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KTUU: Christian-based summer camp offers kids in Anchorage outdoor fun at no cost; An Alaska brown bear has a new shiny smile after getting a huge metal crown for a canine tooth; Qin Cheghi: Tanaina Peak gets new name in ceremony, ensuring preservation of local heritage and more ->

KTOO: Haines compost project faces pushback over potential use of cemetery land and more ->

Alaska Native News: Murkowski, Sullivan Support Repeal of Roadless Rule; Learn about the health benefits of Alaska berries; This Day in Alaskan History-June 26th, 1940 and more ->

Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: LIVE: Evacuated areas grow as statewide fire activity increases

KFSK: Petersburg Teacher of the Year finalist highlights collaboration and real-world learning and more ->

KUCB: LifeMed reinstates Aleutian base after one-week hiatus and more ->

Delta Wind: Council fails to follow proper procedure for executive session and more ->

wages for labor -- 6/26/25 June 26, 2025
Today's encore selection -- from Ancient Economy by M.I. Finley. Paying discrete wages for labor is a comparatively recent historical development that requires two levels of abstraction: "We are the heirs of the Roman law, filtered through the Middle Ages, and we are mesmerized by the notion that at the lower end of the social scale, […]
caffeine Is natural insecticide --6/25/25 June 25, 2025
Today's selection-- from The Most Delicious Poison by Noah Whiteman. The surprising—and dangerous—properties of caffeine: “Caffeine and the human mind seem like a match made in heaven. But even though billions of people imbibe caffeinated beverages each day, caffeine first evolved in the absence of humans. The two main species cultivated for coffee beans, Coffea […]

Recent Research Spreadsheets
Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing. For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here. For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
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Legislative Drafting Students
Our students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
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How to Write Different Character Arcs for the Same Character (Part 2 of 2) – by K.M. Weiland… June 27, 2025
on Helping Writers become Authors: One of the most exciting challenges in storytelling is writing characters who grow over time—not just within a single story, but across several. Whether you’re working on a series or revisiting a familiar protagonist in a new standalone, the question inevitably arises: How do you create different character arcs for […]
Chris The Story Reading Ape

Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024
Editors Note: After posting over five thousand features and twenty five thousand images over the last thirteen years, the time has come to end posting weekly features here on The Old Motor. At this point, the site’s future hasn’t been decided, although it will remain online for the foreseeable future. There may be future updates...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar....
David Greenlees

Mill Town Aughts May 22, 2025
My great-grandfather was a Textile League ball player in the little mill village of Tucapau, South Carolina, in probably the late aughts. He didn't care what the mill job was as long as he could play on their team. The story in the family is that one of his upcountry cousins was also a Textile […]
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Class Notes: 1964 March 27, 2025
Cucamonga, California, circa 1964. My piano teacher Mrs. Stewart, who seemed impossibly old when I was 8 years old 61 years ago, STILL seems impossibly old. Her equally old husband took a photo of her students every year with his big 1920s box camera; this is the only one of three that I still possess. […]
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Quay Meets Quay June 25, 2025
In reply to M.S. Quay, Meet A.C. Pier: 1905: Matthew Stanley Quay was a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania from 1887 to 1899 and 1901 to 1904, when he died. According to Wikipedia, "Quay's control of the Pennsylvania Republican political machine for almost twenty years made him one of the most powerful and influential politicians in […]
Mike T.
A Distinguished Heritage June 24, 2025
In reply to Buffalo Club: 1905: From the Club's own website: During the latter half of the 19th century, Buffalo was the hub of America's east-west commerce. Our railroad yards bustled with activity. The country's first grain elevator rose here on the shores of Lake Erie, and the metals industry had already established a firm […]
Phare Pleigh

Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024
Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]
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Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023
Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]
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20 Best 4th of July Recipes June 25, 2025
Tried and true crowd-favorite recipes! From the best cheeseburgers ever to the juiciest pulled pork sandwiches! Here are some of the best crowd-favorite, tried and true recipes to keep everyone full and happy. From cheeseburgers to kabobs and the most classic sides, there’s a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy! 1 grilled chicken […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
15 Best Father’s Day Recipes to Celebrate Dad June 8, 2025
Tried and true dad-approved easy recipes to help dad feel extra special this year! Plan the perfect Father’s Day weekend menu with dad-approved recipes, from the juiciest, most tender ribeye steak to the sauciest ribs (that you can easily make in the IP). We have apps, sides, mains and everything in between that dad will love! […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Leaked intel on Iran’s nuclear facilities came from report on whether to strike targets again June 26, 2025
A Defense Intelligence Agency assessment of U.S. strikes against Iranian was a “restrike report” on whether targets need to be hit again. The post Leaked intel on Iran’s nuclear facilities came from report on whether to strike targets again appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Jeff Schogol
Military doctors say they’re not getting enough hands-on experience for combat care June 26, 2025
In a Department of Defense Inspector General Report, military medical personnel interviewed said they don’t feel qualified to care for troops on the battlefield due to a lack of hands-on experience. The post Military doctors say they’re not getting enough hands-on experience for combat care appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Patty Nieberg

Berthoud Pass and Back Home June 25, 2025
Once the temperature outside reached 50°F, I headed off on Yagi, my TW200 towards Berthoud Pass.The pass was only 5 miles away but a steep climb at times on US 40 as on heads towards Winter Park.It's paved highway so no real challenge, mind you.Here's the view from near the summit sign, looking North.Heading back […]
redlegsrides
An Attempt to Summit Jones Pass June 24, 2025
I rode yagi, my TW200, about 2 mi up Jones Pass Road this morning trying for the summit. Alas, it was not to be, the last half mile or so is still blocked with snow, pretty deep snow. Views of Uma and the campsite from Jones Pass Road.Things clouded up pretty good by Noon so I spent […]
redlegsrides

Come Find Me At Substack! June 25, 2025
Hi all, I should have posted this a while ago—I’m now on Substack. I love the platform and respect and appreciate the company’s adherence to principles of free speech.You can find The Heart of the Matter—my ruminations on politics, geopolitics, and media, plus the odd book and movie review—here. My author newsletter—only about my new book […]
Barry Eisler
American Exception March 7, 2025
Wow.As Blade said in the eponymous movie, “The world you live in is just a sugar-coated topping. There is another world beneath it—the real world.”American Exception is about the real world.It is deeply researched, coherently presented, cogently argued. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll wonder how you ever could have believed that things are […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024
Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024
Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl

Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Ashley
Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
Ashley

"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
CloudyinAK

Dependent Alaska June 25, 2025
49th state near last in “independence” No matter how much some Alaskans might like to think of their state as a stronghold for the conservative virtues of individual effort, hard work and […]
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Goodbye Mike June 23, 2025
One of Anchorage’s most unforgettable characters died in Portland on Wednesday when he was struck by a Max Light Rail train. Eighty-one-year-old Michael O’Callaghan was one of those rare do-gooders who walked […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
cinthiaritchie
Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
cinthiaritchie

Fall-like June Weather June 9, 2025
Heavy overcast with rain for much of the day. Breezy out of the southwest. I didn’t get out much today. I was out around midday and made a couple of observations, but the rain (and tiredness) left me feeling unmotivated get away from the car. Before ultimate this evening I went out the road to […]
matt goff
Drizzly Morning Walk June 8, 2025
Overcast with calm drizzle early, becoming breezy with rain later in the day. Temepratures in the 50s. In my continuing efforts to shift my sleep, I was awake before 6:30am and out for a walk by 7am. Today was the Swan Lake kids trout derby. I wanted to check the lake before things got going […]
matt goff

Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024
INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]
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Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023
My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]
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