Tag: Just Smile
Alaskanomics
- COVID-19 disruptions cause 13.1 percent job loss in April May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 No. 20-17 JUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska’s job count was down 13.1 percent in April from the same month last year, a loss of 42,200 jobs. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate jumped to 12.9 percent, up from 5.2 percent in March. The comparable U.S rate rose from...Alaskanomics
APRN Alaska News
- Alaska News Nightly: Thursday, July 9, 2020 July 10, 2020The Anchorage School District outlines its plan for fall. And, a small commuter airline in Southern California- with some Alaska experience- will revive Ravn. Plus, pandemic challenges forced a Sitka farmers market to adapt, but it continues to operate in part to address food insecurity caused by the pandemic:Mayowa Aina, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
- Fewer classroom days, shorter hours and face masks: Anchorage School District announces plan for next month July 9, 2020The state’s largest school district says students will go into classrooms just two days a week when the school year begins next month. It hopes to later have students in the classroom five days.Mayowa Aina & Tegan Hanlon, Alaska Public Media
Delanceyplace.com
- edward hopper's paintings -- 7/09/20 July 9, 2020Today's encore selection -- from Edward Hopper by Gail Levin. Edward Hopper was one of America's greatest painters. He was able to masterfully convey powerful emotions through genuinely American landscapes and scenes that were simple, stark and spare. Among those themes most often recurring in his work were disenchantment, solitude and eros: "When he wanted […]
- spooky action: we can no longer take locality for granted -- 7/08/20 July 8, 2020Today's selection -- from Spooky Action at a Distance by George Musser. Jenann Ismael on the idea that physical locality may not be the deepest level of reality. "One of the strangest aspects of quantum physics is entanglement: If you observe a particle in one place, another particle -- even one light-years away -- will instantly change […]
Bob Mayer
- Day 119: 2020 Pandemic. How To Prepare For And Deal With One of the Deadliest Natural Disasters. July 8, 2020Wildfires can be devastating. They’ve wiped out entire communities. They can occur in many different places. They’re fast, often over-running those who wait too long to flee. They push a wall of heat far ahead of the flames that is deadly. How do you prepare for and deal with it? Over 30 free survival slideshows […]Bob
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
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Meet Guest Author, Chiara Talluto… July 10, 2020“I’m not a bestselling author, I’m just a ‘nobody’ who uses storytelling to encourage others to find their purpose and save their souls.” Hello, my name is Chiara Talluto. I’m a wife, busy mom, author, and a woman after God’s heart. As I ponder this declaration, I find it more appropriate to claim that I […]The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- no one knows. July 9, 2020oh, audrey, class of 2020 – this harkens back to my days in the 70s painting on my best friend’s parents’ new car (my parents said absolutely not) proudly plastering on the glory of our days in school the coming glory of our leaving driving around all day in the hot sun noticing with surprise […]beth
Indian Country Media Network
- Navajo Nation leader vetoes items from federal virus aid July 10, 2020President Jonathan Nez says he blocked $73 million in expenditures because council members were trying to include 'pet projects and frivolous spending'The Associated Press
Legends of Windemere
- Immortal Wars: The Summoning Part 26 #fiction #throwback July 9, 2020(Previously on Immortal Wars.) (Again, we shall revel in my teenage originality. Everyone groan in unison.) Disclaimer: Immortal Wars was the book I came up with and wrote in high school. I hadn’t even hit college by the time I wrote the … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore – Author Updates – #Reviews – #Contemporary Olga Nunez Miret, #Poetry Frank Prem, #Poetry Balroop Singh July 9, 2020Welcome to the Friday edition of the Cafe and Bookstore where I share recent reviews for authors on the shelves. The first author with a recent review is Olga Nunez Miret – for her contemporary novel – You’re Never Too … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Signs of the times July 9, 2020 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- It’s Too Peopley Out There July 3, 2020We 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 […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- Empathy vs. Sympathy July 9, 2020Empathy and sympathy are not just two different approaches to confronting the emotional challenges of others; they are diametrically opposite responses in many important ways. Sympathy places another's problems at a distance from us, places us in a position of superiority, and "drives separation", says the film's narrator, Dr. Brené Brown. Empathy, on the other […]
Positively Present
- opening your mind : a workbook for self-discovery June 17, 2020Throughout the years of working on Positively Present, I've discovered that one of the most essential aspects of living a positive and present life is this: keeping an open mind. This sounds much easier than it is, so I created a digital workbook to explore what I believe are the necessary steps needed to truly […]positively present
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Not going around in circles but going sort of back and forth instead July 2, 2020Like primary-school age children when the bell rings for playtime, Her Majesty’s Public is rushing hither and thither, not devoting … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Busy As a Bee July 7, 2020Image by Arno Hartmann from PixabayI'm as busy as a bee today. I'm not making honey but writing publishing contracts.As soon as I told someone I was "as busy as a bee" I wondered what the origin of that expression is.To my surprise there was a definitive source.It's from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, (the Squire's Tale), […]Joan Reeves
World United Music
- Prog Rock and Progressive Activism May 24, 2020Progressive 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 […]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
- Staged Fresno Fair Auto Wreck Sends Kaiser and the Devil to Hell July 9, 2020Reminiscent of the popular head-on steam locomotive crashes of the period, this staged “Auto Wreck” was a big attraction at the 1918 Fresno Fair. Now known as the “Big Fresno Fair,” the fifth largest fair in California, its roots can be traced back to 1884. Banking on the strong Kaiser Wilhelm II and anti-German attitude prevalent in the...David Greenlees
- Hacked Classic: Modernized Masterpiece Hidden by 1950s Customizing July 8, 2020Two of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions of hack: “to cut or sever with repeated irregular or unskillful blows” – “to cut or shape by or as if by crude or ruthless strokes.” Today we feature what we believe (correct us if we are wrong) originally was a 1930s Model “J” Duesenberg with a roadster body...David Greenlees
SassyZenGirl
- Earn $6,000/mo Passive Income with Stock Footage (no prior experience!) May 23, 2020Stock footage might not sound too sexy or fun, but hear me out, because 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 […]Gundi Gabrielle
Stump the Bookseller
- 342F: Little girl left toy under the willow tree overnight July 9, 2020Caitlin Kelly, caitlin.el.kelly@gmail.com[/private role] I have been trying to figure out the name of a book I used to rent from a library in RI with my grandmother when I was young. It was about a little girl (I think … Continue reading →admin
Ana’s Attic
- Pike and Pawn by T.M. Frazier Review July 6, 2020Pike and Pawn (The Pawn Duet) by T.M. Frazier Gritty Contemporary Romance with Anti-Hero Can stand alone as a duet, but MUCH better if you read the whole King Series first. “Logan’s Beach. It’s a town made up of equal parts sand and sadists. Beach and blood. Saltwater and sins. Canals and chaos.” Oh how […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- Splendor in the Grass: 1942 July 9, 2020July 1942. Washington, D.C. "Sunday at the edge of the municipal swimming pool." Medium format nitrate negative by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information. View full size.Dave
- Our Treasures: 1941 July 9, 2020July 4, 1941. Vale, Oregon. "One of the floats in the Fourth of July parade." Medium format acetate negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.Dave
Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s
- Junior Firefighters July 7, 2020My mother Judy (on the left) hams it up with her best friend Bobbie at the New York Historical Society in 1951. It was Mom's first job after graduating from college. The picture appears to have been taken professionally, as there are others from the same shoot. Not sure what the intended use was. NYHS […]Tom CT
- Nathan's Hot Dogs Coney Island July 7, 2020Nathan's Original Famous Frankfurters. Purchased a few originals ten years ago.John.Debold
Shorpy Reader Comments
- Unhand me July 9, 2020In reply to Splendor in the Grass: 1942: I had to study this to mentally attach the random idle hands to the correct arms belonging to the couple in the foreground. It was a challenge; at first I thought they'd brought Thing Addams along just for kicks and giggles.JennyPennifer
- Treasures indeed July 9, 2020In reply to Our Treasures: 1941: What a unique and creative idea for a Fourth of July float ... darling tykes spilling out of a treasure chest. Just weeks before Pearl Harbor and America's entrance into WWII. And the little guy with his back to the camera, holding the lid, seeming to embody every American […]JennyPennifer
Kim’s Shopping
- How to Save Money on Diamonds July 8, 2020Looking to make a diamond purchase on a budget? Don't worry, you're not alone! Diamonds can be expensive, but they're also perfect stones for any jewelry piece. That said, it's not impossible to save big on a new diamond stone. Here's everything you need to know about how to save money on diamonds. Buy Online […]Haley
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Travel Makeup Bag May 23, 2020Travel 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, 2020Signs of Spring For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- Replacing Silicone Bakeware July 6, 2020Last week I wrote about the toxicity of silicone and revealed that while research is still limited, studies show that silicone does leach potentially harmful chemicals into food, particularly at temperatures above 300°. Following the precautionary principle, I recommend avoiding cooking and baking with silicone. What Do I Buy to Replace my Silicone Bakeware? […]Lisa Powers
- The Toxicity of Silicone June 30, 2020Silicones are made from silicon, a naturally-occurring element that is abundant in sand. However, in order to make silicon available for industrial processes, it’s heated to very high temperatures and reacted with fossil-fuel derived hydrocarbons.1 This may explain why some people who are sensitive to petrochemicals may react to silicones. In order to make […]Lisa Powers
BloominThyme
- Saharan Dust Storm & Your Garden June 27, 2020The African winds are blowing Sahara desert dust across the Atlantic Ocean to the shores of the United States. Some see this as a terrible nuisance. Some see it as a health risk (which it definitely can be). Others–like me–see this as a garden gift from the heavens. Or universe. Why? Because the dust blowing […]gardenfrisk
- Bumblebees Induce Flowering May 24, 2020A new study has discovered that bumblebees actually bite plants to induce flowering so they can get to the business of pollinating. “In a sense, the bees are signaling, Hey, we need food. Please speed up your flowering, and we’ll pollinate you.” It’s an incredible discovery. Bees can actually force plants to flower up to […]gardenfrisk
Word of the day
- bromide July 9, 2020Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 9, 2020 is: bromide • \BROH-myde\ • noun 1 : a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives 2 a : a commonplace or tiresome person : bore b : a commonplace or hackneyed statement or […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Grab your shades and head to Palm Springs July 10, 2020Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11. All times are Eastern.Read more...Allison Shoemaker on TV Club, shared by Allison Shoemaker to The A.V. Club
- This probably goes without saying, but it’s incredibly fun to be Iron Man July 10, 2020Every Friday, A.V. Club staffers kick off our weekly open thread for the discussion of gaming plans and recent gaming glories, but of course, the real action is down in the comments, where we invite you to answer our eternal question: What Are You Playing This Weekend?Read more...Alex McLevy on Games, shared by Alex McLevy to The A.V. Club
- Police "confident" Naya Rivera drowned and "don't know" if they'll ever find her: Here's everything we know July 10, 2020Authorities have set sobering expectations for how the search for Naya Rivera will end. In a statement released Thursday evening, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department—who have been searching for the former Glee star since she was reported missing Wednesday after spending the day swimming in Southern California’s…Read more...Patrick Gomez on News, shared by Patrick Gomez to The A.V. Club
- Lamorne Morris' semi-animated comedy Woke gets a surreal teaser and premiere date July 9, 2020Hulu has released the teaser trailer for Lamorne Morris’ Woke, a brand new comedy that will begin streaming in September. Based on a true story from artist and musician Keith Knight, the New Girl alum will star as Keef, a Black cartoonist on the cusp of mainstream success. Not one to shake the political table, […]Shannon Miller on News, shared by Shannon Miller to The A.V. Club
DamnDelicious
- Easy No Knead Bread June 30, 2020FOOL-PROOF and only 4-ingredients! So hearty and rustic with the most amazing crust + fluffy, soft, chewy inside. Seriously, SO GOOD. Guys, please say hello to my COVID baby. Yes, that’s exactly right. My bread baby. My bread baby I made every single week starting in March. My first loaf was…well, it wasn’t the prettiest […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Swedish Meatball Pasta June 23, 2020Everyone’s favorite Swedish meatballs with pasta noodles tossed right into that cream sauce goodness. So heavenly, so good. Is there anything better than Swedish meatballs? The answer to that is yes. And that is Swedish meatballs with perfectly cooked elbow macaroni stirred into that heavenly cream sauce gravy. I know. It’s mind-blowingly-fantastic. Now if elbow […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
The Authors’ Billboard
- On the road! July 6, 2020So, the pandemic is still a thing. Christopher and I both work from home as writers and June 1st we each finished big projects. The state of the world has emphasized how important family is and we needed to safely lay eyes on our loved ones. June 15th we embarked on a road trip toward […]Traci Hall
- Life in the Time of the Coronavirus July 5, 2020Life goes on, but it’s not exactly the same. In normal times, I alternately call my husband Mr. Travel or Mr. Restaurant. Traveling and eating out are two of his favorite activities, but we’re not doing either at the moment. And every conference I was going to attend has been canceled. That leaves the focus […]Rebecca York
ezvid
- 10 Best Outbuildings 2020 July 9, 2020 Ezvid Wiki
Task & Purpose
- State Department signs off on $23 billion sale of F-35s to Japan July 9, 2020Japan wants more than a hundred of the advanced fighters.Reuters Staff
- Defense Secretary Esper confirms he was briefed on intel Russia offered bounties on US troops in Afghanistan July 9, 2020The question of whether any U.S. troops were killed as a result of the alleged bounties remains unanswered.Jeff Schogol