Jan. 7, 2021 No. 21-2 JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska’s population decreased by 3,831 people — 0.5 percent — from July 2019 to July 2020, based on population estimates released today by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. This was the fourth straight year of decline for the state’s...
Some are calling for state Rep. David Eastman's removal after he attended a rally held prior to the riot at the U.S. Capitol. And, a decades-old video store in the Yukon-Kuskowim Delta closes up shop. Plus, Anchorage teachers are preparing to welcome students back to the classroom.
Repeated attempts by Alaska’s congressional delegation to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to development finally prevailed with a lease sale held in early January. What does the lack of industry interest mean for the future of oil in Alaska?
Today's selection -- from Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius "The World's Greatest Bass Player" by Bill Milkowski. In the 1970s, a few jazz musicians were pioneering a new style of jazz combined with rock that was referred to as “jazz fusion.” One of the most successful groups was led by former […]
Today's encore selection -- from "Switching on Creativity" by Allan W. Snyder, Sophie Ellwood, and Richard P. Chi. Most people are familiar with the phenomenon of savants (once referred to as idiot savants), individuals with significant brain dysfunction who are nevertheless able to do amazing things such as play complex piano pieces without any training […]
I wrote this post before the recent coup attempt in Washington, but it’s all still true. Even more so. Time to be blunt. The official number of COVID-19 deaths today is over 336,000. 3,725 Americans died yesterday. This in a country that tore the world apart over a lesser number on a single day” 9-11. […]
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...
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...
Since 2013, I have been regularly updating this informational chart about the key book publishing paths. It is available as a PDF download (from Jane’s original blog post)—ideal for photocopying and distributing for workshops and classrooms—plus the full text is also below. One of the biggest questions I hear from authors today: Should I traditionally publish or self-publish? This […]
I was going to do a big post about this topic, but I realized that this could be one that differs from person to person. So, it’s best for me to start with myself and then open up the floor. … Continue reading →
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 […]
"What if kindness was a form of music, with its own rhythm, its own flow, its own song?" This engaging video points out the give and take of the whole human experience through highlighting music, with its reciprocal energy which inspires both the musicians and their audiences. The featured street musicians reflect on the power […]
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 […]
At last, it's Friday. Even I, who work at home, have the Friday attitude.So here's a random selection of funny lines to get your weekend started.You can thank my friend Frank who is always sending me funny stuff.Let the Smiles Begin(1) A day without sunshine is like...night.(2). I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar […]
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 […]
"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 […]
"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 […]
The street scene shows the Desert Inn in the left foreground, but this isn't Lost Wages. The flags on the light poles may mean that this is around the July 4th weekend. Finally, that beige Chrysler sedan in front of the Thunderbird has a bad paint match on its right front door.
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 […]
We’ve got a memory of a kids book about a goose and a gorilla. It was published before 1990 for sure, but it could be quite a bit older. It had a similar feel to the recent hit “Boy Mole … Continue reading →
New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Are you in our FB Group, Ana’s Attic After Dark? *Updated several times a week* See the full December Release Recap here 1/14: I haven’t been able to read or even listen to books lately, but then I started How To Get Lucky by Lauren Blakely and […]
Dearborn, Michigan. "1956 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan in Meadowmist Green." A stylish suburbanite and her toothpaste-toned transport. Color transparency from the Ford Motor Co. photographic archives. View full size.
Circa 1910. "St. Mary's Church and Ambery house ('Foxley'), Walkerville, Ontario." In the foreground, holders for the photographer's glass plates. "Foxley," designed by Detroit architect Albert Kahn, was the residence of Clayton J. Ambery, an executive of the Hiram Walker distillery. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
This is the 1932 basketball team of the Sweetser Braves. Sweetser is a small town in Grant County Indiana. This photo celebrates the team's win of the Grant County Championship. The win is significant because Sweetser was a very small school compared to the others in Grant County. The people pictured represent the entire team. […]
This is a picture of my family in Swanton, Vermont circa 1926 shortly before they moved to Underhill, Vermont. From left to right top is Nellie Boss Lamphere, then Mary her sister and Frank Lamphere. Nellie and Frank were my grandparents. At the bottom is, again from left to right, my Uncle Lynford, with the […]
In reply to Ford Customline: 1956: in place with a stylish yellow scarf. Both my grandparents and my mom in her younger days wore scarves to keep their time consuming hairdos in place.
Whether it be for a new car, retirement fund, vacation, or college tuition, sometimes, we want to earn a bit of extra cash. However, it's not always easy, especially when you may already have a full-time job. Luckily enough, there are some great income-generators that don't require a lot of your time. Want to learn […]
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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. […]
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 […]
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 15, 2021 is: vulcanize \VUL-kuh-nyze\ verb : to treat crude or synthetic rubber or similar plastic material with chemicals to give it useful properties (such as elasticity, strength, and stability) Examples: "In 1939 [Charles] Cornell invented a safer and more efficient way of patching holes in […]
It’s been a good couple of weeks for big studios handing the reins of their genre adaptations to indie favorites: We previously reported on Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead being tapped to helm several episodes of Marvel’s upcoming Moon Knight show, and now THR is reporting that Kantemir Balagov—fresh off his…Read more...
William Hughes on News, shared by William Hughes to The A.V. Club
When Drag Race decided to kick off season 13 with a lip-sync extravaganza, it was exciting and fun, subverting expectations and keeping the queens on their toes. When they decided to follow that up with a spotlight episode centering on the queens who won the opening lip-syncs—and Elliott—the energy dipped somewhat,…Read more...
Kate Kulzick on TV Club, shared by Kate Kulzick to The A.V. Club
Real quick, as a mental exercise: What Dungeons And Dragons class would John Wick be? The obvious instinct is fighter, on account of all the killin’, but we’re not sure that exactly lines up with Baba Yaga’s particular brand of acrobatic murder. Rogue’s not quite right either; sure, he gets the drop on people…Read more...
William Hughes on News, shared by William Hughes to The A.V. Club
Marvel continues to throw good talent after good at its upcoming Moon Knight Disney+ series, with THR reporting that Ethan Hawke has signed on to play the main villain in the Oscar Isaac-starring superhero show. There’s no word yet on who, exactly, Hawke will be playing, but given that Moon Knight’s personal nemesis…Read more...
William Hughes on News, shared by William Hughes to The A.V. Club
So much easier to make than you think, and it’s such a game-changer! Perfect for pizza night and it’s freezer-friendly! If you have not tried homemade pizza dough yet, this is it for you guys. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s foolproof. And it makes two pizza balls so you can make both for pizza […]
Cook the most perfect scallops every. single. time. So fast and easy to make (just 5 ingredients) yet so so fancy! A fancy night in. NYE. Monday night. Thursday lunch. COVID-date-night… Yes, THIS is exactly what you need. Perfectly seared scallops with all the foamy butter, garlic and fresh thyme. It is divine. It is […]
Happy New Year to all of you. I know many people vow to do a certain thing, like quit smoking, eat better, exercise more, spend time with family this time of the year. Personally, I think those are things you should vow to do everyday, but I don’t do those kinds of vows. Instead, I […]
When we were married in 1959, my husband and I lived with his folks in Anchorage, Alaska. My mother-in-law belonged to the Anchorage Woman’s Club and they put out a recipe book that I still use. Many of the women were military. These ladies came from all over the world, so the book contains recipes […]