wedding might have as several as 3000 shots taken, which can still add up promptly. Add to every one of that countless bucks in lights, flashes, tripods, video camera bags, memory cards, batteries and also the numerous various other miscellanies items that professional photographers need and also you start to obtain an idea of exactly how costly being an expert digital photographer can be.

 Insurance coverage - For sporting activities and also school photographers, liability insurance coverage is a must. It is recommended that these kinds of photographers carry a minimum of 2 million bucks in liability insurance policy. Equipment insurance policy is even more costly. A huge photography business can have $100,000 worth of equipment or even more, which is a few thousand bucks annually to guarantee.

 Various other prices that effect digital photographers pricing

 Sales as well as Prospecting - For school professional photographers and also institution professional photographers, the substantial bulk of their time is spent is sales, marketing and also prospecting. This includes a lot of time. Simply finding prospects that they can market to takes hours out of everyday. As soon as a prospect is located, time is after that invested attempting to make contact as well as set a meeting to offer their products and services. Driving to the meeting as well as meeting with consumers can take an entire day. For wedding event professional photographers, time is spent with the client prior to the wedding then again after the wedding showing the finished products. If you add to that a customized wedding album, you can see that most of specialist photographers' time is invested doing whatever however taking pictures.

 After a shoot, several professional photographers hrs editing and enhancing, shade fixing and also retouching pictures. For young people sporting activities and also school professional photographers, there will certainly be HOURS of information entry of the clients' orders. Unlike photographers that just shoot wedding celebrations or elderly pictures that usually handle 1 client each time, youth sporting activities as well as school professional photographers manage hundreds of customers a month oftentimes. Furthermore, young people sports as well as institution photographers have numerous "layers" of customer interaction. For youth sports digital photographers, their primary customer is the organization or organization, who decides on which professional photographer to select, but the customers that make the purchases are the parents in the organization. A great studio will certainly additionally designate a dedicated client supervisor per league or college to make certain they have everything they need to see to it their photo day is a success.

 Talent- True specialist digital photographers are musicians. Any person can find out the ins-and-outs of a camera and remember all of its features. Specialist professional photographers have a "professional photographer's eye", which allows them to see the appropriate shot and take it. Really good images aren't simply effectively revealed, they are something to bear in mind.

 We wish this short article helped lose a little light on the things to think about when contrasting professional photographers' pricing.

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Understanding Into Specialist Photographers Rates

 Some Insight Into Expert Photographers Pricing

 If you speak with lots of professional digital photographers, you will obtain considerably different stories when it pertains to specialist photography costs and solutions. With a lot of brand-new digital professional photographers in the industry, there can be a great deal of complication concerning what a true specialist photographer is and also what they can do for you.

 Individuals call professional photographers constantly to ask concerns concerning rates. In all way too many instances, hiring a professional photographer involves down cost. Prospective clients look at sample image galleries online to choose what degree of photographer falls into their spending plan.

 Many telephone calls as well as emails we get relating to specialist digital photographers are inquiring about event photographers, wedding celebration photographers, elderly pictures and also family members picture prices. There are many variables that go into a shoot such as area, the travel included to reach a photo shoot and also the size of the shoot itself.

 " Expert Digital photographers" can have rates as reduced as $50 for elderly portraits or $5000 or even more for a wedding photographer. The "affordable photographer" might not be the best bet since someone working for $50 most likely isn't a real specialist photographer. A lot of our clients are actually confused by the rates associated with photography so I have tried to shed some light on the topic here.

 Your pal with his $500 Video camera is Not a Specialist Professional photographer

 A professional photographer is not your neighbor that has made a trip to the electronic camera shop and also bought what they assume is the most recent and best DSLR electronic camera. Even if they have the very best expert digital photographer's camera, that does not make them a specialist digital photographer. If you choose to go that route, you might be sorry for that decision as well as you can't re-shoot a wedding and also senior portraits are pictures you will certainly have for a life time.

 Utilizing a seasoned photographer is the very best means to go. Also, remember that there is time entailed. Also if you just need one shot, it will require time to discover the best shot, guarantee the very best lighting and in the case of senior picture professional photographers, await the conditional clothing.

 Another thing to remember is the price of specialist digital photographers' equipment. Good business only make use of top quality DSLR electronic cameras, specialized lenses, expert flash memory card, and illumination together with the personalized software program for image processing. Professional photographers' clients take advantage of the most up to date professional technology being utilized in the pictures.

 Something else that drops under the time umbrella is the time it requires to produce the image. Some points that go into a picture shoot are; establishing the tools ahead of time, downloading and install the images as well as undergoing them after the shoot, digital touch-ups to the images, choosing which pictures are best for prints, burning the photos onto DVDs or CDs, sending them to the laboratory, as well as several, a lot more points.

 I assume most would agree that there is a fantastic value you obtain from dealing with expert occasion, institution, youth sports, senior picture as well as wedding event digital photographers.

 Keep in mind that real professional digital photographers strive a living. Professional photographers should be trained specialists that after that undergo particular training and fire method prior to they have the ability to help a workshop.

 The Cost of Photography Solutions

 Whether you're a Marine Corps Device searching for a Marine Corps Round digital photographers, a senior looking for senior pictures, a couple looking for a professional wedding celebration photographer, the large inquiry is always: Just how much is an expert digital photographer going to cost me?

 There are a couple of points to ask on your own when selecting a specialist wedding event photographer. Is there a rate value on your wedding event evening memories? A lot of clients say no. What around elderly picture rates? Elderly pictures are an additional integral part of an individual's life, symbolizing relocating from one chapter of their life to another. Isn't it worth paying a bit a lot more to employ a true specialist senior picture professional photographer to know you will have wonderful pictures to value for a lifetime? The price of the pictures can vary from a couple of hundred bucks to a few thousand dollars depending upon the photographer but the value sometimes can not be gauged.

 When choosing a specialist digital photographer for your photography services it is best to make your choice based upon value, not just the most affordable price. Consider it like you would take into consideration any type of other important getting choice.

 Rates for Event Digital Photography

 Something to consider when taking into consideration occasion digital photographers is event photography pricing. Event digital photography covers a wide variety of photography solutions, therefore the pricing for occasion digital photography services will differ depending upon the sort of event. Numerous event digital photographers charge Marine Corps Units just to find out to do their Marine Corps Sphere photography. In 99% of the instances, great companies do not bill the System to come out for their Marine Corps Ball. They generate income when Marines as well as guest make purchases. In most cases, good firms in fact give away charity events to the Militaries to help with the prices associated with their Sphere.

 With event digital photography for company parties, there are various pricing versions that enter into play. Many business hire a digital photographer for a flat charge based upon the number of people at the occasion. Sometimes, companies spend for a certain number of images in advance. One customer understood they were mosting likely to have 100 couples at their event and paid us in advance for 1 5x7 for every pair and also permitted them to buy even more if they desired.

 When thinking about an event photographer, consider if you desire on-site printing or prefer to have the images shipped straight to the clients. All of these points play a substantial function in the cost for your event digital photographer.

 Why in the world do most Wedding Digital photographers Prices vary a lot?

 With the majority of photographers, when you toss words "wedding professional photographer," prices go through the roof. The truth exists are a large bulk of wedding celebration photographers whose rates are very high. Actually, Wedding photography as a whole can appear overpriced sometimes. You might Google "Wedding event Professional photographers" and discover the web site of a photographer whose work thrills you ... up until you see their cost. Then if you even think of keeping the original images, or downsides, the prices can be outrageous. That is why great studios currently have "Maintain Your Picture Rates" for elderly picture as well as wedding celebration photography. Digital photography has changed the market and also a number of the wedding celebration photographers out there haven't gone along for the ride.

 A good, honest professional photographer's goal need to not be to just split you from your cash! Professional photos are a terrific method to capture your memories. Choosing the best photographer is very important and the pictures they take can be priceless.

 You ought to never be pressed into paying more than you can afford to pay for wedding photos, but you shouldn't presume they are a rip-off or some type of fraud. After the visitors are gone, the presents are opened up as well as the honeymoon is over, in addition to your marriage, your images are what you have actually left. Good specialist photographers will supply you with photos worthwhile of entering into your family members's history. To learn more about our wedding event photography service check out our wedding celebration page.

 Professional photographers do a lot more than just showing up and also taking pictures. Below is a checklist of just a few points that pertain to ALL specialist digital photographers.

 Expenditures Sustained by Many Professional Photographers

 Advertising - While it behaves to obtain recommendations from existing consumers, normally that do not bring in enough income to support a lasting business. Advertising is pricey. Web marketing can vary from $100 monthly for a small professional photographer, approximately a few thousand dollars a month for a larger photography company. Other marketing costs include print ads, ads on event preparation websites and Google AdWords and also other pay-per-click advertising. At any rate, you can be assured that 99% of specialist photographers invest a significant quantity on advertising which has to be paid for.

 Taxes - Similar to any person else, professional photographers pay taxes on their earnings. Not just do they pay earnings tax obligation, they additionally need to pay sales tax. For institution digital photographers, event professional photographers and also young people sports photographers it is actually reduced as well as completely dry, you pay sales tax based upon the tax rate for the location in which you shoot. For our studio, that is Temecula, the Inland Empire, Waterfront Region, Orange Area as well as San Diego Region, essentially all of Southern California. That takes an average of 8.75% of their fee straight off the top of the sales amount. Sometimes, in lots of locations of the nation, The golden state included, wedding digital photographers are required to pay sales tax even if they are billing a flat charge for their solution. Many digital photographers think that sales tax does not put on "photography solutions", like wedding photography or occasion photography where they make money a level amount. Most of the times they are wrong and also can encounter difficulty with the government if they do not abide.

 I directly recognize of an instance where a San Diego occasion photographer did a number of her occasions for a level fee and also thought she didn't need to pay sales tax obligation. When she was audited, she needed to pay sales tax obligation for a considerable amount of her previous occasions, which almost placed her closed. Consider that when you are thinking about a photographers price, as much as 40% in many cases might be being paid in taxes! So if you are paying somebody $1000 charge, as high as $400 of it could be mosting likely to the government.

 Tools - Professional quality, DSLR cam bodies set you back as much as $5,000. Lenses are normally more of a cost for a professional photographer because they need most of them to get the appropriate shot. There are unique lenses for picture photography, event photography as well as all kind of specialized lenses that photographers bring in their bag to ensure they have most prospective shots covered. Expert photographers' lenses can EASILY set you back $1,000 or more. Some lenses can cost as long as $5000 or even more depending on the kind of digital photography they are developed for. Specialist sports digital photographers' lenses are a tiny fortune.

 This tools puts on down similar to any kind of other piece of electronics (that is what they are nowadays, electronic devices). High volume professional photographers can wear out video cameras in a couple of years. The ordinary life of a cam is 100,000 to 150,000 shots. At a big workshop, simply in young people sports digital photography and also school photography business, workshops may photograph as lots of as 50,000 youngsters each year. At 2-3 shots per kid, you can see how rapid that can break down devices. With wedding celebration photographers it isn't quite that negative, however a wedding might have as several as 3000 shots taken, which can still add up promptly. Add to every one of that countless bucks in lights, flashes, tripods, video camera bags, memory cards, batteries and also the numerous various other miscellanies items that professional photographers need and also you start to obtain an idea of exactly how costly being an expert digital photographer can be.

 Insurance coverage - For sporting activities and also school photographers, liability insurance coverage is a must. It is recommended that these kinds of photographers carry a minimum of 2 million bucks in liability insurance policy. Equipment insurance policy is even more costly. A huge photography business can have $100,000 worth of equipment or even more, which is a few thousand bucks annually to guarantee.

 Various other prices that effect digital photographers pricing

 Sales as well as Prospecting - For school professional photographers and also institution professional photographers, the substantial bulk of their time is spent is sales, marketing and also prospecting. This includes a lot of time. Simply finding prospects that they can market to takes hours out of everyday. As soon as a prospect is located, time is after that invested attempting to make contact as well as set a meeting to offer their products and services. Driving to the meeting as well as meeting with consumers can take an entire day. For wedding event professional photographers, time is spent with the client prior to the wedding then again after the wedding showing the finished products. If you add to that a customized wedding album, you can see that most of specialist photographers' time is invested doing whatever however taking pictures.

 After a shoot, several professional photographers hrs editing and enhancing, shade fixing and also retouching pictures. For young people sporting activities and also school professional photographers, there will certainly be HOURS of information entry of the clients' orders. Unlike photographers that just shoot wedding celebrations or elderly pictures that usually handle 1 client each time, youth sporting activities as well as school professional photographers manage hundreds of customers a month oftentimes. Furthermore, young people sports as well as institution photographers have numerous "layers" of customer interaction. For youth sports digital photographers, their primary customer is the organization or organization, who decides on which professional photographer to select, but the customers that make the purchases are the parents in the organization. A great studio will certainly additionally designate a dedicated client supervisor per league or college to make certain they have everything they need to see to it their photo day is a success.

 Talent- True specialist digital photographers are musicians. Any person can find out the ins-and-outs of a camera and remember all of its features. Specialist professional photographers have a "professional photographer's eye", which allows them to see the appropriate shot and take it. Really good images aren't simply effectively revealed, they are something to bear in mind.

 We wish this short article helped lose a little light on the things to think about when contrasting professional photographers' pricing.

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