FYI June 05, 2018

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On This Day

1775 – The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 5, 1775, in a final attempt to avoid a full-scale war between Great Britain and the Thirteen Colonies in America. The Congress had already authorized the invasion of Canada more than a week earlier, but the petition affirmed American loyalty to Great Britain and beseeched King George III to prevent further conflict. The petition was followed by the July 6 Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, however, which made its success unlikely in London.[1] In August 1775, the colonies were formally declared to be in rebellion by the Proclamation of Rebellion, and the petition was rejected by Great Britain—even though King George had refused to read it before declaring the colonists traitors.[2]

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Born On This Day

1794 – Sylvester Graham, American minister and activist (d. 1851)
The Reverend Sylvester Graham (July 5, 1794 – September 11, 1851), a 19th-century Presbyterian minister, was an American dietary reformer who was known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement and his emphasis on eating whole-grain bread; with his preaching, he inspired the graham flour, graham bread and graham cracker products.[1]:29[2]

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FYI

By Katie Rife: R.I.P. Robby Müller, cinematographer of Paris, Texas and Dead Man

By Brian Kahn: So Long, Scandal Boy

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum: Crows Are Officially More Badass Than Ravens, Citizen Scientists Report

By George Dvorsky: This Brain Part Could Explain Why Parrots Are so Much Smarter Than Other Birds

By Alanis King: Spec Miata And Tow Truck Collide In The Middle Of A Race

By Alanis King: Oh Hell Yeah Honda Wants To Top 150 MPH In A Lawnmower

By Patrick Redford: Drunk Vegas Asshole No Match For UFC Hall-Of-Famer Matt Serra

By David Murphy: Why You Should Regularly Check Your Internet Speeds

Virtually is how I visit Burning Man~
By Nick Douglas: The Best Burning Man Travel Tips From Our Readers

By Brian Kahn: How a Winter With Elk Changed My Life

By Kelly Jackson via CNN: Girl with cerebral palsy saves 1-year-old brother from drowning

By Kristen Warfield: Puppy Jumps In Front Of Mom To Save Her From Snake Bite

By Maria Sherman: I’m So Sorry, but Your High School Yearbook Is Hitting the Web

The library content discovery manager, Tom Blake, gave the Globe this choice quote which made me choke on my water a lil bit:

“We have these great imaging labs, and we pictured all these treasures coming in the door…Instead, it was yearbooks.”

By Gary Price: IIIF Universal Viewer Comes to National Library of Scotland’s Digital Gallery, More than 730,000 Images Available

By Gary Price: New Journal Article: “Defining Data Librarianship: A Survey of Competencies, Skills, and Training”

By Gary Price: Vanity Fair: “Tim Berners-Lee, the Man Who Created the World Wide Web, Has Some Regrets (and His Work to Re-Decentralize the WWW)

By Gai Bomier: The recipe for Coney Island hot dogs from “Homefront Cooking” will elevate any Fourth of July picnic > Excerpted with permission from Homefront Cooking: Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom from American Veterans and Their Loved Ones by Tracey Enerson Wood, Beth Guidry Riffle, and Carol Van Drie. Copyright 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

By David Frank: Pretty In Pink: 1955 Dodge La Femme

By Brfian Birkner: Famed George Barris/Von Dutch Two Wheeler!

Ozy by Matthew Green: Do Magic Mushrooms Work Better Than Prozac? She Aims to Find Out

Ozy By Addison Nugent: How Crossing Jordan Turned an Egyptian Party Girl Into a Saint

Ozy Presidential Daily Brief: Trump Administration Reverses Obama Order on School Diversity, Protests Erupt Over ‘Purge’ of Poland’s Supreme Court Judges, Chinese Currency Makes U-Turn Recovery and more ->

What about the person he shot?
By Parija Kavilanz @CNNMoney: Superstar burger chef credits prison for his success

By April Lindgren, Ryerson University Jon Corbett, University of British Columbia: The Local News Map Transparency, credibility, and critical cartography

By PA Media Lawyer: Pair lose ‘right to be forgotten’ over murder conviction as human rights court rules in favour of public’s right to access archived news
The pair, half-brothers identified only as ML and WW, were convicted in 1993 of murdering a popular actor, WS, and given life sentences. They were released on probation in 2007 and 2008.

By Chip Bergh: The CEO of Levi Strauss on Leading an Iconic Brand Back to Growth

By Nick Fouriezos: This Cessna-Flying Granny Wants to Create an Independent Maine

When Terry Hayes meanders to the podium at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the candidate for governor of Maine is surrounded by a curious assortment of men: a sitting governor from Alaska, a tech tycoon from Maryland, a businessman from Missouri and a best-selling author and Senate hopeful from Kansas.

By Gracie English Alaska Highway News: Karl Musgrove a living lesson on rediscovering art through adversity

Ideas

The Apple Street Cottage: All-Natural Weed Killer – That Works!

By Shelly L Nemeth Hometalker Gilbert, AZ: Napkin Table

Jeremy Hoffpauir Hometalker Pearl River, LA: Epoxy River Glow Table

Amanda C, Hometalk Team Hometalker Brooklyn, NY: Faux Wood Grain Paint Technique

By Miscato is my mantra: Furniture Flip with DIY Chalk Paint Recipe

Jodi House – the House house Hometalker: What to Do With Leftover Pallets…

Chas’ Crazy Creations: To Grandma’s House we go! (Wednesday Link Party #94)

By Bob-Bee: Foam Glider Plane From Cup Noodles

By Elaina M.: 10+ Ways to Grow Plants From a Cutting

By Ashervivi88: All-Natural Cabbage Dye

By Penolopy Bulnick: Popsicle Stick Playing Cards

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Recipes

Cheryl Bradshaw: Cranberry Brie

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Recent Research Spreadsheets
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 519 October 30, 2024
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Jefferson and 7th November 20, 2024
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NB Handy November 20, 2024
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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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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Enchiladas November 23, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Best way to use up your leftover holiday turkey (or chicken!). A crowd-pleaser for kids + grown ups! We all love a leftover turkey slider. But have we had leftover Thanksgiving turkey enchiladas stuffed with melted cheddar cheese both inside and on […]
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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup November 9, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. An easy one pot soup using rotisserie chicken and quick-cooking tortellini, made in 40 min start to finish! Cozy, comforting, rich with an oh-so-creamy chicken broth…what more do you need here? Oh that’s right, cheesy tortellini. Yes, please! Not to mention, this […]
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Navy fires commander of E-2 Hawkeye squadron for “loss of confidence” November 23, 2024
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Tepees and Buckley's Golf Balls November 14, 2024
Tuesday, November 12A pretty mellow day for Martha and I, this day marks the 29th Anniversary of her putting up with me as a husband. I say it often, the woman should be sainted!No festivities planned for or wanted by either of us, there'll be trips to foreign lands in our future we'd rather save […]
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Post-Snow Storm Views of Mount Blue Sky November 10, 2024
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Hey Democrats: It’s Not the Volume, It’s the Frequency November 9, 2024
The reference might be a bit antiquated in our online age, but frequency means the radio station you’re dialed in to. Volume, of course, is how loudly the radio is turned up.I’m sure there are some exceptions, but the overwhelming majority of explanations I’ve seen from Democrats following their crushing loss in what they constantly […]
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Some Post-Election Thoughts November 6, 2024
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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
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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"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 […]
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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 […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
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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… […]
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Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024
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Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024
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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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