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Katmandu

2006-05-04T21:51:03Z

Mike Curtis:

:''This article is about the [[:Category:Comics|comic]]. For the sculptor, see [[Kathmandu]].''

'''''KATMANDU''''' is a [[comic book]] published by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]] about [[cats]] that would be considered wild (like lions) and domesticated (like our housecats) alongside [[mouse|mice]], and [[rat(species)|rats]] in a setting where they interact. They can interact with others, but usually prefer to interact within species. The smaller cats live in teepees and have bisexual [[polyamorous]] relationships based on Native American history, stories and legends. They ride [[bipedal]] [[reptiles]] as mounts in place of horses, etc. There are no ungulates upon the world of Katmandu, and reptiles/lizards have diversified to fill many of their ecological niches.

Created and written by [[Carole Curtis]] since 1993, ''KATMANDU'' features two storylines. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940's-1950's, and set within a continental area like that of the Arabian Desert. The second follows stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's world is based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and their legends.

Several artists have illustrated the stories, including [[Terrie Smith]], [[Shawntae Howard]], [[Michele Light]], [[Dr. Comet]], [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Ursula Husted]], [[Megan Giles]], [[Beth Schultz]] and others.

The mature series is rated for readers aged fourteen and up. At last count it was up to issue #34. The series has also spawned six issues of the "Katmandu Annual" and a private press mini-series of ''Katmandu'' adult stories.

== External links ==
* [http://www.furnation.com/katmandu/ ''Katmandu''] at [[Infurnation]]
* [http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/IndexKatmandu.html ''Katmandu'' at ShandaFantasyArts.net]

[[Category:Mature comics]]
[[Category:1993 births]]

Richard Thatcher

2006-05-04T21:42:50Z

Mike Curtis:

'''Richard Thatcher''', also known as '''Tree Rat''', is creator of ''[[Tales of the Morphing Period]]''. He is also a wellknown raconteur, and a frequent contributor to ''[[Katmandu]]''. He is one of the main staffers of [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]. He has also contributed his expertise to such projects as ''[[Rare Breed]]'' and others.

Richard Thatcher can be seen at many furry cons at the Shanda Fantasy Arts table. He has been a [[Guest of Honor]] at [[Morphicon]].

Thatcher is a former member of the U. S. Air Force and a born storyteller.

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Furry Ninja High School

2006-05-04T21:16:11Z

Mike Curtis:

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'''Furry Ninja High School''' is a parody of [[Ninja High School]] for mature readers that is published by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]. Rather than the normal mostly-human cast, all the characters are represented by their furry equivalants. For example, Jeremy Feeple is protrayed as a squirrel, Asrial is still a Salusian but definitely more skunk-like, and so on.

The plot follows the early issues of NHS with a [[furry]] twist and less conservative tones. So much is the bar lowered that the two primary female characters both overtly attempt to win Jeremy's heart by being nude in front of him, though in one case it was an accident that resulted in Jeremy being told to help the poor girl wash out the Skunk spray that Asrial had inadvertantly hit her with while using her non-[[Anthropomorphic|anthro]] form. Shortly thereafter, Asrial attempts to even the score by being fully naked right in Jeremy's face.

The differences Asrial has between versions is that in the Furry version, she can change at will from anthro to s non-anthro skunk. The effect of this is that most of the characters are not aware of who she really is in that state and it helps her sneak around better, although the unfortunate side effect is that some characters would get on her nerves and interfere directly in her affairs, such as when two teenage boys found her wandering the house and picked her up by the tail wondering if she was a boy or girl... the obvious result being an odourous end for the two boys.

In addition, the character of Count Bosco from the original series is here a vampire who exists on chocolate syrup. Sammy Kondo, (in the original series a girl posing as a boy) is here a lioness who is under a witch's curse to appear as a boy until she kisses her true love, Jeremy. Major additions to the NHS canon are a rival to Professor Steamhead based on [[Wikipedia:Washu|Washu]] from [[Wikipedia:Tenchi Muyo|Tenchi Muyo]], and a possum best friend for Jeremy named [[Winston]].

The first two issue arc concerned Asrial being sent to Quagmire as a Salusian spy to feret out information on Ziggy Stardust. The second arc was a spoof of Thunderbirds, and the third story "Twilight" concerned itself with Sammy breaking her curse and an invasion by the idiotic Gomerians.

In the new issue in June, Asrial displays some more alien differences, while Jeremy inherits a supersuit, in a spoof of [[Wikipedia:Smallville|Smallville]].

== External links ==
* [http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/mainpage.php?seriesID=20 Furry Ninja High School at ShandaFantasyArts.com]

[[Category:Mature comics]]

Shanda The Panda

2006-05-04T21:07:21Z

Mike Curtis:

[[Image:Shanda12.JPG|right|thumb|Cover of ''Shanda the Panda'' #12 from [[Antarctic Press]], showing (l-r) Shanda, Terri, and Double R. Art by [[Terrie Smith]]]]
'''''Shanda The Panda''''' is an [[furry]] comic book created by [[Mike Curtis]].

Much like its predecessor, ''[[Omaha the Cat Dancer]]'', the series is set in a world largely like the real world except for the fact that the inhabitants are humanoid versions of various animals, birds, reptile and insect species with some traits of their more primitive relatives. It is the longest running anthropomorphic slice of life comic book series.

The title character is Shanda Bruin, a [[giant panda|panda]] who is the manager of a movie theater in a small city named Cedar Rabbits. The series involves in part the personal and professional lives of Shanda, her family and friends as well as her staff.

An important story arc is her romantic relationships with a cajun raccoon nicknamed Double R and her lesbian [[cricket]] bartender lover, Terri. Another storyline are their clashes with the villainous Wing and the emotionally abusive and bigoted ex spouse of Double R, Trixie. The comic boasts a cast of almost 50 characters of ages from infants to senior citizens. In addition several cast members and storylines are based on real people and events in Mike's theater career, such as an armed robbery and a riot.

The comic was originally published by [[Mu Press]], then began a regular series with [[Antarctic Press]], then moved to [[Vision Press]] before becoming the flagship title of [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]] in 1999 at issue #22. At last count it was up to issue #45, with ten annuals and nine adult digests. It has also spawned an adult comic, ''Shanda's Bedtime Tails''.

Several artists have drawn the adventures of Shanda, in short stories and backup features. The main story of each issue is usually drawn by alternating illustrators, including original artist [[Mike Sagara]], [[Michele Light]], [[Carla Speed McNeil]], and [[Heather Maranda]], among others. Since the beginning, the covers have set a trend of being parodies of popular feature films. In fact, author Mike Curtis says that is the hardest part of each issue, finding a movie poster that relates to the story.

==See also==
*''[[Giant Shanda Animal]]''

==External links==
*[http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/IndexShanda.html ''Shanda the Panda'' homepage at Shanda Fantasy Arts]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20050204091950/http://www.furnation.com/shanda/ ''Shanda the Panda's'' previous FurNation page at Archive.org]

{{Wikipedia|Shanda The Panda}}
[[Category:Comics]]

Michael-Scot McMurry

2006-05-03T18:55:37Z

Mike Curtis:

'''Michael-Scot McMurry''' or '''McMoo''' (14 October 1956 - 4 April 2001) was the artist responsible for the ''[[Zonie]]'' comic strip. Before his death from stomach cancer he was working towards getting his [[coyote]] with a bandana strip syndicated. His strips can be found in back issues of ''[[Huzzah]]'', ''[[Rowrbrazzle]]'', ''[[Furthest North Crew]]'' and online, and was regularly featured in the [[MU Press]] comic, ''[[ZU]]''. His avatar was a unicorn.

Zonie became the mascot of the now-defunct [[ZonieCon]] in Tucson, Arizona, USA. A benefit comic book, ''[[In The Zone]]'', was published shortly before his death, featuring the work of many prominent [[furry artist]]s.

==References==
* ''[http://www.flayrah.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=123 Michael-Scot McMurry Has Passed Away]'' - Obituary at [[Flayrah.com]]

==External links==
* [http://www.glasswings.com.au/comics/zonie/ The ZONIE Zone!]
* [http://www.angelfire.com/nv/scharff/mcmoo.html Michael-Scot McMurry Online Memorial page]

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[[Category:2001 deaths]]
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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Tucson Mob]]

In The Zone

2006-05-03T18:51:55Z

Mike Curtis:

[[Image:InTheZone.jpg|right|thumb|''In The Zone'' (cover: Stan Sakai)]]
'''''In The Zone''''' was a 64-page comic book intended to cover the costs of cancer treatment for [[Michael-Scott McMurry]] ([[Zonie]]). It featured the work of many prominent [[furry artist|artists]] and was published by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]] in October 2000. It was distributed by Zonie himself at [[ZonieCon]]. All proceeds after printing and shipping costs went to Zonie and his family.

== Contributors ==

* [[Stan Sakai]] (''[[Usagi Yojimbo]]'')
* Stan Lee "Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men"
* [[Lynn Johnson]] (''[[For Better or For Worse]]'')
* [[Wikipedia:Dan DeCarlo|Dan DeCarlo]] (''[[Josie and the Pussycats]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Archie Comics|Archie]]'')
* [[Donna Barr]] (''[[Desert Peach]]'')
* [[Carla Speed McNeil]] (''[[Finder]]'')
* [[Alex Robinson]] (''[[Box Office Poison]]'')
* [[Charles P. A. Melville]] (''Stars & Stripes: Beans, Beans, The Musical Fruit'')
* [[Stephanie Gladden]]
* [[Mark Waid]]
* [[Bill Holbrook]] (''[[Kevin and Kell]]'')
* [[Murray Ball]]
* [[Roberta Gregory]]
* [[Jim Groat]] (''[[West Corner Of the Park (comic)|West Corner Of the Park]]'')
* [[Shawntae Howard]]
* [[Mitch Beiro]]
* [[Alex Robinson]]
* [[Scott Shaw]]
* [[Roy Thomas]]
* [[Mary Hanson-Roberts]]
* [[James Hardiman]]
* [[Karno]]
* [[Mike Kazaleh]]
* [[Vicky Morgan-Keith|Vicky]] and [[Pat Morgan-Keith]]

'''''Note:''' This may not be a complete list.''

== References ==

* ''[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.fan.furry/browse_frm/thread/17bf9042116faea4 IN THE ZONE to debut at ZONIE CON!]''

== External links ==

* ''[http://store.rabbitvalley.org/item_1447_2059___In-the-Zone-Issue-Number-1.html In The Zone] at [[Rabbit Valley]]
* ''[http://www.up1.co.uk/Details/I0105 In The Zone]'' at United Publications

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Richard Thatcher

2006-05-03T18:46:16Z

Mike Curtis:

Richard Thatcher is a raconteur, creator of TALES OF THE MORPHING PERIOD, and frequent contributor to KATMANDU, as well as one of the main staffers of SHANDA FANTASY ARTS.

TALES OF THE MORPHING PERIOD is set in a world very close to our own time, where an unknown scientist nicknamed "Creator S" unleases a virus which begins to change humans into anthropomorphic creatures. The "Morphing Period" is divided into two stages, the "Fast Morph" and the "Slow Morph". The stories are for the most part slice of life entires on how this affects the everyday person. Thatcher has charts and data in his books to answer questions and aid contributors.

Thatcher can be seen at many furry cons at the SFA table. He has also contributed his expertise to such projects as RARE BREED and has been a GOH at Morphicon.

Thatcher is a former Air Force member and excellent storyteller.

Katmandu

2006-05-03T18:29:01Z

Mike Curtis:

:''This article is about the [[:Category:Comics|comic]]. For the sculptor, see [[Kathmandu]].''

In '''''KATMANDU''''' Carole is running two storylines. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940'S-1950's Arabian Desert area. The second storyline has stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be approximately the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's time and setting are based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and legends.

'''''KATMANDU''''' is the story of [[cat]]s, both what we consider wild - like lions - and domesticated - like our housecats, [[mouse|mice]], and [[Rat (species)|rat]]s in a setting where they can and do interact. Uusually, interactions are within species. The cats live in teepees and have bisexual [[polyamorous]] relationships - based on Native American history, stories and legends. They ride [[bipedal]] [[reptile]]s as mounts, since there are no horses, etc.

It is created and written by [[Carole Curtis]] - who has allowed some people to write stories for publication using her copyrighted materials, and printed by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]. Several artists have illustrated the stories, including [[Terrie Smith]], [[Shawntae Howard]], [[Michele Light]], [[Dr. Comet]], [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Ursula Husted]], [[Megan Giles]], [[Beth Schultz]] and others.

The mainstay of the series is rated Mature for people fourteen years old and up. At last count it was up to issue #32. The series also spawned 6 issues of the "Katmandu Annual" and an X-Rated private press mini-series of Katmandu adult stories.

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== External links ==

* [http://www.furnation.com/katmandu/ Katmandu on the WWW]

[[Category:Mature comics]]

Carole Curtis

2006-05-03T16:32:31Z

Mike Curtis:

'''Carole Curtis''' is the editor for Arkansas-based [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]], which she founded with her husband [[Mike Curtis|Mike]]. She is the creator and [[writer]] of the adventure comic ''[[Katmandu|KATMANDU]]'', which at last count was up to 34 issues. In addition, Carole produces the occasional ''[[Women in Fur|WOMEN IN FUR]]'' anthology, featuring female writers and artists.

Carole is running two storylines in KATMANDU. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940'S-1950's. The second storyline has stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be approximately the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's time and setting are based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and legends.

Outside of SFA, Carole is active in the [[Wikipedia:Society for Creative Anachronism|Society for Creative Anachronism]]. She usually designs, sews and wears English Medieval or Italian Renaissance garb, but was recently caught in pictures with a Dragon Lord while she was wearing full Elizabethan garb. At the moment, she is cooking and preparing to serve a 3-course feast for 104 people on May 5th, 2006. She also critiques art, writing and scripting for dedicated creators when she finds time. She collects dolls, creates jewelry and beadwork, does enameling, and is currently trying to learn the art of lampworking.

==External links==
* [http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/ Shanda Fantasy Arts website]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Arkansas]]

Magic Carpet

2006-05-03T16:30:36Z

Mike Curtis:

MAGIC CARPET was an anthology from SHANDA FANTASY ARTS in the line of the old DONALD DUCK and BUGS BUNNY holiday anthologies.

The only regular series was NEWT NUTRIA, written and drawn by Mike Curtis, the original story being a revised DONALD DUCK script by Curtis unpurchased by Disney. Steller talents appearing in the comic included DAN DE CARLO, DONNA BARR, ROBERT AND MARGARET CARSPECKEN, MARY HANSON ROBERTS, SHELLEY PLEGER, BROCK HOAGLAND, ROZ GIBSON, KJARTAN AARNOSSON, SHAWNTAE HOWARD, JEFF WOOD and many others. The all ages anthology featured stories, puzzles, pinups, games, and recipes. The only rule was that QUINN from SHANDA would appear on each cover.

Low sales never picked up and the series was cancelled after the third issue. SFA still hopes to revive it some day.

Shanda Fantasy Arts

2006-05-03T16:21:32Z

Mike Curtis:

[[Image:Shanda_Fantasy_Arts.png|right|Shanda Fantasy Arts]]
'''Shanda Fantasy Arts''' is an Arkansas-based [[comic]] publishing company that was founded by [[Mike Curtis|Mike]] and [[Carole Curtis]]. It first published the annual ''[[Giant Shanda Animal]]'' in 1996 and took over publication of Mike Curtis' ''[[Shanda The Panda]]'' in 1999.

Oddly enough, it came into being to produce non-furry comics.

Mike had worked for Harvey Comics on RICHIE RICH, and the Harvey family started a new imprint called LORNE HARVEY to reprint eht tieles they had not sold off, like SAD SACK and THE BLACK CAT. Thye wanted to move into new material with SPY SPOOK and LADY WISH.
No longer having creative talents, they turned to Mike to produce the material.

Terrie Smith was slated to do art on LADY WISH, a comic about a fairy who granted wishes and was assisted by the THREE WISHES. SPY SPOOK was to have art by MIKE SAGARA and MICHELE LIGHT and was about a deceased detective.

Lorne Harvey never proceeded with the project, but SHANDA FANTASY ARTS had been born.

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Shanda Fantasy Arts focuses on [[anthropomorphic]] or [[furry]] comics. Their titles are printed in black & white and are typically 40 pages in length. According to their submission guidelines, material involving only humans or non-furry themes are not considered for publication.

==Current titles==
*''[[Albedo Anthropomorphics]]'' (anthology)
*''[[Atomic Mouse]]'' (all ages)
*''[[Extinctioners]]''
*''[[Furry Ninja High School]]''
*''[[Giant Shanda Animal]]'' (annual)
*''[[Katmandu]]''
*''[[Shanda Fantasy Arts Spotlight]]'' (anthology)
**''[[Valiant Varmints]]'' (one shot)
**''[[Women in Fur]]'' (by women)
*''[[Shanda The Panda]]''
*''[[Sheba]]'' (all ages)
*''[[Wild Frontier]]''

==Completed titles (or on hiatus)==
*''[[Fantastic Furry Stories]]'' (illustrated text anthology)
*''[[Four Footed Furries]]'' (one shot)
*''[[Magic Carpet]]'' (anthology for all ages)
*''[[Misty the Mouse]]'' (one shot)
*''[[Nautilus]]'' (mature readers)
*''[[New Horizons]]'' (anthology)

==External links==
* [http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/ Shanda Fantasy Arts' homepage]

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[[Category:1996 births]]
[[Category:Arkansas]]

Katmandu

2006-05-03T13:46:32Z

Mike Curtis:

:''This article is about the [[:Category:Comics|comic]]. For the sculptor, see [[Kathmandu]].''

In '''''KATMANDU''''' Carole is running two storylines. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940'S-1950's Arabian Desert area. The second storyline has stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be approximately the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's time and setting are based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and legends.

'''''KATMANDU''''' is the story of [[cat]]s, both what we consider wild - like lions - and domesticated - like our housecats, [[mouse|mice]], and [[Rat (species)|rat]]s in a setting where they can and do interact. Uusually, interactions are within species. The cats live in teepees and have bisexual [[polyamorous]] relationships - based on Native American history, stories and legends. They ride [[bipedal]] [[reptile]]s as mounts, since there are no horses, etc.

It is created and written by [[Carole Curtis]] - who has allowed some people to write stories for publication using her copyrighted materials, and printed by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]. Several artists have illustrated the stories, including [[Terrie Smith]], [[Shawntae Howard]], [[Michele Light]], [[Dr. Comet]], [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Ursula Husted]], [[Megan Giles]], [[Beth Schultz]] and others.

The mainstay of the series is rated Mature for people fourteen years old and up. At last count it was up to issue #32. The series also spawned the "Katmandu Annual" and an X-Rated private press mini-series of Katmandu adult stories.

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== External links ==

* [http://www.furnation.com/katmandu/ Katmandu on the WWW]

[[Category:Mature comics]]

Katmandu

2006-05-03T13:45:18Z

Mike Curtis:

:''This article is about the [[:Category:Comics|comic]]. For the sculptor, see [[Kathmandu]].''

In '''''KATMANDU''''' Carole is running two storylines. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940'S-1950's Arabian Desert area. The second storyline has stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be approximately the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's time and setting are based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and legends.

'''''KATMANDU''''' is the story of [[cat]]s, both what we consider wild - like lions - and domesticated - like our housecats, [[mouse|mice]], and [[Rat (species)|rat]]s in a setting where they can and do interact. Uusually, interactions are within species. The cats live in teepees and have bisexual [[polyamorous]] relationships - based on Native American history, stories and legends. They ride [[bipedal]] [[reptile]]s as mounts, since there are no horses, etc.

It is created and written by [[Carole Curtis]] - who has allowed some people to write stories for publication using her copyrighted materials, and printed by [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]]. Several artists have illustrated the stories, including [[Terrie Smith]], [[Shawntae Howard]], [[Michelle Light]], [[Dr. Comet]], [[Lisa Jennings]], [[Ursula Husted]],[[Megan Giles]], [[Beth Schultz]] and others.

The mainstay of the series is rated Mature for people fourteen years old and up. At last count it was up to issue #32. The series also spawned the "Katmandu Annual" and an X-Rated private press mini-series of Katmandu adult stories.

{{comic-stub}}

== External links ==

* [http://www.furnation.com/katmandu/ Katmandu on the WWW]

[[Category:Mature comics]]

Carole Curtis

2006-05-03T13:31:11Z

Mike Curtis:

'''Carole Curtis''' is the editor for Arkansas-based [[Shanda Fantasy Arts]], which she founded with her husband [[Mike Curtis|Mike]]. She is the creator and [[writer]] of the adventure comic ''[[KATMANDU]]'', which at last count was up to 32 issues. In addition, Carole produces the occasional ''[[WOMEN IN FUR]]'' anthology, featuring female writers and artists.

Carole is running two storylines in KATMANDU. The first is of Leahtrah & Thorin and is set in their time period, approximating our 1940'S-1950's. The second storyline has stories that Leahtrah tells her husband and children of her ancestress, Liska, and is set in what would be approximately the American Early Colonial Period. Liska's time and setting are based upon Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne, and other Native American tribes and legends.

Outside of SFA, Carole is active in the [[Wikipedia:Society for Creative Anachronism|Society for Creative Anachronism]]. She usually designs, sews and wears English Medieval or Italian Renaissance garb, but was recently caught in pictures with a Dragon Lord while she was wearing full Elizabethan garb. At the moment, she is cooking and preparing to serve a 3-course feast for 104 people on May 5th, 2006. She also critiques art, writing and scripting for dedicated creators when she finds time. She collects dolls, creates jewelry and beadwork, does enameling, and is currently trying to learn the art of lampworking.

==External links==
* [http://www.shandafantasyarts.net/ Shanda Fantasy Arts website]

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[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Arkansas]]

Carole Curtis

2006-05-03T13:14:13Z

Mike Curtis: