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Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind: Allianz öffnet Budgettarife für Familie Versicherte in einem arbeitgeberfinanzierten Budgettarif der betrieblichen Krankenversicherung der Allianz können ab sofort auch ihre Familien auf eigene Kosten über ein Gesundheitsbudget absichern. Hier werden ergänzend für Familienangehörige die neuen Budgetpakete „MeinGesundheitsBudget E“, „MeinGesundheitsBudget Plus E“ und „MeinGesundheitsBudget Best E“ angeboten. Schließen bKV-Versicherte innerhalb von sechs Monaten nach Beginn ihres eigenen bKV-Vertrags für ihre Familienmitglieder einen Budget-E-Tarif ab, entfällt für die Angehörigen die Gesundheitsprüfung und sie erhalten garantiert Versicherungsschutz. Mehr Online-Abschlüsse von Versicherungsverträgen Verbraucher schließen Versicherungen häufiger online ab. Diese Entwicklung gilt insbesondere für Sach-, Unfall- und Haftpflichtversicherungen: Hier wurden im vergangenen Jahr 18,4 Prozent aller Policen im Neugeschäft digital abgeschlossen, also direkt über eine App oder eine Webseite. Im Jahr 2020 waren es 14,6 Prozent und 2019 erst 9,4 Prozent. Häufig sind das Versicherungen, die im Zusammenhang mit anderen Produkten gekauft werden. Das zeigt die aktuelle Vertriebswege-Statistik des Gesamtverbands der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft. Zurich forciert nachhaltige Altersvorsorge Die Zurich hat ein Depotmodell ETF mit Klima-Fokus für nachhaltige Altersvorsorge gebaut. Dabei werden die bisherigen Depotmodelle ETF auf einen konsequenten Nachhaltigkeitsansatz mit Klimafokus umgestellt. Das Modell soll ab August 2022 für Exklusivpartner sowie Maklervertriebe verfügbar sein. Bauzinsen vollziehen leichten Rücksetzer Die durchschnittlichen Bestzinsen für Baufinanzierungen starteten Ende Juni eine Seitwärtsbewegung und notierten bei 3,01 Prozent für 10-jährige Zinsbindungen und 3,26 Prozent für 15-jährige Zinsbindungen. Bis zum 20. Juli verzeichneten die Bauzinsen sogar einen Rückgang auf 2,74 Prozent (10-jährige Zinsbindungen) und 3,03 Prozent (15-jährige Zinsbindungen). Das geht aus dem Qualitypool Zinszoom hervor. Vermittlerverbände aktualisieren Formulierungsvorschläge Der Vermittlerverband VOTUM sowie der AfW Verband haben angesichts des anstehenden Inkrafttretens der Abfragepflicht von Nachhaltigkeitspräferenzen im Beratungsprozess ihre Formulierungshilfen für Versicherungs- und Anlagevermittler aktualisiert. „Mit unserem Leitfaden bieten wir also weiterhin Rechtssicherheit bei der Umsetzung der Transparenzverordnung – verständlich und praxisorientiert“, so VOTUM-Vorstand Martin Klein. mehr dazu >>> www.versicherungsbote.de/id/4907190/EU-Transparenzverordnung---VOTUM-und-AfW-aktualisieren-Formulierungshilfen/ „ESG-Profiler“: Experten-Konsortium launcht Online-Check zur Nachhaltigkeitsabfrage Going Public!, Defino, iS2, Zielke Research Consult und Morgen & Morgen haben gemeinsam den „ESG-Profiler“ entwickelt. Damit soll Vermittlern ein Tool zur rechtssicheren Abfrage von Nachhaltigkeitspräferenzen auf DIN-Basis zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Auch die Dokumentation der Präferenzabfrage ist damit möglich.

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As the sun set on the end of the world for Nazi Germany the Soviets made a super tank of their own to counter the wonder weapons. With the armour to defeat German 88s, and the biggest gun ever mounted in a tank (until then) it was only relevant for a year, but it won the final battles of the Second World War. This episode is about the IS2.

The pandemic has given a unique opportunity to present the savior like no other You see an epidemic I see an opportunity If you only embrace your problem you will continue to have problems Breakthroughs coming The Church is coming in to a new season The plows to spears or swords to plowshares paradox? 1. 2Sam5:20 David is praying to God for a plan When did God reveal the plan to David The philistines you shall confront them and you shall prevail God usually does not operate that way. We need to go back to Him for the plan Baal Perisim is the place David had a new plan from God to defeat and become victorious over the Philestines 2. Heb5:12 Meat vs Milk and Planning? Where's the time? -You should be teachers, instead you have need of milk instead of strong meat V13 those who need milk are unskilled in the word Those who can digest meat are more mature So what is the: Milk -Comforts and soothes Meat -Provokes change He's changing our method of breakthrough Strategy in different situations...how will you do it? Teachers don't just transfer knowledge Impart methods and power Strong meat requires monumental change 3. Joel 3:10 Last times paradox The Church is coming in to a new season The plows to spears - swords to plows paradox? The Bible says both What season and time are we in? Is2:4 Beat your swords into plowshares Micah 4:3 Beat your swords into plowshares Joel 3:10 Beat your plowshares into swords 4. Prov18:9 those who are slack in their work is brother to the one who destroys -We have more resources, than we have people to carry out -We should be demonstrating what hope looks like 5. John 20: Doubting Thomas...they were (disciples) afraid that the government was going to come after them. In the midst of that Jesus appears. Peace be with you...and He Breathed on them and said, “Receive ye the Holy Spirit” -Thomas reach your finger in here my hand and my side -I will not believe unless I see 6. Prov 18:21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue -some people have mis-used this to their own advantages Acts4:29 Lord look on their threats, and grant to us the boldness to stand up against them

Dans cet épisode de podcast solo, je vous partage mon inspiration sur les énergies du mois de novembre. Pour me suivre : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cecilegoddess/ Mon site internet : https://cecile-heggan.mykajabi.com/cecile-goddess Pour acheter les cartes de l'oracle des déesses de Doreen Virtue : rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?ref=tf_til&t=cecilegoddess-20&m=amazon&o=15&p=8&l=as1&IS2=1&asins=236188061X&linkId=ef12669126c5d09a5df6009e715b2606&bc1=ffffff<1=_blank&fc1=333333&lc1=0066c0&bg1=ffffff&f=ifr De mon coeur aux vôtres. Musique de l'Intro : Voices of Gold de Beautiful Chorus

Lisa Wehr, John Pienta, and Kaci McCleary, along with producer Jason Lewis, get to interview New York Times Bestselling author Sam Kean. Mr. Kean has written several meticulously researched books that tell the stories of science and scientific advances. His most recent book, The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery. Before the show we shared with the students an excerpt, much of which is available on Kean's website and which you might enjoy reading first.  It tells the story of one of the landmark cases in medical history involved French King Henri II, whose gruesome injury following a jousting accident serves as a grounding lesson for everything we've learned about the brain since. As for Dave, he's reading the whole book, and thinks you should, too. Your Hosts This Week: [huge_it_gallery id=”16″] Listen to more great shows for medical students on The Vocalis Podcast Network. The opinions expressed in this feed and podcast are not those of the University of Iowa or the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine; nor do they reflect the views of anyone other than the people who expressed them.  If you have feedback on anything you hear on the show, positive or not, let us know.…

In this episode from way back, Natalie Ramirez, Zhi Xiong, and Mgbechi Erondu got to hang out with a real Pulitzer winner (!) and a nice man, David Oshinsky, PhD. He is the author of Polio: An American Story. From the papers of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and other key players, Dr. Oshinsky records the U.S. public health crisis of polio and the search for a cure in the early 1950s, a frightening time for all Americans. Your Hosts This Week: [huge_it_gallery id=”11″] Listen to more great shows for medical students on The Vocalis Podcast Network. The opinions expressed in this feed and podcast are not those of the University of Iowa or the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.…

Recorded February 23rd 2014 Tonight we spoke to Robert Sullivan, the author of The Royal Arch of Enoch. We talk about Robert's book about the 13th degree of Scottish Rite Freemasonry known as the Royal Arch of Enoch. Robert discusses the role and the influence of The Book of Enoch over Freemasonry and how it in turn influenced the architecture and symbolism of the United States. We also talk about John Dee the original 007 and Alliester Crowley the spy! You can contact Robert at: http://robertwsullivaniv.com/ Purchase the book here: And as always: Send any questions,comments, and cries of outrage to: Conspirinormal@gmail.com New Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirinormal-podcast/id608065959 send to friends | leave a comment | download | permalink and don't forget our sponsor: www.bigeframe.com

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Conviction Arc of the Berserk manga. With the Golden Age covered, we are now venturing out beyond where any anime or movie has adapted the Berserk story. The Conviction Arc has a great structure: it's part Monster-of-the-Week and part "let's fulfill the promise of this horribly broken world". But, most of all, it gave us Serpico. Long live Serpico! This episode covers Volumes 14-22 of the manga. LINKS OF NOTE: Berserk Volume 14 Berserk Volume 15 Berserk Volume 16 Berserk Volume 17 Berserk Volume 18 Berserk Volume 19 Berserk Volume 20 Berserk Volume 21 Clerks Berserker Nell Evil Dead Tree Demon Krohn Conservatory - Radiolab - Black Box Gone Home Blue Velvet Ear Intro Wide On Aaron Paul to be Eddie? Bus Stop Boxer - Snarf Fresh Water and Salt Water - Spice Weasel Titanite Catch Pole Frank Miller's Got Problems Capra Demon - Ghostbusters 2

Our most irresponsible episode ever!  Dave and Tamler talk about two reviews of a book they haven't read--Joshua Greene's Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them--and feel only a little shame.   (Since the recording, at least one of us has finished the book).  Can Greene successfully debunk all non-utilitarian intuitions?  Does Greene have a dark enough view of human nature?  What would an ideal moral world look like?   Will Dave ever stop making fun of Tamler's haunted boy haircut?  We answer all of these questions and more.  Plus we respond to a listener's email and read a couple of our favorite iTunes reviews.LinksMoral tribes: Emotion, reason, and the gap between us and them by Joshua Greene [amazon.com]Joshua Greene's website [harvard.edu]Why can't we all just get along? The uncertain biological basis of morality. Robert Wright reviews "Moral Tribes" for The Atlantic.You Can't Learn About Morality from Brain Scans: The problem with moral psychology. Thomas Nagel Reviews "Moral Tribes" for the New RepublicIf you don't already have it, Tamler's interview with Joshua Greene and Liane Young in his book A Very Bad Wizard is worth the read [amazon.com]On Debunking (Tamler's five part series of posts at Eric Schwitzgebel's blog The Splintered Mind)*book links are amazon affiliate links. They are the same price for you but sends a few pennies our way. 

Recorded October 13th, 2013 Tonight we spoke to Jim Harold of both the Paranormal Podcast and the Campfire. Jim has recently released a book that chronicles peoples real experiences with the paranormal. Jim tells us stories regarding Ghosts, Ouija Boards, Cryptids, Reincarnation and Haunted Furniture. We also read a couple of articles dealing with Satanic Asheville and how to protect yourself from Satanic kidnappers this Halloween season. Jim's website is: http://jimharold.com/ and you can find his book at: And send any questions,comments, and cries of outrage to: Conspirinormal@gmail.com New Itunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirinormal-podcast/id608065959 send to friends | leave a comment | download | permalink and don't forget our sponsor: www.bigeframe.com Watch out for Satanist Abduction vans: http://americanholocaustcoming.blogspot.com/2013/07/satanism-in-america-today-asheville-nc.html http://americanholocaustcoming.blogspot.com/2013/09/mid-september-warning-satanist.html

We are lucky enough to chat with author Mark Lewisohn about his mammoth new Beatles biography, Tune In.  He turns out to be a great guy as well as a great author.  Buy this amazing book! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element http://www.mediafire.com/listen/9qnddf1ogiz8ura/pod59.mp3

The Triceps Pressdown video below shows you the right way to do this arm sculpting exercise! Always keep your elbows back and stationary! A little stretch at top is ok, but don't go so far the elbows move. Squeeze your triceps at bottom, error on the slow side! Check out the wrong way to do Triceps Pressdowns in episode Fit 153. Use various handles to change up this exercise. It is by far one of the best triceps shaping exercises you can do!This video is also featured in episode Fit 184: Pressdowns, Actions, Myths Fit of "Fit Girl: Your Guide to Getting in Shape."Download the video here: Triceps Pressdown Amazon.com Widgets

In this week’s episode of Stark Naked Radio, brought to you byStarkTraining.com, Brad Davidson and Todd Vande Hei interview Joel Jamieson of Bioforce HRV.  Joel delves into the details of the autonomic nervous system and how learning how to manage it’s relationship with stress, you’ll be able to perform better as a business person or an athlete.  They also discuss heart rate variability and brain function, and how your body perceives stress.For more information on the Bioforce HRV go toStarkTraining.com/hrv Book recommendation:  Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?t=startrai-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=0805073698&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr

Recorded: 19 August, 2013Participants: Steve Harlow, Emory Holmes II, Jim "Jimmy The Peach" Aaron, Ruth Parson, Allan Ludwig.AudioDownload Mp3 Steve says he doesn't want to, "hog all the fun," of moderating the podcast. Artistically, he says he admires the directoral style of Andy Warhol, "turn on the camera.""And take a nap," Emory completes.Steve says he likes the awkward pauses and people fumbling for words, "that's the best part."Allan says he's in mid-coast Maine. Emory asks if he's been fishing? Allan says he's been photographing circles. He likes perfect circles, he thinks imperfect circles are grotesque.Jim suggests a theme of touchstones or starting points for this episode. What caused you to be a creative person? What Is your "pole star," your guide?Emory says he relies on the Blues. When he started reading Nietzsche. He was impressed by the wit, savagery, and generousity of his thinking. He thinks the Blues is comparable. Funny, tragic, violent, and full of shifting moods. He says every story he's written has drawn from that fountain of expectations."Our lives are tragic and we have the ability to bring some light, some texture to our time living here," Emory says. He relies on the Blues to inform him and give him a field of play.Jim asks if it is the "call and response" of Blues that Emory connects to.Emory says no, but when he gives a reading of his work, it is always fun to hear the audience give response. When he was on a press junket to Fort Smith, Arkansas, for the movie, "A Soldier's Story." reading a piece, he had written on one of the stars, Howard Rollins, who has in the audience punctuating Emory's lines with, "ah hums" and "well ahhs" like it was a church sermon. The call and response there was appropriate, but a surprise. Emory thinks the concision, the emotion, the storytelling of the Blues is his touchstone.Ruth says her beginnings as a writer was a story she wrote she was eight years of age. At that time, she was writing to, "hear what I was thinking and it hasn't changed, that's still why I write." Her interest in sculpture started with seeing Rodin's work at Stanford University. She was on her knees hearing the "Les Bourgeois de Calais" whisper.Les Bourgeois de Calais Musee RodinJim says he enjoyed Les Bourgeois de Calais at The Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture GardenBalzac at MOMA by dominotic, on FlickrRuth also learned from Rodin's waxes in San Francisco, at Legion of Honor, then saw some again in Paris, at Musee Rodin. Balzac was her favorite, "such a mountain of a man."Allan commends the sense of permanence in the placement of public sculpture in Washington, D.C., saying, each piece there, large or small is in a well considered environment. In New York City, there's so little land, they plopped these things down in tiny spots which spoil the effect of the sculpture. In NYC, the Parks Department thinks that public art is a burden, they rotate sculptures in and out. There was one of Andy Warhol in Union Square, but it's gone now.The Andy Monument, 17th & Broadway, NY, NYRegarding motivations, Allan says he remembers trying to draw a portrait in profile and having difficulty getting the nose in perspective. After a few erasures, multiple attempts at a correct nose came out, "crummy," he wore through the paper, was screaming, his mother said to him, "you should get some books on drawing and calm down." Although that may have been very good advice, Allan discovered a camera, "you don't have to do that," he says, "you just push the button and you get everything where it should be. Photography is very easy because it's all there at one time and you either like the result or you don't."Steve says because photography is easy to capture, it is tremendously difficult to take a great photo. As a child, he was with his photo-hobbyist, Dad in a home darkroom. He thought the enlarger, the image appearing in the developer was magical. He thinks the same magic can happen with digital images, he uses GIMP to further "develop" captured images. Because manipulating images is so easy, it's hard to make the art you want. Digital is difficult because of the unlimited possibilities.Brussels 1932 by Henri Cartier-BressonAllan says Andre Bresson, the first one out with a Leica shooting the, "decisive moment." Bresson saw photography as a temporal exercise, saw life flow past him and he needed to capture the most expressive moment. This part of photography remains difficult. When developing images, you want the processing to, "mostly leave the image alone," Allan says, "too many layers of Photoshop effects and it looks like cheap Surrealism."PHOTOBOT!: Surrealism Photoshop IIAllan said he was taking abstract photos a few years ago and found that some of the ones he took with his eyes closed were as good as those he took with his eyes open.Steve suggests that in cases like that, the decisive moment comes in the selection process, "which one of these 100 shots should I present?"Allan says, while there is always a need for that, he doesn't like to think about it too much, you get bogged down with a bunch of issues, he wants to get on the next thing. He sees the emotional power photographs generate.As a child, Jim said he had moments that supported his belief that he was different or alien. He saw the life around as shallow. He was interested in jazz. He heard jazz in the live improvisation on Eat A Peach. He admired the mastery, became interested in the masters in arts. He wishes we could hear Mozart's improvisations, Liszt's jams, "all we see is what they notated for other's to play." He recently watched a recording of Keith Jarrett describing how his trio rehearses to improvise on stage away from what they know.Keith JarrettJack London, "To Light A Fire" Jim doesn't have much in common with hedonist, Charles Bukowski, until Bukowski begins to read his poetry, then Jim says, "I'm right there with you, brother!" Always attracted to masters who did the work, without much telling you about them doing it, he tries to reach a point of equilibrium when writing a haiku, a balance, that's when it's done.Steve says that's an issue for his painting. How much to complete an idea before moving to another. How far is too far. He wants his work to be open to other people. When an artist over-finishes a work, there's no room for the viewer. He wants the viewer to see themselves in the work, to form the image in their mind. He thinks his work is a celebration of eye-sight.OrpheusAllan says it was easier before Modernism because the artist could say he was possessed by a golden light coming from the sky with a nymph whispering in your ear. Art was considered a gift from the Divine. Improvisation was the Gods speaking through you. Like with Orpheus, the music so beautiful, the wild animals came and listened peacefully. Today, we don't have that narrative crutch.Steve remembers Emory talking about a character in his novel taking over control of the story from him, the writer. That seems to be a similar concept of possession that artists use today.Emory says DeCartes says experience gets you to the cliff, insight lets you jump off. He writes about this in "Rules For The Direction Of The Mind."Ruth says she depended on inspiration when performing. It was all an improvisation started by a vision. On her last one, the inspiration never came, "it was horrid." Subscribe to this blog's feed  |  Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes  |  Follow  |  Like  |  Plus

Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Blacksad!Join us next month as we discuss Identity Crisis!  Identity Crisis $14.12 By Brad Meltzer Blacksad By Juan Diaz Canales Opening Music: The Littlest Things by Streetlight Manifesto Closing Music:Summertime is Gone by Slime Girls

A tutti è capitato di passare davanti a un cancello di un giardino insieme con il nostro amico a quattro zampe e spaventarsi perché improvvisamente un cane salta fuori abbaiando furiosamente...Perché?Con Fiducia, Rispetto e Collaborazione :)Perché il cane abbaia dietro al cancello?Sito web "il guinzaglio invisibile"email: info@ilguinzaglioinvisibile.itIl libro "Dog 3.0 - il guinzaglio invisibile" è disponibile su Amazon.it

12 Steps and 12 Traditions Twelve Steps. Podcast Episode. Sugar Addicts Anonymous The Twelve Steps are the heart of the SAA recovery program. They offer a new way of life that enables the compulsive eater to live without the need for excess food. The ideas expressed in the Twelve Steps, which originated in Alcoholics Anonymous, reflect practical experience and application of spiritual insights recorded by thinkers throughout the ages. Their greatest importance lies in the fact that they work! They enable compulsive eaters and millions of other Twelve-Steppers to lead happy, productive lives. They represent the foundation upon which SAA is built. The Twelve Steps of Sugar Addicts Anonymous We admitted we were powerless over sugar — that our lives had become unmanageable. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to compulsive overeaters and to practice these principles in all our affairs. Twelve Traditions The Twelve Traditions are the means by which SAA remains unified in a common cause. These Twelve Traditions are to the groups what the Twelve Steps are to the individual. They are suggested principles to ensure the survival and growth of the many groups that compose Overeaters Anonymous.Like the Twelve Steps, the Twelve Traditions have their origins in Alcoholics Anonymous. These Traditions describe attitudes which those early members believed were important to group survival. The Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon SAA unity. For our group purpose there is but one ultimate authority — a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern. The only requirement for SAA membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or SAA as a whole. Each group has but one primary purpose — to carry its message to the compulsive overeater who still suffers. An SAA group ought never endorse, finance or lend the SAA name to any related facility or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose. Every SAA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions. Sugar Addicts Anonymous should remain forever non-professional, but our service centers may employ special workers. Sugar Addicts Anonymous, as such, ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. Sugar Addicts Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues; hence the SAA name ought never be drawn into public controversy. Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, films, television and other public media of communication. Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all these Traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities. Permission to use the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous for adaptation granted by AA World Services, Inc.

Join the Optic Blast! Crew as we dive into last month's top news stories, talk about movies, and discuss some key books from last month! News:Archaia goes BOOMGreg Pak and Aaron Kuder take on Action Comics!DC's earth-shaking announcement!Superman/Wonder Woman book announced!Reviews: Batman #21 by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Danny Mikki, and FCO PlascenciaSuperman: Unchained #1 by Scott Snyder, Jim Lee,  Scott Williams, and Alex SinclairFairest #16 by Sean E. Williams, Stephen Sadowski, Phil JimenezWolverine and the X-Men #31 by Jason Aaron, Nick Bradshaw, Walden Wong, Laura MartinStar Wars #6 Brian      Wood, Carlos D’anda, Gabe Eltaeb We also discussed this panel, which really doesn't make any sense...  Also, Here is a Vine of us trying to read Superman:Unchained. YOU'RE WELCOME! Intro Music:  "Queen of Hearts" by Fucked Up!  Outro Music: "Summertime is Gone" by Slime Girls   Intermission music by Lullatone. http://www.lullatone.com/

Welcome to the Optic Blast! Book Club, the perfect podcast for casual fans, new readers, and seasons veterans of the Comic Book Medium. Each month one of us chooses a Graphic Novel or collected edition and we have an in-depth discussion. This month the Optic Blast crew gets together to talk about Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Tune in to hear us run out of things to stay and start rambling about Green Goblin's shitty mask from the Spiderman movie.... Join us next time as we discuss Blacksad! Opening Music:Love Droid by Zombina and the Skeletones Closing Music: Summertime is Gone by Slime Girls

Se siamo calmi, il nostro cane è calmo, se siamo agitati, il nostro cane è agitato, se siamo arrabbiati, il nostro cane è arrabbiato, se siamo allegri, il nostro cane è allegro e così via.Gestire la risonanza psicologica può essere la chiave per far sì che la relazione col proprio cane diventi sinonimo di gioia e felicità.Con Fiducia, Rispetto e Collaborazione :)Educazione del cane, intelligenza emotiva e risonanza psicologicaSito web "il guinzaglio invisibile"email: info@ilguinzaglioinvisibile.itIl libro "Dog 3.0 - il guinzaglio invisibile" è disponibile su Amazon.it

Welcome to Optic Blast! - Episode 03This month the crew opens a big old can of Super-Worms as we discuss:Jack Kirby launches a KickStarter from beyond the grave.S.H.E.I.L.D. and Man of Steel get shiny new trailers.Catwoman and THE FRIDGE!In a new segment that we are calling The Dirtbin, Mig gives us the rundown on his latest dollar bin find: The Badger #17Just because we care, here are some lovely panels from The Badger #17 by Mike Baron and Jeffrey Butler! Reviews:The Victories #1 by Michael Avon Oeming, colors by Nick FilardiThe Dream Merchant #1 by Nathan Edmonson, art by Konstantin NovosadovThe Wake #1 by Scott Snyder, art by Sean Murphy, colors by Matt HollinsworthYoung Avengers #5 by Kieron Gillen, art by Jamie McKelvie & Mike Norton, colors by Matthew Wilson …And finally, the crew answers some listener mail and goes on a magical journey to Tangent Land!Opening Music:The Life Equation by Akira the DonClosing Music:Summertime is Gone by  Slime Girls

"Il guinzaglio invisibile" è un modo nuovo, o forse vecchio di migliaia di anni, per comunicare con il cane basato su tre principi fondamentali:FiduciaRispettoCollaborazioneIn questa puntata impareremo come creare un guinzaglio invisibile e migliorare la relazione col nostro amico a 4 zampe. Con Fiducia, Rispetto e Collaborazione :)Come creare un guinzaglio invisibileSito web "il guinzaglio invisibile"email: info@ilguinzaglioinvisibile.itIl libro "Dog 3.0 - il guinzaglio invisibile" è disponibile su Amazon.it

Il cane tira al guinzaglio?Ecco qualche consiglio per migliorare la vostra passeggiata a sei zampe :)Con Fiducia, Rispetto e Collaborazione :)Cosa fare quando il cane tira al guinzaglioSito web "il guinzaglio invisibile"email: info@ilguinzaglioinvisibile.itIl libro "Dog 3.0 - il guinzaglio invisibile" è disponibile su Amazon.it

Per educare il cane è veramente necessario usare il bocconcino?Per fortuna il cane non si può comprare ;)Con Fiducia, Rispetto e Collaborazione :)Cosa fare quando il bocconcino non funziona?Sito web "il guinzaglio invisibile"email: info@ilguinzaglioinvisibile.itIl libro "Dog 3.0 - il guinzaglio invisibile" è disponibile su Amazon.it

I thought the only fitting way to wrap up this string of episodes in the Crime & Excrement Saga was to tell a few more tales about a guy who's been on the fringes of nearly every one of the last two months' worth of shows... Chester the (Potential) Molester. These mark the final tales focussed on Chester before I stopped writing the original Tales from the "Liberry" blog.

During the writing of Tales from the "Liberry" the blog, I often found cause to point out the parental failings of some of our patrons.  And on a few occasions, this hubris on my part would cause the patron saint of parents to arrange for me to experience a taste of the rigors of parenting myself.  I was not always up to the challenge.   (Featuring baby Ashley, the baby who appeared on last week's podcast.)

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross will the second part of their Planescape: Torment episode into existence. And so it ends. We left off with a clue to find an old hag, but all we found was ourselves. Torment wraps up in a satisfying and mind-bending way, and there’s plenty to talk about as we dust up the final details of this narrative. Links of Note: Tony Jay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Jay) [Plansecape Campaign Setting][1] Chris Avallone (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Avellone) Zeb Wells (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeb_Wells) Zeb Cook (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeb_Cook) Pee Wee's Secret Word (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxMZgeBlqzQ) Trashcan Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA25LcbWbHc) Terror Sweat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Our_Lisa) Modron (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modron_(Dungeons_%26_Dragons)) Dan Castellaneta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Castellaneta) GoG Mod Blog (http://www.gog.com/en/news/mod_spotlight_planescape_torment_mods_guide/) The Lady of Pain (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_of_Pain) One Winged Angel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5st0b3ln5U) Dragon Age: Origins (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045ZIEPY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=stunthdottran-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0045ZIEPY) Pit Fighter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnFU-BXda2A) Ghostbusters II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnzH75FlwvU) Bobby Brown - "On Our Own" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHv9r28DTUE) EverQuest (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OU66JU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=stunthdottran-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000OU66JU) The Dark Tower (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Tower_(series)) Back to the Future (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SrV13F3x7Y) Slender Man (http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/slender-man) Ka (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ka_(Dark_Tower)) Herman's Head (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8tzXFagaso) Lost in Translation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXjObmziEk) Pulp Fiction (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZBfmBvvotE) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - "Don't Come Around Here No More" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0JvF9vpqx8&ob=av3e) Jerry Springer final Thought (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgCt6bSu89w) Avadon: The Black Fortress HD (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/avadon-the-black-fortress-hd/id429761869?mt=8) Rule of Three (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_Three) Backlog Killer (http://backlogkiller.blogspot.com/) Temple of Elemental Evil (http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=stunthdottran-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B00009MGVE) Sentence Diagram (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentence_diagram) Fallout (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9PTVE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=stunthdottran-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001V9PTVE) [1]: http://duckfeed.tv/watchoutforfireballs/episode-17-planescape-torment-part-1.html>WOFF! Episode 17: Planescape: Torment Part 1

En cette fin de semaine, LE 360 HI•TEK N°16 est votre meilleur ami ! En ce début de période à l'actualité assez - voire très - faible, nous avons choisi, avec Anh et mes camarades du Journal du Geek, partenaire de TEKNOLOGIK pour LE 360 HI•TEK, de détailler, pour vous, la liste de nos 12 cadeaux High-Tech préférés, à l'occasion de ce Noël 2012 : des idées qui pourront servir, pour vos achats de dernière minute, mais aussi à partir du 26 décembre, pour bien dépenser vos étrennes, voire en échange des cadeaux qui ne vous ont pas emballés (et qui, eux, l'étaient). 12 idées de cadeaux High-Tech en images Du plus abordable au plus cher, voici nos 12 conseils de cadeaux High-Tech, et les liens pour les commander par Internet (ce faisant, vous contribuerez à l'aventure Teknologik sans dépenser un euro de plus). Il y en a pour tous les goûts et pour toutes les bourses, de 15 à 800 € ! Joystick pour iPad, Logitech (15 €). Profitez de 5% de réduction avec le coupon VIP5OFF Combiné pour téléphone portable Moshi, Native Union (29,95 €). Bracelet Tik-Tok pour iPod Nano, Lunatik (39,95 €). Mario Kart 7 pour Nintendo 3DS (34,90 €). Téléphone Sixty noir, Sagemcom (94,95 €). iCade, borne d'arcade pour iPad, Ion (79,99 €). Liseuse électronique Kobo by FNAC (129 €). iPod Nano, Apple (139 €). Disque dur multimédia Wi-Fi GoFlex Satellite, Seagate (220 €). Enceinte nomade SoundLink, Bose (299 €). Mini-caméra tout terrain HD Hero2, GoPro (349 €). Visiocasque (3D Personal Viewer), Sony (799 €). Toutes les images de ces cadeaux qu'on vous conseille, sont évidemment à voir dans ce numéro du 360 HI•TEK ! La semaine prochaine : émission spéciale rétrospective 2011, pour revivre tous les grands événements High-Tech de l'année en 360". Pour le 1er numéro de l'année, nous nous transformerons en Madame Irma et sortirons notre boule de crystal pour évoquer les événements, les annonces, les technologies et les produits attendus en 2012. Et puis, retenez déjà la date du 13 janvier 2012 sur vos agendas, particulièrement en fin de journée. Nous serons alors à Las Vegas, en plein CES 2012. Plus d'infos sur cette très grosse surprise à venir, à partir de la semaine prochaine, dans LE 360 HI•TEK... Retrouvez LE 360 HI•TEK avec les voix de Benjamin VINCENT (TEKNOLOGIK) et Anh Phan (Le Journal du Geek), tous les vendredis ! Podcast également disponible en version SD pour iPhone, iPod et iPod Touch d'anciennes générations

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross plug in and talk about Shadowrun for the Sega Genesis. It’s a dystopian cyberpunk future, and your brother is dead. By committing contract crimes and hacking into computers, you get to the bottom of the mystery and save the world. This game was very ahead of its time, being an open world RPG on a 16-bit system. Shadowrun (Sega Genesis Game) - Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadowrun_(Sega_Genesis_video_game)) "I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMICD3aMZpw) Starlight Zone - Youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mqmN6mw4R8) Stop Teasing Me With Fake Freedom - Rock Paper Shotgun (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/10/19/on-fake-freedom/)

Lifting straps are helpful when using heavy weight for a large body part. The weight being used may be too heavy for your smaller, auxiliary muscles and those muscles fail before the large muscle you are working!For example, you may doing deadlifts for the hamstrings. You can use a heavy weight, but your forearms burn holding it before your hamstrings fatigue. Lifting straps would take the stress off your forearms by holding the weight and enable your hamstrings to finish the set. Another example might be doing dumbbell squats or stationary lunges. Again, you may be able to use heavy dumbbells, or may you just want to go high reps, but after 8 repetitions your forearms burn too much to continue. Lifting straps would allow you to do more reps (or weight) without burning out your arms.In this video, I'll show you how to put lifting straps on the right way! If you ever need to use them, you'll know how!Download link: How to Use Lifting Straps for Weight Training

For the audio Podcast of poem, click below on title in bold: SHE SPEAKSYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!She Speaks is a poem about the The Divine Feminine as Nature.When I was younger I had an interest in a type of poetry I especially noted in Welsh Literature, which I greatly enjoyed, that I often referred to as ‘I am’ poetry. These poems basically concern some God, Goddess, Hero, etc. and use a sort of ‘I am this and I am that’ as a description of said Divine Being. In truth, one runs into this sort of poem in many places throughout history. Often recited by a Priest or Priestess in order to pull the energies of a particular Divinity into themselves as a channel for their participants when doing a ritual.However, these poems may be at times a teaching device recounting information in some riddle form to their aspirants. Secrets of their order. She Speaks is not about Secrets of that sort as what I write should be fairly clear. It is wonderful to work on such a piece, for by working on it, thinking it over and creating, I feel I have somehow reached out and connected with Something far greater than myself or any words that I may write. And that, perhaps, is one of the greatest Secrets many Artists come to feel. For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: SheSpeaks.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry **Today's guest(s):** Brandon Vogt, author of the book "The Church and New Media" * ["The Church and New Media"](http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=pilo0e-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1592760333) * [The Church and New Media website and blog](http://www.churchandnewmedia.com) * [Brandon's blog, The Thin Veil](http://www.thinveil.net) * [Computers for Kids in Kenya](http://donate.crs.org/computerskenya) **Today's topics:** The new book "The Church and New Media" **Summary of today's show:** Brandon Vogt joins Scot to discuss his new book, "The Church and New Media," which features 12 contributors who write about how the Church can best take advantage of the new communications technologies and the culture of the Internet to spread the Gospel of Christ on the "digital continent" **1st segment:** Scot welcomed Brandon to the show. He asked how the idea for the book came about. There are 12 different chapter authors. Scot is impressed that he's only 25 years old. Brandon said his whole 24th year of life was devoted to considering the lives of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati and St. Therese of Lisieux and how much they accomplished in their short lives. So he felt free to reach for this book. He's also considering how much of a revolution in communication we're having in society and he found that the Church is stuck in the middle of this huge tidal shift. He also noticed a lot of individual Catholics as well as apostolates and ministries using modern technologies very effectively and faithfully. Finally, he noticed that the majority of the Church is doing a poor job, especially compared to Protestants and other religions. We're about a half decade behind the secular world too. A lot of people are becoming interested but don't know where to start. As a 25 year old, he didn't think he could write expertly on these topics, so he set out to target a number of experts in their fields to write, including Scot Landry, who wrote on new media in the diocese. Scot said the Church is sometimes accused of being a couple years behind, and so Scot was overjoyed to see someone doing a project like this and [Our Sunday Visitor](http://www.osv.com/) to being involved. Brandon said OSV was enthusiastically supportive of the idea. The thought it would reach many people. Each of the contributors to the book have a huge social media platform that they can use to promote the book to their readers and followers. He also wanted the book to affect official Church communications structures in parishes and dioceses, and OSV is very well-connected in that realm. Brandon is a convert to Catholicism and Scot has a theory that the Holy Spirit is working to encourage converts to our faith to help lead us and contribute their passion that led them to the Church. Brandon has noticed a lot of the most passionate and excited Catholics tend to be converts because every single one of them chose it. They sought it out and wrestled with the reasons not to be Catholic and ultimately chose the Church. Brandon was born and raised Presbyterian and received all the basic instruction, but it never really hit home for him. He never really committed to him. When he went to college in 2004, on the first Sunday at University of Florida in Tallahassee, he decided to choose whatever church was closest to his dorm in order to satisfy his obligation. That one was Methodist and it changed him in a very deep way and discovered the presence of Jesus, a love of Scripture, the presence of the Holy Spirit. At the same time, his girlfriend since high school was Catholic and when they started to discuss marriage after college, they started to talk about what church they should attend. So he started to research Catholicism and discovered the campus ministry called [Brotherhood of Hope](http://www.brotherhoodofhope.org/), based in Somerville, but with a ministry at the University of Florida. He met with a brother from the order every week for a year to discuss Catholicism. He found Brother Jason was eerily like him: raised Protestant; studying science; joining the same Methodist campus ministry; and exploring Catholicism his senior year in college. He had walked the same path before him. Brandon went through RCIA and entered the Church at Easter 2008. He even had 30-40 people from the Methodist campus ministry come to the Easter vigil to celebrate his journey. He's only been Catholic for three years. Back in May 2011, he was invited as part of a group of 150 bloggers from around the world to go to a special meeting at the Vatican. He was also able to attend the beatification of Pope John Paul II. He found himself wondering how in the world he got to the point of sitting literally on the roof of the Vatican and writing this book. Jennifer Fulwiler wrote the second chapter of the book in the book on how blogging and the community of Catholic blogs led her from atheism to Catholicism. Cardinal Seán said about her: >It was especially uplifting to read Jennifer Fulwiler's account in Chapter 2 of how Catholic blogs helped lead her from atheism to the Truth of the Catholic faith through the information and friendships she found as a young mother online. Let us pray that many other "Jennifer Fulwilers" will be led to experience the saving love of Jesus Christ through the Church's embracing and living on this digital continent. * [Jen Fulwiler's blog, "Conversion Diary"](http://www.conversiondiary.com) Scot is inspired how new media allowed Jennifer to encounter a community of Catholics who she would never have encountered otherwise in her daily life. She had started a blog as an atheist challenging Christianity and people came to her blog's comment boxes and started conversations with her. Those commenters pointed her to good resources countering the arguments made by her atheist friends. Brandon said the anonymity of the Internet can be a huge boon for someone learning about the faith because they can do so with a stigma or being ostracized. People can explore Catholicism through the safety of anonymous commenting on blogs. He added that the Internet enables you to find a true representation of what a religion presents itself as. He said it's common for Protestants to build Catholic straw-men which claim Catholics believe things they don't really, such as worshipping Mary. Now it's all available online. **2nd segment:** Scot said it was common a few years ago for some people to say that new media and the Internet are a fad, but that's been proven false. Brandon said the statistics are overwhelming. [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com) has over 750 million users around the world. Pew Research Center just released a study that [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com) sees 350 billion tweets every day. (Twitter is a 140-character messaging service and a tweet is one message from a user, maybe a quote, a link to an article, a comment on a piece of news.) Brandon said Pope Benedict XVI is one of the most perceptive on new media in the Church, calling it a new digital continent. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third-largest in the world after China and India. Brandon said on [YouTube.com](http://www.youtube.com), 2 billions of videos are watched every day and every minute 24 hours of new video is uploaded. Scot said in the first chapter, Fr. Bob Barron writes that posting his videos on YouTube allow him to interact with secularists. * [Fr. Robert Barron, Word on Fire](http://wordonfire.org/) Fr. Barron has posted more than 200 videos on YouTube and received more than 1 million views. His organization has done some research and found the most likely viewer is a 20-something male who has no religious background. Fr Barron asks where else he could have an audience of such young men. Fr. Barron writes about the YouTube heresies, cataloging what he encounters in comments on his videos: A skewed understanding of who God is; a mythical being; all religions are the same; and Religion's relationships on science and on violence Fr. Barron said we need to understand the environment in which we're participating. Marcel Lejeune is one of the campus ministers at Texas A&M, one of the largest Catholic campus ministries. He writes in the third chapter about connecting to young adults. New media turns out to be the ideal way to connect with the missing demographic in the Church. * [Texas A&M Catholic campus ministry](http://aggiecatholic.org/) He also writes about their innovative method of connecting with a very transient group of people, college students, using [Flocknote](http://www.flocknote.com). * [An innovative way to register parishioners](http://marysaggies.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-we-asked-our-parishioners-to-bring.html) Flocknote allows people only to receive information that they want in the forms they want: email, Facebook, text messaging. Flocknote is a product created by another book contributor, Matthew Warner, who writes about new media in the parish. Texas A&M's Catholic campus ministry average eight students entering the priesthood and religious life as well as the thousands who return to parishes as laypeople who have strong formation. **3rd segment:**The second section of the book talks about how new media is used in formation. [Mark Shea](http://markshea.blogspot.com/) writes about the dangers and benefits of blogs. [Fr. Dwight Longenecker](http://www.dwightlongenecker.com/) writes about what's really important and the danger of online apologetics: >...I am not convinced that many souls are won by argument. It is famously said about apologetics that you can win an argument and lose a soul. The apologetics on my blog are woven into a much bigger picture of Catholicism. I want the reader to glimpse the power and the glory of the Catholic Church, but I also want them to glimpse the humanity and humor of being Catholic. In other words, I want them to glimpse the art of being Catholic — not just the argument for being Catholic. * [Jonathan Sullivan's review of the book](http://catholictechtalk.com/blog/2011/07/16/book-review-the-church-and-new-media-by-brandon-vogt/) Scot said it's true of all ministry, not just new media. Brandon would nuance it by saying that there are some people are indeed looking for arguments *for* the Catholic Church. But it is true that arguing for the sake being right never wins anyone into the loving, accepting, inclusive world of the Church. When you're vitriolic and angry, it doesn't convey the love of Christ. Fr. Longenecker writes with humor and reverence, charity and truth. Brandon said blogging is a medium made for current events and commenting on what's going on the world. He notes that blogging is egalitarian so that everyone online can have the same voice as, no matter where they are or their economic background. It allows people who to break news and for people to gather around and talk about it. What bloggers like Mark Shea and Fr. Longenecker do is bring the Church into the story, to bring the Church's teaching to bear and allow a conversation to take place. Scot writes in Chapter 7 about new media in the diocese, especially what we do in the Archdiocese of Boston. He believes that what we have in Boston is as great as anywhere. He said [CatholicTV.com](http://www.catholictv.com) is the best place anywhere to view Catholic video content. The [Pilot's website](http://www.pilotcatholicnews.com) has won awards. Our diocesan website, [BostonCatholic.org](http://www.bostoncatholic.org), is widely recognized for being a great website, especially in its faith formation content. Brandon said it's obvious to him that the Archdiocese of Boston is a model for dioceses across the world in new media, including smartphone apps and other initiatives. In the next chapter, Matt Warner shared what parishes can do in new media. He has his hands on the pulse of online Catholicism and he's very practical. He's the founder of Flocknote. He's also looked at what's working and not working in parish websites. For example, a parish looking to use these social media tools, start a blog, revamp a website and want to connect with people not attending church, this chapter provides many answers. New media builds community and these chapters, including Lisa Hendey's chapter, recognize this. Scot said Matthew encourages parishes to form a qualified digital communications council and that's also a way for young people to get involved in the parish. These are the people who know how to reach the people aren't in the parish right now. The ideal member of the council would be college graduates looking to get involved in the Church and these people would also be the future leaders of the parish. Brandon said this is his generation and he sees the problems and tensions on both sides. The young adult demographic is the most difficult to reach and yet the most engaged in new media. New media is a movement of God to give us these tools at a specific time in Church history. Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict have said the same. By inviting young people to participate in the structure of the church, you're connecting them to the structure of the Church. Also, many young men and women who come to religious vocations say that their vocations began with being involved with the parish in a way like this. Brandon ends his introduction by saying the Church is not just the institutional Church, but is every Catholic. Will the Church remain silent in the digital sphere? >The world is waiting and listening in the virtual sphere. Will the Church remain silent, or will her voice be proclaimed from the rooftops (and the laptops)? Will she plunge the message of Christ into Facebook feeds, blog posts, podcasts, and text messages, or will she be digitally impotent? Brandon said new media is already being harnessed for all kinds of purposes, some of it inimical to the Church and her message. The Church needs to begin to use this tool. The printing press was used to undermine the Church because the Church did not at first see the utility of the press to spread her message. Scot mentioned Lisa Hendey's chapter on her website at [CatholicMom.com](http://www.catholicmom.com), a community of Catholic moms sharing their lives with one another. Tom Peters of [American Papist](http://catholicvote.org/discuss/index.php?show=papist), writing about how new media can encourage Catholic activism. Brandon said CatholicMom.com is a digital front porch for moms around the world to discuss what it means to be a Catholic mom today for moms who might not otherwise have a way to connect with other Catholic moms they can relate to. Many of the moms find themselves feel isolated without other Catholic moms with the same values and outlook. Tom Peters writes about how new media can be used to promote the Catholic social teaching of the Church. In his blog, he rallies his readers to take action on political or social issues in the news. They call representatives and other leaders, send letters, and make a real impact. In the final chapter, Sean Carney, founder of [40 Days for Life](http://www.40daysforlife.com/blog/), the world's largest pro-life movement, where thousands of people pray for an end to abortion. They were able to organize this movement globally using new media.

For the audio Podcast of poem, click below on title in bold: FIRST PLANTSYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!First Plants is a poem about the Celebration of Spring.And in celebrating the first days of Spring we invoke the Divine Feminine in our praises. That She may come into our lives at this time of year in our hopes for Her abundance, love and Grace.In this She bids us to give Her the first plants, to dance with Her the first dance, to enfold ourselves within Her and to love Her. That if we give ourselves to Her, She will guide us and lead us to our true spiritual home.That as Seekers of this Truth, She will know us and enjoin us in our dance. For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: FirstPlants.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

Read by Barry J. NorthernClick to play or download the MP3.Show NotesFind out more about Alethea Kontis and her work at http://aletheakontis.comBlue and Gray & Black and Green was first published in the Legends of the Mountain State 4 anthology from Woodland Press.Cast Macabre fans might also like:Music provided by Mevio at Music AlleyAll incidental music this week was by Frank RosiakJameelaSad SongThe Old Kentucky Hoedown

**Today's host(s):** Scot Landry and Fr. Mark O'Connell  **Today's guest(s):** Fr. John Phalen, CSC, President of Holy Cross Family Ministries * [Holy Cross Family Ministries](http://hcfm.org/) * [Congregation of Holy Cross](http://www.holycrosscongregation.org/) * [Brothers of Holy Cross](http://www.holycrossbrothers.org/) * [Family Rosary](http://familyrosary.org/) * [Family Theater Productions](http://www.familytheater.org/) * [The Story of Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC](http://www.hcfm.org/FatherPeyton.aspx) **Today's topics:** Father John Phalen of Holy Cross Family Ministries, the Family Rosary, Family Theater, God's Children Now retreat **A summary of today's show:** Scot and Fr. Mark talk with Fr. John Phalen about praying the rosary as a family including practical tips for praying with children. They also discussed the upcoming Family Rosary day for families on June 4 at BC High and the status of the cause for canonization of Fr. Patrick Peyton, the famed Rosary Priest. Also, this Sunday's Gospel reading on the road to Emmaus. **1st segment:** Scot welcomes back Fr. Mark. Fr. Mark says in the past week he's been doing end of the academic year duties, including his last class with seminarians at St. John's for the year and last with the permanent deacon class. He teaches marriage & family and a class on the temporal goods of the Church and is just starting an introduction to canon law class. Scot said May is one of the two months of the year the Church dedicates to the Blessed Mother. (October is the other.) One of the ways we live the devotion to the Blessed Mother is the rosary. In Easton, Mass., is headquartered Holy Cross Family Ministries, founded by Fr. Patrick Peyton, known as the Rosary Priest. Fr. John Phalen, the current president of the ministry, will join us to discuss praying the rosary as a family. **2nd segment:** Scot welcomes Fr. Phalen to the show. Fr. Phalen is a past president of the Mariological Society. Scot asked Fr. Phalen why Catholics need to turn to Mary for a robust faith life. He said Mary was the first Christian and the first among the saints. If we want to conform our lives to Christ, we should go to the one who knew Him the best. She is the one who contemplated His face the most, who spent the most time with Him in her life. Here in the Northeast, we connect May with flowers, but this month we also celebrate Mother's Day, so it is appropriate. Fr. Mark asked about her role as intercessor. Fr. Phalen said Mary is a special intercessor. He said that on a trip to Uganda, he found a parish called "I Saw You" Parish. The pastor said the ground was the king's property at one time and it was forbidden trespass. When trespassers were brought before the king, the accusation was "I Saw You" and they would be condemned to death. The only person who could intercede with the king was the Queen Mother and she would sometimes intercede, asking for him to comply as a favor to her. People in the parish understood the role of Mary as intercessor  by this Queen Mother role. Mary helps us by going to her Son an interceding for us with her prayer. She is like us completely, being a human being who gave birth to her savior. Scot said he recalls Fr. Peyton's saying "The Family that prays together, stays together." Why is it great for families to pray the rosary together? Fr. Phalen said the rosary's prayers are very simple: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. If they need the mysteries, there is simple guides available. Saying the Hail Mary over and over helps us to contemplate the mysteries. The Rosary is simple so everyone can do it. Grown adults can participate on their own level, but in the presence of other members of their family.  Fr. Mark said there are many families that try and give up because of how the kids squirm. Fr. Phalen says keep trying, but do it in small bites, like just one decade at a time. Keep coming back to it. Model it as a something you want to do it and then hold it out as something they can do when they're grown up enough to do it. It's been proven that the Rosary lowers blood pressure and calms you down. But sometimes we make the perfect the enemy of the good and we expect a complete rosary right then and there. Gradually, they will become accustomed to it. Fr. Mark asked about the balance between listening to the words of the Hail Mary and reflecting on the mystery. We don't want to just whip through the words. Fr. Phalen says he's usually trying to get people to slow down and enunciate the words. As for repetition, Bishop Sheen used to say that if you love someone, you will say you love them over and over again. We're different people from moment to moment and so we're not repeating ourselves because we're saying it as a new person to a new person. I love who you are now as I am now. We also have repetition in the Mass: Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord have mercy. Holy, Holy, Holy. It's not enough just to say it once. Scot asked when are the best times for families to pray the Rosary together. Fr. Phalen says dinnertime is great because the family is all together, so pray before or after the meal, relating it to the meal and the unity achieved around the dinner table. Ask the children for their special intentions. Besides the spiritual benefit, the children and parents learn more about what is going on in their hearts and minds and lives. **3rd segment:** Scot asked the best way to offer intentions for family rosaries. Fr. Phalen said it will help to break up the whole rosary by punctuating each decade with specific intentions, while offering general intentions for the whole rosary. Should each family member have their own or share one rosary? Fr. Phalen said some families keep a bowl of rosaries. Others have a set of hooks with a rosary for each person. Then there's the orsary our mothers gave us: Our ten fingers. Fr. Mark asked about good sources of mysteries: Fr. Phalen said there is the book of "[Father Peyton's Rosary Prayer Book](1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=pilo0e-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0898709822)". There's also his own book "[Living the Rosary: Finding Your Life in the Mysteries](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594712646/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=pilo0e-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=1594712646)." When he was in seminary, he would return home to visit his parents. He would spend time at night on the dock on the lake, and he would find the Glory of God in the world and receive a sense of God's presence. This moment stays with him now, especially every time he contemplates the mystery of the Transfiguration. His aim in the book is helping people connect the moments in their lives to the moments in the mysteries that will helps us in our prayer. Scot asked about the Luminous Mysteries that Bl. John Paul II offered to the Church. Fr. Phalen said one of his most profound remarks was that the Rosary marks the rhythm of life. This was from his [Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae](http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/apost_letters/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_20021016_rosarium-virginis-mariae_en.html). He said that the rosary was the prayer of the laypeople. It was created in the Middle Ages in imitation of the monks' prayer the 150 Psalms of the Liturgy of the Hours. Because they couldn't read, the people needed the assistance of an image of a mystery to help them pray. In the churches and cathedrals the artwork taught the people of the moments of the lives of Christ and Mary and the saints, just like the mysteries of the rosary. So the [Luminous mysteries](http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/prayers/rosary/luminous.htm) pick up the time from the ending of the Joyful Mysteries to the beginning of the Sorrowful Mysteries. But Pope John Paul did it in a humble way by proposing it and not imposing it so the people could take it up or leave it. But Fr. Phalen's experience is that the people do love it and are praying it. In his letter, Bl. John Paul said: >The Rosary is by its nature a prayer for peace, since it consists in the contemplation of Christ, the Prince of Peace, the one who is “our peace” (Eph 2:14). Anyone who assimilates the mystery of Christ – and this is clearly the goal of the Rosary – learns the secret of peace and makes it his life's project. Moreover, by virtue of its meditative character, with the tranquil succession of Hail Marys, the Rosary has a peaceful effect on those who pray it, disposing them to receive and experience in their innermost depths, and to spread around them, that true peace which is the special gift of the Risen Lord (cf. Jn 14:27; 20.21). **4th segment:** One of Holy Cross Family Ministries most important works is supporting the spiritual life of families. They have coming up on June 4 at Boston College High School an event from 8am to 5pm. Register at familyrosary.org. Bring family members of all ages, from the youngest on up. There are workshops planned just for the small children. There will be a track for teens led by Fr. Bob Reed of CatholicTV. There will be a Spanish-language track for the whole family. Greg and Lisa Popcak will speak to families as well. The theme is God's Children Now -- Living and Learning Together. There will also be workshops on topics such as bullying, using the Internet and more. The day will end with the Rosary and a Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel Reilly of Worcester. * [Gregory and Lisa Popcak's ministry: Pastoral Solutions Institute](http://www.exceptionalmarriages.com/index.htm) For the last few years have taken place at Stonehill College in Easton, but they wanted to move closer to Boston to be more central. Some day they want to hold it in Fenway Park with 30,000 people praying on the field. The cost is $7 per person and $40 max per family, if registered before May 15. Price goes up to $10 each and $50 per family after May 15. Lunch is included. Fr. Phalen gave an update on the cause for canonization of Fr. Peyton. The paperwork was sent to Rome last July, the closing of the major local work. Now the Vatican is reviewing all the materials and once that is done, then possible miracles will be considered for beatification. Right now, they are looking at possible miracle, but can't say too much about it right now. Fr. Mark said the amount of work that goes into such investigations is amazing. It is very meticulous work. **5th segment:** Looking at this Sunday's readings for Mass. * [Gospel reading for Sunday, May 8: Luke 24:13-35](http://www.usccb.org/nab/050811.shtml#gospel) >That very day, the first day of the week,  two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them,  “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have taken place there in these days?” And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him,  “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning  and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted  what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread. What strikes Scot is how sad the disciples are in the death of Jesus and how they didn't understand all that happened. Fr. Phalen said they are so down, it reminded him of Red Sox fans. They are down every year, even when their team is doing well for now. The disciples' hopes had been dashed. Then Jesus Himself criticizes them for being foolish and explains everything to them. Fr. Mark says he's truck by how an extraordinary day it was. Jesus just rose from the dead and chose to spend the day walking with two guys on the road to Emmaus. And the He explains all of Scriptures in the greatest lesson ever given. And now we don't even know both of their names.  Scot said God's grace had an effect on them as Jesus spoke because their heart burned. And they didn't want it to end and invited Christ in because Christ does not force himself on us.  Fr. Phalen said there is a great Eucharistic reference here as they recognize Jesus in the Eucharist, the breaking of the bread. For ourselves, after a crisis, sometimes we can say, wasn't it necessary for it happen because God knew better than I. Scot noted that going back to Jerusalem from Emmaus is 7 miles uphill and they ran it away after a long day's walk. They must have been so excited.  Fr. Phalen said we can recognize Christ in our accompaniment of one another, especially gathered around the Table of the Lord, and it gives us great hope. That will conclude today's presentation of The Good Catholic Life. For recordings and photos of today's show and all previous shows, please visit our website: TheGoodCatholicLife.com. You can also download the app for your iPhone or Android device at WQOM.org to listen to the show wherever you may be. We thank our guest Fr. John Phalen. For our co-host, Father Mark O'Connell, our Production team of Rick Heil, Anna Johnson, Justin Bell, Dom Bettinelli, and George Martell, this is Scot Landry saying thank YOU for listening, God bless you and have a wonderful weekend!

For the audio Podcast of poem, click below on title in bold: ENCHANTRESSYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!Enchantress is a poem about Enlightenment.An Enchantress for me is not so much one who invokes the Elements to work her will, but rather, she who seeks to unlock doors of other Realms. Her dance is the weave of energies in a desire to become part of the All.In this poem she is given those keys and passage to those Realms. Where she may dance the dance of Enlightenment and to rejoin in that dance whenever she may desire.I see her at night under a bright full moon, her regalia in the colors of life and that the dance she weaves is one of pure joy. For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: Enchantress.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

More Hobbit movie news: Peter Jackson recovered quickly after emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer. Are the sacred mountains off limits to the Lonely Mountain? Are you an elf? Report for Hobbit duty as an extra. Finally a date! The Hobbit set to begin filming March, 21st.On this episode we also discuss the Dunedain; who were they and where did they come from? Source material is taken mainly from the Silmarillion, the Lord Of The Rings Appendices and the Tolkien Gateway wiki. Excuse the mis-pronunciation of some names and the mis-represented URL to the MEM Facebook page. Actual link below.Music this episode is the track Gollum Blues, by Marc Gunn. Taken from  Music Alley - the podsafe music network. If you play Tolkien inspired music, please upload some tracks to Music Alley and let us know. We'd love to hear it.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES

Covering the news and events from the last couple of months, Michael Kaiser and Pieter Collier bring you up to date on specific items of interest to any fan of Tolkien.J.R.R. Tolkien trained as a British spy?On Sept. 16, 2009, the Telegraph reported that "Novelist JRR Tolkien secretly trained as a Government spy in the run up to the Second World War, new documents have disclosed" (emphasis added). Pieter shows how this story isn't news by citing sources such as the J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide, as well as other Tolkien scholars.MGM: The Lion, The Ditch, and The HobbitThe studio with the most recognizable logo in movie history continues to make news. MTV Movies Blog reported on Sept. 25, 2009 that "things are looking bleak", and that the studio needs a total of $170 million to finish out the year and to "fund high-profile projects like The Hobbit". THR.com reported on Oct. 1, 2009 that MGM has "secured enough support from key lenders to allow the studio enough cash to proceed with its participation in The Hobbit." And Variety.com has reported on Nov. 11, 2009 that, according to several sources, MGM "will essentially be auctioned off within the next few weeks."We discuss all these things, as well as the great news coming out about the progress regarding the script, casting rumors, and more including:According to SciFi Wire.com, "Gandalf" has read the script, and Comic Book Movie.com asks "Could we being seeing Brian Cox as a Dwarf in The Hobbit?"MusicThis episode features the song "The Grey Havens" by New York band Fathom.New Segment: Browsing the Tolkien LibraryEach episode Pieter will step out of the Tolkien Library with a prized book, or news of upcoming releases, to share with us. This time we discuss his article about The Book of Jonah, which is to become available in February, 2010. Talk centers around Tolkien's work as editor of The Jerusalem Bible, his translation, and possible as-of-yet unsubstantiated participation in translating other books of the Old Testament.Did C.S. Lewis and Tolkien plan to write together?C.S.Lewis.com conducted an interview with Dr. Steven Beebe about the forthcoming publication about his discovery of a "previously undiscovered fragment" of a manuscript in the Oxford library. A manuscript which he believes is the much-sought-after beginnings of a collaboration between Lewis and Tolkien.FestivalsWe reported last episode about the Festival In The Shire. Now we have more news; and it is shaping up to be the pinnacle of Tolkien festivals! Pieter fills in some of the particulars on this episode, and we know that you will be anxious to attend this event.Also, the Edge of the Wild annual Middle-earth Art Exhibition, now into its 7th year, is scheduled for March 26-29, 2009 according to the Facebook Page.Call the Middle-earth Minutes voice line at: (815) 2-HOBBITEmail us at: middleearthpodcast [at] gmail [dot] comFollow us on Twitter: @middleearthminsJoin the Facebook Page at: facebook.com/middleearthminutesBookmark the Tolkien Library at: tolkienlibrary.comFollow the Tolkien Library on Twitter at: @TolkienLibraryDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES

The change in format is here! I'm joined by Pieter Collier from the Tolkien Library to discuss news and views about all things Tolkien: Literature, Art, Film, Festivals, and more. We're sure that Pieter will become a regular part of Middle-earth Minutes, and are certain that you will enjoy the news that we have brought you... some of which is being heard here for the very 1st time.Legend of Sigurd Audio Book Delayed:All those who had pre-ordered the Audio CD were expecting to be listening to it by now. Find out why it is not yet available according to the publisher. But, Harper Collins has some news that is being reported here for the 1st time...Never-Before Published Hobbit Painting By Alan Lee:When asked about what else we could expect the answer came back that "the Alan Lee illustrated Hobbit hardback is getting a much deserved reprint with a slightly different cover, which includes a brand new never-before published Hobbit painting by Alan Lee."We took the opportunity of that good news to discuss Alan Lee and the interview that Pieter conducted with him in March, 2008.The Edel Silmarillion Student Project:Further discussion with David Brawn at Harper Collins turned to the Edel Silmarillion, a student project produced by the very talented Benjamin Harff, which was featured on the Tolkien Library. Harper Collins says that The Benjamin Harff Silmarillion "has not been considered commercially". We encourage all Tolkien fans everywhere to take a look at this book, and send a friendly email to both the Tolkien Estate and Harper Collins asking that this book be published so that we may all have a copy. You can email both by visiting Tolkienestate.com/contact, and perhaps, with enough letters from eager fans, we can persuade Harper Collins to release this beautiful book.Tolkien Settlement: More Than $100 Million:THR, Esq. reports on the resolution of the litigation between New Line Cinema and the estate of author J.R.R. Tolkien, and we offer our own comments as well as those of Christopher Tolkien (“The Trustees acknowledge that New Line may now proceed with its proposed films of ‘The Hobbit.’”) and Peter Jackson who says that they're "not even greenlit yet", and suggests that we "drop Warner Bros. a line and encourage them to be kind to [the film makers]".Also, according to High-Def Digest New Line/Warner has delayed The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Blu-ray.Oxonmoot 2009:Oxonmoot 2009 will take place at Lady Margaret Hall from September 25th to 27th. Advanced booking has now closed but you can still attend Oxonmoot and pay at the door. For more information, visit the Oxonmoot website.And lastly, according to Pieter...Festival In The Shire:Next year there will be organized a completely new Tolkien event, namely "Festival in the shire - A celebration of all things Tolkien inspired".It will be held from August 13th -15th, 2010 at Y Plas Machynlleth, Wales, United Kingdom. The town of Machynlleth is located on the edge of beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is the historic capital of Wales.There is not much known about this event yet, but it promises to be great! I have heard rumors that Ted Nasmith (the Tolkien artist), Jane Chance (the author of many Tolkien related books and articles) and John Garth (author of Tolkien and the Great War) and Tom Shippey (probably the greatest Tolkien scholar alive) are confirmed to be participating/attending. This event will be combining a Tolkien conference with an exhibition of Tolkien-related books, art, memorabilia and other fantasy items. The three-day event will feature food, music and entertainment.There is no website yet but I have been told it will be going live shortly.Tolkien fans that wish to provide input on the program planning and events related to Festival of the Shire are encouraged to do so. If you would like to exhibit your company’s products, exhibit items from your personal Tolkien collection, or participate in the entertainment, contact Mark Faith. info [AT] markfaithbooks [DOT] com.Music:"Tolkien: The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings" provided by Brobdingnagian Bards and taken from Music Alley - a place for musicians to upload songs that podcasters from all over can play and help to promote. If you, or a friend, play any music that is Tolkien related please upload to Music Alley and leave us a comment for this episode. We would love to hear and possibly play it on an upcoming episode of Middle-earth Minutes.Miscellaneous:Do you have a question or comment for us, or maybe some news that you would like to hear reported? Please leave a comment below. If you would like to have your comments heard in your own voice on Middle-earth Minutes use the "Call Me" widget in the sidebar of the Middle-earth Minutes blog. 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The longest episode of MEM yet! After discussing the latest Hobbit movie news we use the the topic of the latest upgrades to LOTRO to launch into a discussion of Dwarves. As always we use the Silmarillion and the Lord Of The Rings appendices, as well as the Tolkien Gateway as reference material.We are also joined by very special guest, Mark, from Dunedain Radio and the Middle-earth Network to talk about the launch of the brand new Tolkien/Fantasy internet radio station.We were excited to hear Father Roderick mention MEM on episode 4 of his wonderful Secrets Of The Hobbit podcast (never mind that we said episode 3 during this show), and encourage everyone to listen to all his "Secrets" podcasts.Find us on Facebook at the Middle-earth Minutes Podcast page.Follow us on Twitter @middleearthminsDOWNLOAD | SUBSCRIBE | SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES

For the audio Podcast of poem, click below on title in bold: FOR GARYYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!This poem, "For Gary", is for my husband, whom I love very dearly. I don't often write poetry about my personal feelings this way. They are always something I seem to have difficulty expressing. It takes a certain stillness for me to write and my personal feelings of love do not tend to elicit such stillness. However, I felt it important to express such somewhere, somehow. Because, my husband truly does mean everything to me.In other places online I have called this poem "For Love" as it easily applies to love for one's mate in general. In the listening of it, I hope you may agree.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: ForGary.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

Hello American Girl fans! Christa and Mia here, with another episode of the Girl Doll Talk Podcast! Well, Kanani fever continues to spread! In this episode, we talk with Lisa Yee, author of Aloha, Kanani and Good Job, Kanani. Mrs. Yee is also the author of Good Luck, Ivy. She's not only a great writer. She's a REALLY fun lady! You have to check her blog out at http://lisayee.livejournal.com/. You can learn more about this wonderful authoress at http://www.lisayee.com/. Don't miss her pictures with Peeps! Here's our picture! In this episode we also talk with the founder of a blog that is currently getting a high amount of traffic through the Top American Girl Fan Sites contest we have going: Australian Girl Fan (http://www.australiangirlfan.com/). Brittany-Amelia is a wonderful new friend from "down under" and she introduces us all to her love for both Australian Girl Dolls and American Girl Dolls! We also talk to a sweet new friend Leana (also known as Le-Le) who, along with her mom, gives their best shot at the Hawaiian reef trigger fish name! Speaking of that fish name, in our last episode we invited you to send in a video or audio of you and your friends trying to say Humuhumunukunukuapua'a! Well, in this episode we up the stakes! Send your audio or video to girldolltalk@gmail.com and we'll pick one of the entries to receive a free Girl Doll Talk tote bag! Come on, girls! Get your friends together and take your best shot! We'd love to send you a free tote bag! Would you like to have an interview on our show about your site? You can learn more at http://girldolltalk.gotop100.com/. Do you have friends and family members that love American Girls? Please tell them about our podcast! They can find it here or on iTunes at http://bit.ly/GirlDollTalkoniTunes. And how about some Girl Doll Talk accessories? Check out our store! Finally, please write to us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Let us know who your favorite doll is and why. Also, let us know if you have an American Girl doll related question. We might just be able to read your e-mail or even interview you over the phone! That would be fun to meet you! Send us an e-mail today! Thanks! 11: Kanani Chat with author Lisa Yee

Well, we've all been waiting to learn about the 2011 Girl of the Year and she's finally available! Welcome Kanani!In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Spanos, who heads up Public Relations for American Girl. She tells us all about Kanani, including the creative and fun ways to enjoy this new doll!Also, in this episode we talk with the blog that is currently getting the most traffic through the Top American Girl Fan Sites contest we have going. Currently our friends at http://aggossipblog.com/ are on the top so we loved having the chance to interview all the founders in this episode!Would you like to have an interview on our show about your site? You can learn more at http://girldolltalk.gotop100.com/.Don't miss the special Kanani challenge we talk about in this episode! Here's a summary: one of the many things we like about Lisa Yee's Aloha Kanani book is that she includes Hawaiian words and how to pronounce them. One of the biggest tongue twisters is the name of a Hawaiian reef trigger fish: the humu­humu­nuku­nuku­āpuaʻa. (Get the book to learn more. You can also read this on Wikipedia.) We want you to record a video of you and your friends or family trying to say that word! You can record it in audio as well, though we prefer video. Be as creative or funny as you want! Send us your video (or audio with a digital picture) to girldolltalk@gmail.com. Make sure to get permission from a parent. Let us know what questions you have! We can't wait to publish you and your friends in an upcoming podcast episode!Do you have friends and family members that love American Girls? Please tell them about our podcast! They can find it here or on iTunes at http://bit.ly/GirlDollTalkoniTunes. And how about some Girl Doll Talk accessories? Check out our store!Finally, please write to us at girldolltalk@gmail.com. Let us know who your favorite doll is and why. Also, let us know if you have an American Girl doll related question. We might just be able to read your e-mail or even interview you over the phone! That would be fun to meet you! Send us an e-mail today! Thanks! 10: The 2011 Girl of the Year Episode: Welcome Kanani!

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: LITTLE HEARTSYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!Little Hearts is a poem that honors all the cats in my life. Although I also love dogs and animals in general, something about cats has always spoken to me. My cat friends seem to both enjoy and love me while retaining a certain wildness to their nature. In some ways, it is as if Nature Itself comes to sit with me awhile, perhaps to commune with me that we might enjoy each other's presence. I hope there shall always be cats in my life because, for me, it is like having a certain amount of Nature always surrounding me. Being with me, watching me.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: LittleHearts.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

This week we discuss DC Universe Online, StarCraft 2 Mods, Dungeon Raid, Mass Effect 2 & World of Warcraft.

Read by Christiana EllisClick to play or download the MP3.Show NotesVisit Peter Straub's website at PeterStraub.netAshputtle has appeared in the anthology BLACK THORN, WHITE ROSE in 1994 edited by Ellen Datlow & Terry Windling, in the Peter Straub collection Magic Terror, from Random House in 2000, and in audio form, read by Peter himself in Dark Voices Vol 4 from Borderlands Press.Visit Christiana Ellis' websiteRead the original Ashputtel by the Brothers Grimm Music taken from the albumPhantom Shadows by Venus Vulture.

Read by Marshal LathamClick to play or download the MP3.Show NotesFind out more about Marshal Latham over at Swamp Stories, Julie Hoverson at 19 Nocturne Boulevard, and Pamila Payne at Bella Vista.Barry also talks about his story Dark Secrets, which appears in a new anthology called Their Dark Masters, from Red Skies Press.Music provided by Mevio at Music AlleyDream of Freedom by 2012Ethereal by 1

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: DIVINE MASCULINE AND LOVE AS POWERYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!This reading is concerning an experience I had about 3-5 years ago of the Divine Masculine and His explanation of Love as Power and sharing that with a circle of people. Was it a dream? Was it an Astral Experience? So hard to say other than it had an impact on me that has never left.However, it has taken me awhile to say anything because I was concerned that it would be taken the wrong way. I have come to recognize that if I might share it without any more comment than the fact that it happened and how it happened, perhaps I can relieve myself of that concern...To contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: WINDWALKERYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!This is a poem about the WindWalker - a Shaman who walks between the Worlds. It is about how they wield the energies between the Worlds and that they can be a cause for the mending of those energies of the worlds.It is also a poem I wrote several years ago because of a Lucid Dream, or what I personally would call an Astral Walk... In that especial experience I looked up to see many colored ribbons in the sky coming down to Earth. A Healer Spirit next to me informed me that those colored ribbons represented the help souls were giving from the other side to the physical for various illnesses and problems... It is therefore a poem of healing.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: Windwalker.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

In this week's episode we are discussing Fallout 3, Shank, StarCraft 2, Puzzle Quest 2 & the new DLC for Red Dead Redemption.

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: SILVER MUSICYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!Silver Music is a poem about Winter. About It's power. About It's magick. About It's majesty.This poem was written when I lived in the Chicago area. When in the still of the Winter's nights one could truly touch in and hear the silver music He sings. Hear the pounding of His hooves and hear the beating of His heart.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: SilverMusic.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www.EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: DANCE THE ROUNDYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!This poem is about a Seeker and her quest to enjoin in the Mysteries of the Moon. And of the Woodlands. And of Nature.In those Woodlands she recognizes the celebration of Nature and secrets whispered in the breeze. She cries out, begging to become one with this.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: DancetheRound.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www. EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

For the audio Podcast of this poem, click below on title in bold: THE SACRIFICEYou can also get this Podcast from iTunes!This poem is of a Bard speaking of the White Lady - the White Goddess - and how She impacts the Bard and all others that may approach Her. It is both an invocation and an imploring. It is a statement and a reflection. It is the Sacrifice of oneself that one makes in following Her.For a pdf file for the words of this poem click here: TheSacrifice.pdfTo contact me, you may email me at: rhosebard@yahoo.com,or visit my WebSite at: www. EldritchTradition.comIf you'd like to Subscribe to this Feed at Feedburner, click on image below:

The Hour of the Dragon : Chapter 21!Here it is! Next to last chapter in Robert E. Howard's epic Sword and Sorcery novel of 1935! Enjoy!Check out this great collection of illustrated Conan short stories at Amazon (and help support my podcast)!

Chapter XX of Robert E. Howard's The Hour of the Dragon - Out of the Dust of Shall Acheron Arise.Read by Morgan Saletta Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Here's chapter 19 folks! A bit of a bonus this time around, I had a few extra minutes on my hands this month! Plus, these chapters are pretty short and really fit together as a single story line.And please, if you've enjoyed my narration, please, please, please rate me on Itunes! Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

The Hour of the Dragon: Chapter XVIII - I Am the Woman Who Never Died!Hey Folks - If you've enjoyed the show, please rate me on Itunes! Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

He Has Slain the Sacred Son of Set!The Hour of the Dragon - Chapter XVIIHere it is - the edited version. Sorry about the mixed-up posts!Hope you enjoy! Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

OK - Sorry about the screw up last week. I accidentally uploaded an unedited version of chapter 17. OOOOPS!!!! Thanks to the listener who clued me in.....So, here is Chapter 16 - Black Walled Khemi.Morgan Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

This driving school video deals with being aware of road signs and markings during your driving lessons.While most learner drivers will notice things like speed limits, traffic lights and some road markings, there are many signs which while not giving the driver instructions, will have valuable information on them, and one of these could save you from failing the driving test. Get into the habit of taking note of signs as you go past them while out in your car practising.Subscribe by email to get free driving lesson videos sent to your inbox.Add Driving School videos to your Feed Reader

Chapter XV - The Return of the CorsairHere it is folks. And expect Chapters XVI and XVII in rapid succession, they are both short and already recorded but as yet not edited. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!PS- OOPS, some of you may need to re-download this as I accidentally uploaded a file that still had some edit mistakes. Sorry about that. It looks like only fifteen or so of you though... Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Chapter 13! This chapter is more a build up to Chapter 14, so I'm releasing them back to back.A big hello to all my international listeners - especially the 15-20 in Poland. Are you guys a Conan fan club or what - maybe an English class? Most of my listeners are from the U.S. or U.K. so I'm curious.... Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Here's Chapter XIV- The Hand of Set! I decided to put out chapter's XIII and XIV together because they form a single story arc and chapter XIII is a bit slow otherwise.Hope you enjoy!Morgan Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

The Hour of the Dragon - Chapter XIIThe Fang of the Dragonhttp://m1_sterling.tripod.com/conan/hour_of_the_dragon12.mp3 Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Here's Chapter XI !The Hour of the Dragon - by Robert E. HowardRead by Morgan Salettahttp://m1_sterling.tripod.com/conan/hour_of_the_dragon11.mp3 Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Robert E. Howard's The Hour of the Dragon.Chapter X - A Coin From AcheronWhewwwww. Chapter X down. Only 12 more chapters to go! Almost at the half-way mark! I hope everyone had been enjoying the show....http://m1_sterling.tripod.com/conan/hour_of_the_dragon10Morgan Saletta Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Well, it's been almost a month since my last upload and I apologize. No real excuses, just this, that and the other as I settle in to my new place...There are a few tiny little edit problems and I will upload a slightly cleaner version later this week, but it's good to go and I thought, "Why keep people waiting?".I hope you enjoy! Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

http://shadowfoot.com/podcasts/BJar_090712_Episode_3.mp3My third podcast episode. Show Notes Espressoholic Supermarket shoppers Presentation Zen by Garr Reynolds at Webstock

http://shadowfoot.com/podcasts/BJar_090704_Episode_2.mp3My second podcast episode. This time I've skipped the sound effects between segments. If you can, please suggest intro and outro music, and segment music, that fits the style of this show. It will need to be podsafe music. Note: Yes, I said "para-praised" instead of "paraphrased". Oops, my bad. I also say "...and that" too much. Show Notes Janus Bakery, serving wonderful baked goods and Revive coffee. Net at Night, with Amber MacArthur, Leo Laporte, and Sarah Lane, is a podcast I regularly listen to. It is a weekly podcast usually just over an hour in duration. The topics are current technology events. Nissan Cube - The ugly car inspired by a jacuzzi and driven by annoying people. Beyond Bullet Points by Cliff Atkinson, is the book I've just finished reading. I recommend it for anyone who wants to improve their PowerPoint (and Keynote).

Hey Folks,Well, here we go with Chapter VIII. It's been a rough couple of weeks. Our landlord decided to move back into our house, so we got two months notice on the marching orders. After a few false starts, we found a new place, really nice, in a neighborhood I like- a friendly local pub, a decent cafe, and a short walk to the action of Sydney Rd. On top of that, the house is on a quarter acre block, of which very few still exist in this part of Melbourne. All that to say that I've been delayed in my duties. On top of it, I've buried my good microphone somewhere and won't be able to correct a few of the little recording mistakes I found...I'll try to get them next week. Nothing too major...Here it is:http://m1_sterling.tripod.com/conan/hour_of_the_dragon8.mp3Cheers,Morgan Check out this illustrated collection of Conan stories at Amazon and help support my podcast!"

Download Episode 1Thanks for your patience, everyone. Welcome to Series 1, in which we'll explore themes that leverage the element of time. This series will be followed by the elements of space, shape, and energy (not necessarily in that order). Episode One of Taktaba is now available. This episode treats the twin topics of repetition and alternation, including:- when and how repetition can be effective- different alternation patterns, and their psychological effects on your audience- exercises- combinationsVideo:This episode runs about 24 minutes, which is too long to fit on You Tube (due to their 10-minute limit), so I'll have to break it into three chunks. It may be another week or so until I have the time to do that.Our Media (full version)Google Video (full version)YouTube Part 1 (uploaded and available soon)YouTube Part 2 (coming soon)YouTube Part 3 (coming soon)I've created an RSS feed on Feedburner, and you can now subscribe on iTunes.Music:The music featured in this episode includes:- Sala, Sala- Ma Ali Wiolti Loo- Caravan- Drum Solo- Chiftetelli from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame, courtesy of Stella Grey.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2009: this Episode is now available on DVD through Amazon:as well as directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.

Download Epsiode 3Well, I said I wanted to get Episode 3 out before the end of the year, and I just made it! Episode 3 is now available to view online or download:Our Media (full version, downloadable)Google Video (full version, downloadable at a lower picture quality)YouTube (introduction only)As always, you can Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Note: it takes up to 24 hours for the video to appear in the iTunes music store, but if you subscribe, it's available immediately.In this episode, we'll explore timing patterns, which are the rhythms we create with our bodies as we dance. We'll take a look at five different patterns, how they may make your audience feel, and which musical rhythms they complement. This episode includes: - simple exercises to get the patterns into your body- theme & variation exercises to explore different ways to use timing patterns- do-it-yourself exercises to spark your creativity- four combinations that use timing patterns- two ways to adapt timing patterns to zilsThe DVD will be available soon; I'll post again when it's ready.Note: this is a big file (almost 800MB), so you'll have best luck downloading it from a high-speed connection. If you can't view the file, make sure you downloaded the whole thing successfully.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2009: The Podcast DVDs have a new home on Amazon:You can also order directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.

Download Episode 2First, I'd like to thank you all for your patience and support. Episode 2 was a long time (and a lot of work) in coming, and I hope you'll think it was worth the wait.This episode deals with long-term repetition. That's repetition over the course of a song or an entire routine. We'll discuss:- maximizing intellectual satisfaction by balancing length & complexity (with graphs!)- maximizing emotional satisfaction by balancing frequency & drama (also with graphs!)- using theme and variation to keep repeated elements fresh and interesting- using the structure of your music to guide your repetitionIn the process I'll be sharing:- low-, medium-, and high-complexity combinations- several ideas for medium- and high-drama movements- combinations that demonstrate Theme & variation- my "cheater's drop", a less intimidating alternative to the Turkish Drop- a DIY exercise on working with your musical structureThis episode also includes performance clips by me, as well as by Badriya al Badi'a of Boston.VIDEO:This episode runs just over an hour, which is too long to fit on You Tube (due to their 10-minute limit), so I'm only posting the introduction there. All versions are formatted to be iPod-friendly.- Our Media (full version, downloadable)- Google Video (full version, viewable online and downloadable)- YouTube (introduction only)I've created an RSS feed on Feedburner, and you can now subscribe in iTunes. MUSIC:The music featured in this episode is from Belly Dancing for Fortune and Fame:- Sala, Sala (the Taktaba theme song)- Shisheler- Drum Solo- Mastika- El SamerSpecial thanks to Stella Grey for donating the use of this CD.Update: 1/12/2008: If you've had trouble downloading this episode, try watching it in VLC. If it still fails, download the low-resolution version. The video quality isn't as good, but the smaller file size might help!Update: 4/9/2008: The podcast DVDs have found a new home on Amazon:You can also order directly from the manufacturer, CreateSpace.

Ah, summer. Travel. Adventure. Romance. Inexplicable narratives from the man in the window seat. Yes, he's back. Enjoy your complimentary cocktail and warm nuts.Handwritten Theatre Twenty: "This is how the story was told to me." (v. 3.0)Performed by Paul JacekRunning time: 9:26All AudiencesIf your theatre company or drama department is interested in producing a program of Handwritten Theatre, send an email to the rambling campus of The Handwritten Theatre World Headquarters and Corporate Retreat Facility at:GhostWords@mac.comRemembering James M. Cain on his birthday."I drove out to Glendale to put three new truck drivers on a brewery company bond, and then I remembered this renewal over in Hollywoodland. I decided to run over there. That was how I came to this House of Death, that you've been reading about in the papers. It didn't look like a House of Death when I saw it."-Double Indemnity

Handwritten Theatre returns with, if not a constant flow, at least a spurt of new plays. Sometimes we look for secrets, sometimes the secrets find us. And that can happen anywhere, even in a suburban drive-way.Handwritten Theatre Nineteen: "Leo speeds up when he sees a yard sale."Performed by Marsha ClarkRunning Time: 18:48All Audiences (But it is about grown-up behavior)The book of photographs discovered by the character was inspired by an actual collection of snapshots uncovered at a flea market by Michel Hurst and Robert Swope who published a selection of their discoveries under the title Casa SusannaThis remarkable book is available at Amazon.com.In Other News:Handwritten Theatre Live!An evening of Handwritten Theatre was presented recently in Fremont, Nebraska by The Fremont Community Players under the direction of Will Mitchell (Cyberjazzdaddy.blogspot.com) and featuring Bill Bishop, Jodie Bishop, Daniel Christensen, Ed Cutler, Laura England, Teresa Giesselmann, Haley Halverson, Madeline MacDonald, Kim Mitchell, Will Mitchell, and Cheryl WarrenIf your theatre company or drama department is interested in producing a program of Handwritten Theatre, send an email to the rambling campus of The Handwritten Theatre World Headquarters and Corporate Retreat Facility at:GhostWords@mac.com

The women you meet in bars always tell the most interesting stories. Sip that third martini and listen to the song of the cocktail sirens.Handwritten Theatre Twenty-One: "This was before I knew her."Performed by Moira Quirk and Marsha ClarkRunning Time: 23:27Mature Audiences (Contains several common vulgarities)Handwritten Theatre on stageBill and Jody Bishop and Cheryl Warren performing "Note the relationship between the two seated figures in the booth" as produced by The Fremont Community Players in Fremont, Nebraska.If your theatre company or drama department is interested in producing a program of Handwritten Theatre, send an email to the rambling campus of The Handwritten Theatre World Headquarters and Corporate Retreat Facility at:GhostWords@mac.comBirthday Wishes toRay BradburyAugust 22nd"I have come up with a new simile to describe myself lately. It can be yours.Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a landmine. The landmine is me.After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces together.Now, it's your turn. Jump!"

Beware: Memory!Handwritten Theatre Twenty-Four: "It was one of those fully detailed memories."Performed by the authorRunning Time: 7:06All AudiencesIt's October again, time to start your month long celebration ofHarold Pinter's Birthday!October 10, 1930Apart From ThatbyHarold PinterPerformed by the author and Rupert Graves in 2006Handwritten Theatre, the book! Available now

Supergirl on Smallville, Avengers Reborn, Pink Panther 2, Geek Parties, etc.Trade of the Week: The Immortal Iron Fist - The Last Iron Fist StoryDownload

Mike Wieringo will be missed! Voltron movie news, The Mighty Thor movie, Star Trek, Avengers/Invaders and the return of Captain America, Uhura joins Sulu.Trade of the Week: The Outsiders vol. 6: Pay as You GoIt was OK but you should check out volume 1 or 2Special guest review and more!Download

The World's Greatest Cartoonist shares his trade secrets with you. Excerpt from the new book in stores now.Download HOW TO DRAW STUPID in ipod format

Lillian keeps it clean. Part of our continuing archive upgrade. Now in Video Ipod format.The Bakers: DisciplineBased on a story from the new full color deluxe hardcover cartoon book THE BAKERS: "DO THESE TOYS BELONG SOMEWHERE?" available in comic book stores now and in THE KYLE BAKER GIFT SHOP" at http://www.kylebaker.com/www/kbgiftshop/giftshopHOME.html

Here's a Bonus Tip for coming to the website. I always let the first strike go by, I very rarely swing before one strike goes by. That motivates me and allows me to see the pitchers speed. Now I used to hit second, so I was hoping to move the first hitter over one base all the time. Create the dicipline to take strikes, and the pitcher has to throw three of them, you'll get many balls, and even walks before you'll get 3 strikes (Talk to your coach about this first). Hitting for Hitters seems to be out of stock, but follow these links and look for other similar DVDs for Baseball. Yes, I will lend out my copy (since the used copies are selling for $100 I didn't even put the link here). Search Here for Hitters Search Here for Pitchers Now remember I talked about Ted Williams, Here is his book. And Hank Aaron.

"The very act of storytelling, of arranging memory and invention according to the structure of narrative is, by definition, holy."-James CarrollAmerican RequiemHandwritten Theatre Eighteen: "He changed his mind about what he wanted to read in bed and went back into the living room looking for a particular short story."Running Time: 10:16All Audiences.Salutations to Reynolds Price on the anniversary of his birth.1 February, 1933"I sleep long nights with few hard dreams, and now I've outlived both my parents. Even my handwriting looks very little like the script of the man I was in June of '84. Cranky as it is, it's taller, more legible, with more air and stride. It comes down the arm of a grateful man."-Reynolds Price A Whole New Life

Finally, some practical information on how to handle life in corporate America. Feel free to take notes. There will be a test on this material.Handwritten Theatre Fifteen: "I look to you for advice."Performed by David Clennon and Dan FarrenRunning Time: 9:52All AudiencesRemembering Kenneth Millar on his birthday.13 DecemberWriting as Ross Macdonald, he took the American detective novel to a new level.

Handwritten Theatre returns with a cycle of brand-spanking new plays, fresh from the kitchens of L.A. Podcasters' Studio 101 at The Brewery in Los Angeles.Handwritten Theatre Twelve: "Note the relationship between the two seated figures in the booth."Performed by Donna Allen Figueroa, Tony Figueroa, and David ClennonRunning Time: 11:23All AudiencesBelated good wishes to Harold Pinter on his 76th birthday.10 October

Just because the actors have all gone to the beach, doesn't mean we're not going to soldier on here at Handwritten Theatre. A presentation from the archives: A scene from a movie I wrote a couple of years back, the remake of a key film from my youth, Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman. While not conceived for this podcast, I can guarantee that it was handwritten at the time. The movie was directed by Christopher Guest and produced by Debra Hill with Daryl Hannah in the titular role. In the great tradition of B-movie science fiction pictures, the movie was short. So short the studio insisted we go back and add scenes to pad the running time. While this had an unfortunate impact on the pace, it gave me the unique opportunity to go back and write new scenes for two of the actors, O'Neal Compton and Victoria Haas who played the sheriff and deputy in the town rampaged by a giant Daryl Hannah. Sheriff Denby and Deputy "Charlie" Spooner were characters at the edge of the action, but Victoria and O'Neal had the most remarkable...I refuse to say chemistry. Let's just say they were really good in scenes I'd written before I met them. The need to add screen time gave me a chance to write something specifically for their voices. What I came up with is a scene that does nothing to move the picture forward, just the Sheriff and the Deputy talking about two thirds through the movie. It's pure padding, but it's one of my favorite scenes. And I think it's one of the perfect counterfeits in a movie filled with scenes meant to sound like they were lifted from a Jack Arnold Universal-International picture made between 1954 and 1957. Give a listen to two very good actors who got to go back after a movie was finished and play a scene written expressly for them. About an hour into the picture, Sheriff Denby and his deputy are discovered in his office where he times Deputy Charlie to see how fast she can load her revolver. This leads to a general discussion of life and what's been going on up at the Archer place where the beautiful Nancy Archer has grown to five stories tall, yet hopes to keep her marriage with the philandering Harry intact.Handwritten Theatre: Summer Bonus Track #1Performed by Victoria Haas and O'Neal ComptonRunning Time: 7:02All AudiencesIf you'd like to see the scene...as well as the rest of the picture, you can rent my version of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman at Netflix... ...or buy a DVD for your very own at Amazon.com

Summer simmers on, but we're nice and cool and climate controlled down here in the archives. Let the actors enjoy their vacations! They're just going to miss my favorite all time scene...of scenes I've written. It's from a movie I wrote called Cast a Deadly Spell, a film noir detective picture based on the premise that H.P. Lovecraft and Raymond Chandler once collaborated on a story set in an alternative 1948 where magic and witchcraft are commonplace.This script was written in an un-air conditioned apartment in Jackson Heights, Queens while I was working as an office temp and couldn't get arrested as a writer. I wrote it for personal encouragement as much as I did in the hope of getting it made. I needed a hero, an example, a ragged knight who'd speak truth to power...so I blended the worlds of two favorite authors and invented H. Phillip Lovecraft, private eye, then filled his personal mean streets with all manner of demons and amused myself through a hot summer of writing.The film was made eight years after I wrote it, and this scene appears in the movie exactly as it did in the first draft. Remarkable.Phil Lovecraft takes the case of a millionaire with a missing book and a misbehaving daughter. Things get personal when the clues lead him to a beautiful woman from his past, a night-club singer named Connie Stone. There's a lot of unfinished business between these two and plenty of residual heat when Connie shows up late one night in Phil's office.Julianne Moore as femme fatale and nightclub canary, Connie Stone.Fred Ward as the hard-boiled gumshoe, Phil LovecraftHandwritten Theatre: Summer Bonus Track #2Performed by Fred Ward and Julianne MooreRunning Time: 6:36All Audiences Cast a Deadly Spell was made in the early 90s, and last year it was selected for screenings at The H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon where I got to see the picture with an audience for the first time in more than a decade. The hard-boiled detective I invented to remind myself how important it is to keep the promises you make in hot Queens apartments is still out there, still fighting the good fight, cracking wise and taking a punch, and never giving up.Cast a Deadly Spell hasn't been released on DVD, but there are still VHS copies hanging around out there.

Once more into the archives, dear friends, but this time it's for something that's never been publicly heard before: A scene from a television pilot called Georgetown written and produced in the disorienting months after the 9/11 attacks.I was asked to create a series about the permanent power structure in Washington, D.C. in August of 2001. I said yes and a few weeks later the meaning, content and relevance of the project changed completely. There was still a desire to do the show on the part of the network and I felt it was important to become part of the national dialogue about what it meant to be an American when America was under attack. I wrote the piece in October and November, 2001.In the scene, the powerful matriarch of the Garrison family has a quiet chat with a new senator from Colorado, recently appointed to complete the term of a beloved politician who died in office. It takes place in the library of the Garrison house in Georgetown during a dinner party at which the President of the United States is expected.I gave Mrs. Garrison my take on this country and had the great good fortune to have my two-cents delivered by Helen Mirren. Andrew McCarthy plays the idealistic senator.The pilot was not picked up by the network and has never been shown to the public. So, a world premiere right there on your computer and in your iPod.Something you won't get from listening to the dialogue: The photograph Mrs. Garrison refers to as hanging over the mantel in the library is by O.Winston Link. Here's a reproduction: Helen MirrenHandwritten Theatre: Summer Bonus Track #4Performed by Helen Mirren and Andrew McCarthyRunning time: 6:08All audiencesO. Winston Link's black-and-white photographs from the last days of American steam engines are some of the most powerful and evocative images ever recorded. Take a look.

Welcome to all my listeners! I am so glad you could make it!This podcast is one of a series of four that will be covering news stories and information on how crocheters like us, men and women, can make a difference. I hope you all enjoy what I am presenting to you, and I am so very happy you are here. News As you have heard (or will hear) in the News section of my podcast, I covered a lot of stories including Warm Up America! and Blankets for Canada, Martha Stewart and Lion Brand Yarn's Charity Connection. Below you will find the links for more information:To send your completed squares and/or afghans, please send to: Warm Up America! ......... Blankets For Canada2500 Lowell Rd. ............... Suite 217Gastonia, NC .................. 214 - 905 - 1st Ave South28054 ......................... Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4M7 MediaSyndicate: 'Coming Home' Poncho reportMichael's craft store Fayetteville Online Martha Stewart Save Martha! News story covering Freedom of Martha Stewart Lion Brand Yarn's 'Coming Home' poncho pattern direct link MediaSyndicate: Charity Connection by Lion Brand Direct link to Lion Brand's Chrity Connection Free Items of the Week Want to help out Warm Up America!, Blankets for Canada or another charity that needs baby blankets, lap-ghans and adult afghans? Or perhaps you are looking to make that special gift for this Christmas/Chanukah/Yule? Please enjoy the links I have provided below.Also, please email me at CrochetForMen@GMail.com with pictures of your finished projects! I will post them here for all to see, just include your first name, last initial, what book or website you used for the pattern(s) and finally your location. That's it!I look forward to your submissions! Now, here are the links to the free patterns! Basic (and a few intermediate) Afghan Squares from Warm Up America! Beautiful and fun designs from Crochet-N-More! Chez Crochet's Celtic Triangle and Square Chez Crochet's Mile-a-Minute: Stacked Hearts, Victorian Fans & Frames w/ Open Fans Chez Crochet's Mile-a-Minute: Single Shell & V's and Christmas Trees Hurricane Katrina: YOU CAN HELP! If you cannot listen to the podcast, please do stop and have a moment of silence for the families that are hurting and are in need of help due to Hurricane Katrina. Many have died in this hurricane, and being that Peter Franzi, owner of the Men Who Crochet yahoo group, cannot reach his family in Mississippi, we were unable to procure an interview at this time. Please keep Peter and all of those who have been affected by this travesty.If you would like to help, click on one of the pictures below and show your support! Thanks!.................. Book Review As promised, below is the direct link to Vanna's Favorite Gift Afghans. Please enjoy this book as I have!Thank you again for listening, and have a great evening! May God Bless you all, and remember - Just because it says it has no dye lot, doesn't mean the colors will match! Good night!~Jude Thaddaeus~