High-frequency radios have been in use by airlines for decades, and their fuzzy connections have been annoying pilots and air traffic controllers for almost as long. Clearer, more reliable voice-over-satellite communications might soon solve that problem around the world — If some obstacles can be overcome.
It was only an hour after Avionica COO Anthony Rios' 2007 flight with now-defunct Guam-based Continental Micronesia launched into the pitch-black night that it became clear they were heading into a major storm.
The pilot used the Boeing 737's high-frequency radio to call into Oakland Air Traffic Control Center, which oversees air traffic for the entire oceanic region, to request a deviation from their planned route. He didn't hear back, so he made an unplanned, unapproved deviation of his own. Five minutes after that, Oakland called him back, and the pilot basically just filled the controller in on what had already happened.
"Those are the kinds of things that satcom voice is geared to solve," said Rios, who is also a member of the FAA's performance-based operations advisory and rule-making committee communications working group (PARC CWG).
ICAO regulations, as well as those of local regulations such as the FAA, require two long-distance radios for all trans-oceanic flights; historically, that has always meant high-frequency (HF) radios. As satellite coverage fills out and data transmission rates increase, there's an argument that satellite-based voice communications (satvoice) could replace one — or both — of the HF radios on new and future aircraft and do their job better. Being a good idea isn't' all that's required for that kind of switch, though; there are all sorts of obstacles to getting a global industry like aviation to adopt new standards.
There are reasons to pursue it, though.
The average response time from controllers over an HF system is about 400 seconds, according to Inmarsat VP of Aviation Safety and Cybersecurity Joseph Texeira. Testing shows that over satvoice, that figure could drop as low as 10 seconds.
"Everybody wants to do this because this is a game changer," Texeira said. The biggest reason is that call identification allows for prioritization.
The staunchest satvoice advocates include the two big satellite companies, Inmarsat and Iridium, service providers such as SITAONAIR, equipment developers such as Avionica and integrators such as L2 Aviation. In the near term, Rios and other proponents have their eyes on replacing one of the two communications systems planes are required to carry with a satvoice system.
Ultimately, though, they want planes to be able to forego HF radios altogether in favor of two "dual-dissimilar" satvoice solutions—one leveraging Inmarsat's satellite network and one leveraging Iridium's. The two systems need to be on separate networks to create the redundancy that the regulators are seeking with the requirements.
The reasons to get there are compelling, according to L2 President Mark Lebovitz.
"If you were just to say to our customers, 'You can pick between a short-wave radio and a high-tech cell phone — and, by the way, [the latter] one is cheaper and lighter — which do you want?" the answer would be obvious, Texeira said.
"The idea of having HF radios that our grandparents were using… They're not very clear and at times they're not usable," he said.
HF radios "have been the bane of operators" because of how heavy and unreliable they are, often requiring that airlines keep backup units at hubs, according to Rios.
Outside of some impact from ionospheric activity and sunspots that doesn't impact HF radios, satvoice should always be clearer and faster than HF. And there has been wide support—everyone agrees that it's a better situation.
As always, regulatory change is slow. Companies have to show rulemakers that, in practice, satvoice is just as reliable as HF. They're working on that: In one effort last summer, Rios chaired a committee that brought Hawaiian Airlines, Jet Blue and UPS together to measure how long it takes to set up the call between an aircraft and air traffic control and what the quality is of that call. They advised the FAA that satvoice is a viable safety tool for long-range communications, which the FAA took into consideration for some new equipage rules for certain regions, which, Rios said, will make the U.S. the first region to let airlines replace one HF system with a satvoice system.
The big one is ICAO, though. Other bodies tend to follow ICAO's lead and since the primary use case for HF and satvoice is transcontinental flights, the international body's ruling is especially important.
"We don't know when ICAO will be satisfied," Texiera said, but that is where all of Inmarsat's efforts are focused. The hope is that within the next year, the organization will adopt new language to facilitate satvoice.
When regulations do move to allow satvoice, though, they won't likely do so explicitly; rather, the wording that requires HF radios will be changed so that instead of requiring certain equipment, the regulation will require certain capability. That way, any certified equipment that meets that capability can be used. That's the way regulations are being written more often now, according to Rios, and that's part of the effort to keep regulation from stifling technological advancement.
"The first part is removing any wording in the regulation that might hint toward HF, making it more generic and then making sure our products meet those regulations," he said.
Another obstacle is infrastructure. While everyone might agree that satvoice is good in theory, not every country is set up to handle it, Lebovitz said, pointing to Australia as a prime example.
That's something that Inmarsat is working on addressing in a partnership with Airservices Australia and SITAONAIR. SITA provides datalink services in Australia, and the air navigation service provider (ANSP) contracted Inmarsat earlier this year to evaluate the country's connectivity infrastructure and ultimately use satvoice to enable direct controller-to-pilot communications beyond the reach of very high-frequency (VHF) radio, which is typically not more than 50 or 60 nautical miles.
If an airline does business in a region without the necessary infrastructure, its aircraft would need to have two HF radios onboard even if regulations don't explicitly require it. Just because North America and Europe could support the switchover doesn't mean it would work globally, and major transcontinental carriers want aircraft equipped to fly in any airspace.
It's also a big investment on the part of airlines and manufacturers to add new satvoice systems in addition to or in place of an existing HF radio. The lifecycle of an airliner is measured in decades. There are tens of thousands of airliners in service, and Airbus and Boeing have combined to produce around 1,500 per year recently. As such, it takes a long time for new technology to proliferate the industry without costly retrofits.
Some newer aircraft may come with a satvoice system instead of dual HF systems. The Boeing 777X and the Airbus A350 come standard with a satvoice system and are capable of dual dissimilar satvoice, Rios said.
He suggested that some operators are interested in how the data transmission rates can be used for other things as a way to make the business case.
Engine manufacturers, for example, "are looking for easier ways to obtain data regularly for trend monitoring of their components and these systems are an easy way to do so," he said.
While satcom isn't new as a technology, the newest high-throughput satellites can make that a possibility. Iridium Next will increase data speeds up to 176 kbps for active low-gain antennas and up to 1.4 Mbps for high-gain antennas is on the way through the company's core transceiver, per Iridium.
For now, most airlines flying transcontinental flights that add satvoice systems will add them in a "two-plus-one" configuration; adding a satvoice system and using it and one HF radio, but keeping the second, inactive HF radio onboard as well. First, as Rios said, why take off an HF system that works? It can be kept as a backup if nothing else. And second, engineers might be loath to stick their necks out recommending a relatively unproven technology in lieu of something that has been used for decades and meets requirements all over the world. That way, if there would be problems or the aircraft finds itself in a location that strictly requires HF systems, it doesn't risk grounding.
Then, if the single HF system and satvoice system do the job reliably, Lebovitz said, customers will likely start taking advantage of the minimum equipment list and only installing those in the first place.
The FAA is expected to adopt satvoice-friendly regulations in early 2019 that allow one HF radio and a satvoice system without a second HF radio on board, according to Rio. He anticipates "pretty good worldwide coverage by 2020," though full proliferation is hard to predict since it depends on infrastructure changes in some places.
Avionica, which recommends one-plus-one installations to customers, has an Iridium system is provides and is on the path to developing one for Inmarsat as well. With a future of dual-dissimilar satcom systems, airlines will need to have one of each, so Avionica wants to be prepared to meet that demand.
The company is in talks with one customer that may soon be the first major operator to run the two-plus-one setup and disable the second HF system on its Boeing jets in regions where that is allowed, Rios said, but the customer's identity is not yet available.
L2 Aviation offers certifications and does field-installs for both Iridium and Inmarsat systems. To this point, the lack of minimum operational performance standard approval for satvoice equipment has prevented L2 from getting certification for satvoice installs, but Lebovitz said those are now being accomplished, notably by the newly rebranded Collins Aerospace. As such, L2 is now adding approval for satvoice services to its Iridium STCs.
Inmarsat's customers have mostly been ANSPs so far. The ones investing in space-based ADS-B are primarily the ones investing in satvoice, according to Texeira. That should expand as regulations facilitate it.
There's a cycle of regulation making companies feel that it's worth investing in technologies which enable technological advancement that facilitates regulation change. That full suite is coming together at the right time now for relatively rapid change.
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How to Build a Really Strong Content Strategy
Instagram tips • Apr 12, 2017
The one thing standing between you and marketing success could be your lack of a strong content strategy.
Follow our 6 essential pointers to remedy to that situation, STAT.
The constant flow of information that we're bombarded with every single day can be overwhelming. Keeping up with it is often exhausting, but let's be real: if it were to suddenly go away, we would likely cry foul. We don't know how to not be connected anymore, simple as that.
We're living in a time where visuals have become one of the most important forms of communication. People consume images to be entertained, to learn, to discover, to stay informed, to stay connected, to keep up with their loved ones. It's also how they remain on top of their favorite brands, courtesy mostly of social media. This new requisite from consumers translates to businesses being held to higher standards and a necessity to hone in on that direct line of communication.
Really strong content output is required from companies to be able to reach their consumers via all of these visual touchpoints. Failing to do so can render them obsolete faster than you can say buh-bye. With so much competition on the playing field, it's a simple question of sinking or swimming. And the great ones lead the race.
We see brands missing the mark on content all the time. It can be difficult to understand how a seemingly great business can get it wrong, as it's meant to be an integral part of their identity. Wanting to telegraph how amazing your brand is to the world comes naturally to most, but here's the caveat: the thin line between success and failure is drawn by companies that don't have a firm grasp on who they are. This results in disjointed messaging, non-representative imagery, and off-target direction.
Translation: no bueno.
'Bass-ically' all you need on a Sunday morning. #FenderDeluxeSeries
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Music is [Fender](https://www.instagram.com/fender/)'s credo.
Businesses today need a robust game plan to connect with their consumers on every touchpoint, and with meaningful purposes. Seeing as people are increasingly savvy and demanding, there is very little margin for error. Approaching digital and social content with an authenticity is the first step to rockstar execution.
As for the rest, below are 6 pointers to follow for establishing a strong content plan that will be applicable not only to your social media strategy, but to each one of your visual customer touchpoints.
1. Examine Your Brand Values
Time to scrutinize what your brand stands for. The core values on which your business is based should act as the foundation for all the content you produce, serving as the proverbial guiding light. These are the principles that need to be reflected in all of your initiatives.
2. Get Cozy With Your Company's Core Strategy
Every B2C company should have a brand strategy. There are no two ways about it, it is the number one pillar of all marketing activities. If this statement confuses you, you've got some soul-searching to do, my friend. It's time to get über familiar with it because it should live through your content master plan. Everything you publish must derive from your brand strategy to avoid confusing messaging.
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The Betches content strategy is solidly anchored in their brand strategy.
3. Establish a Mission
Consider your mission to be your whole raison d'être. Your purpose. Your brand's life meaning. Every single piece of content you publish must be consequential to your mission. How will your content bring value to your audience as well as add value to your company? The answer lies in your mission statement.
4. Establish a Vision
What is your brand's aesthetic identity? If you're new and it doesn't really have one yet, this is your chance to mold one. Every creative's dream! Your vision is not the why, it's the how. It sounds abstract, but it's actually what you work towards to concretize. What do you visualize your content to look like, to sound like, how it's formatted and delivered. What's your aesthetic vibe, what topics do you want to broach, what hues are you keen on using? Vision.
5. Determine Your Voice and Tone
Developing a brand tone of voice is of utmost importance, and it's something we've already covered ad mortem. In short, it serves as your business' character. The voice is your personality and the tone is your delivery. Two incredibly important pieces of the puzzle to add dimension to your marketing efforts.
6. Identify Content Pillars
Let them be the foundation of every physical piece of content you release out into the world. Do this for each one of your touchpoints to ensure that you always stay on message and never stray from your strategy.
Farewell, frost. Hello, Mint @oreo BLIZZARD of the Month with cool créme de menthe. Served upside down or your next one's free.*
A post shared by Dairy Queen (@dairyqueen) on Mar 10, 2017 at 7:34am PST
Fun videos about one of their most famous treats, the Blizzard, is one of [Dairy Queen](https://www.instagram.com/dairyqueen/)'s Instagram content pillars. Now brb as we run to DQ to get one.
The goal of conceiving a content strategy is to align all of your messaging. Each of your visual touchpoints serve as an opportunity to connect with your consumers. It's your chance to prove to them that you can add value to their lives, all while conveying your business' point of view. Gotta be an authority in something to hook potential customers.
When it's all said and done, spreading your company's message by executing a thoughtfully concocted strategy that cultivates your brand identity is the best thing you can do to catch people's short attention spans. Exactly what this generation needs.
And soon you'll actually be able to identify which photo or video will garner the highest performance on what visual touchpoint. The sprites are working on it.✨
Want to learn more about content strategy and how to publish winning visuals? Get in touch today (right after you subscribe to our weekly newsletter below 👇).
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Rainbow Light wrote:
How touching and beautiful!
I COMPLETELY agree Sue-Lenora!!
Remember when El'vis Aaron said in one of his messages to Maia that WE ARE NEVER ALONE? I believe it very strongly. This belief opens wider the doors to that kind of perceptions, I'm sure. It comes to be part of our everyday life, like the white butterflies that I see daily in my garden or whatever I go. This started in December and has not stopped yet. It's a source of smiles for me, big, tender smiles foolly dancing in my face and it helps to keep me connected to Love and "to remind". It's very useful and functional!
Of course I think these experiences come when there's a need for them, as they are not capriciously looked for in a consumerism way, but they simply arrive. By my side, I apport a predisposition to accept the Joy and Wonder of Life, so my mind do not filter that kind of experiences out.
I spent the weekend working with my group (spiritual healing). We asked the Spirit Guides and Masters to help us to activate and establish the Heart_Energy in us for the purpose of Healing (it's difficult for me to express this in English...), but anyway, as we did so, I felt that immense flood of LOVE entering my heart and I felt clearly the presence of El'vis connected with that energy. It was a very strong experience.
Yes, he smoked unscented ones a lot too, but a few times he had cherry scented ones and vanilla as well. I think they might have been given to him as he usually had another type-that were regular tabacco scent. I used to know the name brand he bought but now it excapes me! Darn it! I have small cigar box like they came in that was his-but it's in a tupper tub out in the shed somewhere! I also have a few hairs from his head-I gave a few to the friend I was getting them for and kept three or four of them and also a button off his shirt.
It's gold in color and has a crown on it...the silk shirt that I have of his is pale yellow and has a crown stitched on the pocket. The shirt used to smell like him but that's long gone now. It's in the tupper tubs also! Along with one he gave Jimmie-he wore it in one of the movies-it's black and his make was on the collar-it's probably green or something by now! Anyway, I can easily see him leaving his scent so there would be no doubt in anyone's mind. He said he believed he would be able to do such things, to become visiable to those stil in the body and that he could touch them, make him feel it because his momma had touched him and he had felt her do it. He also said that he could smell the essence of her presence as well. And he had heard her softly whisper to him on one occasion when he was not well. So he firmly believed he would be able to do those things as could others who were in spirit. He said, one would need to want to do this, these many things shall ye do, as I have done unto you so said Jesus to his men. And Elvis said so shall I do them. He was quite firm about believing that and said I'll find a way. I believe that he has, can and did and will do. wjh
My thanks to you also Wanda for sharing this with us!
WOW... too!
And Elvis said so shall I do them. He was quite firm about believing that and said I'll find a way. I believe that he has, can and did and will do. wjh
I also believe it firmly, Wanda. He is finding the way, indeed!
AGREED 100%!!
Very beautiful and touching Amanada thank you ! That is so true I do believe that with all of my heart very strongly that we are never alone! Thank you Wanda for sharing!!
This last night has been unquiet to me. Every little time, I awakened for a while and went to sleep again. I had all kind of experiences, in the sense that I dreamed dreams that seemed not to belong to me, with strange imagery and codes, other than the usual. In the middle of it all, I "received" the "knowledge" that a Lady (Queen) from the Light Spheres or Realms gave Elvis the Order (or Seal) of REVELATION..
It has been so real and clear that I had to wake up and move around the house, because I felt like a bolt of energy had hit me somehow.


There has been an ongoing debate over what is the best mattress for your back. Many recent studies conclude that a firm mattress is better those folks with back problems. There are also studies that seem to indicate that the firmness of the mattress does not matter. As for those studies, many of the conclusions point to a subjective measure of comfort. Said another way, there does not seem to be a hard and fast rule about firmness. In fact, some studies suggest that it is up to the sleeper, or if it feels good, use it rule.
Mattress manufacturers use a combination of spring count and spring wire thickness to control the firmness of the innerspring mattress. With the introduction of memory foam and greater use of latex foam, manufacturers have more design options when it comes to controlling firmness.
Controlling firmness has been made easier by the introduction of air beds. These beds use air-filled chambers to control the firmness of the mattress by increasing or decreasing the volume of air in the chamber. Similar to a soft-sided waterbed, air beds are built around the air chambers, which are encased in foam and covered with mattress fabric.
It is important to remember that there are many causes of lumbar back pain that are not related to muscular or skeletal problems. Serious and life-threatening medical conditions can be easily dismissed as just a backache. Conditions such as kidney stones and even cancer can be the cause of severe back pain requiring immediate medical treatment. It is important to rule out a serious medical condition by seeking advice from a qualified medical professional. Never assume that muscle strain or old age is the cause of lumbar back pain.
Only a qualified medical doctor is able to correctly diagnose and treat lumber back pain. There is no substitute for receiving quality medical care that includes an accurate diagnosis. Always ask your doctor if the use of a car lumbar support is appropriate for your situation.
Is your back bothering you? Are you losing sleep at night because of the pain? Are you looking for the right mattress to sleep in? Here is a guide you can use to find the right mattress for you. How to look for the best mattress for back pain without breaking a sweat.
Suffering from back pain can be quite a painful experience. People with this condition find it hard to move around because of the pain. Any sudden movements can cause shooting pain to the persons lower back.
This is also a problem when sleeping. The slightest movements can cause pain. This makes sleeping impossible. However, there are ways to make sleeping possible. One is through pain killers. However, dependence on medicines may have a bad side effect.
There is another solution. There are specially made mattresses that can be used by people with this condition. These mattresses are made of a special material that conforms with the spine. This gives full support and prevents pain. It does this by distributing the weight on the whole surface of the mat. Ordinary covers sag under your weight. All the weight is concentrated on the sagging area. This causes the spine to curve and causes pain.
Aside from that, the same material is soft and really comfortable. You can really get a restful sleep with this kind of mattress. Even people with back problems can rest easy with this kind of mattress. The material used will surely give them what they wanted.
Another unique feature of this type of cover is its ability to absorb movement. Any movement made on the bed is absorbed by the bed itself. So if you move even the slightest bit, it will not affect your spine. The movement is absorbed by the bed. This makes for a distraction-free sleep even if you move a lot.
Back pains are quite challenging conditions to handle. Moving around takes a lot of effort. Sleeping becomes a painful experience. You spend the night worrying about your position. A slight nudge would result in pain. The use of these special mattresses enables these people to get the sleep they want. These beds are designed to reduce pain by weight distribution. They are also comfortable to sleep on. This is another added bonus. So sleeping with this type of condition is now possible. No more worries about painful nights of tossing and turning. All you will get is a good nights sleep.
A great contributor to the cause of many cases of back pain comes from the mattresses that are being slept on. Most people spend about a third of their life's in bed, which is a pretty big chunk and if you spend it sleeping in the bad posture you are hurting your future back health. A mattress that is not fit for you can cause back soreness, lack of sleep, and fatigue throughout the day. When you don't get enough sleep people can be unlike there normal selves grumpy, unfriendly, and snappy.
The best mattress to sleep on is the one that keeps your spine the straightest when you lay down on your side. If you look at the picture above the top position is the right position to be sleeping in with a straight noncurved spine angle. Over time depressions can form into your mattress which causes you mattress to not support your back the way it used to when it was new. The depressions form just from mattresses getting old with the springs wearing out where you normally lay down at. If your old mattress is leaving you with back pain and making it hard for you to sleep at night, then it is time for you to get a new mattress.
Traditionally doctors recommended firm mattresses to help cure back pain. But recent studies have proven that many patients who suffered from back pain found more comfort and relief from medium-firm type mattresses. Recommended options on mattress types are not always what you need, as a personal preference for comfort is what will work best for you.
When shopping for a new mattress don't just look around feeling them, sitting on them, and looking for the most expensive. And don't fall for all the special mattresses that are supposed to cure back pain, because it may work for others and not work for you. There is no mattress out there that works for everyone, so personal options are important in choosing the right mattress.
The mattresses are out on display for a reason so don't be afraid to jump up on a mattress and lay down like would on your own bed. It's like when buying a car, no one wants to buy a car without test driving it, you gotta feel out what you're getting before you invest your money in it. It's your money and you will be using the mattress for a long time so picking the one that is right for you is very important.
You should try all sorts of different mattresses from firm to the softest, and ones with different arrangements of coils. Don't be afraid to ask questions to mattresses salesmen. Explain the back problems that you are having and they will surely have an idea what mattresses are most suitable for you. The mattress that is most comfortable and that gives you the best back support will be the mattress to help cure your back pain and other sleeping problems. Continuing to sleep on a mattress that is not fit for you can eventually lead to long term back problems, so finding the right mattress is very important to you and your future health.
Picking the right mattress is crucial to making sure that you get the right amount of sleep as well. Our adult bodies require a certain amount of hours, between 6 to 8 hours of solid, undisturbed rest. This is what helps our body, as well as, our emotions to find a balance. Through sleeping, our bodies are not only able to rest, but also recharge our bodies but our minds. While sleeping, your mind goes through REM sleep, which is the actual time in which the mind itself is resting.
In order to hit this stage in our sleep, we require at least 3 to 4 hours to get to this point. If our bodies do not fall in a deep enough sleep, our minds remain too active to allow itself to fall into REM. If we awake during this particular cycle, we will have to start over again, and most of those that have nine to five jobs, entering back into this stage are quite impossible.
Our emotions can be affected if we do not acquire the right amount of sleep. The term "waking up on the wrong side of the bed" is a true testament to those who wake up irritated and disgruntled with the entire world for no apparent reason. This emotional flux is due to the lack of serotonin administered to the emotion center in your brain. This is where your emotions are controlled and handled, and if that portion of your brain does not obtain the right amount of rest and relaxation, then the above term can prove to be very true. Studies have shown that a portion of the world that suffers from depression is due to their sleeping schedules.
It may seem like something that we may brush off, but scientists and their research are continuously stressing sleep, getting the appropriate amount, and retaining a schedule. It is suggested that if you wake up at 7:35 am for work, then you should try not to adjust it during your weekends, for people have experienced emotional fluxes, sleeping in will cause disorientation upon waking, and some have even complained of headaches.
With the combination of the right mattress, leading into the right about of sleep can have an extreme change on your body and mind that you almost wouldn't believe that it could be due to just because you bought a new mattress. Those who take sleeping pills will find that, unless it's for medical reasons such as narcolepsy, they will no longer need sleeping aid. The importance of sleep, especially in today's world, is something that our society is constantly being nagged about, but for very good reason.
The mattress should not be a controversial piece of furniture. It is, after all, just a chunk of hefty materials engineered to cushion the human body at rest. But there are so many mattress choices today, choosing the right one is about as confounding as car shopping.
Mattress matters when it comes to getting quality sleep. Back pain sufferers insist, and rightfully so, that the mattress is as much a piece of health equipment as it is a part of the furniture. The right mattress should provide enough support to the spine and the spine curvatures, in the eight or so hours that a person sleeps, to prevent morning-after misery, especially for those with lumbar complaints.
Chronic low back pain afflicts about 80% of the population, at one point or another. This type of pain involves a dull and persistent ache centered in the lower back. A moderately firm mattress is recommended for this condition. Different back problems can be eased by a different mattress type. Lumbar disc problems with shooting pain from the buttock radiating to the lower leg and foot, accompanied by numbness would require a firmer mattress. On the other hand, a softer mattress would be helpful for spinal stenosis patients to relieve pain and cramping.
Today's mattress options are varied. Mattress engineering has even made it possible for people with different requirements to share the same mattress. But the best mattress for back pain relief is determined by different features.
Old school advice took for granted that the body would get the most benefit from a harder mattress than a softer one. A study done in Spain and published in the Lancet indicate that the best mattress for back pain sufferers is somewhere between firm and soft. The study showed that a medium-firm mattress diminished the pain experienced while lying in bed, upon rising and through routine daytime activities. Apparently, a mattress should be firm enough to distribute the user's weight while sleeping but not overly firm that natural spine alignment is affected.
The average mattress has a shelf life of five to seven years, depending on usage and quality. A double-blind study conducted in Germany using hotel guests' feedback, revealed that there is a significant correlation between sleep and mattress quality, indicated by age of mattress. For those suffering from back pain and sleep apnea, sleep quality declined on older mattresses. It must be emphasized that as the human body ages, sleep positions and anatomical pressure points change. Thus, it is a good idea to test new mattresses to find one that will support back pain therapies.
Mattress shopping has been elevated to a sport. There are so many options and special features on mattresses today, making it difficult to decide on the best mattress for back pain sufferers.
• With traditional or innerspring coil mattress, the core of inner springs supports the body while the links between coils allow the mattress to hold its shape. More coils mean greater mattress flexibility, a plus for back pain relief. With a pillow top comfort cover, this kind of mattress can provide adequate support for the back.
• A memory foam mattress, made from polyurethane and other poly-elastics, comes in different thicknesses, weight, and formulations. The foam mattress allows the body to shift easily during sleep. The best mattress for back pain will support the natural curves of the back to avoid further stress on pressure points, so foam mattresses are definitely worth comparing with other options.
• Waterbeds provide smooth and even support to the body as the materials will conform to the shape and weight placed on the mattress. This eliminates pressure points and improves sleep quality as it cuts down on tossing and turning. Infused with heat, the waterbed can be a therapeutic mattress for back and muscle pain relief.
• A hard mattress like a futon pad is still preferred by some, believing that the firmness provides needed support for the aching back. A limited study conducted in Denmark indicates that back pain sufferers found some relief when using a foam mattress or a waterbed. However, the study was not broad enough to define significant differences in back pain relief in relation to mattress structure.
Ultimately, the choice of mattress for back pain relief is a subjective decision at best. Because everyone's body is different, the sensible way to choose the right mattress is to try it out before making a commitment. Spend at least ten minutes reclining on the floor models to make a reasonable comparison. Additionally, inquire about warranties and return policies. It might take a little time for the sore back to give some feedback on the change in mattress system.


Crowdfunding: bridging the gap between ideation and execution.
Ideation and execution are two core elements of innovative projects. The former is about finding new approaches to solving business and social problems, whereas the latter is fundamental to make ideas come true and deliver on their promised benefits.
For several years already, crowdfunding platforms have enabled thousands of innovators and entrepreneurs to bridge the gap between ideation and execution. But despite a growing number of success stories, crowdfunding campaigns remain very stressful to run and often fail due to a lack of product-market fit.
What if there was a place where innovators and like-minded enthusiasts could share and comment on ideas without such intense pressure? We look at that question in this post, exploring the synergies between crowdfunding and the ideas platform IdeaSpies.
IdeaSpies is the brainchild of leading Australian business woman and entrepreneur Lynn Wood.
The platform, which won an award as one of the "Coolest Companies in Australia", is a hub for inspiration and allows creators to post clever ideas that can then be easily rated by the crowd.
For a crowdfunding campaign to be successful, it is typically necessary to have an advanced prototype ready as well as definite plans for production and deployment. That is because though backers like to be the first to get innovative products and services, they also want to know that their investment is in good hands.
The challenge is that initial ideas usually do not come to mind with a detailed structure and timeline, and it takes a lot of time to get a project ready for crowdfunding — time which you might be wasting if a concept is not worth pursuing. But how could you find out?
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Sucker Bet
By James Swain
Read by Tony Roberts
Read by Paul Boehmer
Part of Tony Valentine
Category: Suspense & Thriller | Crime Mysteries
Category: Suspense & Thriller | Crime Mysteries | Audiobooks
Jun 01, 2004 | 336 Pages
Apr 01, 2003 | 315 Minutes
About Sucker Bet
A hardened ex-cop, Tony Valentine now nabs hustlers who rob casinos, and the Micanopy Indian Reservation Casino in South Florida desperately needs his expertise. A blackjack dealer has rigged a game, dealt a player eighty-four winning hands in a row, and then disappeared.
But the missing dealer is part of an even bigger, far deadlier scheme. Valentine's trail leads him to Rico Blanco, a ruthless gangster who once worked for John Gotti; his shady, elusive partner-in-crime, Victor Marks; and a bombshell named Candy Hart, a hooker with dreams of love—a combination tailor-made to double-cross. It appears they have a con going down involving a cocky, filthy-rich Brit and his millions of dollars. Valentine's challenge: to figure out how all the pieces of the seamy puzzle fit together . . . before his luck runs out and his life goes bust.
Also in Tony Valentine
Also by James Swain
See all books by James Swain
About James Swain
James Swain, winner of the prestigious Prix Calibre .38 Award for Best American Crime Fiction, is the bestselling author of seventeen novels. He lives with his wife, Laura, in Florida.
Published by Fawcett
Jun 01, 2004 | 336 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780345463234
Published by Ballantine Books
Apr 01, 2003 | 315 Minutes | ISBN 9780739303726
People Who Read Sucker Bet Also Read
"Ingenious entertainment."
"IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN . . . ENDLESS FUN . . .
SUCKER BET IS ITS OWN BEST PAYOUT."
—St. Petersburg Times
"[Swain is] an entertaining writer whose breezy style and flair for wise-guy dialogue make the story zoom by."
"HITS THE JACKPOT . . . SUCKER BET IS A SURE THING."
"WOW, WHAT A DISCOVERY!
James Swain is the best new writer I have come across in a long, long time. Sucker Bet is wonderful. It snaps with the gritty feel of the truth. Swain has carefully added all of the ingredients: tragedy, humor, action, and most of all, a cast of characters that would make Elmore Leonard's mouth water."
"Realistic, crisp dialogue spoken by three-dimensional characters . . . Swain moves Sucker Bet from the condos and hotels of Miami Beach to the suburbs of West Broward and the Everglades with a keen eye to the area."
—Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel
"Sucker Bet is sheer magic. Fast and full or surprises, and rich with fascinating insider knowledge of casinos and gambling and world-class con men and bad guys of every denomination. James Swain is the real thing, a writer of pure, athletic prose, capable of bringing alive characters as original and three-dimensional as our best novelists. . . . Sign me up as a charter member of the Swain fan club."—JAMES W. HALL
Author of Blackwater Sound
"Swain has come up with a doozy. . . . The gambling details are a treat [and] the banter is worthy of a place at Elmore Leonard's table. . . . Swain's ship just JUNE have come in."
Interview with James Swain, author of Sucker Bet (on-sale: April 15, 2003):
Question:Your hero, Tony Valentine, lives and works in Florida, as you do. He's an expert in the gambling world, as you are. He's also an ex-cop, which you're not. In what other ways is Tony most like and unlike James Swain?
James Swain: I'm often asked if Valentine is my alter ego, which he is not! Valentine doesn't gamble (I do), doesn't drink (I enjoy an occasional beer), and thinks hustlers are slime (I have several good friends who are hustlers). The one thing I share with my main character is a passion for understanding how people are cheated, and exposing it.
Q:Where did this passion come from?
JS: I was raised in a household where lying and cheating were not tolerated. Having the amount of knowledge I do about this subject, I realized I'd be doing people a favor by exposing hustlers' methods.
Q:One thing about Tony that's a welcome change from a lot of male detective heroes is that he's believably his age. Not just mentally, but physically. Tony is capable of heroics, but his body pays a price. How were you able to get inside not only the head but the body of an older character so convincingly?
JS:When I first started writing these books, Valentine was a minor character whom I based upon several older gentlemen I knew (including my father). He had his own voice, and I simply wrote down his feelings and thoughts. It was my wife's idea that he should be my main character.
Q:So she gets 50% of your earnings?
JS:No, she gets 100%!
The real motivation behind Valentine comes from a comment my father made a few years ago. I asked my dad how he liked being retired, and he said, "I don't count anymore." In a way, Valentine is always trying to prove that he still does count, even though he often pays a price.
Q:Are the various scams in your books actual scams that people have used? How do you find out about them? And have you ever gotten into trouble for publicly exposing them, either from cops or criminals?
JS:The scams in my books are real, and used by hustlers and cross roaders throughout the world. I became interested in the world of cheaters in 1987, when I saw a man switch a hand at blackjack at the Golden Nugget casino in Las Vegas. After that, I started collecting scams, and through my contacts in the magic world, meeting hustlers in the hopes that they would educate me.
So far, no one has taken exception to my exposing their methods. Magicians like to say that the best way to hide something is to put it into print. I think this also applies to cheating.
Q:What's a crossroader, and how does a crossroader differ from a hustler?
JS:A crossroader is a person who specializes in ripping off casinos. The expression comes from the Old West practice of cheating at saloons that were located at the crossroads of one-horse towns.
Q:What does it take to be a successful con man, besides good luck? Who is the most successful con man you've personally known?
JS:I think I could write a book answering your question. But here's a short version.
Luck rarely comes into a play with a con. Being a con man requires a thorough understanding of human nature and human greed. W. C. Fields's expression "You can't cheat an honest man" is at the core of any good con. And a con man must be willing to spend long hours (sometimes weeks or even months) to execute a successful con. Planning is everything.
The most successful con man I've ever met must remain anonymous. He got out of the rackets and now runs a successful business.
Q:Has organized crime been eradicated from the world of casino gambling in the United States, as the casinos like to claim?
JS:Yes. The mob no longer has any ties to casino gambling in this country.
Q:How can someone like me, with no expertise in gambling, much less cons, be sure that I'm not getting ripped off in a casino? Or should I resign myself to losing a set amount and just have a good time?
JS:Never go into a casino expecting to lose! Or accept that you might be cheated. Here's how to protect yourself on both fronts.
First, gamble in a casino where there is state regulation. Nevada, New Jersey, and other states with legal casinos provide excellent safeguards for players, and make sure the games are legitimate. Try to avoid casinos that are not regulated by states, such as cruises to nowhere, and out-of-the-way Indian casinos.
Second, learn the games before you go. You can win—especially at blackjack and craps—but you need to have a thorough understanding of the rules and percentages before you play.
Q:When you walk into a casino, what games do you play? Do you usually exit a winner? Have you been banned from any casinos?
JS:My favorite game is blackjack (I haven't had a losing session in many years). I was banned from a casino in Puerto Rico when I asked the dealer to count the cards in a blackjack shoe. The casino was cheating (the shoe was short), and I was shown the door.
Q:Tony has some strong criticisms to make about the Micanopy Indian Reservation Casino in Sucker Bet—and about reservation casinos in general. Do you agree with him? Are reservation casinos generally more susceptible to cheating by outsiders, or to inside scams, than, say, casinos in Las Vegas or Atlantic City?
JS:There are over three hundred Indian reservation casinos in the United States, and their regulation leaves something to be desired. While the big Indian Casinos, such as Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, do give players a fair shake, many of the smaller ones do not. Most of the cheating at these smaller casinos involves the house ripping off the players. This rarely happens in Las Vegas or Atlantic City.
Q:At one point, Tony mentions a New Jersey Gaming Commission report from some years ago that presented evidence of rigged or crooked high-profile sporting events, including an NFL playoff game and a semifinal match at Wimbledon. Does this report actually exist?
JS:This report does not exist. However, both of those fixes did happen. Sports rigging is as common as poker cheating.
Q:How do you rig something like a playoff game, where millions of people are watching?
JS: There are, unfortunately, a lot of ways to rig a football game. First, you need a player who is susceptible to being bribed. If the player is a kicker, then you pay him to miss a field goal (or two). If the player is a receiver, you pay him to drop a few passes. This is why the NFL prohibits its players from associating with gamblers. It's a good rule.
Q:It struck me as I was reading Sucker Bet that good writing can be a lot like running a scam. Of course, writers aren't usually trying to rip off their readers like con artists do, but don't they use similar techniques to hook their "prey" and reel them in? Did your knowledge of scams, and especially scams involving card handling, teach you any tricks as a writer?
JS:My knowledge of scams has certainly helped me understand human nature and the criminal mind. It has also helped me tremendously when it comes to plotting my books. Good scams are entertaining to the people that are being ripped off. The same is true of a good book.
Q:I believe you originally became interested in card handling as a boy fascinated with magic tricks. How did a boyhood interest in magic lead you into the world of gambling and con artists?
JS:The world of card magic and gambling are parallel; many of the top hustlers are also terrific card magicians. Over the years, I brushed elbows with many hustlers and incorporated their techniques into my own performances.
Q:Recently in the news was a story about a computer programmer who used his cyber skills to score a $3 million payoff in the Breeders' Cup. How has the advent of online gambling impacted the world of scammers . . . and casual gamblers?
JS:In my opinion, online gambling is the worst idea in recent memory. Online Web sites routinely scam their customers by not paying off winnings. And hackers routinely scam legitimate sites. But the biggest problem is the number of kids who are becoming addicted to gambling through these sites. This is one area of gambling that I am adamantly opposed to.
Q:The epigraph of the novel, "It's morally wrong to allow suckers to keep their money," brings to mind W. C. Fields's famous admonition to "never give a sucker an even break." On the surface these statements make us smile, but don't they reflect a serious moral philosophy . . . albeit one most "straight" citizens probably wouldn't agree with? I mean, it seems as though a lot of con artists really do believe they are ethically entitled to whatever they can get away with.
JS:You are one hundred percent correct. Con artists and hustlers do believe they are entitled to whatever they can steal. They also believe that everyone cheats in one way or another. And, if you're one of those rare individuals who doesn't cheat, then you're a sucker, and deserve whatever happens to you.
Q:One of my favorite characters in Sucker Bet isn't even human—at least, I don't think he's human. I certainly hope he's not! I'm talking about the amazing Mr. Beauregard, the circus sideshow chimpanzee. Please don't tell me that you based this evolutionary marvel on an actual chimp . . . or I'll know you're trying to con me!
JS:Many years ago, when I was doing magic professionally, I shared a stage with Mr. Jiggs, the world's smartest chimpanzee. Mr. Jiggs was astonishing; he wore a tuxedo (and roller skates), played several musical instruments, and did sign language with his owner. When I started writing Sucker Bet, I knew he would be a character.
Q:Everywhere you look in Sucker Bet, there are scams and lies unfolding, whether in the casinos or in the lives and relationships of the characters. No one is exactly what they pretend to be, whether they are aware of it or not. Tony is more aware than most when it comes to both self-deceptions and the deceptions of others. This gives him an advantage when it comes to catching bad guys, but it seems to cost him something as well, especially in his personal life.
JS:If I were asked to explain the "theme" of my books, I would probably use this question! Perhaps it has to do with my background as a magician, but I see most people and situations as illusions, with nothing being as it appears to be. It is Valentine's great gift that he can see through these illusions. But this gift also enacts a terrible price, and puts him out of sync with the rest of the world.
Q:Any movie possibilities for Tony? I know he's not Italian, but for some reason Brian Dennehy springs to mind in the role . . .
JS:Grift Sense was optioned by Hyperion Studios last May, and it appears that Tony Valentine will become the basis for a TV series. A number of terrific actors have been mentioned to play the lead, including Mr. Dennehy.
Q:What's next for Tony Valentine . . . and James Swain?
JS:I am currently working on the fourth Tony Valentine book, Candy Store. The story takes place between 1978-1982, when legalized gambling first came to Atlantic City. The story revolves around a serial killer who preys on prostitutes in the casinos, as well as a major scam. It will be published in 2004.
Q:Fascinating—isn't that the same time frame as Louis Malle's great movie, Atlantic City? And I assume this means we'll be seeing a younger Tony, who is still a police officer . . . .
JS:Yes to both questions. Candy Store is filled with scams (all of them true), yet is very much a crime book. Writing about Tony Valentine as a cop is proving to be an extremely enjoyable experience.


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I just want to confirm this before I log a bug tracker. When I use the keyboard to zoom in on something and keep the button pressed, I get a very ugly endless loop overlay kind of effect! It doesn't happen if I zoom with a mouse key and keep that down. Has that been fixed for 2.06?
How do you zoom in on something? The only thing I know, how to do that is with the looking glass and for that you only have to hit the respective buttton once to zoom in and zoom out again, by hitting the button oce again. I have never tried to hold the button, but I can imagine that this results in a constant zoom in - zoom out exchange, that might result in the enldess loop, you are talking about.
I have never tried to hold the button, but I can imagine that this results in a constant zoom in - zoom out exchange, that might result in the enldess loop, you are talking about.
Yes, I mean the looking glas and yes, this is exactly what happens only so fast that the whole screen gets messed up. The mouse key behaviour is different and I think the keyboard should be fixed to behave the same!
Well, I prefer not having to hold down the button all the time, while I want to zoom. Best would be a menu option like "toggle crouch", just "toggle zoom". But I agree that the behaviour should not differ between keyboard and mouse.
Well, I prefer not having to hold down the button all the time, while I want to zoom. Best would be a menu option like "toggle crouch", just "toggle zoom".


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Q: How to connect to outside world from amazon vpc? I have amazon VPC set through wizard as "public only network", so all my instances are in public subnet.
Instances within VPC that have Elastic IP assigned connect to internet without any troubles.
But instances without elastic IP can't connect anywhere.
Internet gateway is present. Route table in aws console looks like
Destination Target
10.0.0.0/16 local
0.0.0.0/0   igw-nnnnn

and route from inside instance shows
Kernel IP routing table
Destination     Gateway         Genmask         Flags Metric Ref    Use Iface
10.0.0.0        *               255.255.255.0   U     0      0        0 eth0
default         10.0.0.1        0.0.0.0         UG    100    0        0 eth0

I tried to open ALL inbound and outbound traffic to 0.0.0.0/0 in security group that an instance belongs to. Still no success.
~$ ping google.com
PING google.com (74.125.224.36) 56(84) bytes of data.
^C
--- google.com ping statistics ---
6 packets transmitted, 0 received, 100% packet loss, time 5017ms

What else can I do?

A: It appears that the only way to get outside from instances that don't have Elastic IP is:

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*Create a NAT Gateway or NAT instance

*

*Must be public with an Elastic IP assigned

*NAT Gateways are a newer solution, are recommended by AWS, and are fully-managed (low maintenance).

*NAT instances are an older way, are not recommended by AWS, but are available as a self-managed option that gives you full control.  You can launch an extra m1.small instance from ami-vpc-nat-beta

*Create an extra subnet which will be "private"

*Move non-EIP-instances to that private subnet

*Modify route tables: 0.0.0.0/0 from the private subnet should go to NAT

So, just adding NAT is not enough. Instances should be stopped and moved to another IP from another subnet.

A: Or create a NAT Instance within the public VPC and add a static route to that NAT instance
route add -net 0.0.0.0 netmask 0.0.0.0 gw 10.0.0.5 eth0
where 10.0.0.5 is your nat instance, just make sure your the security group which contains the NAT instance can accept internal traffic from the boxes you require internet access

A: You can do it on any instance in your VPC, that has EIP. There few instructions that i described here should help you. BTW: don't forget disable source/dest. check

A: The docs tell you should add a NAT Instance

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Q. How do instances without EIPs access the Internet?
Instances without EIPs can access the Internet in one of two ways
  Instances without EIPs can route their traffic through a NAT instance
  to access the Internet. These instances use the EIP of the NAT
  instance to traverse the Internet. The NAT instance allows outbound
  communication but doesn't enable machines on the Internet to initiate
  a connection to the privately addressed machines using NAT, and

http://aws.amazon.com/vpc/faqs/
You can find detailed instructions on how to setup a nat instance here: http://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonVPC/latest/UserGuide/VPC_NAT_Instance.html

A: Security Groups -> Outbound
*   ALL Traffic ALL     ALL     0.0.0.0/0   Allow

Please allow Outbound, if you want to connect to external servers like google.com
or even want to update- sudo apt-get update
You can allow the outbound using AWS front-end goto Security Groups -> Outbound
Make sure you select the right group for your AWS instance

A: They have a relatively new product called NAT gateway that does exactly this, creates a managed NAT instance at the edge of your pub/private subnets.

A: Instances without EIPs can access the Internet in one of two ways Instances without EIPs can route their traffic through a NAT instance to access the Internet. These instances use the EIP of the NAT instance to traverse the Internet. The NAT instance allows outbound communication but doesn't enable machines on the Internet to initiate a connection to the privately addressed machines using NAT.
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/VPC_NAT_Instance.html

A: Did you check the Network ACL on the subnet?
Cross check the security groups for rules.
The route table looks fine. It should work.

A: All that needs to be done to fix this problem, is to disable "source/destination check" for the instance you have configured to do NAT. This can be done in the AWS console, under "Instance Actions".
Reference

A: This works for me with :

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*VPC subnet 172.20.0.0/16

*EC2 "nat" gateway 172.20.10.10 with EIP

To do :

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*Set disabled source/dest. check on your "nat gw"

*create a new "nat-sub" subnet ex: 172.20.222.0/24

*modify route 0.0.0.0/0 to 172.20.10.10 (my nat gw) for "nat-sub"

*create a EC2 using "nat-sub"

*on your nat gateway as root, try :

root@gw:~# sysctl -q -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
  net.ipv4.conf.eth0.send_redirects=0
root@gw:~# iptables -t nat -C POSTROUTING -o eth0 -s 172.20.222.0/24 -j
  MASQUERADE 2> /dev/null || iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o eth0 -s
  172.20.222.0/24 -j MASQUERADE

if it works, add this 2 lines in /etc/rc.local

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From the time of its early settlement, residents have been committed to excellence in commerce, education, recreation, and culture. For more than 150 years, the city known as Janesville has been progressive in its outlook and growth, and responsive to the needs of residents and businesses.
Brothers Joshua and William Holmes, Jr., John Inman and George Follmer were the first permanent settlers in Janesville in 1835. Soon after, Henry F. Janes settled on the east side of the river, platted his settlement and applied for a post office. In 1836, the postmaster general assigned the name "Janesville," to the post office. Thus began Janesville's proud history.
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For this 10th day and for all the other days, I have made some little ATCs ;o) They were used in part for my ATC swap over at the forum.
I colored him with my copics. I added some stickles to the candle for extra sparkle. The papers for all my little ATC are from leftover Christmas card so that was a great way to reduce my pile!
Vicky, this is great. I love the back ground paper. Your coloring is great.
Very cute, and cute papers too!
Hiya Vicky, I am loving these little monsters, they really are versatile.
Very cute ATC Vicky. You have done such a great job using the grumpies in your artwork. Love the bah humbug! TLC is great for sentiments.
I love the combination of the more traditional papers and the grumpy!
Wicked and fun! Plus I love the touch of Stickles to the candle.


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Coming soon (why it won't be Book 8)
(I've had to be circumspect here to avoid giving away plot points for Books 1-7)
No matter what I planned for each book, the narrative has taken over, and changed the story completely. Book 2 was meant to be told from Jen's point of view, Book 3 from Sholto's. Book 5 was meant to be 60,000 words, and finish with the events that take place at the end of Book 6. I won't even get into which characters were meant to die but didn't, nor who did but died.
Book 1 wasn't meant to be set during the outbreak, but twenty years after. The journal was discovered and presented as evidence during the trial of Jen Masterton, the last remaining representative of the government responsible for the outbreak. In that draft, the author of the journal had no name and no gender (although there was a barman named Sholto who'd come over to the UK just after the outbreak.)
When I wrote the epilogue for Book 7 it originally continued for another 5,000 words. But those words decide the fate of a lot of other characters. Has there been an election on Anglesey? Has Sholto gone back to the US? Have Bill, Kim, and the girls gone with him? Have they received a radio signal from there? I could make an arbitrary decision, but that would set the outcome in stone, and make any more books in the series difficult (and not much fun) to write.
As it stands (and this is the plan I came up with last night, so will probably be scrapped by the time you read this), there will be a prequel book 'Zero', beginning in New York, and recording Sholto's escape from the US. This will be followed by a book (maybe titled 'Escape') that will tell the story of a woman he meets just before he leaves The States.
The story in the US will continue with the students who were recording the documentary inside the White House, and so were there to film the President's last broadcast. (Probably a trilogy, and connected with the US side of the conspiracy.) Meanwhile, in the UK , I'll tell the story of two American teenagers, in the UK on a school trip and stranded her during the outbreak (and it's not exactly giving away the farm to say that they have a familial connection with some of the character's mentioned above). This book/series will be called After The Evacuation and will co-star some of the characters from books 1-7.
Only then will we get to Book 8.*
Which is why I wanted Book 7 to end the way it did, I think it resolves the Nilda/Chester storyline, so if there are no more Evacuation books (for whatever reason), then there aren't too many threads still left open.
But that's a lot of writing. Probably another two year's worth. Books 6 & 7 were written and published in four months. I don't think I can keep up that pace without taking an occasional break. Instead, I'm going back to my original idea of what life would be like 20 years after the apocalypse. (It's a high-tech thriller in a low tech-world.) On the other hand, I should have these books ready to be published late autumn, so then I'll be ready to write some more... well, I won't make any promises, because, as I've said, whatever I plan rarely comes to pass.
Instead, I'll say thank you for reading this far. I hope you've enjoyed the books to date, and I'll offer you some original art from the new book. (I may use this for the cover. A final decision will be made when I've got the series name settled. The book is titled Counterfeit, and the series is titled "The more things change..." (But the series title changes about once a week. So far it's also been called, World War Tea, The Coffee War, Smartphones and Steam Trains, and The World Turns.)
*unless I change my mind again this evening. Which, if past experience is anything to go by, I probably will.
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The 2018 Le Castellet GP3 Series round was a motor racing event held on 23 and 24 June 2018 at the Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. It was the opening round of the 2018 GP3 Series, and ran in support of the 2018 French Grand Prix.

Classification

Feature Race

Sprint Race

Standings after the event

Drivers' Championship standings

Teams' Championship standings

 Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

See also
 2018 French Grand Prix
 2018 Le Castellet Formula 2 round

References

External links
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Never ceases to amaze me the "good nature" we have every where you turn in Martin County.
I read that wood storks require 400 POUNDS of fish to raise their young. How can you exspect anything to survive unless YOU bring the environment back to the way it has been for thousands of years.


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Ingrid Sundberg, author of All We Left Behind, will visit CVU on Friday, April 8th. She'll work with a couple of classes, and she'll give a presentation in the library during W3 from 12:00-1:00. Everyone is welcome at this event, and we encourage you to bring your students. Ingrid's stories and insight will have a positive impact on all in our community who attend.
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