Blogs Outside Alaska

Bob Mayer

• Special Operations Survival Hacks and information December 2, 2020
  A free slideshow. Information and actions that are critical to survival. Water, snakes, hiking, first aid and more. Tidbits of information that can save your life.
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Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)

• Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
  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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• 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
  Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized.   Here are...
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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• An Exercise in Layering & Depth: 25 Questions to Ask Your Characters – by Bonnie Randall… December 3, 2020
  on Fiction University: Some of the most telling moments of character definition—for both real people, and the fictional ones we craft—is when they are made vulnerable forced to choose made to reveal their morals or their values The following battery of questions, when asked of your MC (or secondary) offer an opportunity into insight as […]
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I didn’t have my glasses on…

• irreplaceable. December 2, 2020
  photographic evidence that rudolph was not allowed to play any reindeer games.   — “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” – Coco Chanel         — image credit: google images
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Indian Country Media Network

• Alaska mudslides: Homes destroyed, people may be missing December 3, 2020
  'Prayers help. We can always take prayers.'
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Legends of Windemere

• When Kindness Change the Villain December 2, 2020
  Above, you will see a picture from the anime called ‘One Piece’.  Don’t go running away yet because there’s a point.  In the scene, you have one of the heroes named Sanji (blonde) with a villain named Ghin (guy on … Continue reading →
  Charles Yallowitz

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• The Medicine Woman’s Treasure Chest – #Aromatherapy – Marjoram Essential Oil – Muscles and Stress December 3, 2020
  Welcome to the repeat of the 2018 series about essential oils and aromatherapy and I hope those new to the blog will enjoy. Twenty-two years ago I ran a health food shop and diet advisory centre here in Ireland and … Continue reading →
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• It’s the most wonderful time of the year December 2, 2020
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

• It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020
  We live in the most perfect area to have a staycation. The gulf with its white sand beaches are only five minutes away. We have the best restaurants with fresh seafood and seats with the best views. The charter fishing experience is top notch. Evidently, this is not a best kept secret anymore. The only […]
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KarmaTube

• Three Seconds November 26, 2020
  A presentation, in the inimitable style of spoken word artist Prince Ea, of where humanity stands today and how we must all work together to make it to the fourth second. This film won first prize in the short film category of the Film4Climate initiative in 2016. Can we come together to create a tidal […]

Positively Present

• The 10th Annual Gratitude Challenge! October 13, 2020
  It's hard to believe, but this is the TENTH year of the Positively Present Gratitude Challenge! I've been doing this for a decade (and I know many of you have too!), and I'm so excited to begin this year's challenge on November 1. There's always something special about celebrating gratitude during the month of November […]
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The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.

• Fuel Boat BARGUS in Lock-Down November 28, 2020
  There’s a new (old) fuel-boat in town. Halsall is patrolling fresh waters, and nb BARGUS (also from Four Counties Fuels) … More
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Joan Reeves: Slingwords

• Cyber Monday Awaits You November 30, 2020
  Are you ready?Hope your internet connection is better and more dependable than my AT&T has been lately.Yep, it's time to do you Christmas shopping so get your shopping carts ready because there are all  kinds of bargains.Here are a few I'm interested in to get you started. Better shop fast because they're going to go […]
  Joan Reeves

World United Music

• Prog Rock and Progressive Activism May 24, 2020
  Progressive Rock Through the AgesBy: Stewart BrennanProgressive Rock is one of several experimental genres that evolved out of Rock n Roll in mid 1960’s. It was a purely creative genre that carried at its initial core, reflections of morality, philosophies, political views and the social economic conditions of the times.The genre had a wide range […]
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WASP Final Flight

• Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
  "Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
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• Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
  "My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
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The Old Motor

• Comment on Arthur Rothstein: Jake’s Auto Parts Highway 80 Forth Worth Texas by chris December 2, 2020
  That looks just like that famous Walker Evans photo of a parts store titled"Cherokee Auto Parts,Atlanta,Ga.1936" If someone tried to reproduce that store today for that nostalgia look they would end up getting it all wrong and the place would look as phony and contrived as one of those Cracker Barrell General Store restaurants you […]
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• Comment on Arthur Rothstein: Jake’s Auto Parts Highway 80 Forth Worth Texas by JoAnn December 2, 2020
  In reply to Henri. What a horrible thought.
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SassyZenGirl

• Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020
  Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but this is an easy one to start and doesn’t require any start up funding. In fact, you can start with your smartphone camera. Ready? You Ready Are You Ready GIF from Youready GIFs   What is stock footage and how does it work? Stock footage […]
  Gundi Gabrielle

Stump the Bookseller

• 349F: Boy with gigantic tall spoon catching clouds December 2, 2020
  I am seeking a vintage children’s anthology possibly printed somewhere between 1940s-1960s. Possibly earlier. The main clue is an illustration of a boy holding a huge spoon, (tall like a ladder) scooping up clouds. The featured poem with the illustration … Continue reading →
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Ana’s Attic

• New Book and Audiobook Releases Sales and Freebies | December 2020 December 1, 2020
  New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated almost daily Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? See the full November Release Recap here Where has this year gone? You would think it would seem so long, but it seems to have just disappeared, and I feel like I am never […]
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Shorpy

• The Stag Table: 1940 December 3, 2020
  May 1940. "Boys eating their lunch at the WPA nursery school at Casa Grande Valley Farms. Pinal County, Arizona." Photo by Russell Lee, Farm Security Administration. View full size.
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• Holsum White: 1940 December 1, 2020
  May 1940. "In the grocery store of the Casa Grande Valley Cooperative Farms. Pinal County, Arizona." Acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
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Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

• Java, Dutch East Indies: 1918 October 20, 2020
  1918 circa, Java, Dutch East Indies, a portrait of my father-in-law's parental family. My (late) father-in-law, Marinus Wennekes, is the boy in sailor suit, who is sitting prominently in the middle in front. He was born in 1912 in Magelang, Java, Dutch Indies. He is surrounded by his parents and siblings. The father, my wife's […]
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• Cars on the Beach: 1950s October 20, 2020
  Cars drive on the beach in New York, San Diego or Virginia. The tower on the right does not appear in any other commonly available photos of New York-area beaches, so I could be completely off base. It's from the early 50s, as best I can tell from the makes of the cars depicted, and […]
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Shorpy Reader Comments

• The look of defeat December 1, 2020
  In reply to Holsum White: 1940: The last couple of images show that in 1940, an entrepreneur could have really cashed in by opening a shoeshine stand in Pinal County, Arizona.
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• May I say December 1, 2020
  In reply to Holsum White: 1940: It's time to tear the April page off the Rainbo Bread wall calendar, says the hirsute gentleman mostly out of lens range. Also, got any shoe polish for these ladies?
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Kim’s Shopping

• 5 Bollywood-Inspired Fashion Trends for 2021 December 2, 2020
  The Bollywood red carpet has long been a source of inspiration for Western culture. Many of the fabrics, patterns, and styles that have become famous in the Western hemisphere were inspired by Eastern designers and Bollywood stars.   Whether you have an upcoming formal event or want to look fabulous for your next Zoom meeting, […]
  Tina

Thoroughly Reviewed

• Best Travel Makeup Bag May 23, 2020
  Travel Makeup Bag Comparison habe ROWNYEON HaloVa Relavel Rownyeon Pro MelodySusie Ac.y.c Mossio B & C Chomeiu Material Nylon OxfordFabric Nylon Oxford Fabric PU...
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Whimpulsive

• Wordless Wednesday #539 February 12, 2020
  Signs of Spring For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.
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Debra Lynn Dadd

• Way to neutralize chlorine in wash water? Copy November 30, 2020
  Question from Marie I think we just figured out that my teenager with MCS is very sensitive to the chlorine in our municipal water (used for washing clothes, of course). We are at a temporary location. When we find a place to move to, I planned on getting a whole house filter system which I […]
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• Tips for Non-Toxic Holiday Gatherings Copy November 22, 2020
  One of the best things about the holidays is gathering together with family and friends for special meals and gift-giving.  Unfortunately, all of that cooking and decorating can add to indoor air pollution and toxic exposures.  Here are some easy tips to keep your gathering safe and healthy.   Avoid Candles and Scented Décor Candles […]
  Lisa Powers

BloominThyme

• Sun Hemp Cover Crop August 12, 2020
  Sun hemp is a perfect cover crop for building the quality of your soil. And soil is everything when it comes to the garden. Soil provides nutrients for plants to be absorbed via their roots and retains moisture for the plant. Well-aerated soil is important and can be achieved by adding compost to your soil. […]
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• Successful Pineapple Harvest July 31, 2020
  At last, I have achieved a successful pineapple harvest from my backyard garden. It didn’t require much effort, but it did require patience. Years of patience. Generally pineapples take about two and a half years to harvest. On the advice of a friend, I planted these pineapple four and five years ago. He said it […]
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Word of the day

• brainiac December 3, 2020
  Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 3, 2020 is: brainiac • \BRAY-nee-ak\  • noun : a very intelligent person Examples: "As the Kendall Square Association advocates for transportation fixes, the Cambridge group likes to say that you can't find the cure for cancer while sitting in traffic. You can't. But all this congestion might […]
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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

• Hugh Grant on The Undoing, Paddington 2, and why a children’s book about a stick makes him cry December 3, 2020
  For years, the world thought that Hugh Grant was actually the charming, stammering Brit that we’d seen light up screens in what felt like dozens of remarkably successful and endearing romantic comedies. That’s not him, though—and that’s why Grant chose to step away from those types of roles and from much of acting in…Read more...
  Marah Eakin on TV Club, shared by Marah Eakin to The A.V. Club
• Let’s check in on The Unicorn with an episode directed by Matthew A. Cherry December 3, 2020
  Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Thursday, December 3. All times are Eastern. Read more...
  Allison Shoemaker on TV Club, shared by Allison Shoemaker to The A.V. Club
• At last, the Aubrey Plaza/Jason Statham murder team-up we've been dreaming of December 3, 2020
  Fulfilling every dream we’ve ever had about Aubrey Plaza and Jason Statham teaming up to kill people—i.e., like, most dreams we’ve been having since roughly 2016—Deadline reports that the unlikely duo are teaming up for a new Guy Ritchie film where they’ll presumably do that thing we said they’d do. Plaza is fresh off…Read more...
  William Hughes on News, shared by William Hughes to The A.V. Club
• AMC+ to air first-ever Walking Dead holiday special December 3, 2020
  It’s time to deck the halls with buckets of guts, apparently, as AMC+—Motto: “A thing that exists”—announced today that it’s just made plans for the first-ever The Walking Dead holiday special. The hour-long program will be hosted by Talking Dead’s Chris Hardwick (sigh), and will feature past and current cast members…Read more...
  William Hughes on News, shared by William Hughes to The A.V. Club

DamnDelicious

• Meatball Baked Ziti November 5, 2020
  Cheesy baked ziti with the easiest homemade meatballs. Quick to prepare and so so good. Comfort food at its best here! Baked ziti. My all-time favorite kind of comfort food. Except, I couldn’t just leave it like that. No, I couldn’t. I threw in some homemade meatballs and topped this entire bad boy with burrata […]
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• Slow Cooker Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli October 28, 2020
  Everyone’s FAVORITE Olive Garden soup made so easily in the crockpot! Just set it and forget it! Guys, it’s snowing. No joke. It has been snowing two days straight in the midwest. And yes, Cartman has his winter beanie ready to go. That being said, you can find me by the fireplace, chunky sweaters and […]
  Chungah @ Damn Delicious

The Authors’ Billboard

• A New Version of Me November 28, 2020
  I hope everyone who celebrates Thanksgiving found a joyful, if not traditional way to enjoy the holiday, in view of the problems we’re facing during this pandemic. My son and his lovely wife invited me to visit their home and stay for a few days, because I haven’t misbehaved during the pandemic – their trust […]
  Susan Jean Ricci
• Commercials: Beautiful Christmas Thoughts and So Much More November 27, 2020
  Hello and Happy Black Friday, although this year may not be as big a shopping blow-out as in previous years. I, for one, am avoiding all stores and in-person shopping. There is nothing I need so badly that I can’t find it online or in one of the three places I shop for food and […]
  Susanne Matthews

ezvid

• 6 Best Roll Up Keyboards 2020 December 2, 2020
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