Podcasts about Shearwater

Nueva entrega de Música de Contrabando, semanario de actualidad musical (11/06/2026). Con Ángel H. SopenaEntrevistas:- Rozalén. Hoy no solo hablamos con una de las cantautoras más importantes yqueridas de nuestro país; hoy recibimos a una vecina de pleno derecho.Rozalén ya es, oficialmente, Hija Adoptiva de Murcia. El Ayuntamiento de Murcia ha hecho oficial lo que el público y las calles de estaRegión ya sabían desde hace mucho tiempo: que María Rozalén es de los nuestrosNoticias: Robert Smith revela que The Cure han terminado un nuevo álbum. Fisher Z celebran su 50 aniversario con X Ray Serenade. Soft Cell anuncian "Dancetería" , su disco de despedida. Suede han anunciado el lanzamiento de "Antidepressants (Expanded)" para el próximo 10 de julio. Se trata de una edición en triple compacto de su último álbum .Santiago Auserón ofrecerá diez conciertos presentando su álbum de canciones griegas adaptadas al castellano.Pussy Riot y Avenged Sevenfold unen fuerzas en “Candy Dopamine”. La nueva edición del ciclo Directos Vibra Mahou reivindica una vez más las salas de conciertos con una lista de más de treinta actuaciones. Fontaines D.C. han compartido un emotivo mensaje en Instagram tras la muerte de su mánager Trevor Dietz, una figura clave desde el inicio de su carrera y al que consideran “el sexto miembro de la banda”. Duffy anuncia primer concierto en 15 años. The Mars Volta ha activado la maquinaria de los rumores con la publicación de una críptica web . Novedades musicales:The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Mike D, Prince, Roger Taylor, Interpol, Lori Meyers, Steve Lacy, Eleanor Moss, Placebo, Jack White, Swallow, Space Afrika, Shearwater, Lambchop, Muse, Muerdo y Los Rumberos, Electric Callboy/The Offspring, Sarria, Ian Iris, Landa, Puño Dragón, Rosa León/Rozalén, Niñatas, Biela/Blnko, Sean Frutos, Serch, Noise Box feat Second, Cosmética, Poster Boy, Sistema Nervioso, Agenda de conciertos:Carlos Vudú & El Clan Jukebox, Abanilla Late Festival, La Oreja de Van Gogh, Los Delinqüentes, Vuelve Abril, Dunaviva, Molinos Escozíos, Mujeres con Raíz y Las Musas, Beniaján Rock Fest, Fausto Taranto, La Misión del Viento, Lotura, Morgan and The Deep Tones, Hosen Urban Festival, María Sabater.

Pelagic boat trips are always an adventure.  There is so much variability with weather, ocean conditions, and, of course, birds.  We have never done a pelagic in the spring, so we thought we would give it a chance and chase after our most hoped-for bird, Parakeet Auklet.Adventure begins at: 13:30 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam Rio Grande Valley Bird FestivalBirding The BorderTu Hand CreationsWestport PelagiceBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentioned:Short-tailed Albatross Manx Shearwater Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020) Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020) Support the showConnect with us at...IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

True Crime · Shearwater

BARD annotation Wild dark shore: a novel DB127669 Author: McConaghy, Charlotte Reading Time: 9 hours, 38 minutes Read by: West, Steve, Maarleveld, Saskia, Littrell, Katherine, Mortlock, Cooper Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories “A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again. But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late–and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together.”– From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. New York : Macmillan, 2025. Bookshare You can find this book on Bookshare at the following website: https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/6941966?returnPath=L3NlYXJjaD9tb2R1bGVOYW1lPXB1YmxpYyZrZXl3b3JkPVdpbGQlMkJkYXJrJTJCc2hvcmU

Programa #700 - Plan de Inmersiones 00,05'15” Nos acompaña Manuel Vicedo Martínez, profesor, naturalista y divulgador incansable, que nos trae ese Seminario de Biología Subacuática en Ruidera… donde aprender es otra forma de bucear. Y nos lanzamos de lleno al especial YoBuceo Dive Experience… 00,37'16” Arrancamos con la Unidad Especial de Buceo, Rescate y Salvamento, con David Simón al frente, donde el mar no es solo pasión… es también compromiso. 00,57'44” Hacemos escala en HEAD Watersports, con Manu Ibáñez, defendiendo equipo y filosofía… que no es poco. 01,15'22” Nos dejamos llevar después por Nereid, con Silvia Recuero… sí, de profesión, sirena. Y oye, hay trabajos que no se explican… se sienten. 01,29'47” Seguimos con Scuba Gifts, con María Chacón Alonso, porque el detalle también forma parte del viaje. 01,50'26” Y nos adentramos en la precisión de Shearwater, con Víctor Lamas, donde cada dato cuenta… y cada metro también. 02,38'48” Cerramos con DiveFULLNESS, con Juandi Alcázar, conteniendo la respiración… y quizá también el tiempo, porque a veces parar es avanzar. Esta noche no habrá deco… ni falta que hace. Venimos cargados de aire, de historias y de ganas. Así que, sin más… nos damos por buceados. Hasta la próxima inmersión en las ondas. La foto de la semana ha capturado la ‘esencia' del buzo profesional o comercial. Allí abajo no hay espacio para los aplausos o el romanticismo, solo metal, presión insoportable y un pulso firme que no admite dudas. El buzo trabaja donde el mar deja de ser paisaje y se convierte en oficio y supervivencia, atando líneas invisibles entre la técnica y la confianza. Y mientras todo parece duro y exacto… el océano, curioso, a falta de un jubilado, se asoma en forma de peces, como recordándonos que incluso en el trabajo más exigente, la vida siempre encuentra un hueco para mirar. La imagen es cortesía de Arístides Sánchez Najarro Sonaron en este programa: 00,00'09” — David Arkenston - Papillon - Sintonía 00,05'15” — Enrique Bunbury - Peor Que Como Estamos - Es Difícil Ya Que Estemos 00,37'16” — Santi Campos y Raquel Bausà - Vincent, Anton i La Mar 00,57'44” — M.I.A. - Prayer 777 01,15'22” — José González - You & We 01,29'47” — La Casa Azul y Soleá Morente - Ahora O Nunca 01,50'26” — Mac DeMarco - For the First Time 02,38'48” — Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy 02,28'37” — Hay Peores - Bajo El Mar (Cover de Under The Sea de La Sirenita) Sintonía

Kevin Wasbauer runs Shearwater Sailing out of Monterey Bay, California. He sails a Farr 53, sometimes with clients, sometimes solo. He is currently offereing berths on a sail from Monterey Bay to Hawaii, and from Hawaii back to Monterey Bay.  We talk about sailing in Monterey Bay, whales, marine protected zones, gaining experience before buying a boat, his boat Atalanta - a Farr 53, adjusting the backstay tension and how this affects performance, buying a boat through a charter sale, rebuilding the rudder, the autopilot and other electronics, weather-helm vs asymetry in the rudder, Starlink, Hydrovanes vs hand-steering, his watermaker, power generation, batteries, racing, starting an offshore charter business, sail trim habits learned while racing, using the babystay, the ASA 106 class, books, solo sailing vs with crew, sailing small boats vs larger, the value of staying calm in a difficult situation, open berths on a sail to Hawaii and antoher sail back, and more.

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Watch on YouTubeShearwater Group #SWG has reported interim results showing 31% revenue growth to £14.0m, driven by strong performance in its Services division and a number of significant contract wins with telecoms, financial services and government customers.

In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb's Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the first year of Teresa Ribera's term as EU Competition Commissioner: Peter Guilford of Shearwater, Barbara Moens of the Financial Times, Lewis Crofts of MLex, and Javier Espinoza of Capitol Forum. Their conversation covers the Draghi Report, merger control, digital regulation, and much more.

durée : 00:04:06 - Le Polar sonne toujours 2 fois - par : Ilana Moryoussef - Et si la plus grande réserve de graines au monde se retrouvait inondée à cause du dérèglement climatique ? Sachant que toutes les espèces ne pourront être sauvées, lesquelles choisir ? Ce cruel dilemme est au cœur du roman noir de Charlotte McConaghy. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Watch on YouTube In his first interview since taking on the role, Shearwater Chair Robin discusses leadership, board priorities, and the Company's outlook. He reflects on the current market environment, the importance of clear strategy, and how Shearwater is laying the foundations for long-term progress.

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey as we pick our favorite songs released in the 21st century. Listen to the episode below or download directly (right click and "save as"). Show notes: We're a quarter through this century Phil: Thought this would be easy but came up with a long list What about a song grabs you? Jay: Original top 10 list was all songs from the 00s Songs that didn't make our top 10 Phil: Tribe Called Quest, Vampire Weekend, Meatbodies, Wilco, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, TV On the Radio, Wet Leg, Franz Ferdinand, Michael Kiwanuka, MJ Lenderman, U2, Frances Forever, Patrick Sweeney, Mudcrutch, Sufjan Stevens, Shearwater, Jason Isbell, Songs: Ohia Jay: Radiohead, Bowie, At the Drive-In, Drive-By Truckers, Sloan, Sleater-Kinney, Death from Above 1979, Jay-Z, Hold Steady, Gord Downie, Tragically Hip, Living Colour, Outkast, Wild Flag, White Stripes, PJ Harvey, Parquet Courts, Spoon, M.I.A., Kaiser Chiefs Jay: Found out about a lot of new music from MP3 blogs in the early 00s Phil's #10: Spoon breaks through Song was a cover of a song by The Natural History Jay's #10: Last song from Bowie's iconic farewell album Love the album but it's hard to listen to because of the sadness Phil's #9: Mournful ballad from Mark Lanegan Jay: My favorite Lanegan song Mixing bubblegum and chewing tobacco is a bad idea A duet with Chris Goss of Masters of Reality Jay's #9: A fiery hip hop blast from Run the Jewels and Zach de la Rocha Waiting for their next album; last one was in 2020 Phil's #7: Bluegrass turn from Billy Strings Strings is winning over a lot of fans of other genres Phil's #8: Protest song from Drive-By Truckers Band chronicles a lot of real-life injustices Jay's #8: Angry ripper from Superchunk Commentary on the political climate of 2018 Sometimes fans don't like the message Jay's #7: White Stripes hit the mainstream Took a year for their third album to become a hit To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through wherever you get podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

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We discuss GB Energy's offshore wind investment and its Aberdeen jobs downgrade, as well as Ithaca's latest North Sea farm in as it forms yet another partnership with Shell. This week's episode features Energy Voice's Ryan Duff, Michael Behr, and Erikka Askeland as they give their two cents on the week's headlines. Before the trio dive into the main topics of this week's show, they draw attention to the sad news of a death in the North Sea. It was confirmed this week that 32-year-old Aberdeen-based father Lee Hulse died after falling from a crane on the Valaris 121 rig on Shell's Shearwater field. There has been a GoFundMe set up to support Lee's family, which you can find here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/lee-hulse?lang=en_GB&fbclid=IwY2xjawOG7ZNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETA1UHBLbVRaSWNGR0l4WVhPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MghjYWxsc2l0ZQEyAAEerr0jbc2399ClT0_FUVuPIixXEB4NZ3af1EZPMtK-4KBBkrxE6YouHgNDNkY_aem__AzvLwuuduNxZUOT79I1Pg First up on this week's show, Michael discusses GB Energy's £150 investment in the 100 MW Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm. This marked the state-backed firm's first investment in offshore energy, however, has it been ambitious enough in its choice of project? This announcement came as CEO Dan McGrail announced his firm will create 300 jobs in Aberdeen by 2030, a considerable downgrade from the 1,000 previously promised. Next, Michael heads down to Teesside to the CATS Terminal, where he speaks with Kellas Midstream asset support engineer Harry Ford about his work at the site and the opportunities in the energy industry across Teesside. Finally, what's the story in Tobermory, Erikka lets us know! Ithaca has farmed into Shell's West of Shetland gas field a couple of years after the London supermajor backed out of Ithaca's Cambo project. This comes as Shell looks to form a UK-based independent joint venture with Equinor, which may cause a reassessment on Cambo.

On this week's episode, we look at who is eligible for the first time for next year's class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayLIST OF ARTISTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CLASS OF 2026:A Camp, Alicia Keys, As I Lay Dying, Avantasia, Avenged Sevenfold, Bayside, Ben Frost, The Black Dahlia Murder, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Blake Shelton, The Blow, Brand New, Breaking Benjamin, British Sea Power, Broken Social Scene, Bubba Sparxxx, Chromatics, Cloud Cult, Comets On Fire, The Constantines, The Coral, Cut Copy, D-Fuse, Dabrye, Damien Rice, Daniel Bedingfield, David Guetta, The Decemberists, Dirty Vegas, Disarmonia Mundi, Dresden Dolls, Dungen, Eclipse, El-P, Ex Models, Finch, Flobots, Fruit Bats, Gemini, Gojira, Gym Class Heroes, Hot Chip, India.Arie, J Dilla, Jack Johnson, Jon Hopkins, Josh Groban, Kaskade, Liars, LP, M83, Mastodon, mewithoutYou, Midlake, Miranda Lambert, Municipal Waste, N.E.R.D., The National, Norah Jones, Orgone, Peter Bjorn and John, PSY, Ray LaMontagne, Reigning Sound, RJD2, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Shearwater, Showtek, Solar Fields, Starsailor, Stephen Malkmus, The Streets, The Strokes, T.I., Tenacious D, Tiësto, Tim Hecker, Tinariwen, Tomahawk, The Vines, The Walkmen, Will.i.am, The Word, & the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Watch on YouTube In this exclusive Vox Markets interview, Shearwater Group CEO Phil Higgins & CFO Jonathan Hall, break down the company's strong revenue and EBITDA growth, explains the changes to revenue recognition and year-end reporting, and shares how the Group plans to capitalise on sector tailwinds, AI investment, and public sector opportunities heading into FY26.

We were supposed to have two pelagic trips... but ocean conditions caused one to be cancelled, and the other was delayed!  At least we were able to get out on a Westport Pelagic trip before the end of the year - it's always a good time!Adventure begins at: 14:20Show notesRio Grande Valley Birding Festival Morro Bay Birding Festival Spring Chirp eBird October Global Big Day; Team trip report Westport SeabirdseBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentionedIntro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: Washington July, 2020)Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: Washington July, 2020)Support the showConnect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

Watch on YouTube Shearwater Group plc #SWG is carving out its place in the booming cybersecurity market. In this introductory interview, their CEO, Phil Higgins explain how their subsidiaries work together, where growth will come from, and why retail investors should be paying attention now.

For the first episode of season 7, Kathleen and James visit the windswept island of Shearwater in Charlotte McConaghy's thrilling book, Wild Dark Shore. They discuss the book's breathtaking setting, how the story explores the themes of climate change and despair, and why hope and community are so important in the face of disaster. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us know what you enjoy and what improvements we can make for the future.   To place a hold on any of the titles mentioned in this episode, check out our Booked Solid reading list on the New Canaan Library website.

Brendan Mannix found a Manx Shearwater in Castleisland recently and with the help of birdwatcher Ed Carty the bird was brought to safety. This was one of a number of rescues of these types of birds in recent times, as explained to Treasa Murphy.

Charlotte McConaghy's latest novel, “Wild Dark Shore,” opens with an enigma: A mysterious, half-drowned woman washes ashore.The stranger's name is Rowan, and she has arrived on Shearwater, a remote island near Antarctica. The island, which houses an important seed bank, was once teeming with a community of scientists, but now the project is shutting down, the workers have left and the land lies quiet and deserted, everybody gone except for the Salt family, whose members are all lost in their own way. And all are hiding terrible secrets.They're not alone. Rowan herself has come to the island with a hidden purpose, putting this small community on a crash course for a long-overdue reckoning.On this week's episode, the Book Club host MJ Franklin discusses “Wild Dark Shore” with his colleagues Lauren Christensen and Elisabeth Egan. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

After the wildly popular interview with the inventor of Avelo, I had to go and actually take this thing in the water for some real diving. My wife Katie and I tested the new Avelo Dive System and could not believe it. From a lighter walk down to the water (and less grunting during suit-up), to a natural, cleaner, and more streamlined dive, it was definitely an upgrade in the overall diving experience.It did require a readjustment in the whole experience, but once we did it was one step backward, ten steps forward.I was able to actually go and dive the Avelo system myself and take the Specialty course (the RAD class as it's been dubbed), and experienced the equipment first hand. It became apparent that this was not only a more enjoyable dive experience, but the instructor in me could not help but notice the safety improvements across the board. As any seasoned instructor knows, a student that bolts or suddenly drops down uncontrolled is a constant task, and in this system it's virtually eliminated.Instructors and Divemasters also know that the bulk of the injuries we deal with are smashed fingers and toes from weights and tanks, bad knees and backs, and just the lugging gear to and fro cause a lot of trouble. Not to mention the hassle of sizing and weighting people in BCs they've never used -also fixed. There were more little perks the more we dug in.While I am unabashedly a big fan of this, and I believe it is substantially superior to standard recreational scuba gear, here are the drawbacks I found:1) Having to take an additional Specialty Course beyond the Open Water Scuba Certification. While the class is a simple, one-day course and we actually thought it was fun and easy, it does create a barrier. In an already-small industry, this puts Avelo in a position that makes it impossible to grow beyond existing scuba certifications. People that would otherwise thrive in diving using Avelo, might never get beyond (or even through) the Open Water course. I would like to see this have the option to do it in reverse (get certified with Avelo, then do standard OW as the specialty).Not for everyone, but I know specific cases where this would help people like crazy.2) Cost: It does cost more than a high-end recreational scuba rig, but the price is coming down quickly, while regular scuba keeps creeping up.*I should mention the rental cost is only slightly more, and in some places the same. There is a hidden benefit here and that is renting is going to be the same gear everywhere you go (with the Jetpack and Hydrotank) so you don't have to relearn new gear or worry about fit. You can just bring your own regulators, mask, fins, wetsuit, etc (or whatever you prefer), but this ditches the suitcase stuffing BC, which is kinda nice IMHO.3) Not everywhere has it yet. They have a facility lookup on their site, and to be fair that list is growing fast. It is already gaining a foothold in the big spots like Great Barrier Reef, Hawaii, Florida, and other destinations. While there will always be a place for traditional scuba (at least for now), the Avelo System is already changing the future of scuba diving, cutting the hassle and improving the overall sport for new divers and pros. I'm always going to promote new technology, new ideas, methods, or anything that takes this industry forward. That is what we do here on this channel.I hope you love this video discussing my first-hand experience diving the new system.Also, big thanks to the people from NAUI, PADI, Shearwater and Scuba Show for the time and contribution in putting me through the course and sitting down with me!https://diveavelo.com/—Kenny Dyal is the host of The Scuba Diving Podcast:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kenny_dyalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetwater_scubaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realkennydyalLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kennydyalX: https://twitter.com/RealKennyDyalwww.sweetwaterscuba.com

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with author Gina Leola Woolsey about her stunning biography, Fifteen Thousand Pieces (Guernica Editions, 2023).  On Wednesday, September 2nd, 1998, an international flight carrying 229 souls crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. There were no survivors. By Friday, Sept 4th, thousands of dismembered body parts had come through Dr. John Butt's makeshift morgue in Hangar B at the Shearwater military base. The Chief Medical Examiner faced the most challenging and grisly task of his career. Five years prior to the plane crash, John had lost his prestigious job as Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner. After 14 years of marriage, John began to think of himself as gay, but remained closeted professionally. Then, after serving a handful of years as Nova Scotia's Chief Medical Examiner, the devastating crash in Nova Scotia cracked his carefully constructed façade. Fifteen Thousand Pieces explores one man's journey to accept his true nature and find his place in the world. Chapters alternate between the fast-paced story of the crash, and the history of the man in the making. It is both fast-paced and introspective; gruesome and touching. Ultimately, it is the story of how death teaches us to live. About Gina Leola Woolsey: CBC Award-winning author Gina Leola Woolsey tugs at your heartstrings with written portraits of people striving to find love, self-acceptance, and belonging in an ever-changing world. She left her corporate career mid-life to pursue an education in creative writing, earning a BFA from the University of British Columbia and an MFA from the University of King's College. She lives wherever the narrative takes her. Currently, her time is split between small-town Alberta, downtown Montreal, and her hometown of Vancouver. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is  a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Local people lead efforts to rid Lord Howe Island of invasive species.

    Talk Talk is an interesting band. Their musical style evolved significantly over time, moving from synth-pop to a more experimental art rock and post-rock sound, particularly with the albums 'Spirit of Eden' and 'Laughing Stock'. I like every phase of their career but I especially love the album 'Spirit of Eden'. Those last two albums have grown in stature and influence over the decades, inspiring countless musicians with their innovative use of space, silence, and unconventional song structures. It's no wonder that an ambient focused person like me would glom onto Talk Talk when you consider band leader, Mark Hollis's often-quoted sentiment about the importance of silence in music – "Before you play two notes, learn how to play one note... and don't play one note unless you've got a reason to". Recently a favorite podcast of mine, Discord & Rhyme, dedicated an episode to 'Spirit of Eden'. It's totally worth a listen. You can find here - https://discordpod.com/listen/155-talk-talk-spirit-of-eden-1988 After listening to that episode I decided to make a mix of tracks with a 'Spirit of Eden' feel. I used a few tracks recommended by the guys in the podcast - Bark Psychosis, Van Morrison, and Mile Davis. And combined those with 7 other cuts that fit the vibe. I always knew that Rain Tree Crow/Sylvian/Jansen/Barbieri would be a perfect fit. I was excited to use one of my favorite albums of 2022 - 'The Great Awakening' by Shearwater. I had forgotten how much I love that record. Are there any Talk Talk fans out there? What do you think of this collection of Talk Talk inspired tunes? Cheers!   T R A C K L I S T : 00:00   Steve Jansen & Richard Barbieri - Mother London (Stone To Flesh 1995) 05:52   Phil Clemo - Maze (Through the Wave of Blue 2024) 11:07   Bark Psychosis - Street Scene (Hex 1994) 16:20   Van Morrison - When Heart Is Open (Common One 1980) 22:33   Rain Tree Crow - Blackwater (Rain Tree Crow 1991) 26:44   Shearwater - No Reason (The Great Awakening 2022) 32:00   Tuxedomoon & Cult With No Name - Do It For Van Gogh (Blue Velvet Revisited 2016) 36:18   The Blue Nile - From a Late Night Train (Hats 1989) 40:01   Bed - The Whimps (The Newton Plum 2001) 43:10   Miles Davis - He Loved Him Madly (Get Up With It 1974) 62:37   end

Broken Country by Clare Lesley Hall. Set in a small English farming community in the 1960s, this is the story of a love triangle which goes horribly wrong. Beth and Gabriel were young lovers whose lives then took very different turns and when they reconnect years later, a lot of things have changed. You know from the first page that someone is dead, and the weight of secrets which Beth and her husband Frank are holding becomes insurmountable as a murder trial looms and nothing will ever be the same again. Beautifully written and highly recommended. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Dominic Salt and his three children live on the remote island of Shearwater where he's the custodian of the world's largest seed bank. A woman is washed ashore in a storm, but her arrival can't be random as the island is so remote and it soon becomes clear she's come searching for something which the family may not want to give her. The isolation, the depth of these characters and the unfurling of the story is couched in some exceptional writing. This book is a miracle. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Tarik Shahzad who broke the Cook County, Illinois Big Year record in 2024 with 294 species. His record-breaking bird was an incredible Short-tailed Shearwater. Hear all about his Big Year and more!

In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb's Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by colleagues from the firm's Brussels office, as well as two veterans of the Brussels scene, Sir Jonathan Faull, who chairs Brunswick's European Public Affairs Group, and Peter Guilford, who runs Shearwater, a leading EU public affairs firm. Together, they discuss the legacy of Commissioner Vestager and the in-coming Competition Commissioner, Teresa Ribera, for antitrust enforcement, merger control, digital regulation, and foreign subsidies regulation.

Hey, it's great to bring you... Episode #100!!! Six years, a lot of blood sweat, and tears as the saying goes but a huge amount of learning, growth, and fun... I've loved every moment. I want to acknowledge the support of XDEEP who had the vision to join us early as the show sponsor and have been with us every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful to Piotr, Patrick, Bart, Magda, Barbara, and the wider XDEEP team for their support. Other sponsors have also supported us... Shearwater, Seacraft, SEAL Drysuits, Fourth Element... and you'll hear it here first, Insta360. They are all fantastic brands that I love. Most of them I was diving before Speaking Sidemount and I'm very proud and thankful for their support. And then there is all of you. Thank you so much for your support as patrons. You are the group that helps with production costs so you are part of this team and I appreciate the support :). In this episode, sponsored by XDEEP and Seacraft, I catch up with one of the most interesting people I know... Josh Richards. Josh and I have known each other for five years and have knocked out some terrific dives together in some of the premier caves of Mount Gambier, South Australia... an area known as the "Limestone Coast". Josh and I delve into his fascinating journey from military service to stand-up comedy, to being in line for a one-way trip to Mars, and ultimately to becoming a prominent figure in Australian cave diving exploration. We discuss the intricacies of diving, the importance of teamwork, and the skills necessary for technical diving, particularly sidemount diving. Josh shares his experiences in discovering new cave systems in the Mount Gambier region and the dynamics of his team, the Soggy Wombats. Josh's stories emphasise the collaborative spirit of exploration and the joy of sharing discoveries with the diving community. Enjoy :) Steve

The Guys are joined by Jenny to talk about a new and exciting rum label, Great Shearwater Rum. The founders call into the show to talk about how the brand got started, their process and then walk everyone through a few of their rums they were kind enough to share.

This week the boys get ready for their upcoming trip to Isle Royale. To get ready for taking more shipwreck pictures, they discuss Nine Tips To Improve Your Wreck Photos, an article written by Jason Brown for the Shearwater website blog, go check it out over at https://shearwater.com/blogs/community/nine-top-tips-to-improve-your-wreck-photos

This week on the podcast, big Shearwater news as they announce a partnership with Reel Diving. A ‘heroic' diver sacrificed his own life trying to save another diver, knowing that he would be missing decompression stops, and PADI are talking at the United Nations.https://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/2-poles-die-after-malta-wreck-dive/ https://timesofmalta.com/article/zonqor-tragedy-experienced-hero-diver-sacrificed-life-try.1095120 https://www.scubadivermag.com/padi-leading-the-fight-at-global-plastic-treaty-discussions/ Websitehttps://www.scubadivermag.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scubadivermagazine/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/scubadivermag/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScubaDiverMagazine/Scuba Diver Magazinescubadivermag.com/subscriptions

My guest today is Los Angeles-based Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Drummer Danny Reisch, who has worked on projects for Local Natives, Dirty Projectors, Khruangbin, Barns Courtney, White Denim, Other Lives, Shearwater, Sun June, Tele Novella, Intocable, Halo video game ( last 3 seasons), The Green Knight score (a24), Disney Peter Pan score, Interview With The Vampire score, Willie Nelson, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, The Zombies, Counting Crows, Jimmy Cliff, Father John Misty and many more.In this episode, we discussDallas Childhood MemoriesEarly Band ExperiencesFour Track BeginningsMichael Jackson ObsessionBack to Future InfluenceSupportive Creative FamilyUnique School ExperienceDisciplineCollege Music DegreeEarly Audio AwarenessAtmos Mixing InsightsTexas State University Touring and College LifeSound Design JobBand Experiences TakeawaysRespect for BandsWorking with Passionate ClientsGood Danny's Studio JourneyEarly Studio ChallengesAustin Music SceneDaytrotter Sessions ImpactSouth by Southwest FrenzyLive Recording SkillsMove to Los AngelesPandemic Mixing ShiftFilm Score MixingFinancial Ecosystem DifferencesLA Studio Setup ChallengesJohn Congleton's AdviceMatt's Rant: What If?Links and Show NotesDanny on InstagramJohn Congelton on WCA CreditsGuest: Danny ReischHost: Matt BoudreauEngineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck Smith

My guest today is Los Angeles-based Producer/Mixer/Engineer/Drummer Danny Reisch, who has worked on projects for Local Natives, Dirty Projectors, Khruangbin, Barns Courtney, White Denim, Other Lives, Shearwater, Sun June, Tele Novella, Intocable, Halo video game ( last 3 seasons), The Green Knight score (a24), Disney Peter Pan score, Interview With The Vampire score, Willie Nelson, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, The Zombies, Counting Crows, Jimmy Cliff, Father John Misty and many more. In this episode, we discuss Dallas Childhood Memories Early Band Experiences Four Track Beginnings Michael Jackson Obsession Back to Future Influence Supportive Creative Family Unique School Experience Discipline College Music Degree Early Audio Awareness Atmos Mixing Insights Texas State University Touring and College Life Sound Design Job Band Experiences Takeaways Respect for Bands Working with Passionate Clients Good Danny's Studio Journey Early Studio Challenges Austin Music Scene Daytrotter Sessions Impact South by Southwest Frenzy Live Recording Skills Move to Los Angeles Pandemic Mixing Shift Film Score Mixing Financial Ecosystem Differences LA Studio Setup Challenges John Congleton's Advice Matt's Rant: What If? Links and Show Notes Danny on Instagram John Congelton on WCA Credits Guest: Danny Reisch Host: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt Boudreau Producer: Matt Boudreau Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau  WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell  Announcer: Chuck Smith     

The Manx shearwater is a medium-sized shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. The scientific name of this species records a name shift: Manx shearwaters were called Manks puffins in the 17th century.

This week, tickets for our digital screening of Diving Into the Darkness are available, A British scuba diver who saved her twin sister's life in Mexico by repeatedly punching an aggressive crocodile three years ago has been awarded the King's Gallantry Medal. An Australian stripper is facing prison for diving for cocaine that Police had already confiscated and Shearwater release an air-integrated version of their Peregrine computer.https://www.scubadivermag.com/join-special-virtual-screening-of-diving-into-the-darkness/https://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/medal-for-diver-who-saved-twin-sister-from-croc/ https://www.scubadivermag.com/stripper-caught-diving-for-coke-in-nz-but-it-was-in-usa/ https://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/fresh-from-the-pot-plymouth-rnli-rescue-diver/https://www.scubadivermag.com/shearwater-launches-air-integrated-peregrine-tx/Diving Into The Darkness Link:https://www.scubadivermag.com/affiliate/mzsdWebsitehttps://www.scubadivermag.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scubadivermagazine/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/scubadivermag/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScubaDiverMagazine/Scuba Diver Magazinescubadivermag.com/subscriptions

“It's not just a spirits company, but a way of life.” That's what Fierce & Kind's owners and founders, Cyndi Smith and Basem Harb, say when talking about the ethos behind their company. In addition to peddling high-quality vodka and bourbon, Fierce & Kind donates a whopping 25 percent of net profits to charity. To learn more, we asked them to come on Happy Half Hour. Smith and Harb, former tech entrepreneurs, stopped by the SDM office one Friday with bottles in tow. Fierce & Kind's American bourbon is aged two years and five months, clocks in at 86 proof, and drinks almost like a Scotch: It's smooth, accessible. The cloyingly sweet aspect present in other bourbons is missing. This is intentional, Harb says. “I'm a Scotch drinker,” he tells us. He wanted to emulate some of the sippable qualities of Scotch, including its peatiness and vanilla notes. The bourbon is made with heirloom corn and other grains, adding complex flavor profiles that are missing from single-grain Scotch whiskeys. And bourbon isn't the only creation on the distillery's lineup that is great on the rocks. While he doesn't mind a good cocktail, Harb prefers sipping spirits neat. He and Smith wanted to make an exceptionally drinkable vodka that could stand up on its own, sans mixers. The result is a six-times distilled vodka that's a far cry from the Dubra handles of college lore. It's creamy and surprisingly light on the finish. It also won gold at the 2023 TAG Las Vegas Global Spirits Competition. Harb said that he's been doing restaurant tastings around town and may have even convinced some barkeeps to offer it as a sipper. But while the booze is fantastic, there are plenty of excellent spirits brands out there. Why buy from this one? The answer lies in ethics for those who may want to be more conscious about who they spend with. Fierce & Kind operates with an internal stock options program and equity crowdfunding campaign that is currently in-progress, making it an employee- and consumer-owned company. There's also the aforementioned charity component, which feeds directly into The Fierce & Kind Equity Foundation. The first organization supported by the Foundation is City Heights–based Nile Sisters, which provides predominantly working-class and immigrant women training for healthcare careers. Since the brand is on the newer side, this endeavor is just getting started, but the duo said they will continue to identify and support building “economic opportunities and entrepreneurship in historically disadvantaged communities.” In addition to tasting world-class tipples, we also talk about the news. Shearwater at the Del closed and world-famous Nobu will be taking its place as the final portion of the resort's $550 million renovation comes to a close; Vegas-based Clique Hospitality will unveil The Kitchen and The Clubhouse in Del Mar with an exec chef formerly from Miho Catering; Burgeon Beer Company opened a new Vista taproom; and Vietnamese-Latin fusion joint Chao XO just launched in National City. Two words: BIRRIA PHO. We'll see you next week!

In this episode of the American Shoreline Podcast, hosts Peter Ravella and Tyler Buckingham embark on a journey exploring the intersection of marine education and environmental stewardship. Tyler shares his experiences with the Blue Robotics Education Initiative, highlighting his recent expedition aboard the NOAA research vessel Shearwater to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. This trip, part of the LiMPETS program, offered Tyler a unique perspective on how ROVs can revolutionize high school education beyond traditional robotics and engineering classes. The episode then shifts to a broader discussion on climate change adaptation with Peter sharing his latest thoughts on this critical issue. As the episode winds down, both hosts reflect on the year 2023, sharing their personal and professional growths and looking forward to another year of coastal and ocean dialogues in 2024.

https://scubapro.comThis week on the podcast, some interesting news coming out of the DEMA show, police are searching for a surfer who rescued a diver in Australia, a new underwater depth record, an underwater earthquake was filmed by unexpecting divers and the historic diver Don Walsh has passed away.Garmin Descent Mk3ihttps://www.scubadivermag.com/garmin-launches-new-descent-mk3-mk3i-and-t2-transceiver/Shearwater Stern TXhttps://www.shearwater.com/tern/ Divesoft DNAhttps://www.divesoft.com/en/products/analyzers/dnaUnderwater Earthquakehttps://divernet.com/scuba-news/caught-on-camera-divers-rocked-by-earthquake/ Police Seek Hero Surferhttps://divernet.com/scuba-news/health-safety/police-seek-surfer-who-rescued-scuba-diver/Underwater Photo Shoothttps://divernet.com/photography/photographers/world-dive-record-as-chilled-model-poses-five-times-deeper/Don Walshhttps://divernet.com/scuba-news/deepest-diver-don-walsh-dies-at-92/Scubapro SCUBAPRO is the world's most iconic brand of dive equipment for those whose passion is under water. Websitehttps://www.scubadivermag.comInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/scubadivermagazine/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/scubadivermag/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/ScubaDiverMagazine/Scuba Diver Magazinescubadivermag.com/subscriptions

CINEMA CINEMA was established in 2008 by Brooklyn-born cousins, vocalist/guitarist Ev Gold and drummer Paul Claro. They've been described as “experi-metal punks” by the Village Voice, a “jolt of adrenaline” by BrooklynVegan, and “feral and unrelenting” by Big Takeover.    Touring extensively through the past 15 years, CINEMA CINEMA has performed over 475 shows across 11 countries. Multiple treks alongside SST Records founder Greg Ginn, including a 45-date North American tour opening for Black Flag in 2014, select dates supporting Black Flag in 2013, and shared dates in 2010, 2011, and 2012 with Ginn's other outfits: The Royal We and The Taylor Texas Corrugators. In addition, the band has half a dozen European tours to their credit, including a 2013 stint in support of Martin   CINEMA CINEMA returns, this time with polymath percussionist Thor Harris (Swans, Angels of Light, Shearwater) in tow, to release their seventh full length, “Mjolnir”. Recorded at historic BC Studio in Brooklyn, NY with legendary noise producer Martin Bisi (Sonic Youth, John Zorn, Boredoms). The album will be released July 28 as a red 12” vinyl LP, digital download and via streaming platforms by Nefarious Industries.   Inviting multi-instrumentalist Harris into the fold inspires new direction for the ensemble. Exploring his creative repertoire, Thor makes use of BC's synth collection along with an assortment of drums and arcane percussion pieces to leave his fingerprints on the proceedings. The trio submerge themselves in the strange beauty of chaotic sound, captured inside BC's cavernous recording space. Tracked just before the pandemic, Bisi spent time cultivating the sessions in the months that followed, helping shape one of the band's most expressive records to date. This marking the third time that CINEMA CINEMA and Martin have worked together (2014's A Night at The Fights and 2017's Man Bites Dog), the familiarity breeds wild results.       CINEMA CINEMA's info https://www.cinemacinemaband.com

Scuba Diving Magazine's September/October issue is their 2023 Photo Issue. In this issue they present the 2023 winners of the Through Your Lens photo contest. The Women Divers Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for their 2024 Scholarship and Grant programs. Deadline for application is November 15, 2023 at 5 pm eastern. More info. Ocean Explorer Trust had released footage from the EV Nautilus expedition where they surveyed three historic WW II aircraft carrier wrecks from the Battle of Midway. Three videos from the exploration of the Japanese carriers Akagi and Kagi along with a video of the USS Yorktown are on the EV Nautilus YouTube Channel. Here are the latest firmware updates for Shearwater dive computers. Peregrine - V86, Perdix and Perdix AI - V93, Perdix 2 - V95 and the Teric - V23 Commentary Earlier this month we had another local dive shop close here in Connecticut. While there are a number of reasons why this shop closed there is one element that we cannot ignore. Many local dive shop owners are getting older and there will come a time when these dive shop owners will retire. What then? There are two options - find another, younger owner to take over or close the shop. With so many headwinds, running a full service local dive center is complicated. Will the local dive shop model evolve from the high flow business of the 1980s and 90s? Only time will tell. The 2020 Divers Alert Network Annual Diving Report provides information from 2018 on diving related fatalities, injuries as well as information on equipment failures. The report is 92 pages and broken down into five sections and five appendices. DAN started this report in 1988 and plans to release the next Annual Diving Report before the end of 2023. If you are a DAN member you can download a copy and then share it with your dive buddies.

This live episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Melissa Lacy, Executive Vice President of Quality and Performance at Shearwater Health. Here, she discusses how the pandemic shifted how the industry sees the workforce and workflow, overcoming the nurse staffing issues, and more.

n today's episode we read the chapter 13 – A Night on the Town, in which James and Farfalla travel to Paloma's home to drop off Elisabeth in preparation for their trip.This week's podcast partner is Certainly Strange: https://open.spotify.com/show/1stSYQC9Sqox9TwbU48Dof?si=ct4_QX_NQh6hHZHxZ9eyVA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficial Merch Shops: http://www.melissaoliveri.com/storeThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 13 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week's episode James received a letter from a distant relative informing him that he is to inherit a house on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.In today's episode we read the chapter 13 – A Night on the Town, in which James and Farfalla travel to Paloma's home to drop off Elisabeth in preparation for their trip.Today's podcast partner is fellow Boopod network member Certainly Strange. An attempted murder on a ghost, cursed paintings burning houses down, and lighthouse keepers disappearing without a trace. The world is filled with astonishing stories that will make you think "I don't know what's going on here, but it is certainly strange!" Join host Nemo on a journey through the strangest parts of our history. Check the show notes for a link to the Certainly Strange podcast.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.July 14th, 1932 I had the dream again last night.I haven't had the dream since we left Meadow Lane. I thought it was over. The water rushing over my head, and that interminable darkness at the end.This time I woke to find myself on the dirt road staring at the Oak Tree at Meadow Lane in the earliest morning light. I had never ventured this far during my other sleepwalking episodes. Thankfully it was too early for anyone else to be up, and I was able to hurry home before anyone noticed I was gone. I have succeeded in avoiding casting eyes on Meadow Lane up until today, and the sight of it; abandoned, disheveled, forgotten… it broke my heart. I only allowed myself to stay for a brief moment while memories of my time there came flooding back; birthdays, holidays… Marius. I waved goodbye to the Oak Tree before walking away, and I swear I heard it singing. A soft, sorrowful song, echoing in the air around me. The song echoes in my head even now as I pack our bags.We are leaving Pocket today.~~~~~~“Bye bye,” says Elisabeth, waving goodbye to the birds on the porch railing as the car pulls away. Farfalla feels something tug at her heart as they leave their house for the city. Paloma has agreed to care for Elisabeth while Farfalla and James travel overseas to settle the affairs of Uncle George Archibald and Carnifex House. Farfalla turns to glance at James, who is focused on the road ahead. He has been apprehensive about taking over Carnifex House from the moment the letter arrived. Farfalla struggles to understand why he seems hesitant, to her it sounds like a fantastic opportunity. “Are you excited to see Auntie Paloma?” asks Farfalla over her shoulder, turning her head to glance at Elisabeth in the back seat.“Loma's house! Biscuits!” says Elisabeth. James laughs wholeheartedly at this. It is no secret that Elisabeth gets more than her fair share of biscuits when she visits Paloma.Farfalla reached out to Paloma to smooth things out just before the holidays. She felt terrible about overreacting to the hobby horse Paloma had bought for Elisabeth. They made peace easily, and spent the holidays together at Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater's apartment in the city. It was a great relief to Farfalla since there are so few people in her life who embrace and love her. Though the people of Pocket stopped being outright cruel once Elisabeth came along, they still excluded Farfalla and her family from any community events or gatherings. James never seemed bothered by it, sharing a life with Farfalla seemed to be enough for him. The drive to the city goes by rather quickly. Farfalla holds her breath as they pass The Aviary Finishing School for Girls of Distinction. A shudder runs through her as she recalls the woman who stepped out of Priscilla Ponceroy's room the night Priscilla's hair was shorn off. She never told anyone what she saw that night, it was simply too bizarre, she figured no one would ever believe her.“Penny for your thoughts,” says James, snapping her back to the present.“Oh! I was just remembering my time at The Aviary,” she spits out.“Ah, yes, I forgot you were once a Girl of Distinction,” he laughs. Farfalla giggles and turns to look at James' profile as he navigates through city traffic. Finally, they pull up to Paloma's apartment building. The tall structure reaches into the sky and Farfalla has to crane her neck to see the sun. “I don't know how she lives here, so far away from the grass and flowers, even the trees grow far below her apartment. I don't think the birds even fly that high!” she shakes her head.“To each their own, my darling,” says James, circling her waist with his arm and planting a kiss on top of her head.They enter the building and are greeted by the young man sitting behind the front desk. “Welcome back!” he says, recognizing them right away. He holds up a finger “I have something for you, young lady!” he adds winking at Elisabeth. He opens a drawer and pulls out a small cat figurine. “This belonged to my little sister, but she outgrew it and I thought perhaps you would enjoy it. His name is Peanut, by the way,” he explains, handing the toy to an enamoured Elisabeth.“Peanut!” she says, turning the toy over in her hands. “What do you say?” prods Farfalla.“Fank you!” replies Elisabeth enthusiastically. “You're most welcome,” says the young man. “Will you be needing help with your bags?” he asks, turning to James and Farfalla.“That's very kind, but no, we just have the one suitcase,” replies Farfalla.They gather their things and head up the elevator. Elisabeth shouts “Wheeeeee!” as the contraption starts making its way up to the 15th floor. Farfalla can feel her stomach heaving, she does not enjoy elevator rides“Welcome!” says Paloma, swinging the door open. She has recently been promoted at the department store where she works and with her new salary is able to afford a rather nice apartment. Tall windows look out at the building across the street and let in a moderate amount of sun. A chandelier hanging from the ceiling of the living room compensates for the lack of natural light. “How's my Lissie!” she says, stretching her arms out to catch Elisabeth and lifting her into the air. “I've made us pasta primavera for lunch, it should be ready in just a few minutes,” she adds, turning to James and Farfalla.They give Elisabeth a quick snack then get her settled into the guest room for a nap. Farfalla looks around the room as she unpacks Elisabeth's bag, and notes that Paloma has added a bookshelf filled with children's books and stuffed animals, and has hung a butterfly mobile from the ceiling and placed some brightly coloured paintings on the walls. The room is absolutely charming, and Farfalla smiles warmly at the care and love Paloma has put into it. Elisabeth falls asleep almost immediately, tuckered out from the long drive. James and Farfalla join Paloma in the dining room for lunch, then they retreat to the sitting room to talk about their upcoming trip.“Our boat leaves Saturday, and we should arrive in Scotland around the 29th if all goes well. Then we take a train through Scotland to the coast and a ferry to Skye. James has organized transportation by car to get from the ferry to Carnifex House,” explains Farfalla between sips of tea and bites of her biscuit.“That sounds like quite an adventure!” says Paloma, enthralled.“That's one word for it,” says James, sounding less than thrilled about the prospect of nearly three weeks of travelling to get to their destination.“Falla, I was thinking,” interjects Paloma, “if it's alright with you, James, perhaps the two of us could go out for dinner tonight, like old times,” she says, turning to James for approval.“Of course, I'll stay here with Elisabeth,” says James.“Great! Falla, go put on a pretty dress, I know just the place!” says Paloma excitedly. Farfalla steps away to change and returns a short while later wearing an airy floral dress.“Have fun my darling,” says James, laying a kiss on her cheek. Paloma leads the way down the corridor, down the elevator, waves hastily at the young man behind the front desk and pulls Farfalla out the front door into the hot humid city streets. The walk several blocks to a small café on a side street, clearly this isn't one of the tourist spots. “Les Ailes Du Ciel” reads a sign above the door. “The Wings in the Sky” says Paloma, translating, “They have the most amazing crostini, and they make a pâté that is simply divine! And wait until you see the pastries, the Mille Feuille is out of this world!” Farfalla smiles as Paloma keeps gushing about types of food she's never even heard of. They sit at a small table on the outdoor patio, a small candle flickering between them. The server brings a series of small white plates with ornately decorated dishes on each. Farfalla isn't always certain what it is, exactly, she is eating, but every bite is a revelation. “This is my favourite, it's has goat cheese, honey, and grapes on it!” says Paloma, digging into the small toast on her plate.“So, how are you feeling about this trip?” she asks, daintily wiping the corner of her mouth with her napkin.Farfalla takes a deep breath. Up until yesterday evening she was very much looking forward to the trip, but then… “I had the dream again last night,” she says quietly.Paloma's hands slowly drop to the table. “Oh Falla, I thought that was over!” she says, her voice filled with sympathy.“So did I. I hadn't had that dream since we left Meadow Lane,” replies Farfalla. “Dreaming of water like that when we're planning to cross the ocean by boat, it just… it's a little disconcerting,” she says.“I'm sure it's just nerves, this is a big trip. Everything will be fine, you'll see,” says Paloma, reaching across the table to grab both of Farfalla's hands in hers.Farfalla smiles at her and takes a deep breath before continuing. “You're probably right, but just in case, I want you to promise me that if anything should happen to me, to James and I, that you will raise Elisabeth as your own. She's still very young, she would easily adapt.”Paloma shakes her head, “No, Falla, I won't even discuss such a thing. This trip is going to do a world of good for you and James, and you will return in two months' time rejuvenated and excited for what the future holds, and you'll bring your beautiful little girl along with you for the ride,” she says, the words spilling from her lips in rapid succession.Farfalla stares at her quietly for a long while. Finally, Paloma nods. “Of course I will care for Elisabeth, always and forever, as if she were my own. I love that little girl more than anything in the world,” she concedes. Farfalla gives her an understanding nod. She loves Elisabeth more than anything in the world too.“I have here an éclair for you miss, and for you our world famous Mille Feuille. Bon apetit!” says the server, placing the delicate pastries in front of each of them.“These are delectable!” exclaims Farfalla, taking a bite of the éclair. Paloma cuts into her pastry and places a piece on Farfalla's plate. “Wait until you try this!”Farfalla allows herself to get lost in the sweet taste of the icing that tops the layers of custard and pastry. It's a great escape for her troubled mind. She hasn't stopped thinking about The Dream since she woke up standing by the side of the road this morning. She keeps replaying the dream from start to finish, triggering emotions at every step; first panic as she sinks deeper under water, then calm when she sees sun shining down on her from above, then the most gut-wrenching, frightening, horrible feeling of all as the dark, empty Nothing sets in.“We should probably get going, it's getting quite late,” says Paloma, pulling several bills out of her wallet to pay the server. Farfalla shakes her head to rid herself of her jumbled thoughts and stands up, pulling her shawl over her shoulders to alleviate the sudden chill in the air.They amble back to the apartment building, but Paloma stops short outside the door to her unit. “What you asked me earlier, about caring for Elisabeth if something happens to you and James. Falla, do you… do you have a premonition that something is going to go wrong? You don't have to go on this trip, you and James could just move here to the city for a fresh start.” she says.Farfalla's breath catches in her throat. She hadn't allowed the thought to surface - whether her recurring nightmare is a warning of some kind. She looks Paloma in the eye and smiles, “Of course not,” she says. “This will be the grandest adventure of our lives, and we will return in no time. No time at all.”Thank you so much for listening.  Join me next week for Chapter 14 – Look to the Skye – in which James and Farfalla make their way to the Isle of Skye to claim Carnifex House.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. Leaving a rating or a review on your preferred podcast platform is incredibly helpful in helping the podcast gain visibility so others can find and enjoy the story of The Skylark Bell, it's a quick, easy, and free way to support my work. If you'd like to support me further,  you can also subscribe to Patreon, where you'll get early access to ad-free episodes as well as digital downloads of my music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! And be sure to follow me on social media for updates, I love to connect with listeners... Just check the show notes for all necessary links.Once again, thank you for listening – I'm Melissa Oliveri, writer, host and producer of The Skylark Bell Podcast.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We'll explore how positivity is learned and takes discipline to master. We also learn about a tough little one that can give us the courage to take on any size storm.  PLUS - Two great processes to support your culture, family and life as well as a new mindset: 70/30! Describe the typhoons you are facing that will challenge your positivity. List which processes you will employ to support the discipline of others Describe what you can do different to increase your positive discipline.

In today's episode we read the chapter 10 – A Wedding After All, in which James and Farfalla marry, but things don't go quite as planned...This week's podcast partner is The Grim Cities: https://anchor.fm/thegrimcitiesThis episode features the song The Wedding Dress originally composed by Cannelle for Fantôme Friday #11 in Season 1. This version has been remixed and remastered by Pink Flamingo Music Productions: youtube.com/channel/UCqt6NSbXlXVl3Ofp8jeV4IQThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficial Merch Shops: http://www.melissaoliveri.com/storeThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 11 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week's episode, James Carnifex came back into Farfalla's life and the two fell in love.In today's episode we read the chapter 10 – A Wedding After All, in which James and Farfalla marry, but things don't go quite as planned...Today's podcast partner is The Grim Cities. I discovered this podcast by accident, and I'm so glad I did! The Grim Cities covers paranormal stories from the Twin Cities area and beyond, often covering stories even I, who has lived in the Twin Cities for years, hadn't heard of. Even if you're not familiar with the area, the podcast is absolutely worthwhile with great research and entertaining delivery. Just check the show notes for a link.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.March 22nd, 1929Today is my wedding day. I never thought I would write those words. After Marius disappeared, the thought of falling in love again or being in a relationship seemed so foreign to me. Impossible. I had accepted the reality of living out my life on my own, quietly, shunned by everyone in town. But life is funny sometimes, it weaves joy and sadness in and out like the creek that flows into Pine River. The day James Carnifex came back into town was the happiest day I'd had in a long time. The following day we went for a picnic by the fountain in Brighthaven. I made us some sandwiches and James bought some pastries from Tourtereaux's Bakery downstairs before we left. We talked and laughed, and I felt freer and happier than I had in years. We saw one another the following day, too. Then he had to travel for business, but upon his return he came to me. We've spent nearly every waking moment together ever since. I relish the company. I had unknowingly swallowed my loneliness down so deeply I had all but forgotten about it, but the moment he left on that trip it came roaring back up from the depths of my being and I realized I don't want to be lonely. I don't want to be alone.I spend as much time with James as possible, and it's lovely, but I've surprised myself in that the thing that has brought me the greatest joy, the greatest pleasure, is the look of shock (and, dare I say, horror?) on the faces of every single person in Pocket who turned on me when the silence fell on Meadow Lane. Every person who blamed me, pushed me to the fringes of their community, treated me as a lesser person, as something to be shunned and feared and loathed. Every person who crossed the street when they saw me coming their way, or who pretended I wasn't there when waiting in line at the store or the post office. I am finding great pleasure in shocking them, perhaps even angering them. Those who don't think I deserve happiness. I have gone out about town with James again and again, relishing their wide eyed, open mouthed disbelief that someone would be kind to me, perhaps even love me. So, naturally, when James asked me to marry him, I said yes.~~~~~~“I will,” says Farfalla, her voice echoing in the vast, mostly empty room. She looks up at James and smiles.“Then, it is my honour to pronounce you husband and wife,” says the officiant, sealing their fates together with a clasp of his hands. With a swish of his robes, he fades to the back of the room, leaving James and Farfalla officially married. They turn to face the hall where Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater, Paloma, Isadora Finch, Isadora's husband Eric and their daughter Sarah are sitting, immediately causing everyone to hop to their feet and clap with joy. James takes Farfalla's hand and leads her down the aisle to the door, her sleek white lace dress trailing to the floor. It had been Mrs. Shearwater's wedding dress originally, and Paloma helped alter it to give it a more modern fit. Farfalla's hair is covered with a long veil, the top of which is attached to a simple tiara that Isadora gifted her when she found out about Farfalla's engagement. In her hands Farfalla holds a bouquet of dried hydrangeas, having been unable to come by any live flowers so early in the year.The group walks out onto the stone steps of the hall facing the Brighthaven Town Square. “Everyone, line up, Eric will take a photo!” says Isadora with excitement. James, Farfalla and Farfalla's family line up on the stone steps as Isadora's husband sets up his camera.  “Isadora, you must be in the photo as well!” shouts Farfalla, gesturing for Isadora to join them on the steps. Isadora grabs Sarah and sets the toddler on her hip as she joins the group. A fortuitous break in the clouds sends delicate rays of sunshine down on the happy couple just as Eric takes their photograph. Farfalla smiles. Everything is going to be just fine.“Is everyone ready to go?” asks James. The group nods in unison. Their joyful chatter carries over the town square as they walk to their cars.“Great! We'll meet you at the diner!” shouts Farfalla over her shoulder as she gets into the car. James closes the door gently behind her then runs around the front of the car to the driver's seat. They take a moment to catch their breath.“Can you believe it?” he asks.“It feels surreal, doesn't it?” says Farfalla, feeling a childlike giddiness rising in her. She and James had been friends for many years prior to the Carnifex family leaving Pocket, but she never imagined for a moment that she would one day be his wife. Then again, she never imagined that her first love, her true love, would suddenly disappear, and that she would be forced to move away from Meadow Lane, and that the people of Pocket, the town she had lived in her entire life, would turn against her.“Is everything alright, Falla?” asks James, noting the crease in her brow.Farfalla shakes her head, ridding herself of the negative thoughts. She reminds herself that today is her wedding day, and she refuses to let anything ruin it. “Yes, everything is great,” she says, taking a hold of his hand. James smiles at her, gives her hand a gentle squeeze, then starts the car and pulls away from the curb. They turn onto the main road and head back towards Pocket. James parks the car on Main Street, just outside Bunting's General Store, across from The Early Bird diner.“And now, Mrs. Carnifex, we celebrate!” he says playfully as he grabs Farfalla's hand and helps her out of the car. Farfalla stands up and grins at James before planting a kiss on his cheek, then they scurry across the street to meet the Shearwaters and Isadora in front of the early bird.“Eric has gone home with Sarah so we can enjoy our lunch,” says Isadora. “Shall we?” she asks, gesturing toward the door.Farfalla takes the lead and walks up the short walkway to the restaurant entrance. Just as she is reaching for the door handle Mrs. Kestrel turns the key in the lock. Farfalla stands on the opposite side of the door, a look of confusion on her face. She knocks gently and says, “Mrs. Kestrel, we're here for lunch to celebrate my wedding.”Mrs. Kestrel's eyes narrow and her sharp voice cuts through the glass, “We're closing due to unforeseen circumstances,” she says. With that, she turns the “open” sign to “closed” and walks away.Farfalla stands in front of the door, shellshocked. At that precise moment, a thick cloud blows in, covering the sun and sending heavy rain drops pouring from the sky. Farfalla looks up, grateful for the rain that will camouflage her tears. She laughs then, a harsh, bitter sound that sends shivers down Isadora's spine. “Come on, Farfalla, let's leave,” says Mr. Shearwater, grabbing her by the elbow. James stands on Farfalla's other side, ready to catch her should she stumble.“We'll have lunch tomorrow, I'll prepare your favourite dishes and we'll bring them over to your new house,” says Mrs. Shearwater in the most comforting tone she can muster.“Chin up, Falla,” says Paloma, giving her sister a hug, “this was just back luck, it'll be all blue skies from here on out!”Farfalla imagines what a mess she must look like. The bottom of her dress is quickly getting covered in mud, just like when she was a child wading into Mirror Pond. Her veil is soaked and clinging to the sides of her face, and she can feel eye makeup running down her cheeks in black streaks. The people of Pocket have accused her of being a witch for years, and today she looks the part. Farfalla lets out another bitter laugh, then turns to look at the people standing around her. The only five people in the world who treat her with kindness, love, respect. The only people who speak to her, touch her, love her. She notes how their clothes are getting soaked and their wet hair is sticking to their faces as they stay out in the rain trying to comfort her. She should be feeling love for them, gratitude. But the only emotion running through her body at this very moment is rage.Thank you so much for listening.  Join me next week for Chapter 11 – Elisabeth, in which we meet James and Farfalla's daughter, Magpie's Great-Grandmother, Elisabeth.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating or a review, they are both greatly appreciated. You can also support my work by subscribing to Patreon or Ko-Fi, where you get early access to episodes as well as MP3 downloads of the music, artwork, behind the scenes videos and more! You can also find The Skylark Bell exclusive merch on my website, www.theskylarkbell.com. Just check the show notes for all necessary links. Once again, thank you for listening – I'm Melissa Oliveri, writer, host and producer of The Skylark Bell Podcast.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/theskylarkbell/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries, and Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Skylark Bell on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theskylarkbellAll music by Cannelle: http://www.cannellemusic.comCannelle on Instagram: @cannelle.musicOfficial Merch Shops: http://www.melissaoliveri.com/storeThe Skylark Bell is brought to you by: Phaeton Starling Publishing and Things with Wings Productions.FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 8 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week's episode, Marius vanished in the terrible snowstorm of 1925.In today's episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.Today's podcast partner is fellow Boopod Network member Mums Mysteries and Murder. If you enjoy true crime with a side of belly laughs then this is the podcast for you! Marti and Effie explore stories from their combined homelands of Australia and Scotland, which almost ensures they've covered some cases you haven't heard before. Be sure to check the show notes for a link to Mums Mysteries and Murder.Now, it's time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let's get started.May 3rd, 1925Everything has changed. It's not just that Marius is gone. The light, the wind, the rain, it has all changed. Normally the lilac and the apple blossoms would be filling the air with their sweet scent at this time of year, but not this year. Normally, the foxes would be playfully hopping out of their burrow, and birds would be singing from the highest tree branches, but not this year. Normally, the grass would be turning green, young leaves would appear at the end of the tree branches, tulips and daffodils would be blooming, but not this year. Normally, I would be happy and joyful, singing and dancing, celebrating spring and getting ready to wed Marius, but not this year. Or any year. I feel no joy, only heartache. Of course, Marius was never found, but you knew that already. You know everything. Well, almost everything.Papa and Mama have decided we should leave Meadow Lane. Perhaps the Carnifex family was right to leave when they did, perhaps we should have done the same. Perhaps Marius would still be here if we had.I went to the Oak Tree to say goodbye this morning. It was eerily quiet. Too quiet. There was no sound of wind blowing through the branches, no birds chirping, I didn't even hear my shoe scrape against the thick bark as I climbed to my favourite branch. There was no haunting tune and no heartbeat. Perhaps what Isadora Finch told me, how her people believe everything has a spirit, even rocks and trees, is true. Perhaps, like Marius, the spirit of the Oak Tree is gone. I wonder sometimes if, perhaps, my spirit is gone too…~~~~~~“Falla, it's time to go!” Mrs. Shearwater's voice echoes up the stairs. Farfalla is sitting in front of her vanity, staring at herself in the mirror. Her face looks so much older now, sadder. She puts her hand against the cool glass to hide her reflection. Her notebook sits open in front of her, she re-reads her last workds "I wonder sometimes if, perhaps, my spirit is gone, too...". A tear slips down her cheek and lands on the word "spirit", causing it to blur. Farfalla closes the book and shoves it in the drawer of her nightstand. She turns to take one last look at her room, the room where, not so long ago, she was dancing and singing with joy. She feels for the silver chain around her neck, and the feather ring looped onto it. She couldn't bear to have the ring on her finger as a constant reminder of Marius, but she also couldn't bear the thought of not having it close, so she slipped it back onto the chain, just like she had the day Marius proposed in the apple orchard.“Farfalla, it's time to go!” comes her mother's voice again, more insistent this time. Farfalla is about to leave when she hears the Skylark Bell ring outside her window. The sound is striking, she hasn't heard the bell ring for weeks. Almost like there hasn't been any wind to blow it around. If she's honest with herself, she had all but forgotten about it. She opens the window and carefully removes the bell from its hook. A wave of grief washes through her as she remembers unwrapping Marius' gift to her. She runs her finger along the Skylark's wings and circles the vine down to the bell. Farfalla reaches under her bed for the decorative feather box that the bell had once been stored in, the one her father originally commissioned Marius to build. She turns the feather key in the lock and lifts the lid off the box. She places the bell inside with great care, then closes the lid, turns the key to lock the box, and slips the key onto the silver chain around her neck, next to the feather ring and tree charm.Farfalla pushes her area rug off to the side and feels around the floorboards for the plank with the notch in its side. When she and Paloma were children, they discovered a secret compartment under the floor, and used to hide small treasures under there. Then one day Paloma reached in and felt a mouse scurry between her fingers, so they stopped using the secret compartment as a hiding place. Farfalla lifts the board and carefully places the box in the space beneath it. She kisses her fingers and touches them on the top of the box. “I love you, Marius. I will always love you,” she whispers, before easing the plank back into place and pulling the rug back on top. She stands, grabs her travel case, then steps into the hallway and closes her door, for the last time.Mr. and Mrs. Shearwater have decided to move to the city with Paloma, to Paloma's delight. Farfalla has chosen to stay behind in Pocket. Audrey Tourtereaux spoke to her parents, and they've agreed to let Farfalla live in the small apartment above the bakery for a modest sum. For work, Farfalla has approached several residents in Pocket about dressing their flower beds and window boxes. The Buntings are paying her quite handsomely to decorate the gardens at the general store, and they've put up a flyer advertising her services on their community bulletin board. Several months go by, and Farfalla is doing quite well for herself. She gets a contract with the library to decorate their planters and front entrance for the fall, and they've asked her to put together some decoration ideas for the holiday season as well. She dresses the window boxes on The Early Bird restaurant and the owner, Mrs. Kestrel, is so impressed she asks Farfalla to design the flower beds at her house on the edge of town. Before long most of the flower beds in Pocket are overflowing with beautifully coordinated flowers and plants, all with Farfalla's signature style. She takes pride in her work and is grateful for the kindness of her fellow townspeople and the trust they've placed in her.After a year of living on her own Farfalla begins to fall into a routine and feels a sense of normalcy return to her life. She regularly joins Audrey Tourtereaux for tea on the patio behind the bakery, and during the summer she attends a few larger gatherings with Isadora Finch, the Starlings, and Willy and Emma Bunting. They reminisce about “the olden days”, always careful to avoid any mention of Marius. Farfalla spends the holidays with Audrey's family, enjoying their traditional French-Canadian cooking and songs, and for the first time in a long time she feels something akin to joy. Winter comes and goes without incident, to the relief of everyone in town, and Farfalla is excited to get started on her springtime projects. She walks down the street, breathing in the scent of the hyacinths, and feels a semblance of happiness. The past year of living independently, forging her own path, staying connected with her friends, earning fair pay for doing a job she enjoys, has brought some comfort to her, and helped heal her heart. Just when it feels like everything is falling into place, talk of “the silence” begins.At first Farfalla notices a subtle change in the people of Pocket. Hushed whispering that stops suddenly when she enters a room. Sideways glances from people at the diner or the general store. Then come the cancellations; first Mrs. Kestrel cancels Farfalla's services for both her home and the diner, then a few smaller clients follow suit. Finally, the library informs her they will no longer be needing her services, and lastly Mr. Bunting tells her they can no longer afford to hire her due to budget issues, but his tone indicates this is merely an excuse.“Audrey, do you have a moment?” she asks one day, spotting Audrey on the sidewalk outside the bakery. They haven't gotten together for tea since last autumn, but Farfalla chalked it up to the winter months not being conducive to social gatherings on an outdoor patio. Audrey looks around nervously and nods her head, but signals for Farfalla to follow her around the corner to the back of the building. “What's going on?” asks Farfalla, perplexed at her friend's strange reaction.“People in town are talking…” begins Audrey, clearly uncomfortable. Farfalla waits patiently for her friend to continue. Audrey lets a long silence hang between them, like she is hoping Farfalla will just drop the subject, before finally continuing. “They're saying there's something strange going on at Meadow Lane,” she says at last.“Meadow Lane? No one has lived there in over a year, what are they saying is going on?” she asks, her heart suddenly skipping a beat.“Well, Mrs. Kestrel says that last month while her nephew was visiting, he walked up the lane to go climb the big tree but came running back a moment later crying and screaming that he couldn't hear anymore. Mrs. Kestrel says his mother stepped onto the property to see what he was talking about, and she fainted almost immediately. They packed their things the next day and neither one of them has said a word since,” finishes Audrey, taking a deep breath.“That's very strange… it doesn't even sound possible! But, even if it's true, why is everyone acting strange around me?” asks Farfalla.At this Audrey stares down at the ground. “They think you caused the silence.” The six short words send Farfalla reeling. “What? Why would they think that?!” she asks, at once feeling horrified, scared, and angry.“They think you cursed the property after Marius disappeared. They say it's strange how you prefer to spend your time with plants and animals instead of people. They're afraid of you,” says Audrey, somberly.Farfalla is afraid to ask her next question, but she needs to know. “Are you afraid of me too, Audrey?” Farfalla feels her heart sink as she sees her friend turn to look away.“Audrey, we need your help with these pies!” comes Mrs. Tourtereaux's voice from the window behind them. “I have to go. I'm sorry,” says Audrey, hurrying past Farfalla.The rumour spreads like wildfire over the course of the next few weeks, and by the time summer comes Farfalla has been completely cut off from everyone in town. She goes about her day quietly, using what little money she has saved up to buy food and supplies from the general store, and keeping to herself in her tiny apartment. She doesn't dare to go back to Meadow Lane to see what everyone is talking about. She convinces herself that doing so would give credence to their fantasy. But deep down Farfalla knows, the real reason she doesn't want to go back to Meadow Lane is because she's afraid the stories might be true. She felt the silence the day she left; it had wrapped itself around the Oak Tree like a blanket. Once again Isadora Finch's warning had come true, “There will be a long silence,” she had said that day several years ago. Never in her wildest dreams did Farfalla think one day the entire town would shut her out and accuse her of being a… Witch? Sorceress? What did they think of her, really? She knows she didn't do anything to cause the silence, so where did it come from?Thank you so much for listening.  Join me next week for Chapter 9 – An Old Friend – in which someone from Farfalla's past reappears just when she needs him most.The Skylark Bell is brought to you by Phaeton Starling Publishing and features original music by Cannelle. If you are enjoying this story, please consider leaving a rating or a review, they are both greatly appreciated. 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