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APRN Alaska News
- Spanish flu devastated rural Alaska in 1918. Are we better prepared for a pandemic 100 years later? December 6, 2019The 1918 viral pandemic known as the Spanish flu, killed millions worldwide and devastated rural communities in Alaska. 100 years later, what did pathologists learn from that outbreak and how prepared are we to handle a fast moving infectious disease today? The post Spanish flu devastated rural Alaska in 1918. Are we better prepared for […]Lori Townsend, Alaska Public Media
- A soldier tried to buy a motorcycle in Anchorage. His lawyer says he was targeted by a ‘yo-yo scam’ December 6, 2019A civil case in state Superior Court highlights one of the ways experts say members of the military are highly susceptible to fraud. The post A soldier tried to buy a motorcycle in Anchorage. His lawyer says he was targeted by a ‘yo-yo scam’ appeared first on Alaska Public Media.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 6 December 6, 2019Picture of the day Cape starling (Lamprotornis nitens) in Kruger National Park, South Africa
- Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for December 5 December 5, 2019Picture of the day Early morning view to southwest from Ben Lawers: Meall Corranaich on the right, Meall nan Tarmachan on the left. Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Bob Mayer
- Flight 19 Disappears on 5 Dec 1945 December 5, 2019It began as nothing more than a routine training flight. At 2:10 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five TBM Avenger torpedo bombers took off from a Naval Air Station in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The planes—collectively known as “Flight 19”—were scheduled to tackle a three-hour exercise known as “Navigation Problem Number One.” Their triangular flight plan […]Bob
- If You Are Able . . . (an epitaph on war) December 3, 2019This past week when my grandsons were visiting we went to the Worlds Fair Park here in Knoxville. Not far from the infamous Sunsphere, is the East Tennessee Veteran’s Memorial. It’s a solemn spot, as all such locations are. Each Medal of Honor awardee from East Tennessee has his own granite pillar and the names […]Bob
Hugh’s Views & News
- How To Centre Captions Under Blog Images On The Gutenberg Editor December 2, 2019Now all captions under images, photos and pictures on the Gutenberg editor can be aligned to the centre. This is how to do it. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
- How To Create A Pingback On A WordPress Blog November 26, 2019Did you known that pingbacks can help drive traffic to your website or blog? Not sure what a pingback is or how to create one? My blog post answers the questions and shows you how. Continue readingHugh's Views and News
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- Creating A Low-Cost Book Trailer – by Lee Purcell… December 6, 2019on BookBaby Blog: Creating videos can be as satisfying as writing books, so don’t be afraid to extend your communication outreach to new dimensions by producing an inexpensive, but compelling, book trailer. If you’re an indie author who has earned your chops by persisting and publishing a book (a grand achievement on its own), you […]The Story Reading Ape
- Ani’s Advent 2019! Make believe… with Robbie Cheadle December 6, 2019Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo: Dear Santa, Just a quick one from me today as I’m busy having an adventure! I mean, Christmas has come early! We went out in the car the other night…for a really long drive in the dark… She wasn’t best pleased, I have to say, wen she…The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- inspiration everywhere. December 6, 2019beginning and ending a beautiful day spent in chicago. — “inspiration comes from everywhere: books, art, people on the street. it is an interior process for me.” -colleen atwoodbeth
Indian Country Media Network
- At a Navajo gas station ... the impeachment as history unfolds December 6, 2019Navajos express mixed opinions on Trump impeachment probeCronkite News
- Indigenous Oscar consideration: 'This is an important step forward' December 6, 2019Interview with Jason Ryle, executive director of imagineNATIVE, the first Indigenous film festival that can submit to the Academy AwardsVincent Schilling
Legends of Windemere
- Fate of the Self-Righteous December 6, 2019Much of the self-righteous character depends on the landing. You can have them be a jerk for the entire story and then redeem them with a good ending. I don’t mean good as in happy, but a well-written one. There … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord Afternoon Video – A dog who loves water…watch him go… December 6, 2019This dog loves the water and it is one of my favourite videos of the last year.Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Friday happy dance December 6, 2019 bluebird of bitterness
- O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree December 5, 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
- 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 […]
- Breath of the World: Amazon Rainforest November 28, 2019Who among us does not depend on fresh air as the source of our life and well-being? As one Ecuadoran elder said, "It is from the amazon that the breath of the world comes; without the amazon the world would not breathe.". Our rain forests are all that stand between us and catastrophic climate change. […]
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.
- 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
- The offside vegetating rule #narrowboat #boating #boatsthattweet November 29, 2019Before we begin the beguine, I did ask the chaps if they would mind being photographed and interwebnetted, and they cheerfully … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Indie Publishing Tip #1: Amazon Product Description December 4, 2019I'm resting after cleaning out 1 drawer of my file cabinet.I'm cleaning out files, preparing for some big changes in life.I'm proud that I threw away an entire kitchen-sized trash bag full of clippings and other papers.Still, I'm finding information I've saved and/or information I've written about in years past.Often I think everyone knows what […]Joan Reeves
- Be Cautious Using Public WiFi December 2, 2019Scammers can easily get into public WiFi accounts and access information you've sent and received.If you need to use your phone, it's smarter to use your phone's cellular data rather than the public WiFi.If you need to use a laptop, use your cell to create a personal hot spot for internet access.If there's no other […]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. 232 December 6, 2019Today’s mid-196os lead image contains a colorful view of a parking lot in a major US city. Sharp-eyed readers should be able to identify the location by the buildings in the background and the body of water on the far right. Share with us were the steps in the foreground lead to. As is the usual...David Greenlees
- Starting Them Out Young at the Forest Park Zoo December 5, 2019This charming image was taken at the Forest Park Zoo located in Fort Worth, Texas in August of 1941. The subject of the photographer’s attention here is twin sisters Lanelle and Lounette Wyatt, who were four years old at the time. The rest of the children have surprised looks on their faces while the adults...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
- 333T: Boy Uses Light to De-Age Dog and Sister December 5, 2019This is a middle grade book probably published before 2008. It's about a boy who likes science and has an old dog and a teenage sister. The family goes to visit their grandfather, who's dying, and while there the boy … Continue reading →admin
National Day Calendar
- December 6, 2019 – SAINT NICHOLAS DAY – NATIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN DAY – NATIONAL MINER’S DAY – NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY – FAUX FUR FRIDAY – NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY – NATIONAL PAWNBROKERS DAY December 6, 2019The post December 6, 2019 – SAINT NICHOLAS DAY – NATIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN DAY – NATIONAL MINER’S DAY – NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY – FAUX FUR FRIDAY – NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY – NATIONAL PAWNBROKERS DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
- December 5, 2019 – NATIONAL REPEAL DAY – INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY – NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY – BATHTUB PARTY DAY December 5, 2019The post December 5, 2019 – NATIONAL REPEAL DAY – INTERNATIONAL NINJA DAY – NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY – BATHTUB PARTY DAY appeared first on National Day Calendar.Doug Philp
Ana’s Attic
- The Fall of Legend by Meghan March – Audiobook Review November 25, 2019The Fall of Legend by Meghan March Narrated by Erin Mallon and Joe Arden Contemporary Romance, First in a trilogy. Meghan March never fails me. Her books are the perfect blend of alpha-male, sexiness, strong females, and unputdownable storylines. She is one of only 2 or 3 authors that I will read books in a […]Ana's Attic
Shorpy
- The Happy Homemaker: 1940 December 6, 2019July 1940. Door County, Wisconsin. "Farm Security Administration rehabilitation borrower and family. The wife made the drapes, the chair covers, and papered the wall herself." Medium format negative by John Vachon for the Resettlement Administration. View full size.Dave
- Porksicle: 1940 December 6, 2019October 1940. "Cooperative cold storage lockers in Casselton, North Dakota, where farmers bring their own butchered pigs. Next year butchering will be done here. This co-op received a $4,500 loan from the Farm Security Administration." Photo by John Vachon. 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
- On his day off? December 6, 2019In reply to Porksicle: 1940: Who knew that Ferris Bueller moonlighted as a butcher?tterrace
- Body shop December 6, 2019In reply to Porksicle: 1940: "My Pig has Been in an accident and I need a new Quarter Panel"Vintagetvs
Kim’s Shopping
- What Is the Cheapest Place to Buy Spices? December 6, 2019According to surveys, people who eat spicy food are actually enjoying more sex than those who can’t handle it hot. Are you into your spices? Getting the right spices in your cooking can really transform your dish. It’s the difference between an average and a delicious meal. You need to regularly stock up on your cumin or top […]Connie
Thoroughly Reviewed
- Best Pepper Spray November 23, 2019Top 10 Pepper Sprays Pepper Spray Comparison SABRE RED Key Case View Sabre Red View Mace View POLICE MAGNUM View Mace Hot Pink View...Jonathan Maxwell
Whimpulsive
- Wordless Wednesday #530 December 4, 2019’tis the season For more Wordless Wednesday, Click here.suziqoregon
Debra Lynn Dadd
- 2019 Holiday Gift Guide November 26, 2019I’ve put together a list of holiday gift ideas for friends, family, and for yourself. Most of these items are ones I own or plan to buy. Please leave a comment if you have additional ideas to share! Hostess Gifts/Stocking Stuffers KeepCup Glass Travel Mugs A great alternative to plastic or stainless steel […]Lisa Powers
- Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet Sprayer Replacement November 25, 2019Question from Miriam Whew, that was a long title! We need to replace ours, as the part that pulls down has sprung a leak. What ought one look for in this type of purchase? It seems important as it will be in contact with our water. I’ve found a few on Amazon that look decent […]Lisa Powers
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
- How to Make Herbal Soap Without Handling Lye {+ triple aloe melt & pour recipe} November 19, 2019Learn how to incorporate herbs, flowers, essential oils, and other natural ingredients into melt and pour soap base, no handling of lye required! Possibly the most often expressed sentiment I hear when it comes to soap making, goes something like: “I want to make soap, but I’m really scared of the lye!” That is a […]Jan @ The Nerdy Farm Wife
Word of the day
- gingerly December 6, 2019Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for December 6, 2019 is: gingerly • \JIN-jer-lee\ • adjective : very cautious or careful Examples: "The reality: I am averse to wet clothes, squishy shoes and algae in my hair, so I cautiously stepped into a kayak, trying my darndest not to rock the boat, and set out at […]Merriam-Webster
AV Club Wiki Wormhole
- Fox’s oooonnne weeeeirrrrd trrrriiccck to make any football game seem eppppppic December 6, 2019No technological trick has done more to shape our experience of TV football than the slow motion instant replay. It’s a visual storytelling device that exposes the grace and athleticism that are otherwise invisible amid lightning-fast action. Slow motion lets us study the terpsichorean footwork of Carolina Panthers…John Teti on TV Club, shared by John Teti to The A.V. Club
- Hulu’s Reprisal is all about style over substance, but it has style to burn December 6, 2019Say what you will about Reprisal’s mistakes—and there are more than a few of them in Hulu’s latest series—it’s undeniable that everyone involved in this project looks like they’re having the absolute time of their lives. From the opening moments that reveal the origin story of this femme fatale revenge thriller,…Alex McLevy on TV Club, shared by Alex McLevy to The A.V. Club
- Music historian shares clips of every hit single going back to...the Stone Age? December 6, 2019As the 2010s near their end, we’ve all spent a lot of time thinking about the cultural phenomena that have defined the decade. In the same nostalgic spirit, others have reached even further into the past, highlighting the music that filled the ‘00s, ‘90s, ‘80s, and, in the case of an excellent thread detailing “the…Reid McCarter on News, shared by Reid McCarter to The A.V. Club
- Judge rules that Bill Nye can now sue the mouse ears off of Disney December 6, 2019If there’s anything that Bill Nye hates about as much as climate change denial, we imagine it’s egregious accounting discrepancies. Since 2017, Nye has been embroiled in a lawsuit with The Walt Disney Company over allegedly withheld profits stemming from his syndicated series, Bill Nye, The Science Guy. After a number…Shannon Miller on News, shared by Shannon Miller to The A.V. Club
Task & Purpose
- Navy identifies victims of Pearl Harbor shooting December 6, 2019The Navy has identified the two Defense Department civilians who were killed in a shooting Wednesday at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii.Vincent J. Kapoi was a meals inspector apprentice and Roldan A. Agustin was a shop planner for nondestructive testing, according to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Both were from Hawaii and worked at […]Jeff Schogol
- Iran may have been behind attack on Iraq's Balad Air Base, State Department says December 6, 2019WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran may have been behind Thursday's attack on Iraq's Balad air base, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Friday, but added that Washington was awaiting further evidence.Iraqi military on Thursday said that two Katyusha rockets landed inside Balad air base, which hosts U.S. forces and contractors and is located about […]Reuters Staff
DamnDelicious
- Instant Pot Leftover Hambone Soup December 4, 2019The best way to use up leftover ham! With the most flavorful broth, this hearty, cozy soup is so simple yet SO SO GOOD. I honestly look forward to the leftover ham more so than the holiday ham itself. I just get so excited to repurpose the leftovers, whether that’s in some ham and cheese […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
- Leftover Thanksgiving Sliders December 1, 2019Leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, Dijon and melted cheese on super buttery Hawaiian rolls. Bake and serve warm! SO SO GOOD. My favorite part about the holidays has to be the leftover sammies. It’s the sweet Hawaiian rolls holding up all the best part of your turkey dinner from the day before – the leftover shredded […]Chungah @ Damn Delicious
RecipeTinEats
- Christmas Recipes and Menus December 6, 2019Christmas recipes and Christmas Menus for everyone!! Whether you’re having a summery Aussie Christmas lunch, a cosy White Christmas, a traditional Christmas dinner, or need speedy recipes that still have the wow factor, here’s a collection of my very best Christmas food ideas! Christmas Recipes and Menus Skip to: Mains | Breads | Sides – Warm... […]Nagi
- Gougeres – French Cheese Puffs (finger food!) December 6, 2019Gougeres are French Cheese Puffs served with pre dinner cocktails, as finger food at parties, and in place of boring bread rolls to dunk into soups and stews. One of the best things I ate in France! Simple to make, they reheat 100% perfectly – but the best part is smugly telling your friends “they’re... […]Nagi