Music May 24, 2018

Bob Mayer

• 1 Dec: Free & Discounted books; A Great Xmas Gift; First Vidcast December 1, 2020
  Welcome to the Thanksgiving to Christmas stretch. This year it will be a hard time and we all need to be safe. It’s a good time to curl up and read some books. Today, Area 51: Interstellar is free. The Green Beret Preparation and Survival Guide is only .99 through 4 December. The Nightstalker books, Nightstalkers, […]
  Bob

Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)

• Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
  Our students have compiled research in three topic areas. Below are the links to their research tables that can be downloaded for searching and viewing.   For a state-by-state review of Mandatory Reporter laws, click here.   For a state-by-state review of Background Check laws, click...
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• 2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
  Our students spent the summer working on the inaugural project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children ave been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized.   Here are...
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Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog

• 4 New Agents Seeking Fantasy, YA, Horror, Memoir. Fiction, Nonfiction, Kidlit and more – by Erica Verrillo… December 2, 2020
  on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity: Here are four new agents actively building their client lists. Elle Thompson is interested in a wide variety of genres within YA and Adult fiction. Jen Nadol is seeking fiction and general nonfiction as well as all types of children’s literature (picture books, middle grade, and young […]
  Chris The Story Reading Ape

I didn’t have my glasses on…

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

• Race is 'central' to virus fight December 2, 2020
  Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans have rates that are two to four times higher than for whites for hospitalization and death from COVID-19
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Legends of Windemere

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

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

• Smorgasbord Afternoon Video – the Gentleness of Pitbulls December 2, 2020
  Thanks to Wholesome Pitbulls     
  Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

Bluebird of Bitterness

• Wednesday weirdness December 2, 2020
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Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing

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

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

Positively Present

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

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

Joan Reeves: Slingwords

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

World United Music

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

WASP Final Flight

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

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

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

Stump the Bookseller

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

• New Book and Audiobook Releases Sales and Freebies | December 2020 December 1, 2020
  New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated almost daily Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? See the full November Release Recap here Wow. it’s the last month of 2020 and here’s hoping that 2021 is better, am I right? I am updating this list as much as possible, but […]
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Shorpy

• Holsum White: 1940 December 1, 2020
  May 1940. "In the grocery store of the Casa Grande Valley Cooperative Farms. Pinal County, Arizona." Acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
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• Kitty Corner: 1940 December 1, 2020
  May 1940. "Wife of member of Casa Grande Valley Farms in corner of their living room. Pinal County, Arizona." Photo by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
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Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

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

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

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

Thoroughly Reviewed

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

Whimpulsive

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

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

BloominThyme

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

• tyro December 2, 2020
  Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 2, 2020 is: tyro • \TYE-roh\  • noun : a beginner in learning : novice Examples: The ranch has one riding trail for tyros and several more challenging options for experienced riders. "In 'Zucked,' Roger McNamee winces at the memory of his introduction to Mark Zuckerberg. It was […]
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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

• Colorful sci-fi animals keep new comic We Live from being DOA December 2, 2020
  Not long into We Live #1 (Aftershock), a young boy named Hototo is playing with toys, running around with a tiny mutated lizard he’s designated as his “monster.” Dressed like a superhero, he’s about to begin snooping around their neighbor’s seemingly empty home, when his childlike curiosity gets abruptly stymied by…Read more...
  Justin Carter on AUX, shared by Justin Carter to The A.V. Club
• Christian Serratos says if Selena were alive today, she'd rule the world December 2, 2020
  In Netflix’s new show Selena: The Series, Walking Dead actress Christian Serratos plays Selena Quintanilla, the “Queen of Tejano Music” who was tragically killed by a friend and fan in 1995, when she was just 23. It’s a heavy burden to bear, with millions of fans still idolizing both the singer and her rich voice. […]
  Marah Eakin on TV Club, shared by Marah Eakin to The A.V. Club
• Harry Styles, banana in mouth, trolls right-wing critics of his "manliness" on Instagram December 2, 2020
  Last month, Harry Styles, Dunkirk actor and occasional singer, shattered the monocles of right-wing dipshits like Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens by wearing a Gucci ball gown on the cover of Vogue. “Bring back manly men,” Owens tweeted. Shapiro, peeking over the edge of the kids’ table, wheezed about the feminization of…Read more...
  Randall Colburn on News, shared by Randall Colburn to The A.V. Club
• Reasonable Discussions: December 2 December 2, 2020
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DamnDelicious

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

The Authors’ Billboard

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

ezvid

• 6 Best Roll Up Keyboards 2020 December 2, 2020
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Task & Purpose