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12-25-2003 Merry Christmas Everyone!!

12-22-2003 Happy Holidays everyone!  This will be the last update for the year.  I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this site for this year and looking forward to 2004.  Thanks Everyone!

• Two new behind the scene photos have been added in the Movie Section on the Behind the Scenes Page in the Photo Gallery.  Thanks to John Smith.
• A new poster has been added in the Movie Section on the Posters Page in the Photo Gallery.  Thanks to John Smith.
• A new review, in the Movie Section, has been posted off of the IMDB.
• A new page has been added in the Movie Section for Video Clips.  For right now, I only have the movie trailer.  The clip came from an ominous fan.
• A new page has been added in the Fan Fiction Section for fans who would like to share their models.  A fan has already sent me his photos of a model that he did.  Thanks goes to Jakub Sieniawski.
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

11-29-2003  Since I'm back in school, there aren't many updates for this month.  Finals are next week so December's updates will have more.  I apologize for the inconvenience.

• If you want to have your own VHS copy of "Raise the Titanic!", well than here's your chance.  The Bravo channel will have the film on Thursday December 15  & 17.
• The novel, Raise the Titanic!, comes back in a new publication in February 2004.  And that means a new cover.  It's on the Covers Page in the Novel Section.
• A new review, in the Movie Section, has been posted off of the IMDB.

• A new review from the IMDB has been posted in the Reviews Section.
• A piece of trivia has been added on the Miscellaneous Page.  Thanks goes to John.
• New fan art is up.  Thanks goes to Mark Maggard for his creative input.
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

10-2-2003  I would like to apologize to everyone for not updating the site has indicated on the Home Page.  Let me explain what had happened.  Back in the middle of August, my laptop, which I had for 4 years, finally bit the bullet.  With hardly any money to purchase a new computer-even a cheap one-I finally decided to re-evaluate my life.  With the back problems that I had for the last month and half and at one time, a life threatening condition that the doctors (cancer) thought I had......Errr...let me explain in further detail what has transpired over the 2 months.

Back in early August, I threw out my back as I was helping a friend paint his garage. My chiropractor told me that I have 2 degenerative disks that have fused together from an accident that I had 8-9 years ago. So, for the next 6 weeks, I was laying on hard surfaces and applying ice to help reduce the swelling.  And I'm only allowed to sit up for only a half an hour at a time. He also said that if doesn't get any better than I might need surgery to correct the problem (and to get rid of the darn pain). But that's not all folks, about a week later, I had another Doctor's appointment (a pulmonary specialist) to have a biopsy done on my chest in my lower right part of my lung. I had bacterial pneumonia back in 2000 that had almost took my life. Since than, I have had one nasty cough that just will not go away. So the my regular doctor wanted to check and see if it's scar tissue or some kind of cancerous tumor. I was praying that it just scar tissue. All of this had dampered the free time that I usually have to work on my site. It also prevented me to go out and find a new employer. And because of that, those last few months had been really rough.

Now my back is doing great! I went to a massage therapist a few times over the last couple of weeks and I'm also seeing a chiropractor. When my back first went out, I was seeing the chiropractor about 3 times a week. He recommended that I also see a massage therapist. Well after a few of those, my back started to get allot better. I no longer feel as much pain as I used to that usually shot up right through my right leg. It's still there but not enough to make a big deal about.

As for my lung problem.....

I went and seen a pulmonary specialist at OSU Medical Center that my cousin highly recommended (He's a Dr. too).  During  The first appointment, he did a thorough physical examination and had some blood work done. The second appointment I had x-rays done on my chest. He concluded that it was scar tissue and that I have no missing links in my immune system and that what caused my 2 bouts of pneumonia was...get this....HEARTBURN! He said that my eating habits (all bad) and eating late night snacks are the problem. I can't really explain like he did but in the short short version, heartburn-Acid Reflux-was my problem. I just have to re-adjust my eating habits.  

In between those appointments, when I wasn't sure what the results would be, I re-examined my life and I made a few decisions.

First, since I realize how much I enjoy working on websites, and you need a degree to work in that field, I decided to finish what I started (back in 90). I'm going back to school to get my degree. I enrolled at Kaplan University. I'm attending all of my classes online and I'm getting my Associates degree in "Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems". In other words I'll be a certified Web Designer. I'll be able to work and design websites for corporations and/or a small businesses. It's a 2 year program and I should graduate sometime around June of 2005. First day of class is October 6.

Second, I decided to get back into shape and stay away from all of those fatty foods. I weighed myself last week and saw a number that I've never seen before...I'm right now 40lbs over weight! I used to wear a 30-32 in jeans. Now it's a 34-36!!! Enough is enough...UGH.

Again, thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers.  I will have new updates for the RTT section at the end of October.  As for the Sahara section, they have already been posted.

9-11-2002

• In Remembrance of the victims & the heroes of 9-11, please take the time to reflect back to their sacrifice and their heroism.

8-29-2003  Not much has been added this month.  I have been incapacitated over the last few weeks.  I threw out my back not to long ago and Doctor's orders are for me to lay on a hard surface until further notice.  I can only sit up for maybe a half an hour a day.  Doesn't give me much time to do as much work as I'm used to doing.  I apologize for the lack of effort on my part.  Keep me in your prayers.  Not only do I have a degenetive disk that might need surgery, I also have a biopsy on my chest next week.  I'll keep you all posted.

• A new link has been added.  Thanks goes to Nick, the webmaster of the '80s Movies Rewind for the reciprocal link.
• John has posted a review on the Regional 2 UK DVD.
• John has also sent me photos of the cover, the chapter sleeve and the disk itself.

7-29-2003  This update comes on a sad note.  My condolences go to Bob Hope's friends & family.  An American icon that not only entertained us on the screen and on the links but was also a soldier to our troops over seas during the times of war. He helped  pioneer a cross-over with sports & entertainment. Thanks Bob for the memories.  You shall be truly missed. 

• Effective today, all news regarding Sahara will be posted on the What's New Page in the Sahara Section.  You will no longer be able to find out of any new news from this page.  The Sahara section is a mirror site of the RTT section of the site.  That will continue to happen when one of the Dr. novels comes into the movie phase.  Hopefully we will be able to say the same thing of a possible remake of "Raise the Titanic!".
• I broke up my Links Page into several different categories.
• A page about M. Emmet Walsh has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about J.D. Cannon has been added with a brief description of his character.
• A page about Nancy Nevinson has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Lord Lew Grade has been added with a brief description of his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Martin Starger has been added with a brief description of his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about John Barry has been added with a brief description of his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.

7-18-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News  Page.

7-17-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News  Page.

7-16-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News  Page.

7-10-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

7-9-2003  I got some new info from John about the DVD being released in the UK (Regional 2 format) on the DVD Page.

6-29-2003  Allot has happened over the last month.  If anyone between Jan and June e-mailed me with info or questions about the site, you will need to re-send it to me.  Most of my e-mail data has been lost.  That's including file attachments.  That is why this update isn't as big as I wanted it to be.  I am sorry for the inconvenience.

• If you want to have your own VHS copy of "Raise the Titanic!", well than here's your chance.  The Bravo channel will have the film on Thursday July 1 @ 10:30 pm EST, Thursday July 10 @ 3:00 am EST and Friday July 11 @ 4:00 pm EST.  Thanks goes to Criseyde's David Selby Site.
• The Novel Home Page has been revamped and I have added Synopsis Page.
• Five new pages have been added in the Comic Book Section.  All of the info on those pages came from the Cussler Society's Newsletter.  I would like to thank Bruce Kenfield and Wayne Valero for allowing me to use this useful information.
• Five new photos have been added to the Miscellaneous Section of the Photo Gallery Page.  Thanks goes to John Smith once again.
• A new quote has been added on the Quotes Page.  Thanks go to an unanimous fan.
• Through our partnership with Amazon.com, I am offering an exclusive Raise The Titanic.com version of the award winning Alexa Toolbar. No browser should be without this handy tool! Plus, when you download and use the toolbar, you'll help support Raise The Titanic.com.

6-26-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

6-5-2003  I just got some info from John about the DVD being released in the UK (Regional 2 format) on the DVD Page.

5-30-2003  I couldn't wait until next month update to release the news that I just received.  And because of that I have set up this page.  Thanks goes to Lee Hollifield for the info.

5-26-2003  I know I'm 3 days early but I won't have time to post them on Thursday because of my tight schedule at work.  Because of that, I decided to post it today on Memorial Day, my day off.  I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter last month and a wonderful Memorial Day.  I really didn't get allot done on this update.  But I've been battling a bad case of pneumonia over the past 3 weeks and I just didn't have the energy or the strength to get them all done.  I hope to have more time next month to get them all up.  Here is a list of updates that were added for this month.  See you all in June!!

• New Links have been added.
• A page about Bo Brundin has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Norman Bartold has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Elya Baskin has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Paul Carr's Page has been updated with a brief paragraph that was in the official press kit.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Charles Macaulay has been added with a brief description of his character and his film credentials  from the Press Kit in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• The rest of the Publicity Pictures from the official press kit are now up in the Photo Gallery Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Three new IMDB Reviews has been added.
• A new Newspaper Review from the Boston Globe has been added in the Reviews Section.  Thanks goes to Jim Avey.
• Some new Trivia was Added in the Model Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons, John Smith & Simon Mills.
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

5-13-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

5-3-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

4-25-2003  Due to popular & overwhelming demand, I have made a printable version of all the stages for the "Bring The Model Home" in the Fan Fiction Section.  The links for that particular printable stage are on that stages particular page.  The links can be found at the top and the bottom of the page.

4-15-2003  Today is the 91st anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.  To honor her and the men, women and children that perished, John has typed a memorial.

4-14-2003  I hope everyone has gotten their taxes done for this year here in the old ole U.S.A.  Also today is the day that the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg that would eventually turn her into legend.

     First I would like to give allot of thanks to Robert Gibbons.  About a week ago, Robert sent me the Official Press Kit that was given to the press before its initial release on August 1, 1980.  I can't say how much I appreciate the generous contribution.  What he has done is something that I hope someday I can repay him for.  But for right now, I can only give him my heart felt thanks, appreciation and gratitude. 

     And because of his generosity, I now have some new pages posted and some other pages updated.  I really didn't get a chance to get it all done for this month's update.  The rest will be posted on May 29.

• News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.
• The Movie Home Page is now updated.
• A Synopsis Page has been added under the Movie Section.
• Jason Robards' Page has been updated  with his official biography from the Press Kit and an article from the Press Kit also in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Richard Jordan's Page has been updated  with his official biography from the Press Kit and an article from the Press Kit also in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• David Selby's Page has been updated  with his official biography from the Press Kit and an article from the Press Kit also in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Anne Archer's Page has been updated  with his official biography from the Press Kit and an article from the Press Kit also in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Alec Guinness's Page has been updated  with his official biography from the Press Kit and an article from the Press Kit also in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Director Jerry Jameson is up in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section with his biography from the Official Press Kit.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A page about Producer William Frye is up in the Cast & Crew Page under the Movie Section with his biography from the Official Press Kit.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• A Press Kit Page has been set up in the Trivia Section.  Thanks goes to Robert Gibbons.
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

4-11-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

3-29-2003  Allot has happened since the last update.  And I want to give my heart felt thanks and gratitude to the men and women who are serving to protect out freedoms over seas in Iraq.  My best friend is serving over there in Kuwait and he is a HUGE Cussler fan.  I pray that he makes it home safely as well as the rest of our men and women.  He doesn't know this but I am going to post his address for anyone who would like to send him a letter.  I know he would appreciate it as much as I would.  By the way, his nickname is ED (Short for Eric Derrenger).  His unit also has a website up.

SPC4 Eric Derrenger 8984
1001st QM
Unit 27502
APO AE 09372-7502

• Some new Production News about Sahara is posted.  Thanks goes to Michael Shriver and Dr. Cussler's Public Relations Representative, Carole Bartholomeaux.
• The FAQ Page has been updated with some new and updated questions.

• I added some new links on the Historical Titanic Links Page.

• A new publicity picture has been added.
• New information about the results of the constant script changes is up on the Scripts Page in the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Dave Robb for the info.
• Stage Fourteen and Fifteen are up at the Models Page in the Fan Fiction Section.  These were the final stages.  John will be working on some new things that will be posted on the Fan Fiction Section very soon.  So, stay tuned!
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

3-3-2003  I have some sad news to all of Dr. Cussler's Fans out there.  His wife, Barbara passed away this past weekend after a long battle with a long term illness.  My heart & condolences go out to Dr. Cussler and his family for their tragic loss.  I know exactly what they are going through and I know that God will be with them during their time of mourning.  May God bless them and their friends & family.

2-28-2003  Boy, oh Boy!  What a winter we are having in the good ole state of Ohio.  I know that most of the east coast got more than we did but here in Ohio, it was the worst storm since 1910.  Not much has happened this month but I do have allot that will be coming in the following months to come.  I just haven't had time to get it all done.  So I asked John Smith, who you all know from the "Raise the Titanic" Bring the Model Home.  He will be helping me out with all of the content that is coming in.  So I hope you all give him a warm welcome to the staff.

• Goofs Page has been updated.  Thanks goes to John Smith.
• Stage Thirteen is up at the Models Page in the Fan Fiction Section.  Stage Fourteen and Fifteen will be posted on March 29.
• Ken Marschall's Page is updated with the official link to the upcoming James Cameron's 3-D IMAX film.  Thanks goes to Mark Draper for the official link.
• Another review is posted on the IMDB Page under the Reviews Page in the Movie Section.

2-15-2003  I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day.

• On February 1, this country lost 7 good men & women in the Columbia disaster.  I have setup a Memorial Page in the A Moment Of Silence Section.  May God bless them & their families.
• Stage Twelve is up at the Models Page in the Fan Fiction Section.  Stage Thirteen will be posted on February 28.

1-31-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

1-29-2003  Here's what's new for the remainder of the month.  See you all in February.

• A Chapter from Lord Grade's biography book is up in the Media Publications Page under the Movie Section.  The book is titled, "Last of a Kind:  The Sinking of Lew Grade".  This particular chapter talks about the film.  Thanks again to John Smith.
• A article from the British Publication "Evening Mail" dated January 11, 1979 talks briefly about the production of the film that had just started.  It is located in the Media Publications Page under the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to John Smith.
• Five drawings are up on the Drawings Page under the Fan Fiction Section.  Thanks once again, to John Smith.
• Stage 12 will not be posted this month because the parts that John ordered for this update have not come yet and probably won't arrive until this Friday.  So because of that, Stage 12 will not be posted until next month on February the 15.  We're both sorry for any inconvenience.

1-25-2003  News about Sahara is up in the Production News Page.

1-19-2003  I hope everyone had a safe & wonderful holiday season.  On a unrelated note, I would like to congratulate my team, the Ohio State Buckeyes for their 14-0 record and for winning the National Title.  GO BUCKS!

• Last years news has been archived.
• A new novel cover is up on the Covers Page in the Novel Section.  Thanks goes to Ruud Rozemeyer, the webmaster of John Barry- A Life In Music.
• New photos are up in the Miscellaneous Page under the Photo Gallery Page in the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to John Smith.
• I added a new Video Covers Page under the Photo Gallery Page in the Movie Section.  This page depicts many different covers of the film after it's release to VHS, Laser Disk & CED Format.
• A new movie review is up on the User Comments Page under the Reviews Page in the Movie Section.  Thanks goes to Mike Heuler.
• I added some links about the Athinai under it's Trivia Page in the Movie Section.
• I added a link about the Malta Studio under it's Trivia Page in the Movie Section.
• Stage Eleven is up at the Models Page in the Fan Fiction Section.  Stage 12 will be posted on January 29.
• Once again, the Major Contributors Page has been updated.

1-1-2003 Happy New Year Everyone!!