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On This Day

1212 – The Golden Bull of Sicily is issued to confirm the hereditary royal title in Bohemia for the Přemyslid dynasty.
The Golden Bull of Sicily (Czech: Zlatá bula sicilská; Latin: Bulla Aurea Siciliæ) was a decree issued by the King of Sicily and future Emperor Frederick II in Basel on 26 September 1212 that confirmed the royal title obtained by Ottokar I of Bohemia in 1198, declaring him and his heirs kings of Bohemia.[1][2] The kingship signified the exceptional status of Bohemia within the Holy Roman Empire.

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1422 – After the brief Gollub War, the Teutonic Knights sign the Treaty of Melno with Poland and Lithuania.[3]
The Treaty of Melno (Lithuanian: Melno taika; Polish: Pokój melneński) or Treaty of Lake Melno (‹See Tfd›German: Friede von Melnosee) was a peace treaty ending the Gollub War. It was signed on 27 September 1422, between the Teutonic Knights and an alliance of the Kingdom of Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania at Lake Melno (‹See Tfd›German: Melnosee, Meldensee; Polish: Jezioro Mełno), east of Graudenz (Grudziądz). The treaty resolved territorial disputes between the Knights and Lithuania regarding Lithuania Minor and Samogitia, which had dragged on since 1382, and determined the Prussian–Lithuanian border, which afterwards remained unchanged for about 500 years. A portion of the original border survives as a portion of the modern border between the Republic of Lithuania and Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia, making it one of the oldest and most stable borders in Europe.[1]

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351 – Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius.[3]
The Battle of Mursa was fought on 28 September 351 between the eastern Roman armies led by the Emperor Constantius II and the western forces supporting the usurper Magnentius. It took place at Mursa, near the Via Militaris in the province of Pannonia (modern Osijek, Croatia). The battle, one of the bloodiest in Roman history, was a pyrrhic victory for Constantius.

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Born On This Day

1406 – Thomas de Ros, 8th Baron de Ros, English soldier and politician (d. 1430)
Thomas Ros or Roos, 8th Baron Ros of Helmsley (26 September 1406 – 18 August 1430) was an English peer.

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1271 – Wenceslaus II of Bohemia, King of Bohemia and Poland (d. 1305)[20]
Wenceslaus II Přemyslid (Czech: Václav II.; Polish: Wacław II Czeski; 27 September[2] 1271 – 21 June 1305) was King of Bohemia (1278–1305), Duke of Cracow (1291–1305), and King of Poland (1296–1305).

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1494 – Agnolo Firenzuola, Italian poet and playwright (d. 1545)[48]
Agnolo Firenzuola (28 September 1493 – 27 June 1543) was an Italian writer and poet, of mainly secular works, despite having been a Vallombrosan monk.

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FYI

 
 
NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
EarthSky News
 
 
This Day in Tech History
 
 
This Day In History
 
 
Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
Wise Trivia
 
 

Condolences
BBC News: Tributes have poured in for Dame Maggie Smith, star of the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, who has died aged 89

Dame Margaret Natalie Smith CH DBE (28 December 1934 − 27 September 2024) was a British actress. Known for her wit in comedic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades and was one of Britain’s most recognisable and prolific actresses.[1] She received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award as well as nominations for six Laurence Olivier Awards. Smith was one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.[2]At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Nelson Richard DeMille (August 23, 1943 – September 17, 2024)was an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The General’s Daughter. DeMille also wrote under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay, and Brad Matthews.

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I don’t like mysteries, which is why I want to solve them. It bothers me that there are things I don’t know.
There are days when you might hate what you’ve written, but you love your life because you’re able to make your own world.
Nelson DeMille,
writer
1943-2024
 
 
 
 

By Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com: NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ women awarded Congressional Gold Medals
 
 
 
 

By James Clear: 3-2-1: On cheat codes, love as a creative force, and how to make something great

Craig Medred: Surprise, surprise
 
 
 
 

By Matt Lee, Tedium: No Plane? No Problem What it’s like to travel across the country via Amtrak—and what you need to know if you want to do it yourself.

 
 
By Ernie Smith, Tedium: Tethered On the freedom that cellular modems gave to consumers—and how mobile companies tried to claw it back during the iPhone era.
 
 

By Ernie Smith, Tedium: The Paywall’s Final Frontier Word that CNN is getting a paywall feels like a sign that good information is more expensive than ever.
 
 
 
 

Helen Hegener, Sled Dogs in America: The Art of Veryl Goodnight

This book is an in-depth look at the incredible paintings done by the award-winning Colorado artist who has elevated the history of sled dogs to an exhibit at the prestigious Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona. Running for nine months, from July, 2024 through April, 2025, the exhibit showcases not only the paintings done by Veryl Goodnight, but includes the history behind the paintings as researched by Alaskan historian Helen Hegener, author of the landmark book Sled Dogs in North America (Northern Light Media, 2023).

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Ann Wilson of Heart: A health update from Ann.

 
 
 
 
Excellent!
Nick Freitas: I channeled Ron Swanson for this one.
 
 
 
 
Colion Noir: Exposed, Kamala Harris Sponsored Handgun Ban & Confiscation Bill
 
 
 
 
Interesting, depressing and WTF??
Andy Stumpf, IronClad: A Serial Killer Targeting Veterans? (with Jake Adelstein) I IRONCLAD
 
 
 
 

Alejandro Villanueva – 10th Mountain Divison to the NFL | BRCC #322
 
 
 
 
Cleared Hot Podcast: Andy Vs. Michael – Round 9 – The Ginger goes to Italy
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Recipes

By Eric Kim, NY Times Cooking: Mayo Corn Fried Rice
 
 
By Melissa Clark, NY Times Cooking: Crispy-Edged Quesadilla

 
 
By Ali Slagle, NY Times Cooking: Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
 
 
By Eric Kim, NY Times Cooking: Chilled Tofu With Gochujang Sauce
 
 
By Erin: Butterfinger Poke Cake
 
 
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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1066 – In the Battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada, the invading King of Norway, is defeated by King Harold II of England.[2]
The Battle of Stamford Bridge (Old English: Gefeoht æt Stanfordbrycge) took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire, in England, on 25 September 1066, between an English army under King Harold Godwinson and an invading Norwegian force led by King Harald Hardrada and the English king’s brother Tostig Godwinson. After a bloody battle, both Hardrada and Tostig, along with most of the Norwegians, were killed. Although Harold Godwinson repelled the Norwegian invaders, his army was defeated by the Normans at Hastings less than three weeks later. The battle has traditionally been presented as symbolising the end of the Viking Age, although major Scandinavian campaigns in Britain and Ireland occurred in the following decades, such as those of King Sweyn Estrithson of Denmark in 1069–1070 and King Magnus Barefoot of Norway in 1098 and 1102–1103.

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Born On This Day

1525 – Steven Borough, English explorer and navigator (d. 1584)
Steven Borough (25 September 1525 – 12 July 1584) was an English navigator and an early Arctic explorer. He was master of the first English ship to reach the White Sea in 1553 and open trade with Russia on behalf of the Muscovy Company. He became an expert on piloting in Arctic waters and was one of the earliest English practitioners of the new scientific methods of navigation.[1] He was widely sought out for his knowledge by English and Spanish mariners.

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FYI

 
 
NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
EarthSky News
 
 
This Day in Tech History
 
 
This Day In History
 
 
Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
Wise Trivia
 
 

By Elyse Wild, Elle: She’s on a Roller-Skating Mission to Honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Roller derby athlete Melissa Skeet has been skating across the country for months to foster hope and healing.
 
 
 
 

John C. Dvorak & Adam Curry, NO AGENDA: Special Offer. ❤️ Wild Memes. News.

Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Male Eastern Bluebird In Autumn
 
 
Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Great Horned Owl Mystery – Things That Go Hoot In The Night
 
 
Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Tufted Titmouse Video Plus A Bonus Photo
 
 
 
 
By Matt Goff, Sitka Nature: Sitka Nature Show #310 – Jon Shaw (encore)

NYT Wirecutter: How to organize life’s most important documents and more ->

By Katie Yee, Literary Hub: 13 Books That Will Actually Make You Laugh Out Loud From ‘The Sellout’ to ‘A Confederacy of Dunces’.
 
 
 
 

By Molly Gregory, Mental Floss: 10 Chance Meetings That Changed the World Whether you call it destiny or coincidence, there’s no denying that these chance encounters changed the world.

The Marginalian by Maria Popova: Midweek Pick-Me-Up: An Introvert’s Field Guide to Friendship — Thoreau on the Challenges and Rewards of Candid Connection
 
 
 
 

CBS Mornings: The Dish: Bomb Biscuit puts Atlanta on the map for the best Southern-style biscuits
 
 
 
 

Cleared Hot Podcast: War’s Realities, Overcoming Failure, and Ethical Dilemmas

Recipes

Taste of Home: Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
 
 
Taste of Home: Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
 
 
Simply Recipes: The Julia Child Salmon Recipe I’ve Been Making for 25 Years (It’s Foolproof)

 
 
Taste of Home: Oreo Dump Cake
 
 
Simply Recipes: Sad Cake
 
 
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Love Swept & The Smitten Word

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Pixel of Ink

The Rock Stars of Romance

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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1187 – Saladin begins the Siege of Jerusalem.
The Siege of Jerusalem lasted from 20 September to 2 October 1187, when Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city to Saladin. Earlier that summer, Saladin had defeated the kingdom’s army and conquered several cities. Balian was charged with organizing a defense. The city was full of refugees but had few soldiers. Despite this fact the defenders managed to repulse several attempts by Saladin’s army to take the city by storm. Balian bargained with Saladin to buy safe passage for many, and the city was peacefully surrendered with limited bloodshed. Though Jerusalem fell, it was not the end of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, as the capital shifted first to Tyre and later to Acre after the Third Crusade. Latin Christians responded in 1189 by launching the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart, Philip Augustus, and Frederick Barbarossa separately.[1] In Jerusalem, Saladin restored Muslim holy sites and generally showed tolerance towards Christians; he allowed Orthodox and Eastern Christian pilgrims to visit the holy sites freely—though Frankish (i.e. Catholic) pilgrims were required to pay a fee for entry. The control of Christian affairs in the city was handed over to the patriarch of Constantinople.

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1217 – Livonian Crusade: The Estonian leader Lembitu and Livonian leader Caupo of Turaida are killed in the Battle of St. Matthew’s Day.[3]
The Battle of Matthew’s Day (Estonian: Madisepäeva lahing) was fought near Viljandi (probably in Vanamõisa) on 21 September 1217[1][2] during the Livonian Crusade. The adversaries were the Sword Brethren (a German Crusading order) with their recently converted Livonian and Latgalian allies versus an army of 6,000 Estonian men from different counties, led by Lembitu, who had attempted to unify the Estonians. The Germans won, although the converted Livonian chieftain Caupo of Turaida died. Lembitu was also killed, and many other Estonians were forced to convert.

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1499 – The Treaty of Basel concludes the Swabian War.[3]
The Treaty of Basel of 22 September 1499 was an armistice following the Battle of Dornach, concluding the Swabian War, fought between the Swabian League and the Old Swiss Confederacy.[1]

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1122 – Pope Callixtus II and Holy Roman Emperor Henry V agree to the Concordat of Worms to put an end to the Investiture Controversy.[2]
The Concordat of Worms (Latin: Concordatum Wormatiense; German: Wormser Konkordat), also referred to as the Pactum Callixtinum or Pactum Calixtinum, was an agreement between the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire which regulated the procedure for the appointment of bishops and abbots in the Empire. Signed on 23 September 1122 in the German city of Worms by Pope Callixtus II and Emperor Henry V, the agreement set an end to the Investiture Controversy, a conflict between state and church over the right to appoint religious office holders that had begun in the middle of the 11th century.

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1645 – The Battle of Rowton Heath in England is a Parliamentarian victory over a Royalist army commanded in person by King Charles.
The Battle of Rowton Heath, also known as the Battle of Rowton Moor, occurred on 24 September 1645 during the English Civil War. The Parliamentarians, commanded by Sydnam Poyntz, inflicted a significant defeat on the Royalists under the personal command of King Charles I, inflicting heavy losses and preventing Charles from relieving the siege of Chester.

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Born On This Day

1449 – Philipp I, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg (d. 1500)

Count Philipp I of Hanau-Münzenberg, nicknamed Philipp the Younger, (20 September 1449, at Windecken Castle – 26 August 1500) was a son of Count Reinhard III of Hanau and Countess Palatine Margaret of Mosbach. He was the Count of Hanau from 1452 to 1458. The county was then divided between him and his uncle Philipp the Elder. Philipp the Younger received Hanau-Münzenberg and ruled there from 1458 until his death.

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1051 – Bertha of Savoy (d. 1087)
Bertha of Savoy (21 September 1051 – 27 December 1087), also called Bertha of Turin, was Queen of Germany from 1066 and Holy Roman Empress from 1084 until 1087 as the first wife of Emperor Henry IV.

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1373 – Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester (d. 1400)
Thomas Despenser, 2nd Baron Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester KG (22 September 1373 – 13 January 1400) was the son of Edward le Despenser, 1st Baron le Despencer, whom he succeeded in 1375.

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1495 – Bagrat III of Imereti, King of Imereti (d. 1565)
Bagrat III (Georgian: ბაგრატ III) (1495-1565), of the Bagrationi dynasty, was a king (mepe) of Imereti from April 1, 1510, to 1565. He succeeded upon the death of his father, Alexander II, and faced repeated assaults from the Ottoman Turks as well as the conflicts with his ostensible vassal princes of Mingrelia, Guria, and Abkhazia who were frequently joining the enemy.

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1301 – Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, English soldier (d. 1372)[9]
Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, 2nd Baron Stafford (24 September 1301 – 31 August 1372), KG, of Stafford Castle and Madeley Castle[3] in Staffordshire, was an English nobleman and a notable soldier during the Hundred Years’ War against France.

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FYI

 
 
NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
EarthSky News
 
 
This Day in Tech History
 
 
This Day In History
 
 
Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
Wise Trivia
 
 

By MessyNessy 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 711): Just a Female Street fight duel with sand-filled socks; Triangular Letters; Mmmm, Antique Buttons; The Underrated Magic of Old Hollywood Bloopers; Vintage movie theater concession stands; Lunch in 1980s Paris with Charlotte Rampling and Rudolf Nureyev; Elton John’s forgotten Wedding; These Incredible 1920s Gothic Illustrations for Carmen and more ->

Mike’s Backyard Nursery: Overwintering Mums Outdoors the Easy Way

 
 
 
 
By Open Culture: Moebius Gives 18 Wisdom-Filled Tips to Aspiring Artists
 
 
By Colin Marshall, Open Culture: The Real Reason Why Music Is Getting Worse: Rick Beato Explains
 
 
By Colin Marshall, Open Culture: How a 16th-Century Explorer’s Sailing Ship Worked: An Animated Video Takes You on a Comprehensive Tour
 
 
Open Culture: David Bowie Songs Reimagined as Pulp Fiction Book Covers: Space Oddity, Heroes, Life on Mars & More

Craig Medred: Dubious distinction
 
 
 
 

Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Hatch Year Northern Mockingbird In Fall

 
 
 
 
Lance Whitney, Contributor, ZDNet: The NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a week – here’s why
 
 
 
 
I am Second: Brian Birdwell – Burned but not broken.
 
 
 
 
Tucker Carlson Network: Kid Rock Calls Out Politicians Who Want Fame Instead of Serving America

 
 
 
 
Excellent!
Mike Ritland: Former CIA Intelligence Officer Andrew Bustamante
 
 
 
 

Shawn Ryan Show: John “Shrek” McPhee – The Sheriff of Baghdad | SRS #133
 
 
 
 
Excellent!
Cleared Hot Podcast: Bill Thompson – From Special Missions to Spartan Forge

Ideas

Instructables: Delta Wing Soda Can Chuck Glider: Make and Fly Your Own Soda Can Airplane!
 
 
 
 

Recipes

Instructables: Tasty Apple Cinnamon Puff Pastry With a Crispy Crust

 
 
Simply Recipes: The 30-Minute Meal I Can’t Stop Making When you ditch the soon-to-be-soggy taco bowl for tostadas, this Tex-Mex treat becomes a main dish salad the whole family can enjoy.

 
 
Just the Recipe: Paste the URL to any recipe, click submit, and it’ll return literally JUST the recipe- no ads, no life story of the writer, no nothing EXCEPT the recipe.
 
 
DamnDelicious
 
 

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Indie Bound

Love Swept & The Smitten Word

Mystery & Thriller Most Wanted

Pixel of Ink

The Rock Stars of Romance

Book Blogs & Websites:

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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1356 – Battle of Poitiers: An English army under the command of Edward the Black Prince defeats a French army and captures King John II.[3]
The Battle of Poitiers was fought on 19 September 1356 between a French army commanded by King John II and an Anglo-Gascon force under Edward, the Black Prince, during the Hundred Years’ War. It took place in western France, 5 miles (8 km) south of Poitiers, when approximately 14,000 to 16,000 French attacked a strong defensive position held by 6,000 Anglo-Gascons.

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Born On This Day

931 – Mu Zong, emperor of the Liao Dynasty (d. 969)
Emperor Muzong of Liao (19 September 931 – 12 March 969), personal name Yelü Jing, infant name Shulü, was the fourth emperor of the Khitan-led Liao dynasty of China. He was the eldest son of the second Liao emperor, Emperor Taizong. He succeeded his cousin, Emperor Shizong, after the latter was murdered in 951.

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FYI

 
 
NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
EarthSky News
 
 
This Day in Tech History
 
 
This Day In History
 
 
Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
Wise Trivia
 
 

Scott Jared Simon (December 9, 1948 – September 5, 2024) also known as Screamin’ Scott Simon, was an American pianist known for playing in Sha Na Na from April 1970 until the band’s disbandment in December 2022.[1]

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Wickersham’s Conscience: R.I.P. Screamin’ Scott Simon, 1948-2024
 
 
 
 
James Clear: 3-2-1: On the source of inspiration, the bond between love and grief, and the power of hope

By Amy McCarthy, Eater: Tupperware, You Got Real Weird in the End Tupperware’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing feels inevitable as the brand fell behind the times
 
 
 
 

InvestigateTV: Tattoo artists help trafficking victims cover up scars of the past
 
 
Soul Survior Ink
 
 
 
 
Craig Medred: Road kill
A new Anchorage record

Drivers of motor vehicles killed four pedestrians on Anchorage roads in five days last week and few residents of Alaska’s largest city paid it much attention.

Imagine if bears had killed even half as many in the same amount of time. Hysteria would have reigned.

All of which says something about the confused state of risk assessment in the far north and the attitudes of Alaska drivers. Many have only one thing on their mind when they get behind the wheel: getting to where they want to go as fast as possible.

Driving defensively is on the outs. Driving offensively is increasingly on the in.

Alaskans are not alone in this. Being in a car or truck anywhere in American remains dangerous. Far more people are killed in vehicle collisions than die in firearm homicides, but seat belts and air bags have helped to reduce the in-vehicle fatalities somewhat.

For anyone else near a roadway, it’s a different story. The risks for pedestrians and cyclists have risen substantially.

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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN: Hershey is turning its candy into energy drinks and protein powders with C4

 
 
 
 
By Bill Chappell, NPR: U.S. sues Dali ship owner and operator for $100 million over Baltimore bridge collapse

Mike Glover Actual: Trump Assassination Again!? Why this won’t stop
 
 
 
 

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) calls for VA accountability following shortfall – September 19, 2024

Recipes

Taste of Home: Taco Chili

Taste of Home: Chicken Pasta Casserole

 
 
Just the Recipe: Paste the URL to any recipe, click submit, and it’ll return literally JUST the recipe- no ads, no life story of the writer, no nothing EXCEPT the recipe.
 
 
DamnDelicious
 
 

E-book Deals:

BookGorilla

The Book Blogger List

BookBub

The Book Junction: Where Readers Go To Discover Great New Fiction!

Books A Million

Digital Book Spot

eBookSoda

eBooks Habit

FreeBooksy

Indie Bound

Love Swept & The Smitten Word

Mystery & Thriller Most Wanted

Pixel of Ink

The Rock Stars of Romance

Book Blogs & Websites:

Alaskan Book Cafe

Alternative-Read.com

Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1762 – Seven Years’ War: Battle of Signal Hill.[2]
The Battle of Signal Hill was fought on September 15, 1762, and was the last battle of the North American theatre of the Seven Years’ War. A British force under Lieutenant Colonel William Amherst recaptured St. John’s,[1][non-primary source needed] which the French had seized earlier that year in a surprise attack.

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1732 – In Campo Maior, Portugal, a storm hits the Armory and a violent explosion ensues, killing two-thirds of its inhabitants.
Campo Maior (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɐ̃pu mɐˈjɔɾ] ⓘ) is a municipality in the Portalegre District, Alentejo Region, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,456,[1] in an area of 247.20 square kilometres (95.44 sq mi).[2] It is bordered by Spain on the North and East, by Elvas Municipality on the Southeast, and by Arronches Municipality on the West.

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 1382 – Louis the Great’s daughter, Mary, is crowned “king” of Hungary.[2]
Mary, also known as Maria of Anjou (Hungarian: Anjou Mária, Croatian: Marija Anžuvinska, Polish: Maria Andegaweńska; 1371 – 17 May 1395), reigned as Queen of Hungary and Croatia between 1382 and 1385, and from 1386 until her death. She was the daughter of Louis the Great, King of Hungary and Poland, and his wife, Elizabeth of Bosnia. Mary’s marriage to Sigismund of Luxembourg, a member of the imperial Luxembourg dynasty, was already decided before her first birthday. A delegation of Polish prelates and lords confirmed her right to succeed her father in Poland in 1379.

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1048 – Battle of Kapetron between a combined Byzantine-Georgian army and a Seljuq army.[3]
The Battle of Kapetron or Kapetrou was fought between a Byzantine-Georgian army and the Seljuq Turks at the plain of Kapetron (modern Hasankale/Pasinler in northeastern Turkey) in 1048. The event was the culmination of a major raid led by the Seljuq prince Ibrahim Inal into Byzantine-ruled Armenia. A combination of factors meant that the regular Byzantine forces were at a considerable numerical disadvantage against the Turks: the local thematic armies had been disbanded, while many of the professional troops had been diverted to the Balkans to face the revolt of Leo Tornikios. As a result, the Byzantine commanders, Aaron and Katakalon Kekaumenos, disagreed on how best to confront the invasion. Kekaumenos favoured an immediate and pre-emptive strike, while Aaron favoured a more cautious strategy until the arrival of reinforcements. Emperor Constantine IX chose the latter option and ordered his forces to adopt a passive stance, while requesting aid from the ruler of Georgian Duchy of Kldekari, Liparit IV. This allowed the Turks to ravage at will, notably leading to the sack and destruction of the great commercial centre of Artze.

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1461 – Jacopo Salviati, Italian politician (d. 1533)[15]
acopo Salviati (15 September 1461 – 6 September 1533) was a Florentine politician and son-in-law of Lorenzo de’ Medici. On 10 September 1486 he married Lorenzo’s daughter Lucrezia de’ Medici, with whom he had ten children. The son of Giovanni Salviati and Maddalena Gondi, he devoted himself to the economic affairs of the family, becoming very wealthy. He then engaged in political life. He was Prior of the Guilds of Florence in 1499 and 1518, then gonfaloniere of Justice in 1514. In 1513, he was appointed ambassador to Rome.

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1386 – Henry V of England (d. 1422)[11]
Henry V (16 September 1386 – 31 August 1422), also called Henry of Monmouth, was King of England from 1413 until his death in 1422. Despite his relatively short reign, Henry’s outstanding military successes in the Hundred Years’ War against France made England one of the strongest military powers in Europe. Immortalised in Shakespeare’s “Henriad” plays, Henry is known and celebrated as one of the greatest warrior-kings of medieval England.

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1479 – Celio Calcagnini, Italian astronomer (d. 1541)[20]
Celio Calcagnini (Ferrara, 17 September 1479 – Ferrara, 24 April 1541), also known as Caelius Calcagninus, was an Italian humanist and scientist from Ferrara. His learning as displayed in his collected works is very broad.[1]

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1091 – Andronikos Komnenos, Byzantine prince and general (d. 1130/31)
Andronikos Komnenos (Greek: Ἀνδρόνικος Κομνηνός; 18 September 1091 – 1130/31) was a Byzantine prince and military commander. The second-born son of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, he was named sebastokrator and participated in the Battle of Philomelion against the Seljuk Turks. He opposed the succession of his older brother John II Komnenos to the throne in 1118, but was allowed to remain at court, and served in at least two of John II’s campaigns in the Balkans. He died of an illness in 1130/31. His wife and offspring are relatively obscure, and may have died early.

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Condolences
Toriano Adaryll “Tito” Jackson (October 15, 1953 – September 15, 2024) was an American musician. He was a founding member of the Jackson 5 (later known as the Jacksons), who rose to fame in the late 1960s and 1970s with the Motown label and later had continued success with the group on the Epic label in the late 1970s and 1980s. Jackson began a solo career in 2003 performing as a blues musician. Throughout his career, he was nominated for three Grammy Awards[1] and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Jackson 5.[2]

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Craig Medred: A century worst

By MessyNessy, 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 710): This delightful collector of tiny things; This charming 1950s menu; Portrait of a Home with Barbara Cartland; An Online Museum of Found Grocery Lists; This Round-up of Wacky Vintage Transport; The Valuable Secret of the Central Park’s Lampposts; What was it like to be a teenager in the Victorian era? And more ->
 
 
 
 

By Carl Zimmer, Photographs by Graham Dickie: The New York Times: A Fungus Decimated American Bats. Now Scientists Are Fighting Back. Researchers have found several promising ways to thwart the fungus, which causes the deadly white-nose syndrome in bats.

 
 
 
 
The Wirectter: The Best Smart Smoke Alarm

By Hannah Morrill and Marci Robin, Allure: 8 Game-Changing Hacks You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Vaseline Your lips won’t mind if you share the love with other parts of your face.
 
 
 
 

Jake Wynn – Public Historian: “A Woman’s View” of the Lattimer Massacre | September 10, 1897
 
 
 
 
Amazing!
Just A Car Guy: I’m often entranced by people making things, or restoring them… but when making things, to see how expertly the plan comes together, and so many types of construction and mechanics are utilized in the make… it’s so impressive
 
 
 
 
Sheriff Chitwood says deputies will continue to arrest and identify students who threaten schools
 
 
 
 
Navy SEAL Smuggles Dog Out of Afghanistan – Bringing Frank Home with Jeff Reid | Mike Drop 205
 
 
Racing the Iditarod with Navy SEAL Dog Musher Jeff Reid | Mike Drop

 
 
Mike Ritland: Navy SEAL Iditarod Racer Jeff Reid
 
 
 
 
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Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1402 – Battle of Homildon Hill results in an English victory over Scotland.
The Battle of Holmedon Hill or Battle of Homildon Hill was a conflict between English and Scottish armies on 14 September 1402 in Northumberland, England. The battle was recounted in William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1. Although Humbleton Hill is the modern name of the site, over the centuries it has been variously named Homildon, Hameldun, Holmedon, and Homilheugh.

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938 – Sahib ibn Abbad, Persian scholar and statesman (d. 995)
Abu’l-Qāsim Ismāʿīl ibn ʿAbbād ibn al-ʿAbbās (Persian: ابوالقاسم اسماعیل بن عباد بن عباس; born 938 – died 30 March 995), better known as Ṣāḥib ibn ʿAbbād (صاحب بن عباد), also known as al-Ṣāḥib (الصاحب), was a Persian scholar and statesman, who served as the grand vizier of the Buyid rulers of Ray from 976 to 995.[1][2]

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NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
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This Day in Tech History
 
 
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Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
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Condolences.
Michaela Mabinty DePrince (born Mabinty Bangura; 6 January 1995 – September 2024) was a Sierra Leonean-American ballet dancer who danced with the Boston Ballet.

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World-renowned ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at age 29
 
 
 
 
Favorite mix?
By Mara Weinraub, The kitchn: We Tried 12 Hot Cocoa Mixes — And No One Saw the Winner Coming After a cozy afternoon of sipping and tallying, these are the hot cocoa mixes we’re stocking in our pantry this season.
 
 
 
 
Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Northern Parula Delight At Summer’s End
 
 
 
 

Rare Historical Photos: Awkward Glamour Shots: Hilarious Studio Portraits from the 1980s and 1990s

 
 
 
 
By Ken Budd, Saturday Evening Post: What Makes a Good Life? As director of the longest-running study on human happiness, Dr. Robert Waldinger has some simple essential advice for feeling good: Make friends, keep friends, treasure friends.

 
 
 
 
Does our or your state have an App to notify Law Enforcement?
FortifyFL

Quick and Easy Safety Tip Submission
By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics and videos and optionally submit their contact information.

FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out.
 
 
Two 13-year-olds arrested in Hendry County school threat investigation
This interview mentions FortifyFL (Foritfy Florida) app.
 
 
 
 

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Auggie and I have big news! #parrot #quakerparrot #birds #rescue

Ideas

By James Felton, Maddy Chapman, IFL Science: It Is Surprisingly Easy To Build Your Own Particle Detector At Home With just a few readily available materials you can create your own particle detector at home.
 
 
 
 

Recipes

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Taste of Home: I Tried Deep-Fried Ranch Dressing at the Minnesota State Fair, and I’d Order It Again
 
 
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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

379 – Yax Nuun Ahiin I is crowned as 15th Ajaw of Tikal
Yax Nuun Ahiin I, also known as Curl Snout and Curl Nose (died 17 June 404?), was a 4th-century ruler of the Maya city of Tikal. His name, when transcribed, is YAX-?-AH:N, translated “First ? Crocodile”. He took the throne on 12 September 379 and reigned until his death.[N 1][1] He is referred to by the Mayan title ajaw, meaning lord.

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678 – K’inich Ahkal Mo’ Nahb III, Mayan ruler (d. 730)
Kʼinich Ahkal Moʼ Nahb III[N 1] also known as Chaacal III and Akul Anab III, (13 September 678–c.736), was an ajaw of the Maya city of Palenque. He took the throne on 30 December 721, reigning until c.736.[N 2][1]

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Pavel Kosenko: Recreation of colors from 3 separated B&W Prokudin-Gorsky positive glasses

Ground, Burst Your Bubble: Texas billionaire could force Greenpeace USA into bankruptcy and more ->

 
 
 
 
Mia McPherson’s On The Wing Photography: Young Male Ruby-throated Hummingbird In Rain

By Julie Vick, Humor Me: Tips for Pitching Author Interview Pieces And some things to consider before you pitch

The Marginalian by Maria Popova: Audubon on other minds and the secret knowledge of animals, the paradox of joy with Nick Cave and Lisel Mueller, how Dostoyevsky became a writer
 
 
 
 

By Open Culture: Stanford Continuing Studies Offering an Online Course Exploring the Music of the Grateful Dead
 
 
By Colin Marshall, Open Culture: Michio Kaku Demystifies the God Equation: The Key to Understanding Everything
 
 

By Open Culture: Watch The Idea, the First Animated Film to Deal with Big, Philosophical Ideas (1932)
 
 
 
 

By Thomas White, Aeon: What Did Hannah Arendt Really Mean by the Banality of Evil? The trial has been over for decades, but the debate it sparked rages on.
 
 
 
 

By David Zipper, City Lab: The Rise and Fall of the Klaxon, the World’s Most Annoying Car Horn
 
 
 
 
LionHeart FilmWorks: The Ultimate Civil War Series – Episode – “Days of Infamy” – LionHeart Original

Cleared Hot Podcast: Debates, Business, and Podcasting

Ironclad: Should the U.S Military Be Deployed to Fight Cartels? I MIKE GLOVER & ANDY STUMPF

Recipes

Wirecutter: Love Natural Peanut Butter but Hate the Stirring? This Doodad Is a Game Changer.
 
 
Kickass Baker: 3 Ingredient Bread

 
 
Taste of Home: 52 Brand-New Recipes to Try This Month

 
 
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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1213 – Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort, 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Battle of Muret.
The Battle of Muret (Occitan: Batalha de Murèth), fought on 12 September 1213 near Muret, 25 km south of Toulouse, was the last major battle of the Albigensian Crusade and one of the most notable pitched battles of the Middle Ages. Although estimates of the sizes of the respective armies vary considerably even among distinguished modern historians, it is most well known for a small force of French knights and crusaders commanded by Simon de Montfort the Elder defeating a much larger allied army led by King Peter II of Aragon and Count Raymond VI of Toulouse.

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1415 – John de Mowbray, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (d. 1461)[15]
John Mowbray, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, KG, Earl Marshal (12 September 1415 – 6 November 1461) was a fifteenth-century English magnate who, despite having a relatively short political career, played a significant role in the early years of the Wars of the Roses. Mowbray was born in 1415, the only son and heir of John de Mowbray, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, and Katherine Neville. He inherited his titles upon his father’s death in 1432. As a minor he became a ward of King Henry VI and was placed under the protection of Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, alongside whom Mowbray would later campaign in France. He seems to have had an unruly and rebellious youth. Although the details of his misconduct are unknown, they were severe enough for the King to place strictures upon him and separate him from his followers. Mowbray’s early career was spent in the military, where he held the wartime office of Earl Marshal.[note 1] Later he led the defence of England’s possessions in Normandy during the Hundred Years’ War. He fought in Calais in 1436, and during 1437–38 served as Warden of the Eastern March on the Anglo-Scottish border, before returning to Calais.

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Condolences
Sérgio Santos Mendes (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈsɛʁʒju ˈsɐ̃tuz ˈmẽdʒis]; 11 February 1941 – 5 September 2024) was a Brazilian musician. His career took off with worldwide hits by his band Brasil ’66. He released 35 albums and was known for playing bossa nova, often mixed with funk. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2012 as a co-writer of “Real in Rio” from the animated film Rio.

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Working with different people from different countries, from different cultures, I think it just helps you grow and learn new things. … It’s about the magical encounter.
Sergio Mendes,
musician
1941-2024

James Clear: 3-2-1: On the cost of success, the secret of creative work, and the power of walking

Tangle: The Haitian immigrant controversy in Ohio. Rumors about pet-eating immigrants drown out an important story. And more ->
 
 
 
 

By Enie Smith, Tedium: Can Weird Creatures Survive? Unfortunately for all of us, the internet doesn’t reward noble ideas just because they’re noble. Hence, what happened to cohost.

By Crist, Cierra Noffke , CNet: How Does Satellite Internet Work? Satellite internet is one of the most expensive broadband connections. For many rural residents, it’s one of the only internet options.

Satellite internet is one of the most expensive broadband connections. For many rural residents, it’s one of the only internet options.
 
 
 
 

Rare Historical Photos: Dynamic Photographs Capture the Joy of Early 20th-Century Amateur Sports

By Moriah House, The Take-out: The Popular Fast Food Chain That Julia Child Truly Loved

Recipes

Simply Recipes: 21 Easy Fall Casseroles I’m Making on Repeat As the weather starts to cool, let these casseroles warm you up!

 
 
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Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?

On This Day

1089 – The first synod of pope Urban II starts in Melfi, with seventy bishops and twelve abbots in attendance. The synod issues several decrees about church law and deals with the relation with the Greek part of the Church.[1][2]
The synod of Melfi was an ecclesiastical synod held in Melfi from 10 to 15 September 1089, convened by pope Urban II. Seventy bishops and twelve abbots attended and the synod dealt with various ecclesiastic topics connected to the reform movement as well the relation with the Greek part of the church.

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1390 – Lithuanian Civil War (1389–92): The Teutonic Knights begin a five-week siege of Vilnius.
he Lithuanian Civil War of 1389–1392 was the second civil conflict between Jogaila, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, and his cousin Vytautas. At issue was control of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, then the largest state in Europe.[1] Jogaila had been crowned King of Poland in 1386; he installed his brother Skirgaila as ruler of Lithuania. Skirgaila proved unpopular and Vytautas attempted to depose him. When his first attempt to take the capital city of Vilnius failed, Vytautas forged an alliance with the Teutonic Knights, their common enemy – just as both cousins had done during the Lithuanian Civil War between 1381 and 1384. Vytautas and the Knights unsuccessfully besieged Vilnius in 1390. Over the next two years it became clear that neither side could achieve a quick victory, and Jogaila proposed a compromise: Vytautas would become Grand Duke and Jogaila would remain Superior Duke. This proposal was formalized in the Ostrów Agreement of 1392, and Vytautas turned against the Knights. He went on to reign as Grand Duke of Lithuania for 38 years, and the cousins remained at peace.

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Born On This Day

1487 – Pope Julius III (d. 1555)
Pope Julius III (Latin: Iulius PP. III; Italian: Giulio III; 10 September 1487 – 23 March 1555), born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1550 to his death, in March 1555.

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1318 – Eleanor of Lancaster, countess of Arundel (d. 1372)
Eleanor of Lancaster, Countess of Arundel (sometimes called Eleanor Plantagenet;[1] 11 September 1318[2] – 11 January 1372) was the fifth daughter of Henry, 3rd Earl of Lancaster and Maud Chaworth.

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FYI

 
 
NASA: Astronomy Picture of the Day
 
 
EarthSky News
 
 
This Day in Tech History
 
 
This Day In History
 
 
Interesting Facts
 
 
Word Genius: Word of the Day
 
 
Wise Trivia
 
 
Condolences

John F. Hendrickson

Feb 28, 1965 – Aug 19, 2024

John F. Hendrickson died on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., due to cardiac arrest. He was 59. John’s sudden passing hit hard. He was well known for his sharp wit, relentless sense of humor, endless energy and generous spirit. A community celebration was held in Saratoga Springs on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at the Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. A celebration will also be held in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 19, 2024.

John’s greatest passion was his philanthropy. Especially dear to him were causes that advanced healthcare, protected animals and lifting those in underserved communities. He was a force of nature, and his generosity was beyond measure – from building a healthcare clinic to helping fund a new hospital wing to leaving tips so large service workers often chased after him thinking he had made a huge mistake. When asked about it, John would say, “It won’t change my life, but it may change theirs.”
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Condolences

James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor known for his film roles and his work in theater. He was one of the few performers to achieve the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony).[1][2][3][4] He was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1985, and was honored with the National Medal of Arts in 1992, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2009, and the Academy Honorary Award in 2011.[5][6]

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By MessyNessy, 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 709): The Making of Alex Chinneck’s new looping barge; This great little place, in Hatcher Pass, Alaska; Inside a library of pressed flowers (one of the world’s largest); One man rescuing forgotten pop songs one by one; Canoeing across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales – with a 126ft drop on either side; Or, a Quick ‘Fart Walk’ Might Be Just What You Need to End Your Day; The Prince Documentary You Might Never See; Dumpster Archeology and more ->
 
 
By MessyNessy, 13 Things I Found on the Internet Today (Vol. 708): This excellent Twitter (X) thread about a labyrinthine magical bookstore in Syracuse, NY; Dozens of Ancient Churches carved into cliffs in Tigray, Ethiopia; The first Suntan Special back in Santa Cruz after World War II, 1947; For the Next Road trip?; “We bought an abandoned farm in Italy” – One year progress and more ->

By Noel Murray, Slate: The 40 Greatest Family Games Codenames! Catan! Sorry! Transform screen time into game time with these immortal classics.
 
 
 
 

MIT Press Reader: From Chaos to Order: A Brief Cultural History of the Parking Lot Urban designer Eran Ben-Joseph charts the evolution of the humble parking lot.

 
 
 
 
Jack Carr USA: “I Was The Last Person Taken Out Alive” | Beirut Survivor: Danny Wheeler

Shawn Ryan Show: Megyn Kelly – The End of Mainstream Media | SRS #129
 
 
 
 

Mike Ritland: 9/11 Secret Service K-9 Officer Dan Hughes
 
 
 
 

Mike Glover Actual: Father Charged with Murder | Importance of Tactics
 
 
 
 

Cleared Hot Podcast: Larry Turner – Leading From the Front

Recipes

The kitchn: Cowboy Dressing
 
 
The kitchn: We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce, and They All Said the Same Thing
 
 
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eBooks Habit

FreeBooksy

Indie Bound

Love Swept & The Smitten Word

Mystery & Thriller Most Wanted

Pixel of Ink

The Rock Stars of Romance

Book Blogs & Websites:

Alaskan Book Cafe

Alternative-Read.com

Stacy, Carol RT Book Reviews

Welcome to the Stump the Bookseller blog!

Stump the Bookseller is a service offered by Loganberry Books to reconnect people to the books they love but can’t quite remember. In brief (for more detailed information see our About page), people can post their memories here, and the hivemind goes to work. After all, the collective mind of bibliophiles, readers, parents and librarians around the world is much better than just a few of us thinking. Together with these wonderful Stumper Magicians, we have a nearly 50% success rate in finding these long lost but treasured books. The more concrete the book description, the better the success rate, of course. It is a labor of love to keep it going, and there is a modest fee. Please see the How To page to find price information and details on how to submit your Book Stumper and payment.

Thanks to everyone involved to keep this forum going: our blogging team, the well-read Stumper Magicians, the many referrals, and of course to everyone who fondly remembers the wonder of books from their childhood and wants to share or revisit that wonder. Isn’t it amazing, the magic of a book?