FYI July 28, 2018

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On This Day

1866 – At the age of 18, Vinnie Ream becomes the first and youngest female artist to receive a commission from the United States government for a statue (of Abraham Lincoln).

Lavinia Ellen “Vinnie” Ream Hoxie (September 25, 1847 – November 20, 1914) was an American sculptor. Her most famous work is the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.[1]

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Born On This Day

1879 – Lucy Burns, American activist, co-founded the National Woman’s Party (d. 1966)
Lucy Burns (July 28, 1879 – December 22, 1966) was an American suffragist and women’s rights advocate.[1] She was a passionate activist in the United States and in the United Kingdom. Burns was a close friend of Alice Paul, and together they ultimately formed the National Woman’s Party.[2]

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FYI

By Elizabeth Werth: India Hosts an Annual Rally for the Blind Because Speed is for Everyone

By Elizabeth Werth: Elsie Wisdom Proved That Women Could Have Their Family and Kick Ass at Racing, Too

By Evernote: Can Music Make You a Productivity Powerhouse? The best songs and playlists for getting stuff done

By Darius Faroux: The Purpose Of Life Is Not Happiness: It’s Usefulness

By Gary Price: University of Wyoming Libraries Receives Grant to Digitize Stereograph Images of Wyoming Including Yellowstone National Park

By Katie Shapiro: The Future Of Cannabis Has Arrived With This $400 Vaporizer

By Al Cross: FCC map may not show how fast your broadband really is; here’s a way to check it out and expand knowledge

By Knight Center: Listen up! How to launch and grow a hit podcast. Sign up now for the Knight Center’s new free online course

By Mark Wilson: Behold, the most Burning Man thing ever A silver blanket the size of your average Walmart? Only at Burning Man.

H.S. “Dick” Hickman, Chief of Police in Colorado City, Texas, poses at City Hall in the 1930s with moonshine, guns, and a Chevrolet coupe after an arrest.

The Old Motor: Police Chief with Moonshine, Guns, and Chevy after a Bust

Ideas

By Hometalk Highlights: 16 Cheeky Ideas Perfect For Vino Crafters Love wine more than the average person? Good, you’ll love these projects!

By Hometalk Hits: 18 Adorable Container Garden Ideas To Copy This Spring We’re so doing these!

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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

CBS orders pilot of that Kathy Bates-led Matlock reboot we’ve been praying for February 1, 2023
For the first time in nearly 30 years, we can rest easy. Ever since the end of the seminal legal procedural Matlock, fans have wondered when—if ever—will criminal defense attorney Ben Matlock return? Following the death of Andy Griffith in 2012, it seemed as though there would never be another Matlock. Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Ho yeah! King Of The Hill is making a comeback at Hulu February 1, 2023
Crack open a cold one because, yup, yep, yeah, mmhmm, King Of The Hill is returning to television. New episodes from creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels are coming to Hulu, with original cast members Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, and Lauren Tom in tow. Judge and Daniels will serve as…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Marie Kondo rethinking this whole "cleanliness" thing February 1, 2023
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Peter Scobel
Up, up, and away: All the new DC projects announced by James Gunn January 31, 2023
When Warner Bros. tapped James Gunn and Peter Safran to run DC Studios, we expected they’d draw a new roadmap for the turbulent comics-to-film universe. Now that they’ve revealed plans for their upcoming projects, we have our first sense of what the map looks like, at least for the near future. This first chapter,…Read more...
Cindy White

Recipes

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APRN Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 February 1, 2023
Pebble opponents celebrate an EPA decision to ban the mine. Mat-Su school bus drivers go on strike, but not before dropping kids off at school. Plus, Team Alaska is racking up the medals at the Arctic Winter Games.
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
State says without new development, Cook Inlet gas demand could outpace supply by 2027 February 1, 2023
The highly-anticipated forecast paints an urgent picture of a gas basin that is declining, while utilities continue to depend heavily on the natural gas that’s produced there.
Sabine Poux, KDLL - Soldotna

Delanceyplace.com

keynes and india -- 1/31/23 January 31, 2023
Today's selection -- from Capital and Imperialism: Theory, History, and the Present by Utsa Patnaik and Prabhat Patnaik. Britain’s John Maynard Keynes, famous for his theories on government deficit spending, used Britain’s control of India to help pay for the Second World War, and in the process brought famine and death to millions in India: […]
art in prison -- 2/4/22 January 30, 2023
Today's encore selection -- from Marking Time: Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration by Nicole R. Fleetwood. Art in prison: "Art made in US prisons and detention centers (what some call 'cellblock art' and others call 'inmate art') is so common that the Federal Bureau of Prisons has several pages of guidelines that regulate the […]

APRN Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 February 1, 2023
Pebble opponents celebrate an EPA decision to ban the mine. Mat-Su school bus drivers go on strike, but not before dropping kids off at school. Plus, Team Alaska is racking up the medals at the Arctic Winter Games.
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
State says without new development, Cook Inlet gas demand could outpace supply by 2027 February 1, 2023
The highly-anticipated forecast paints an urgent picture of a gas basin that is declining, while utilities continue to depend heavily on the natural gas that’s produced there.
Sabine Poux, KDLL - Soldotna

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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WASP Final Flight

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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The Old Motor

Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 428 January 25, 2023
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 and anything else of interest to you in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are via This Was Americar.
David Greenlees
Davisville Village Toronto Canada Street Scene January 20, 2023
Today’s Davisville Village, Toronto, Canada Street Scene according to the source is a 1964 view of southbound traffic on Bayview Ave, located north of Eglinton Ave East. The majority of the vehicles on the Avenue are built by US Automakers in the States or in Canadian plants; only about half a dozen of the automobiles...
David Greenlees

Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

Autocar Truck: 1922 January 19, 2023
Johnson Gear & Mfg. Co., Berkeley, California, circa 1922.
Mach52cm
Lady of Larkspur: 1955 January 12, 2023
Frances Dorsey "Fanny" Cagwin, along with her husband George, were our neighbors in Larkspur, California, where they'd lived since 1905. Frances had been a school teacher in Virginia City, Nevada when she met George, and they married in 1887 at Carson City, where he was employed at the U.S. Mint. She was an accomplished musician, […]
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Shorpy Reader Comments

17.50" Rim February 1, 2023
In reply to Little Tomboy: 1927: Tire size is 28 inches in diameter, with profile cross-section of 5.25 inches, so 28 - (5.25 x 2) = 17.50" rim.
Studebaker1913
Way, way, WAY west of Laramie February 1, 2023
In reply to Little Tomboy: 1927: Jordan was one of those also-ran - literally! - companies probably remembered more today for their marketing than their cars. Note the "golf-club" side door ... gives new meaning to "fore! on the floor" doesn't it?
Notcom

BloominThyme

Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]
gardenfrisk
Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022
I’m posting this recipe for Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms and warn you: it’s NOT that difficult to make these scrumptious beauties! I found the recipe (including video) on Kitchen and Craft. This site is definitely worth a visit! I tried my hand at making these stuffed squash blossoms after a visit to a local farm-to-table style […]
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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

CBS orders pilot of that Kathy Bates-led Matlock reboot we’ve been praying for February 1, 2023
For the first time in nearly 30 years, we can rest easy. Ever since the end of the seminal legal procedural Matlock, fans have wondered when—if ever—will criminal defense attorney Ben Matlock return? Following the death of Andy Griffith in 2012, it seemed as though there would never be another Matlock. Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Ho yeah! King Of The Hill is making a comeback at Hulu February 1, 2023
Crack open a cold one because, yup, yep, yeah, mmhmm, King Of The Hill is returning to television. New episodes from creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels are coming to Hulu, with original cast members Kathy Najimy, Stephen Root, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardwick, and Lauren Tom in tow. Judge and Daniels will serve as…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Marie Kondo rethinking this whole "cleanliness" thing February 1, 2023
Read more...
Peter Scobel
Up, up, and away: All the new DC projects announced by James Gunn January 31, 2023
When Warner Bros. tapped James Gunn and Peter Safran to run DC Studios, we expected they’d draw a new roadmap for the turbulent comics-to-film universe. Now that they’ve revealed plans for their upcoming projects, we have our first sense of what the map looks like, at least for the near future. This first chapter,…Read more...
Cindy White

DamnDelicious

Stuffed Pepper Soup January 31, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A super easy, fast, budget-friendly one pot dinner! So hearty and so cozy with ground beef, rice and bell peppers. If you love stuffed peppers, you will love this as a soup. It takes minimal effort and can be made in 45 min start […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Creamy Chicken and Cauliflower January 28, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Tender, juicy golden-brown chicken cooked in a heavenly cream sauce with roasted cauliflower + baby spinach! I’ve been trying to find ways to sneak in some veggies into my dinner. And this time, I’m sneaking in some perfectly roasted cauliflower florets and […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

The Authors’ Billboard

Be Persistent & Watch it Pay Off January 31, 2023
Anything we undertake comes at a price, whether in expense or energy. For writers, add some blood, sweat, and tears and we’re complete. I’ve been trying to republish a series that I’ve been holding on to for a year and a half. I got the rights back in 2021 and finally decided to get them […]
J. L. Campbell
My sweet little pet keeps me sane! January 30, 2023
How many of you reading this post have a pet you love? Cats, dogs, hamsters, whatever – there are so many choices. I bet there’s quite a few. And… no doubt you agree with me that if you live by yourself, having something to look after is the reason you might get up in the […]
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A Redleg’s Rides

Windy Conditions Spark an Afternoon Fire February 1, 2023
Sunny with cold wind conditions. I went out in the afternoon to exercise Scarlett, my 2014 Ural Patrol Sidecar rig before I was to load her back onto the trailer. We're all planning on departing tomorrow morning for a couple of days in Tucson. I'm getting new tires on the VRRV and Lori and Chris have […]
redlegsrides
A Couple of Windy Days... January 31, 2023
Sunday, January 29Sunny but with gusting winds that reinforced the meaning of "Wind Chill Factor".I finished the last repair for the trailer, which had been found while inserting a support 1"x1" angle iron next to the crossway strut under where most of the Ural Patrol's tug rests while in travel mode.photo courtesy of Lori Z.The […]
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Barry Eisler

Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]
Barry Eisler
Dox Origin Story AMOK, Out Today! December 6, 2022
Today’s the day—my long-gestating Dox origin story, AMOK, is available at last! Hardback; trade paper; Kindle; audiobook narrated by yours truly…whatever you prefer.The gist:1991. A restless young man called Dox is back home in Texas. His friends have missed him and his mother and sisters need him, but after four years as a Marine and another two as […]
Barry Eisler

Twice In a Lifetime

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 I headed […]
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 side of […]

Alaskan Urban Hippie

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
Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]
Ashley

Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds

"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

Craig Medred

Ukraine fallout January 31, 2023
As war rages a world away from Alaska in Ukraine, the environmental threat to the 49th state associated with that war continues to grow almost unnoticed. With Western nations boycotting Russian gas […]
craigmedred
Hallucinogens reborn January 29, 2023
Hallucinogenic drugs – once the target of a large and well-organized disinformation campaign started by the government and supported by the country’s mainstream media – are continuing to make a comeback as […]
craigmedred

Cinthia Ritchie

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

Matt Goff Sitka Nature

Comment on Snow Bunting Success by matt goff January 22, 2023
In reply to Anonymous. Hello Judy - thanks for letting me know, I'm glad you enjoy my posts! I do remember the trip out to Lazaria, and then cruising around and into Katlian Bay. I didn't take too many pictures that day, but do have one of a spotted fawn we saw on the beach
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Comment on Snow Bunting Success by Anonymous January 21, 2023
Hi Matt Birder w you several years ago I do enjoy your posts! Judy Lane Denver
Anonymous

Sandra’s Alaska Recipes

SANDRA'S EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022
So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]
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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022
It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]
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