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Yesterday, I eclipsed my first thirty days of sobriety in over twelve years. I stopped drinking on December 5th, 2016 and have remained sober using close accountability and honesty with my wife and listening to 90 RE Podcasts in 30 days. The support, encouragement, and connection with you and your interviewees of this last 30 days have been an immeasurable reminder of the depths I have slipped to at times, but more importantly, the hope of a limitless future without the pull and dependence of alcohol.
Like many, I probably should have hit what others would have viewed as a "bottom" a long time ago.
I am 41 years old and began drinking at age 12. I had the normal occasional weekend parties of going out with friends, finding alcohol, and using in that fashion through high school. This was normal within our social structure and I never questioned alcohol as a problem. I most certainly would have never predicted alcoholism in my future, as I spent the next 10 years only having the occasional beer/s on Thanksgiving, Super Bowls, camping etc.…
After high school, in 1993, I married young at age 18, and alcohol simply did not follow me into the responsibilities of young adulthood. At age 18, I acquired a low end job at an affiliate of the University in my hometown that focused on biology research. I was soon entrusted with lab and research responsibilities that that included genetic research on Downs Syndrome, ALS, and The Human Genome Project. In a ten year stretch, non-college educated, I was an author on three pier reviewed research publications. Professionally, paralleling this at home, I was involved in our local church as a staff Youth Pastor and developing my own small commercial business in the evenings. I was busy.
My wife developed Lupus in her early twenties and her condition was chronic and fairly severe. We had a child when I was 25 and a lot of his care, Dad and Mom duties, were directed to me. Normal life stuff, but by age 28/29 in 2004/2005 I had a wife and child in a big house in an affluent Denver suburb. Multiple income streams, including a growing small business. Little to no drinking… holidays, birthdays, a 6-pack of beer could sit in my fridge for months.
What changed?
As we settled into our ideal home, in the ideal neighborhood, we really started connecting with our neighbors. Weekend drinking, sitting out in lawn chairs, listening to music, watching the kids play started to become the norm. I loved it. My "responsibility bank" was overdrawn and I absolutely loved getting to the end of the week and winding down with friends and neighbors.
In 2007, a handful of us went down to a bar fairly close to home. We were celebrating a friend's promotion. We had a designated driver, but she began drinking. Me, being the "caretaker" of all things, business, church, family, and now friends, I elected myself to drive us home. This was my first DUI.
Following the legal gymnastics of getting through the DUI process, I did not feel like I had an alcohol problem. In the secrecy of like company, you find out that a lot of people get DUI's. In fact, the same prominent person who received the promotion, of whom we were celebrating, pulled me aside the next day and told me that he had gotten a DUI, and if his company did not bury it in a drawer, he would not have gotten his promotion. Normal, everyday people got DUIs. The court systems feed off of the DUI revenue…etc.
With my commercial cleaning business thriving, and the difficulties of taking care of everything I was juggling (family, business, and legal). I chose to quit working for the University and stop my research career, something I absolutely loved. I began to realize that just being a small business owner, a janitor, was a tad less fulfilling and weekend drinking in the neighborhood started to bleed into the weekday nights.
In 2008/2009, my 16 year marriage had run its course. I say this somewhat casually, but it was so difficult. I know people would probably assume that drinking played a big role in this divorce, but I can honestly take inventory and say that it didn't. My wife felt like she had missed out on her younger years, said she felt like she was "35 going on 25", and wanted new, more youthful experiences. There was infidelity discovered. I was devastated. I am the classic co-dependent, who finds his value in taking care of everybody else, my wife, my clients, my son, and my friends. I was highly functional and admired by everyone, yet all my efforts felt meaningless when publicly your marriage, something you hold dear, is dissolving. It felt like a moral failing. My elevator was about to start go down quickly.
In 2009, I had majority custody of my 8 year old son. My business, consisting of mostly evening work had to be fully staffed, so that I could be home with my son. I dialed everything in responsibility wise to maintain our home, business, and parenting. I had a lot of free time combined with a lot of self-pity. Woe is me, the guy who cares about everyone else, but just gets shit on. My night drinking bled into morning drinking to take the edge off a hangover and by the end of 2010 I was medicating day and night with alcohol just to feel normal. At the end of December 30th of 2010, I had wrapped up the end of month/year accounting for my business and I was going to celebrate at a bar in town. This was "going out" for me, and a rare occurrence. I did my drinking at home.
By the end of this evening, I knew I was too drunk to drive home. I called my cousin to see if she could pick me up. She came into the bar and, not to my knowledge, was already under the influence. I know she had a few more drinks at the bar, but she was my ride home and my only concern was that I was not putting myself in the situation of getting a DUI. Simply, on the way home, my cousin missed a turn and drove us into large rock barrier. I was transported by ambulance with a broken hip, femur, nose, 3 fingers, and torn ligaments in my neck. Hours later at the hospital my BAC was .36. I get it. This was supposed to be my bottom. Your friends and family standing over you in the hospital, your secret is out. Might as well admit you have a problem? My problem, as I saw it, were my first thoughts when I woke up in that trauma unit. "Shit, I'm still here?" I didn't care if I did or did not have a problem. This is how I was going to get through the pains of life and other people and circumstances did not get to determine how I was going to live it. I was about to undergo serious physical rehabilitation and alcohol was going to help.
It didn't. In the spring of 2011, just a few months later, I received my second DUI. I was going to pick up my son from school.
So, I know this was supposed to be "my bottom", but I'd like to make an observation that I have not encountered on any of the Recovery Elevator Podcasts:
When you get a DUI, it can exacerbate drinking. The shame, the anxiety of an uncertain future / jail time, the stigma, the logistics of not driving, the piss tests, court ordered classes, forced AA, community service… Your whole world revolves around fixing this mistake and that mistake is ever-present before you. Second, and we all know this now, no one can make this decision to "How Can I Stop Drinking Alcohol" for you. So, at every turn, within the DUI process the authorities telling you not to do something, you are going to be obstinate. Forced quitting is counter opposed to an alcoholic's pride.
I am thankful for the second DUI in so many ways. It forced moderation and I needed that, but I was an adult. I take care of my son, my bills, and my clients. I am functioning on a high level, and in a sick way, I liked the obstacles of the court system… I used to juggle so much more… I can juggle this too.
On July 4th of that same year, one day before I was to have my driving privileges revoked, I met my current wife at a 4th of July BBQ. I hesitated in giving her my phone number because I knew the journey I was about to undergo with all of the legal difficulties and lack of driving. I was embarrassed and ashamed and was content with putting my head in the sand and getting through it. That said, she called a week later, and I was transparent about what I was up against. We went through it together. We were married that following 4th of July, 2012. In many ways, I was able to hit the reset button. Legal problems aside, I looked like a normal drinker again, only because the court requirements, random tests, and eventually car breathalyzer demanded it. You probably know where this is going, but the further I got away from the legal restrictions, the more opportunities I/(now we) had to indulge in drinking more. –ISM (incredibly short memory) Ugh.
The drinking from 2013 – 2016 followed so many predictable patterns that I hear about on your show. We'd make rules and then break them. Only drinking on the weekends… broken. Only spending so much money a week on alcohol… broken. Only drinking at normal social events or holidays… broken. Geographical change (we moved up to a small mountain community) where we could reduce stress, business demands and of course, drink less… nope.
The best part of my story, is that I think I get to be a "high bottom". It suits my pride to think so.
December 5th, for the most part, is my first attempt to quit drinking. Even with all of the difficulties described above, I never really had an interest in giving alcohol up. This is who I was, it was part of me and I would take the good with the bad.
My "Ah ha!" moment hit me at the end of July in 2016. My wife's daughter had severe, multiple strokes from complications due to a car accident. I don't know what it was, but it was the first time in my 40 years that I'd seen someone suffer like that. She was covered in more machines and apparatuses than you could see of her body. She was on blood thinners so that blood could get to her brain. Subsequently, the blood seeped from her mouth and nose. The doctors gave her a 5% chance of making it through the night. She suffered. The people around her suffered watching, especially her Mom.
I guess I had a lot of sober think time over those initial days, combined with an undoubtedly "Higher Power" experience in the hospital. The takeaway was that I could not imagine purposely putting myself in that situation where other people were standing around me. Watching me suffer from the effects of alcoholism and me, in turn, knowing that I had let the people down who loved me the most … especially, for something I should be able to control.
For the first time above all the other reasons that I should have quit earlier, this preview into my future was my moment. I had a conversation with my wife on the grass of the hospital about the way I was feeling, my drinking, how I wanted to have a better and healthier life. How I didn't want alcohol to be the end of our story. My wife's daughter recovered with all of the painstaking aftercare that went along with it.
Drinking was cut back considerably in the fall of 2016, but I have to be honest, the mental obsession with when, where, how much… etc. were all there. If there was an event approaching the drinking would start early and end late… I mean days late, you know?
On Sunday, December 4th I had my last drink. No fireworks, no DUIs, no drunken outburst, just a 3 day fog of drinking coming to the end and an honest understanding that I am unable to control alcohol.
Monday, December 5th, I talked to my wife about alcohol and the extent to which my brain was broke. I was not fearful of her lack of understanding or support, just fearful of being the guy who can accomplish anything, but just can't seem to accomplish finding the breaks once I start drinking.
Again, thank you Paul. I curled up those first 24 hours sick and ashamed. I searched for Podcasts and found RE. I listened to 5 or 6 to get me through the day, and 90 episodes over the last 30 days. You have no doubt been in peoples ears while they tremor. Your interviewees have encouraged someone when skin was like a pincushion and sleep was nowhere to be found. Your voice landed tips in the right moments at the right times during the holidays. For people who cannot get to meetings, you have brought the meetings to them.
Many Blessings to you and the RE team for 2017. "We can do this."
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totally not a good strategy.
And I'm using a brand new camera, so today I didn't take a gazillion pictures.
I promise to do better tomorrow.
I ran into Studio Calico...
Scarlet and April.
They were totally sweet, as always.
I met Noel Culbertson
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BG's Eskimo kisses
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That's all I have for BG right now. I still have more pictures to upload....grr, it takes
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We're off to Fuddruckers with April and Scarlet for dinner.
I'll blog again later. But before I go, I wanted to tell you about a
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- NameKai Knapp
- Birth Year2011
- Birth month07
- FatherRyan Phillippe
- NationalityAmerican
- Birth PlaceUnited State America
- EthnicityWhite
- Eye ColorBrown
- Hair ColorBlonde
- Famous ForCelebrity child
- MotherAlexis Knapp
A celebrity child Kai Knapp is the daughter of prestigious actress Alexis Knapp and actor Ryan Phillippe. Kai was born after her mother and father got separated. Kai is 7 years old kid and currently has a good relationship with her mother.
Her father Ryan Phillippe's net worth is reportedly around $30 million and that of her mother Alexis Knapp is $5 million. Scroll down to know more about Kai's early life, personal life, net worth, and more fun facts.
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Kai Knapp, known as Kailani Merizalde Knapp is still young and she is not involved in any professions so there is no actual source of her income. However, her parents are earning a colossal sum of money from their professions.
As of 2019, her father Ryan Phillippe's net worth is reportedly around $30 million which he earned from his professional acting career. He has starred in various hit TV series such as Nowhere, White Squall, Crash, Stop-Loss and many more.
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Along with that, Kai's mother Alexis Knapp is an actress and earns an income of about $49,987 per year. Likewise, Alexis' net worth as of 2019 is reportedly $5 million.
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Kai Knapp is the daughter of renowned actor Ryan and actress Alexis. Her mother Alexis, the renown actress has won the heart of millions of fans with her amazing acting skills and beauty. Similarly, in the upcoming days, Knapp may also be able to stay in the hearts of people just like her mother.
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As of now, Kai is only 7 years old and has a good relationship with her mother. She is too young to date anyone. Kai is under surveillance of her mother and is living a blissful life.
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Kai Knapp was born as Kailani Merizalde Knapp on 1st July 2011 in the United States to the Pitch Perfect star Alexis Knapp and actor Ryan Phillippe. Knapp holds an American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Kai's birth sign is Cancer.
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Lakshmi Kodali, a founder of LAD Solutions and of Privme.com, has always looked to learn the "next step" in his plan to be an entrepreneur, and to always be moving forward. Before beginning his own entrepreneurial journey, he set out to learn everything necessary. He advises that other aspiring entrepreneurs also try to learn all they can about business in their field – even work for your future competitor, pick their brains and prepare yourself for your future business.
It was always among Lakshmi's goals to start a company; he wanted to be in the tech service industry. Like many entrepreneurs, his goal was not to simply make money, but as he says, to become something in life so that people will remember him when he's dead.
Halfway through his Master's program, Lakshmi met David, who was his mentor in an internship at David's company. After his months of internship, Lakshmi was ready to move on, feeling that he'd learn what he could and was ready for the next step. At the conclusion of the internship, David and Lakshmi decided to found LAD Services, along with a third partner. The company would focus on digital marketing, expanding from mainly SEO at the beginning, to a wide array of services, including app and web development, e-commerce and remarketing.
In 2009, when they were getting starting, it was a new industry. They couldn't hire "experts" because there weren't any, so they looked for the smartest people, who at least had an idea of what a website was and how it worked.
Lakshmi recommends a structured training program, and includes the following important points:
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- Train one person, or just a couple, who in turn train and supervise others
- Train in person when possible; also use Skype, videos, notes
In LAD's first year, there were about 15 employees and revenues exceeded $1 million, so that they were able to scale up. Their first clients came through word of mouth, and they were able to build and grow through the trust and reputation they built.
But they also had lessons to learn about marketing. They started by reaching out to whatever business they could find, but realized they needed to focus. Now, they only focus on prospects that need their services, that have the money to pay for them, and would be willing to start within the same quarter. Each salesperson is expected to contact 400 quality contacts per month, with the hopes of getting 10 new clients.Main responsibilities for e-commerce is to have product selection and have good marketing.
The year 2012 was brutal for SEO. Google algorithm changes led to about 80% of LAD's clients dropping in search engine rank. Clients were upset; they were losing money. A lot of them dropped LAD completely. In order not to lose more, Lakshmi and the team offered deep discounts or sometimes even worked for free while trying to figure out the new set of rules. In the end, this year saw a deep drop in revenue, back under a million; it also led for the need to cut the staff by about half.
LAD has developed and expanded its services, and is always looking for more clients. At times, they can't take everyone on, because too much is required in terms of resources to make it happen as swiftly as needed. But by 2015, they'd recovered completely and revenues were between $3.5 and $4 million.
Lakshmi's latest project is Privme. It offers discounts similar to Groupon, but is much more focused, so that those who receive offers have shown the spending patterns and interest in the type of product being offered.
Lakshmi's Advice for Entrepreneurs:
- develop a business that provides your bread and butter income, then move to a passion
- Have a mentor
- Make money for somebody else, so you can learn; but do it for 6 months then move on
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Use These Podcast Growth Strategies to Build a Business
Build your audience with more than posting on social media.
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It's important to focus and understand growth strategies for internal podcasting, and using a podcast to market a business. These strategies can apply to any type of business and podcast
Build your audience with more than posting on social media.
The major social media platforms get billions of users daily. The opportunity to reach them and tell them about your business is exciting.
While this has opened many doors for business leaders, it's also created a crutch. It's not uncommon for leaders to build their entire marketing strategy around posting on social media organically.
You've probably seen a fellow podcaster posting constantly about their business. It repels potential leads.
The major social media platforms are publicly traded companies that have to make a profit for their shareholders. The way they do this is by always changing. If you build your foundation on their platforms, your business will suffer when they decide to make a change that benefits their bottom line.
Social media marketing should only be one part of a diverse and ever-evolving marketing plan for your business. Email marketing still works well. Media exposure grows businesses.
Webinars, joint ventures, public speaking and many others ways help you market and grow your business. Don't put all your eggs in the social media marketing basket.
Understand and execute consistent lead generation tactics.
The way any business grows is by getting new customers. But more than that, you need a system that brings in fresh leads on a consistent basis.
Too many businesses don't succeed because they're dependent on the few customers that they already have, or worse, on one major customer. Both of these scenarios can be a scary place to be. You're one decision away from having no income.
To grow a business, your lead generation should be stellar. We live in the digital age. You can generate leads through your blog, podcast, videos, on social media, through webinars, training in large groups, local business chambers, media exposure, getting articles published online and many other ways.
While you generate consistent leads, you'll build multiple revenue streams and passive income along the way. Doing these two things helps you build a stable foundation and creates financial security. You can build a business that's more than just you.
Understand your value and don't give it away.
Self-limiting beliefs can be the kryptonite of any podcaster. It could be a few negative words from haters or even someone you like.
It could be a comment left on your content or customers that want refunds. There are situations that take a knock at your confidence and those instances lead to you undervaluing your knowledge and expertise.
Don't do it!
You give away enough of you through your free content and the ways you pay it forward. You should charge more because there are customers who would gladly pay because they understand the value you provide.
Charge based off of value and raise your prices as necessary. Don't hop on calls or answer messages when your gut is telling you to ignore the requests. Do what makes sense for you.
You can build a business this year by understanding and implementing these strategies that have withstood the test of time and change. Start by adjusting your mindset to what's possible and put in the work daily.
Millette Jones
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text: Supplementary Materials [Supplementary Data] gkn390_index. and could represent novel interactions. Specifically, these outcomes reveal a richer group of membrane proteins interactions, not easily amenable to experimental investigations. From the novel PPIs, a novel putative proteins complex comprised generally of membrane proteins was uncovered. Furthermore, two novel gene features had been predicted EX 527 pontent inhibitor and experimentally verified to influence the performance of nonhomologous end-joining, providing additional support for the usefulness of the determined PPIs in biological investigations. Launch Proteins are fundamental biomolecules that frequently realize their features by getting together with each other. ProteinCprotein interactions (PPIs) mediate various factors in the structural and functional business of a cell including multi-faceted responses to internal and external stimuli. Protein interaction networks have also been shown to possess topological and dynamic properties that may be essential for certain biological events (1,2). Thus, elucidating the complete network of PPIs is usually expected to garner a greater understanding of the biology of the cell. The sequencing of the budding yeast over a decade ago (3), along with its simple genetics which had made this yeast a model eukaryotic organism, led to its emergence as the organism of choice for large-scale functional genomics experiments including expression profiling (4) and identification of PPI networks (interactomes). The genome-wide analyses of yeast PPIs have predominantly relied on yeast-two hybrid (Y2H) and tandem affinity purification (TAP) tag methodologies. These techniques are both time and labor Rabbit Polyclonal to CPA5 intensive and they both have high rates of false positive and false negative results connected with them [45% false positive price for Y2H and 15C50% fake positive price for TAP tag (5)]. Additionally, these techniques might not be put on all proteins without discrimination. In TAP tag, the dual tag fusion to the mark protein may hinder the forming of some complexes or result in a mutant phenotype (6,7). In Y2H, not absolutely all proteins could be properly over-expressed rather than all proteins will get their way in to the nucleus, that is necessary for the effective recognition via Y2H (8). Such restrictions resulted in little overlaps between your PPI data gathered using different techniques and also little reproducibility utilizing the same technique in various experiments (5,9). This insufficient overlap suggests the current presence of even more undiscovered PPIs. Therefore, there EX 527 pontent inhibitor exists a growing dependence on the advancement of brand-new and improved experimental and computational methods to better uncover the yeast interactome. Extremely recently, we (10,11) in addition to others (12) reported EX 527 pontent inhibitor that PPI's could possibly be effectively detected from brief polypeptide sequences within proteins. Our strategy that people termed Protein-protein Conversation Prediction Engine, PIPE, was predicated on re-occurring brief polypeptide sequenzces seen in a data source of known interacting proteins pairs. Even though original PIPE software program was effective in determining novel interactions, two problems precluded it from used in a proteome-wide investigation to find potential PPIs: (we) it had been computationally expensive needing hours of computation per proteins set and (ii) with a specificity of 89%, it could have produced a tremendous amount of fake positives if put on all possible proteins pairs in a proteome. In this post, we describe our initiatives to systematically investigate all potential yeast proteins conversation pairs using a better sequence-based computational technique that executes 16 000 times quicker and includes a specificity of 99.95%. The purpose of this investigation would be to complement prior genome-wide experimental analyses of PPIs, resulting in a more comprehensive PPI map for yeast. The PIPE portal is offered by http://pipe.cgmlab.org/along with executable binaries, source code and our comprehensive dataset. Components AND Strategies Computational developments and evaluation The PIPE technique (10) estimates the probability of an conversation between a set of focus on proteins by calculating the reoccurrence of brief polypeptide sequences (described henceforth as home windows) from proteins pairs which are recognized to interact. To find out whether two provided query proteins A and B interact, the proteins are scanned for similarity to a library of known interacting proteins pairs (X, Y). For every known interacting set (X, Y), we compare proteins A against X and proteins.


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Consumers researching online data about netbook computers for possible purchase are also considering other devices, according to analysis from Compete.
Aspire One Shoppers Research Handsets, Other Netbooks
Analyzing online research habits of consumers considering purchase of the popular Acer Aspire One netbook as part of a two-year AT&T data plan, Compete found that 13% also researched the Apple iPhone 4 mobile handset.
In addition, 6% researched the Palm Pixi Plus mobile device and 5% got information on the Apple iPhone 3GS handset. Consumers also viewed data on competing netbooks; for example 11% researched the HP Mini 110 and 8% looked up the Samsung GO.
HP Mini 110 Shoppers Also Consider Smartphones
Consumers considering purchasing an HP Mini 110 netbook as part of an AT&T two-year data plan demonstrated a slightly different cross-shopping pattern. Thirty-seven percent researched a competing netbook, the Samsung GO.
However, a still significant 15% looked up the Samsung Captivate mobile device and 11% researched the iPhone 4. The Samsung a777, a refurbished feature phone offered free with a two-year AT&T data plan, also proved popular with prospective Mini 110 buyers (13%).
In addition, 13% of potential HP Mini 110 shoppers researched the Pantech Ease mobile computing device.
Smartphones, Mobile Devices Pose Serious Netbook Threat
Compete notes that these results, collected in September 2010, reflect long-term trends rather than a one-month spike in smartphone and smaller mobile device interest among prospective netbook buyers. Considering that smartphones not only offer 3G mobile web browsing but also mobile entertainment and file storage in an interface that feels less like an inconveniently small computer and more like a conveniently powerful phone, and that tablet computers are rapidly growing in popularity, Compete advises that netbook sales may drop.
More Americans Own Mobile Phones than Computers
A higher percentage of US adults owns a mobile phone than owns a computer, according to new data from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project. Pew data indicates that 85% of Americans now own a cell phone. Cell phone ownership rates among young adults have reached 96% of 18-to-29 year olds. Meanwhile, three-quarters (76%) of Americans own either a desktop or laptop computer. Since 2006, laptop ownership has grown dramatically (from 30% to 52%) while desktop ownership has declined slightly.


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Riyadh – Mubasher: The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved Ash-Sharqiyah Development Company's request to increase its capital from SAR 75 million to SAR 120 million.
The capital hike will be through the issuance of 4.5 million ordinary shares to acquire two real estate assets, according to a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).
Accordingly, the capital increase will be subject to the approval of the company's next extraordinary general assembly meeting (EGM).


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Choctaw has long been one of my favorite breakdowns to listen to. It's about time I worked it out, and I didn't want to miss out on having Choctaw be a part of Fiddle Tune a Day. I love the way that Orville Burns played it. It has all kinds of soul, and growl to it.
It makes me want to hoop and stomp my feet. I don't know if it will make you want to do the same, but I hope it does. 🙂
Choctaw according to Fiddler's Companion
CHOCTAW. Old-Time, Breakdown. A Minor ('A' part) & C Major ('B' part). Standard tuning. AABB. An interesting footnote to the Irish faminie of 1847, communicated by Jeffery Erickson, is this from Andrew Carroll's Letters of a Nation:
Having learned of the famine taking place in Ireland, and well
aware of the suffering caused by hunger, [a group of Choctaw Indians]
managed to raise among their small number about $170 — worth several
thousand in today's dollars. Col. G. W. Clarke, who had witnessed their
efforts, later wrote of the to the Arkansas Intelligencer, challenging its
readers to match the Choctaws' generosity.
Interestingly, this incidence of generosity was revisited in the present day. The Irish group the Chieftains were made honorary chiefs of the Oklahoma Choctaw Nation at a special ceremony at SMY in Dallas, Texas, according to the authorized bior\graphy of the group. The honor, never before bestowed to a non-American Indian group, came about when piper and Chieftains leader Paddy Moloney heard of the original Choctaw gift and contacted the tribe to thank them. "Even Queen Victoria wouldn't lift a finger to help but the Choctaws did," said Moloney, "It was a great honour for them to make me an honorary chief." Moloney appears to be referencing the circulating story that the Queen donated £5.00 towards famine relief, but gave the same amount to the Battersea Dogs Home, lest anyone take the gesture as overly sympathetic. The story is just that, however, and is not true. Source for notated version: Mark O'Connor [Phillips]. Phillips (Traditional American Fiddle Tunes), vol. 1, 1994; pg. 50.


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Mergers and acquisitions continue to be a big deal in the media & entertainment industry, and the recent announcement that The Vitec Group has acquired Paralinx was a reminder of this fact. The Vitec Group brings together some incredibly respected brands in the industry, and adding Paralinx, a company known for its high-quality wireless video systems, is a major coup.
To figure out what this acquisition means for everyone involved and for the industry as a whole, we talked with Dan Kanes from Paralinx and Nicol Verheem from The Vitec Group. We get into how this deal impacts the original endeavor of Paralinx, whether professionals spend too much time worrying about their gear, what disruption means to them and plenty more.
ProVideo Coalition: News about The Vitec Group's acquisition of Paralinx was just made public, and it's a pretty big announcement. Can you share any info around how this agreement came to be?
Dan Kanes: Members of both Paralinx and Teradek looked at the way the wireless HD video market was being underserved and talked about how our customers, worldwide members of the film and video community, would be better served if we were to cooperate on building better solutions for them, rather than wasting our energies competing with each other. Ultimately, there are many things each respective team can teach one another, and learn from one another that will help us deliver better products and service to our customers.
ProVideo Coalition: Paralinx was founded to develop a new wave of affordable, high-definition wireless video tools for professionals and enthusiasts alike. How does this announcement impact that endeavor?
Dan Kanes: I think Teradek and Paralinx were founded with some of the same goals in mind such as helping people view and share video wirelessly. With our core products we took different approaches to achieving the same thing. Now, a couple of years later, we fulfilled a lot of that goal – changing the way people work on film sets. The cooperation with Teradek, I think will bring other new capabilities to people, and of course one of our goals is to keep those tools accessible and within reach of people working at all budget levels.
ProVideo Coalition: As members of the International Cinematographers Guild, Paralinx founders Dan Kanes and Greg Smokler were able to develop their products from an incredibly powerful perspective. Is that a perspective you'll look to retain moving forward?
Dan Kanes: There is no doubt that being ICG members has helped inform our experience and the choices we make. Even the choice at the beginning to work on making a tool for the film and video production community was fueled by our passion for what we do and where we come from. I think that knowledge, and continued tradition of on-set experience and filmmaking will naturally help inform the research and development we undertake as we look to make peoples lives on set better, more fulfilling, and enriched with capabilities. One of the coolest things is that as cinematographers we aren't being forced to give up camera work. Vitec has encouraged us to continue to pursue our cinematographic dreams as long as it doesn't interfere with our Paralinx and Teradek projects. I see this as a win-win because it will help us stay relevant with the directions that are always changing in the industry, and it allows us to keep one of the original goals when we had starting the company: don't let Paralinx inhibit us from our filmmaking endeavors.
Nicol Verheem: Absolutely. Greg and Dan will continue to drive product innovation now and for multiple product lines in the future. Their experiences and close relationship with the industry give us a unique insight into the needs of our end users. It will only help our products get better.
ProVideo Coalition: Is there anything specific that you're looking to see the Paralinx team tackle with the engineers and product development team they'll now be able to collaborate with at Teradek?
Dan Kanes: I don't know if we can give away any surprises too soon, but the nature of some of our conversations have been very colorful.
Nicol Verheem: Come and see for yourself at NAB! You won't want to miss it…
ProVideo Coalition: Do you believe professionals are spending too much time worrying about or dealing with the logistics around their tools?
Dan Kanes: This is an interesting question to tackle. I think by nature, to be a real professional you have to understand the tools that you are using to do your job. Many of us in filmmaking are gear heads and have a passion for the hardware. We approach the craft as just a pure, organic art form. Personally, I think a mixture of both technical and creative energies is the most rewarding. At the same time, if people have to wrestle with getting their tools to work correctly,then their experience with those tools becomes really frustrating and negative. So really, our job is twofold in a way here: open the playing field for people by giving them new tools that allow them to do new things, but don't make the tools so complex that they are more of a hindrance than a help.
Nicol Verheem: Yes, yes, yes! These tools should be part of the solution, but too often they become part of the problem. Like Dan said, our goal is to create devices that expand a professional's capabilities, not inhibit them.
ProVideo Coalition: The release mentions that Paralinx will continue to work in the UAV and independent content creator spaces, while Teradek will focus on cinema and television applications. Was that a pragmatic decision?
Dan Kanes: I think we are still working to help shape the way the lines will be drawn if any. I see this more as a sort of opportunity for continued summit and discussion, rather than a 38th parallel with a line in the sand. If we look at the way people are creating content these days, someone might be making a cinematic short film one weekend, and filming a corporate video that same week. The distinction between various kinds of content have blurred and shifted, and I think we have to be prepared to be flexible, in order to be fully considerate of the needs of our customers.
There isn't a line drawn in the sand so anything is possible moving forward. However, Paralinx has done a great job building interest in the UAV space and their latest product, Triton, is a phenomenal tool for DSLR filmmakers, RC copters, and live productions.
Teradek products have a lot of added features, including dual I/O (HDMI + 3G-SDI) and metadata/timecode pass through, which tend to be in higher demand for cinema and television applications.
Nicol Verheem: Neither company will abandon the markets they sell to. We will work together, share technology, and create devices that give our customers tremendous value.
ProVideo Coalition: How have UAVs impacted and changed the way professionals can approach a project?
Dan Kanes: Small UAVs have allowed professionals to approach a project from new directions, mostly from above.
But seriously, who hasn't dreamed of flying? Now that aerial shots have become more accessible, this is a new part of the language of our creative expression. Having remote vision that can move in any dimension in space is a very heartfelt experience. I think it's uplifting for the spirit.
ProVideo Coalition: Generally speaking, how do you handle the constant disruption the professional video industry experiences on a regular basis?
Nicol Verheem: We try to be the disruptor through constant innovation. That is the only way to ensure you are not in the crosshairs of that disruption. We want to push the boundaries and open up new capabilities through technologies that either simplify the shooting experience or fundamentally change the way video is captured, edited, and viewed.
ProVideo Coalition: Is that disruption something you see across the board? Or do freelancers and major studios experience disruption in a fundamentally different way?
Nicol Verheem: It is widespread, and mostly advantageous, but disruption can also be a bad thing. Take digital disrupting film: there is no digital substitute yet for large format film cameras (a passion of mine), but no film stock left for them either. So the large format community lost out from the disruption. But on the other hand, the consumer gained a lot on the other end of the spectrum. For those established in their way and invested in tools and workflows, (e.g. big studios) disruption is harder to deal with, whereas for the freelancer, who starts with a blank slate, it is a wonderful source of affordable and easy workflows.
ProVideo Coalition: Any advice you can offer to professionals who want to ensure they're prepared to deal with constant changes to the tools they use and the way they work?
Dan Kanes: My advice would be to let us know what it is you want to see change in the way you make video and films. Don't think anything is ever out of reach.
Nicol Verheem: Find a balance. Change is inevitable. Embrace it, and it will work for you. But be wary of the newest gizmo that changed just for change's sake too.
ProVideo Coalition: Is there anything specific you're looking forward to in 2015 or beyond?
Dan Kanes: Right now I'm looking forward to NAB, IBC, and Interbee 2015, mostly to engage with many of the awesome friends we have in the worldwide film and video community, but also to see a lot of the exciting new cameras, lenses, monitors, and other tools that help us make the best creative work we can.
Nicol Verheem: This will be a great year, in which we can hopefully lay the groundwork for products that will influence the industry for years to come.
ProVideo Coalition: What's the best way to learn more about how the tools from Paralinx and Teradek can impact a production?
Dan Kanes: The best way to learn about how a Paralinx or Teradek system can change a production is to start by renting or borrowing a system from a friend to see how quickly it can change the way you make content. It will allow you to work faster, lighter, leaner, safer, more effectively, and with greater freedom than you have ever experienced before.
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Why would our government do this?
Every other country does this just before devaluing its currency.
Or so history tells us.
Scary, ain't it?
Best use those FRNs to buy precious metals (silver, gold, copper, lead, and brass…) while they are worth something…
If you fear this, which I am not sure if we should.
But then again, except for gold, I am fairly well stocked.
But it IS something to think about.


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Hover Cars
As the name would imply, hover cars are vehicles that are able to be flown through the air. They replace what we know as modern cars in the SatAM world yet come in similar varieties.
Notable Hover Cars
THE 3195 ECCO: Sue Danta's trusty hovercar. It seats two in the cab, with room for four more in the flatbed. The car runs on a rechargeable electric battery, and can haul up to 1,800 pounds without causing damage to the car itself. The Ecco was recently modified to have two hoverpod lasers positioned on the front and back.


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It is almost a year ago since I wrote an article of things to look for in your own garden due to Covid-19 restrictions and I didn't expect to be in the same situation again this year!
The article I wrote is very much still applicable and can be found by searching the archives on the Portugal Resident website (simply search for "Craig Rogers" to find all my articles). However, here we are again and so I thought I would write about two very common bird species that always seem to be very visible during the transition between winter and spring and can be seen almost anywhere.
You'll notice I titled this article "Warblers in the garden" rather than "Garden warblers". This is because there is a warbler called the 'garden warbler', but as a non-resident, it is only visible during migration south in the autumn. I was lucky to spot one this past autumn.
I have chosen two species that, although are easily separated, have similar features – the Eurasian blackcap and the Sardinian warbler. Both males have black heads and the females do not.
Eurasian blackcap
Only the male has the namesake feature of a "black cap" and is easily recognisable. If you do not spot him, you will certainly hear him. The male blackcap has the iconic sound of spring with his musical call lasting in bursts of 30 seconds. These small birds, at just 21 grams and 13cm in length (slightly smaller than a sparrow), are more commonly found foraging on the ground and prefer thick low scrub cover.
Locally, I find them very tolerant of humans and come very close in their search of their preferred winter/spring food of insects; later in the year, fruits and berries are preferred. Apart from the obvious black cap, the male has a grey/olive back with a lighter grey nape (back of the neck) and underneath.
The female has a striking chestnut cap rather than the black of the male and slightly browner overall. Due to their relaxed foraging, the blackcap is unfortunately high on the list of prey for the Eurasian sparrowhawk and, of course, domestic cats are a dangerous predator.
Sardinian warbler
This is another species that is easily spotted and relaxed around humans which also forages for a similar diet to that of the blackcap. The male has an entirely black head rather than just the cap of the blackcap and the biggest identification feature is a rich, red eye ring (juveniles lack this).
In similar fashion to the blackcap, females do not have black colouring on the head, but sport a grey head and the prominent red eye ring. Both sexes have a contrasting white chin, and the male is overall grey with the female being more brown. They are slightly larger than a blackcap but, interestingly, usually much lighter at only 14g.
It may not have the beautiful song of the blackcap, but the Sardinian warbler is also easily recognised. It is a fast, almost R2D2 sound (a Star Wars droid for those unaware!), but their call is a very angry-sounding chattering that it seems to constantly make even when there is no danger.
As we transition from winter into spring, it is the perfect time to keep a look out for bird species as there is not only movement during migration but also because many species are overlapping as our summer birds arrive and the wintering birds prepare to leave.
Some more great news personally for me – you may remember, a few months back, I wrote an article titled "The not so night owl" about the little owls. I mentioned in the article that I was going to construct some nest boxes as I did not have any owls local to me.
Well, before I managed to build some, a pair of little owls moved into a dead cork oak right behind the house!
A few people contacted me regarding plans for owl boxes. If you are interested, please take a look at UK Barn Owl Trust website (www.barnowltrust.org.uk) which has various free plans for owl boxes.
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Winter weather awareness week prepares folks for Winter
NEGAUNEE — With temperatures dropping, winter is surely on its way and this week marks Winter Weather Awareness week in Michigan.
Every year in the fall season Governor Rick Snyder declares one week of awareness in the state of Michigan.
This week is meant to help folks get prepared for the winter season as it's the perfect time to prepare your cars for the upcoming snow fall.
That includes if you switch your tires to snow tires and making sure you have a safety kit in your car at all times.
"We have some ferocious winter weather at times throughout the winter season and there are times where you may be stuck in a ditch for an extended period of time. Having a safety kit that include a blanket, having water available to you, a shovel, kitty liter, and things like that. Those are important necessities for folks to have in their cars here in the U.P. throughout the winter season," said Matt Zika, Meteorologist.
The main focus this year should be being aware of the weather forecast at all times, especially before you hit the roads.
If you do happen to get stuck in a ditch make sure to stay in your vehicle and not to wander around.


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The new 27-inch 5K iMac is an all-around improvement on the previous version, but not a new design. The new Intel processors are faster, and new GPUs are also available. The FaceTime camera is now at 1080p and there is an option for the same Nano Texture screen finish as the Apple Pro Display XDR. Fusion drives are now completely gone as an option, with SSDs ranging from 256GB to 9TB.
Apple's June quarter financial report is out and is shows significant growth with $59.7 billion revenue and $11.25 profit, compared to $53.8 billion and $10.0 billion for the same quarter last year. This is certainly due to high demand for computers and mobile devices as people around the world work from home. Mac and iPad sales saw double-digit growth, and online services as well.
This week Apple released new versions of iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. iOS iPadOS 13.6 introduces Audio Stories, a new feature of the News app that provides a podcast-like summary of the day's news.
At today's WWDC event, Apple announced that it will be ditching Intel processors for Apple-created ARM processors similar to the ones used in iPads and iPhones. The transition will start with a model later this year and continue over two years when all Macs will be updated.
At today's WWDC keynote event, Apple focused on new features of upcoming operating systems for iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices. The next version of macOS will be named Big Sur and will have some major design changes to look a lot more like iOS and iPadOS.
Monday morning will kick off Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, this time completely online. Instead of gathering in San Francisco, developers can watch and participate in live events using Apple's Developer app on Mac and iOS. The keynote presentation will also be live-streamed in various places.
Each year Apple offers a special promotion during the summer for students looking to get new devices for the next school year. This time Apple is offering free AirPods with some purchases, the first time AirPods are being offered instead of Beats products.
Apple expanded its Apple Card purchasing program today to offer interest-free monthly installments for Macs and iPads. At checkout you can now choose 12 monthly payments instead of paying all at once as long as you are using your Apple Card. And the final amount would be the same as a one-time payment.
A minor update to macOS this week includes a new Battery Health Management feature that can prolong the lifespan of MacBook batteries by reducing the maximum charge of the battery based on your usage. You can choose to switch this feature off in System Preferences, Energy Saver, Battery Health.
Apple released a new 13-Inch MacBook Pro, completing its departure from the troubled butterfly keyboard. The new model is otherwise a minor update of the previous version, with better base storage and a new 10th-generation Intel processor on the higher-end versions.
Apple's services revenue, driven by App Store sales, subscriptions, Apple Pay and AppleCare set a quarterly revenue record of $13.3 billion. Wearables revenue, including AirPods and the Apple Watch, brought in $6.3 billion.
Apple released new software updates to its major operating systems with new features this week. The main new feature are across all was the ability to share a folder using iCloud Drive. iPhones got new Memoji stickers and the iPad now has upgraded ability to use a trackpad or mouse as a cursor.
Apple announced several new pieces of hardware today. A new MacBook Air improves most product specs and brings the new keyboard to the Air. The new low-end price of $999 includes a 256GB drive. The Mac mini gets a minor update to also have a 256GB drive on the base model.
Apple has published a page of frequently asked questions about their store closures. Most notably, if you have recently purchased a product and are within the 14-day return period, that period now extends to 14 days after stores reopen.
Apple announced that it is temporarily closing all retail stores outside of greater China due to the Coronavirus Pandemic until March 27. Apple is joining other retails who are doing the same to slow the spread of the virus. Employees will continue to receive pay.
Apple has announced that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will be online-only, complete with a keynote presentation and live sessions. Brought on by "the current health situation" this isn't unexpected, as events like SXSW, the Game Developers Conference, Google I/O and Facebook F8 have been cancelled. Apple has also not been shy about taking precautions and cancelling Apple Store events.
Apple released the first beta of iOS 13.4 today and with it an important change to the Apple ecosystem. Starting with that version of iOS and probably the equivalent version of macOS, tvOS and watchOS, developers will be able to offer universal app purchases.
Apple beat Wall Street expectations with a $91.8 billion revenue quarter and $4.99 earnings per share. This was the best quarter in Apple's history, which is typical for most holiday quarters, though 2018 missed that mark.
Apple released macOS 10.15.2 and iOS 13.3 with a large list of bug fixes. Included in this macOS release is the return of the Column Browser in the Music app, plus the ability to use iTunes Remote to control your Mac's Music app from your iPhone.
Apple's new Mac Pro computer is now available for order at the Apple website. The companion Pro Display XDR is also available. Delivery estimates are given at one to two weeks.


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Every event organizer dreams about them – participants returning for the next training courses or conferences… participants recommending the event to their friends and acquaintances… participants speaking positively about your training course in social media or giving a positive review about the conference you organized… Attendees satisfied and ready for another adventure with you – a great prospect, right?
The basis for success is certainly an efficiently organized event, but "cold professionalism" is not everything. It is worth building a relationship with the event attendees. This doesn't mean that you have to make friends with all of them, it's more like letting them know that they are one of the most important parts of your event. How to create event participant loyalty by showing them interest and concern?
Address the concerns appearing before the event
While preparing for an event – including marketing activities encouraging to participate in it – some questions from potential participants may arise. Answer them. If one of them appears several times, answer not only to the senders but also place it on the event page – it is very likely that other people considering taking a part in your event have the same doubts.
Appreciate the returning participants
If you already have your base of participants, check who have benefited from your offer more than once – offer them a bonus, eg. discount for the next event or attractive gadget. For those who come back regularly, offer the VIP package – an exclusive benefit that will make them feel special. Remember, a participant who feels appreciated can become a great ambassador for your brand. Take advantage of this potential.
Offer the best customer service
Make the participants feel special from the moment of greeting to the farewell. The key to success is the reception desk offering full information placed at the entrance. Your customers have to know the answers to the questions: What? When? Where? – just from the moment, they cross the threshold. They also need to know where they can report their doubts appearing during the event.
Don't forget about the important part preceding the appearance of the participant at the event – the selection of an appropriate registration system will help you run the registration process smoothly, it will also allow you to communicate effectively with the participants before the event.
Show your interest after the event
After the event, send an e-mail to the attendees thanking you for their attendance. Attach a questionnaire with questions about their satisfaction – answers will help you to improve next event. Follow the link to learn how to collect opinions about the event and how to construct an ideal questionnaire. At the same time, you can now offer a discount for participants who are the first to register for the next training course (early birds event discount).
Create positive memories
Send the newsletter containing an event summary, including not only the information about the substantive part of the training course or conference but also about other experiences going along them. Share a movie or photos from an event on social media – encourage participants to discuss their impressions. You'll make participants feeling more connected with the event, and this will increase the chance of their return on your next event.
Encourage sharing the information about your event
A participant spontaneously sharing with others positive opinions about your event is a real treasure. You can boost such activities by offering discount codes or special promotions to those who are extremely active on this issue.
Because of the great variety of choice in the training courses and conferences area, it is becoming more and more important to offer a unique experience, based on substantive values and a positive relationship. This is the key to creating a loyal customer base – participants not only returning to your events but also encouraging others and becoming ambassadors of your brand.


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The WSU Baseball team took on Stanford Friday night in Palo Alto to start their final road series of the season. The Cougs entered the night one game ahead of the Cardinal in the conference standings sitting in sixth place with a 12-12 record. The Cardinal evened things up in the conference with a 5-2 win that dropped the Cougs overall record to 22-26 and 12-13 in the Pac-12.
The Cardinal were carried by solid pitching from freshman starter Cal Quantrill. Quantrill only allowed one run through eight innings of work and fanned a total of ten Cougar batters.
WSU's only offensive output of the night came off the bat of Trace Tam Sing. Tam Sing hit his first and second home runs of the season sending balls over the leftfield fence in the fifth and ninth innings. Tam Sing also collected a single and walked to reach base each time he came to the plate.
The effort was impressive from Tam Sing who was drafted in the 26th round by the Kansas City Royals last year. Tam Sing hit .280 and led the team with a .384 on-base percentage in 2013. Things haven't worked out so well for Tam Sing this season. He entered the game only hitting .203 for the year.
The drop off in production isn't from a lack of effort. Coach Donnie Marbut has raved about Tam Sing's preparation heading into the season. Baseball is a funny game and sometimes things just workout like that. Even through his struggles, Tam Sing has continued to approach the game with respect and is enjoyable to watch. I was glad to see things go Trace's way last night, in spite of the losing team effort.
WSU starter Joe Pistorese was solid through his first five innings of work only surrendering two runs, one of which was the result of lackadaisical defense in the outfield. However, he gave up a two run homer in the sixth to Zack Hoffpauir and left the game with his team trailing 4-1.
Although close in the conference standings, Stanford entered the night well ahead of WSU in RPI rankings with an outside chance of making the NCAA Regionals. The Cougs have not made a postseason since 2010 when they finished third in the conference. Since 2010, WSU has finished no better than eighth in the Pac-12.
The Cougs will have a chance to play spoiler Saturday at 1:00 pm with Jason Monda taking the hill for WSU. The game will be aired on the Pac-12 Networks.
Cougars Drop Series Opener on The Farm - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
Trace Tam Sing homers twice for Washington State.
The 2013-14 year in Cougar Athletics is winding down to a few more events and games. One event that might be of interest for those remaining in Pullman is the Pac-12 Track and Field Championships that are being held at the Mooberry Track complex this Saturday and Sunday.
Pac-12 T&F Championships at Mooberry May 17-18 - Washington State University Official Athletic Site
WSU is hosting the Pac-12 Track & Field Championships May 17-18 at Mooberry Track.


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Aussie thriller The Code becomes the latest series to join Ovation TV's crime drama offerings.
Based on the success of mystery titles Frankie Drake Mysteries, Murdoch Mysteries, and Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime on Ovation TV, America's only arts network announced today that it will begin airing Australian crime drama The Code on Saturday, August 1, at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT.
Stretching from the spectacular red desert of Australia's outback to the cool corridors of power in Canberra, The Code tells the story of two very different brothers who unearth information that those at the highest levels of political power will kill to keep secret.
Ned Banks (Dan Spielman, Stateless) has spent the last ten years juggling a stalling career as an online journalist with the care of his talented but troubled brother, Jesse (Ashley Zukerman, Succession). Ned thinks his big break has finally come after coming in contact with local schoolteacher Alex Wisham (Lucy Lawless, My Life Is Murder). Two of her students were involved in a car accident, and she has phone footage of the crash. With Jesse's help, Ned is able to clean up the video. Its contents are shocking, and the decision to publish it will light the wick on a story too explosive to be contained.
The Code's schedule on Ovation and episode synopses are as follows (all times are Saturdays at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT):
- Episode 1 — August 1 — When Ned and Jesse Banks publish a video of a mysterious accident in the outback involving two teenagers and a truck from a highly classified research facility, they face the full weight of a political machine desperate to keep the truth off the front pages.
- Episode 2 — August 8 — As Ned investigates the truck accident in the remote town of Lindara, Jesse comes face to face with the 'extraordinary' new powers of the law.
- Episode 3 — August 15 — Wracked by guilt that Jesse has paid such a high price for trying to help his investigation, Ned fears the worst when he discovers Jesse missing.
- Episode 4 — August 22 — Ned and Jesse are on the run and running out of options. Their house has been ransacked, their phones bugged, their every computer stroke tracked. With Alex's help, Ned and Jesse are able to hack into a hospital system.
- Episode 5 — August 29 — Ned and Jesse are forced into an impossible choice: Hani (Adele Perovic, SLiDE)'s life in exchange for technology capable of wiping entire cities from the face of the earth.
- Episode 6 — September 5 — Unless Ned and Jesse take action, their fates will be sealed, their story repackaged, and the truth will remain neatly beneath the radar. It is time to do something radical.
In addition to the weekly broadcasts on Ovation TV, all episodes of The Code will be available on demand and on the Ovation NOW app. For more information, visit https://www.ovationtv.com/the-code/.
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As far as ideas go, we would much rather sleep on a plane, than Snakes on a Plane. The first one of these we saw in a 2006 movie starring Samuel L. Jackson. It was an okay idea. Now, thanks to Airbus and Zodiac, we may be about to see a new version of the second one, where cargo areas will be decked out with beds and relaxation areas. This is a brilliant idea.
At a closed-door ceremony at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Airbus announced a new product which will allow airlines to put in and remove modules into the cargo area. The unveiling focused on the idea of luxurious premium sleeping arrangements. However, airlines could set these modules as conference rooms, living rooms or areas that can be used for either sleeping or relaxation.
.@Airbus and @ZodiacAerospace enter into a partnership for new lower-deck sleeping facilities ? https://t.co/yteDQWiGbM pic.twitter.com/ZViVgB3yFs
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All-in-all, this may revolutionize how we relax while flying. The days of just putting up your hood, having a large drink and hoping for the best might be over. Now, you might be able to retire to your cabin and catch some sleep.
Aviation companies will be given the option of putting in bunks, like the ones that exist on ferries and cruise ships. These modules would be easy to remove and change during layovers and could offer airlines an extra method of flexibility, which in turn, would give their passengers an added luxury while in the sky.
The product will be for the Airbus A300 initially, as this type of plane already has lower-deck stairs which were installed for crew rest areas. Airbus are also planning them onto their A330 and A350, but lower-deck stairs will have to be installed on these planes first.
The future is here and the future is actually being able to relax while flying. The future is also probably Snakes on a Plane 2, but we are okay with that, as long as we can sleep through it in our cargo-based bed.


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Flavourmag is a bang on trend online magazine and aimed at millennials and the thirtysomething age brigade. They ran an article on the best Christmas gifts for the man in your life and this Extreme Lounging Monster Bean Bag was described as being large and durable and not only for the adults but also for the kids.
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