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Luke's HAARP Time Warp: Part 5 Marion returns with vengeance. Based on a post by somethin fishy, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. They waited until the troops had pasted them before attacking. Pollyanna and Stella started shooting when they were about twenty meters behind the last of the soldiers. They were able to shoot two volleys before the soldiers even knew that they were under attack. As the soldiers were stopping to turn around Pollyanna and Stella dropped their third pair of targets. Now the odds were seven to one. Before the soldiers could charge the odds had become to six to one. As the soldiers started their charge toward the two women, they ran off the road and continued to shoot from the forest. Being in the forest allowed them to hide and shoot and the trees slowed the soldiers down. The odds were down to five to one by the time the soldiers had made it to the pair but now they were close enough to use their swords. Stella was the first to catch a blow when one of the soldiers struck her bow and cut it in half, but before he could strike again, Pollyanna shot him and Stella was able to draw her sword and cut down another passing rider. Now it was four to one but the problem for the women now was that the remaining eight were some of the best and most loyal men that Cecilia had. Stella had barely seen him but was able to yell out: “Polly Behind You!” As Pollyanna turned, one of the men drove his horse right over her and knocked her out. Normally, something like that would have killed Pollyanna but her armor saved her and now Stella was by herself. She continued the hack and slash at anyone who came close while working herself over to where she could protect Pollyanna. Stella hoped that Pollyanna was only knocked out and not dead, but had no time to check. Finally surrounded, the troop leader demanded Stella's honorable surrender. At first, she refused, but when she took in the full situation, she could see really didn't have a choice. She was outnumbered eight to one and Pollyanna was out cold. Hopefully by giving her honorable surrender, Stella could buy herself and Pollyanna some time for Marion to bail them out. Thankfully Marion knew where the two of them had been patrolling and Stella knew that Marion would be looking for them within only an hour or so. They had left a note, written in the group's code at the site where they had rescued the women explaining where they were headed. So, Stella surrendered. Stella and Pollyanna were both searched while most of the men searched the surrounding forest where they managed to round up all five of the other women. Stella knew better then to fight at the moment but the other women were fighting viciously. This was deeply amusing for the soldiers. The commander wanted to just kill the five women and take the two captured back to York. His men had other ideas; they were not about to waste five good pussies before they could play some. “Fine, you idiot's have an hour and then we kill them.” The commander stated. His authority over these men was still a bit shaky for he was a very recent transfer from Richard's former main estate plus an extra hour wouldn't matter and maybe he could get some information out of his captives; so, while his men started to rape the women, he sat with Stella and Pollyanna to have a talk with Stella. By this time, Stella had checked on Pollyanna and could see that she was only knocked out and should be coming to before long. The commander had watched this and was impressed. Stella went through checking Pollyanna in such a way that suggested that she not only knew what she was doing but had nerves of steel as well. “So, lass what be your name?” Stella just looked at him but didn't answer. The commander had expected as much for this clearly was not a weak woman. “Well, my name is Captain Hall, but you can call me Matt.” “Why are you letting your men rape those poor women? Don't you think that they're been through enough already?” Stella asked with enough venom to kill all the men. “Well, there are seven of them and only one of me, plus those men are mercenaries while I am not. Also, what kind of word is don't?” ‘Shit, didn't think that though' thought Stella. “Where I come from that is called a contraction. It is a combination of the words do not and by using contractions it makes speaking more efficient.” “Where are you from then? I have traveled widely in my many years and I have never heard speech like that.” “Well, I am from a far-off land known as America.” Stella knew that she couldn't tell the truth here so she made up a cover story using parts of Luke's story as her own. “America? I have never heard of such a land.” “It is far away after all. It lays far to the West, across the sea.” “Then how did you end up here then?” “Like you, I have traveled widely and I have been travelling almost constantly for many years. I have probably been to more places than you have ever heard of.” By this time Pollyanna was starting to come around so Stella went to her side to help. Matt quietly watched as Stella helped Pollyanna sit up and then do something with Pollyanna's eyes. Stella then checked Pollyanna's pulse and then checked her for broken bones. Eventually Stella decided that Pollyanna probably only sustained a mild concussion and she would be fine. While she was checking her Stella quietly told Pollyanna what was going on including the story that she was telling the commander. The other men were making enough noise to cover up their own conversation. Matt then started trying to get some information out of Pollyanna but all that she would say was that she was an engineer. Matt had heard of engineers, he had served with many large armies in his past, but he had never heard of a female engineer before. He guessed that it was possible after all one of his sisters had been very bright before disease had killed her and truth be told; it was his memory of her that had caused him to be so kind to these two women. After an hour the men's time was up. “Hey idiots, when you finish up with your current woman, kill her. We need to get going.” Neither Stella or Pollyanna said a thing for they both knew that if these women were kept alive then their secret would be revealed and they would most likely be killed. Within ten minutes, all five women lay dead and the men had themselves dressed and ready to go. The men then started showing interest in Stella and Pollyanna but the captain claimed them for himself. These two amazed him and he wasn't about to let them be used by some lowlife soldiers. When one of the men tried to grab Stella, she grabbed his wrist, flipped him over her body and stomped on his throat at the same time he was landing on the ground. Stella's aim was true and she crushed the jugular, leading to the quick death of the arrogant soldier. The other men, including Matt, took a step back at seeing this. Obviously, these were not women that you would want to piss off, and now with both of them awake and alert the odds were now three and a half to one and none of them were confident that they could win even with the odds in their favor. Matt quickly ordered that the women's hands be bound and to the women: “If you fight us anymore, I will have you ran through. Is that clear?” Both women nodded. “Good because the last thing I want to do is have you two killed.” Once the women were bound, the group continued on their way. Matt had the women put on horses and had one of his men keep hold of the reins to keep the women from doing anything stupid. Another one of his men rode next to each woman with their sword out and ready to use at a moment's notice. Matt wasn't going to take any more chances that these women try to escape. For hours, the group rode in mostly silence. There was some occasional talk between the men and Matt. Once in a while Matt would ask one of the women a question. Sometimes they answered, sometimes they didn't. The answers that they did give were always very short. It almost seemed that the women were waiting for something or someone. Matt had quickly caught on to this and had sent two of his men ahead to keep an eye out. Finally, the woods thinned out and they could see the city of York in the distance and Matt was relieved for these two women had been making all of his men and himself, for that matter, nervous as hell. Matt almost couldn't wait to get the women back into his small house that he rented in town. Through Matt's cloud of thoughts, a sound broke through, the sound of men being killed quickly. Matt snapped out of his thoughts and looked around. All the men with him were still alive, but it was obvious that they had heard the noise to for they all had their swords drawn and were looking into the woods. They had also sped up their mounts for right now all they wanted to do was to get back to the safety of town. Coming around the last corner, the group stopped in their tracks. There laying on the ground were their two advance guards and standing over them was a giant. The giant had a green overcoat on and the hood had been pulled over its face. Matt actually wondered if this thing might actually be capable of picking him and his horse up and slamming them both into the ground. Then the giant spoke: “Those two women belong to me and I would appreciate their return.” The voice was very calm and under these circumstances very unnerving. “They are mine now” growled Matt. Then speaking to his men: “Kill that bastard” “I believe the gentleman asked for his women back and it will be in your best interest to return them” came a female voice. All the men including Matt stopped and looked. Stepping out from behind the giant was another person that wore the same long green overcoat. Now that Matt was thinking clearly, this was the same type of overcoat that is captives were wearing. Again, the female voice spoke: “This is your last warning; release them and I might let you live. If you refuse to release them, then I guarantee that you will be dead within a minute.” “Who the fuck are you?!?!” spat Matt. He was getting pissed and he wasn't about to release the woman that had killed over half of his men. Ahead of him the two looked at each other and them back to Matt. At the same time, they swept off their hoods and Matt found himself looking at a fairly handsome man and a woman that could only be described as an angel or the goddess of beauty. Behind him, he heard a gasp. “What?” he asked the man who had gasped. “We should do what they say sir for that is Marion of York and therefore I bet the giant is the man named Luke. I am telling you now sir that we stand no chance against them.” Now Matt knew who they were for he had heard the tales and seeing these two in the flesh didn't doubt that the tales were true. Now knowing the two in front of him, he could guess at who his captives were. He also knew that if Cecilia heard that he released two members of Marion's group that he would die a very slow and painful death. As he was deciding what to do, Marion spoke “If you don't release my people by the time, I count to five, then I will have you killed where you stand. Of course, if you try charging then you will only die faster. My best archer is hidden in the woods and she never misses” This decided things for Matt and he told the men to put away their swords and untie the women. “But Milord, if Cecilia hears of this then we will all be dead anyway. I know not about you, but I would much rather die at Marion's hands then Cecilia's. For you know that Cecilia will torture us and kill our families where if Marion kills us then it will be at least fast and our families will hopefully still have a chance.” “You men know that you have a third option” said Stella. She urged her horse forward until she was in front of all the men and then she turned to face them. “You men can join us and serve Marion in her bid to oust the tyrannical Cecilia and bring peace and prosperity back to northern England.” All the men were staring at her like she was a ghost or had turned into a monster and their faces turned white as sheets. The seconds ticked by, the men under Matt's command were paralyzed for they had never expected this. From what everything that was said about Marion, they had expected to be killed very slowly. Eventually Marion stepped forward and came to stand next to Stella. “Choose now!” Marion snapped. This seemed to snap the men out of their paralysis. “The men who are willing to follow me need to get off their horses now. The rest of you will have ten seconds to get the hell out of here before I have you killed.” Matt was the first one to dismount. Something in Marion gave him hope and it was like she was an angel, with a halo surrounding her, that screamed “Follow me”. About half of his men followed suit while the rest decided to run. They had family that still lived in York and without them there to protect them, they would be dead within a month. Marion true to her word let the men go, but before they rode off, she stopped them. Handing them each a small pouch; she told them “Here, take this and make sure that your families get it before you meet with my sister. Make sure that when you report what happened that you do not mention it for, she will surely steal it from you. Now good luck and ride safe.” Marion stepped out of the way and let the men ride on. She then turned to check out her four new recruits. Chapter 21. The mood in Cecilia's castle was bleak to say the least. It had been going downhill ever since the raid that had killed Richard had happened. If there was any rumor that Marion had been sighted, Cecilia sent off a group of her men to investigate but that was all they ever were was rumors. In the meantime, Cecilia's grasp on reality started to slip. She was ever more fearful of the people turning against her. This fear lead her to institute loyalty oaths for all her men. She had also demanded that they all move their families into York. She made it clear that if any of them tried anything that went against her, that their families would be killed by either torture or being burned at the stake. She would use fear to keep everyone in line. At the same time, she raised taxes even further. Any household that couldn't pay were either forced to provide free labor for Cecilia's estates, or had to provide a young man for her army, or had to provide a young woman to help entertain the soldiers. If the household couldn't or wouldn't meet these conditions then the household would be destroyed. The men would be worked to death on her estates, usually in the mines, while the women would be forced into sexual servitude. They would be sent to one of Cecilia's brothels where their life span would be measured in months. For these women would be the ones to serve the customers that had social diseases or who had very kinky taste like murder or cannibalism fetishes. As long as they paid for the goods, Cecilia didn't care what happened to the girls. On this day, Cecilia was waiting on a gold shipment. It was money that she had made by selling the extra food that she had brought in with her taxes. The food was needed but she needed hard money even more. The shipment was under a strong guard and was led by one of her most trusted men; Captain Matthew Hall. He was extremely capable and extremely loyal. The only thing that bothered Cecilia about using him was that he had no family for her to have leverage over him. The captain was due back soon for he had sent a messenger ahead to tell Cecilia that he had the shipment under guard and was leaving London. He had even given her an approximate date that he thought that he would be back by. She got a message that said that some of the Captain's men had returned but not the Captain. Cecilia went to meet with them and there was only three that had returned out of twenty that had left. Furthermore, none of the money had made it back and this outraged Cecilia. She managed to just barely hold her temper in check while the men gave their reports. It seemed that Marion was back and her entire group that had escaped, had survived. She had ambushed the convey and had killed most of the guards. The only way they had survived was that they had played dead while Marion and her followers had looted the money, the arms, and armor from the dead. Cecilia exploded. Her damn sister was back and now had a lot of money. Cecilia had been expecting almost five thousand pounds from the sale of her extra food and other goods. The surviving men made their retreat while Cecilia was busy ranting and raving. “Was that a good idea lying to her like that” one of them asked. “You want to go back and tell her the truth? Plus, we did not exactly lie, we just left some things out of our report.” was the response “Besides with the money that Marion gave us, we can afford to buy food for our families for the next month.” This settled it for the three of them, after all Cecilia didn't need to be bothered by the embarrassing details of how they had been ambushed by only two women and half of the survivors had joined Marion. After Cecilia had worn herself out, with her tantrum, she called all her commanders together. The survivors had given her the approximate position of Marion's ambush and Cecilia was eager to get revenge and to get her gold back. It would take a couple of days to get the men ready to go. Cecilia gave her men just one day to get ready. She had almost three thousand men at her command and one hundred elite knights. She was going to send almost everyone out with the exception of about one hundred men that she used to keep order in town and guard the castle. Everything in town was thrown into chaos. Soldiers were busy gathering food and fodder for the expedition. They had to get all the horses and mules ready as well. Weapons had to be sharpened and uniforms had to be repaired. Some of the horses needed new shoes and a few saddles had to be replaced. Every civilian in town was put to work in helping get the soldiers ready to go. Cecilia had also ordered the gates of the town to be sealed. No one was allowed in or out without her direct orders and there were no exceptions. The preparations went on through the night, no one in town got any sleep and that included Cecilia for she was going over her commander's plans, gathering any and all intel on the forest in which it was said that Marion and her crew were hiding. She also talked to the armorers which she had tasked in recreating Tom's gear; to see if they might be able to add anything new to what Cecilia knew about Marion's likely hiding area. Problem here was that even after a month, her armorers were no closer to recreating the armor. Apparently, some mysterious process had been used to create it, and sorcery was suggested as the only way it could have been possibly done. After all, Cecilia had hired the most experienced armor makers around to make armor like Tom's and none of them could even come close. By dawn the next morning, everything had been done and Cecilia's army marched out of town. Their orders were simple. Comb every inch of the countryside until they found and eliminated the threat that Marion posed. They were ordered that under no circumstances were they to return until Marion's whole crew had been killed. Cecilia wanted Marion's head returned to her on a pike. She no longer cared about taking her or Luke alive. Within a day, the army had reached the final ambush site and they found plenty of evidence to show that Marion had been there. First there were plenty of tracks on the road that appeared to be from the right time. One of the men found a scrape of green fabric that appeared to be the same that Marion's crew was said to wear as overcoats. They also found the dead guards scattered around the site. Some of them still had the arrows imbedded in them. The three that had escaped were really amazed for they had been actually ambushed several hours up the road. After all the only ones killed here were the advanced guard and yet the bodies of all their companions were here. It didn't take them long to figure out that it was Marion actually cared about them, not Cecilia. After all Marion had risked detection to place the other dead men around so that they wouldn't look guilty. All three decided separately that as soon as they could, they would take their families out of York and join with Marion. That is if this wild goose chase actually ever ended and if they weren't killed by it. They privately acknowledged to each other that their chances of actually catching Marion ranked far below a snowball's chances in the depths of hell. The scouts had found five different trails leading away from the area and some of the tracks were from heavily loaded horses. That would be the pack animals. There had been fifteen of them in the convoy and none of them were found with the guard's corpses. In fact, no dead horses were found. The commanders sent groups of their scouts to follow every track. They were to follow them for the rest of the day and return tomorrow, unless they actually found Marion; then they were to report back while leaving some of the men to shadow her while the army got into position. The first scout was screaming within five minutes of leaving the main army. It was close enough that the commanders went to investigate for themselves. When they got there, they found that parties leader hanging by his feet from a tree and impaled on a bed of wooden spikes. A new leader was appointed for that group and they were strongly advised to stay off the trail and to keep alert. When the commanders returned to the army, they got word that one of the other parties had also walked into a trap. Only there, half the scouts had been killed for they had been bunched up and had walked over a camouflaged pit that contained a large number of sharp wooden stakes. Another group had lost two members to arrow fire. The arrows had come out of nowhere and no shooters could be found. This was going to be a very long and costly expedition, but they had their orders. They were not to stop hunting Marion until she was found and killed or Cecilia herself recalled the army. This is how the next week went. Some groups of scouts would see nothing and other groups would be ambushed and annulated. For the night guards it was far worse, for in the morning half of them would be dead; their throats slit and their armor and weapons stripped. The mood in the camp was getting worse and worse. It didn't take the soldiers long to learn that being assigned to night sentry duty was a death sentence. The disciple of the army started to break down despite most of the men having families back in York and being well supplied with food and drink. It got to the point where there would be groups of five or six men assigned to every sentry post. Finally, they got a solid lead. One of the patrols had sighted a large camp near a stream. In the camp they saw a very beautiful female bathing. They also saw bits of armor laying around and a couple of men moving around. The patrol reported back as ordered and the commanders got the army underway within an hour, and they also sent a report back to Cecilia detailing what was going on. To move through the forest at speed, they had to leave almost all of their gear behind. The men were spread out through the forest so that they could move easier. Deeper and deeper into the forest the army went. Occasionally a man would scream and then there would be silence once again. The booby traps that Marion's crew had set up were extremely ingenuous and very well hide; and they were taking a heavy toll on the men. After almost three hours, they reached the camp. There they found two men still in camp and they were quickly captured. These were two of the men who had deserted from the money guard detail. They had been sick so they hadn't been out on patrol with the rest of Marion's group. It didn't take them long to start talking. In fact, Marion had told them not to bother keeping secrets if captured. If there was something that she didn't want them to know, she simply wouldn't tell them. The army set about looting the camp as the two men were tortured. Everything from thin knives stuffed under fingernails to their balls being crushed didn't tell the commanders anymore then they had been told when the men were first captured. The torture went on for hours and still nothing could be learned so the two were tied to a stake and burned alive. The men that had been looting the camp didn't have any better luck. All they found were a couple of coins, some pots and pans, and an old horse. The commanders kept the army there until the corpses were completely burnt. The reason for this was to remind the men what would happen to them if they betrayed Cecilia and to send a message to any others that were thinking of deserting that if caught, they would receive the equal treatment. Late in the afternoon, the army started on its way back to their original camp. This time they moved much faster for they had no reason to keep quiet. When they got back to their campsite, they realized that they had fucked up big time. Spread around were the bodies of the one hundred men that had been left to guard the camp. All the horses and mules were gone. Along with all the extra weapons, food, medicine, and drink. Anything that couldn't be taken had been piled up and burnt. They did manage to find one of the men still alive and able to tell what happened. Chapter 22. The attack started just after an hour after the main army left. It was as swift as it was brutal. The attack started with arrows coming in from every side. Every time one of the men had thought that he had found a good hiding place, he would catch an arrow in the back. Not very many arrows missed their marks either. Within fifteen minutes half of the men were dead or injured. The rest had found some shelter by drawing some of the wagons around them. If any of them even tried to raise his head to look out, he caught an arrow to the face for his efforts. Eventually I saw a couple of people step out of the forest dressed in green. They approached the wagons and lit something, they held in their hands, on fire. They then tossed those objects onto the wagons where the fires rapidly spread through all the wagons. The men caught inside found that they had been caught in a death trap. Some of the managed to get out but they were cut down by arrow fire or by the two that had started the wagons on fire with swords. After the attack was finished, more people came out of the forest, also wearing green. They went through the remaining wagons looking for loot or survivors. After they swept the camp, they loading everything they could carry onto the pack animals and piled everything else up in the middle of the camp and lit it on fire. They then melted back into the forest.” “How many of those bastards did you see, laddie?” “I saw at least six and five of them were defiantly women. I also saw the giant that we keep getting reports of, and there might have been another man or two around but I could not tell. I was too busy trying to pretend to be dead.” At this the man started crying for he had just admitted that he had been a coward and fully expected to be executed for being one. Instead, the leading commander patted him on the shoulder, told him to get some rest, and that he had done a good job. “Why were you so lenient on that man sir? He obviously was a coward so why are you not ordering him to be killed?” Asked the second in command. He was a nobleman through and through and as such didn't hold any of the lower classes in high esteem. “Because you ignorant jackass; that man had watched as a group of one hundred men had been overwhelmed by a group that was less than a tenth their own strength. Plus, he has given us some really good and usable intel on Marion. Now a question for you: If you were her, where would you go after getting ahold of that much loot?” The second in command thought for a moment, “Not back to my main camp. Hauling that much loot will leave an obvious trail and the last thing that I would want to do was to led the army which I had just humiliated back to my main camp.” “My thoughts exactly. Now let's go see if any of the men know these woods.” After taking most of the evening to question the men, the commanders had a good idea of where to start looking in the morning. They made sure that the men had settled down the best that was possible and then they started writing the report to be sent back in the morning. That night, none of the sentries were killed; indeed, it seemed like the enemy had disappeared, but then again, why stick around when they had already gotten most of the valuable stuff. The army set off first thing in the morning. This time they left nothing behind but some smoldering camp fires. They started moving toward an area that was known to have a number of caves in it. As they moved, they came across signs that they were on the right track. They kept finding bits of armor and clothing that had been looted from their camp. As they kept moving, they eventually came across a bridge. It was built out of timber and was much heavier built then something that one would normally find in such a remote area. Going across it they could see fresh wagon tracks, probably no more than a couple of hours old; for it was now about midday. The army formed up to cross the bridge, for the small river that it crossed was moving too swiftly and had too high of banks to be forded. About half of the army had made it across when the bridge disappeared in a burst of light, sound, and smoke. The air then hung thick with the stink of sulfur, and the men that had been near the bridge were screaming in pain. Many of them had received nasty wounds from the wood that flew from the bridge during the explosion. Still more were now in the river and were starting to drown. The army then had to stop to not only rebuild the bridge but to tend to the wounded. This was going to prove extra difficult because the army's surgeon had been on the bridge when it went up. The commanders quickly began to organize the men. Some of them would tend to the wounded while others would start to use whatever tools they had to cut down new trees to rebuild the bridge good enough so the men on the far bank could retreat and link back up with the rest of the army. The army was working as fast as they could when men on the far side began to drop like flies for, they were being picked off by arrows. Every time they would rush to try and catch the shooter, more of them would die and they still couldn't find the shooter. Time and again this happened. After almost an hour, a bridge of sorts was in place and the men started rushing back across. By the time the last of them had gotten across, almost two hundred lay dead on the other side. The men now had had enough and demanded that they be allowed to go back to town where they wouldn't have to worry about being ambushed every time one of them would leave the camp. As the army started to retreat, they heard a trumpet sound from across the river and a woman dressed in green stepped out of the forest and into full view. She spoke to the army through something that magnified her voice many times over. “We thank you kindly for all the gear. I am truly sorry for all the men that we killed defending ourselves and I truly wish that we would not have had to kill any of you. To the commanders; be advised that if we capture any of you, we will execute you in the same manner that you executed my two men that you captured. Now in the interest of avoiding any more deaths, we have left for you a marked path back to York. There will be a red ribbon tried to trees about one hundred paces apart. As long as you stick to the path no further harm will come to you. If you leave the path for any reason you will be killed. I have left enough tents in a clearing next to a stream for your wounded to spend the night in. The army will camp at that spot and then you will continue on your way as soon as the sun is up and your campfires have been extinguished tomorrow morning. If you leave the fires burning you will be killed. As long as you do what you are told, then you will be back at the walls of York be late tomorrow afternoon. When you get back, tell Cecilia that Marion of York sends her regards and thank her for the gear. Now good day gentlemen.” With that the woman melted back into the trees. The men found the ribbons quickly enough and started following the path, just like the woman had said. When they got to the clearing, that she had talked about, they found tents, food, medicine, drink, and enough firewood for the night. The commanders didn't even have control over the men at this point as the only thoughts of the men was to get back to York without pissing Marion off any further. When the commanders ordered foraging parties out, the men flatly refused, telling the commanders that if they wanted to forage then they should go out themselves. The next morning the men put the fires out as instructed and continued on their way. Occasionally they saw one of the green ghosts watching them from the trees but it was never more than a glimpse before they were gone. By late afternoon they had made their way back to York, just like Marion had said. By the time they had got back they had been able to count their losses. Out of one hundred knights that started out, only thirty survived and none of them still had their horses. Out of almost three thousand soldiers, only eight hundred returned and almost all of them were terrified of the forest. The army had lost almost all of their gear including their pack animals. This was going to cost Cecilia a very pretty penny for many of those animals had been loaned to her and now she would have to pay for them. To make the matters even worse, the army's payroll had been taken when they lost their gear. Cecilia was beyond furious. Her army had failed spectacularly and large amounts of gear had fallen into Marion's hands. Furthermore, all of the men that had come back spoke admiringly of Marion. She could have killed them all but had given them a way out and had even given them food, drink, and a place to sleep for a night. As long as they did what she had said then they wouldn't be harmed and they weren't. Cecilia had the top commanders executed by impaling them. Some of the men that had spoken especially well of Marion were burned at the stake. The people in York then started to get rebellious and Cecilia had to crack down extra hard to keep order. She had only one option left to her and she took it. She called in her assassins. So far, she had avoided using them because they were expensive and their expense came directly out of her pocket. Furthermore, she had been trying to keep her reputation among the people of the upper classes intact. When her army was so soundly defeated; her reputation was shattered with the army. All told she had thirty assassins that she kept on retainer and she called all of them up. Their mission was simple, kill Marion and anyone that got in their way. The one who brought back Marion's head would get a five thousand pound bonus. Chapter 23. Marion's team was relaxing after a hard week. They had beaten back her sister's army, but had lost two of their own in the process. It wouldn't have been so bad if the men had been killed in combat but they had been murdered after they had been captured. This had taught Marion that no quarter would be given and none would be expected in this fight. Luke was massaging her feet for she was starting to feel the weight gain from her pregnancy. She loved when he did this and she could feel the tension leaving her body. Matt and Pollyanna were sitting by a fire talking quietly. They had proven to be a very good team and got along well together. In fact, Marion had started teasing her about them getting a room. This was always good for a round of laughs, including from Pollyanna even though she always turned red when Marion did this. Gabriel was in the process of making more arrows. She had shot through almost all that she had made. In fact, her shoulder was sore from all of the shooting that she had done. Alice was reading more on Luke's computer. She had gotten to where she could navigate through it without Luke's help and she was taking full advantage of it. Stella and Robin were on guard duty. Even though they had just defeated most of Cecilia's army didn't mean that they could let down their guard and in fact Luke and Marion figured that Cecilia's next move would be the try and hire assassins to sneak in and kill Marion. This left the last member of the group and his name was Bard. He had been one of those who surrendered to Marion when she had captured the money convoy. He didn't much like the idea of serving a female leader, but Marion was many times better than her sister. Marion was calm, approachable, outgoing, and listened to everyone in the group and their resent triumph had been the result of that. After all it had been Pollyanna's idea to blow up the bridge using some kind of devil powder. Luke had provided her with the means to blow up the bridge from a safe distance and do it at command. Alice was the one who came up with the idea to kill only half of the night sentries. She had almost been captured with the two men. She had been there that morning to take care of them. She had even washed up in the stream after she had tended to their medical needs. She had left to rejoin Marion only fifteen minutes before the army struck. She had watched as the men were tortured and eventually killed. Gabriel had been responsible for killing most of the scouting parties and had been instrumental in building the booby traps as Luke called them. Matt had provided them with insight into the army's commanders frame of mind and had allowed Marion to stay at least five steps ahead almost the entire time. Meanwhile Stella and Robin had kept the army under observation the entire time and provided Marion with hourly updates. Marion had the biggest role of all. She had held everyone together after her men had been murdered and it had been her idea to provide the army with a safe way out when they had gotten close to where the loot had been stored. They had moved it the night before. Bard was moved from his reminiscing by the sounds of horses entering the camp. Stella had come in and had a young man with her. He was also riding a horse but was blindfolded. “We caught him riding through the forest alone” explained Stella to Marion “he says that he has important news for you.” Marion nodded and the man's blindfold was removed. The man struggled for a minute with the light before he started. “Marion of York I presume” he continued once Marion had nodded. “I have come to tell you that Cecilia has hired thirty assassins to kill you.” Bard was stunned, but Marion didn't look surprised at all. “How do you come of this information young man?” “My sister is Cecilia's scribe so I know most everything that Cecilia does. Although I should mention that for some matters Cecilia uses a special scribe who is almost never seen in the castle and when he is seen; he is surrounded by a large group of very tough looking men. “When did her order go out?” “The day after her army returned.” “So yesterday” Marion stated. The man nodded “Is there anything else I should know? How it the town doing?” “The people are getting rebellious. Cecilia has almost reached their breaking point and with the defeat of her army, I doubt that it will take much more before the people openly rebel against her.” “Well thank you young man. Here is some money for your trouble of coming out here.” “No money is necessary milady. We all want that witch gone.” “Stella, Pollyanna, Matt” Marion said “See that this young man is safely escorted out of the forest.” Stella retied the man's blindfold and then lead his horse out of camp. After they had left, Marion returned to Luke and asked: “Well honey what do you think?” “I think that we need to get going and observe our young visitor from a distance. Something doesn't seem right. For starters, how many women do you know that can write outside of your group? Yes, he told us everything that we expected to hear but that's what bothers me.” Marion had a confused look on her face “The fact that he told us everything that we were expecting makes me suspicious” Luke stated. Marion thought for a second, “Bard” she continued when he looked at her “go with Luke to keep an eye on our young visitor from a distance. I don't want him knowing that there's extra eyes on him” Luke and Bard quickly gathered their gear and took off. They had to hurry to catch up with the others. On the way Bard and Luke talked a bit because Bard was confused, after all Luke and Marion had apparently expected this to happen. Luke explained that yes while the man had told them everything that they had expected to hear some things were bothering him. How did this man get out of York? The last they had heard the town was still on lockdown. Why did he have such a nice horse? Most of the horses that they had captured from the army were nowhere near this nice. How did his sister become Cecilia's scribe? Almost no woman knew how to write their name, never mind take dictation from someone. Granted all the women that had gathered around Marion could read, but that was because Luke had taught them and constantly encouraged them. Something here smelled rotten and Luke was going to get to the bottom of it. As they traveled, they would occasionally catch glimpses of the group ahead of them and this was close enough for Luke. As they were approaching the edge of the woods, they heard yelling and as they came around the last corner they could see why. Chapter 24. Marion continues growing but must suffer a loss. As Luke and Bard came around the last corner, they could see Stella was already down. They didn't know if she had been just dismounted or was hurt. Matt's horse had been shot out from under him and he was trapped under it. The young man that had come to the camp was in the process of wrestling Pollyanna's reins away from her and several men were coming out of the woods with bows drawn. Luke and Bard quickly dismounted. Bard wanted to ride straight to their rescue but Luke was worried about secondary traps. “Bard, think of it as fishing. You use some bait to catch some small fish. You then take the biggest of those small fish to catch much bigger fish. That is what Pollyanna and Matt are at this moment. They are the small fish that on their own would be a meal, but I think they're fishing for a banquet and they're planning on or are already using Pollyanna and Matt as bait. So, we are going to sneak up either side of the road while staying in the forest and looking out for more men hiding. If we don't find any, then we'll free Pollyanna and Matt.” Bard wasn't really convinced, but did as Luke planned. One of the things that Bard had learned was that to not trust Luke's instincts was beyond foolish. Within only minutes, Luke was proven correct. Both him and Bard had found other men in the woods. Fortunately, they all had their attention on the road, where Matt had been pulled from under his horse and Pollyanna had been brought under control. Luke and Bard worked the way up the road, silently eliminating men as they went. Finally, they got to where they could rescue their people. Together Luke and Bard had killed ten men and they hadn't even got the men holding Pollyanna and Matt who were by this time tied up. All this time Stella hadn't moved and Bard could see why; she had got an arrow through her throat. Bard was getting ready to start shooting these bastards with his bow when Luke stepped out of the forest with his handgun at the ready. This was the first time that Bard had ever seen it in action; he had heard the tales but thought that they were just that, tales. Now he was convinced. Within seconds, Luke had taken out all ten of the men on the road except one; he only wounded the man that had first came to their camp. Before Luke went to untie Pollyanna and Matt, he went to check on Stella. Before he even checked her pulse, he could see that she was dead. The color was gone out of her face and Luke could see the pool of blood under Stella and the fact that she was no longer bleeding was proof enough that she was dead. Luke knew that later he would be crying his eyes out, but right now he had more important things to do. Bard was untying Matt and Pollyanna so Luke took the job of interrogating the prisoner. Luke had only wounded him on purpose, he wanted the man to talk. “Okay this is how things are going to be; you are going to die, but how you die is up to you. If you tell me everything that I want to know then you will be killed quickly, but if you don't tell everything or you lie to me, then your death will be beyond painful and will last for days. Also, if your answers satisfy me then I will make sure that you get a church burial, but if you don't then your body will be cut up and fed to the hogs. You have until I get back to decide.” Luke went over to check on Pollyanna and Matt. While Pollyanna was just shaken up; Matt was in bad shape. When he got trapped under his horse, it had broken his leg bad enough that his leg wasn't anywhere near straight. “Luke what about Stella, you have to help her!” screamed Pollyanna. Luke just gave her a sad look. “No, no, it can't be! She can't be dead; damn it! Tell me that she will be fine!” “Pollyanna, I'm sorry but there's nothing that can be done for her. She was dead almost as soon as that arrow hit her in the throat for it looks like it also took out her spinal column as well. Even in my time that would be a fatal injury.” As Luke spoke these words, he shed a single tear. He wiped his face and turned back to his captive who was trying to get away. Luke would have been impressed if he hadn't been so angry. Angry at himself for not seeing the ambush sooner, angry at Stella for dying, and angry at the fuckhead who had led her into the ambush in the first place. At least Luke could get some revenge on this fucker anyway. “Well, are we going to do this the easy way or the hard way?” asked Luke as he kicked the man's leg out from under him and then stepped on the man's shot out knee as he landed. “Fuck off!” the man yelled from the ground while trying to fight his way through the pain. “Figured as much” Then Luke put much more pressure on the man's shattered knee. After a couple of minutes, the man still was being stubborn so Luke moved his foot up and stepped on the man's balls. The way in which Luke had stepped on them had pinned them against the man's body, so that they had nowhere to go. He gradually stepped up the pressure until tears came to the man's eyes. “Well, you ready to talk now?” “Yes, please just stop stepping on my boys, please.” “How did you find us?” “I just dressed up in poor person clothes and rode through the forest until someone from your group found me.” “How much is Cecilia paying you?” “Three hundred up front and five thousand when we completed the job.” “We?” “Aye, there were thirty of us. Cecilia keeps us on retainer for people that crossed her.” “Were all these men in your group or are they just hired thugs?” “They were all in the group.” “How many other assassins does Cecilia keep on retainer?” “How would I know?” Luke moved his foot back to the man's balls. “Honestly, I have no idea. I do know that she has a large network that has a presence all over England.” “What all is she involved in?” now Luke was getting increasingly curious. “Assassins for hire, prostitution, sex slaves, counterfeiting, espionage, and anything else that she can make money using other people's suffering.” “Well, I think that I am about out of questions; Matt, Pollyanna, do have anything you want to ask?” “Why did you have to kill Stella?” snapped Pollyanna. “We had to let you know that we are serious; plus, she was just a woman so nothing much was lost.” At this Pollyanna lost it and, drawing her sword, beheaded the captive. She was still breathing like a bull when Luke came up and put his hand on her shoulder, a move which almost earned him a swipe with Pollyanna's sword. Seeing Luke, Pollyanna broke down and started crying as she wrapped her arms around Luke's neck and buried her face in his chest. Her and Stella had been very close and Stella's death was hitting Pollyanna particularly hard. As she cried, Luke gently moved her toward Matt who was still in need of help. Eventually Pollyanna had cried herself out and was able to help Matt. Together Luke and Pollyanna got Matt's leg set and splinted. They then helped Matt get sat comfortably against a tree while Luke and Pollyanna looted the dead. As usual they found plenty of arms, money, and other useful items. The biggest haul though was a piece of paper. On it, it detailed the assignments of the entire group of assassins, not just the group that Luke killed. Bard had been looting the dead that Luke and he had killed while coming up the road after he had retrieved their horses. The trip back was very slow due not only to Matt's injury, but Luke wanted to make extra sure that they were not being followed. Eventually they made it back to camp and managed to get Matt into the bunker that they used as a sleeping quarters/hospital. There, his care was handed off the Alice. Meanwhile, Marion was busy debriefing Pollyanna and Bard. Debriefing Pollyanna was especially hard because she really didn't want to relive that experience but Marion needed to know what had happened so that they could prevent it happening in the future. Then, it was Matt's turn. His take on the events of the day weren't as good because he was suffering from extreme pain in his leg. Luke had managed to make primitive aspirin from willow bark and this helped take the edge off of Matt's pain. Finally, Marion had a go at Luke but here it was more of Luke comforting Marion, while he told her everything his captive had told him. He also showed her the paper that Pollyanna had found on one of the dead men. They still had to be on the lookout for ten more assassins. Once everything was finally done, Marion finally broke down and allowed herself to weep for her friend. After all, this was someone how she had known before her father was murdered. All through this Luke stayed quiet right next to her and gently rubbed her back. The woman that he loved more than anything else even more than life itself and the mother of his child was having the worst day of her life to date. Worse yet was that Marion was also now responsible for the lives of eight other people if you counted her unborn child. This was something that she had never been prepared for growing up. Personally, Luke thought that she was handling things quite well, all things considered. As the sun set on the day, Marion made her rounds around camp. She checked on their horses, the booby-traps, the armory, and finally her men and women. This was the hardest. The mood across the group was almost uniform, absolute depression. They would need time to heal, but Marion was determined to bring everyone out of their funk. This had also helped make her own mind up; she would go back to the sleeping pad that she shared with Luke and fuck him senseless. While it was true that they made love almost every night, it had been a while since they had a good animalistic fucking and this was what Marion was in the mood for. Getting back to their sleeping area, Luke wasn't there. At first Marion wondered if Luke had assigned himself to night watch again, for he had a habit of taking an extra night watch if he was worried about being surprised. He usually did this when the conditions were ideal for someone to sneak up on the camp, like on damp nights. Tonight though, he just had to take a piss and he came back soon after Marion had gotten there. As soon as she saw Luke, she launched herself into him and started almost ripping his clothes off and she was trying to shove her tongue down Luke's throat. Luke had been taken by surprise at first but he caught up fast. Before long he was working at Marion's clothing. At least he didn't have to fight with bras anymore. With his large fingers, they had always presented a bit of a problem in the past, even as nimble as his fingers were. All he had to do was to unbutton her pants and push them down her shapely hips and then pull her shirt up and over her head. This was the hardest thing because she wasn't in any hurry to take her mouth away from his. Eventually, Luke managed to get her shirt off and they were now both naked. Luke started kissing his way down her long neck and this sent chills all through Marion's body as it always did. She was moaning before Luke even made it to her nipples which were more sensitive than they had been because of the baby. As soon as Luke started kissing them, Marion had her first explosive orgasm of the evening. The only reason that she managed to keep standing was that Luke was holding her up. As Marion recovered, she shoved Luke over so that he landed on his ass. She was on him like a cat and had pushed him onto his back. There she straddled him, her pussy leaking all over Luke's stomach as she kissed her way down his chest. She just loved to run her hands through the hair on Luke's chest. Luke then saw another reason for tonight to be more special than most for the Northern Lights had decided to make an appearance and were putting on a spectacular display. He didn't have long to look at then though for Marion was beginning to impale herself. “Ah; fuck me hard Luke! Fuck My Brains Out!” Marion yelled as she slid down his shaft of steel. Tonight, was one of those times that no matter what she did, she just couldn't get Luke's cock deep enough to satisfy her cravings. “Luke fold me up please, god damn fold me up and fuck the shit out of me” begged Marion. Luke was amazed that his sweet, wonderful woman was talking so dirty, but her wasn't about to complain about it because he was more turned on now than had had ever been. It felt like his cock was about to rip open from all the blood being forced into it. Luke then did what Marion had been begging him to do. He rolled over without taking his cock out of Marion. Once on top, he put her ankles up on his shoulders. In this position, Luke could pound Marion until she fainted. Not only did he dive deep enough to ram into her cervix with almost every thrust, but he also rubbed against her G-spot with every movement. Within seconds, Marion was yelling at the top of her lungs, in fact Luke had never heard her yell this loud before and she was usually quite a vocal love-maker. Marion could feel Luke's heartbeat through the veins on his cock and this sent her to new heights for this was something new to her. Usually, she could feel his veins rise up on his cock but she had never felt his heart beat. Then it happened, Marion had herself the orgasm of the millennium. She actually felt like her pussy was going to cause her to fly like some of the rockets pictured on Luke's computer. In fact, if it hadn't been for her pussy muscles clamping down and Luke holding on to her, she might have flown. As she was reaching her climax, she set Luke off as well. Luke thrust up into her so hard that he actually bruised her a bit, not that she cared. When he exploded in her, he shot nine white-hot shots of sticky cum into her; it was a new record for them. He put so much into her that when he pulled out, it looked like a white-water river flowing out of her cunt. Although, at first Marion had wanted to be fucked longer than this, she and Luke were at their limits and they barely got onto their sleeping pad before passing out for the night. To be continued in part 6, Based on a post by somethin fishy, for Sex Stories.

In this episode Krish dives into Northern Lights (The Golden Compass in the US), the first book in Philip Pullman's legendary His Dark Materials trilogy. Packed with daemons, armoured bears, witches and a mysterious substance called Dust, this thrilling adventure follows Lyra Belacqua as she uncovers dangerous secrets and sets out on a daring journey to rescue her kidnapped friend.Krish also sits down with Emily Drabble, Head of Children's Books at BookTrust UK, the UK's largest reading charity. Emily shares how BookTrust inspires children and families to discover the joy of reading, why it's vital to start reading from birth, and how diverse and inclusive stories help every child see themselves in books.  Key topics covered in this episode:• Northern Lights, a story full of magic, mystery and unforgettable characters. • How BookTrust supports children and families with free books and reading programmes. • Why representation and new voices in children's literature matter. • Tips for families to make reading fun and exciting at home.• The upcoming National Year of Reading 2026 in the UK.Vote for Krish in the Signal Awards!The podcast has been nominated, and you can support by voting for the Listeners' Choice Award here:https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2025/shows/genre/kids Follow BookTrust UKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/booktrustWebsite: https://www.booktrust.org.ukFollow Emily DrabbleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilydrabsFollow KrishInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishthepodcasterFollow The Fourth BookmarkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefourthbookmark

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one of The creators of Captain Canuck Richard Comely The Canadian comic book superhero. Created by cartoonist Ron Leishman and artist/writer Richard Comely, the original Captain Canuck first appeared in Captain Canuck #1 (July .1975).The series was the first successful Canadian comic book since the collapse of the nation's comic book industry following World War II.Three characters have worn the maple leaf costume of Captain Canuck. The first Captain Canuck patrolled Canada in the then-future year of 1993, where “Canada had become the most powerful country in the world”. He was the costumed agent of the “Canadian International Security Organization” (CISO). In 1995, Captain Canuck was honored with a Canadian postage stamp, along with Superman, Johnny Canuck, Fleur de Lys and Nelvana of the Northern Lights .Like most independent comics, Captain Canuck's adventure

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Chasing Lights: Sindre's Northern Lights Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-09-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Høstløvet knaste under føttene til Sindre, Maren og Ingrid da de gikk opp stien mot den koselige hytta.En: The autumn leaves crunched under the feet of Sindre, Maren, and Ingrid as they walked up the path towards the cozy cabin.No: Birkerne rundt dem sto stolt i gull og oransje.En: The birch trees around them stood proudly in gold and orange.No: Den friske høstluften gjorde kinnene deres røde.En: The fresh autumn air made their cheeks red.No: Sindre, en naturentusiast, så opp mot den skyfulle himmelen og tenkte på sitt store håp den helgen: å se nordlyset og ta det perfekte bildet.En: Sindre, a nature enthusiast, looked up at the cloudy sky and thought about his big hope that weekend: to see the northern lights and take the perfect picture.No: "Ingrid, tror du vi er heldige i kveld?En: "Ingrid, do you think we'll be lucky tonight?"No: " spurte Sindre søsteren sin, som alltid var forsiktig og litt skeptisk.En: Sindre asked his sister, who was always cautious and a little skeptical.No: "Jeg vet ikke, Sindre.En: "I don't know, Sindre.No: Skyene ser tykke ut," svarte Ingrid, alltid så praktisk.En: The clouds look thick," answered Ingrid, always so practical.No: "Men det er fint å være her uansett.En: "But it's nice to be here anyway."No: "Maren, Sindres eventyrlystne bestevenn, hoppet over en liten bekk.En: Maren, Sindre's adventurous best friend, jumped over a small creek.No: "Vi kan ikke la litt skyer stoppe oss.En: "We can't let a few clouds stop us.No: Det blir gøy uansett!En: It'll be fun anyway!"No: "Hytta var liten, men varm og koselig.En: The cabin was small, but warm and cozy.No: Den hadde en peis som knirket i hjørnet, og store vinduer som nesten fikk skogen til å føles som om den var inne i stuen.En: It had a fireplace that creaked in the corner, and large windows that almost made the forest feel as if it was inside the living room.No: Etter en rask middag snakket de om hva som ventet dem.En: After a quick dinner, they talked about what awaited them.No: "Månen er knapt synlig gjennom skyene nå, men vi kan ikke vente til alt er perfekt," sa Sindre med en besluttsomhet han ikke alltid følte.En: "The moon is barely visible through the clouds now, but we can't wait for everything to be perfect," said Sindre with a determination he didn't always feel.No: "Vi går opp til åsen over hytta.En: "Let's go up to the ridge above the cabin.No: Det kan være vår eneste sjanse.En: It might be our only chance."No: "Ingrid nølte et øyeblikk.En: Ingrid hesitated for a moment.No: "Det er kaldt ute, men la oss prøve.En: "It's cold outside, but let's try.No: Kanskje vi ser noe.En: Maybe we'll see something."No: "De pakket seg inn i varme jakker, tok med kameraet og gikk ut i mørket.En: They wrapped themselves in warm jackets, grabbed the camera, and went out into the darkness.No: Luften var skarp, og pusten deres ble til små røykstrimler.En: The air was crisp, and their breath turned into small puffs of smoke.No: Da de kom opp på åsen, kunne de se utover de bølgende åsene, selv om skyene fortsatt var der.En: When they reached the ridge, they could see over the rolling hills, even though the clouds were still there.No: "Kom igjen, nordlys, vis dere," hvisket Sindre for seg selv.En: "Come on, northern lights, show yourselves," Sindre whispered to himself.No: Plutselig, bare for et øyeblikk, åpnet himmelen seg.En: Suddenly, just for a moment, the sky opened up.No: Grønne, lilla og rosa lys begynte å danse over dem.En: Green, purple, and pink lights began to dance above them.No: Det var magisk.En: It was magical.No: "Sindre, se!En: "Sindre, look!"No: " Maren pekte opp, og Sindre var raskt fremme med kameraet.En: Maren pointed up, and Sindre quickly grabbed his camera.No: Hendene hans var kalde, men han måtte være rask.En: His hands were cold, but he had to be fast.No: Fingrene jobbet raskt med innstillingene.En: His fingers worked quickly with the settings.No: Sådan tok han bildet.En: Thus, he took the picture.No: Akkurat i tide før skyene rullet inn igjen og skjulte det vakre synet.En: Just in time before the clouds rolled in again and hid the beautiful sight.No: De sto der et øyeblikk, pusten var rolig.En: They stood there for a moment, their breaths calm.No: Sindre følte at noe hadde forandret seg inni ham.En: Sindre felt that something had changed inside him.No: Han hadde fanget det øyeblikket han drømte om.En: He had captured the moment he dreamed of.No: Kanskje astronomi ikke var et så uoppnåelig mål likevel.En: Maybe astronomy wasn't such an unattainable goal after all.No: "Sindre, du gjorde det!En: "Sindre, you did it!"No: " sa Ingrid, og det var et lite snev av stolthet i stemmen hennes.En: said Ingrid, and there was a slight hint of pride in her voice.No: Maren klappet ham på ryggen.En: Maren patted him on the back.No: "Nå må du bli med i den konkurransen, ikke sant?En: "Now you have to enter that competition, right?"No: "Varmeanlegget fra hytta ønsket dem velkommen tilbake, og Sindre satt seg ved peisen mens han så på bildet han hadde tatt.En: The warmth from the cabin welcomed them back, and Sindre sat by the fireplace while looking at the picture he had taken.No: Det var vakkert, og han kjente en voksende følelse av selvtillit.En: It was beautiful, and he felt a growing sense of confidence.No: Denne turen hadde vist ham at noen ganger må man ta sjanser, selv med skyene over seg.En: This trip had shown him that sometimes you have to take chances, even with clouds above you.No: Håpet han hadde—om astronomi og om seg selv—var tydeligere enn noensinne, som det dansende lyset på den klare nattehimmelen.En: The hope he had—about astronomy and about himself—was clearer than ever, like the dancing lights in the clear night sky. Vocabulary Words:crunched: knastepath: stiencozy: koseligbirch: birkenestood: stoproudly: stoltenthusiast: entusiastcloudy: skyfulleadventurous: eventyrlystnecreaked: knirketdetermination: besluttsomhetridge: åsenhesitated: nøltewrapped: pakketsmoke: røykstrimlerrolling: bølgetewhispered: hvisketmagical: magisksuddenly: plutseligmoment: øyeblikkcaught: fangetunattainable: uoppnåelighint: snevcompetition: konkurransenfireplace: peisenwelcomed: ønsket velkommenconfidence: selvtillitshow: visclearer: tydeligeredancing: dansende

Hey guys -  SO SORRY for the bad news! I had some audio issues that were unfortuantely unrecoverable for this weeks "under the stars" episode. I apologize for the delay - new episode out Tuesday 9/23. Until then,  I wish you clear skies!!!

The book version of Chasing Lights will be released in early 2026. It tells the story of his childhood under the Northern Lights in Alaska where the small things, the ordinary lives lived in an impossibly big world under the Lights are what really matter. Chasing Lights Conversations explores how different people chased their own lights and what they have learned along the way. Joshua Harris sat down with Gunnar in August of 2025 to discuss his own life journeys in New York City and rural Florida, and how it has shaped his way of seeing the world.

 This week The Boys discuss chapter four of Northern Lights and read an email from one of our lovely listeners!Join our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $5 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolIntro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

Eric SegalstadVice President & PartnerGondwana Ecotourshttps://www.gondwanaecotours.comA Norwegian native now based in Vermont, Eric Segalstad has spent the past two decades working in the travel industry, with adventures spanning five continents. His career has included guiding exploratory ski trips in Kashmir, Patagonia, and Japan, collaborating with leading tour operators, and volunteering with the Rainforest Alliance to support indigenous-owned lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon.Eric is Vice President & Partner at Gondwana Ecotours, where he oversees brand experience, operations technology, and tour development. Among his projects is the Norway: Western Fjords Adventure, which he also enjoys guiding alongside a local guide.He contributes to the broader industry as a member of the Alaska Travel Industry Association's Marketing Committee and its Sustainability Subcommittee.When not working, Eric can be found producing music, mountain biking, backcountry skiing, or honing his surfing skills. He also enjoys hiking and paddleboarding with his wife and their rescue dog.summaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins speaks with Eric Segalstad, the vice president and partner of Gondwana Ecotours. They discuss the meaning behind the name Gondwana, the company's mission to create meaningful connections between travelers and local communities, and the unique travel experiences they offer. Eric shares his personal journey into the travel industry, highlighting the importance of storytelling and the challenges faced during the pandemic. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of travel and the impact it can have on both travelers and the communities they visit.takeawaysGondwana is named after an ancient supercontinent, symbolizing connection.The mission is to inspire meaningful connections between travelers and local communities.Gondwana focuses on bucket list experiences that promote cultural and ecological awareness.Travel is seen as a force for good, aiming to leave destinations better than found.Unique experiences, like dining with local families, create lasting memories for travelers.Eric's early experiences in Norway shaped his love for adventure and travel.The importance of storytelling in travel and how it enhances the experience.Gondwana's approach to travel emphasizes sustainability and community support.The pandemic presented challenges, but also opportunities for growth and innovation.Traveling with like-minded individuals fosters deeper connections and shared experiences. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Chris Styles is an active UFO researcher who investigates select classic and current UFO incidents that have occurred in Atlantic Canada. He holds to a “blended” view of the UFO phenomena, that allows room for both the ETH & a significant psychological component. He is best known for his work on the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident and has presented at several MUFON symposia in both Canada and the US. Chris served as a paid technical advisor with several Canadian UFO feature documentaries such as Ocean Entertainment's “The Shag Harbour Incident” and “Northern Lights”. He has appeared in several US, UFO specials, such as “Canada's Roswell” and “UFOs II, Have We Been Visited?” In 2019 Styles appeared in an episode of “Ocean Mysteries” with Celine & Fabien Cousteau. Chris is the co-author of two UFO books on the Shag Harbour Incident, “Dark Object” (Dell Bantam) with Don Ledger & “Impact to Contact” (Arcadia House) with Graham Simms.

Iceland is so much more than the Golden Circle and Northern Lights—there's a vast country that exists beyond the tourist hotspots. On this episode of Unpacked, join host Aislyn Greene as she speaks with travel writer Ali Wunderman, who has been exploring the country for more than a decade. Ali shares how to connect with authentic Icelandic culture, avoid the crowds, and discover the spots that most visitors miss. From traditional lopapeysa sweaters to remote West Fjords adventures, learn how to experience Iceland like a local. In this episode, you'll learn How to avoid crowds at Iceland's most popular destinations Why the West Fjords and East Fjords offer Iceland's most authentic experiences The cultural significance behind Iceland's tourism boom and economic recovery How to respectfully engage with Icelandic hot spring etiquette and local customs Don't miss these moments [03:00] The tourism video that changed everything and launched Iceland's boom [08:00] Why dating an Icelander is the ultimate travel hack (and passport strategy) [15:00] Iceland's transformation from a place left off maps to overtourism destination [20:00] The real story behind Icelandic cuisine beyond fermented shark [25:00] How WWII American soldiers accidentally created modern Iceland's progressive culture [30:00] Essential Icelandic words and cultural tips for connecting with locals Meet this week's guest Ali Wunderman, travel writer for National Geographic, Vogue, and Afar, and author of an Iceland guidebook Resources —Read the transcript of this episode —Read Ali's Afar.com story about off-the-beaten-path Iceland —Explore Afar's guide to Iceland —Browse Ali's Iceland guidebook —Follow Ali's travels and writing on Instagram —Explore her ex-boyfriend's Icelandic music playlist. "He often shares this with foreigners to get a deeper taste of Iceland's music beyond the stuff that makes it to the USA," Ali says. Where to Stay Find your dream Icelandic hotel Where to Eat, Drink, and shop Shop for traditional Icelandic sweaters at the Handknitting Association of Iceland Eat Icelandic cuisine at Dill restaurant (Iceland's first Michelin star) Try local Thai restaurants (a surprising Iceland specialty) Eat the famous hamburger with fries inside at Leirunesti in Akureyri Activities Horseback riding with Eldhestar Sheep herding during réttir season (September) Iceland Airwaves Music Festival (November) Þorrablót winter festivals (January) West Fjords photography expeditions Highland four-wheel-drive adventures Bonus Opportunity: What's one tricky travel topic you want us to unpack? Send us a voice message here, for a chance to weigh in and be featured in an upcoming episode. Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.  Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, welcome to the third episode of The Two Dusty Boys! This week The Boys are discussing chapter three of Northern Lights/Golden Compass, eventually working their way through the ENTIRE series. So come and join us as we go chapter by chapter through the His Dark Materials trilogy, even if you've never read the books! You know? Like a book club that isn't boring! Brought to you by the hosts of the award-winning (citation needed) podcast, The 7 Bells! We hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks for listening! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolJoin our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $5 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks! We love you!Intro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Nature's Silence Speaks: Rediscovering the Northern Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-10-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På kanten af den arktiske tundra, hvor vinden susede som en urolig ånd gennem de iskolde vidder, var der en usædvanlig stilhed over himlen.En: On the edge of the Arctic tundra, where the wind howled like a restless spirit through the icy expanses, there was an unusual silence over the sky.Da: Det var her, under det tunge lag af skyer, at Soren stod med sin kikkert.En: It was here, under the heavy layer of clouds, that Soren stood with his binoculars.Da: Han var normalt vant til at se nordlys danse over tundraen, men nu var der intet.En: He was usually accustomed to seeing the northern lights dance over the tundra, but now there was nothing.Da: Det var en bekymring, som trak dybe linjer i hans pande.En: It was a concern that etched deep lines in his forehead.Da: Astrid sad indendørs, omhyggeligt analyserende data ved et flimrende computerdrev.En: Astrid sat indoors, carefully analyzing data by a flickering computer drive.Da: Hun troede fast på tal og statistik, men selv hendes beregninger viste ingen årsag til nordlysenes forsvinden.En: She firmly believed in numbers and statistics, but even her calculations showed no reason for the northern lights' disappearance.Da: "Vi mangler klare data," sagde hun til Soren, mens hun justerede sine briller.En: "We lack clear data," she said to Soren, while adjusting her glasses.Da: Freja, derimod, kendte landet som sin egen lomme.En: Freja, on the other hand, knew the land like the back of her hand.Da: Hun havde dyb respekt for både det forklarlige og det uforklarlige.En: She had deep respect for both the explainable and the unexplainable.Da: Frygten for, hvad der skjulte sig bag det manglende nordlys, fascinerede hende.En: The fear of what was hidden behind the missing northern lights fascinated her.Da: "Der er noget ved jorden," sagde hun stille, "noget vi ikke kan se."En: "There is something in the ground," she said quietly, "something we cannot see."Da: Vejret blev kun værre.En: The weather only worsened.Da: Snebjergene rejste sig skarpe og truende, og vinden nåede i hylende kast ned over lejren.En: The snow-covered peaks rose sharp and threatening, and the wind howled in gusts down over the camp.Da: Astrid advarede mod at rejse ud i det barske vejr.En: Astrid warned against venturing out in the harsh weather.Da: "Det er for farligt, Soren," sagde hun, mens hun kiggede op fra sine grafer.En: "It's too dangerous, Soren," she said, looking up from her graphs.Da: Men Soren var fast besluttet.En: But Soren was determined.Da: Han vidste, at han måtte handle, og hans indre frygt for ikke at være op til opgaven gnavede i ham.En: He knew he had to take action, and his inner fear of not being up to the task gnawed at him.Da: Han samlede sit udstyr, og på trods af Astrids indvendinger tog han Freja med sig ud i tundraen.En: He gathered his equipment, and despite Astrid's objections, he took Freja with him out into the tundra.Da: Skyerne hang som et gråt tæppe over dem, da de bevægede sig længere ind i den frosne ødemark.En: The clouds hung like a gray blanket over them as they moved further into the frozen wilderness.Da: Frejas instinkter førte dem gennem det barske terræn til et sted, hvor jorden virkede mærkeligt varm.En: Freja's instincts led them through the harsh terrain to a place where the ground felt strangely warm.Da: Her opdagede de en kæde af bjergsprækker, nyligt åbnet, hvorfra varm damp steg op og forstyrrede atmosfæren.En: Here they discovered a chain of mountain fissures, newly opened, from which warm steam rose and disturbed the atmosphere.Da: "Soren, se det der," hviskede Freja, mens hun pegede.En: "Soren, look at that," whispered Freja, pointing.Da: "Det er ændringerne i jorden.En: "It's the changes in the ground.Da: Miljøet forandrer sig hurtigt."En: The environment is changing rapidly."Da: Soren indså pludselig, at det var disse skiftende jordplader og den varme damp, der afstødte nordlysene.En: Soren suddenly realized it was these shifting tectonic plates and the warm steam that repelled the northern lights.Da: Han tog notater, målte og forstod.En: He took notes, measured, and understood.Da: Aha-øjeblikket kom, da han indså, at en kombination af naturlige faktorer var på spil.En: The aha moment came when he realized that a combination of natural factors was at play.Da: Da de vendte tilbage til lejren, arbejdede Soren og Astrid sammen for at udvikle modeller, der kunne forudsige disse ændringer.En: When they returned to the camp, Soren and Astrid worked together to develop models that could predict these changes.Da: Med Frejas hjælpsomme vejledning i de naturlige rytmer begyndte de at skabe en plan, der harmoniserede med naturens kræfter.En: With Freja's helpful guidance in the natural rhythms, they began to create a plan that harmonized with nature's forces.Da: Til sidst, en klar nat, lysnede himlen af farverige bånd af lys.En: Finally, on a clear night, the sky brightened with colorful bands of light.Da: Soren så op mod det flamrende nordlys.En: Soren looked up at the flickering northern lights.Da: Han følte en ny sikkerhed i sin evne til at lytte til både videnskab og instinkt.En: He felt a newfound confidence in his ability to listen to both science and instinct.Da: Det var tydeligt nu, hvordan hans tillid havde vokset, og hvordan de alle havde bidraget til at bringe lyset tilbage.En: It was clear now how his confidence had grown, and how they all had contributed to bringing the light back.Da: "Himmelen taler til os igen," sagde Freja med et smil, mens de tre stod der, fascineret af naturens vidundere.En: "The sky is speaking to us again," said Freja with a smile, as the three of them stood there, fascinated by the wonders of nature. 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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Aurora expert and guide Steve Busby returns to the podcast for a conversation with Jennie about the northern lights and myths and realities for aurora chasing in Alaska.Book Greatland Adventures northern lights tours in Anchorage and Fairbanks (use code alaskauncovered10 to save 10%)Join the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club! Get on Jennie's Alaska Insider Newsletter email listShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a planning session with JennieHave Jennie plan your trip for youFollow Jennie on InstagramMusic credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.Support the show

The Light Gate welcomes guest: Chris Styles, Canadian UFO researcher/author Date: September 8, 2025. Time: 5-7pm pacific / 8-10pm eastern Episode: 124 Discussion: UFOs & the Shag Harbour UFO Conference Tonight, The Light Gate welcomes UFO researcher/author, Chris Styles. Chris is an active UFO researcher who investigates classic and select current UFO incidents that have occurred in Atlantic Canada. He holds to a “blended” view of the UFO phenomena, that allows room for both the ETH & a significant psychological component. He is best known for his work on the 1967 Shag Harbour Incident and has presented at several MUFON symposia in both Canada and the US. Chris served as a paid technical advisor with several Canadian UFO feature documentaries such as Ocean Entertainment's “The Shag Harbour Incident” and “Northern Lights”. He has appeared in several US, UFO specials, such as “Canada's Roswell” and “UFOs II, Have We Been Visited?” In 2019 Styles appeared in an episode of “Ocean Mysteries” with Celine & Fabien Cousteau. He has been on pretty much all the major UFO podcasts such as Coast-to-Coast and more. Chris is the co-author of two UFO books on the Shag Harbour Incident, “Dark Object” (Dell Bantam) with Don Ledger & “Impact to Contact” (Arcadia House) with Graham Simms. His most recent book is “Sweep Clear 5: NATO's UFO Encounter”, which is available from Amazon Press. In 2023 MUFON Canada presented Chris with an honorary membership in recognition of his lifetime achievement in Ufology. He is also the organizer of the upcoming Shag Harbour UFO Conference on the first week of October 2025. LINKS: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3799481/ https://shagharbourufoexpo.com/project/chris-styles/

Are you thinking of booking a trip at the end of the year to beat the winter blues?Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has some suggestions for you to get the best value for your money, whether you want some winter sun, a trip to the slopes, or a bucket list holiday to see the Northern Lights!Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

In part three of our series, Maine musher Jonathan Hayes takes us deeper into his Centennial Seppala Expedition, from Galena to Unalakleet. Along the way, he shares the magic of the historic portage and honors traditions at Old Woman Cabin. He witnesses the Northern Lights before facing the humbling chaos of being dragged into town across the glare ice. This episode captures both the spiritual highs and the unpredictable realities of mushing across Alaska's unforgiving coast.The Mushing podcast is made possible by Mushing+ subscribers. Learn more about all the benefits of a subscription and subscribe now at mushing.com/mushingplus Our fans would love to learn more about you. Fill out our Musher Q & A hereDo you have a story idea, or pitch a podcast? Check it out hereTrail Bytes 2025Facebook | X | InstagramLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shareSign up for our Newsletter HEREWe would love to hear your feedback about the show!You can contact us here: Podcast@mushing.com

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This month on Minnesota Night Skies, September means cooler temps and no mosquitos - great stargazing weather!  We've got tips for watching the lunar eclipse (the one that's not visible in North America)  September 7  via a livestream. There's a double - or triple - conjunction September 19 this month (if you want to sing the song, here's the link).  Venus, Regulus, and that ol' crescent moon will be, as Bob says, "stacked like a Viennese torte." Plus, it sounds like something out of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit. Bob says the idea of a Blood Moon is "particularly heinous." Autumn begins at 1:19pm September 20, and look for something called "zodiacal light." And next month, the Orionids from Halley's comet and no lunar interference! All the details of October, next month on Minnesota Night Skies! Astro Bob is podcasting! Astro Bob King and Echo Press reporter and host Lisa Johnson did an astronomy radio show together for many years, and now they're back on a new podcast for all of Minnesota, called Minnesota Night Skies.  Bob King is an amateur astronomer, an photographer and author. His most recent book is called “Magnificent Aurora” about the Northern Lights. He writes a syndicated column for the Duluth News Tribune and is a regular contributor to Sky & Telescope magazine.  Bob recommends several guides to help you find what's up in the sky. For more information about the star maps and a local information calendar, you can check out Skymaps.com. You can look for Starwalk and Stellarium Mobile wherever you get your apps. They're available for both Apple and Android phones. And check out Heavens Above at Heavens Above.com.

Welcome, welcome to the second episode of The Two Dusty Boys! This week The Boys are discussing chapter two of Northern Lights/Golden Compass, eventually working their way through the ENTIRE series. So come and join us as we go chapter by chapter through the His Dark Materials trilogy, even if you've never read the books! You know? Like a book club that isn't boring! Brought to you by the hosts of the award-winning (citation needed) podcast, The 7 Bells! We hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks for listening! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolJoin our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $5 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks! We love you!Intro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

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Welcome back on to show, 1. NBA player world peace speaks on losing out on a 3Billion dollars investment 2. Northern Lights in Chicago skys 3.Back to the future on Imax 4. 50 people shot in Chicago  5.talking about investment do you understand business  6.My VCR I bought and is old device still exists   

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Israel committing genocide in Gaza, worlds leading experts say Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says EU chief von der Leyens plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power Scotland scrapped peak rail fares will the rest of the UK follow UK suspends refugee family reunion applications CEO who snatched boys hat at US Open says he made huge mistake Ex Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies suddenly in London

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ex Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies suddenly in London UK suspends refugee family reunion applications Israel committing genocide in Gaza, worlds leading experts say Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK EU chief von der Leyens plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says CEO who snatched boys hat at US Open says he made huge mistake Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee Scotland scrapped peak rail fares will the rest of the UK follow

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says Israel committing genocide in Gaza, worlds leading experts say EU chief von der Leyens plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference Ex Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies suddenly in London Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee Scotland scrapped peak rail fares will the rest of the UK follow Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power CEO who snatched boys hat at US Open says he made huge mistake UK suspends refugee family reunion applications

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Northern Lights potentially visible across much of the UK UK suspends refugee family reunion applications EU chief von der Leyens plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference Israel committing genocide in Gaza, worlds leading experts say Ex Somerton and Frome MP David Warburton dies suddenly in London Why Keir Starmer wants No 10 rejig after a year in power Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee Scotland scrapped peak rail fares will the rest of the UK follow CEO who snatched boys hat at US Open says he made huge mistake Rudy Giuliani to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom, Trump says

Hüsker Dü & UltraBomb bassist Greg Norton discusses the Miracle Year of 1985, vinyl rarities, the archive fire, Reflex records, the making of Zen Arcade, the Punk Rock Museum and more See Greg at the Punk Rock Museum Sept 9  |  Preorder "Hüsker Dü - The Miracle Years" here Topics Include: Greg Norton announces September 9th Punk Rock Museum guided tour and performance Norton discusses favorite museum pieces including Joe Strummer's guitar and burned DOA Stratocaster Band's archive mostly intact despite Grant Hart's 2011 house fire destroying materials Norton used to own 7,000 vinyl records but downsized after difficult moves Hüsker Dü formed through Minneapolis record store connections at Melody Lane and Cheapo Band members met when Bob Mould heard Grant Hart blasting Ramones music Northern Lights record store basement became their rehearsal space after hours Twin Tone rejected their demo, leading to self-releasing on Reflex Records Band assembled and sold first singles themselves, no distribution deals initially BREAKING NEWS: Numero Group announces "Hüsker Dü 1985: The Miracle Year" box set Previously unreleased First Avenue live recording from January 1985 finally gets release 1985 was pivotal year with 150 shows, multiple album releases across continents Band road-tested new songs before recording, sometimes writing during soundchecks Most basic tracks recorded in one or two takes maximum Zen Arcade conceived as rock opera double album from the beginning Minutemen rushed Double Nickels release to match Zen Arcade's double format Producer Spot mentored Hart and Mould while engineering at Total Access Studios Jello Biafra praised Zen Arcade as bringing "self-indulgence back to rock" Current band Ultra Bomb working on third album with rare vinyl issues Norton hopes to finally tour Australia after decades of missed opportunities Extended and high resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Photos by @insomniac199 Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Sink in… Let the day slip off your shoulders, Drift from your hands, Unravel from your mind. PAUSE… The bed below Cradles you like a quiet snowbank— Soft, silent, Holding you without effort. PAUSE… Breathe in deeply. And exhale slowly. Let the breath stretch long and wide, Opening space in the body, In the mind. Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the remarkable story of the Jewish Community of the Yukon Territory and its inspiring leader, Rick Karp. Nestled in one of the most breathtaking and magical places on Earth—the Yukon, a land of boreal forests, rugged mountains, glaciers, and rivers, where the northern lights dance across the sky and grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves roam freely in a pristine wilderness—it's said there are more bears than people. Here, at the northern edge of the world, a small but vibrant Jewish community of just 46 people thrives under the guidance of Rick Karp, a dedicated advocate for Jewish heritage and culture, an author, former teacher, businessman, devoted father, grandfather, and beloved husband to his late wife, Joy, God bless her soul. From uncovering a hidden Jewish cemetery in Dawson City to spearheading Whitehorse's first-ever Jewish Heritage Month, Rick has been a driving force in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Yukon's Jewish community. Today, we'll explore his extraordinary journey, the challenges and brilliance of sustaining Jewish life amidst wildfires and isolation, and the enduring legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush that continues to shape this unique northern community. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation about resilience, history, and the power of community in the far north. Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in welcoming Rick Karp. What You'll Discover in This Episode: The extraordinary legacy and ongoing history of Yukon's Jewish community Rick's personal journey and the rare challenges of leading a tiny diaspora at the edge of the Arctic Tales of uncovering lost heritage, honoring ancestors, and connecting with broader Jewish life How the Klondike Gold Rush continues to shape today's Yukon Jewish experience The power of resilience, family, and cultural pride in keeping tradition alive About Rick Karp: An author, educator, businessman, and dedicated family man who has become a cornerstone of Jewish life in the Yukon. From reviving Dawson City's hidden Jewish cemetery to launching Whitehorse's first Jewish Heritage Month, Rick's tireless efforts sustain Jewish identity and foster resilience against the challenges of wildfire, distance, and isolation in the Far North. What does “community” mean at the edge of the world? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more heartfelt stories of leadership, tradition, and survival from across the Jewish world. ——

Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the remarkable story of the Jewish Community of the Yukon Territory and its inspiring leader, Rick Karp. Nestled in one of the most breathtaking and magical places on Earth—the Yukon, a land of boreal forests, rugged mountains, glaciers, and rivers, where the northern lights dance across the sky and grizzly bears, moose, caribou, and wolves roam freely in a pristine wilderness—it's said there are more bears than people. Here, at the northern edge of the world, a small but vibrant Jewish community of just 46 people thrives under the guidance of Rick Karp, a dedicated advocate for Jewish heritage and culture, an author, former teacher, businessman, devoted father, grandfather, and beloved husband to his late wife, Joy, God bless her soul. From uncovering a hidden Jewish cemetery in Dawson City to spearheading Whitehorse's first-ever Jewish Heritage Month, Rick has been a driving force in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Yukon's Jewish community. Today, we'll explore his extraordinary journey, the challenges and brilliance of sustaining Jewish life amidst wildfires and isolation, and the enduring legacy of the Klondike Gold Rush that continues to shape this unique northern community. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation about resilience, history, and the power of community in the far north. Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in welcoming Rick Karp. What You'll Discover in This Episode: The extraordinary legacy and ongoing history of Yukon's Jewish community Rick's personal journey and the rare challenges of leading a tiny diaspora at the edge of the Arctic Tales of uncovering lost heritage, honoring ancestors, and connecting with broader Jewish life How the Klondike Gold Rush continues to shape today's Yukon Jewish experience The power of resilience, family, and cultural pride in keeping tradition alive About Rick Karp: An author, educator, businessman, and dedicated family man who has become a cornerstone of Jewish life in the Yukon. From reviving Dawson City's hidden Jewish cemetery to launching Whitehorse's first Jewish Heritage Month, Rick's tireless efforts sustain Jewish identity and foster resilience against the challenges of wildfire, distance, and isolation in the Far North. What does “community” mean at the edge of the world? Share your thoughts in the comments and subscribe for more heartfelt stories of leadership, tradition, and survival from across the Jewish world. ——

Such a fun show this week as Dan and Lynze take us all over the world. From Greenland to Texas to Croatia to Mexico there is so much paranormal lore to unpack. Dan starts us off in Greenland where a young woman has a possible encounter with it a qivittoq. Then, back in Texas, something at a church knows and whispers the names of people, confusing and scaring them. Lynze shares a tale from a person who traveled to Croatia. While there, the traveler learns the legend of the rusalka. Lastly, we find ourselves in Mexico and have a run in with La Llorona. Bad Magic Street Team: Keep an eye out on social media for info about the upcoming street team! Want to be a Patron? Get episodes AD-FREE, listen and watch before they are released to anyone else, bonus episodes, a 20% merch discount, additional content, and more! Learn more by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/scaredtodeathpodcast.Send stories to mystory@scaredtodeathpodcast.comSend everything else to info@scaredtodeathpodcast.comPlease rate, review, and subscribe anywhere you listen.Thank you for listening!Follow the show on social media: @scaredtodeathpodcast on Facebook and IG and TTWebsite: https://www.badmagicproductions.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaredtodeathpodcastInstagram: https://bit.ly/2miPLf5Mailing Address:Scared to Deathc/o Timesuck PodcastPO Box 3891Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816Opening Sumerian protection spell (adapted):"Whether thou art a ghost that hath come from the earth, or a phantom of night that hath no home… or one that lieth dead in the desert… or a ghost unburied… or a demon or a ghoul… Whatever thou be until thou art removed… thou shalt find here no water to drink… Thou shalt not stretch forth thy hand to our own… Into our house enter thou not. Through our fence, breakthrough thou not… we are protected though we may be frightened. Our life you may not steal, though we may feel SCARED TO DEATH."  Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scared to Death ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Welcome, welcome to the first episode of The Two Dusty Boys! This week The Boys are discussing chapter one of Northern Lights/Golden Compass, eventually working their way through the ENTIRE series. So come and join us as we go chapter by chapter through the His Dark Materials trilogy, even if you've never read the books! You know? Like a book club that isn't boring! Brought to you by the hosts of the award-winning (citation needed) podcast, The 7 Bells! We hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks for listening! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolJoin our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $5 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate and review us on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks! We love you!Intro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

It's been said that the night skies are the other half of the National Park System. And it only makes sense, for when you're in a park and the sun goes down you tend to look into the night sky to spot constellations or, if you're lucky enough and in the right place, a comet overhead. Keeping that other half of the park system in mind, today's podcast will be a somewhat dark one. Our guest is Jeff Pfaller, a fine arts photographer who spent five years capturing night skies over national parks and other public lands. A book coming out in October by Pfaller showcases synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the famous illumination that makes Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park look like a cascading stream of lava, a shot of the whirling Milky Way against a colorful stump of petrified wood at Petrified Forest National Park, and many other nighttime images that remind us of that other half of the park system is overhead. National Parks Traveler readers can obtain a $15 discount on the book's purchase price by using this link to order it.

Future Phenom, Northern Lights, Speedy Rails, Hawk Homecoming, Doll Double and Catch of The Decade!

This week we sit down with photographer Jamie Rogers, whose journey with a camera started as a hobby and turned into a career filled with wild adventures and meaningful connections.

This week's episode brings you politics, scandal, and one truly unusual memorial:

Ever fancied cycling around Ibiza but scared of the hills and heat in summer ? Fear not, E Biking is the answer to get the wind in your hair and see the sights and stunning scenery.   Jo is back in summer podcast action this week and took a tour just for you to see the Northern Lights and dizzy heights of the island with expert guide Simon Reid she has had on the series 2 times already. Born and bred here, Simon is extremely knowledgable and leads us through an 8 hour bike ride to see San Miguel, a pirate tower, a cana and tostada stop and a final wander around Benirras market!  Thank You Ibiza Outdoors. 

Hi friend, It's Jody. I have yet to see the Northern Lights in person. My husband is from Alaska, so he was blessed to be able to see them all the time growing up. As for me, it's one of the things on my bucket list. So if you're like me, keep listening as we imagine the glowing colors dancing across the sky as you drift into peaceful sleep.  Let's get started… Xo Jody . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices