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How did a US Army mission in Vietnam end with the massacre of up to 500 people?In this episode, Don is joined by Christopher Levasque to examine one of the most harrowing chapters of the war in Vietnam. They return to March 1968, when the men of Charlie Company undertook a 'search and destroy' mission in the Quang Nai province of Son My.Chris holds a joint appointment at the University of West Florida Libraries and the UWF Historic Trust. He is an archivist and teaches at the University of Western Florida, Pensacola, and the University of Charleston.Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  You can take part in our listener survey here.All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

As countless communities in the Southeast start rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and Florida residents braced to see how badly Hurricane Milton would destroy the Tampa Bay area, all hands are on deck when it comes to recovery efforts. Walmart U.S. CEO & President John Furner discusses how Walmart has stepped forward to support local communities in North Carolina, and how they'll continue to do so in Western Florida. Later, he discusses his overall thoughts on the current state of the economy, and efforts to keep prices down as the holiday season nears. Follow Bret on X: @BretBaier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on America in the Morning   Helene Hits Florida Hurricane Helene is being described as a generational and "unsurvivable storm" as it wreaks havoc on Florida and parts of the Southeast. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Zelensky's White House Visit Following remarks at the United Nations in New York this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the Nation's Capital meeting with US lawmakers as well as President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.     NYC Mayor Indicted A defiant New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he's not stepping down and is a political target, this as he was indicted on public corruption charges. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.     Alabama Execution Alan Eugene Miller was executed in Alabama, making him the second inmate known to die by nitrogen hypoxia. Miller was sentenced to death for murdering three men in 1999.    Giuliani Disbarred Former Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giulani has been disbarred in Washington, D.C. for lies he told about the 2020 election. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Wisconsin's Drop-Box-Gate A criminal investigation has opened after a Wisconsin mayor removed an empty absentee voter drop box while wearing a construction worker's hard hat. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.      Helene Makes Landfall One day ago, Hurricane Helene was a Category 1 storm with winds at 75 miles per hour. It picked up tremendous speed and size in the last 24 hours, growing into a catastrophic Category 4 monster expected to bring up to a 20 foot storm surge to parts of the Western Florida coast.      Assassination Hearings Underway Lawmakers and local police painted a picture of ineffective communication during the first hearing on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania in July. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.     Latest In The Middle East In the Middle East, as the United States and France try to broker a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the people of Lebanon are fearing a return to the 2006-style war with Israel, and many are fleeing to Northern Lebanon and even Syria. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Israel is continuing to target terrorist infrastructure, and preparing for a possible ground war with the area's obstacle to peace.    The Fox News Melania Interview Former First Lady Melania Trump, who rarely gives interviews, spoke with Fox News about a number of issues, including the assassination attempts against her husband as he campaigns to return to the White House. Pamela Furr has more.    Newsmax-Smartmatic Settlement As a jury was being seated in a Delaware court, Newsmax has settled with election technology company Smartmatic over their defamation case. Bob Brown reports.    Appellate Court Hears Trump Case In New York, an appellate court is reviewing the $489 million dollar civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.    Southwest Changes Southwest Airlines says it will introduce assigned seats and premium perks in 2026, but one item that separates them from other airlines will stay in place.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Finally   It will soon be an end of an era at NBC, as Hoda Kotb says she's leaving the "Today" show at the beginning of the year. Correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy last-podcast-of-2023! Recorded on location in the wilds of Western Florida (aka our parents’ house) we start out this episode with a quick breakdown of Christmas, including successful hospital trips (spoilers: we were NOT stealing babies) and geeky presents, but it all goes by really fast because we’ve gotta talk about “Skibidi Toilet.” Seriously you... The post Binary System Podcast #391 – Christmas recap and yes we're watching Skibidi Toilet first appeared on Pixelated Geek.

This originally broadcast on December 28, 2023, the original podcast post is here: https://pixelatedgeek.com/2023/12/binary-system-podcast-391-christmas-recap-and-yes-were-watching-skibidi-toilet/ Happy last-podcast-of-2023! Recorded on location in the wilds of Western Florida (aka our parents' house) we start out this episode with a quick breakdown of Christmas, including successful hospital trips (spoilers: we were NOT stealing babies) and geeky presents, but it all goes by really fast because we've gotta talk about "Skibidi Toilet." Seriously you guys, this series is messed up. It's the weirdest thing we've seen all year, intentionally disturbing nightmare fuel, super upsetting and definitely not the kind of thing we'd like. Which is why we've watched all 69 episodes. They didn't really kill that guy did they? What's up with the lens? Is the Alliance okay? Where are the Titans? Where's the TV Headed Woman? So many questions arrgh when's the next episode??!! This week's outro is a clip from Bollywood Dream by Lisa Hammer. (It's not possible to get something quite as weird as the Skibidi Toilet song so we just went with this one.) Here's a link to Skibidi Toilet but fair warning, it's some serious nightmare fuel right from the beginning, so if you don't want that living in your brain you can just listen to our recap of it. Looking for a present for that hard-to-shop-for person? Want to buy them (or yourself) a square foot of a castle in Scotland? Look no further! You can support the restoration of Dunan's castle, legally call yourself Lady or Laird, AND if you use this link to get there, you can support this podcast too! ScottishLaird.co.uk. For updates, fan art, and other randomness, come follow us on Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram!

The initial damage assessment in Western Florida after Hurricane Ian devastated the area. Plus more clean-up from the White House after Joe Biden's latest gaffe that calls his mental facilities into question and Buck breaks down some updates from the campaign trail in the critical 2022 midterms. Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The initial damage assessment in Western Florida after Hurricane Ian devastated the area. Plus more clean-up from the White House after Joe Biden's latest gaffe that calls his mental facilities into question and Buck breaks down some updates from the campaign trail in the critical 2022 midterms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Ian is building in strength as it heads toward western Cuba.  The current NOAA forecast has Ian becoming a category 4 storm slamming into Florida just north of Tampa area on Thurdsay morning.  The hurricane winds and storm surge will arrive hours before the eye does and officials are telling people to make plans to leave now.

Welcome to Dish Where! A show where we leave our hometown of Orlando and travel this big blue world of ours to put their culinary cuisine up to the chopping block. This week Joy and Dylan traveled to Sanibel Island just off the coast of Ft. Myers. This quaint island is known for its abundance of sea shells, lack of traffic lights, and blazing heat. But are there some gems hidden under its sandy shores? Find out this week on Dish Where: Sanibel Island!

Welcome to Talk With Your Mouth- wait. No. Welcome to Dish Where! To be honest, this one rides the line but we're giving St. Petersburg the special treatment it deserves! This week, the gang heads west to the art centric city on the gulf where there are plenty of excellent eats on the menu. So grab your haunted dolls and laundry detergent as Joy talks manatee marketed bagels, Dylan and Sophie run us through all of the parts of the pig that aren't the belly, and Carlos makes a magical phone call. This is Talk- dammit! Dish Where: St. Petersburg! 

My guest on the show today is Jorge Gonzalez, the CEO of The St. Joe Company. St. Joe is a 2.53 billion dollar market cap company whose main asset is a huge landholding in Northwest Florida. A lot of investors may remember that the company has been the subject of a number of short reports over the last decade but since Jorge became CEO in 2015, St Joe has consistently grown its revenue and EBITDA—and has diversified its revenue base. Also, after a period of time in which the stock was unable to break out, over the last year it has risen to levels that had not been seen since the mid-2000s. Given the company's recent success, I was excited to talk to Jorge about his vision of the future of the company and what people may not be appreciating its asset base. Specifically, we discussed: - What it means to operate as an owner-oriented company; - The demographic trends that are fueling growth in Northwest Florida; - What the shorts have gotten wrong over the years; - How the company approaches the risk of hurricanes in the region; and - What Jorge has learned from the company's Chairman, Bruce Berkowitz of Fairholme Capital This episode of Compounders: The Anatomy of a Multibagger is sponsored by Tegus, an innovative and disruptive company that is changing the way professional investors work. For more information, please visit: https://www.tegus.co/ Timestamps: - 1:18 Introduction - 2:36 Being named the next CEO of St. Joe - 3:19 Shifting St. Joe's strategy, culture, and process of execution - 4:08 Adjusting corporate strategy to expand the total market size - 5:18 St. Joe's vast land holdings and unique moat - 6:38 Florida's demographic shifts and how that might affect St. Joe - 8:18 How COVID has affected the trends driving St. Joe's business - 9:52 Handling cyclicality at a macro and geographic level - 11:46 Building a recurring revenue stream in a traditionally cyclical business - 15:28 Further enhancing an already improving business model - 18:05 Balancing an expansion beyond Florida with internal investment opportunities - 19:10 Choosing between internal development, partnerships and the sale of land assets - 20:58 The synergies that exist between residential, commercial, and other infrastructure - 24:04 Ensuring expertise exists within a small core team - 25:45 What does a good partner look like for St. Joe? - 27:36 What does St. Joe mean by “owner-oriented?” - 29:19 Why St. Joe invests so heavily in growth over buying back shares - 30:52 Lessons learned from Bruce Berkowitz - 31:51 How decisions get made at St. Joe - 34:40 How to decide which people should be on the bus - 37:17 What factors did David Einhorn get right in his 2015 short analysis? - 38:42 St. Joe's remaining developable acreage - 40:14 How St. Joe benefits from a 50-year master development plan - 41:58 What attractions are missing from St. Joe's core counties - 42:58 Building win-win relationships with government stakeholders within the community - 45:27 How St. Joe avoids being seen as “too powerful” within the community - 46:37 Building storm resiliency in an area directly affected by environmental challenges - 49:49 The benefits of building modern infrastructure from scratch - 50:57 How modern community design has improved over the years - 52:35 Futureproofing a home or community as a real estate developer - 55:14 How an investor should approach St. Joe - 58:31 St. Joe's key performance indicators and measures of success - 59:47 Why St. Joe is still a “cheap” investment - 62:07 Looking at book value per share as an assessment of St. Joe's progress - 62:50 Instilling a long-term mentality within a corporate culture - 64:14 Why mistakes are sometimes more valuable than are successes - 65:42 The most misunderstood aspect of St. Joe  To get all the latest updates about the podcast, see who we'll have on next, as well as watch the video version of the pod, please follow us on twitter at @BenClaremon and subscribe to the SNN Network YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/snnwire. For more information about Cove Street Capital, please visit: https://covestreetcapital.com/ iTunes: https://apple.co/3xlUvPY Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jxkxLl Each new episode will be available every Tuesday morning on Apple, Spotify and all podcast streaming platforms. All opinions expressed by your hosts and the podcast guests are solely their own opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Cove Street Capital or any affiliates. This podcast is for informational purposes only, it is not investment advice, and should not be relied upon for any investment decisions. We are not recommending the purchase or sale of any securities. The hosts and guests may be beneficial owners of the securities discussed. You should not assume that the securities discussed are or will be profitable.

Joe & Joe Weather Show Severe weather and flash flood issues for the Northern Mid Atlantic tonight and parts of the East Tuesday and Wednesday and heat and humidity continues. Onshore winds will cool New England Tuesday. Severe weather tonight also in Western Florida. The tropics are quiet as summer is in full swing Omni True Value Hardware has everything you need for emergency preparedness in case of a hurricane http://omnitruevalue.com Wholesale Holiday Lighting By Gianinni for all your decorating needs https://liholidaylighting.com You can support this podcast by subscribing to Patreon for full weather coverage. https://patreon.com/meteorologistjoecioffi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-cioffi/support

Come along as we discuss Disney, Theme parks, and travel. This week we talk about upcoming travel dates that Disney has released which gives us information on something that is still missing. Universal Studios has new technology to help make your trip a little bit easier. Cruise line updates along with hints as to when ports are saying that cruising will resume in Western Florida. Will that be a predictor to other cruises ? What cruise line is making vaccinations apart of resuming cruises for their employees ? We discuss upcoming Disney movies and changes coming to Disney Plus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/626ohanacaadventures/support

In this episode, we were having too much fun to talk sports, my bad. We talk about the snowmobile trip, horrible jokes, public speaking disasters, Western Florida sex rings, shooting my shot and for sure missing, and eat nacho fries.

Episode 72 Kyle ByrtusKyle Byrtus, was a gifted athlete with a promising future. But like too many people, he lost his way and got mixed up in drug and battled addiction. His addiction derailed his plans, and caused a hurdle in his relationships with his family. His Mom, Lynne, feared that one day she would get a call that her son was dead, and that he had overdosed. Sadly, in August 2013, Lynne got the call she worried about- her 25 year-old son Kyle was dead. But he hadn't overdosed, he was the victim of a homicide. Kyle was shot and discarded in a south Western Florida field. There was little in the way of evidence or clues in his case due to heavy rain, and decomposition. Despite Kyle's case being cold, 7 years later, his Mom Lynne is still searching for answers. If you have information about Kyle's case, please call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000. To remain anonymous and be eligible for an enhanced reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477)To learn more about Kyle's case, visit his Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Kyle-Byrtus-1040059646082786To contribute to Kyle's GoFundMe page, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kylebyrtusThis episode is sponsored by Better Help online counseling. To Save 10% on your first month of Better Help, visit BetterHelp.com/Family and use promo code FAMILY at checkout.To support this podcast with a donation, you can do so via Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/TheMurderInMyFamilyor through Paypal at:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/themurderinmyfamilyTo contact the podcast or learn more about the case we discuss, please visit:TheMurderInMyFamily.com

*NBA -RIP CLIFF ROBINSON & CHADWICK BOSEMAN -Michael Jordan saves NBA season -Players end 2 day boycott after giving NBA owners a list of demands! Was this boycott effective? -NBA PLAYER DEMANDS -NBA Playoffs -Sixers Fire Brent Brown -Kristaps Porzingis out for the remainder of the playoffs due to injury -Nate McMillan firing leaves NBA well short of its goal to increase black representation. *DJ JOJ MINI MIX *NFL News -NFL players are planning to use the NBA as an example on how to fight for change. Burning Question Do you think that the NFL would have a bigger impact than the NBA if they were to strike for change? -Former NFL Wide receiver Brandon Marshall shares video of an incident with police & security guards at his new home in Western Florida. -Jerry Jones gets slammed by packers offensive lineman Billy turner after his comments in regards to players kneeling during the national anthem. -Joe judge taking heat for his style of coaching *DJ JOJ Mini Mix *The Rap Report -Hot 97 fires 20 year executive Patty Duke for his role in the death of Yusef Hawkins. -Jaguar Wright goes off -Conway detained and then released by FBI agents -NaS credits Queens bridge hip-hop legend Roxanne Shante for making him take rap seriously. *The Rap Report *The Good Word *DJ JOJ POST GAME MIX Disclaimer: We do not own the rights to any of the music played during this podcast. ***Promotional Use Only*** Email: Barsandhoopsradio@gmail.com @Barsandhoops (Acast, Breaker, Google Podcast, iTunes, iHeart Radio, Pocketcast, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Streama, TuneIn, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook) Catch us live EVERY SUNDAY from 4-6PM WWW.BARSANDHOOPSRADIO.COM

In today’s podcast, Dr. Eman El-Sheikh (Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at the University of West Florida) sits with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone to discuss how we can creatively approach cybersecurity careers from all perspectives.“We have over half a million open cybersecurity jobs as we speak. And, unfortunately that number is trending up.”Dr. Eman El-Sheikh is the Director of the Center for Cybersecurity at Western Florida and plays a vital role in recruiting future cybersecurity leaders. Today, she sits with Host and Principal Security Analyst Jen Stone to discuss how we can creatively approach cybersecurity careers from all perspectives.Listen in to learn:What is required for a career in cybersecurity. Do you need a degree? Certifications? Or neither?How a skills-based approach can compliment–not contradict–an educational approachHow we as a cybersecurity industry can foster innovation and diversity while continuing education and training“We take a multi-disciplinary approach, and our message is that regardless of what you’re interested in: programming, IT, engineering, policy, law, management, psychology, or criminal justice, there are pathways to gain cybersecurity knowledge and skills, and there are great jobs waiting for you on the other side.” You can learn more about Eman’s work at:Center for Cybersecurity at University at Western FloridaNIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)Learn more at Securitymetrics.com

 Learn how to expose yourself to positive media and how it helps you to stay motivated despite the negativity and struggles around us today Discover the importance of bringing people, capital and ideas together in one platform to motivate and aspire people to greater success Recognize the importance of mentorship and how mentors help ignite that spark of greatness in oneself Resources/Links: Checkout Free Gifts from the Motivators: https://worldsgreatestmotivators.com/freegifts Summary World's Greatest Motivators brings a message of inspiration and the “can-do” spirit. Anytime that the world goes through a major, major calamity, tragedy, there's always somebody that rises to the occasion and uses oratory to spark people to their greatness. Lynn Kitchen is a financial consultant, producer, and strategic advisor. Lynn is a pioneer in the investment world, breaking ground as one of the first women owners of a successful investment broker-dealer firm in Los Angeles, California. After 35-years, Lynn continues to be a director/owner of a private money management firm in Pasadena, California. In this episode, Lynn shares her passion for spotlighting America's greatest motivators whose teachings and wisdom inspire and empower all to live a greater, expanded life. Recognizing that most humans love to be motivated and aspire to greater success she created the series World's Greatest Motivators. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Mentorship is the Ground-wire to Greatness.'” -@lynn_kitchenClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland: 0:09 Hello everyone, and a very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing The Invisible. Actually, a very special edition today, we're not limiting the session to seven questions in seven minutes and hopefully we'll have an enjoyable wander over one of the world's most important subjects. My guest today is Lynn Kitchen. Lynn, good day, a very warm welcome. Where are you hanging out? Lynn Kitchen 0:30 Thank you so much. Good day to you. But I am on the other side of the world in Florida, Western Florida, on a small island off the coast of Sarasota. It's called Longboat Key. Tom Poland: 0:41 Oh, that sounds beautiful. I'll be there for a coffee as soon as we're out of the lockdown. Tom Poland: 0:50 Folks, if you don't know Lynn, she's a producer of positive media. She's a financial strategic advisor. In the investment world, Lynn was considered something of a pioneer actually breaking ground as one of the first woman owners of a successful investment broker, dealer firm in California. Enjoyed a 34-year career as a financial executive advisor. And now as a producer, she's most passionate about creating positive media, and more specifically spotlighting the World's Greatest Motivators. Tom Poland: 1:22 And when a client and colleague of mine, Bill Prater, mentioned you and the show, The World's Greatest Motivators, my ears pricked up, my eyeballs just popped out of my head because I thought, "Wow." First of all, what an incredible marketing if you like book cover, but secondly, what a product, The World's Greatest Motivators. Tom Poland:1:41 So, thank you so much for accepting the invitation. And thanks to Bill for introducing us as well. So, how about we kick-off and just tell folks where did the idea for the show come from and ...

 Learn how to expose yourself to positive media and how it helps you to stay motivated despite the negativity and struggles around us today Discover the importance of bringing people, capital and ideas together in one platform to motivate and aspire people to greater success Recognize the importance of mentorship and how mentors help ignite that spark of greatness in oneself Resources/Links: Checkout Free Gifts from the Motivators: https://worldsgreatestmotivators.com/freegifts Summary World’s Greatest Motivators brings a message of inspiration and the “can-do” spirit. Anytime that the world goes through a major, major calamity, tragedy, there's always somebody that rises to the occasion and uses oratory to spark people to their greatness. Lynn Kitchen is a financial consultant, producer, and strategic advisor. Lynn is a pioneer in the investment world, breaking ground as one of the first women owners of a successful investment broker-dealer firm in Los Angeles, California. After 35-years, Lynn continues to be a director/owner of a private money management firm in Pasadena, California. In this episode, Lynn shares her passion for spotlighting America’s greatest motivators whose teachings and wisdom inspire and empower all to live a greater, expanded life. Recognizing that most humans love to be motivated and aspire to greater success she created the series World’s Greatest Motivators. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “Mentorship is the Ground-wire to Greatness.'” -@lynn_kitchenClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland: 0:09 Hello everyone, and a very warm welcome to another edition of Marketing The Invisible. Actually, a very special edition today, we're not limiting the session to seven questions in seven minutes and hopefully we'll have an enjoyable wander over one of the world's most important subjects. My guest today is Lynn Kitchen. Lynn, good day, a very warm welcome. Where are you hanging out? Lynn Kitchen 0:30 Thank you so much. Good day to you. But I am on the other side of the world in Florida, Western Florida, on a small island off the coast of Sarasota. It's called Longboat Key. Tom Poland: 0:41 Oh, that sounds beautiful. I'll be there for a coffee as soon as we're out of the lockdown. Tom Poland: 0:50 Folks, if you don't know Lynn, she's a producer of positive media. She's a financial strategic advisor. In the investment world, Lynn was considered something of a pioneer actually breaking ground as one of the first woman owners of a successful investment broker, dealer firm in California. Enjoyed a 34-year career as a financial executive advisor. And now as a producer, she's most passionate about creating positive media, and more specifically spotlighting the World's Greatest Motivators. Tom Poland: 1:22 And when a client and colleague of mine, Bill Prater, mentioned you and the show, The World's Greatest Motivators, my ears pricked up, my eyeballs just popped out of my head because I thought, "Wow." First of all, what an incredible marketing if you like book cover, but secondly, what a product, The World's Greatest Motivators. Tom Poland:1:41 So, thank you so much for accepting the invitation. And thanks to Bill for introducing us as well. So, how about we kick-off and just tell folks where did the idea for the show come from and a little bit about how you got the world's best motivators engaged? Fascinating. The floor is yours. How Lynn got the World's Best Motivators Engaged? Lynn Kitchen 2:03 Oh, thank you so much. I so appreciate being here and want to give a shout out to your special audience because I'm sure they're interested in new ideas and how to achieve and creating marketing and creating value is,

The gentle pleasures of sitting on a front porch in Western Florida, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. The easy conversations and the things people say among family. Music by Bailey Bigger.

This show is mentioned on the MLS List of Podcast Guide Article. https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/11/23/guide-mls-podcasts-updated Join me and Kartik Krishnaiyer as we discuss the big match in Western Florida as the USA took on Colombia in a friendly Also since the news from this Friday Afternoon went bonkers all over the internet, we discuss the Columbus Crew being saved.

Singer and songwriter Brannon Cloy steps in the studio to open up. He tells us about his interest in music and how he writes his songs. Coming from Western Florida living with his mother, his influence and experiences are different from many other UCF students. An amazing voice and great individual, you just have to listen to hear for yourself.To see more from our time with Brannon check out instagram.com/deepintheknightFor the official t-shirt go to teespring.com/deepintheknight

The Spanish found an interpreter, the young man, Juan Ortiz, who spent 8 years of his life in the Indian village of chief Ucita and then ran off to live in the village of Mocoso for another 3 years.   The Spanish begin their travels north.  I wonder if this expedition through Florida would have been much easier if the previous trip by Panifilo de Narvaez and his group would have established a greater friendship with the Indians.  Things you wish you would have known ahead of time but, the Spanish push forward.

The Florida Manatee is a subspecies of West Indian Manatee. In this Ecofact, Jonas visits Homosassa Springs State Park in Western Florida to get an up-close and personal encounter with some 3,000 pound manatees! We give a few quick facts about the West Indian Manatees.

Long before Marvel Comics created Spiderman, a spiderman was created by the Ashanti tribe of western Africa. The frequent trickster (and sometimes victim of other animals' tricks) has appeared in many aliases, and in many other parts of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America and the U.S. Sometimes he appears as a spider, sometimes a man, and sometimes both. In the Southern U.S., “he” sometimes turned into Aunt Nancy. In our story for this month, he retains his original name and gender, even though he has been transplanted to Jamaica, mon. And alas, it's another one of those cases (like “Anansi Goes Fishing”, which we're currently performing on tour) where he ends up on the short end of the storytellers' stick. We thought an Anansi story would be particularly appropriate for Black History Month, otherwise known as February. (In Great Britain, it's celebrated in October.) The month, which was originally just a week, traces its roots back to 1926, when prominent historian Dr. Carter Woodson began crusading to remedy the way his fellow African-Americans had been neglected in the history books. February is also the anniversary of the Fifteenth Amendment granting African-Americans the right to vote, and the swearing in of Hiram Revels as the first African-American member of the U.S. Senate. And February contains the birthday of the early civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois, who along with Dr. Woodson, helped found the NAACP in 1909—during, would you believe it, the month of February. And you thought this month was just for presidents, groundhogs and chocolate. We come to you from Western Florida, a state in which we've been sojourning for the past couple of months. But we're on our way north and gradually back to the West Coast, to the region where we started. We hope you do your share of reading during Read Across America Week, the first week in March. Happy Listening!Dennis (Narrator, Hog, Monkey) and Kimberly (Anansi, Goat) Links Mentioned in this Podcast Kall8.com for voice mail service - use our # for reference if you sign up: 800.429-6576 Details for Share the Love of Reading are at Myownbook.net Read Across America Week Library Lover's Month On Twitter we are @activated The Program Room by Monty Harper - podcast for Youth Services Librarians A!S Flier for 2009-10 touring productions to share with your favorite school or library. (PDF format)