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Case and Jmike are joined by Doug Lief (from the Nostalgium Arcanum podcast) to talk about a family that's pretty super, The Incredibles!   Overview   In Podcast episode 142 of Men of Steel, hosts Case Aiken and Jmike Folson, alongside guest Doug Lief, delve into a comprehensive analysis of Disney's The Incredibles through the lens of Superman fandom. They explore the film's connections to other superhero media, notably its references to 60s Batman and Fleischer Superman, while debating the film's overall tone, which Case describes as having an 'angry' directorial voice. The discussion emphasizes Mr. Incredible as a Superman analog, revealing how his secret identity as Bob Parr reflects an average man grappling with superhero responsibilities amid family dynamics. The team draws parallels between the family members' powers and their roles, likening the villain Syndrome to a failed fan archetype obsessed with eliminating exceptionalism. Additionally, they analyze the film's aging animation, contextualize its place in the superhero genre before the rise of the MCU, and celebrate its blend of action and relatable family themes. The episode culminates in discussing the film's unresolved questions about the necessity of superheroes in society, concluding that it adeptly balances the extraordinary with the everyday.   Notes ‍️ Introduction and Context (01:12 - 15:47) Case Aiken and Jmike Folson host the Men of Steel podcast with guest Doug Lief The discussion focuses on Disney's The Incredibles (2004) from a Superman fan perspective Doug mentions the movie's connections to Watchmen and other superhero media The hosts establish that the film is a love letter to superheroes with influences from 60s Batman, James Bond, and Fleischer Superman Case acknowledges he likes but doesn't love the movie, finding it has an 'angry' directorial voice ‍️ Mr. Incredible as Superman Analog (15:47 - 24:52) The group analyzes Mr. Incredible (Bob Parr) as a Superman analog Bob Parr's name means 'average' - perfect for a secret identity His job at an insurance company creates dramatic irony (helping after harm vs. preventing it) The hosts discuss Mr. Incredible's durability, strength, and physical capabilities The film explores the tension between superhero responsibility and family obligations The 'Bob Parr' identity has real value to him beyond just being a disguise ‍‍‍ Family Dynamics and Powers (24:52 - 39:20) The Incredibles compared to Fantastic Four but with a nuclear family structure Each family member's powers serve as metaphors for their roles: Elastigirl must 'bend over backwards' for her family Violet wants to be invisible/blend in as a teenager Dash wants to show off and stand out with his speed Holly Hunter praised for her performance as Elastigirl The married couple dynamic shows mature flirtation and partnership Sarah Vowell's performance as Violet highlighted despite not being a professional actress Syndrome as Villain (39:20 - 54:00) Syndrome analyzed as Jimmy Olsen gone evil or fan-turned-Lex Luthor His character represents fandom and mediocrity wanting to eliminate specialness Syndrome observes and counters heroes' weaknesses but fails to examine his own His fatal flaw is wearing a cape, which Edna Mode had warned against The group discusses connections to Alan Moore's works (Watchmen and Captain Britain) Syndrome's robot compared to the squid from Watchmen's ending Brad Bird reportedly denies Watchmen influence despite many parallels Jack-Jack and Supporting Characters (54:00 - 01:03:00) Jack-Jack has godlike powers (17 documented in the sequel) Compared to Franklin Richards from Fantastic Four Jack-Jack helps defeat Syndrome at the end of the film Edna Mode (voiced by Brad Bird) praised as an excellent character Her role as the Q-like gadget designer who incorporates fashion The group discusses superhero costume design elements Frozone and his 'Where's my super suit?' scene mentioned Animation and Film Context (01:03:00 - 01:16:40) The film's animation shows its age (from 2004) but holds up well due to stylization Technical limitations discussed (water effects, foliage, crowds) The hosts note the film predates the MCU (2008) and Nolan's Batman (2005) The Incredibles came at a transition point for superhero cinema The movie successfully balances superhero action with relatable family dynamics Character designs discussed (Mr. Incredible's face based on a Roman helmet) Final Battle and Themes (01:16:40 - 01:26:47) The Omnidroid battle showcases the family working together effectively Team power moves highlight each character's abilities and their coordination The question of 'do we need superheroes?' explored through the final battle Dash's athletic participation at the end (coming in second) compared to Superman hiding his abilities The film doesn't fully resolve questions about exceptional people's place in society The ending shows balance between superhero and ordinary life is beneficial Conclusions and Wrap-Up (01:26:47 - 01:38:04) The Underminer appearance sets up the sequel and references Mole Man from Fantastic Four The hosts appreciate the film's commentary on superhero tropes ('you caught me monologuing') The movie works well as both a superhero film and a family story Discussion about how the film has aged and its historical context in superhero cinema Podcast information and social media contacts shared Recommendation for Books that Burn podcast from the Certain POV network

As I travel to rehabs, homeless shelters, prisons or meet with addicts one on one, a common question is "How do I build a strong support system?" In today's episode we tackle that question and ask you to dig deeper to see who really can't support our recovery but would actually undermine it or be neutral. I hope you enjoy learning to tell the difference between these and that you find the improved quality of life that comes from having a strong support system.

Surviving the Deserted Island - Corban with Bob Parr and PT Flea's Animal Cracker Box In any dangerous situation, Bob Parr aka Mr. Incredible is the guy you want on your team. Despite the lame object, Corban comes out on top. Surviving the Frozen Tundra - Camari with the Underminer and Al's Chicken Suit The Underminer and the chicken suit will help Camari survive the freezing, icy elements while Corban will have a tough time doing anything but playing with his Luxo Jr. ball…. Surviving the Bear Attack - Camari with Russell and Duct Tape Russell is a trained wilderness explorer with a talent for making friends with wild animals. If anyone can tame a bear, it's this guy. And the duct tape can be a good backup plan if things go south. Surviving a Broken Leg in the Woods - Corban with Colt Bronco and a Hover Chair With two options for getting help out of the woods with a broken leg, this one is a no-brainer. Not only will he be saved but he gets choices about how he will be saved! Stranded on a Boat in the Ocean - Camari with Dante and Jet Boots Dante will offer wonderful companionship and Syndrome's jet boots can be used for anything from flying to see the nearest land to a heat source for boiling water and cooking food. Enjoy this episode? We have good news! If you want more Pixar survivor scenarios subscribe for extended and additional Neverland Files episodes! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theneverlandfiles.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we are joined by Tim and Alex Porter from Mod Tech Labs. They discuss their transition to founding a company that specializes in content optimization. They explore the challenges of creating efficient tools for artists, the role of AI in their work, and their vision for the future of technical optimization. The Porters also dig into the use of AI models and their excitement for an upcoming collaboration with CG Pro to develop AI tools for Unreal Engine. Time Stamps: 00:01:07 Tim and Alex discuss their diverse backgrounds in the entertainment industry and their transition to founding Mod Tech Labs. 00:01:55 Alex shares her background in interior design and construction management and her transition to working in VR and AR. 00:04:14 Tim discusses his early influences, including his parents' professions and his educational path, leading to his career in the entertainment industry. 00:12:26 Challenges of working in studios and the motivation behind starting their own company, Underminer, and later Mod Tech Labs. 00:15:22 The idea for Mod Tech Labs stemmed from solving their own content pipeline and automation challenges, which they realized could benefit others. 00:20:03 Challenges in optimizing content for VR and XR, and the interest of various studios in content optimization. 00:20:53 The interest of large and small studios in content optimization, and the potential for customizing solutions. 00:22:53 The development of tools for simplifying processes and enabling content optimization, emphasizing the need for tools that work for individual content creators. 00:24:35 The application of optimization in VR, film, and virtual production, and the focus on making content look better and play back well on different screens. 00:26:25 The goal of enabling artists to focus on their art and the importance of maintaining quality through perceptual optimization. 00:27:38 Detailing their project and the challenges faced in optimizing content for different stages and led wall resolutions. 00:33:32 The vision of a future with reduced manual optimization, the role of AI in content optimization, and the potential for tools to replace manual optimization. 00:36:29 The two suggest that technical artists adapt their skills to tool development and shading, acknowledging the continued need for optimization skills in some scenarios. 00:38:27 The importance of client fit and the discovery process in understanding the client's mindset and interest in innovative solutions. 00:39:09 The company's infrastructure and the importance of client engagement in exploring unconventional projects. 00:41:24 The company's data storage capacity and the need for custom solutions for clients. 00:41:32 The size and specialized training data requirements for AI, and the challenges of finding quality assets. 00:43:04 They give an analogy of AI as a room full of people taking a test, and the use of GANs for generating secondary maps. 00:44:41 Using AI models and automated systems for content optimization and analysis. 00:48:35 The role of AI in enabling artists and reducing repetitive tasks, with a focus on artist control. 00:51:12 The evolving role of previs and collaboration with AI tools for better communication and visualization. 00:54:22 Invitation for collaboration and discussion of upcoming projects, including AI tools for optimizing scenes in Unreal for Fortnite. Connecting with the Guests: Website: https://modtechlabs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextporter https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothymporter/ Connecting with CG Pro: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomecgpro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becomecgpro/ Website: https://www.becomecgpro.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BecomeCGPro

3 Levels: – Former Leader proactively makes comments about the current leadership – Former Leader is willing to engage in conversation about the current leadership – Former Leader is willing to listen to the frustrations of others People are going to struggle with the transition, and some of them were more bought into you than the vision. Help them through the transition. The people who you listen to the most will probably be on their way out. The only reason you should proactively make comments is if it's clear that organization would be better firing the current leader and finding a new one than living with the current leader. Question: What could you be accused of? What impact did you violation create?

In Part 1 if this 2 part series, Miyanovich and the Rabbi break new ground with this unprecedented discussion about human negatives and "The Devil." What part of the concept is helpful? What part of the concept is horseshit? Do our existing institutions and ideas have the ability to adequately explain or stop human cruelty? They also discuss how consistently ineffective absolutism is in human affaris.

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESFauci & DC Mayor Bowser go door-to-door pushing vaccines and NO ONE is letting him get away with lies — ESPECIALLY one man. Fauci tries to smear them by calling them "Republicans" saying "they don't want people telling them what to do". I don't think they're Republicans given the demographics of DC. But no wanting to be told what to do by our "Masters" is an American thing 3:06Bird flu vaccine makers are preparing bird flu shots. They're ready. 15:39Bill Gates wants a global "fire department" to stop all future pandemics. It will probably look like the "firemen" from Fahrenheit 451 24:34AI develops new cancer "treatment" in only 30 days. Should we call it Dr. Chat? They claim it can also determine life expectancy. Does it take TrumpShots into consideration? 31:03Turbo testicular cancer in young athletes. From diagnosis to death in days 34:25Aneurysms, another complication of the MMR vaccine. 39:44California Hospital still letting transplant patients die if unvaccinated 42:51DeSantis holds press conference about CBDC — and OFFERS A STATE SOLUTION. But no one cares about anything he says. They only want to know about what he will do about Trump 49:17Trump goes nasty. The Underminer. Are his insinuations about DeSantis projection? 1:10:30Ukraine's Digital Transformation: a test bed for digital tyranny here and globally 1:23:2585% of Trump supporters think protesting against the arrest is a “January 6th style trap”. Even the people who led MAGA into the J6 trap are saying it's a trap this time. 1:47:44INTERVIEW Property, Liberty, & The Common Good. Alexander William Salter, awsalter.com, Economics Research Fellow with Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University, Associate Prof of Economics and associate editor of the Journal of Private Enterprise. Mr. Salter joins to talk about the current financial instability and how his two books look at the foundation of Western liberty and how to repair those failing foundations. His two books coming out this year "The Political Economy of Distributism: Property, Liberty, and the Common Good" and "The Medieval Constitution of Liberty: Foundations of Political Liberalism in the West". 2:01:54Military officer goes to war with woman who opposed on Facebook a polysexual poster in school. 2:46:09What is “woke?” Woman who wrote an anti-woke book can't define it in an interview. This is WHY I DO NOT USE THE TERM 2:52:20Orlando Drag Show: Undercover agents say they saw nothing lewd at drag show. Time to get some DIFFERENT agents 2:55:35Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here:SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

OUTLINE of today's show with TIMECODESFauci & DC Mayor Bowser go door-to-door pushing vaccines and NO ONE is letting him get away with lies — ESPECIALLY one man. Fauci tries to smear them by calling them "Republicans" saying "they don't want people telling them what to do". I don't think they're Republicans given the demographics of DC. But no wanting to be told what to do by our "Masters" is an American thing 3:06Bird flu vaccine makers are preparing bird flu shots. They're ready. 15:39Bill Gates wants a global "fire department" to stop all future pandemics. It will probably look like the "firemen" from Fahrenheit 451 24:34AI develops new cancer "treatment" in only 30 days. Should we call it Dr. Chat? They claim it can also determine life expectancy. Does it take TrumpShots into consideration? 31:03Turbo testicular cancer in young athletes. From diagnosis to death in days 34:25Aneurysms, another complication of the MMR vaccine. 39:44California Hospital still letting transplant patients die if unvaccinated 42:51DeSantis holds press conference about CBDC — and OFFERS A STATE SOLUTION. But no one cares about anything he says. They only want to know about what he will do about Trump 49:17Trump goes nasty. The Underminer. Are his insinuations about DeSantis projection? 1:10:30Ukraine's Digital Transformation: a test bed for digital tyranny here and globally 1:23:2585% of Trump supporters think protesting against the arrest is a “January 6th style trap”. Even the people who led MAGA into the J6 trap are saying it's a trap this time. 1:47:44INTERVIEW Property, Liberty, & The Common Good. Alexander William Salter, awsalter.com, Economics Research Fellow with Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University, Associate Prof of Economics and associate editor of the Journal of Private Enterprise. Mr. Salter joins to talk about the current financial instability and how his two books look at the foundation of Western liberty and how to repair those failing foundations. His two books coming out this year "The Political Economy of Distributism: Property, Liberty, and the Common Good" and "The Medieval Constitution of Liberty: Foundations of Political Liberalism in the West". 2:01:54Military officer goes to war with woman who opposed on Facebook a polysexual poster in school. 2:46:09What is “woke?” Woman who wrote an anti-woke book can't define it in an interview. This is WHY I DO NOT USE THE TERM 2:52:20Orlando Drag Show: Undercover agents say they saw nothing lewd at drag show. Time to get some DIFFERENT agents 2:55:35Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here:SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation through Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver

It's time to chat about the golden age of Pixar. The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, and Cars (yes even Cars). Some absolutely amazing movies here, not so much with the games. All developed by THQ, these titles were all mediocre at best. Other than the very interesting and surprisingly fun Cars which had an amazing open world experience of Radiator Springs and some solid driving. Meanwhile The Incredibles couldn't wait 15 years and decided to make a video game sequel to the original movie, Rise of the Underminer with the John Ratzenburger reprising his role! Mike & Neil bring on friends of the show Kirsten and Ramon for a great time talking about growing up with some of the greatest animated movies ever made.  And of course please check out some GameCube Was Cool Podcast Merch at  https://www.teepublic.com/stores/neil-gilbert?ref_id=26916

Which of these classics will we be playing "We Are The Champions" for? It's the exciting conclusion to our Best Disney Sports Movie bracket: - Welcome back to the show, Chels! - Link to Chels's short film, 'Maiden Mascot': https://youtu.be/lwdmK9DQ724 - We go Into the Ratzenverse. - Chris gives a shoutout to Cherie Steinkellner. - Chris found a Tylor Tuskmon thirst trap video on YouTube. - Chels has a fear of bear movies. - How Fennwick and Construction Tom are related in the Pixar metaverse. - Mack is Lightning's Happy Hogan. - Kyle hates that Mack drops a C-3PO reference. - Fish School is just Hamm in fish form. - PT Flea is an American icon. - Kyle feels like PT Flea, while Axiom John is Chris in 2022. - Chris always thought the snow cones were NOT lemon. - The Underminer must have rolled up to ‘Oliver!' at some point. - Anton Ego is a sauce boss. Got a rebuttal? Want to be a tiebreaker host? We'd love to hear from you: Support us on Patreon: cutt.ly/GerisGang Email us at mousemadnesspodcast@gmail.com Tweet us @MouseMadnessPod Follow us on Instagram @MouseMadnessPod Chat with us on Discord: discord.gg/qwpqAWA Join our Facebook Community: fb.me/MouseMadnessPodcast

Ken and Gar are pulling on the spandex and dusting off their cowls for a review of Pixar's 20th animated feature, Incredibles 2,  first released in 2018.  Will the Parr family save the day again or will their return be resigned to the Superhero scrap heap with the likes Batman and Robin? Tune in to find out!Watch along on Disney Plus and join the conversation on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MagicByDesignPodTwitter: @MagicDesignPodInstagram: @magicbydesignpod

 Issue 117 - Elastigirl Intro Shoutout to Down to Folk - Chad & Ariel give you folk tales with a twist - dtfstories.com Background (01:54) Elastigirl (Helen Parr) created by Brad Bird in The Incredibles (November 2004) Helen Parr has the power of flexibility  Married to Mr. Incredible, Bob Parr - have 3 children - Violet, Dash, and Jack Forced into retirement after a man trying to commit suicide got saved by Bob, but was injured in the process - superheroes then banned for approximately 15 years Bob goes off and begins surreptitiously superheroing in private - Helen discovers what he’s doing, and has to go rescue him The whole family then battles Syndrome, a former fan of Bob’s who’s going to use technology to give everyone superpowers, thus making supers useless They defeat Syndrome, and come together as a family In the sequel, two wealthy businesspeople - Winston & Evelyn Deavor - use Helen as a public face for their company to get people to trust heroes again This leaves Bob at home with the kids, while he struggles with Jack’s nascent powers Helen encounters the Screensaver, who uses hypnotic imagery on TV screens to control people Screensaver turns out to be Evelyn, who reveals that her father died from burglars while waiting for superheroes to show up - Helen captures Evelyn, and heroes remain legal Issues (06:00) Being a spouse while being super Being a parent while being super (12:25) How does her powerset impact her choices and adaptiveness? (21:16) Body image issues (28:15) Break (35:31) Plugs for Geek Peak, Ignorance was Bliss, and Al Ewing Treatment (36:44) In-universe - Create a secret lair for supers to have individual therapy, just work on gaining their trust Out of universe - Focus on interpersonal therapy Skit (43:08) Hello Mrs. Parr, I’m Dr. Issues. - Well hello Doctor, it’s so nice to meet you. Gosh, I just love your office. Tasteful decorations, and *gasp* did your child make this? My daughter, yes. - It’s beautiful. My daughter Violet is very creative. My sons… are more into destruction. Oh my daughter can wreck stuff with the best of them, don’t let the artwork fool you. - That's children, I suppose. Especially when you have 3 of them. And with powers to boot. One minute they're playing nicely, the next minute there's a literal tornado in the kitchen, the bathroom is sealed with a force field, and the lawn is on fire.  That sounds like a lot to handle. How do you manage? - Well the older 2 I can talk to about things. It takes a while, but they get it eventually. Jack-Jack, though, he's still a baby, and figuring out his powers. And bless Bob, he tries his best to wrangle them while I'm gone, but he gets frazzled so quickly.  Have you tried a babysitter? - Once. It did NOT go well.  Well, I’m not a couples therapist, but I am a happily married man, and I’ve learned that an open and honest discussion about expectations can help drastically reduce the stress in a marriage. You two need to be on the same page. - Oh, we are. Well, some of the time. That’s better than none of the time. When does it work best? - When we’re out there fighting the bad guys. Even after we took some time off to raise the kids, when we got back to it, it was like no time had passed. We were totally in sync with each other. Then we get home, and… And you’re off-base. - Yep. You know, we both have powers, but sadly neither of us can read minds. That would make things a lot easier. I’m not sure it would. That could just lead to more unmet expectations. The fact that you’re both powered doesn’t mean anything when it comes to communication. You have to be upfront about what you need and are willing to compromise on. You’re not going to get everything you want, but unless you tell him what you’re looking for, you’re not going to get anything. - I know. But where am I supposed to find the time? And the energy? And how do I figure out which thing to tackle first? Gosh, makes me wish the Underminer would show up. At least I know how to solve those kinds of problems. Punching things in the face only gets you so far. Trust me, I see it all the time in my line of work. -Well to be honest we never thought we would get to be back to doing any sort of punching. Now things have come full circle. It’s like one bad apple spoils the bunch. Bob had the itch longer, but I got to scratch it in a more sophisticated way once people saw that we could do good again.  But that doesn’t come close to translating to fulfilment. Sometimes I have a three-part system that I view relationships: love, work, and play. You’ve mentioned love, and work, but what sort of recreational stuff do you have going on in your life? -Are you kidding? Who has time for play when you have kids?! Well, do you play with your kids? -Jack-Jack of course, but those are things he needs to grow. Violet does her own thing, and that’s becoming its own hurdle. Dash is just so fast with everything...and I don’t mean his superpower. That’s not really what I meant. It’s important to spend time with your children, don’t get me wrong. However, you need some adult time, either alone, with Bob, others that you can relate to in the same sphere. -*pause* To be honest, that’s what being a superhero was about. It used to be that blend. Help the world, help ourselves. I know it’s changed, but...is it wrong to want it to be that way again? No, it’s not wrong to want things to be simple. What’s wrong is ignoring the complexities in order to be able to cope. If that’s how you’re looking at things, then you’ll never be able to fully address the problem. Does that make sense? - Definitely. I won’t reminisce too much. Those memories are a good part of what keeps me going. I need to remind myself of why my life is the way it is in the first place. This may sound harsh but...I didn’t dream of things going this way. In what way? -Actually...all of it. I planned for kids, but I didn’t know if they would be like us. I wanted a home, but I never knew we’d be a superteam. I wanted to make a difference, but I didn’t think I’d be told to go into hiding...or come out again! I’m not in a competition with Bob, but he always makes it sound like we are to him. I know I’m going around the same points again...maybe that’s the biggest problem. I see things my way, and I want my family to see things my way. We don’t even have to agree. Is that last part true? -*slightly defensive* of course it is! I’m not trying to be provocative. I’ve learned that many families have a competitive dynamic at baseline. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that. But what is the goal of winning battles when you don’t know what the war is? -Then  I… I don’t want to be right just to be right. I want Bob and the kids to agree with me because they realize that I want what’s best for us. Maybe I haven’t communicated that clearly enough. I can’t force them to do what I want, and I don’t want that either. I guess I’m just looking for a little more harmony, and I’m willing to take it however I can get it. Then you’re going to need to visualize what you want, and ask each of them what they want, and put it all together into one congruent package. Something you build together is more likely to last than something you build separately and jam together however you can. -This sounds almost exactly like dealing with Syndrome. *playful sarcasm* Ding ding ding! We have a winner! You get to mirror the construct of your hero team with your family life. Perhaps this also touches the proper nerve about the nostalgia you were raving about, too. -And what if Bob doesn’t buy it? What if Violet shuts down? What if Dash...um...dashes? I think it’s a lot to ask of people who don’t think on this wavelength to just go along with this sort of thing like everything is just peachy all of the time. You’re right, I make no guarantees. Yet, just like you hinted at, there’s a reason Bob connected with you in the first place. You know that. He sees the strength you have on the inside. If he’s like the countless others in a relationship, the ebb and flow shifts in that way. I hope he’ll step up to the plate like you want him to. -*melancholic, but actually hopeful* He’s told me when he’s not strong enough...that let me know he gets it once in a while. Ok...I actually think that family plan is the best course of action right now. I’m not going to over complicate it. - *suddenly serious* So who should I bring in next time for you to straighten them out? Bob? I bet you’ll see how wrong he is about everything That’s the opposite -And Violet needs to get in gear so she can really start to impress for her career I’m not a child psychia -And *whisper* I think Dash could use a stimulant to help with that undiagnosed ADHD, am I right?  You’re kind of pushing...oh boy *clearly nervous* -*pause, then laughing* relax, Doctor. I know better than that.  Don’t scare me like that! Too many people mean that stuff! - Sorry, Doc. I don’t get many chances to crack jokes with new people. Most of the people I meet these days are either stuffy politicians trying to shake hands and lie, or bad guys who need a fist to the jaw. But I like you. I’m glad this got set up. When they told us we had to meet with a psychiatrist as part of becoming superheroes again, I was skeptical. But we’re gonna do this again soon. OK then, looking forward to it. - And tell your daughter I love her work. Maybe she can make something new before my next visit. I’ll see if I can bring something from Violet… if Jack-Jack doesn’t burn it or Dash rips it to shreds… Thanks, that’s very kind. - Take care, Doc! Ending (51:47) Recommended reading: go watch Incredibles 1 and 2 Next episodes: Black Mask, John Walker, Isaiah Bradley Plugs for social References: Mr. Miracle episode - Anthony (06:15) #FreeBritney - Doc (14:15) The Incredibles - Return to city brake scene - Doc (25:10) Hartman Hips - Anthony (29:16) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Forge Ahead is a podcast that celebrates the past, present and future of Australian hardcore. Our guest this week is Brock King (Splinter). Additional thanks to Brodie Graham (Honest Crooks, Underminer). Artwork by Thomas Sweetman. Music by Dennis Vichidvongsa. Credits and show notes: https://forgeahead.podbean.com/

The gang saves the galaxy this week, as they review the 80’s classic adventure video game adventure flick, The Last Starfighter (1984). After beating the high score on his local arcade game, Alex Rogan find that the game was just a test to find the galaxy’s best star fighters. A movie full of teen angst, cutting 1980’s CGI, and Ernest Borgnine look alikes. What more could you want? In News this week: Killer Clowns from Outer Space 2, Chiodo Brothers, Deep Blue Sea 2, Deep Blue Sea 3, Eight Legged Freaks, David Arquette, The Jesus Rolls, The Big Lebowski, Bambi 2, Borderlands, Jack Black, Clap Trap, Kung Fu Panda, Eli Roth, The House with the Clocks in its Walls, Cate Blanchett, Green Inferno, Quest for 500, The Promise, Gretel and Hansel, Jeremy Renner, Owen Wilson, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Evil, CBS, Constantine, X-files, Mr. Robot, Netflix, Rami Malek, I may Destroy You, Freaks and Geeks, The Last of Us, Pedro Pascal, HBO, CBS, Bella Ramsey, Chernobyl, Dilbert, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, HBO Max, Kong: Skull Island, Justice League, Joss Whedon, Wil Wheaton, Jared Leto, The Joker, Suicide Squad, The Underminer, The Incredibles, Onward, Disney Plus, Disney +, Sorcerer, Shrek, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Last Crusade, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Chipotle, LetterBoxd, Just Watch, The Omen, Carrie, Sissy Spacek, Rocky, Taxi Driver, King Kong, Logan's Run, A Star is Born, Kris Kristofferson, Network, The Tenant, Marathon Man, Squirm, The Outlaw Josey Wales, Clint Eastwood, Glenn Danzig, Robert Rodriguez, Machete, Death Rider in the House of Vampires, Verotika, Nathan Explosion, Metalocalypse, Paranormal Activity reboot, Tyler's Rage, The Amityville Horror, Anabelle Returns, Whiplash, The Toothfairy, Gina Carano, Ben Shapiro, Kevin Sorbo, Xena Warrior Princess, Lucy Lawless, Face Off, Adam Wingard, The Blair Witch, Death Note, You're Next, The Guest, Godzilla vs. King Kong, Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, Event Horizon, Captain EO, Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Michael Jackson, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Anjelica Huston , The Hobbit, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Anya Taylor Joy, Godzilla, 3 movies, Interstellar, Piranha 3DD, Lords of Chaos, Email us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com Joseph Navarro Pete Abeyta and Tyler Noe Streaming Picks: Heavy Trip - Amazon PrimeThe Wolf House - ShudderBuster's Mal Heart - Netflix, HooplaThe Tax Collector - Hulu, HooplaThe Death of Stalin - NetflixOperation Avalanche - Amazon PrimeThe Ring - Amazon PrimeUncut Gems - Netflix

In this episode of PixMix, Patricia and Arun discuss about the 2018 animated film The Incredibles 2, which is a sequel to the 2004 film The Incredibles. The movie picks up right where the first movie left off with Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl, Dash, and Violet fighting against The Underminer. After that, the movie shifts towards Elastigirl trying to find the identity of a villain name Screenslaver as he hypnotizes people into dangerous situations. Meanwhile Mr. Incredible is trying his hardest to help Dash with math homework, Violet reconnect with Tony after having his memory wiped, and Jack-Jack with his new powers. When the movie premiered in theaters, it received positive reviews from critics and fans and is currently the fastest animated movie to reach $1 billion dollars in the box office. What do Patricia and Arun think of the movie? Was it worth waiting 14 years for the sequel? Listen and find out.

Watch out, listeners... it's THE UNDERMINER! .... just kidding. It's the Incredibles 2. This week we deep dive into this mediocre Disney Pixar sequel about supers. Where are they now? Wondering why Odom missed this movie. Well, he missed the first one too. Join us through this action packed animated adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thought Hallmark Christmas movies couldn’t get any more original? Well we’ve got the perfect gift for you this holiday season: Stir the Plot’s Holiday Special, where we improv the plot of Netflix’s The Knight Before Christmas! Join us for the Underminer’s war on Santa, Merlin the shift-shaping scrooge, and Shia LaBeouf’s Christmas utopia.

Intro music is from The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer.Outro music is the Screenslaver theme from Lego The Incredibles.

Have you ever wondered how they create those 3D scenes in televised football games or the recent World Series? These scenes are only one application of volumetric video, a state of the art and computationally intensive technology that Underminer Studios is hoping to bring to the consumer. In this episode Alex and Tim Porter talk about how they are using volumetric video, augmented reality, and virtual reality to go way beyond entertainment and use it for training, gaming, sports, and health.Alex and Tim Porter are Austin-based serial entrepreneurs in pursuit of ways to use technology for the betterment of the world, cultivating strong relationships, and pushing the boundaries of visual technologies to create digital realities. My favorite Quotes from Alex and Tim Porter:“Quality starts with the capture including the cameras and then following best practices.”“When we use machine learning we have to teach it the ways of the world.”“It doesn’t matter what you are capturing on, you should be able to produce a volumetric asset.”“We are working every day to improve our processes and abilities, and then expand our capabilities within that.”“Be kind to the tech.”“You can affect emotional responses with virtual reality.” How to reach Alex and/or Tim Porter:LinkedIn: Alex PorterLinkedIn: Tim PorterWeb Site: Underminer StudiosEmail: Alex PorterEmail: Tim Porter About PPQC:Process and Product Quality Consulting (PPQC) helps global executives tackle complex corporate challenges.To learn more about PPQC, visit www.ppqc.net Support the show (https://ppqc.net)

After learning how to use our Self-SmiZing Coaching Tool as an active tool of transformation and "Know Thyself", explore your discoveries with Julia Seal. Narcissus, Snow White, Dorian Grey and Lewis Carroll's Alice will entertain you as we look for something that lives beyond your mirror reflection, something that takes you closer to Your Future Self. In doing so, we expand how you define your relationship with yourself, discovering four types of thoughts that either serve your happiness and success at work or actively undermine it - thoughts about you, thoughts about your actions, and about your past and your future. We'll meet your stream of consciousness, your inner monologue self-talk and we might meet the Inner Critic who lives in your head. Could it be The Imposter, The Perfectionist, The Inner Controller, the Guilt Tripper, The Destroyer or The Underminer? Our self-coaching, on how to dissolve your Inner Critic and reduce it's hold, starts with support from the Dalai Lama, Carole Dweck's Growth Mindset and psychoanalyst, Robert Firestone. Your coaching as transformation journey is both given depth and a kick-start in Part 2 of our Self-Smizing exploration. Join Julia for a once-off session for coaching support on your self-smizing work and how your inner critic shows up for you. Bookings at https://happiness-matters.coach There really is no better time to do this work together!   All free Coaching Tools - https://happiness-matters.coach/free/ Learn more at http://www.happiness-matters.coach or start coaching with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HappinessMattersCoach/

Welcome to the Ink 2 Screen podcast. I am your host, Amber Bosworth. I am the creator of Ink 2 Screen. A website and resource for beginning screenwriters that want free information and inspiration to help guide their writing. Plus we have monthly writing contests. Our next Monthly Writing Madness for June has now opened for Registration. Next month’s prize will be $150. Plus an artist profile on the website, your very own website link, and an exclusive interview on this podcast.   Now enough of that. Let's get back to today’s podcast. Today is all about The 3-Act Structure; The Film Paradigm. This is a basic overview of the structure that I have collected.   I’ve provided a great printout diagram of everything I’m brining up in this podcast. It is a collection of many sources. This is just a collaboration of things I’ve read and been taught through my schooling. I don’t claim any of it but doesn’t mean I’m not going to use it to help my listeners create amazing stories. Feel free to download and print it out at your convienience at www.ink2screen.net/page8. I’ll also provide the link in the show notes below this episode. This is something I’ve had pinned up in my office since I started writing.    Alfred Hitchcock said: “To make a great film you need three things – the script, the script and the script.”   Pages are all rough estimates.   Basic Film Paradigm made famous by Syd Field and then tweaked by many other gurus. The page count and percentage is based on a film of 120 pages. Act 1(Set Up)-25%/30 pages, Act 2(Confrontation) is 50%/60pages and Act 3 (resolution) is 25%/30 pages.   This includes the ascending action going all the way up through plot point #2 which begins the resolution or Act 3. Plot point is the turning point between Act 1 and Act 2. The descending action is just encompassed through just the 3rd Act. This is the basic film paradigm. And it was Aristotle that created the basic analysis here, simply put, it means any story has a beginning middle and an end.   For the sake of keeping this podcast short and sweet, I’m going to stick to one example to interweave into these acts: The Incredibles at 115mins, close to the 120 page form.   ACT 1: The Beginning/The Set Up pages 1-30 / 25%   1-10 pages: Ordinary world. This is from the previous podcast where you introduce your character and put in your Inciting Incident or Call to action. This is where it all hits the fan.    The Incredibles: 1-12 we get to meet Mr. Incredible and what a day in his life is like. Then on pages 13-15 we get the inciting incident that the super heroes have been outlawed. This forces our hero to go into hiding.   10-30 pages: Refusal of the call. We’ve all been there when we watch the hero reject what needs to be done. Of course, we have seen a lot of movies that this goes on throughout but this should be the main/strongest that it is. Because next comes crossing the first threshold by page 30. This is the Plot Point One / Turning point one / Awakening / The Point of no return. However you want to see it, this is it.   The Incredibles: This is a great example because Mr. Incredible refuses his new life. And by page 30, Mr. Incredible has gotten back on the wagon to saving lives. He listens to the scanner and saves lives in the burning building. Here is the first plot point because then we get pushed into the next part when he is recruited by Mirage.   ACT 2: Middle/The Confrontation pages 31-90 / 50%    30-60: include test, allies, and enemies. Mid point right near the middle. keep everyone locked in.   The Incredibles: By page 60, Mr. Incredible/Bob has defeated the first robot and is about to go on the next one. This will enter the next inmost cave where the true intentions of Buddy.   60-90 Approaching inner most cave. At the end, to transition to the resolution, is the Inmost Cave(Plot Point 2).   The Incredibles: By 90-100, the whole family has joined the fight to help save Bob.     ACT 3: End/The Resolution 91-120 / 25%   91-110: Final Push/Seizing the Sword   The Incredibles: The final push. The whole family have now gotten together to save the city against Buddy.    110-120: Return with Elixir   The Incredibles: Buddy is defeated and the family has found a new acceptance of their powers and family dynamic. They have created a new “Ordinary World” and then it breaks apart again giving us the Underminer. This gives us another glimpse of how the family dynamic has improved and they are working together.    I’ve attached the script so you can do your own evaluation. Reading scripts is a great way to learn and grow. You can also download this at www.ink2screen.net/page8   Now, remember, this is just a suggested format. Find what works for you. These are only guidelines. Take from it what you will because it does work but don’t limit yourself to just these guidelines. It is your story. Tell it the way you want but do it in a way to entertain.   If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to subscribe to it no matter where you are listening from. Also, if you really liked this podcast or hated it, leave a comment below or on our Facebook page. You can also find us under Ink 2 Screen.    If there is any topic you’d like me to talk about can contact me through the website or Facebook. And be sure to listen to next weeks episode as I interview Richard Anderson, the winner of April’s Monthly Writing Madness. It was a great interview and one that will give some great tips from someone who has won our Monthly Writing Madness.   Well, time to go. Hope to hear the furious scratch on the paper or the gentle tapping of a keyboard. Until next time.

This episode is co-produced in partnership with the Austin Technology Council, the largest tech industry organization in central Texas that empowers members by using insights, resources, and connections their members need to succeed and thrive  Join Underminer Studios CEO, Alex Porter and CTO Timothy Porter for a look into their startup company and how Austin has played a role in their growth. They are candid about working together as a married couple and how they navigate emerging technology markets.  Underminer utilizes Visualization Technology like Augmented and Virtual Reality as well as Volumetric Video to design innovative products for business that will help define the future of human-computer interaction.  Alex’s background in physical and digital design started with her education in Interior Design and made its way to founding a tech company. She drives the vison for the company with a focus on how their work can contribute to accessibility and functional uses for technology. Tim spent a decade in games and movies specializing in optimization, automation, and pipelines. He uses many of those entertainment paradigms in leading-edge technology applications across health, marketing, education, and business tool creation.  Together they are working to humanize the digital world. They were both recognized by Intel Software as 2018 Top Innovators. Austin is home to their family which includes their two young kids, a cat, and their business.  Check out this interview with host Thom Singer. https://underminerstudios.com/ https://www.thomsinger.com/podcast

We don our super suits one more time and get back into the fray with Incredibles 2. Brad Bird is posing some questions here that we really enjoyed even though the movie plot has a few holes and never truly resolves. Helen is called on to help bring Supers back, and Bob must juggle the daily heroics of home life. But when a new villain arises with a sinister plot, the Parrs meet the challenge together! We'll be back next with the Ballad of Buster Scruggs, catch the newest Coen brothers film on Netflix and then give us a listen. Show notes at: http://www.actualanarchy.com/117 Presented by www.ActualAnarchy.com Robert and I analyze popular movies from a Rothbardian/Anarcho-Capitalist perspective. We use movies as a starting point for people who may not be familiar with this way of thinking.   Discussion of the plot and decisions that characters make in relation to morality and violations of the non-aggression principle are our bread and butter. We also will highlight and discuss any themes or lessons from Austrian Economics that we can glean from the film. The point is to show what anarchy actually is with instances that are presented in film. We publish at least once per week; and occasionally will do specials surrounding holidays or events (elections/olympics) and have guests. SUBSCRIBE, RATE AND REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS (or iTUNES)

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Who would have thought we'd see a black President of the United States before we got a sequel to The Incredibles? Now that it is finally here, it was well worth the wait.  Incredibles 2 smashed Finding Dory's record as the top opening weekend for an animated film. The $180+ million weekend haul would be impressive for a live-action film and, to put it in perspective, that's more than Captain America: Civil War made in its opening weekend. It's safe to say that fans were pretty excited about this one and the movie did not disappoint. We pick up with the Parr family at the exact second we left off with them in The Incredibles. Superheroes are still illegal, but that doesn't stop the Incredibles from facing off with The Underminer. What happens in that fight propels most of the action in the rest of the movie, including Bob staying at home with the kids while Helen goes to save the day. Mr. Incredible At Home The best part of the movie is the way writer and director Brad Bird positioned Bob at home. He isn't some bumbling oaf who doesn't know how to vacuum or start a washing machine. Instead, he is the incredibly relatable dad who is doing his best to take care of his family. And yet he provides plenty of laughs along the way.  Scientists have pretty much proven that women are better at multitasking than men are, a talent that is particularly handy when handling three kids. In Incredibles 2, we see Bob struggling to keep up with math homework, first dates, and a baby that can walk through walls and fights raccoons. I found myself completely identifying with Mr. Incredibles struggle to even process everything that is going on in his family, all while trying not to let Helen know how much of a struggle it is. And when Brad Bird reprises his role as Edna, the comedy moves from good to great. Elastigirl In The Spotlight One of the strengths of the film is also its biggest weakness. Elastigirl takes center stage in this outing, catching the bad guys and leaving her family at home. It sounds like a big step forward for women who are “leaning in,” but the story is really one-sided. We get to see Elastigirl's perspective as the hero in the spotlight, but we never get Helen's perspective as a working mother after years of being a stay at home mom. In fact, the one time she is directly asked about work-life balance, our heroine dodges the questions to go pursue more hero work. This could be a casualty of Pixar not allowing enough of a female voice in their productions. Pixar's Second-Best Sequel That aside, Incredibles 2 is still a fun journey for the entire family. The real identity of the villainous Screen Slaver is a little too easy to spot, but their motivation is compelling and something that goes a little deeper than a mustache-twirling bad guy. Without a doubt, this is Pixar's second-best sequel, right behind Toy Story 3. However, it suffers from letting Elastigirl shine and leaving Helen behind. Much of her character development was given to Bob at home so any message meant for a strong female character is only partially delivered. For that, it gets an 8.5/10 in my book.

In Episode #7, I discuss that little voice in your head that tries to challenge and negate everything in your life. I also answer a question about encouraging family and friends to get into treatment and supporting them effectively. Continue reading The post The Underminer appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

In Episode #7, I discuss that little voice in your head that tries to challenge and negate everything in your life. I also answer a question about encouraging family and friends to get into treatment and supporting them effectively. Continue reading The post The Underminer appeared first on FearCast Podcast.

In this episode, we look back at Season Two of CINEWAG; we discuss some of our recent cinema experiences and we also review our Secret Santa films - and remember... “Behold, The Underminer!” (The Underminer, “Incredibles 2”).

In today's podcast we hear that LifeLock gets locked down—probably no harm done, maybe. US-CERT warns of active campaigns against ERP applications. Ad blockers may be doubling as spyware. A new RAT gnaws away at corporate HR departments. Underminer shows that exploit kits aren't obsolete after all. NSA gets a bad report from its IG. Congress worries over Russian infrastructure reconnaissance and influence operations. Iran's OilRig and Leafminer remain active regional threats. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI on infosec pros reusing passwords. Guest is Jessica Ortega from SiteLock, discussing how having social media icons on your website increases the odds of falling victim to attacks.   For links to stories in today's podcast check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2018/July/CyberWire_2018_07_26.html

This week we are joined by Patrick Neve of the Crunch Podcast as we break down the original Incredibles movie. After waiting half of our lives for the sequel. We thought it was appropriate to prepare by discussing the Pixar classic. Join all of us as we discuss awesome one-liners and the themes of uniqueness vs. equality, the importance of the family, and so much more! Spoiler Alert #WelcomeToTheAdventure Find Patrick at: Twitter: @CatholicPat Instagram: @Patrickneveiii (Patrick Neve III) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrunchcast/ The Crunch www.thecrunchcast.com Media References: 'Final Crisis' (Comic Book) 'Secret Wars' (Comic Books) 'Arrested Development' (TV Show) 'Mr. Nobody' (Movie) '500 Days of Summer' (Movie) 'Bones' (TV Show) 'The Bright Sessions' (Podcast) 'Turbo', 'Cars', 'A Bugs Life', 'Antz', 'Finding Nemo' (Movies) Ending Satellites ft. Francois Creutzer. “And so sing the black birds.” Hollow and Ghosts, 2013. (Creative Commons license) Email us at: thechristinculture@gmail.com Twitter @OnTheAdventure2 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgPx2b0MYUziwxT9cmtuwg Special Guest: Patrick Neve.

After 14 long years, Brad Bird finally released his follow up to the fantastic film "The Incredibles". Given how long we had to wait, we figured we'd wait a little to review it. (Or we had issues the week that it came out, but... We'll never tell.) Also, there's news about the Sonic the Hedgehog movie and assorted other things. Tons of news, tons of laughs, and a dash of animal cruelty (not really). If you like the show, leave us a comment and a rating on iTunes! It's super important for us to be able to keep going, because ratings help people find our show! You can also contact us at the links below: Tweet at us: @RollSoundPod Email us: rollsoundpod@gmail.com Instagram us: @rollsoundpod Facebook us: www.facebook.com/rollsoundpod Watch Muli on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mulisious (We're like the Underminer of podcasts, we're underneath everyone else.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode, we discuss the Disney Pixar 2018 summer blockbuster release, Incredibles 2. Finally, after 14 years of waiting, we get to see the continuing story of the Parr Family of supers. We see how their interaction with the Underminer plays out and we see Jack Jack’s growth. In addition, we also discuss the latest Pixar short to precede this movie, Bao. WARNING: SPOILERS ON THIS EPISODE! What did you think of our discussion?  What were your thoughts on the movie or the Pixar short? Any comments? We would love to hear your thoughts. Share them at show@magicourway.com. Your opinions are always welcome on our show. Seriously, every opinion is welcome.

The First Family of PIXAR is Back Baby! This week on the podcast Johnny and Brian (who is sick, but the show must go on) talk Lucasfilm news, the Disney/20th Century deal, and review the latest PIXAR hit The Incredibles 2! News Bites Star Wars Spinoffs on Hold? 21st Century Fox and Disney Find the Magic Number The Incredibles 2 (2018) Summary Three months following Syndrome’s defeat in the previous film, the Parr family – Bob, Helen, Dash, Violet and Jack-Jack – continue operating under their superhero identity, the Incredibles. The movie starts off from the final moments in the previous film, when the Incredibles tried to stop the Underminer from robbing Metroville Bank, which failed, and the authorities become concerned over the level of damage caused by the incident. As a result, Rick Dicker informs the Parr family that his department’s “Super Relocation” program is being shut down, forcing supers across the world to permanently adhere to their secret identities, and he relocates the family to a motel as that is all he can do for them. Soon thereafter, Bob and Helen, along with family friend Lucius Best – the superhero Frozone –, are contacted by Winston Deavor, a...

That's right, this week we tackle the topic of the family that can't seem to defeat THE UNDERMINER!  The Incredibles.  2.  The second movie.  It's here.  We review it.  Check it out. Find us on social media @nerdythingspod and visit our website www.nerdythingspod.com for podcast news, merch, and more!

Pixar took 14 years but they finally have released a sequel to their popular hit, The Incredibles!  After fouling up the Underminer attack, the Parr family go on a quest to get supers legal again and it’s up to Elastigirl … Continue reading →

We're full of mystery pains with this gathering around the podcastical water fountain.  We'll let Sharon Spell and Jed Resnik explain.  Then we're interrupted by the arrival of The Underminer (aka Mike Albo) who's just about to return to...Berlin!  Steve Federbusch then brings us on a trip in the Story-DeLorean to see Tim Robbins.  And Ashlee Voorsanger lets us inside (finally) one of her childhood fears.

(duration 20:35) In this episode we explore the nature of the underminer, a major aspect of inner critic that directly diminishes self-confidence and self-respect, detracting from a sense of efficacy and worth. Self-trust gets undermined...

Legacy Christian Academy's robotics club earned 2nd Place in the overall BEST competition, besting 31 area public and private schools to advance to the regional round to be held in Garland on November 14.  Dr. Harmon visited with many of the team's members regarding their role in designing, building, and marketing The Underminer for their initial competition, as well as what to expect as they prepare to compete against teams from across four states.For more information on the Legacy Robotics Team, read their articles posted on the Dallas Morning News blog at http://yourfrisco.dallasnews.com/author/rachelejobingmail-com/

A multi-Emmy-nominated actor and accomplished screenwriter, director, producer and author, John Ratzenberger may be best known for playing mail carrier Cliff Clavin on the long-running NBC sitcom “Cheers.” Though never a postman in real life, he did work as a carpenter, archery instructor and oyster boat crewman, and also created and starred in the Travel Channel series “Made in America,” which spotlighted U.S.-made goods and workers. Along with work in feature films, from major studio blockbusters like Superman and Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back to independent films like the recent drama The Woodcarver, animation has been a natural home to his versatile vocal talents. John Ratzenberger is the only actor to participate in every Pixar film. Beginning with the charming and witty Hamm the piggy bank in Toy Story, reprised in Toy Story 2 and 3, there came P.T. Flea in A Bug's Life, Yeti the abominable snowman in Monsters, Inc., a school of moonfish in Finding Nemo, the Underminer in The Incredibles, Mack the truck in Cars/Cars 2, Mustafa the waiter in Ratatouille, John in WALL-E, Tom the construction worker in Up and Gordon in Brave. He is currently a recurring character on the FX hit TV show, LEGIT.