FYI September 09, 2018

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1561 – The ultimately unsuccessful Colloquy of Poissy opens in an effort to reconcile French Catholics and Protestants.
The Colloquy at Poissy was a religious conference which took place in Poissy, France, in 1561. Its object was to effect a reconciliation between the Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots) of France.[1]

The conference was opened on 9 September in the refectory of the convent of Poissy,[1] the French king (aged 11) himself being present. It broke up inconclusively a month later, on 9 October, by which point the divide between the doctrines appeared irreconcilable.

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Born On This Day

1868 – Mary Hunter Austin, American author, poet, and critic (d. 1934)
Mary Hunter Austin (September 9, 1868 – August 13, 1934) was an American writer. One of the early nature writers of the American Southwest, her classic The Land of Little Rain (1903) describes the fauna, flora and people – as well as evoking the mysticism and spirituality – of the region between the High Sierra and the Mojave Desert of southern California.

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FYI

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Sunday Interview – Getting to Know You with Hugh W. Roberts.

By Elizabeth Werth: From Ireland to Australia, Fay Taylour Proved Women Didn’t Need Handicap Starts to Dominate a Race

Fay Taylour (5 April 1904 – 2 August 1983), known as Flying Fay, was an Irish motorcyclist in the late 1920s and a champion speedway rider. She switched to racing cars in 1931. She was interned as a fascist during the Second World War but after the war continued racing in the UK and America until she retired in the late 1950s.

The Passive Voice: What If Digital Is Antithetical to Learning?

Maria Popova’s Brain Pickings: The Difficult Art of Giving Space in Love: Rilke on Freedom, Togetherness, and the Secret to a Good Marriage, Like https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/09/06/you-belong-here-clark-arsenault/ on Facebook The Woman Who Smashed Codes: The Untold Story of Cryptography Pioneer Elizebeth Friedman and more->

Ideas

By Audrey Obscura: Free Online Glue Class

By Mastering Me: Easy Life-Saving Water Filter

By Hometalk Highlights: 12 Ideas to Make a Dresser Oh-So-Pretty! No one wants to put their pretty clothes in a not-so-pretty dresser. Use these 12 creative ideas to rejuvenate your dresser!

Lucky Hank creators walk us through Bob Odenkirk's big premiere outburst March 20, 2023
Bob Odenkirk has a glorious meltdown less than five minutes into Lucky Hank. Well, his on-screen character does, that is. Odenkirk plays Hank Devereux Jr., a fed-up English professor who, as the show opens, lets go of some pent-up frustration by yelling at his students in class. They complain about his crystal-clear…Read more...
Saloni Gajjar
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods opens at number one at the weekend box office, and let’s leave it at that March 19, 2023
Yes, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods has indeed opened lower then the first movie and lower than analysts predicted it would, debuting at just over $30 million and continuing a trend of disappointment for DC superhero movies. But, it still opened in the top spot at the domestic box office, and that’s worth being proud […]
Sam Barsanti
Filming their feud in Beef gave Steven Yeun and Ali Wong hives March 19, 2023
Road rage “comedy” Beef is coming to Netflix on April 6, and that’s probably not a moment too soon for stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who are probably relieved to be done with it. Speaking at a South By Southwest Q&A (via Variety), Yeun mentioned that their “bodies shut down” when they were done […]
Sam Barsanti
Michael Jordan insisted that Ben Affleck get Viola Davis to play his mom in Air March 19, 2023
Ben Affleck’s Nike movie Air is an obvious love letter to Michael Jordan and his cool, cool shoes, but Affleck revealed during the film’s premiere at South By Southwest that Jordan had some stipulations before giving Affleck his blessing. The first was that Howard White, vice president of the Jordan brand, “needed to…Read more...
Sam Barsanti

Recipes

Joan Reeves Saturday Share: Ingredient Substituions in Cooking

By Kitchen Mason: How to Make an Apple Berry Summer Fruit Crumble

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StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative Opportunity March 18, 2023
The award winning series, StoryCorps is bringing their Military Voices initiative to Alaska and we invite you to be part of this platform for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories. Learn more here. Record your guided conversation with StoryCorps virtually or in person in Anchorage. Space is limited and registration is […]
AKPM Staff
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 17, 2023 March 18, 2023
Student representatives on the state school board share their thoughts with lawmakers on a controversial gender identity bill. Plus, Remembering sportfishing advocate Bob Penney, who fell in love with the Kenai River in the 70s.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

adopting new technology -- 3/16/23 March 16, 2023
Today's encore selection -- from Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared M. Diamond. Not all new technology is adopted, even if it is more efficient and useful. For example, a keyboard that would facilitate faster typing was never embraced by society: "Once an inventor has discovered a use for a […]
The SVB Failure: Why It Happened and What It Means -- 3/15/23 March 15, 2023
Today's special edition -- from Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, "The SVB Failure: Why It Happened and What It Means", by Richard Vague. On Friday, March 10, the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) of Santa Clara, California, with 17 branches, $200 billion in total assets, $180 billion in total deposits, and $70 billion in loans, was […]

StoryCorps Military Voices Initiative Opportunity March 18, 2023
The award winning series, StoryCorps is bringing their Military Voices initiative to Alaska and we invite you to be part of this platform for veterans, service members, and military families to share their stories. Learn more here. Record your guided conversation with StoryCorps virtually or in person in Anchorage. Space is limited and registration is […]
AKPM Staff
Alaska News Nightly: Friday, March 17, 2023 March 18, 2023
Student representatives on the state school board share their thoughts with lawmakers on a controversial gender identity bill. Plus, Remembering sportfishing advocate Bob Penney, who fell in love with the Kenai River in the 70s.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

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...
feigleycommunications
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...
feigleycommunications

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 […]
Unknown
WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 435 March 16, 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 where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 434 March 8, 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 where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees

At Ease, Soldier: 1942 March 20, 2023
March 1942. "Baltimore, Maryland. Sergeant Franklin Williams, home on leave from Army duty, with his best girl Ellen Hardin, splitting a soda. They met at Frederick Douglass High School." Photo by Arthur Rothstein for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave
Chicken Dinner: 1942 March 19, 2023
March 1942. "Baltimore, Maryland. Sergeant Franklin Williams, home on leave from Army duty at Fort Bragg, watching his mother put chicken into the oven." Specifically, an Oriole range made by the Standard Gas Equipment Corporation of Baltimore. Medium format acetate negative by Arthur Rothstein for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave

Phila Up: 1904 March 8, 2023
Philadelphia, 1904. "Land Title Trust Building, Broad Street." The umpteenth appearance on these pages of this early skyscraper. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
Dave
Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
tterrace

Too close for comfort March 20, 2023
In reply to Defense Window: 1942: Especially the hulking lad breathing down the youngster's neck. I recall from childhood that such lack of physical distancing between strangers was tolerated and even the norm in some circumstances. Such uninvited closeness, in a present day North American society queue up, would undoubtedly result in instantaneous verbal chastisement […]
BertL
Could take quite a while March 19, 2023
In reply to Chicken Dinner: 1942: ... for Mom to get that chicken the way Franklin likes it, since the oven is turned off.
mgolden

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 […]
gardenfrisk

Lucky Hank creators walk us through Bob Odenkirk's big premiere outburst March 20, 2023
Bob Odenkirk has a glorious meltdown less than five minutes into Lucky Hank. Well, his on-screen character does, that is. Odenkirk plays Hank Devereux Jr., a fed-up English professor who, as the show opens, lets go of some pent-up frustration by yelling at his students in class. They complain about his crystal-clear…Read more...
Saloni Gajjar
Shazam! Fury Of The Gods opens at number one at the weekend box office, and let’s leave it at that March 19, 2023
Yes, Shazam! Fury Of The Gods has indeed opened lower then the first movie and lower than analysts predicted it would, debuting at just over $30 million and continuing a trend of disappointment for DC superhero movies. But, it still opened in the top spot at the domestic box office, and that’s worth being proud […]
Sam Barsanti
Filming their feud in Beef gave Steven Yeun and Ali Wong hives March 19, 2023
Road rage “comedy” Beef is coming to Netflix on April 6, and that’s probably not a moment too soon for stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, who are probably relieved to be done with it. Speaking at a South By Southwest Q&A (via Variety), Yeun mentioned that their “bodies shut down” when they were done […]
Sam Barsanti
Michael Jordan insisted that Ben Affleck get Viola Davis to play his mom in Air March 19, 2023
Ben Affleck’s Nike movie Air is an obvious love letter to Michael Jordan and his cool, cool shoes, but Affleck revealed during the film’s premiere at South By Southwest that Jordan had some stipulations before giving Affleck his blessing. The first was that Howard White, vice president of the Jordan brand, “needed to…Read more...
Sam Barsanti

Easy Brown Sugar Ham March 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The most incredible brown sugar glaze there ever was. Perfectly sweet, tangy and savory! An absolute holiday classic. Say hello to the easiest ham recipe for your holiday spread. And I truly mean, the easiest. Not to mention, the sweet/savory/tangy brown sugar […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Hot Cross Buns March 11, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Homemade hot cross buns that are so soft, fluffy + slightly sweet. An absolute must for Easter – they’ll disappear so fast! These buns are something I look forward to every single Easter. They’re so light, so soft, and so perfectly sweet. […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Coffee to Improve my Health! March 19, 2023
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily, including ground, instant, or decaffeinated coffee, is associated with significant reductions in cardiovascular disease and mortality, compared with avoiding coffee, a new analysis of the prospective UK Biobank suggests. Ground and instant coffee, but interestingly, not decaffeinated coffee intake was also associated with reduced risk of new-onset […]
Mona Risk
Fun facts and a gift for Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️ March 17, 2023
Happy Saint Paddy’s Day! ☘️ Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world, with millions of people donning green and taking to the streets to celebrate the Irish culture. But how much do you really know about the holiday? Here are the top 5 fun facts about Saint Patrick’s Day […]
Melinda De Ross

Baja California with the Z's - Day 25: A Sunrise and More Beach Riding March 19, 2023
Another gloriously sunny and warm day today. The winds were from the North and quite strong at times but still, warmish on the leeward side of the rigs at their worst.I woke in time for a nice sunrise:Around mid-morning, the only large travel trailer with a somewhat unique UTV carrier system loaded up to go. […]
redlegsrides
Baja California with the Z's - Day 24: Beach Riding on St. Patrick's Day March 18, 2023
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!T'was a bit cooler here today but still nice and sunny for the most part. It would get cooler in the late afternoon and evening, but still, not bad at all.We're boondocking at Punta Bufeo, near the La Poma Campground but on the "free" portion of the beach. This morning after breakfast […]
redlegsrides

Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
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

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 […]

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

"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

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

Comment on Gathering Gulls by matt goff March 19, 2023
In reply to JOHN MURRAY. Thanks John - it's great to hear about your experience out on the sound. I think the gulls are probably are earliest migrants. In the past when it was easier to see the weather radar imagery, I had noticed what I thought were probably birds migrating as early as mid-February. […]
matt goff
Comment on Gathering Gulls by JOHN MURRAY March 18, 2023
It is alway a wonder how so many gulls just show up this time of year. I really notice this when the herring get active. I'll be out winter trolling and notice how they swing NE into the Sound.They smell, hear or just know somehow as they migrate NW . Then the spawning starts and […]
JOHN MURRAY

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 […]
sandra
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 […]
sandra