Podcast appearances and mentions of Ann Bancroft

8 more 70's movie reviews in the can, and they are
1. (A Late Liz 1971) Campy “god can stop yer drinking” movie, that made me an even bigger fan of Anne Baxter. I want her to blow into many of my life's situations and read the room.
2. (A New Leaf 1971) Elaine May stars and directs this dark comedy classic. Even in 73 Walter Matthau was gettin too old for this shit. This is quite good, but he's better as a tipsy baseball coach.
3.(Under Milk Wood 1971) What the heck is this arty poetry stuff, More Elizabeth Taylor please.
4.(Murder on the Orient Express 1974) Agatha Christie murder mystery book is put on film by director Sidney Lumet in the most competent way ever, in my opinion. One of those films where every actor is here.
5.(Apple Pie 1975)New York arty guy wants more than 5 bux for walkin around money from his parents, what ever shall he do.
6.(Our Winning Season 1978) 3 teens in high school try to figure out and work towards their hopes and dreams only to run face first into patriarchy and the Vietnam war draft.
7.(The Shout 1978) Alien in the tummy guy, Dr. Frankerfurter, Superman's Mom, and Alan Bates star in this movie that is weird. Also the “Shout” itself is quite loud.
8.(Fatso 1980) Ann Bancroft writes and directs this one. Dom Deluise is trying to find love and Health in a cruel harsh world. 
Hey friends hang in there please.
As always thanks for listening.

What drives someone to ski solo across Antarctica or leap off cliffs in a wingsuit? Meet Liv Arnesen, the first woman to ski alone and unsupported to the South Pole, and Ellen Brennan Frat, the ‘Fastest Flying Woman in the World.’ From battling -30°F winds to soaring at 100 mph, these women share their extraordinary journeys of courage, resilience, and pushing boundaries. Suggested episodes: Below the surface: The stories behind underwater world records What solitude does to you in the wilderness and in prison Extreme ironing, cheese rolling, and shin kicking: The world of weird sports GUESTS: Ellen Brennan Frat: a wingsuit BASE jumper and extreme sports athlete based in France. She has become known as the ‘Fastest Flying Woman in the World’ due to her exceptional performances in wingsuit competitions Liv Arnesen: a Norwegian polar explorer, educator, and lecturer. In 1994, she became the first woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. In 2001, she and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft became the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica’s landmass Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Ann Bancroft's first cancer treatment, which consisted of two surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, she reached the point of being too weak to lift a light wastebasket or to walk further than a few yards. She was bald, her skin looked gray, smelled like chemicals and her mouth tasted like metal. It felt as if her life was draining away, and she could not imagine a time when she'd look and feel healthy again. Ann Bancroft is a 71-year-old, two-time breast cancer survivor with a degree in journalism. Her debut novel, Almost Family, was recently published. Ann began writing fiction after a career in journalism and communications. Cancer prompted her to retire from a demanding full-time job to become a writer.  Ann has been a volunteer mentor to dozens of cancer patients. Many will relate to her story, and everyone will be encouraged. She shares how a second cancer diagnosis, thirteen years later, did not bring the fear that dominated her life the first time.      CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE     Liz Millanova has stage four cancer, a grown daughter who doesn't speak to her, and obsessive memories of a relationship that tore apart her marriage. She thinks of herself as someone who'd rather die than sit through a support group, but now that she is going to die, she figures she might as well give it a go. Mercy's Thriving Survivors is a hospital-sponsored group held in a presumably less depressing location: Nordstrom's employee training lounge. There, Liz hits it off with two other patients, and the three unlikely friends decide to ditch the group and meet on their own.    They call themselves the Oakland Mets, and their goal is to enjoy life while they can.    Together, Dave, a gay Vietnam vet, and Rhonda, a devout, nice woman who's hiding a family secret and finds peace in a gospel choir, and snarky Liz plan outings to hear jazz, enjoy nature, and tour Alcatraz. In the odd intimacy they form,  Liz learns to open up and get close, acknowledge and let go of the dysfunction in her marriage, and repair her relationship with her daughter.    They joined forces to have an enjoyable  time—but what they wound up doing is helping one another come to grips with terminal cancer and resolve the unfinished  business in their lives.

"I wasn't interested in writing about my own cancer journey, but I was interested in the idea of what if my situation had been flipped." — Ann Bancroft In this heartfelt episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Michael Carlon sits down with Ann Bancroft, a remarkable two-time breast cancer survivor who has made her literary debut at the age of 71. Bancroft shares her journey from a career in journalism to becoming a novelist, the challenges she faced during her cancer treatments, and how she found inspiration in the small joys of life. Her debut novel, "Almost Family," explores the power of unlikely friendships and the healing nature of love. Join us as we uncork Ann's inspiring story of resilience, creativity, and finding purpose in every chapter of life. Key Topics: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Insights into Ann's personal experience with breast cancer, the treatments she underwent, and the emotional and physical impact. Transition from Journalism to Fiction: Ann discusses her shift from a long career in journalism to writing fiction, emphasizing the challenges and creative freedom it brought. Writing as Therapy: The therapeutic and transformative power of writing, and how Ann used it to process her experiences and emotions. Finding Joy in Small Moments: How Ann's cancer journey taught her to appreciate the small, beautiful moments in life. Creating "Almost Family": The inspiration behind her debut novel and the significance of its themes, such as found family and facing terminal illness with humor and honesty. Overcoming Publishing Challenges: Ann's path to getting her novel published, including the setbacks and the eventual success with a hybrid publisher. Encouraging Aspiring Writers: Advice and motivation for aspiring writers, especially those who might think it's too late to start their literary journey. Buy Almost Family Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eVDxyV Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647426668 Connect with Ann Website: https://annbancroftauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552070758051 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bancroftann/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarlon/  #UncorkingAStory #AnnBancroft #CancerSurvivor #AuthorJourney #AlmostFamily #WritingTherapy #Inspiration #Resilience #BookLovers #LiteraryDebut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out of her own experience with cancer, Ann Bancroft created an absorbing and compelling story about a woman who changes her life as a result of being diagnosed with metastatic disease. She finds new friends, rearranges her priorities and begins to heal the places in her life that have troubled her for years, even decades. Join us as we talk about how a life-changing event like a cancer diagnosis can bring both grief and a compelling desire to create the life we want to live!

Out of her own experience with cancer, Ann Bancroft created an absorbing and compelling story about a woman who changes her life as a result of being diagnosed with metastatic disease. She finds new friends, rearranges her priorities and begins to heal the places in her life that have troubled her for years, even decades. Join us as we talk about how a life-changing event like a cancer diagnosis can bring both grief and a compelling desire to create the life we want to live!

How do you find joy when faced with a terminal diagnosis? This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Books & Authors" Show with Books Forward features debut author Ann Bancroft who tackles this theme with sharp humor and profound compassion in her new novel, “Almost Family, " that's out now through She Writes Press. Featuring a rough-around-the-edges, quick-witted heroine who stumbles upon an unlikely, but necessary, found family; this debut deftly balances the existential questions raised by terminal illness with honesty and wry humor, reflecting the power of love to heal and foster growth even at the end of life. More at: https://annbancroftauthor.com/  More about Books Forward at https://booksforward.com/ 

Ann is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Two points of light gave her strength in her empowering journey; the ability to see humor in dark places and connections with women in treatment. Ann shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: laughter is immensely healing humor can be found almost anywhere the importance of connections with women in treatment face up to our fears facing mortality is freeing see ourselves through the eyes of others writing can help remove us from our own cancer experience we keep living being of service can be healing have compassion for others tags: Ann, Bancroft, writer, author, Almost, Family, breast, cancer, survivor, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,  

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children's lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating both a hearing and a deaf world and a story filled with love, loss, shame, and identity; to a novel that explores the dark, and darkly funny, side of facing the unfinished business in our life when faced with metastatic cancer, this episode of LAUNCH PAD will have you exploring these authors' worlds and your next great read. Join us! Find out more about these authors at: Ann Bancroft - http://annbancroftauthor.com Patti Eddington - pattieddington.com Catherine Harrington, Ph.D - thelongestwarmemoir.com Claudia Marseille - http://www.claudiamarseilleauthor.com LAUNCH PAD combines the best of book celebration and solid marketing strengths. Each on-air episode is hosted by Grace Sammon and celebrates book releases and the authors that create them. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the book launch journey from concept to publication. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to readers, reviewers, book club members, and more an intimate look at some of today's newest releases. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ Visit author marketing coach, Mary Helen Sheriff at her website www.maryhelensheriff.com/marketing for more about information about how she can help you navigate this marketing of your book. Be sure to sign up for her marketing newsletter while you are there. Follow Mary On Facebook @maryhelensheriff On Instagram @maryhelensheriff On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhelensheriff/ On Book Bub @maryhelensheriff #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch #paperlanternwriters LAUNCH PAD is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

THIS SHOW WAS RECORDED IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE In this episode, we host She Writes Press authors whose books are packed with multi-layered stories and poignancy. From a mother who fights to stay in her children's lives; to an adopted daughter who finds a manila envelope that causes her to question everything; to a powerful tale of navigating both a hearing and a deaf world and a story filled with love, loss, shame, and identity; to a novel that explores the dark, and darkly funny, side of facing the unfinished business in our life when faced with metastatic cancer, this episode of LAUNCH PAD will have you exploring these authors' worlds and your next great read. Join us! Find out more about these authors at: Ann Bancroft - http://annbancroftauthor.com Patti Eddington - pattieddington.com Catherine Harrington, Ph.D - thelongestwarmemoir.com Claudia Marseille - http://www.claudiamarseilleauthor.com LAUNCH PAD combines the best of book celebration and solid marketing strengths. Each on-air episode is hosted by Grace Sammon and celebrates book releases and the authors that create them. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the book launch journey from concept to publication. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to readers, reviewers, book club members, and more an intimate look at some of today's newest releases. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ Visit author marketing coach, Mary Helen Sheriff at her website www.maryhelensheriff.com/marketing for more about information about how she can help you navigate this marketing of your book. Be sure to sign up for her marketing newsletter while you are there. Follow Mary On Facebook @maryhelensheriff On Instagram @maryhelensheriff On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhelensheriff/ On Book Bub @maryhelensheriff #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch #launchpad #bookish #bookishroadtrip #roadtrip #bookmarketing #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorTalkNetwork #awardwinningfiction #womensfiction #memoir #historical fiction #WFW #womensfictionwritersassociation #nationalwomensbookassociation #awardwinningfiction #novelist #historicalfiction #bookdebut #debutnovel #booklaunch #paperlanternwriters LAUNCH PAD is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.

What if your life revolved around leading groundbreaking polar expeditions? In 1986, polar explorer Ann Bancroft became the first woman to ski to the North Pole after a chance encounter with Will Steger. Connect with Ann: Website Ann Bancroft Foundation InstagramAnn Reed website & featured songIf you liked this episode: Listen to Chris Fagan: South Pole QuestThank you to our title sponsor, Capital One:  Check out the REI Co-op Mastercard program

Forty years ago, two women met on a basketball court and became close friends.  Those women were Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm. That was long before Malcolm went on to serve as Minnesota Health Commissioner under three Minnesota governors and guide the state through the COVID-19 pandemic. It was also before Bancroft became the first woman to reach the North Pole by foot with dog sled and inspire people around the world through her polar expeditions. Over the years, Malcolm and Bancroft have supported each other through intense challenges, weathered personal loss and encouraged each other to follow their dreams. Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm as part of her Power Pairs series.Guests:   Ann Bancroft is an adventurer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot with dog sleds with a group in 1986. She was also the first woman, with Norwegian adventurer Liv Arnesen, to ski across Antarctica.  She's completed a number of other expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, inspiring school children and drawing attention to global warming. She's also the founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.    Jan Malcolm retired as Minnesota's health commissioner at the end of 2022, after serving under Governor Tim Walz and guiding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in 2018 by Gov. Mark Dayton and also served in the role under Gov. Jesse Ventura. She was also vice president at Allina Health and CEO of Courage Center and was the chief architect of the state's safety net insurance program MinnesotaCare while working at HealthPartners in the early 1990s.     Do you know a ‘Power Pair?'Know two Minnesotans who have a close relationship and lean on each other for support in the work they do? Maybe they're married or siblings or best friends. They could be business partners or a parent/adult child dynamic duo. We want to hear their stories on MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m. weekdays.Read more about our Power Pair series and submit your ideas here. Or email who you think we should talk to and why to adavis@mpr.org. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.    

Gypsy Haake who became known as just “Gypsy” became a Hollywood star. He was featured in over 118 shows both in films TV and on stage. This is an incredible podcast about Gypsy who is now 91 years old and served as the Master of Ceremonies for the Palm Springs gay pride parade. Gypsy, who worked with numerous Hollywood stars such as Mel Brooks and his wife Ann Bancroft, Lana Turner, Lucille Ball, Jane Fonda, and also from 2017 to 2018 Miley Cyrus where he filmed a video with her and also did the VMA awards. He traveled all of the world and is known as his work in LA Cage Aux Folles in Hollywood before it became a movie. Most of the above stars saw Gypsy perform as the Masters of Ceremonies at the dinner theatre. Gypsy, will talk about experiencing the aids crisis, the Stonewall  riots in 1969 and the courage he had to get through those. He will also talk about his personal life as a gay man and some incredible lessons of acceptance for who you are such as  when you look at the person in the mirror and you love the person in the mirror you have total acceptance of who you are, you will not be rejected . You may be rejected by others, but you are accepted by you. Gypsy said remember acceptance is the opposite of rejection. All of us can learn some incredible examples from the lessons Gypsy gives us.

Forty years ago, Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm met on a basketball court and became close friends. That was long before Malcolm went on to serve as Minnesota Health Commissioner under three Minnesota governors and guide the state through the COVID-19 pandemic.It was also before Bancroft became the first woman to reach the North Pole by foot with dog sled and inspire people around the world through her polar expeditions.During their long and close friendship, the two women have supported each other through intense challenges, weathered personal loss and encouraged each other to follow their dreams.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ann Bancroft and Jan Malcolm as part of her Power Pairs series.Guests:  Ann Bancroft is an adventurer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot with dog sleds with a group in 1986. She was also the first woman, with Norwegian adventurer Liv Arnesen, to ski across Antarctica.  She's completed a number of other expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, inspiring school children and drawing attention to global warming. She's also the founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.   Jan Malcolm retired as Minnesota's health commissioner at the end of 2022, after serving under Governor Tim Walz and guiding the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health in 2018 by Gov. Mark Dayton and also served in the role under Gov. Jesse Ventura. She was also vice president at Allina Health and CEO of Courage Center and was the chief architect of the state's safety net insurance program MinnesotaCare while working at HealthPartners in the early 1990s.     Ann Bancroft Foundation inspires big dreams for girls Do you know a Power Pair? Send us your suggestion. We're talking with prominent Minnesotans you may recognize and who also have a close relationship with each other.Maybe they're married. Maybe they're siblings. Or maybe they are just good friends. We want to sit them down together and learn about their relationship. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

Ann Bancroft ficou conhecida por ser a primeira mulher a participar de expedições no Ártico e Antártida, e por conduzir as primeiras expedições polares exclusivamente femininas. A aventureira nasceu em 1955, em uma família da zona rural de Minnesota, nos Estados Unidos. Apesar de uma batalha contra a dislexia e dificuldades de aprendizagem, concluiu a faculdade e se tornou professora de educação física e instrutora de sobrevivência em ambientes selvagens. Quando uma oportunidade para participar de uma expedição polar surgiu, em 1986, Bancroft largou seu emprego para se jogar de cabeça no projeto. Saindo da Ilha Ellesmare, no Canadá, a “Steger International Polar Expedition” levou 56 dias para chegar ao Polo Norte. Os seis integrantes da expedição fizeram o trajeto inteiramente a pé, ou em trenós puxados por cães. AB se tornou a primeira mulher a chegar ao Polo Norte nessas condições. Em 1992, ela conduziu quatro mulheres com skis pelo Polo Sul, liderando a primeira expedição polar 100% feminina. AB foi a primeira mulher a visitar os dois polos, e em 2001 se tornou a primeira mulher a cruzar a Antártida esquiando, percorrendo quase 3 mil quilômetros. Ativista ambiental e da causa LGBT+, Ann Bancroft teve seu nome incluído no Hall da Fama de mulheres norte-americanas (National Women's Hall of Fame) por conta de suas aventuras

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! Today I have Ann Bancroft with me on the show, one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Ann was the first woman to participate in and successfully finish expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. She shares her journey to becoming an explorer and how she followed her passion to find her purpose in life. Ann recalls some wonderful stories about her experience traveling across both North and South Poles and what she learned about life along the way. At the end of the episode, listen to a short story written by Parker James about a woman who takes her life in her hands and embarks on a dangerous expedition in the Swiss Alps named, The Haul Bag.  IN THIS EPISODE: [1:36] Ann tells us about her travels across the Antarctic. [3:23] How did Ann's desire to explore and travel come about? [5:30] What drove Ann's desire to explore the poles? What was Ann's purpose for those trips? [8:30] What did being the first woman at the top of the world feel like? What did it awake inside of Ann? [10:22] What does Ann learn and teach about while out on expeditions?  [14:22] Ann tells us a story that puts her expeditions and experience into context.  [21:11] A short story, The Haul Bag, written and read by Parker James. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Following your passion and purpose allows you to discover what's out there and there is the potential of falling into living by design. Stories draw us together as humans, the common elements to our story will bring stories back from others and we can receive that connection.  The journey's we take in life are about no one other than ourselves. So much self discovery can come from the experience. Added bonus when you come back from the life changing experience and can share the story and learnings with others.  Fiction Credits: Short story written and read by: Parker James BIO: Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams. Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments. Ann Bancroft Foundation  Bancroft Arnesen Explore Website Bancroft Arnesen Explore FacebookOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50truefictionproject for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode On Air with Brandon Jay, the CEO of Weisman Worldwide Mr. Cory Weisman speaks with Brandon about the new partnership with Hypervsn. Who is Cory Weisman? WEISMAN WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDER / CEO At ICM, Mr. Weisman created the Animation / New Media Department which grew quickly to become the most influential and represented department of its kind in Hollywood. He packaged Live Action and A-List talent for major studio productions. His client roster included Jodie Foster, Tommy Lee Jones, Meg Ryan, Steve Martin, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rosie O'Donnell, Mel Gibson, Ann Bancroft, James Woods, Jim Belushi, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeff Goldblum, Chazz Palminteri and Joe Pantoliano. The department also grew its influence and reach into digital areas such as interactive content creation distribution for new digital platforms. Some of the major studio projects that Weisman packaged include Toy Story 1&2 (Pixar), Babe (Universal), Space Jam (Warner Brothers), Homeward Bound 2 (Disney), All Dogs Go To Heaven (MGM), Hunchback Of Notre Dame (Disney), Mulan (Disney), Antz (Dreamworks), The Prince of Egypt (Dreamworks), SHREK (Dreamworks) ICE AGE (FOX), the Rugrats Television and Film Franchise (Nickelodeon / Paramount) and King of The Hill (FOX). In 2000, Weisman left ICM to form Weisman Worldwide Entertainment, Inc., Hollywood's first new media agency. Weisman was quoted in Variety Magazine stating, “The vision was to create a bridge between the talent, traditional production houses, and technology elements to create opportunities for all in the ever-expanding entertainment technology convergence space.” In 2014, Weisman began to focus on packaging talent for immersive media and holographic media in addition to film and television. Weisman participates in cutting-edge projects such holographic artist performances at live concert venues [including live, pre-recorded, and digital resurrection] virtual reality, augmented reality applications, as well as entertainment.

Liv Arnesens første store barndomsdrøm var en flåteferd over Stillehavet, men etter hvert tok tankene om hvite vidder over. I dagens episode får du høre om hennes opplevelser i norske fjell, på ski over Grønland og som første kvinne til Sørpolen. Videre snakker vi om det mangeårige samarbeidet med Ann Bancroft og hvordan også drømmen om å oppleve Stillehavet fra en balsaflåte til slutt gikk i oppfyllelse.Besøk min kommersielle partner Barents Outdoor ASBli med i deg digitale turlaget på Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people tolerate the cold, some people love it, and some people, like polar explorer Ann Bancroft, have made a career out of living in it. You might know Bancroft from her many accomplishments. She is the first woman to cross the North and South Poles, and the first woman to traverse Antarctica with skis and sails. She also happens to be a lifelong Minnesotan who invited reporter Catharine Richert along for an activity she does closer to home: hoke skiing. Capping off our Winter Play series, Cat joins us to tell us about her adventure with Bancroft.

Vice President Kamala Harris is on her way to St. Cloud, Minnesota. We check in with reporter Mark Zdechlick about why she's here. A new report shows the number of people using food shelves across the state jumped by more than 50 percent last year. Why are people still struggling to find food? You know your pet's veterinarian has a license but what about the vet technicians who also handle our animal friends? We find out about a push in the legislature to establish a certification program for vet techs. And we finish off our winter play series with a bang. World-famous arctic explorer Ann Bancroft skiis with MPR News reporter Catherine Richert.

On this special episode sponsored by Viking, Dan visits Antarctica on a two-week cruise. From icebergs and penguins to kayaks and submarines, the bucket-list-worthy enterprise leaves an impression second to none, and he learns about the ins and outs of the White Continent from scientists, guides, journalists, and explorers, including legendary adventurer Ann Bancroft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Carnival Splendor Home in Sydney, by Garry S (NSW)Listener QuestionBrogan asks, When did Princess Cruises start and was it focused around the Love Boat? Cruise NewsCarnival Splendor Escorted Home to Sydney In one of Sydney Harbour's epic maritime events, Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor arrived home today escorted by sister brand ship P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Adventure as the official summer cruise season gets underway for Carnival Australia's eight brands, signalling growing cruise industry recovery.Carnival Splendor and Pacific Adventure met off the coast sailing together before separating to enter the harbour in majestic single file and momentarily pausing adjacent to Fort Denison, and the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge providing a stunning backdrop.This spectacular Fort Denison ‘moment' signified the fact that Carnival Splendor and Pacific Adventure are now both home-ported in Sydney to resume cruising on itineraries in Australia and to the South Pacific.Carnival Splendor's return also fulfilled a promise made by the crew of Carnival Spirit the night before their ship left Sydney in March 2020 as the two-year cruising pause began. They used cabin lights along the length of the ship to spell out the message: ‘WE WILL BE BACK'.Today's maritime pageantry also served to highlight the rapid recovery of cruising in Australia.Eighteen ships from Carnival Australia's eight brands are set for a peak summer cruise season in 2022-23 making 667 turnarounds and port calls to 33 destinations across the country.The number of ship turnarounds and calls eclipses the 625 that were announced prior to the 2019-20 season, which was curtailed due to the onset of the covid pandemic.Carnival Australia's three cruise brands that base ships year round in Australia — P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line — are well advanced in their restoration of local operations.In addition, Cunard will base Queen Elizabeth in Australia for its longest ever local season of cruises, while two Holland America Line ships and a Seabourn ship will also spend significant periods in Australian waters.Destinations in all Australian states will benefit from cruise calls and turnarounds including:NSW — Sydney, Eden and Newcastle.QLD — Brisbane, Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and Cairns.VIC — Melbourne and Phillip IslandSA — Adelaide, Kangaroo Island and Port Lincoln.WA — Fremantle, Albany, Broome and the Kimberley region.TAS — Hobart, Burnie and Port Arthur.Godmother named for Carnival CelebrationCarnival Cruise Line today announced that actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, at the ship's naming ceremony taking place November 20, 2022, in Miami.Actress Cassidy Gifford will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Carnival Celebration. She was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration. In a video released today, she was surprised with the news by her mother Kathie Lee Gifford, who was Godmother to Carnival Celebration's namesake, M/S Celebration, christened in 1987. Her mother served as Carnival's spokesperson in the company's groundbreaking television campaigns going back to the 1980s, which were the first such network broadcasting advertisements for the cruise industry. Kathie Lee is also a four-time Emmy Award-winning television personality.Cassidy first started sailing on Carnival as an infant and has many childhood memories of vacationing on Carnival ships with her mother and her father, the late Frank Gifford, who was an NFL and sports broadcasting legend.“I was Carnival's spokesperson for nearly 20 years starting in 1984, a time when I got married and had my children. They joined me on many television shoots on Carnival ships, so we have so many great memories,” said Kathie Lee Gifford. “To be able to pass the torch to my daughter Cassidy as she is named Godmother of the new Carnival Celebration makes me so happy, I almost cried!”Cassidy has been acting from a young age and is best known for her work in the box office hits God's Not Dead and Warner Brothers' The Gallows. She has appeared in many other television and film roles, even winning the prize for Exceptional Emerging Artist at the 2018 Hollywood Film Festival. She currently lives with her husband in Nashville, Tennessee.Celebrating all things Carnival, Carnival Celebration will be the line's ultimate 50th Birthday gift when she debuts this November from the redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami. Carnival Celebration will be home to six themed zones and the line's second BOLT roller coaster.Cunard announces The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel UK touring production on Queen Mary 2Cunard, in conjunction with Simon Friend Entertainment, announces the performance of Deborah Moggach's The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel aboard flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 between 15 and 22 December 2022 (Voyage M240).Based on the bestselling novel that was turned into an award-winning film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a joyous, feel-good comedy about taking risks, finding love, and embracing second chances, even in the most surprising of places. Headlining the show are celebrated stars of stage and screen, Hayley Mills (Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, Whistle Down the Wind) who stars as Evelyn, Paul Nicholas (Jesus Christ Superstar, BBC 1's Just Good Friends, EastEnders) who plays Douglas and Rula Lenska (ITV's Rock Follies, Coronation Street, Channel 4's Celebrity Big Brother) who performs as Madge in this feel-good tale of love and adventure.The show, which is currently in production at London's Richmond Theatre, will conduct three matinee and evening performances in the ship's Royal Court Theatre during the seven-night Transatlantic Crossing. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes Q&A, as well as workshops and other appearances with the star-studded cast.MSC Seascape showcases new productions and immersive experiences. MSC Cruises has revealed details of the new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape, including six fantastical new productions specially designed for the Chora Theatre. When MSC Seascape begins sailing in November this year, the innovative new Seaside Class flagship will provide endless hours of exclusive onboard entertainment featuring next-level production and interactive elements.The exciting new ship ship features the popular Dueling Pianos concept featured on MSC Seashore, which launched in 2021, as well as an entirely new theatre offering unique to MSC Seascape, including:SIX NEW PRODUCTIONS AT THE CHORA THEATREThe stunning Chora Theatre will be home to high-concept productions, with an exciting programme of varied shows offered every evening of the cruise, including six brand-new shows that will delight all guests.IMAGINOCEAN – Guests will be awe-struck by this ocean-themed production complete with aerial and flying acts, aquatic animal puppetry, vocalists, and dancers outfitted in beautiful couture costumes inspired by the sea.DREAMSCAPE – This otherworldly show will transport guests from real life to fantasy with circus performers, dancers and singers, along with interactive videos that will allow the audience to truly immerse themselves in an imaginary world.IN CONCERT – A cast of outstanding vocalists and dancers will perform the rock classics that guests know and love, with flashing lights and concert-style scenery that will make the audience rock out to their favourite hits.PREMIERE – Taking guests through cinematic history, singers and dancers will perform a celebration of movie genres showcasing the songs from unforgettable films with costumes and backdrops to match.SHALL WE DANCE – This enthralling dance performance will highlight a variety of dance styles from Latin, to ballroom, to contemporary, with technical artistry that will wow guests and leave them signing up for the next dance class on board.LOVE BLOOMS – Featuring larger-than-life costumes and a blooming garden that comes to life, this show brings nature on board with vocalists, dancers, and circus artists.BRAND NEW CONCEPT AT LE CABARET ROUGEInspired by French cabaret lounges of the 1920s, the Le Cabaret Rouge aft lounge will provide an elevated atmosphere for guests to enjoy unforgettable nights they will be talking about for the entirety of their sailing. Guests will be invited to step into the hottest new entertainment spot at sea, where they'll discover an exhilarating environment. With live performances, a band, singers, dancers, aerialists, contortionists, and many more specialty acts Le Cabaret Rouge brings the Roaring 20's back to life.MSC Voyager Club Cards Extended until Dec 2023 MSC Cruises is excited to advise they are extending Voyagers Club card benefits until 31 December, 2023 for cards expiring between October 2022 and April 2023.Voyagers Club members will have the unique opportunity to keep their current membership level and continue to receive all benefits. This is a great moment to book your next cruise and choose the destination you've been dreaming about.Book any cruise sailing between 1 November, 2022 and 28 February, 2023 before 30 November, 2022 and Voyagers Club members will receive 700 extra points credited before their departure. This is on top of the 5% membership discount to assist guests in upgrading their membership level faster. Silversea Reveals Enriching Line-Up of Experts for the Inaugural Sailing of Silver EndeavourSilversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has named its line-up of experts for the inaugural voyage of new ship Silver Endeavour℠, the world's most luxurious expedition ship. Departing round-trip from King George Island on November 21, 2022, Silver Endeavour will host qualified historians, marine biologists, anthropologists, naturalists, filmmakers, and more on her maiden voyage, enriching guests' experiences with informative lectures, workshops, and excursions as they journey deep into the White Continent. In celebration of the milestone occasion, Conrad Combrink—Silversea's SVP Expedition, Destination and Itinerary Management—will accompany travellers on the seven-day fly-cruise sailing.THE WHITE CONTINENT VIA ANTARCTICA BRIDGEFor the inaugural voyage of Silver Endeavour, Silversea's guests will fly directly to Antarctica in European business-class comfort through Antarctica Bridge, the cruise line's fly-cruise offering, embarking the ship on King George Island on November 21, 2022. Some of the destinations that guests might experience include the Antarctic Sound, where travellers may be greeted by towering ice formations as they approach the northernmost point of the Antarctic Peninsula. They will have the opportunity to explore the landscape, with hiking excursions, Zodiac tours, and kayaking, hosted by the expedition team. Days will be spent exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, with sightings of vast penguin colonies and other wildlife species, including whales, various other bird species, and seals. Following in the footsteps of famous explorers, Silversea plans to call in the South Shetland Islands, before returning to King George Island where guests will board a flight back to Punta Arenas.AN INDUSTRY-LEADING TEAMCaptain Niklas Peterstam, who has served aboard Silver Endeavour since September 2021, will welcome guests as the ship's Master for her inaugural season—together with his Senior Officers and an experienced crew. Strengthening Silversea's destination leadership, the cruise line's industry-leading expedition team will enrich the voyage with topical workshops, lectures, and guided tours. Led by Expedition Leader Marieke Egan, the team will embark the ship ahead of her maiden sailing and will remain on board for the duration of her inaugural Antarctica season. As well as benefiting from the presence of Silversea executive Conrad Combrink, guests travelling aboard Silver Endeavour's inaugural sailing will also enjoy lectures on Ernest Shackleton and the HMS Endeavour from Nicholas Crane, the former President of the Royal Geographical Society.Viking takes delivery of second expedition ship Viking announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Polaris, the company's second purpose-built expedition ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning at Fincantieri's VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway, where Viking's first expedition ship, the Viking Octantis, was delivered in December 2021. The Viking Polaris immediately set sail toward Amsterdam, where she will be named on September 30 by her ceremonial godmother, Ann Bancroft, one of the world's preeminent polar explorers. Currently sailing in the Great Lakes, the Viking Octantis will also be named on September 30 by her ceremonial godmother, Liv Arnesen, the world-renowned Norwegian explorer, lecturer, author and educator. From Amsterdam, the Viking Polaris will make her way to South America, and both ships will spend the Austral summer in Antarctica, before travelling north to the Great Lakes for a series of voyages during spring and summer.Viking Expedition ShipsThe new Polar Class Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris host 378 guests in 189 staterooms. The vessels are purpose-built for expeditions, at an ideal size for safety and comfort in remote destinations. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, guests are as close as possible to the most magnificent scenery on earth. Highlights include:The Aula: A stunning panoramic auditorium inspired by the University of Oslo's famed ceremonial hall, the former venue for the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Used for lectures, daily briefings, documentaries and films, this spectacular venue features a 4k laser-projected screen that retracts to expose floor-to-ceiling windows and 270° views.Finse Terrace: An outdoor lounge area just above sea level with recessed seating and lava rock “firepits,” the Finse Terrace was designed to allow guests the comforts of the ship al fresco while enjoying the dramatic scenery. Named after the Finse Plateau in Norway, where some of the greatest polar explorers, including Nansen and Amundsen, did their expedition training in preparation for their North and South Pole expeditions.The Hangar: A state-of-the-art, industry-first in-ship marina providing ease of embarkation and disembarkation of Special Operations Boats and other equipment while sheltered from the elements.The Bow: An important forward-viewing platform. And in the case of inclement weather, The Shelter is a comfortable, partially enclosed space for guests to warm up with a hot drink before going back out into the elements.The Science Lab: Developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge and Akvaplan-Niva, The Science Lab, at 380 sq. ft., is designed to support a broad range of research activities and is equipped with wet and dry laboratory facilities. Guests have supervised access to The Science Lab to learn from and participate in undertaking meaningful research with scientists.Expedition Central: The hub for the expedition team to consult with guests on their expedition activities and share knowledge about the destinations on a one-on-one basis, with the aid of 3D printed maps, digital screens, and a state-of-the-art spatial data visualization chart table.Dining Choices: The Restaurant offers fine dining featuring regional cuisine and always-available classics; the casual World Café offers an open kitchen, bakery, grill and premium seafood and sushi choices, as well as a wide range of international flavors; Mamsen's, named for the Hagen family matriarch, serves Scandinavian-inspired fare; and Manfredi's offers the best of Italian cuisine.The Nordic Spa: Following a day of exploration, The Nordic Spa offers guests opportunities to experience the ultimate healthy Nordic traditions, with an indoor heated pool set against expansive windows and a badestamp (wood-sided hot tub) that is open to the outside.Explorers' Lounge: Located high on the ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, the Explorers' Lounge provides guests an ideal space to take in the magnificent scenery, share discoveries with fellow travellers or to enjoy a drink.The Living Room: On the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris, The Living Room is located to maximize views of the surroundings through floor-to-ceiling windows and a library that informs even the best-read explorers. The Library is curated by acclaimed London bookshop Heywood Hill, as on all Viking vessels, as well as Cambridge University's Scott Polar Research Institute.Nordic Balcony: A first for polar expedition vessels, all staterooms on board Viking's expedition ships feature a Nordic Balcony, a sunroom that converts into an al fresco viewing platform with an observation shelf at elbow level to stabilize binoculars or a camera. Guests can choose from six stateroom categories that range from 222 sq. ft. to 1,223 sq. ft.—all with a Nordic Balcony, as well as a king-size bed and large bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, heated bathroom floor and anti-fog mirror. Every stateroom is also equipped with a unique floor-to-ceiling drying closet that circulates warm air to dry and store clothing and expedition gear.A-ROSA River Cruises gets smart with new smartphone appA-ROSA River Cruises has launched the ‘A-ROSA APP', a new smartphone app which has been designed to provide guests with one, easy to use place to find a wealth of information on their cruise, both prior to departure and once on board. Currently the app is available for all guests sailing on A-ROSA SENA, ahead of a fleet wide roll out for the 2023 season.The new app will hold all the relevant information from the ship's onboard programme such as restaurant and bar opening times, details of the evening buffet menu which is updated daily and times that the spa and sauna is open. Guests can book excursions in the ‘My Trip' section, view the cruise itinerary and find other facts about the ship and life on board.An integrated bar menu is also a feature of the new app, enabling drinks to be ordered digitally. All tables in the SENA BAR, CAPTAIN'S VIEW and THE A-ROSA MARKET have QR codes that guests can scan using their own smartphone. This will then open up the extensive bar menu in the app, from which drinks can be ordered and brought directly to guests table.The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play and is available for both iOS and Android users.This important development also plays a key role in the river cruise line's ongoing sustainability journey.and moreJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home Listen & Subscribe: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnEImage Credit: Carnival Splendor, Sydney. 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Welcome to another Word of Encouragement, # 25 of 2022, entitled, Do You Have The Tongue of The Learned ? References used 1. Zoom 2. Pixabay 3. King James Bible 4. Best Buy Scriptures used 1. Isaiah 50 : 4, The Prophet Isaiah speaking to us 2. Hebrews 4 : 12, A Letter written by Paul, Apostle Movie used 1. The Mircle Worker, with Ann Bancroft and Patty Duke Austin Please subscribe to the ministry's 2 youtube channels, 1. The Hidden Kingdoms 2. For Children of All Ages All Videos will be placed on the web site of Agape Love, Love Is Here at https://www.agapeloveishere.org Also, all videos will be Podcasted out in an audio format on Pastor Deborah's Agape Love's Podcast Show All Podcast Shows are accessible on the front page of the web site on the left hand side of the page. You can also follow Pastor Deborah on Twitter and Linkedin Love Pastor Deborah

Welcome to another Word of Encouragement, # 25 of 2022, entitled, Do You Have The Tongue of The Learned ? References used 1. Zoom 2. Pixabay 3. King James Bible 4. Best Buy Scriptures used 1. Isaiah 50 : 4, The Prophet Isaiah speaking to us 2. Hebrews 4 : 12, A Letter written by Paul, Apostle Movie used 1. The Mircle Worker, with Ann Bancroft and Patty Duke Austin Please subscribe to the ministry's 2 youtube channels, 1. The Hidden Kingdoms 2. For Children of All Ages All Videos will be placed on the web site of Agape Love, Love Is Here at https://www.agapeloveishere.org Also, all videos will be Podcasted out in an audio format on Pastor Deborah's Agape Love's Podcast Show All Podcast Shows are accessible on the front page of the web site on the left hand side of the page. You can also follow Pastor Deborah on Twitter and Linkedin Love Pastor Deborah

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Hosts Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson talk to investigative journalist and author Casey Michel about Russian oligarchs, how the U.S. helps them launder their money and the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war (3:00); and polar explorer and educator Ann Bancroft on the world of expeditions and what it takes to make them work (34:00). Also included is an update of local news (28:30). Matt Quast is technical director. (Note - due to Internet issues, there are occasional sound distortions.)This Week's GuestsCasey Michel, investigative journalisthttp://www.caseymichel.comCasey's Twitter accounthttps://twitter.com/cjcmichel?lang=enAnn Bancroft, explorer and educatorhttps://www.annbancroftfoundation.orgArticle LinksCasey Michel article in The Atlantic on oligarchs and sanctionshttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/03/russia-oligarchs-evade-sanctions-anonymous/626968/Government Links:City of Marine on St. Croix https://www.marineonstcroix.orgCity of Scandia https://www.cityofscandia.comMay Township:https://www.townofmay.orgWashington County https://www.co.washington.mn.us/Redistricting informationhttps://www.co.washington.mn.us/3367/RedistrictingBusiness/Organization Links:Marine Community Libraryhttps://marinecommunitylibrary.orgMarine Village School https://www.marinevillageschool.orgEvent Links:Washington County Historical Society annual meetinghttps://www.wchsmn.org/event/washington-county-historical-society-annual-meeting/

In episode 1, an understanding of what it feels like to stand on the very top of the world - from the very first woman to do it. Polar explorer Ann Bancroft has forged a path that's taken her to both poles, 1,700 miles across Antarctica on skis and into the classroom of millions of elementary school children. She made history and lit the world on fire in 1986 when she became the first woman to reach the North Pole and give young women a new kind of role model.

Hear from polar explorer, educator, and lecturer Ann Bancroft in an exclusive interview that will inspire you to continue the climb. Ann shares her personal story of outdoor adventure and provides insights on risk taking, mentorship, inspiring a global audience, and more. The W Pulse series, brought to you by Advisor Group, was created by the firm's Women Forward initiative and the Women's Advisory Board.

Dream, network, push the vision forward- pretty soon things fall in line.  During this episode of the Rebel and Be Well Podcast we had the fortune of interviewing polar explorer Ann Bancroft. Not only a renowned adventurer, but one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams. Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments. Ann's passion for exploring our natural world is matched by her enthusiasm for teaching children. After earning a bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Oregon, Ann taught physical and special education in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and coached various high school sports. Ann founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation (ABF) in 1991 to support the educational mission of the historic all-women's Antarctic polar expedition in 1993.  On this episode we talk about discovering passion and purpose. Ann discusses how finding greater purpose, and a broader mission than your own ambition, is the true game changer and catalyst for reaching remarkable goals.  We asked Ann: What is the journey of finding and maintaining purpose in life? Share with us decisions that you'll never forget. Where are the lessons that add to the richness of life? What else we covered: - Moments of truth - Batting isolation and ambiguity when we are unable to plan and find security - Using nature as the classroom to learn and find your way- expediting the learning process - How community operates as a true pillar in health - Never stop doing the basics - Do your homework, and always come prepared - Fire Round - books, what we need more of in the world, new things to try, sitting in the gray and personality traits   - One simple tool to help maintain resilience "When you cast your net, you do catch a lot of wonderful fish who will have the same passion for what you want to do, and they join in." - Ann Bancroft, Author, Polar Explorer, and ABF Founder Resources - Get more information about Ann Bancroft's Foundation, and it's life-changing programs below: https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/ (https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/) - Meet and learn from Ann in-person winter 2022 during her keynote at February Love Work retreat- open to all. The event is hosted in conjunction with SEB (Anytime Fitness): https://thepointretreats.com/program-retreat/504 (https://thepointretreats.com/program-retreat/504) Experiences Cold Plunge Dog Sledding Wim Hof Breathwork Massages & Meditation Ice Bar at Chuck Runyon's Cabin Retreat Objectives Deepen understanding of self through personal and professional assessments & activities. Learn how to apply the 4 P's of LoveWork into life and work. Understand how to develop a transformative mindset that can allow you to change for the better. Discover the beauty and joy of purpose, giving and receiving. Embrace the fun, adventure, and play in trying something new. Space and time for self-care, self-compassion and self-love. Create a community that will...

Ann Bancroft was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot with dog sleds in 1986. A few years later she skied across the ice to the South Pole with a group of three other women, inspiring students across the country with updates along the journey.  But polar expeditions aren't her only legacy. Bancroft started a foundation 25 years ago that has awarded grants totaling more than $2 million to thousands of Minnesotan girls who have big dreams and need a boost.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Bancroft and the new executive director of the Ann Bancroft Foundation about encouraging and uplifting girls. Guests:  Ann Bancroft is an adventurer, author and teacher. She was the first woman to reach the North Pole on foot and sled and to complete a number of other expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. She's the founder of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.  Ethelind B. Kaba is executive director of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.

Minnesota native. Earned a teaching degree from the University of Oregon and taught a short few years before joining a team to dogsled to the North Pole.    As first known woman to travel across the ice to the top of the world, I made a promise to not only follow my dreams but create something bigger than my own personal ambitions.    All my expeditions since have education with them - thus inspiring millions of kids. One focus always is helping girls and women find their voice and potential in whatever they do.    This theme traveled as I became first women to ski to both poles, lead the first all women's expedition to the South Pole in 1992/93 - Lead a team of all women across Greenland 1992 and later cross Antarctica with Liv Arnesen. 2000/01. Many wonderful trips in between on rock and snow, or on water - frozen and liquid.    I started the Ann Bancroft Foundation in Minnesota that gives small monetary grants to girls to try an experience to find courage to find their way in the world as strong and confident and engaged humans.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons.    Support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast and subscribe - super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.   Show notes Who is Ann Going to college to become a teacher Following her childhood dream 65, years young  Spending the past 20+ years working with Liv Arnesen Feeling very blessed about her life How her life diverted and changed into the adventure and expedition world at 29 years old Wanting to go to the South Pole How the opportunity came about  Finding herself on the team and how it changed her life Why you have to just go for it Lessons learned from the South Pole The moments of truth  Her love of long expeditions How have polar expeditions changed over the years Wanting to do something for women and girls Being a teacher outside of the classroom Do challenges get easier…. Why you can not short cut preparation Going back to focus on the basics Dealing with setbacks and failure  Why it takes courage to put yourself out there Being able to learn from past mistakes Wanting to cross all of Antarctica in 1992  Having no money and no sponsors What is the legacy they wanted to leave behind Making the most painful decision in her life Connecting with Liv Arnesen Tent life…. Focusing on raising the voices of girls and women Bancroft Arnesen Explore - Access Water  The next challenge on the Mississippi  Quick Fire Questions Honesty - Integrity - Courage Final words of advise for women and girls who want to divert to a different path “I can because she did” The power of living your potential.   Social Media   The Ann Bancroft Foundation empowers girls to imagine something bigger through grants, mentorship, and ongoing development opportunities. The Ann Bancroft Foundation is giving Minnesota girls the strength to achieve their full potential.   www.annbancroftfoundation.org    Instagram: @abfdreamers   Facebook: @AnnBancroftFoundation    Twitter: @ABFdreamers   

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Liv Arnesen and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica's landmass — completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek. Liv have had to endure male screaming out “damn woman” as she overtakes them in the classic Birkebeiner cross-country ski race in Norway and when Liv and Ann pitched their 2001 Antarctic crossing expedition CEO's have reproached them for not looking strong enough. The arguments against women presence in Antarctica leads back to 1900s with inability of the weaker sex to surviving the hostile conditions. Modern doubts circle around women threatening the male culture with cat-fighting and sexual promiscuity. It's been a long struggle to prove that women can hold their own in polar regions why Liv and Ann's traverse over the Antarctica continent in 2000/2001 was so important. www.meetingexplorers.com

Charlie is a change agent who shepherds ideas, resources and talent to drive sustainable growth. Passionate about transformation and innovation; he is a leader who ignites teams to accomplish remarkable results. He is a Harvard Business School graduate who has led, founded, run and worked in organizations in 16 different industries. He’s served in various organizations including corporate, small business, start-up, non-profit – and in leadership roles such as President, Chairman, board member, founder, consultant, coach, and trustee.  Previous to joining Bridge Builders Collaborative, Charlie was President of Ideas to Go, an innovation-consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies on the front end of their innovation cycle. His career has included Wall Street, corporate marketing stints at HJ Heinz and Pillsbury. In 1998, he formed your expedition, the first for-profit expedition company in U.S. history, launched by the historic Bancroft Arnesen Expedition across Antarctica by polar explorers Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen. The expedition generated 2.2 billion media impressions globally, and was supported by such brands as Volvo, Motorola, Pfizer, Girl Scouts, Apple, CNN.  Bridge Builders Collaborative (BBC) Website

Tony Award winner Cady Huffman had just driven across the country to come back east after performing with Dame Edna. She has no agent and wasn’t sure what was next and then she got a phone call from a casting director asking her to do a reading for producers of a musical adaptation of the Mel Brooks film , “The Producers.” They rehearsed for just a few days and then did the reading with the glorious Ann Bancroft sitting in the front row. After they did a second reading Mel Brooks told Cady “ Kid when this thing goes- you are in!” In this episode Cady describes what it was like to watch Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane find their way to the iconic pairing of Bialystock and Bloom and what happens on Tony night when you lose track of your Harry Winston jewels and your body guard ! Hosted by Ilana Levine, Produced by Alan Seales, part of the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-talk discussion for E.N. Thompson forum discussion by Ann Bancroft.

Pre-talk video for the Ann Bancroft talk "No Horizon is So Far."

Liv (pronounced ‘leave’) is a Norwegian educator, cross-country skier, adventurer, guide, and motivational speaker. Liv led the first unsupported women’s crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap in 1992. In 1994, she made international headlines becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South pole – a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km).   A self-proclaimed “keen” but not fanatical outdoors enthusiast, Liv is most interested in the development of adults and children. Through her diverse roles as a polar explorer, educator and motivational leader, Liv ignites passion in others to reach beyond their normal boundaries and achieve their dreams by sharing her own stories about exploring some of the most remote places on earth.   MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS February 2001 — Arnesen and American polar explorer Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica’s landmass — completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek. 1996— Arnesen climbs the north side of Mount Everest, getting to within 6,200 ft (1,900 m) of the summit before altitude sickness forces her to descend. 1994 — Arnesen makes international headlines by becoming the first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole — a 50-day expedition of 745 miles (1,200 km) 1992 — Arnesen leads the first unsupported women’s crossing of the Greenland Ice Cap. Take a listen to Liv as she shares more about her life and adventures on the Tough Girl Podcast.   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.   Show notes Who is Liv What Liv is up to at the moment Her childhood dream of skiing to the South Pole Growing up in the outskirts of Oslo and loving the outdoors Their religion was Mother Nature Being divorced with 3 girls and 6 grandchildren  Her dreams when she was younger “That’s a boy’s dream” Being inspired by other women in the world  Doing the first unsupported women’s crossing of Greenland Ice Cap Getting the funding together for the South Pole crossing  Not being able to get any Norwegian sponsorship Having to take out a personal loan to pay for the trip When her dream became a reality  Why it felt like a holiday! Being scared of the crevasses  Staying for an extra 10 days in the South Pole and working washing dishes Adventure blues? Wanting to combine adventure and education  Doing a Master of Management Teaming up with Ann Bancroft Creating a program called ‘Dare to Dream’ Visiting Ann in the USA Finding her ‘Sister Soul’ Risk management in extreme situations  How the world of adventure has changed over the past 30 years Feeling very privileged What adventure means to Liv The Access water project  Mental resilience  Mastering patience Wanting to paddle down one river on each continent  Being a Wings Fellow  Quick Fire Questions Final words of advice   Social Media    Website - www.livarnesen.com    Facebook  - Bancroft Arnesen Explore @BancroftArnesen    Instagram  @livarnesen_com    Twitter @LivArnesen   

Does Paula have what it takes to be a polar explorer? Actual polar explorer Ann Bancroft drops by to tell us what it’s like up there, and give us the skinny on all the fatty meals Paula will need to eat! Plus - we’re sorry, our bad... it’s time for your latest complaints in our Department of Corrections! GUEST Ann Bancroft Explorer https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/   HOUSE BAND Ansel Norris Trumpet https://www.anselnorris.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Then-22 year old Natalie Warren and her friend Ann Raiho took a 2,000-mile journey by paddle from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay in 2011. But ten years later, the biggest challenge Natalie says she faced might surprise you. Author Natalie Warren to discuss her new book Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic at a virtual launch, 7:00 PM CT, Tuesday, February 9, 2021. The evening will include an introduction by polar explorer Ann Bancroft, music, videos, trivia, poetry, storytelling, and a Q&A moderated by environmental activist and canoe expeditioner Lee Vue. The event is co-hosted by the Friends of the Boundary Waters, St. Croix River Association, Friends of the Mississippi River, Voyageurs Conservancy, Magers & Quinn Booksellers, and University of Minnesota Press. Register at: Z.UMN.EDU/WARRENLAUNCH .

If you've ever wondered what to do with your summer and considered (1) making history, (2) spending the whole thing on a wild 2,000-mile canoe trip, and (3) putting your relationship with your best friend to the ultimate test, then you know exactly what author Natalie Warren has experienced. In the summer after graduating college, Natalie and Ann Raiho set off on the banks of the Minnesota River with the ultimate goal of reaching the Arctic waters of Canada's Hudson Bay in 90 days or less. Natalie writes all about their journey in her book HUDSON BAY BOUND, and is here today to chat with another history-making explorer, Ann Bancroft, who, along with Liv Arnesen, were the first two women to cross Antarctica. This conversation was recorded in October 2020. More on Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic: z.umn.edu/hudsonbaybound. More on Ann Bancroft's historic journey across Antarctica: z.umn.edu/nohorizon

Today we celebrate the birth and life of Ann Bancroft, Arctic explorer.

SEPTEMBER 29 -- 1955 Happy Birthday adventurer Ann Bancroft (tackled Artic and Antartic); 2005 NYT reporter Judith Miller released from jail; 1818 Happy Amniversary Samuel Morse/Lucretia Walker; Sports: 1985 Warren Moon, Oilers sacked 12 times by Cowboys, 1954 Willie Mays makes famous over the shoulder catch

Ann Bancroft – Author, teacher, adventurer, and public speaker. Interviewed shortly before Bancroft led a four-woman expedition to the South Pole on skis. This personal conversation explores Ann’s ambitions, fears and her need to push herself.   This story is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.

We're really trying to give you a themed December. Welcome to Women of the North Pole! Amy covers Ann Bancroft, the first woman to reach the North Pole. Shelby talks about the first all-women relay expedition to the North Pole. We're getting super niche here, people. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

We're really trying to give you a themed December. Welcome to Women of the North Pole! Amy covers Ann Bancroft, the first woman to reach the North Pole. Shelby talks about the first all-women relay expedition to the North Pole. We're getting super niche here, people. Intro Song: What I Do by Kristy Krüger © ℗Just Like Freddy Music ASCAP Instagram: herstorythepodcast  

On this episode of Life Gets real Ann Reed talks with Ann Bancroft. This is a podcast series of interviews with women, all of them over 60. It’s conversations about experiences of life so far, what’s behind, and what’s ahead. With heart and humor, we talk about grief, love, loss, hope — what happened and how did we get to be where we are right now.  It’s women’s stories.

With a focus on emotional resilience and courage, along with the motto to never look back, Ann Bancroft, the first woman to successfully finish expeditions to both the North and South poles, will share stories that are relatable to all of us – both in the workplace and personally.

Have you heard the word dyslexia before? It's a term used to describe when people have a hard time learning to read. It's actually very common because reading is a fairly new skill that humans have developed. In this episode we do a deep dive on dyslexia. We'll look at how our brains have cobbled together the ability to read by re-purposing parts of the brain that evolved for other functions. And we’ll learn what scientists think might be going on in the brains of people with dyslexia when they learn to read. We also talk to Ann Bancroft, a Polar explorer and educator who also has dyslexia, about why getting lost can be fun. Plus we’ll hear a new Mystery Sound and find out if mice actually do love cheese in our Moment of Um. This episode is sponsored by Sun Basket (sunbasket.com/brains), Old El Paso, and Panama City Beach (VisitPanamaCityBeach.com). You can support the show at brainson.org/donate

Episode Details LIVE from the Twin Cities Women’s Expo! Sue pitches her podcast, visits the Anger Hut and sits down with her special guest, the explorer, Ann Bancroft! Island of Discarded Women Episode #2 was produced by Sue Scott  Written by Sue Scott, Shanan Custer and Laura Buchholz  Cast: Shanan Custer, Silvia Pontaza, Dexieng Yang, Candace Barrett... The post Ep. 2 The Pitch – LIVE – with Guest Ann Bancroft appeared first on Island of Discarded Women podcast.

Ann Bancroft was the first woman to visit the North Pole. Since that trip, she's led trips across Greenland and to the South Pole. Now, she's traveling waterways on all seven continents. Kerry found Ann in Minneapolis, MN, and they talked about the allure of the polar regions, finding funding, and Ann's focus on educational programming. For more about this interview, head to http://kerrygross.com/interview-ann-bancroft/

Sidney Poitier becomes first black male actor to win an Oscar.When Sidney Poitier became the first black man to win an Academy Award for best actor, it was not without controversy. Just for pecking him on the cheek as she presented him with the Oscar on April 13, 1964, actress Ann Bancroft was called scandalous in the U.S. Poitier won the award for his role in the movie Lilies of the Field. In the film, he played construction worker Homer Smith, a man who built a church for a group of nuns. After growing up in poverty in the Bahamas, Poitier moved to New York, only to have difficulty landing acting jobs due to his Bahaman accent. He finally played a doctor alongside Richard Widmark in the 1950 movie, No Way Out. His big break came five years later in The Blackboard Jungle, after which he built a career known for challenging American stereotypes of blacks. His first on-screen inter-racial kiss with actress Katharine Hepburn in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, and his portrayal of a police detective in In the Heat of the Night, both in 1967, went against American conventions. So did recognizing blacks at the Oscars. It had been a long 25 years since Hattie McDaniel (the first African American to win an Oscar) had clinched best supporting actress in 1939 for her role in Gone with the Wind. Even after Poitier finally won an Oscar title without the word “supporting,” blacks had to wait 35 years to see Denzel Washington and Halle Berry win Oscars for best actor and best actress, respectively. That was 2002, the same year Poitier was given a lifetime achievement award at the Academy Awards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates And Punks, And  other revolutionaries who shaped history (Ten Speed Press) From the authors of the New York Times bestselling book Rad American Women A-Z, comes a bold new collection of 40 biographical profiles, each accompanied by a striking illustrated portrait, showcasing extraordinary women from around the world. In Rad Women Worldwide, writer Kate Schatz and artist Miriam Klein Stahl tell fresh, engaging, and inspiring tales of perseverance and radical success by pairing well researched and riveting biographies with powerful and expressive cut-paper portraits. Featuring an array of diverse figures from Hatshepsut (the great female king who ruled Egypt peacefully for two decades) and Malala Yousafzi (the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize) to Poly Styrene (legendary teenage punk and lead singer of X-Ray Spex) and Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft (polar explorers and the first women to cross Antarctica), this progressive and visually arresting book is a compelling addition to women's history. RAD Facts! Rad Women Worldwide tells 40 stories from 31 countries. Artist Miriam Klein Stahl created the papercut illustrations in the book using paper, pencil, and an X-Acto knife. The book features an additional 250 names of rad women from around the world for readers to continue their own research. Rad Women A-Z has been featured everywhere from NPR and MSNBC to Teen Vogue, MTV, Elle, and Buzzfeed. It also won Best Picture Book at the 2016 Northern California Independent Bookseller Association Awards. Kate Schatz is a feminist writer, educator, editor, and the author of the 33 1/3 book Rid of Me: A Story. Miriam Klein Stahl is an artist, educator, and activist. They are the author and illustrator, respectively, of Rad American Women A-Z and both live in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

Polar explorer and educator, Ann Bancroft chosen as keynote speaker at the White House Arctic Science Ministerial in Washington D.C. next week. “Having witnessed first hand the changes since my first dogsled expedition in 1986 to the present, I am very honored to be invited to keynote the first ever White House Arctic Science Ministerial bringing together 300 international stakeholders from 25 nations responding to President Obama's call for a global, collective push for near future solutions to the unique challenges we face with changes taking place in the Arctic.” More at http://www.abeautiful.world/stories/ann-bancroft-1st-woman-to-dogsled-to-the-north-pole/

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about how all across the world Bears are beginning to rise up against humans, two people encounter "Monster" at Lake Champlain, the after the break the guys discuss "The Third Man Factor". The Third Man factor or Third Man Effect refers to the reported situations where an unseen presence such as a "spirit" provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences. Sir Ernest Shackleton in his book South, described his belief that an incorporeal being joined him and two others during the final leg of their journey. Shackleton wrote, "during that long and racking march of thirty-six hours over the unnamed mountains and glaciers of South Georgia, it seemed to me often that we were four, not three."His admission resulted in other survivors of extreme hardship coming forward and sharing similar experiences. In recent years well-known adventurers like climber Reinhold Messner and polar explorers Peter Hillary and Ann Bancroft have reported the experience. One study of cases involving adventurers reported that the largest group involved climbers, with solo sailors and shipwreck survivors being the second most common group, followed by polar explorers. Thanks for listening to Expanded Perspectives. Don't forget to write us review on iTunes and if you want more, there is always Expanded Perspectives Elite! Show Notes: Bears are Rising Up Against Humans Everywhere Two People Encounter "Monster" at Lake Champlain Guardian Angels Or The Third Man Factor Third Man Factor "The Third Man Factor" Book by John Geiger "The Angel Effect" Book by John Geiger Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by permission from Pretty Lights! Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin Fly Away Another Day Finally Moving Almost Familiar

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about how all across the world Bears are beginning to rise up against humans, two people encounter "Monster" at Lake Champlain, the after the break the guys discuss "The Third Man Factor". The Third Man factor or Third Man Effect refers to the reported situations where an unseen presence such as a "spirit" provides comfort or support during traumatic experiences. Sir Ernest Shackleton in his book South, described his belief that an incorporeal being joined him and two others during the final leg of their journey. Shackleton wrote, "during that long and racking march of thirty-six hours over the unnamed mountains and glaciers of South Georgia, it seemed to me often that we were four, not three."His admission resulted in other survivors of extreme hardship coming forward and sharing similar experiences. In recent years well-known adventurers like climber Reinhold Messner and polar explorers Peter Hillary and Ann Bancroft have reported the experience. One study of cases involving adventurers reported that the largest group involved climbers, with solo sailors and shipwreck survivors being the second most common group, followed by polar explorers. Thanks for listening to Expanded Perspectives. Don't forget to write us review on iTunes and if you want more, there is always Expanded Perspectives Elite! Show Notes: Bears are Rising Up Against Humans Everywhere Two People Encounter "Monster" at Lake Champlain Guardian Angels Or The Third Man Factor Third Man Factor "The Third Man Factor" Book by John Geiger "The Angel Effect" Book by John Geiger Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by permission from Pretty Lights! Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin Fly Away Another Day Finally Moving Almost Familiar

Everyone's hunting for treasure... but nobody's idea of treasure is the same. Some seek riches and fame while others search for solitude and certainty. Join host Heather McElhatton on a search for Adventure, Expedition and the Hunt for Treasure, featuring Ann Bancroft, first woman to reach the North Pole by dogsled. A Beautiful World is a pilot program presented by Heather McElhatton, Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media. The show explores news through stories you don't normally hear stories about what's working around the globe. A Beautiful World is performed in front of a live audience, in a fast-paced, mixed-media format. The program is hosted by best-selling author Heather McElhatton, whom listeners may know from her contributions to This American Life, Marketplace and MPR News. Visit www.prettylittlemistakes.com for more stories, photos and strange collections.