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Dr. Michał Piekarski is Assistant Professor at the Institute of International and Security Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Wrocław. His research focuses on national security issues, particularly hybrid threats, maritime security, and Poland's strategic culture. J. Overton is the co-host of the Sea Control podcast and edited the essay collection “Seapower by Other Means,” and is a member of the Military Writers Guild.    Links -   Hybrid Threats from Russia to NATO's Littoral States on the Baltic Sea Guardians of the North Atlantic: NATO Maritime Strategies and Naval Operations in Turbulent Times The Institute of International and Security Studies at the University of Wrocław  

In de nieuwste aflevering van Met groene kracht vooruit zoomen we met Arne Jan Polman (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) in op het Europese project Magpie, waarin maar liefst 44 Europese partijen vijf jaar lang werkten aan innovatieprojecten om de transities te versnellen. Een project binnen Magpie is Offshore Charging. Evert Han Huernink van Bluewater vertelt over het project en het belang van Magpie: "Ik denk dat dit concept zonder Magpie misschien nog wel in de 'Powerpointfase' zou zitten."Meelezen met de aflevering? Download het transcript.

Muamer Brajanac og resten af EfB-holdet er klar til at gøre sit søndag eftermiddag, så drømmen om Superligaen kan blive en realitet. Slår EfB hjemme Lyngby - samtidig med at Kolding besejrer Horsens, så spiller Brajanac og co. i Superligaen efter sommerferien. Så EfB-topscoreren har også en lille bøn til spillerne fra hjembyen Kolding. Hør interviewet her:

Den 47 meter høje Blue Water-silo på Esbjerg Havn forvandles til Danmarks mest ambitiøse street art-projekt. Det gigantiske maleri bliver Gadens Museums første permanente kunstværk. Det skabes af den verdensberømte kunstner Emmanuel Jarus, som går i gang allerede i næste måned. Vi har talt med Per Bank fra Foreningen Gadens Museum, om hvordan ideen opstod.

A Strood woman has been banned from Bluewater after being found with £5,000 worth of stolen goods. Sonia Virdi, 36, of Cooling Road was caught on CCTV stealing from stores including New Look, Pull and Bear and River Island in November and December last year. Also in today's podcast, a man suspected of stealing a phone from a child has been caught, after jumping out of a window in Maidstone as he tried to avoid police. Sean McFetridge - who's 43 and from Yalding Hill - was escaping as officers entered a property in Hope Street on April 17th. A man who started taking ketamine when he was just 14 has issued a stark warning to other young people as he recovers at a facility in Kent. Use of the drug has been growing - particularly among young people. At his worst, Joel Booker was taking around 14 grams of the substance a day which left him with serious bladder damage. He's been speaking about the treatment he's received at Kenward Trust in Yalding. An appeal has been launched by a Medway charity as they look to raise money after their funding was cut. Whoo Cares is based on the Hoo Peninsula and helps residents with things like medical appointments, housing and benefits, and community activities. And in sport, Gareth Ainsworth says he's experienced his worst day as Gillingham manager. They were beaten 6-2 at Barnet in league two on Saturday. The home side needed a win to be in with a chance of pushing for the play-offs while the Gills were playing for pride after a disappointing season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back! This week, we're navigating the chaos of the school run, surviving the Easter holiday growth spurts, and questioning the astronomical price of kids' footwear. We're also opening up the listener mailbag to solve your spring hen do and wedding guest dilemmas.This Week The School Shoe Scandal & The £90 Trainer Dilemma: We head to Bluewater to discuss why kids' trainers now cost a staggering £90, and how to deal with an eight-year-old who thinks your fashion choices are "dead".Hen Do & Wedding SOS: We tackle listener requests for specific event styling. From a May vineyard tour (think chic waistcoats and smart flat sandals) to a Parisian hen do involving macaron baking and karaoke (hello, elegant city shorts!), we've got your spring social calendar covered.Summer Uniforms & Growing Pains: With the kids outgrowing their entire wardrobes just weeks before half-term, we discuss the struggle of the summer uniform haul. Plus, we ask the experts (you!): are growing pains actually a real thing, or just an excuse for a midnight snack?The Vinted Occasion Hack: We share our top tips for finding "worn once" designer wedding guest outfits on Vinted, including some brilliant recent finds from Boden and River Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=tindogpodcast&_pgn=1&isRefine=true&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l49496 Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a 2001 American animated science fiction adventure film directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, produced by Don Hahn, and written by Tab Murphy. Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, it stars Michael J. Fox, James Garner, Cree Summer, Don Novello, Phil Morris, Claudia Christian, Jacqueline Obradors, Florence Stanley, David Ogden Stiers, John Mahoney, Jim Varney, Corey Burton and Leonard Nimoy. Set in 1914, the film follows young linguist Milo Thatch, who gains possession of a sacred book, which he believes will guide him and a crew of mercenaries to the lost city of Atlantis. Development of the film began after production had finished on The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). Instead of another musical, directors Trousdale and Wise, producer Hahn, and screenwriter Murphy decided to do an adventure film inspired by the works of Jules Verne. Atlantis: The Lost Empire was notable for adopting the distinctive visual style of comic book artist Mike Mignola, one of the film's production designers. The film made greater use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) than any of Disney's previous traditionally animated features and remains one of the few to have been shot in anamorphic format. Linguist Marc Okrand constructed an Atlantean language specifically for use in the film. James Newton Howard provided the film's musical score. The film was released at a time when audience interest in animated films was shifting away from traditional animation toward films with full CGI. Atlantis: The Lost Empire premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on June 3, 2001, and went into its general release on June 15. The film received mixed reviews from critics. Budgeted at around $90–120 million, Atlantis grossed over $186 million worldwide, $84 million of which was earned in North America; its lackluster box office response was identified as a result of being released in competition with Shrek, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, The Fast and the Furious and Dr. Dolittle 2. As a result of the film's box office failure, Disney cancelled a planned spin-off animated television series, Team Atlantis; an underwater Disneyland attraction; and a volcanic Magic Kingdom attraction based on it. Atlantis was nominated for several awards, including seven Annie Awards, and won Best Sound Editing at the 2002 Golden Reel Awards. The film was released on VHS and DVD on January 29, 2002, and on Blu-ray on June 11, 2013. Despite its initial reception, reception in later years became favorable and has given Atlantis a cult following[5] and reappraisal from critics as a mistreated classic, due in part to Mignola's unique artistic influence.[6][7] A direct-to-video sequel, Atlantis: Milo's Return, was released in 2003. Plot In 1914 Washington, D.C., archaeo-linguist Milo Thatch obsesses over finding the legendary lost city of Atlantis, believed to have sunk thousands of years ago. His employers ridicule his theories, but he gains an unexpected ally in eccentric millionaire Preston B. Whitmore, a friend of Milo's deceased adventurer grandfather who also sought the city. Determined to honor his old friend's quest, Whitmore recruits Milo for an expedition to Atlantis, having recently uncovered the Shepherd's Journal, an ancient Atlantean manuscript that contains directions to the lost city. Aboard the submarine Ulysses, Milo meets his teammates: Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke, Lieutenant Helga Sinclair, demolitions expert Vincenzo Santorini, geologist Gaetan "Mole" Molière, medical officer Joshua Sweet, mechanic Audrey Ramirez, radio operator Wilhelmina Packard, mess cook Jebidiah "Cookie" Farnsworth, and a platoon of mercenaries. Upon reaching a cave entrance leading to the lost city, the submarine is destroyed by a massive mechanical leviathan, killing most of the crew. Milo and the survivors escape in smaller craft, navigating through the cave to emerge among ancient ruins. Milo translates the journal, guiding the team through caves beneath a dormant volcano until they reach the worn remains of Atlantis. There, they are greeted by Princess Kidagakash "Kida" Nedakh, who, despite being around 8,500 years old, has the appearance of a young woman. She leads them to her father, King Kashekim, who orders them to leave. Learning that Milo can read their language—a skill lost to the Atlanteans over millennia—Kida asks for his help in uncovering their forgotten history and highly-advanced technology, without which the city has declined and resources have dwindled. Milo learns that Atlantis is powered by the Heart of Atlantis, a massive crystal that grants longevity and health to its citizens through the smaller crystals they carry. Rourke betrays Milo and the Atlanteans, revealing his true intention to steal the Heart for profit, despite knowing the Atlanteans will perish without it. He mortally wounds the King while seizing control and uncovers the crystal's hidden location beneath the city. Sensing the danger, the crystal merges with Kida, who is then captured by Rourke. He departs with the crystallized Kida and his mercenaries, except for Vincenzo, Molière, Sweet, Audrey, Packard, and Cookie, who refuse to take part in the Atlanteans' destruction. Before dying, the King reveals that Atlantis was devastated by a megatsunami after he attempted to weaponize the crystal's vast power. To protect the city, the crystal merged with a royal family member, Kida's mother. This created a protective dome over the city's inner district, shielding it from total destruction as Atlantis sank beneath the waves, but Kida's mother never returned. To prevent the crystal from ever merging with Kida, the King hid it, inadvertently accelerating Atlantis' decline. He warns Milo that Kida will be lost forever if she is not soon separated from the crystal and pleads with him to save her. Alongside his allies, Milo rallies the Atlanteans to reactivate their long-dormant flying machines. Together, they eliminate Rourke and his mercenaries in the volcano. Milo and the others fly the crystallized Kida back to Atlantis as the volcano erupts. Kida ascends into the air and awakens Stone Guardians, who erect a barrier that shields the city from the lava flow. With Atlantis saved, the crystal separates from Kida and remains suspended in the sky. Milo chooses to stay in Atlantis with Kida, having fallen in love with her. Before returning to the surface, Vincenzo, Molière, Sweet, Audrey, Packard, and Cookie each receive a small crystal and a share of treasure. The six reunite with Preston on the surface and agree to keep their adventure a secret to protect Atlantis. Preston opens a package from Milo containing his own crystal and a note thanking him. The newly crowned Queen Kida and Milo carve a stone effigy of her father to join those of past rulers floating beside the Heart of Atlantis, as the city stands restored to its former glory. Voice cast Production layout sketch of Milo and Kida. Milo's character design was based in part on sketches of the film's language consultant, Marc Okrand. Michael J. Fox as Milo James Thatch, a linguist and cartographer at the Smithsonian who was recruited to decipher The Shepherd's Journal while directing an expedition to Atlantis. James Garner as Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke, the leader of the band of mercenaries for the Atlantean expedition. Cree Summer as Kidagakash "Kida" Nedakh, the Princess of Atlantis and Milo's love interest. Natalie Strom provided dialogue for Kida as a young child. Summer also voiced the unnamed Queen of Atlantis, Kida's mother and Kashekim's wife who was "chosen" by the Crystal during the sinking of the city. John Mahoney as Preston B. Whitmore, an eccentric millionaire who funds the expedition to Atlantis. Lloyd Bridges was originally cast and recorded as Whitmore, but he died before completing the film. Mahoney's zest and vigor led to Whitmore's personality being reworked for the film.[8] Claudia Christian as Lieutenant Helga Katrina Sinclair, Rourke's German-born second-in-command. Don Novello as Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini, an Italian demolitions expert. Phil Morris as Dr. Joshua Strongbear Sweet, a medic of African-American and Arapaho descent. Jacqueline Obradors as Audrey Rocio Ramirez, a Puerto Rican mechanic and the youngest member of the expedition. Corey Burton as Gaetan "Mole" Molière, a French geologist who acts like a mole. Jim Varney as Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth, a Western-style chuckwagon chef. Varney died in February 2000, before the production ended, and the film was dedicated to his memory. Steven Barr recorded supplemental dialogue for Cookie. Florence Stanley as Wilhelmina Bertha Packard: an elderly, sarcastic, chain-smoking radio operator who is also the expedition's photographer. Leonard Nimoy as Kashekim Nedakh, the King of Atlantis and Kida's father. David Ogden Stiers as Fenton Q. Harcourt, a board member of the Smithsonian Institution who dismisses Milo's belief in the existence of Atlantis. Production Development The production team visited New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns to get a sense of the underground spaces depicted in the film. The idea for Atlantis: The Lost Empire was conceived in October 1996 when Don Hahn, Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, and Tab Murphy lunched at a Mexican restaurant in Burbank, California. Having recently completed The Hunchback of Notre Dame,[9] the producer, directors and screenwriter wanted to keep the Hunchback crew together for another film with an "Adventureland" setting rather than a "Fantasyland" setting.[10] Drawing inspiration from Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), they set out to make a film which would fully explore Atlantis (compared to the brief visit depicted in Verne's novel).[11] While primarily utilizing the Internet to research the mythology of Atlantis,[12] the filmmakers became interested in the clairvoyant readings of Edgar Cayce and decided to incorporate some of his ideas—notably that of a mother-crystal which provides power, healing, and longevity to the Atlanteans—into the story.[13] They also visited museums and old army installations to study the technology of the early 20th century (the film's time period), and traveled underground in New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns to view the subterranean trails which would serve as a model for the approach to Atlantis in the film.[14] The filmmakers wanted to avoid the common depiction of Atlantis as "crumbled Greek columns underwater", said Wise.[15] "From the get-go, we were committed to designing it top to bottom. Let's get the architectural style, clothing, heritage, customs, how they would sleep, and how they would speak. So we brought people on board who would help us develop those ideas."[16] Art director David Goetz stated, "We looked at Mayan architecture, styles of ancient, unusual architecture from around the world, and the directors really liked the look of Southeast Asian architecture."[17] The team later took ideas from other architectural forms, including Cambodian, Indian, and Tibetan works.[18] Hahn added, "If you take and deconstruct architecture from around the world into one architectural vocabulary, that's what our Atlantis looks like."[19] The overall design and circular layout of Atlantis were also based on the writings of Plato,[18] and his quote "in a single day and night of misfortune, the island of Atlantis disappeared into the depths of the sea"[20] was influential from the beginning of production.[9] The crew wore T-shirts which read "ATLANTIS—Fewer songs, more explosions" due to the film's plan as an action-adventure (unlike previous Disney animated features, which were musicals).[21] Language The Atlantean letter A, created by artist John Emerson. Kirk Wise noted that its design was a treasure map showing the path to the crystal, "The Heart of Atlantis". Main article: Atlantean language Marc Okrand, who developed the Klingon language for the Star Trek television and theatrical productions, was hired to devise the Atlantean language for Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Guided by the directors' initial concept for it to be a "mother-language", Okrand employed an Indo-European word stock with its own grammatical structure. He would change the words if they began to sound too much like an actual, spoken language.[16] John Emerson designed the written component, making hundreds of random sketches of individual letters from among which the directors chose the best to represent the Atlantean alphabet.[22][23] The written language was boustrophedon: designed to be read left-to-right on the first line, then right-to-left on the second, continuing in a zigzag pattern to simulate the flow of water.[24] The Atlantean [A] is a shape developed by John Emerson. It is a miniature map of the city of Atlantis (i.e., the outside of the swirl is the cave, the inside shape is the silhouette of the city, and the dot is the location of the crystal). It's a treasure map. — Kirk Wise, director[25] Writing Joss Whedon was the first writer to be involved with the film but soon left to work on other Disney projects. According to him, he "had not a shred" in the movie.[26] Tab Murphy completed the screenplay, stating that the time from initially discussing the story to producing a script that satisfied the film crew was "about three to four months".[27] The initial draft was 155 pages, much longer than a typical Disney film script (which usually runs 90 pages). When the first two acts were timed at 120 minutes, the directors cut characters and sequences and focused more on Milo. Murphy said that he created the centuries-old Shepherd's Journal because he needed a map for the characters to follow throughout their journey.[28] A revised version of the script eliminated the trials encountered by the explorers as they navigated the caves to Atlantis. This gave the film a faster pace because Atlantis is discovered earlier in the story.[29] The directors often described the Atlanteans using Egypt as an example. When Napoleon wandered into Egypt, the people had lost track of their once-great civilization. They were surrounded by artifacts of their former greatness but somehow unaware of what they meant. — Don Hahn, producer[30] The character of Milo J. Thatch was originally supposed to be a descendant of Edward Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard the pirate. The directors later related him to an explorer so he would discover his inner talent for exploration.[31] The character of Molière was originally intended to be "professorial" but Chris Ure, a story artist, changed the concept to that of a "horrible little burrowing creature with a wacky coat and strange headgear with extending eyeballs", said Wise.[32][33] Don Hahn pointed out that the absence of songs presented a challenge for a team accustomed to animating musicals, as action scenes alone would have to carry the film. Kirk Wise said it gave the team an opportunity for more on-screen character development: "We had more screen time available to do a scene like where Milo and the explorers are camping out and learning about one another's histories. An entire sequence is devoted to having dinner and going to bed. That is not typically something we would have the luxury of doing."[16] Hahn stated that the first animated sequence completed during production was the film's prologue. The original version featured a Viking war party using The Shepherd's Journal to find Atlantis and being swiftly dispatched by the Leviathan. Near the end of production, story supervisor John Sanford told the directors that he felt this prologue did not give viewers enough emotional involvement with the Atlanteans. Despite knowing that the Viking prologue was finished and it would cost additional time and money to alter the scene, the directors agreed with Sanford. Trousdale went home and completed the storyboards later that evening after visiting a strip club where he boarded the new sequence on a napkin.[34] The opening was replaced by a sequence depicting the destruction of Atlantis, which introduced the film from the perspective of the Atlanteans and Princess Kida.[35] The Viking prologue is included as an extra feature on the DVD release.[36] Casting Kirk Wise, one of the directors, said that they chose Michael J. Fox for the role of Milo because they felt he gave his characters his own personality and made them more believable on screen. Fox said that voice acting was much easier than his past experience with live action because he did not have to worry about what he looked like in front of a camera while delivering his lines.[37] The directors mentioned that Fox was also offered a role for Titan A.E.; he allowed his son to choose which film he would work on, and he chose Atlantis.[38] Viewers have noted similarities between Milo and the film's language consultant, Marc Okrand, who developed the Atlantean language used in the film. Okrand stated that Milo's supervising animator, John Pomeroy, sketched him, claiming not to know how a linguist looked or acted.[24] Kida's supervising animator, Randy Haycock, stated that her actress, Cree Summer, was very "intimidating" when he first met her; this influenced how he wanted Kida to look and act on screen when she meets Milo.[39] Wise chose James Garner for the role of Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke because of his previous experience with action films, especially war and Western films, and said the role "fits him like a glove". When asked if he would be interested in the role, Garner replied: "I'd do it in a heartbeat."[40] Producer Don Hahn was saddened that Jim Varney, the voice of Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth, never saw the finished film before he died of lung cancer in February 2000, but mentioned that he was shown clips of his character's performance during his site sessions and said, "He loved it." Shawn Keller, supervising animator for Cookie, stated, "It was kind of a sad fact that [Varney] knew that he was not going to be able to see this film before he passed away. He did a bang-up job doing the voice work, knowing the fact that he was never gonna see his last performance." Steven Barr recorded supplemental dialogue for Cookie.[41] John Mahoney, who voiced Preston Whitmore, stated that doing voice work was "freeing" and allowed him to be "big" and "outrageous" with his character.[42] Dr. Joshua Sweet's supervising animator, Ron Husband, indicated that one of the challenges was animating Sweet in sync with Phil Morris' rapid line delivery while keeping him believable. Morris stated that this character was extreme, with "no middle ground"; he mentioned, "When he was happy, he was really happy, and when he's solemn, he's real solemn."[43] Claudia Christian described her character, Lieutenant Helga Katrina Sinclair, as "sensual" and "striking", and was relieved when she finally saw what her character looked like, joking, "I'd hate to, you know, go through all this and find out my character is a toad."[44] Jacqueline Obradors said her character, Audrey Rocio Ramirez, made her "feel like a little kid again" and she always hoped her sessions would last longer.[45] Florence Stanley felt that her character, Wilhelmina Bertha Packard, was very "cynical" and "secure": "She does her job, and when she is not busy, she does anything she wants."[46] Corey Burton mentioned that finding his performance as Gaetan "Mole" Molière was by allowing the character to "leap out" of him while making funny voices. To get into character during his recording sessions, he stated that he would "throw myself into the scene and feel like I'm in this make-believe world".[47] Kirk Wise and Russ Edmonds, supervising animator for Vincenzo "Vinny" Santorini, noted Vinny's actor Don Novello's unique ability to improvise dialogue while voicing the role. Edmonds recalled, "[Novello] would look at the sheet, and he would read the line that was written once, and he would never read it again! And we never used a written line, it was improvs, the whole movie."[48] Michael Cedeno, supervising animator for King Kashekim Nedakh, was astounded at Leonard Nimoy's voice talent in the role, stating that he had "so much rich character" in his performance. As he spoke his lines, Cedeno said the crew would sit there and watch Nimoy in astonishment.[49] Animation For comparison, the top image (panoramic view of Atlantis) is cropped to Disney's standard aspect ratio (1.66:1); the bottom image was seen in the film (2.35:1). At the peak of its production, 350 animators, artists and technicians were working on Atlantis[50] at all three Disney animation studios: Walt Disney Feature Animation (Burbank, California), Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida (Orlando), and Disney Animation France (Paris).[51] The film was one of the few Disney animated features produced and shot in 35mm anamorphic format. The directors felt that a widescreen image was crucial, as a nostalgic reference to old action-adventure films presented in the CinemaScope format (2.35:1), noting Raiders of the Lost Ark as an inspiration.[52] Because switching to the format would require animation desks and equipment designed for widescreen to be purchased, Disney executives were at first reluctant about the idea.[16] The production team found a simple solution by drawing within a smaller frame on the same paper and equipment used for standard aspect ratio (1.66:1) Disney-animated films.[52] Layout supervisor Ed Ghertner wrote a guide to the widescreen format for use by the layout artists and mentioned that one advantage of widescreen was that he could keep characters in scenes longer because of additional space to walk within the frame.[53] Wise drew further inspiration for the format from filmmakers David Lean and Akira Kurosawa.[16] The film's visual style was strongly based upon that of Mike Mignola, the comic book artist behind Hellboy. Mignola was one of four production designers (along with Matt Codd, Jim Martin, and Ricardo Delgado) hired by the Disney studio for the film. Accordingly, he provided style guides, preliminary character, and background designs, and story ideas.[54] "Mignola's graphic, the angular style was a key influence on the 'look' of the characters," stated Wise.[55] Mignola was surprised when first contacted by the studio to work on Atlantis.[56] His artistic influence on the film would later contribute to a cult following.[57] I remember watching a rough cut of the film and these characters have these big, square, weird hands. I said to the guy next to me, "Those are cool hands." And he says to me, "Yeah, they're your hands. We had a whole meeting about how to do your hands." It was so weird I couldn't wrap my brain around it. — Mike Mignola[56] The final pull-out shot of the movie, immediately before the end-title card, was described by the directors as the most difficult shot in the history of Disney animation. They said that the pull-out attempt on their prior film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, "struggled" and "lacked depth"; however, after making advances in the process of multiplaning, they tried the technique again in Atlantis. The shot begins with one 16-inch (40.6 cm) piece of paper showing a close-up of Milo and Kida. As the camera pulls away from them to reveal the newly restored Atlantis, it reaches the equivalent of an 18,000-inch (46,000 cm) piece of paper composed of many individual pieces of paper (24 inches [61 cm] or smaller). Each piece was carefully drawn and combined with animated vehicles simultaneously flying across the scene to make the viewer see a complete, integrated image.[58] Scale model of Ulysses submarine by Greg Aronowitz, used by digital animators as reference during production.[59] At the time of its release, Atlantis: The Lost Empire was notable for using more computer-generated imagery (CGI) than any other Disney traditionally animated feature. To increase productivity, the directors had the digital artists work with the traditional animators throughout the production. Several important scenes required heavy use of digital animation: the Leviathan, the Ulysses submarine and sub-pods, the Heart of Atlantis, and the Stone Giants.[60] During production, after Matt Codd and Jim Martin designed the Ulysses on paper, Greg Aronowitz was hired to build a scale model of the submarine, to be used as a reference for drawing the 3D Ulysses.[59] The final film included 362 digital-effects shots, and computer programs were used to seamlessly join the 2D and 3D artwork.[61] One scene that took advantage of this was the "sub-drop" scene, where the 3D Ulysses was dropped from its docking bay into the water. As the camera floated toward it, a 2D Milo was drawn to appear inside, tracking the camera. The crew noted that it was challenging to keep the audience from noticing the difference between the 2D and 3D drawings when they were merged.[62] The digital production also gave the directors a unique "virtual camera" for complicated shots within the film. With the ability to operate in the z-plane, this camera moved through a digital wire-frame set; the background and details were later hand-drawn over the wireframes. This was used in the opening flight scene through Atlantis and the submarine chase through the undersea cavern with the Leviathan in pursuit.[63] Music and sound Since the film would not feature any songs, the directors hired James Newton Howard to compose the score after they heard his music on Dinosaur. Approaching it as a live-action film, Howard decided to have different musical themes for the cultures of the surface world and Atlantis. In the case of Atlantis, Howard chose an Indonesian orchestral sound incorporating chimes, bells, and gongs. The directors told Howard that the film would have a number of key scenes without dialogue; the score would need to convey emotionally what the viewer was seeing on screen.[64] Gary Rydstrom and his team at Skywalker Sound were hired for the film's sound production.[65] Like Howard, Rydstrom employed different sounds for the two cultures. Focusing on the machine and mechanical sounds of the early industrial era for the explorers, he felt that the Atlanteans should have a "more organic" sound utilizing ceramics and pottery. The sound made by the Atlantean flying-fish vehicles posed a particular challenge. Rydstrom revealed that he was sitting at the side of a highway recording one day when a semi-truck drove by at high speed. When the recording was sped up on his computer, he felt it sounded very organic, and decided to use it in the film. Rydstrom created the harmonic chiming of the Heart of Atlantis by rubbing his finger along the edge of a champagne flute, the sound of sub-pods moving through the water with a water pick, while a ceramic pot from a garden store was used for the sounds of the movement of the Giant stone guardians.[66] Release Atlantis: The Lost Empire had its world premiere at Disney's El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on June 3, 2001[67] and a limited release in New York City and Los Angeles on June 8; a wider release followed on June 15.[4][61] At the premiere, Destination: Atlantis was on display, featuring behind-the-scenes props from the film and information on the legend of Atlantis with video games, displays, laser tag, and other attractions. The Aquarium of the Pacific also loaned a variety of fish for display within the attraction.[68] Promotion Atlantis was among Disney's first major attempts to utilize internet marketing. The film was promoted through Kellogg's, which created a website with mini-games and a movie-based video game give-away for UPC labels from specially marked packages of Atlantis breakfast cereal.[50] The film was one of Disney's first marketing attempts through mobile network operators, and allowed users to download games based on the film.[69] McDonald's (which had an exclusive licensing agreement on all Disney releases) promoted the film with Happy Meal toys, food packaging and in-store decor. The McDonald's advertising campaign involved television, radio, and print advertisements beginning on the film's release date.[70] Frito-Lay offered free admission tickets for the film on specially marked snack packages.[71] Home media Atlantis: The Lost Empire was released on VHS and DVD on January 29, 2002.[72] During the first month of its home release, the film led in VHS sales and was third in VHS and DVD sales combined.[73] Sales and rentals of the VHS and DVD combined would eventually accumulate $157 million in revenue by mid-2003.[74] Both a single-disc DVD edition and a two-disc collector's edition (with bonus features) were released. The single-disc DVD gave the viewer the option of viewing the film either in its original theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio or a modified 1.33:1 ratio (utilizing pan and scan). Bonus features available on the DVD version included audio and visual commentary from the film team, a virtual tour of the CGI models, an Atlantean-language tutorial, an encyclopedia on the myth of Atlantis, and the deleted Viking prologue scene.[72] The two-disc collector's edition DVD contained all the single-disc features and a disc with supplemental material detailing all aspects of the film's production. The collector's-edition film could only be viewed in its original theatrical ratio, and also featured an optional DTS 5.1 track. Both DVD versions, however, contained a Dolby Digital 5.1 track and were THX certified.[72][75] Disney digitally remastered and released Atlantis on Blu-ray on June 11, 2013, bundled with its sequel Atlantis: Milo's Return.[76] Reception Box office Before the film's release, reporters speculated that it would have a difficult run due to competition from Shrek and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Regarding the market's shift from traditional animation and competition with CG-animated films, Kirk Wise said, "Any traditional animator, including myself, can't help but feel a twinge. I think it always comes down to story and character, and one form won't replace the other. Just like photography didn't replace painting. But maybe I'm blind to it."[61] Jeff Jensen of Entertainment Weekly noted that CGI films (such as Shrek) were more likely to attract the teenage demographic typically not interested in animation, and called Atlantis a "marketing and creative gamble".[77] With a budget of $100 million,[3] the film opened at #2 on its debut weekend, behind Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, earning $20.3 million in 3,011 theaters.[78] During its second weekend, it would drop into fourth place behind the latter film, Dr. Dolittle 2 and The Fast and the Furious, making $13.2 million.[79] The film's international release began September 20 in Australia and other markets followed suit.[80] During its 25-week theatrical run, Atlantis: The Lost Empire grossed over $186 million worldwide ($84 million from the United States and Canada).[4] Responding to its disappointing box-office performance, Thomas Schumacher, then-president of Walt Disney Feature Animation, said, "It seemed like a good idea at the time to not do a sweet fairy tale, but we missed."[81] Critical response Atlantis: The Lost Empire received mixed reviews from critics,[82][83][84] many of whom criticized its story.[85] The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports that 48% of 144 professional critics have given Atlantis: The Lost Empire a positive review; the average rating is 5.5/10. The site's consensus is: "Atlantis provides a fast-paced spectacle, but stints on such things as character development and a coherent plot".[86] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 52 out of 100 based on 29 reviews from critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[87] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[88] While critics had mixed reactions to the film in general, some praised it for its visuals, action-adventure elements, and attempt to appeal to an older audience. Roger Ebert gave Atlantis three-and-a-half stars out of four. He praised the animation's "clean bright visual look" and the "classic energy of the comic book style", crediting this to the work of Mike Mignola. Ebert gave particular praise to the story and the final battle scene and wrote, "The story of Atlantis is rousing in an old pulp science fiction sort of way, but the climactic scene transcends the rest, and stands by itself as one of the great animated action sequences."[89] In The New York Times, Elvis Mitchell gave high praise to the film, calling it "a monumental treat", and stated, "Atlantis is also one of the most eye-catching Disney cartoons since Uncle Walt institutionalized the four-fingered glove."[90] Internet film critic James Berardinelli wrote a positive review of the film, giving it three out of four stars. He wrote, "On the whole, Atlantis offers 90 minutes of solid entertainment, once again proving that while Disney may be clueless when it comes to producing good live-action movies, they are exactly the opposite when it comes to their animated division."[91] Wesley Morris of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote positively of the film's approach for an older audience: "But just beneath the surface, Atlantis brims with adult possibility."[92] Other critics felt that the film was mediocre in regards to its story and characters, and that it failed to deliver as a non-musical to Disney's traditional audience. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a C+ rating, writing that the film had "gee-whiz formulaic character" and was "the essence of craft without dream".[93] Kenneth Turan of the Los Angeles Times said the storyline and characterizations were "old-fashioned" and the film had the retrograde look of a Saturday-morning cartoon, but these deficiencies were offset by its "brisk action" and frantic pace.[94] Todd McCarthy of Variety wrote, "Disney pushes into all-talking, no-singing, no-dancing and, in the end, no-fun animated territory."[95] Stephanie Zacharek of Salon wrote of Disney's attempt to make the film for an adult audience, "The big problem with Disney's latest animated feature, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, is that it doesn't seem geared to kids at all: It's so adult that it's massively boring."[96] Rita Kempley of The Washington Post panned the film, calling it a "new-fashioned but old-fangled hash" and wrote, "Ironically Disney had hoped to update its image with this mildly diverting adventure, yet the picture hasn't really broken away from the tried-and-true format spoofed in the far superior Shrek."[97] In 2015, Katharine Trendacosta at io9 reviewed the film and called it a "Beautiful Gem of a Movie That Deserved Better Than It Got" and said that the film deserves more love than it ended up getting.[6] Lindsay Teal considers "Atlantis" to be "a lost Disney classic". Describing the film as highly entertaining, she praises the writing and characterisation – in particular, Sweet, Helga and Kida.[7] In particular, much praise has been given to the character of Kida.[98] Summer has regarded the character of Kida as one of her favourite roles and even considers the character among the official Disney Princess line-up. Themes and interpretations Several critics and scholars have noted that Atlantis plays strongly on themes of anti-capitalism and anti-imperialism. M. Keith Booker, academic and author of studies about the implicit messages conveyed by media, views the character of Rourke as being motivated by "capitalist greed" when he pursues "his own financial gain" in spite of the knowledge that "his theft [of the crystal] will lead to the destruction of [Atlantis]".[99] Religion journalist Mark Pinsky, in his exploration of moral and spiritual themes in popular Disney films, says that "it is impossible to read the movie ... any other way" than as "a devastating, unrelenting attack on capitalism and American imperialism".[100] Max Messier of FilmCritic.com observes, "Disney even manages to lambast the capitalist lifestyle of the adventurers intent on uncovering the lost city. Damn the imperialists!"[101] According to Booker, the film also "delivers a rather segregationist moral" by concluding with the discovery of the Atlanteans kept secret from other surface-dwellers in order to maintain a separation between the two highly divergent cultures.[102] Others saw Atlantis as an interesting look at utopian philosophy of the sort found in classic works of science fiction by H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.[103] Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water controversy When the film was released, some viewers noticed that Atlantis: The Lost Empire was similar to the 1990-91 anime Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, particularly in its character design, setting, and story.[104] The similarities, as noted by viewers in both Japan and America, were strong enough for its production company Gainax to be called to sue for plagiarism. According to Gainax member Yasuhiro Takeda, they only refrained from doing so because the decision belonged to parent companies NHK and Toho.[105] Another Gainax worker, Hiroyuki Yamaga, was quoted in an interview in 2000 as saying: "We actually tried to get NHK to pick a fight with Disney, but even the National Television Network of Japan didn't dare to mess with Disney and their lawyers. [...] We actually did say that but we wouldn't actually take them to court. We would be so terrified about what they would do to them in return that we wouldn't dare."[105] Although Disney never responded formally to those claims, co-director Kirk Wise posted on a Disney animation newsgroup in May 2001, "Never heard of Nadia till it was mentioned in this [newsgroup]. Long after we'd finished production, I might add." He claimed both Atlantis and Nadia were inspired, in part, by the 1870 Jules Verne novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas.[106] However, speaking about the clarification, Lee Zion from Anime News Network wrote, "There are too many similarities not connected with 20,000 Leagues for the whole thing to be coincidence."[107] As such, the whole affair ultimately entered popular culture as a convincing case of plagiarism.[108][109][110] In 2018, Reuben Baron from Comic Book Resources added to Zion's comment stating, "Verne didn't specifically imagine magic crystal-based technology, something featured in both the Disney movie and the too similar anime. The Verne inspiration also doesn't explain the designs being suspiciously similar to Nadia's."[110] Critics also saw parallels with the 1986 film Laputa: Castle in the Sky from Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli (which also featured magic crystals, and Atlantis directors Trousdale and Wise both acknowledged Miyazaki's works as a major influence on their own work)[104] and with the 1994 film Stargate as Milo's characteristics were said to resemble those of Daniel Jackson, the protagonist of Stargate and its spinoff television series Stargate SG-1 — which coincidentally launched its own spinoff, titled Stargate Atlantis; the plot of the 1994 film is also paralleled involving a group visiting an unknown world, a fictional language made for the other world's people, the main protagonist having apparent knowledge of the people's culture, falling in love with one of the female locals and electing to stay behind when the others return home.[111] Accolades Award Category Name Result 29th Annie Awards[112] Individual Achievement in Directing Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise Nominated Individual Achievement in Storyboarding Chris Ure Nominated Individual Achievement in Production Design David Goetz Nominated Individual Achievement in Effects Animation Marlon West Nominated Individual Achievement in Voice Acting – Female Florence Stanley Nominated Individual Achievement in Voice Acting – Male Leonard Nimoy Nominated Individual Achievement for Music Score James Newton Howard Nominated 2002 DVD Exclusive Awards[113] Original Retrospective Documentary Michael Pellerin Nominated 2002 Golden Reel Award[114] Best Sound Editing – Animated Feature Film Gary Rydstrom, Michael Silvers, Mary Helen Leasman, John K. Carr, Shannon Mills, Ken Fischer, David C. Hughes, and Susan Sanford Won Online Film Critics Society Awards 2001[115] Best Animated Feature Nominated 2002 Political Film Society[116] Democracy Nominated Human Rights Nominated Peace Nominated World Soundtrack Awards[117] Best Original Song for Film Diane Warren and James Newton Howard Nominated Young Artist Awards[118] Best Feature Family Film – Drama Walt Disney Feature Animation Nominated Related works Main article: Atlantis (franchise) Atlantis: The Lost Empire was meant to inspire an animated television series entitled Team Atlantis, which would have presented the further adventures of its characters. The series would have been akin to an animated steampunk version of The X-Files and feature a crossover with Gargoyles. However, because of the film's underperformance at the box office, the series was not produced.[119] On May 20, 2003, Disney released a direct-to-video sequel titled Atlantis: Milo's Return, consisting of three episodes planned for the aborted series.[120] Disneyland planned to revive its Submarine Voyage ride with an Atlantis: The Lost Empire theme with elements from the movie. These plans were canceled and the attraction was re-opened in 2007 as the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, its theme based on the 2003 Pixar film Finding Nemo, which was far more successful commercially and critically.[121] In addition, after the Submarine Voyage's Magic Kingdom counterpart, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Submarine Voyage, closed down in 1994, four years before Disneyland's, there were proposals of a new attraction that would take its place, with one of them a volcano attraction inspired by that film's Vulcania location, being approved for the Magic Kingdom's Adventureland area. Around 1999, during development of Atlantis: The Lost Empire, it was decided that it would be themed to the movie, with it taking place in 1916, two years after the film's events. The ride would have focused on Preston Whitmore, a character from the film, seeking to make Atlantis existence public and offer expeditions to visitors in newly developed vehicles. However, due to mishaps, the vehicles would be forced to make a detour through the lava-filled caverns of the volcano. The attraction would have used a unique hybrid ride system, in which it would start as a standard coaster before the trains hook up to a suspended track midway through to fly through the caverns. The attraction would have been accessed by a new canyon path in between Pirates of the Caribbean and a re-routed Jungle Cruise that would have led to a Whitmore Enterprises base camp at the edge of the Walt Disney World Railroad path, with the mountain itself being built outside the berm. However, like the previous Submarine Voyage retheme, the ride was cancelled due to the film's disappointment in the box office.[122]

På søndag fyldes Blue Water Dokken igen med kreativitet, kunsthåndværk og gør-det-selv-glæde, når KREA-messen vender tilbage. Torben Borg fortæller her hvad folk kan glæde sig specielt til hvis man kigger forbi Blue Water Dokken

Send a text Episode 157: Lincoln Kirby - Barra or Blue Charters, NT Million Dollar Barra CompThis week we are joined by Lincoln Kirby, who runs the hugely successful Barra or Blue Charters in the NT. He is able to tell us about his own fishing journey, discuss what to expect on a day out fishing for Barra or in the Blue Water and also discusses the iconic Million Dollar Barra Competition. There are 11 Million Dollar Barra and a further 82 tagged fish worth $10k each still swimming around, with a further $100k up for grabs for the biggest of these tagged fish caught throughout March. This is an epic comp and something we would love to enter one year!We also have a wrap up of our week fishing around Black Point on the Yorke Peninsula as well as looking forward to the Port Lincoln Tuna Classic in a couple of weeks. As always there is plenty of news in SA fishing, including:Round 4 of the Lets Go Fishing Comp is coming soon including a Murray Cod forum featuring Steve StarlingPIRSA have caught a man with 47 King George Whiting, many hidden and many undersize. The Coroners Court has recommended that lifejackets become mandatory on all boats under 7 metres. We also have a wrap up of the Carp Frenzy, discuss the Tuna season across the state and feature the Shimano 10 inch heavy duty bent pliers as our tackle item of the week, an item that will be invaluable when on the water in the Port Lincoln Tuna Comp.

St Johnstone opened-up a five-point gap over Partick Thistle on Saturday but can they now make the most decisive move of the Championship campaign by beating Morton? Stuart Cosgrove and Eric Nicolson contemplate the potential of a season-defining weekend. 

In this episode of Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of United States, host Bela Musits sits down with Tom Greaves, a longtime sailor and member of the Blue Water Sailing Club. Whether you are planning a coastal cruise or dreaming of offshore adventures, this conversation offers essential insights into navigating the beautiful but challenging waters of Maine and beyond.Sailing the Coast of Maine Tom shares his sailing evolution, from his first time on a Laser clone in Ontario to cruising the Maine coast on his 1984 Bristol 35.5. Sailing out of Casco Bay and Peaks Island, Tom discusses the realities of navigating this region, including dodging lobster pots and managing the notorious Maine fog. He emphasizes the importance of using both Radar and AIS when dealing with commercial traffic and lobster boats.Tom also reveals his favorite cruising destinations, including Penobscot Bay, Eggemoggin Reach, and the breathtaking Merchant Row near Stonington. For those planning a trip, Tom recommends visiting in August and utilizing the "Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast" by Curtis Rindlaub.The Marion to Bermuda Race Beyond coastal cruising, Tom details his experience preparing for and completing the 2023 Marion to Bermuda Race. He shares how the race served as a confidence builder and a catalyst for getting his boat offshore-ready, a process managed meticulously by his wife through a detailed preparation spreadsheet.The Blue Water Sailing Club & Future Generations Tom provides an inside look at the Blue Water Sailing Club, a "virtual" club founded in 1959 that focuses on cruising, camaraderie, and mentoring sailors for offshore events. The episode concludes with a thoughtful discussion on the importance of passing the torch to the next generation of sailors and creating opportunities for youth to experience offshore sailing.Key Topics in This Episode:Maine Cruising: Best destinations including Penobscot Bay and Isle au Haut.Navigation Safety: Tips for handling lobster pots and heavy fog.Offshore Preparation: Lessons learned from the Marion to Bermuda Race.Sailing Community: The benefits of joining the Blue Water Sailing Club.Resources Mentioned:Blue Water Sailing Club: https://bluewatersc.clubexpress.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please hit the like button and subscribe!Email: sailingtheeast@gmail.com Happy Sailing!Bela and Mike

Mark Allan, CEO of FTSE 100 property giant Landsec, tells Will Bain that much of the narrative around the UK's commercial property market isn't quite right. Demand for office space is robust: businesses are signing 15 to 20 year leases, and firms that downsized after COVID are reversing course. Even the fear that artificial intelligence will trigger mass job losses isn't materialising just yet in leasing behaviour.He is bullish on the future of retail. Allan believes the shopping centre is firmly “back”, with sales and rents climbing again at major destinations such as Liverpool ONE and Bluewater. Retailers, he says, have become more selective - closing weaker sites while doubling down on the biggest and strongest locations. And with no new centres being built, the most successful ones are only becoming more valuable.But Allan is blunt about the challenges facing large scale development in the UK. The affordable housing market won't improve until private development becomes financially viable again. Rising construction costs, slow and unpredictable planning processes and persistently high interest rates are making major projects far harder to get off the ground. His sharpest criticism, though, is for Westminster. Allan argues that political instability is damaging investor confidence and making long term planning extremely difficult. Allan says the business rates system is "crazily out of date". He welcomes the government's ambition for planning reform, but says the UK keeps being dragged back into cycles of “permanent drama” that undermine efforts to fix the system.Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Jeevan Nerwan Editor: Henry Jones00:00 Sean and Will start pod 01:35 Mark Allan joins BBI 03:09 What does Landsec do? 04:56 Diversification into residential property 10:02 Gentrification 13:15 Investment outside of London and the South East 16:15 Affordable housing & planning 22:39 Demand for office space & AI 32:48 Shopping centres & the future of retail 39:43 Business rates 41:09: Government decision making & political instability 50:16 End of pod

This podcast was filmed live from John Lewis' Partnership's Bluewater store in Dartford, Greater London. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/-9bCupRp5ao and behind the scenes here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT--fTpjcVM/?img_index=1&igsh=MWNwcmVyOHZrN2p2Zg==   We are joined by John Lewis' In-Store Retail Strategy & Development Manager Georgia Riley and Barrows Connected Store's CEO James Hay to speak about how they've partnered to create a next generation Store Experience with their digital touchpoints (formerly known as screens) and how that ultimately benefits brands, consumers and the Retailer.   Tune in to hear about:  John Lewis' heritage and their vision to have the store as a destination Barrows Connected Store's bet on digital touchpoints The story behind their partnership and hurdles they had to face How these touchpoint are integrated in customer journeys and brand campaigns embedded in Retail Media The future of digital touchpoints and potential forays in FMCG  

Welcome to The Vintory Podcast: Top 10 Mistakes. In Episode 54 of the Vintory Podcast, Brooke Pfautz is joined by Tim Fisher, a seasoned marketing leader whose career spans from the grind of writing newspaper press releases to directing powerhouse marketing strategies for top names in the vacation rental industry—ResortQuest, Vacasa, Wyndham, and Blue Water.Tim shares his unconventional journey, starting with a job that mixed content writing with golf rounds, through major corporate shakeups that left him as the last man standing. From there, he became the marketing mind behind some of the industry's most recognizable brands, learning countless lessons along the way.Now self-employed, Tim partners with businesses of all sizes, offering senior-level marketing strategy and hands-on execution.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesVacation Rental SecretsBrooke PfautzTim Fisher

Buckle up for a high-octane journey into the shadows as Lionel dissects the "uniparty" illusion and the invisible strings pulling the world's strings. From the hidden agendas of the Bilderberg Group and Bohemian Grove to the emerging threat of "hydro-imperialism"—the global race to own the freshwater supply—this show exposes the "super-national" plans you won't hear on cable news. We dive deep into the strange and supernatural, covering everything from underwater UFOs and secret chambers in the Great Pyramid to the "Death by Egg" mystery and the dark history of cults like NXIVM and the Process Church. Whether exploring the absurdity of annexing Greenland or the freezing frontiers of Antarctica, Lionel delivers red-pill reality and uncomfortable truths about the world government being built in the dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microplastics in drinking water pose potential health risks, with bottled water containing up to 240,000 particles per litre. Discover how advanced reverse osmosis technology achieves up to 99.99% microplastic removal and transforms family water safety. Aquamaster Water Treatment Ltd City: March Address: 8 The Paddocks Website: https://www.aquamasterwater.co.uk

In this episode of The Powerful Ladies Podcast, host Kara Duffy sits down with Kathy Clark and Brenda Van Hoogenstyn, the expert mother-daughter real estate team transforming how buyers and sellers navigate the Southern California real estate market. Kathy and Brenda share their real estate career journey, what it takes to succeed as top-performing realtors, and the skills required to thrive in a highly competitive—and often misunderstood—industry. Kara explores current Southern California housing market trends, common myths about becoming a realtor, and the personal and professional strategies that help this family team deliver exceptional client service. Whether you're planning to buy a home, exploring real estate as a career, or want insider insights into today's housing market, this episode is filled with valuable, actionable advice. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to The Powerful Ladies Podcast 00:36 Meet the Real Estate Experts: Kathy Clark and Brenda Van Hoenstein 00:51 The Realities of the Real Estate Market 02:10 Starting in Real Estate: Kathy's Journey 05:16 Building a Long-Term Real Estate Business 07:39 The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate 14:22 Advice for First-Time Home Buyers in Southern California 19:24 Current Real Estate Market Trends and Predictions 26:28 The Future of Real Estate Development in Southern California 31:06 Exploring the Long Beach Market 31:58 Balancing Business and Personal Relationships 32:17 Communication and Therapy 33:35 Generational Differences and Personal Growth 38:11 Powerful Ladies and Inner Strength 39:46 Daily Habits and Self-Care 42:25 Entrepreneurial Challenges and Rewards 50:08 Reflections on Self-Employment 52:16 Final Thoughts and Community The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jump into this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report for a comprehensive update on Gulf Coast angling action. Host Joe Baya is joined by Captain Adam Peeples to break down the current snapper season, east wind fishing strategies, and blue water tactics for marlin, swordfish, and tuna. Captain Blake Nelson delivers expert advice on adapting to fall cold fronts, targeting redfish and trout on the flats, and adjusting techniques for success in back bays and creeks. Pier and surfpro Matthew Isbels, better known the Bama Beach Bum, shares reports from Navarre, details on chasing Bonita and redfish from the pier, and offers up the latest on kayak action for Blackfin tuna and more. Finally, Kazuki Kitajima of Hayabusa USA uncovers the secrets of choosing the perfect sabiki rig for bait fishing. Whether you're targeting state water snapper, venturing offshore, looking for the best live bait tactics, or fine-tuning your fall inshore fishing, this Florida fishing podcast delivers essential tips, gear strategies, and up-to-the-minute forecasts to help you succeed on the water. Sponsors Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors AFTCO Sea Tow Southeastern Pond Management Admiral Shellfish Black Buffalo

Episode 400 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Rylan Hamilton, CEO & Co-Founder of Blue Water Autonomy. Episode 400! It's another milestone episode. On November 2, 2017, I published the first episode of The VentureFizz Podcast. My first 11 episodes were an experiment where I interviewed talent acquisition leaders. Christina Luconi was my first guest. Thank you Christina! After seeing the potential, I pivoted to interviewing mainly founders & investors in Boston and NYC. I want to send out shout-out to all the people who have taken the time to share their stories with me and the VentureFizz audience. It has been a pleasure to interview all of you. For Episode 400, I wanted to interview someone who not only has had extraordinary background but someone who is also still building. Interviewing Rylan for this milestone episode was a no-brainer. Rylan's professional career has been one of exploration and not just one linear path. From graduating from Harvard to enlisting in the Navy as an Engineering Officer for surface warfair, to Harvard Business School, to being the first employee at RunMyErrand which later became TaskRabbit, to learning warehouse robotics at Kiva Systems which ended up being the 2nd largest acquisition by Amazon at the time, to starting his own warehouse robotics company called 6 River Systems which was acquired by Shopify for $450M… to now… working on his latest startup, which no doubt is his biggest swing which is Blue Water Automony… a startup building autonomous ships for the open ocean. The company recently announced a $50M Series A round of funding led GV. This is shortly after announcing a $14M seed round of funding earlier this year back in April. In this interview, we cover how Rylan's service in the armed forces helped shape his career, his full background story, plus all the chapters along the way, to all the details about Blue Water Authonomy and how this company is disrupting and re-energizing the ship industry in the United States, and so much more. Episode Sponsor: As a longtime champion of the local startup ecosystem, Silicon Valley Bank supports innovative companies with the solutions and financing they need through every stage of growth. With more than 1,500 bankers and relationship advisors, and $42B in loans as of Q2 2024 – SVB delivers the right people, service and resources to support your entire financial journey. Learn more at SVB.com.

A Maritimes movie is suppressed by Hollywood as it tries to kill off the Canadian film industry ... featuring a surprising appearance by a young Joey Smallwood!   This story appears in the new book 'Backyard History: Mysterious Stories From Atlantic Canada's Past' which is available at backyardhistory.ca

Parking charges at one of Kent's most popular shopping destinations have been branded “insulting” after rising for the third time in as many years.Ashford Designer Outlet has increased its minimum parking fee to £3 for four hours - up from £2.50 last year and £2 the year before.Also in today's podcast, a serial burglar has been jailed again after cutting a hole in Bluewater shopping centre's roof and stealing £1.4million worth of watches.The notorious thief, who has previously targeted the home of Lord Alan Sugar, was on licence when he targeted Watchfinder at the shopping complex in February.There's just one month to go until the new Entry/Exit System is rolled out in Dover and Folkestone. It will involve people from non-EU countries – such as the UK – having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the EU but we're being assured it won't lead to long delays and backlogs of traffic. In football Gillingham will face a different kind of challenge this weekend as they look to maintain their impressive start to the season.The Gills welcome Notts County to Priestfield this Saturday – you can hear from boss Gareth Ainsworth and midfielder Jonny Williams. And we've spoken to the boss of a textile business in Kent who welcomed the Princess of Wales for a royal visit. Kate was at the Marina Mill in Cuxton as part of a series of engagements celebrating the British textile industry.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're heading into the long weekend, but not before breaking down the biggest stories from the week. Host Raheel Ramzanali is joined by political insider Rafael Lemaitre to break down what exactly is happening with Harris County's budget deficit. Plus, how one politician is pushing for Elon Musk's Boring Co. flood tunnel project. And, why teachers are taking HISD to court. Stories we talked about on today's show:  A Texas Congressman Is Quietly Helping Elon Musk Pitch a $760M Plan to Build Tunnels Under Houston to Ease Flooding Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones, Judge Lina Hidalgo hold separate budget briefings Harris County leaders clash over looming budget deficit Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas' newly drawn congressional seats Pay-for-performance dispute between Houston ISD and its largest teachers union continues in court Thursday Houston Furniture Bank Should Texans stop being surprised when the Gulf of Mexico is blue? Learn more about the sponsors of this August 29th episode: British International School of Houston The Holdsworth CenterTurboTenant Downtown Houston+Wise Want to become a City Cast Houston Neighbor? Check out our membership program.  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Photo: Ed Uthman/Creative Commons

Rylan Hamilton and Austin Gray are co-founders of Blue Water Autonomy, a venture-backed defense tech startup designing and building the next generation of autonomous ships for the U.S. Navy and beyond. Hamilton began his career as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy before moving into robotics. He joined Kiva Systems (later Amazon Robotics), where he scaled warehouse automation from thousands to tens of thousands of robots, and went on to co-found a robotics company acquired by Shopify for hundreds of millions. Gray started as a Navy intelligence officer, later helped launch defense tech initiatives at MIT, and spent time in a Ukrainian drone factory before turning to maritime autonomy. Together, they founded Blue Water Autonomy to tackle one of America's most pressing challenges: revitalizing shipbuilding and expanding the Navy's fleet with cost-effective, autonomous vessels. In this episode of Defense Tech Underground, we sit down with Rylan and Austin to explore how autonomy at sea is reshaping the future of maritime power. We cover: Engineering autonomy – solving the hard problems of redundancy, endurance, and reliability in ocean-going ships without crews. The hybrid fleet vision – how unmanned vessels will complement destroyers, frigates, and carriers, carrying payloads without putting sailors at risk. Crawl, walk, run – why a phased approach to shipbuilding beats the Navy's traditional “build once for 40 years” model. Dual-use opportunity – where autonomy at sea can extend to commercial sectors like tugs, ferries, and logistics, once regulatory barriers fall. Founder lessons – obsession, grit, and timing: why conviction matters, and what advice they'd give to future defense tech entrepreneurs. This conversation highlights how two veterans turned robotics entrepreneurs are bringing private capital, Silicon Valley speed, and deep Navy experience to one of the hardest problems in defense: building ships faster, smarter, and more resilient. This episode is hosted by Josh Pickering and Jeff Phaneuf.   Full Bios: Rylan Hamilton Rylan Hamilton is co-founder and CEO of Blue Water Autonomy. He served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy before beginning a career in robotics at Kiva Systems, which was later acquired by Amazon to become Amazon Robotics. He co-founded 6 River Systems, a warehouse robotics company that scaled globally before being acquired by Shopify. Hamilton brings two decades of experience at the intersection of defense, robotics, and entrepreneurship to leading Blue Water Autonomy. Austin Gray Austin Gray is co-founder and President of Blue Water Autonomy. He began his career as a Navy intelligence officer, serving on aircraft carriers in the Middle East and South China Sea before earning his MBA at Harvard Business School. He co-founded and helped run the MIT–Harvard Defense Tech Initiative and worked in Ukraine's drone sector before turning his focus to maritime autonomy.

It's time! Brady and Dennis go through the entire Blue Water Area to preview the 2025 football season. The guys give a lofty goal for every team this fall, and they debut their pre-season top 10!

Whether you call it the Blue Water Area, Michigan's Thumbcoast, or just the Port Huron area, this part of Michigan is both amazingly blue-ti-ful, and chock full of fun things to do. We had a great time recording this episode of Behind the Mitten, as we were lucky enough to get to set up right below the beauitul Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Let's discover the blue together!We'll start off the show with an overview of the area from our friends at the Blue Water Visitors Bureau. Joining us are Michael Hensley, President and CEO of the Blue Water Area CVB, and Katie Stepp, a Port Huron secret beach expert, as well as the Vice President of Marketing for BWA. We'll learn about some of the great historical connections to Port Huron, as well as about the importance of the river and lakes in this area, including the mighty St. Clair River, which flowed on by as we recorded.Katie and Michael took us out on the town for a great evening, and you'll get to hear all about our experience in the entertainment district downtown. We were lucky to get to stay right along the Black River at City Flats Hotel, an excellent choice for exploring, as well as shopping, wine tasting, and watching the drawbridge open for boats. From here, you are just steps away from all the action.The Wrigley Center located right downtown offers up a true entertainment complex, and something all new for Port Huron. Find multiple bars, an arcade, restaurants, retail shopping, and even a fowling arena here. We talk to Darren Lee, the energetic general manager of this hot spot, and maybe even go to a "secret" speakeasy with him, a very cool place called The Laundry Room. His brand new restaurant, Port Steak and Seafood, opens on the second floor of the Wrigley Center on August 22.During your visit to Port Huron, you can "wet your whistle"and take a self guided tour around the thumb and experience the diverse beverage scene they have here, including five easy stops right in Port Huron. Kate shares how you can win a free hotel night by completing this fun challenge, plus other insider visitor tips.We'll finish off the show, and our night in Port Huron experiencing Quay Street from a secret speak easy located inside an ax-throwing bar. Yes, in downtown Port Huron! Head to Bootlegger's Ax Company for some good old fashioned ax slinging, cold drinks, and a fun menu. Or if you'd like inventive cocktails with a very urban feel, ask where to find Mooncursers, a fun little speakeasy which has a very cool view of the river and Port Huron visitors. We'll talk with owner Gene Harrison who is something of a rennaissance man, and definitely someone who is invested in and loves Port Huron.  After our visit, we can understand why.Plan your visit to Port Huron and Michigan's Thumbcoast at BlueWater.org.

The night the Blue Water disappeared.

This week, Aebhric O'Kelly talks with Bryony Palmer, who shares her unique journey as a nurse who transitioned to sailing and humanitarian work. She discusses her experiences in offshore medicine, the challenges of providing medical care at sea, and her efforts to improve training and safety within the sailing community. Bryony also recounts a harrowing incident involving her husband's dislocated shoulder during a storm, highlighting the importance of preparation and adaptability in emergency situations. Throughout the discussion, she emphasises the need for better training and resources for sailors, as well as the value of thinking outside the box in medical practice.TakeawaysBryony Palmer is a nurse specialising in offshore and wilderness medicine.She aims to improve medical training in the sailing community.Bryony coordinated a humanitarian response with 65 sailing vessels after a hurricane.She emphasises the importance of preparation and training for sailors.Dealing with medical emergencies at sea requires adaptability and quick thinking.Bryony faced a challenging situation when her husband dislocated his shoulder at sea.She highlights the need for better medical resources on sailing vessels.Training for medical emergencies should include context-specific scenarios.Bryony encourages future sailors to practice solo sailing before embarking on long journeys.She believes in thinking outside the box to improve healthcare delivery.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bryony Palmer and Her Journey02:48 Background in Nursing and Transition to Sailing06:41 Coordinating Humanitarian Aid in Disaster Response08:56 Training and Preparation for Sailing13:42 Dealing with Medical Emergencies at Sea36:59 Lessons Learned and Advice for Future Sailors

July 10, 2025 ~ Michael Hensley, President and CEO of the Blue Water Area CVB and Katie Stepp, Director of Marketing for the Blue Water Area CVB, joins Kevin to preview all the events of Blue Water Fest and those in July in the Blue Water Area.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Scott Schoeneberger, - Managing Partner at Bluewater Technologies, Wixom, MI. Welcome Scott, bring the Michigan business community up to speed on Bluewater Technologies? How is technology shaping the day-to-day experience of being in the office — and what does that mean for engagement, mood, and productivity? What role does AV technology play in enabling future-forward workspaces that are both sustainable and experiential? How can AV help create a cohesive hybrid experience — one where remote and in-person employees feel equally present and connected? Can you share an example where AV transformed a bland space into a memorable one — not just visually, but experientially? If a business leader is just starting to rethink their workplace, what's one technology decision they could make today that would have a meaningful impact on experience and sustainability long term? As the Managing Partner at Bluewater, Scott oversees an agency that operates multiple industry-leading business units that support sensory storytelling across digital and physical canvases. In addition, he is the founder of the immersive night walk experience Glenlore Trails, located in Commerce Township. Scott is available to speak on to topic of how AV technology enables the creation of the sustainable workspaces of the future. Speaking from his experiences with creating immersive corporate spaces and implementing AV solutions in spaces like Davenport University's Executive Board Room, Scott can discuss how technology solutions will put Michigan business ahead of the curve in creating sustainable workspaces. Scott has been described as a “sparkplug of creativity,” and he lives to Make People Smile. He seeks to bring out the best in those around him, encouraging others to tackle big challenges in creative ways, and to have some fun along the way. He frequently shares his thoughts around this, and other industry topics in Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and CEOWorld. You may read more about Bluewater Technologies at https://bluewatertech.com/, and visit Scott's personal website at https://schoeney.com/. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Terry Robinson grew up with the offshore fishing world right out his bedroom window. He lived at his parent's marina in New Jersey, which for a kid who loved to fish, was the ultimate playground. At a young age, he began working on boats and became a sought-after deckhand. As his reputation grew, so did the opportunities. He was given the chance of a lifetime and went to work aboard Don Tyson's fishing boat / mothership operation known as Tyson's Pride. He started as a mate, targeting blue and black marlin all over the world. He then became the captain of Tyson's Pride, a position he held for 20 or so years. After fishing all over the world, he transitioned his career to Bass Pro and has worked (and fished) alongside Johnny Morris, helping the brand build its saltwater lineup and most recently, revitalize Hatteras Yachts. Terry has more fishing stories than just about anyone we know, and he has some very cool friends. Never miss an issue, subscribe to Anglers Journal today at AnglersJournal.com. Sign up for our free newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season of Gene Hackman continues with this very underseen, and for most of the hosts unheard of, romantic comedy/drama film FULL MOON IN BLUE WATER.  Please send any and all feedback to anotherlookpod@gmail.com.  Please follow us on Instagram @anotherlookpod, and rate/review/subscribe where ever you get your podcasts. Next week we will be talking about MISSISSIPPI BURNING.

We now know who has been chosen as the new leader of Kent County Council after Reform UK won last week's local election.The party has 57 seats at the authority and all of those councillors gathered last night to choose who will be in charge.They decided on Linden Kemkaran who was elected last week to represent Maidstone South East.A Kent mum who has been left with long-term mobility issues after breaking her neck has been telling the podcast how she's been denied a Blue Badge.Bev Evans from Wateringbury was badly injured after falling down her stairs in 2020 and now struggles to walk. She's been speaking out in support of our campaign calling for Blue Badge reform.Next time you're at Bluewater shopping centre, have a listen out if you pop to the toilets as you may hear a thought provoking message from a child.Young actors have voiced real life experiences of children to highlight the impact of hygiene poverty.Kent Wildlife Trust has submitted an offer to buy 36 acres of countryside in Lamberhurst.It's part of plans to convert Hoathly Farm into a nature haven creating a corridor linking vital habitats.And in sport, Kent's cricketers will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season as they take on Glamorgan in the county championship.It follows a two wicket loss at Middlesex last time out.

Send us a textOur picks when it comes to TV, Movies, TikTok, Instagram and all things entertainment.This week's episode covered (list below in no particular order):A Journal for JordanThe Life ListOklahoma City Bombing: America TerrorHot TopicsShannon SharpeShedeur & Shilo SandersAsia Wilson CommercialBlue Rain in TexasBarstool Sports BarDannie-Lynn BirkheadBlue Bonnett Immigration Facility

In this episode, Chris speaks with Katie Ester, Director of the Shelby Township Library in the suburban Detroit Michigan area along with Dennis Janer from Bluewater Technologies Group. Katie and Dennis talk to us about Shelby's amazing transformation, what Bluewater is all about (and it is a very unique and creative company), and Magic Book, […]

This month, we're trying something new by releasing the individual segments once a week, to spread the mountain of content we recorded out over the whole month. And that continues with this week's ‘Show n' Tell' segment, in which Sean and Jonathan discuss what they've been watching and playing over the last month. Sean talks about the new Like a Dragon game, Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, while Jonathan raves about belatedly catching up on Netflix's Daredevil and watching the revival series, Born Again, on Disney+. Sean also reviews a classic anime, Studio Gainax's Jules Verne-inspired Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, and Jonathan gives final thoughts on Dynasty Warriors Origins. Enjoy!     Read Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to JAPANIMATION STATION, our podcast about the wide and wonderful world of anime: https://japanimationstation.comRead Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vKSubscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastSupport the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuffOriginal Music by Thomas Lack https://www.thomaslack.com/©2012 - Present Jonathan R. Lack & Sean Chapman

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode!Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Use code "NOSTALGIA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through my link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/theanimenostalgiaThis month, we're returning to my Creative Conversations series! In these episodes, I talk to people in various creative fields making things today who were greatly inspired by anime & manga, and are using that inspiration today to make their own cool things. This time, we're talking to Eisner-Nominated comic artist, writer, colorist, and occasional cosplayer Sarah Myer (They/Them)! We discuss how growing up loving cartoons & anime not only had a big impact on their life, but how fandom was a major plot point in their incredible auto-biographical graphic novel Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story. We also talk about early fandom memories, cosplay, how both TMNT and Evangelion have always been there for them, and answering your questions! Stream the episode above or  [Direct Download]Subscribe on apple podcasts | Spotify Just a FEW of Sarah's older anime & manga recommendations (listen to the ep for their complete list!): Unico (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Astro Boy 1980 (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Space Pirate Captain Harlock (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Endless Orbit SSX (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Galaxy Express 999 (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Neon Genesis Evangelion (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (buy at CR Store or Amazon!)Wings of Honneamise (buy on Amazon!)Martian Successor Nadesico (buy on Amazon!) Follow Sarah & their work online!: Sarah's home page with their comic workFollow Sarah on Instagram & BlueskyBuy their graphic novel Monstrous: A Transracial Adoption Story directly from their store! (You can even get it autographed!)Check out their work on the TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures comic series! My theme song music was done by Kerobit! You can find more about them on their website!See how you can get access to behind-the-scenes stuff, early access to the podcast, and a BRAND NEW subscriber exclusive podcast with my new Ko-fi Subscriptions!As always, feel free to leave me your thoughts on this episode or ideas for future episodes here—or email me directly at AnimeNostalgiaPodcast@gmail.com.Thanks for listening!

Dennis and Brady preview the 2025 softball season around the Blue Water Area including some new looks for our MAC teams, Richmond and Algonac are still top dogs in the BWAC, but who can challenge them? and more!

Dennis and Brady preview the 2025 Blue Water Area baseball season including what to expect from some of our improved MAC teams, Who will reign supreme in the BWAC and who can be a surprise contender and more!

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by Colchester boss Danny Cowley. They discuss their rise from relegation danger to the League Two play-off places. Hear from a bullish Chris Wilder after Sheffield United won the Steel City derby. Catch Neil Harris' punchy post-match comments after Cambridge United lost the Cambridgeshire derby. And Sheffield Wednesday get their Oxfords mixed up!01:35 Bluewater respond to Nathan Jones' shopping ban 05:00 Colchester up into the League Two play-offs 13:50 Is Danny getting in on Jack Payne's ice baths? 16:50 Danny Cowley responds to ‘disrespect' accusations 21:10 Chris Wilder INTERVIEW after Steel City derby win 25:45 Will Portsmouth survive? 27:45 Sheffield Wednesday get their Oxfords confused! 30:40 Neil Harris' explosive post-match interview 34:20 Danny gives Aaron stick in Fantasy EFL 36:20 Hat-tricks and misses chances in 72plus 72minusBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this week: Wed 19 Mar 2000 Man City v Chelsea in the UEFA Women's Champions League, Thu 20 Mar 1945 Greece v Scotland in Nations League play-off, Fri 21 Mar 1945 England v Albania in World Cup qualifier Sun 23 Mar 1430 Man City v Chelsea in the Women's Super League, Mon 24 Mar 1945 England v Latvia in World Cup qualifier.

This week I talk about my travel coming up as well as announce the soft launch of a NEW exciting project, but you'll have to listen to find out. Mom's Movie Corner and What You Readin' For segments continue on! Plus, motivation and mindset for the new year. Don't forget the pod is on video now as well, so subscribe to the YouTube channel. johnwayneisdead.com johnwayneisdead Patreon

Bert Terhart is a Canadian adventurer who has cicumnavigated solo, nonstop,  navigating only with a sextant. He also crossed Canada from west coast to east coast in a canoe in one season, which we talk about on my other podcast "Dream Chasers and Eccentrics." In this episode, we talk about his circumnavigation and why he did it, sharks, preparing for worst-case scenarios, Captain Cook, broaching and knockdowns, tethers, dealing with heavy conditions, beautiful moments at sea, his circumnavigation route, the joy of hand steering, karma, and more. Links and shownotes are here Support the show here

Selling or buying a home during a divorce? Susan Guthrie brings in expert realtor Kathy Clark to shed light on the real estate journey for divorcing couples. With 13 years of experience in Southern California's mortgage and real estate industry, Kathy shares essential strategies for navigating property sales, avoiding common pitfalls, and setting yourself up for a successful transition into your next home.  Kathy's insights will help you avoid unnecessary stress and find the right realtor to guide you through mastering the real estate side of the divorce process. Featured Topics: The unique challenges of selling a home during a divorce, including differing goals with your soon-to-be-ex and when to consider selling How to find a realtor who genuinely understands divorce and real estate—questions to ask before signing on with anyone The ins and outs of realtor commissions and what to expect in today's market Common mistakes divorcing individuals make when buying a new home—and how to avoid them Disclosure dilemmas: What to share (or not) with realtors and buyers about your divorce Golden nuggets: “Everything has a value and everything has a cost. I encourage people to go into it open-minded and make sure their agent knows what they need.” “We have a fiduciary responsibility not to share what you don't want to be shared. You tell us ‘It's fine. Go ahead. It's amicable.' There's got to be an expectation of how you're going to do things. I don't think it serves you well to disclose to everyone that there is a divorce. But I also don't think that you can hide it.” “Every house is not the same. Finding the right realtor who has the expertise in your particular home is something worth spending a little bit of time on.” **************************************** About this week's special guest: Kathy Clark Kathy Clark is a long-time Orange County resident with a passion, and career that has been centered on the Southern California Real Estate Industry. First as a homeowner, then investor, both experiences lead her to explore home lending opportunities. With over 13 years in the mortgage industry, Kathy understands the real estate cycles and has adapted to the changing real estate and lending environments. This wisdom allows Kathy to strategize and structure a transaction in a way that allows her clients to meet their real estate needs and portfolio requirements.  Kathy's experience in the mortgage industry sets her apart with a deep understanding of all facets of the real estate market. As a seasoned broker who has helped clients with numerous “out-of-the-box” purchase transactions, Kathy is committed to presenting the best options to her clients.  Contact Kathy: Website: https://harcourtsna.com/Blue-Water/agents/Kathy-Clark-Brenna-Van-Hoogenstyn Phone: (949) 283-2833 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-clark-707a29133/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathyClarkRealtor Also mentioned in this episode: Mortgage Must-Knows for Divorce from Tami Wollensak, CDLP **************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: SOBERLINK As a family law attorney, I've seen firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate co-parenting when alcohol is involved, especially around the holidays. Soberlink is a breathalyzer that ensures your co-parent is staying sober while they have the kids, which is especially important during this time of year, when alcohol can be present at so many gatherings. Here's how it works: Your co-parent will test at scheduled times throughout the day. The portable device uses facial recognition to confirm it's really them taking the test, and tamper sensors ensure the results are accurate. Those results are sent directly to your phone or email in real-time, so you'll always know that your kids are with a sober parent. Soberlink is trusted by family law professionals for a reason. It's the top alcohol monitoring system, and its court-admissible data can make all the difference in custody situations. If you're looking for more certainty and safety this holiday season, visit www.soberlink.com/susan to learn more and get $50 off your device. ========= PARACHUTE HOME Going through a divorce is tough, and self-care can easily get overlooked. Something that helped me was creating a cozy space to relax. I found Parachute Home—bedding and home goods that bring real comfort. Imagine ending your day wrapped in the softest sheets or a warm blanket. 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How pissed would you be if you spent MONTHS looking for your family member that the hospital told you checked herself out... only to later find out she was actually dead the entire time? Let's talk about that, getting completely covered in pee and poo, blanketing the planet with giant mirrors to make more daylight hours, accidentally handing out candies made of solid meth to the homeless population, and more on today's episode of Can You Don't?!*** Wanna become part of The Gaggle and access all the extra content on the end of each episode PLUS tons more?! Our Patreon page is LIVE! This is the biggest way you can support the show. It would mean the world to us: http://patreon.com/canyoudontpodcast ***New Episodes every Wednesday at 12pm PSTWatch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xe7J26kuMccSend in segment content: heyguys@canyoudontpodcast.comMerch: http://canyoudontpodcast.comMerch Inquires: store@canyoudontpodcast.comFB: http://facebook.com/canyoudontpodcastIG: http://instagram.com/canyoudontpodcastYouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3wyt5rtOfficial Website: http://canyoudontpodcast.comCustom Music Beds by Zach CohenFan Mail:Can You Don't?PO Box 1062Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Hugs and Tugs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hey GroupChat   Its time for another Group Chat Update. This week the girls get into all the details of how they came up with For Blue Water Girls, from the name all the way to packaging and the challenges of becoming the product of their dreams. Listen Now! ****** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe!   Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch!  

Hey GroupChat   Its time for another Group Chat Update. This week the girls get into all the details of how they came up with For Blue Water Girls, from the name all the way to packaging and the challenges of becoming the product of their dreams. Listen Now! ****** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe!   Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch!  

Hey GroupChat! It is time for another Group Chat update! This week the girls finally talk about the project they have been working for over a year and have kept secret for so long, you don't want to miss this.  Listen Now!  Hey Group Chat!   It's time for part two on our Group Chat Update! Someone do something about NYC's rats! Sade talks about her summer produce obsession.   Listen now!   ****** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1.   As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow!   And if you want to see our lovely faces and WATCH this episode, head to our Youtube run up those views, and please like, comment, subscribe!   Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter and cop some merch!  

In this last episode of the season, Tsh talks with Zack Kibodeaux of the band Blue Water Highway. They talk about the objective beauty of art, what it means to make a living as a working artist, and how to navigate secular art spaces as a Catholic Christian. Plus, the episode ends with a sampling of his band's delightful work! It's a great conversation to tie up this season — as always, more episodes will be coming this fall.* Host: Tsh Oxenreider / X* Guest: Zack Kibodeaux of the band Blue Water Highway* Blue Water Highway on Patreon* Create Your Rule of Life* Buy a round of drinks* Recommended reads* CS Lewis' An Experiment in Criticism* Masters of the Air This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecommon.place/subscribe

Steven Rinella talks with Rene Cross of Cypress Cove, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris.  Topics discussed: Reserve your spot now with Steve, Jani, Clay, Cal and the rest crew at our very first ME Experiences offering this year--fishing in Louisiana and waterfowl hunting in Kansas; First Lite's new Walnut and Cerca color patterns are available now; enter TRCP's Spring Sweepstakes for a chance to win a turkey hunt with Steve and Janis; the sun doesn't set on Tabasco sauce; cooking wild duck for the first time; the return of the "Deep Drop Boyz" show idea with Steve and Seth; what fish makes a good poke bowl; how the biggest bluefin was caught in Cypress Cove; how sheepshead is fun to catch; power pluckers; known for crawfish; and more.  Connect with Steve and MeatEater Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.