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It’s the artist’s age-old dilemma: follow your conscience or follow the cash. So when a canceled movie star reaches out to up-and-coming writer Ivey Viola to discuss a mysterious project, she uses the opportunity to escape mid-pandemic New York for his private island with her roommate in tow. However, once on the island, she realizes that the cost of working with the toxic, closeted actor might be more than she’s willing to accept...or can refuse.

Your Balearic news beat for the latest in music, food, wellness, culture, local stories and island chatter on Ibiza and Formentera. Updated weekly with all the insider information you need to plan your next trip to the White Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We commission museum-quality on-chain art.Our podcast will explore the fascinating world of on-chain art and its relationship with traditional physical art and museums.We'll delve into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with creating and showcasing art on-chain, and explore how this new medium is revolutionising the art world.Join us as we explore the bridge between physical and on-chain arts, and discover the exciting possibilities for this emerging art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Seth Meyers as he sits down with fellow SNL alum and comedy-music sensations The Lonely Island (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone) to discuss their wildly popular and groundbreaking series of SNL Digital Shorts that aired on Saturday Night Live beginning in 2005. Episode by episode they'll discuss how each short was created, what the response to it was at the time, and what impact, if any, it still has today. Aided by Seth, the guys will relive their time at SNL and reminisce on the nearly 50-year-old show from a time when putting short comedy sketches on the internet was so...

Prepare to embark on a heartfelt journey of love, growth, and self-discovery with Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved novel, "Anne of the Island." In this enchanting installment of the Anne Shirley series, listeners accompany our spirited heroine as she ventures beyond the idyllic landscapes of Avonlea to pursue higher education. As Anne enters the vibrant world of college, she encounters new friendships, explores the complexities of romance, and faces the inevitable choices that shape her future. Montgomery's captivating storytelling paints a vivid picture of Anne's emotional and intellectual ...

Join Cherry Ames as she embarks on an intriguing private duty nursing assignment on a remote Canadian island, where she uncovers a captivating mystery tied to a mining operation. In this thrilling installment of the Cherry Ames series, readers will find a nurse who channels her inner detective, reminiscent of the beloved Nancy Drew. Spanning 27 books from 1943 to 1968, this series, crafted by Helen Wells and Julie Tatham, promises captivating adventures and engaging mysteries. (Summary by Maria Therese)

Join Anne as she embarks on an exciting journey to Redmond College! Over the next three years, she will immerse herself in learning, forge new friendships, and strengthen the bonds of old ones. If you enjoyed this adventure, be sure to explore other titles in this series by the same reader Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Annes House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside.

Dive into the captivating first volume of The World’s Story, a remarkable 15-volume series edited by Eva March Tappan. This collection weaves together prose, poetry, and art to illuminate the rich tapestry of global history, culture, and creativity from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. In this initial installment, explore the fascinating histories of China, Korea, Japan, and the enchanting Islands of the Pacific. Join us for a journey through time and storytelling, narrated by Sonia.

Island Breeze is a weekly Soca and Caribbean music radio show and Soca podcast hosted by DJ Bass and DJ Revz, airing Saturdays from 8–9 PM on CIUT 89.5 FM in Toronto. Focused exclusively on Soca, Carnival anthems, and the evolving sound of Caribbean culture, the show highlights new releases, road-ready hits, and timeless classics from across the islands. Stream live or catch the replay on the Island Breeze Soca Podcast — because Saturdays belong to Soca.Soca podcast Power Soca (high energy, road march tempo) Groovy Soca (mid-tempo, vibe-driven) Ragga Soca (dancehall-influenced delivery ...

This is the continuing story of Anne Shirley and the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series. In it Anne attends Redmond College where she is studying for her BA. She has many trials and tribulations along the way, including some romance. In Anne of the Island the reader is also introduced to many new characters, that in the true sense of Anne are also "kindred spirits".

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H. G. Wells. In 1896 HG Wells produced the Island of Doctor Moreau. After a fateful shipwreck, a chance rescue, and offer of safe harbor, Edward Prendick must contend with a dark science. A man of science, Prendick must wrestle with the ethics of its passions. His inner struggle is illuminated by the island's outward horrors. Central to the themes are ethics, principles, and the extent of human compassion. This science fiction icon argues the true question of science: Could the cure be more dangerous than the disease?

James Hawkins helps his mom run a motel in modern day Montauk, Long Island. But when a mysterious man washes up on the beach with a treasure map tattooed on his chest, James discovers that Billy Bones is, in fact, a time traveling pirate from the 18th century. James and his new friends, Morgan and Max, follow the map right into a magical portal that leads them back nearly three hundred years and back into a swashbuckling adventure. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠.

Three Seattle-based, Midwest-born guys who love debating the best of the best in pop culture, food, and more.

A tribute to the enduring legacy of "your favourite rapper's favourite rapper", MF DOOM: Long Island To Leeds tells the tale of the surprising circumstances that led to one of the rap world's most idiosyncratic figures living out his final years in Yorkshire, England. AFRODEUTSCHE and Adam Batty tell the story of how a New York-based icon of hip hop found himself living in relative obscurity in the north of England, with the help of guest appearances from well-known fans and celebrated contemporaries such as Romesh Ranganathan and MC Paul Barman. MF DOOM features a specially composed ...

LibriVox volunteers proudly present 18 captivating recordings of On Passing Deadman’s Island, a poem by the esteemed Irish poet Thomas Moore. Featured as the Fortnightly Poetry project for July 22, 2012, Moores work reflects his brief yet impactful time in Bermuda, where he served as registrar to the Admiralty in 1803. Although his stay was short-lived, it inspired him to capture the essence of the island in verse. Following his time in Bermuda, Moore embarked on a Grand Tour of the United States and Canada, with his experience in Nova Scotia potentially influencing this poignant poem. (...

Its December 8, 1941, and on the remote Wake Island—a small, vital outpost nestled between Hawaii and Guam—Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are gearing up for another grueling day of war preparations that have consumed them for weeks. Meanwhile, the majestic Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper takes to the skies, soaring across the lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, bound for Guam. However, this trans-Pacific journey will never reach its destination. - Summary by Robert Cressman

In 2086, New-New York stands as a glittering megacity built on decay, sharply divided between untouchable corporate elites and the masses trapped below. Advanced technology promises order and prosperity but delivers surveillance, control, and quiet despair. Fear seeps through the lower sectors, fueled by rumors of a hidden syndicate that does not steal wealth or lives, but faces—silently replacing the identities of presidents and elites alike. As the city clings to its illusion of stability, it becomes unclear who truly holds power, and whether anyone behind the masks is still human.

Tuff Deck Builders Staten Island provides expert deck installation, replacement, patios, porches, floating decks, and wood decks across Staten Island, NY. Serving neighborhoods like Todt Hill, Grasmere, Emerson Hill, Tompkinsville, Randall Manor, New Brighton, Castleton Corners, St. George, Port Richmond, Stapleton, Great Kills, Tottenville, South Beach, and Midland Beach, our licensed and insured team delivers quality craftsmanship with composite, cedar, and treated wood. We offer free estimates, warranties, and professional service for stylish, durable outdoor living spaces.

Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions, and captivating characters. From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first highway. The desolate ruins of an exiled Albanian king's estate lie in the midst of the woods of the Muttontown Preserve.