Sharon Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher from Concord, New Hampshire, and was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
Sharon Christa McAuliffe (September 2, 1948 – January 28, 1986)
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- the father of information theory -- 10/17/18 October 17, 2018Today's selection -- from Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone. Claude Shannon was a brilliant mathematician, electrical engineer and cryptographer known as "the father of information theory." And then he abandoned the field he created: "Shannon published 'A Mathematical Theory of Communication' in a 1948 issue of the Bell System Technical Journal. He was then thirty-two years old. Most of the work […]
- german jews were superpatriots -- 10/16/18 October 16, 2018Today's selection -- from The Warburgs by Ron Chernow. In the early 1900s, major Jewish banking families like the Warburgs of Hamburg and the Rothschilds of Frankfurt were still subject to great prejudice and excluded from much of German society. This led them to become hyperpatriotic, reasoning that to gain greater acceptance, they needed to go beyond their […]
Bob Mayer
- A Day Long Workshop on Writing the Novel 13 October October 7, 2018I’ll be presenting in Jacksonville next Saturday from 9 to 4 on writing the novel and some on the publishing business. The presentation goes from the original idea, through plot, setting, dialogue, character, point of view, the creative process and more. Late in the afternoon we’ll discuss the current state of publishing and where it […]Bob
- A Worldwide Pandemic is Inevitable September 29, 2018We are more at risk of a worldwide pandemic than ever before for 7 reasons: 1. Growing population, more crowded and urbanization. 2. Encroaching into new environments. 3. Climate change, particularly causing increased flooding. 4. Global travel. 5. Civil Conflict. 6. Fewer doctors and nurses in potential breakout regions. 7. Faster information can lead to […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Rodeo #3: Travel with a Twist October 17, 2018Travel with a Twist. A 99-word flash fiction writing competition with free entry. Can you shock the judges with a twist they never saw coming?Hugh's Views and News
- 49 Days In 1988: Week 40 – The Visit October 16, 2018All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the writer and blogger, Kat Carpita.Hugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Writing Tips: 4 Suggestions For Navigating The Multi-Genre Waters – by Mackenzie Belcastro… October 17, 2018on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn: Sometimes I think my life would be simpler if I could just stick to writing one genre. But then my Muse pipes up – “You’d be sooooooo bored!” So I am (happily) reconciled to being a multi-genre writer, as I am a multi-genre voracious reader too. […]The Story Reading Ape
- Looking for CreateSpace? What’s the Best Alternative Now? – by Chris McMullen… October 17, 2018THE BEST PLACE TO PUBLISH A PRINT-ON-DEMAND BOOK For 10 years, I have heartily recommended CreateSpace for self-publishing a paperback book. But now if you visit CreateSpace, you will be directed elsewhere. So what is the best place for print-on-demand now? The two major options are Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark. There are a couple […]The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- ripples. October 17, 2018Advertisementsksbeth
Legends of Windemere
- a TSRA Short Film – Pirates of the High Seas: Episode ONE… October 17, 2018Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OehL6dGhBaoCharles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Hidebound Hump Day — Cornelis Drebbel 13 October 17, 2018It is time to catch up with Copper, The Alchemist and the Woman in Trousers… the escapees from the debacle at Copper’s house are taking refuge and keeping out of the way local inhabitants including a mass of frogs. There … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Wednesday weirdness October 17, 2018 bluebird of bitterness
- A grand day out October 16, 2018A truck carrying 24 penguins bound for the city zoo broke down on the highway. The trucker knew it would take some time to repair, so he flagged down a van and offered the driver fifty dollars if he would take the penguins to the zoo. The driver agreed, so all the penguins got out of the truck […]bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Weathering The Storm October 10, 2018Once again we are awaiting a storm to descend upon us – Hurricane Michael. We’ve stocked up on water, and canned goods, batteries for our flashlights and gas in our vehicles. We’ve stashed some cash and charged up all our electronics. And now we wait… We’ve been keeping watch since Sunday morning and decided to […]Elle Knowles
Positively Present
- Positively Predictive Text: Life Advice from My Phone October 15, 2018"You are amidst all this drama and you can decide to be friends with your life." That sentence was written using predictive text on my phone. You may have seen the trend that was popular awhile back where people would use predictive text to write their life stories or finish the sentence "I was born...", […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Four down, eleven to go, and a visit from my other favourite boat #narrowboat #England #Audlem October 17, 2018Book boost, initial sharing and wotnot ✓ Rubbish & recycling ✓ Stove ashes ✓ Gazunders ✓ Potable water ✓ Main water tank ✓ Visit from … MoreIan Hutson
- Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – New Book on the Shelves – Cheerio, and thanks for the apocalypse by Ian Hutson October 16, 2018Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine: A warm welcome to another new author to the Cafe and Bookstore – Ian Hutson who…Ian Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Ready to Party? Lots of Prizes! October 16, 2018Love, Christmas 2: Holiday Movies You LoveI just returned home from an extended trip to visit family.This trip was to welcome my sister-in-law home after a month in the hospital, preceded by emergency surgery.Even though it is going to be a long road to recovery--and there will be another surgery in the spring--I'm pleased to […]Joan Reeves
- Just for Halloween: A World of Gothic October 8, 2018Good morning, Readers. I have a treat for you today: a big sale on gothic mysteries!A World of Gothic10 Gothic Mystery Novellas ON SALE for ONLY 99 cents each through Halloween!A group of authors from countries all over the world were drawn together by our love of the classic gothic mysteries by authors such as […]Joan Reeves
SassyZenGirl
- 5 Steps to Turbo Charge your Book Sales with Facebook & LinkedIn Groups (and how not to mess it up…) March 11, 2018Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade. Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]SassyZenGirl
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 […]buglegirl
- 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 […]buglegirl
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 058) October 7, 2018Welcome to Episode 58 of the Minstral Show!We have three very engaging sets of music on today’s program, that covers an array of genres for free thinking and progressive minds featuring; Sea Pinks, The People, Southbound Snake Charmers, La Resistance, Matthew Perryman Jones, Miss Mobile Home, Wobbler, Fables, Midday Veil and James Yuill.More than just […]Stewart
Stump the Bookseller
- 315B: Little Boy Stumbles Upon a Fairy Wedding October 15, 2018I’m looking for a vintage, illustrated children’s book that I believe was made in the 1940s or 1950s. In the story, a little boy (just one boy–no siblings or friends) somehow is invited to a fairy wedding and he dances … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies 10-16-18 October 16, 2018New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily, New List Every Tuesday Last week, I grabbed the first in the Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon. I’ll be totally honest with you. It was kind of a joke in my mind. But books were starting to run together in my mind, and […]Ana's Attic
The Authors’ Billboard
- My favorite question: Where do you get the inspiration for your stories? October 17, 2018My husband would tell you that he’s the inspiration for everything I write. Perhaps there is a little bit of truth to that. The things I write about are often taken right out of the things I see around me. For example: The Butterfly Murders. I first got the idea for this when a story broke in […]Jen Talty
- Love, Christmas 2 Release Day! 26 Holiday Novellas October 16, 2018Today is the day!!! Release Day!! At long last Love, Christmas 2 is available for sale—last year we had such fun celebrating all new holiday novellas that we decided to do it again! We have 26 award-winning authors in a collection so festive it will make your jingle bells ring. I’m a sucker for a […]Traci Hall
eReaderLove
- $20 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway October 4, 2015We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]Murphy
Instafreebie
- See It First: Milo James Fowler, Aaron Frale, and Ell Leigh Clarke and Michael Anderle October 17, 2018We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our science fiction genres! Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction […]Annie Koessler
Shorpy
- Country Kitchen: 1938 October 17, 20181938. "Tolland County, Connecticut. The kitchen on the Schneider farm." Acetate negative by Sheldon Dick for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
Kim’s Shopping
- My New BFF: Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player October 17, 2018If you’ve ever tried to watch a movie or a video from YouTube on your phone you know that no matter how big phones have gotten it’s just not the same as seeing it on your TV screen. Even watching on an iPad or laptop just doesn’t cut it. And if you’re like me, it’s […]Sarah Paulsen
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Turbo Tips: The 6 Best Ways to Extend the Life of Your Turbo October 16, 2018Turbocharging your car is a way to truly enjoy the full potential of your car. Thanks to the turbo, you get an additional boost...Jonathan Maxwell
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #471 October 17, 2018Rainstorm rolling in at sunset For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Brentwood “Hybrid” Mattresses October 2, 2018Question from Teresa Hi Debra, Do you know anything about BRENTWOOD HOME – CRYSTAL COVE MATTRESS OR CEDAR MATTRESS, THEY ALSO HAVE ONE THAT HAS SOME BAMBOO IN IT. Debra’s Answer First, it was difficult to find ALL the materials used in an organized way that was easy to find. There was no materials […]Debra Lynn Dadd
- Test Your Polyurethane Foam for Toxics at Duke University October 2, 2018This reader had foam from a memory foam bed in her home through the Foam Project at Duke University. Any US resident can submit a sample of polyurethane foam (PUF) from furniture, child car seats, or any other product containing PUF using the submission form on our website. After completing the form, samples can […]Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- Giant Pumpkins of Ohio October 16, 2018Fall is beginning to infuse the landscape of Ohio with crimson red, fiery orange, and knockout yellow, reminding me of why fall is my favorite time of year. Not only do I relish the nip in the air, but the hint of wood smoke as fireplaces begin to crackle with life signals it’s time for […]gardenfrisk
- Garden-inspired Cocktails October 3, 2018For those of you who enjoy cocktail hour, garden-inspired cocktails are a great way to utilize those fruits and vegetables you’re growing. Sure, we love them cooked and seasoned, but why not in our beverages? I mean, this fall, rather than reach for a classic bourbon and water, why not add a “green” twist to […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Soap Books & Resources {à la carte} September 29, 2018While my Natural Soapmaking Ebook Collection continues to be a best seller, I’ve also received a lot of requests from readers wanting to purchase individual items from the set. This weekend, I dug into my online shopping cart system, made some tweaks and changes, and finally made that happen! If you’ve ever wanted to just […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Damndelicious
- Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs October 15, 2018Easy peasy Swedish meatballs made in your pressure cooker! The meatballs are so tender and the gravy is so rich and creamy! I just love love love a good Swedish meatball. Well, come to think of it, I like the bad ones too. I mean, hello, they’re meatballs smothered in a creamy meatball gravy. There’s […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Foodimentary
- October 17th is National Pasta Day! / #NationalPastaDay October 17, 2018The real facts about pasta!!John-Bryan Hopkins
National Day Calendar
- NEW DAY PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL YOUTH CONFIDENCE DAY – October 20 October 17, 2018The post NEW DAY PROCLAMATION | NATIONAL YOUTH CONFIDENCE DAY – October 20 appeared first on National Day Calendar.National Day Calendar
Recipe Tin Eats
- Amazing Easy Thai Coconut Soup October 17, 2018An amazing quick and easy Thai Coconut Soup MADE FROM SCRATCH with easy to find ingredients!! The coconut milk soup broth is can’t-stop-eating-it-delicious, made as spicy or as mild as you want. Loaded with noodles, shrimp/prawns... Read More » The post Amazing Easy Thai Coconut Soup appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.Nagi
Limecello
- TBR Challenge Review: Exorcising Sean’s Ghost by Beth Kery October 17, 2018Exorcising Sean’s Ghost by Beth Kery Contemporary erotic romance re-edited and re-released on July 16, 2017 by Beth Kery From the New York Times Bestseller Beth Kery comes this sizzling contemporary romance suspense, now re-edited and re-released after former publication by a previous publisher . . . Belle is forced to mourn in secret after […]Limecello
- SHHM Guest Author: Jude Sierra on A Time for Introspection October 16, 2018Hi friends! Scheduling is off (my fault) so we’re sliding in here with a post to ~close out Smithsonian Hispanic Heritage Month with guest Jude Sierra. Jude has been kindness itself, and provided us with a wonderful post I really hope you’ll check out. Also of note, Jude is a first time guest to ALBTALBS, […]ALBTALBS
A Redleg’s Rides
- Fall Break - Day 5: Bryce Canyon National Park October 17, 2018Tuesday, Oct 16:We left the vicinity of Virgin, Utah area where we had boondocked and were on the road towards Bryce Canyon, electing to use I-15, instead of traversing the tunnel on AZ 89. It was 24 miles longer but we figured less delays.We got our first close look at Hoodoo Rock formations while going […]dom chang
- Fall Break - Day 4: Zion National Park October 16, 2018Monday, Oct 15:We left the Kaibab National Forest campsite after breakfast and motored north back towards Jacob Lake. From there it was steady driving towards Hurricane, Utah.I'd mentioned before that the house battery on Uma, the URRV, had finally given up the ghost and no longer held much of a charge. We went to the […]dom chang
Lorie Smith Schaefer
- Midweek mischief October 17, 2018AdvertisementsLorie Smith Schaefer
- Book Report: Just one kiss October 16, 2018“It Only Takes a Kiss” is the second in Wilma Counts’ “Once Upon a Bride” trilogy, in which she gives three familiar stories the Regency Romance treatment. Kiss is inspired by Sleeping Beauty, but in this tale both the hero and heroine have been asleep. Hero Whitby is her physician father’s assistant in every way […]Lorie Smith Schaefer
Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo
- Foregone Conclusion… Stuart France October 18, 2018* There are approximately one hundred billion stars in our galaxy. There are approximately one hundred billion galaxies in our universe. How many stars? Too many to count… Continue reading at Stuart FranceSue Vincent
- Dancing #midnighthaiku October 17, 2018 Sue Vincent
Medal of Honor Monday
- What’s New With Your TRICARE Coverage in 2019 October 15, 2018PART 3: Some parts of TRICARE are expanding for 2019. Get the details on pharmacy, mental and behavioral health care changes, as well as a new patient portal. Read MoreKatie Lange
- 50 Years in the Making: Vietnam Vet to Get Medal of Honor October 15, 2018Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley earned the Navy Cross in 1970 for his lifesaving actions during Vietnam, but he’s finally getting the real credit he deserves – the Medal of Honor. Read MoreKatie Lange