APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 December 14, 2019Disrupted ferry service in Southeast puts school breakfast and lunch at risk. And, why some herring fisherman are not returning to Togiak this year.Mayowa Aina, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Arctic Slope Regional Corporation to leave the Alaska Federation of Natives December 14, 2019ASRC would be the only Alaska-based native corporation to leave the federation if it withdraw's at the end of the year.Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016Our 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, 2016Our 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
wikimedia
- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for December 14 December 14, 2019Picture of the day Exemplar of Leopard (Panthera pardus) devouring an antilope, Kruger National Park, South Africa.
- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for December 13 December 13, 2019Picture of the day A 50-light-year-wide view of the central region of the Carina Nebula where a maelstrom of star birth - and death - is taking place.
Bob Mayer
- The US Naval Academy Was Founded Because of a Mutiny December 14, 2019And it wasn’t the Caine. I went to the Military Academy, founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1802. Although Jefferson tended to be anti-military, he accepted the need for a standing army. And if the nation was going to have one, he felt it should be officered by a cross-section of America, from every part of […]Bob
- In honor of the Army-Navy game: Duty and Honor, FREE Today December 13, 2019Through 16 December HERE. The first two books in my epic series, Duty, Honor, Country are free today. They’re followed, of course, by Country. And later in 2020, the 4th book of the series, Shiloh will be released. The Army-Navy game is tomorrow. Weird that after so many years I’m still conditioned to care. Four […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- Are You A Blogger Or Author? Please Leave Me Links To Your Blogs, Blog Posts and Books December 12, 2019Have you left me links to your blogs and books yet? For every link left on my 2019 Christmas Charity appeal blog post, I will donate £1 to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Please help me raise £250 by leaving me your links.Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- The 2019 Christmas Charity Appeal – Help Me Raise £250 For Battersea Dogs & Cats Home By Leaving Me Links To Your Blogs and Books December 9, 2019Bloggers & Authors - Help me raise £250 for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home by leaving me links to your blogs and/or books.Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- How ill? December 14, 2019Originally posted on Tallis Steelyard: I feel that it ill-becomes a chap to take advantage of another person’s illness, but sometimes you just have to stand back and admit that you have witnessed true genius at work. One truly unsurpassed example of this I came upon during Maljie’s illness. I was in the area and…The Story Reading Ape
- Where Is The Delta Pearl? December 14, 2019Originally posted on Teagan's Books: Saturday, December 14, 2019 The Delta Pearl book cover created by Teagan R. Geneviene Where is the #Steampunk riverboat? The Delta Pearl should be here, but she has been delayed. Does it have something to do with that “smudgy sooty cloud”? Did matchmaking Agate run the boat aground to throw…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- carefully. December 14, 2019kinder carefully bathe their babies each with their own method including a squeegee all were clean and happy. — “it is the nature of babies to be in bliss.” -deepak choprabeth
Indian Country Media Network
- Indian Country Today E-Weekly Newsletter for December 12, 2019 December 14, 2019Check out Indian Country Today's newsletter each week. You can subscribe to our weekly email using the links belowVincent Schilling
- #NativeNerd reviews: Frozen 2, V-Wars, Marriage Story, Jumanji 2 and more Baby Yoda December 14, 2019Michael Greyeyes kills in V-Wars, Scarlett Johanssen delivers in Marriage Story, Bill Burr steals the show in the Mandalorian and Dwayne Johnson smolders in JumanjiVincent Schilling
Legends of Windemere
- Hero Motivation vs Villain Motivation December 13, 2019I was asked a few months back to write about the motivations of heroes and villains. This was the be done separately, but I found the topics overlapping. That and I thought it would work better as a comparison. After … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Short Stories – Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction – Missing by Sally Cronin December 14, 2019This week on the Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Challenge by Charli Mills we were tasked on writing a story about a garden gnome or gnomes…mine is loosely based on an alleged true event… Missing by Sally Cronin Eunice loved her … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Caturday funnies December 14, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- Friday happy dance December 13, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Unexplained purchases may come back to haunt you November 26, 2019What do you do when your husband leaves at 4:30 am to hunt? My first thought is it’s too early to get up because it’s still dark outside. That leaves me one of three choices. Close my eyes and sleep for a few more hours. Bake those three loaves of banana bread I […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- On Courage December 12, 2019What does it mean to be courageous? Is it something seen outwardly, as when someone overcomes an overwhelming physical obstacle, or is it "the measure of our heartfelt participation with life, with another, with a community, a work, a future"? This short video provides an eloquent answer through powerful images that encourage further consideration of […]
- How an Army of Women Resurrected a River December 5, 2019Women in Vellore, India, have resurrected the Naganadhi river and the agriculture of the area that were almost lost to drought. In 2014, the women took matters into their own hands and worked with engineers and hydrologists to build 600 recharge wells by hand: digging wells, making cement rings, placing the rings and stones, and […]
Positively Present
- The 2019 Gratitude Challenge! October 23, 2019HOORAY! The NINTH year of the Positively Present Gratitude Challenge is about to begin on November 1! Though I keep a daily gratitude journal, there's always something special about celebrating gratitude during the month of November each year. Having a specific topic to focus on each day really makes me pay even more attention to […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- An Inspectre Calls #narrowboat #boating #boatsthattweet December 11, 2019Yesterday, when all my tribbles seemed so far away, a gas-qualified Boat Safety Scheme Inspector called – and a very … MoreIan Hutson
- The Frozen Things #narrowboat #boating #England December 1, 2019From seeming weeks of near-Nordic daytime darkness England has now entered a phase of bright but frosty rigidity. Down to … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- My Top 10 Fave Christmas Songs December 13, 2019Those who write song lyrics are experts in using few words to express profound thoughts that touch the emotions.Music is always a big part of my life, and that's especially true at Christmas. So here's my Top 10 list, in no particular order, of favorite holiday songs. Click the song, and you can listen on […]Joan Reeves
- What's New? Stuck on the Naughty List December 12, 2019What's New With Me?I have a new Christmas short story, and I think the cover is sassy, sexy, and holiday cute.Do you think it will catch the readers' eyes? Stuck on the Naughty List is only 99cents. Here's a little blurb.A year ago, Cassie left Ben, the man she loved, so he could have the […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- The Minstral Show – (Episode 079) November 24, 2019Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century.Another great line up of awesome music to capture the spirit of the day, through a variety of Rock genres including Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock and Alternative rock; featuring new music […]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 […]Unknown
- 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 […]Unknown
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Friday Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 233 December 13, 2019This Friday’s lead image contains a relatively rare car even when it was new. The front fender badge has been photoshopped off of the vehicle to make identifying it a bit more of a challenge. This particular body style was offered by the automaker with this roofline to give NASCAR teams of the time an...David Greenlees
- 1940 Fort Worth Texas Street Scenes December 12, 2019Today’s lead image was taken on July 17, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas, looking north on Houston St. to document double parking which at the time was a newly added traffic violation on the City streets. The second photo (below) was shot on September 25, 1940, on Main St. looking towards the Tarrant County Court...David Greenlees
SassyZenGirl
- The Amazing CAPE PENINSULA – Breathtaking Scenic Ocean Drives, Penguins & the Cape of Good Hope April 3, 2019********* The Cape Peninsula and Western Cape region are absolutely breathtaking! I especially love the turquoise waters that are so typical for the Cape scenery. You can instantly recognize this region just by that color – that’s how special it is! A Road Trip Around the Cape Peninsula One of the most fun things to do […]Gundi Gabrielle
Stump the Bookseller
- 333Z: Australian Teenager on the Road, Searching for Biological Mother December 10, 2019In the first half of 2002, I got most of the way through a self-contained YA mystery series. I think there were ten books in total, each about 100-120 pages, probably published recently. I was attending a Canadian high school … Continue reading →admin
National Day Calendar
- December 14, 2019 – MONKEY DAY – NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY – NATIONAL BOUILLABAISSE DAY – NATIONAL ALABAMA DAY December 14, 2019The post December 14, 2019 – MONKEY DAY – NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY – NATIONAL BOUILLABAISSE DAY – NATIONAL ALABAMA DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
- December 13, 2019 – NATIONAL COCOA DAY – NATIONAL SALESPERSON DAY – NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE – NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY – PICK A PATHOLOGIST DAY – NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY December 13, 2019The post December 13, 2019 – NATIONAL COCOA DAY – NATIONAL SALESPERSON DAY – NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE – NATIONAL VIOLIN DAY – PICK A PATHOLOGIST DAY – NATIONAL GUARD BIRTHDAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
Ana’s Attic
- Beauty and the Badge by Ella Fox – Book Review December 12, 2019Beauty and the Badge (Charlotte’s Cove Book 1) by Ella Fox Standalone. First in a Related Series. Sexy Small Town Romance. Ella Fox was gracious enough to provide our entire book club with copies of Beauty and the Badge for our first meet-up. It was just the kind of thing we were looking for for […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- The Belles of Ambridge: 1941 December 13, 2019January 1941. "Street scene in Ambridge, Pennsylvania." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
- Steel Noir: 1941 December 13, 2019January 1941. "Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Jones and Laughlin steel mill -- Ohio River." Acetate negative by John Vachon for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Put Up or Shut Up: 1956 November 25, 2019That's what I like to imagine my future-brother-in-law was telling me as the showdown is about to come in our poker hand here in the living room of our home in Larkspur, California. The "shut up" part was, of course, something I was familiar with hearing often enough from others in non-wagering situations. At my […]tterrace
- Dad and Toyota November 22, 2019Southern Utah, and my father with our 1971 Toyota Corona. He taught me how to drive stick shift in this car, and several years later, I bought it and drove it for a few more years. Our cabin would be built near this lake. Good memories.Mvsman
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Called Back December 13, 2019In reply to The Belles of Ambridge: 1941: A timely reference to my favorite poet, Emily Dickinson, in her birthday week. I was privileged to pay my respects at the grave of the Belle of Amherst in early November. I hope that at least one or two of these lovely girls from Ambridge, Pennsylvania, read […]JennyPennifer
- More than the American Bridge Company December 13, 2019In reply to The Belles of Ambridge: 1941: Ambridge is known for more than the company for which it is named. Ambridge was the site of Old Economy Village, one of the homes of the Harmony Society, among the most successful religious communal groups of the nineteenth century. There, the Harmony Society awaited the second […]Sewickley
Kim’s Shopping
- 4 Classic Gift Ideas for Stylish Men December 11, 2019With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to start looking into gifts for your loved ones. For those shopping for classy men in their lives, it can be difficult to figure out what gifts to get with the many options that are available. To get an idea of some classic gifts you can get for […]Heather Smith
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Phone Mount for Car December 7, 2019Top 10 Phone Mount for Car Phone Mount for Car Comparison Kenu View Torras View Vava View Mpow View Beam View WizGear View Maxboost...Jonathan Maxwell
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #531 December 11, 2019’tis the season For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Is Your Tap Water Safe? December 10, 2019This past summer I wrote a post about PFAS chemicals in farm produce. The source of the chemicals was from ground water that had been contaminated from firefighter foam used primarily on military bases. At the time, the contaminated ground water seemed relatively contained to areas in close proximity to military bases. Now, EWG has […]Lisa Powers
- Versatile Almond Cookie Recipe Will Let you Make Almost Any Holiday Cookie You Love Gluten-Free, Egg-Free, and Dairy-Free December 10, 2019I know many of you reading this have enjoyed my holiday cookies recipes in the past in my food blogs. This year I don’t have a food blog, but I will be launching a new food blog in January. It’s called Wholefood Cuisine, and all the recipes will be made with whole foods, like this […]Guest Post from Debra Lynn Dadd
BloominThyme
- Salad Bistro November 21, 2019My garden is like a salad bistro from November through April. The weather is perfect and nothing says “al fresco” like a Florida winter. In my garden, I grow a variety of lettuce, brassicas, and roots–all perfect for a healthy salad. However, eating salad every day can get boring. Yes, I said it out loud. […]gardenfrisk
- Rust and Beans November 4, 2019Rust is a fungal disease that commonly occurs in Florida where it’s warm and humid. Most beans are susceptible to Rust. The disease generally occurs only during prolonged periods of warm, wet and/or humid weather. Rust refers to a variety of fungus, exists in at least 35 pathotypes and is extremely variable. Symptoms develop on leaves […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Honey & Lemon Sore Throat Candy Drops December 11, 2019These yummy herbal candy drops are made with lemon and honey to help soothe sore throats and coughs. A common home remedy for soothing sore throats is lemon juice mixed with honey; however, that isn’t always easy to swallow, especially if you’re a kid. That’s where these tasty little sore throat candy drops come in. […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Word of the day
- impugn December 14, 2019Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 14, 2019 is: impugn • \im-PYOON\ • verb : to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity Examples: The defense attorneys did their best to impugn the credibility of the prosecution's key witnesses. "Terrible people hire good attorneys every day. Gripe […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Superman reveals his secret identity to the public in a heartfelt, game-changing issue December 14, 2019What does Superman’s mid-life crisis look like? In the pages of Superman, he’s said goodbye to his villainous father, sent his young adult son off to “future college,” and taken on extra responsibility as Earth’s ambassador to the newly formed United Planets. Big events have forced Superman to reconsider his identity…Read more...Oliver Sava on AUX, shared by Oliver Sava to The A.V. Club
- Jennifer Reeder on her bold, uncompromising—and yes, very vaginal—teen horror film, Knives And Skin December 14, 2019Although she hails from our hometown of Chicago, The A.V. Club first encountered visual artist and filmmaker Jennifer Reeder in New Orleans, where her visionary film Knives And Skin was playing at the Overlook Film Festival. There have been many variations on the Twin Peaks theme of a small town rocked by the…Read more...Katie Rife on Film, shared by Katie Rife to The A.V. Club
- Saturday's Best Deals: Jachs Polos, RAVPower Qi Charger, PowerBeats Pro, LG 4K Monitor, and More December 14, 2019A Chaps Gold Box, Simple Modern insulated bottles, smokeless grills, and a GameCube-style Switch controller lead off Saturday’s best deals from around the web.Read more...Tercius on Kinja Deals, shared by Tercius to The A.V. Club
- What was your favorite episode of television this year? December 14, 2019As part of our best of 2019 coverage, this week we’re asking:Read more...The A.V. Club on TV Club, shared by Baraka Kaseko to The A.V. Club
Task & Purpose
- Decorated Navy EOD commander relieved due to loss of confidence December 13, 2019The Navy relieved a decorated explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer on Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced on Friday. Cmdr. Sean Shigeru Kido, who headed the Imperial Beach, California-based EOD Mobile Unit 11, was not relieved due to any specific instance of misconduct, EOD Group One […]David Roza
- Mattis: No, the war in Afghanistan isn't ‘just one undistinguished defeat after another’ December 13, 2019Former Defense Secretary James Mattis, who led a Marine task force to Afghanistan shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, said the Washington Post's recent reporting about the U.S. government's pattern of lies about the war over the last two decades is not "revelatory."Mattis, who was interviewed by the Washington Post's David Ignatius on Friday, […]Jeff Schogol
DamnDelicious
- Quick Chicken Ramen Noodle Stir Fry December 11, 2019Noodles, tender chicken, broccoli, bell pepper and mushrooms with the best and easiest stir fry sauce ever. 30 min. Start to finish. So is it too early to be doing New Year, New You? Because after all the holiday stuffing and pies, I need all the veggies I can get. And this recipe is the […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese December 7, 2019Cheeseburger macaroni? YES, PLEASE! Hamburger meat, pasta and an epic cheese sauce. All made in ONE POT. Too easy! It’s been a bit hectic here. With the move, the traveling, the wedding planning, and the holidays, we’ve been constantly on the go-go-go. But even with our super busy schedules, I can still whip up this […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
RecipeTinEats
- CRISPY Herb Baked Chicken with Gravy (easy roast chicken!) December 13, 2019Herb Baked Chicken with Gravy is what you make when you need to feed a crowd! It tastes and looks like your favourite roast chicken – except it’s far easier to make. Easy to make loads, reheats JUICY and comes with an incredible fuss-free gravy for chicken. This recipe will be your lifesaver for upcoming holiday... […]Nagi
- Christmas Cake – ultra moist fruit cake (speedy!) December 11, 2019This is a speedy, easy Christmas Cake that requires no overnight fruit soaking. It’s a fruit cake that’s incredibly easy to make, with a rich, velvety texture that’s full flavoured and so moist it can be eaten plain. But no one turns away a slosh of custard! Terrific made on the day, keeps for ages,... […]Nagi