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Military June 28, 2018

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By Katie Lange: The Korean War Armistice Explained

News DoD News, Defense Media Activity: U.S. Receives Fallen Service Members’ Remains From North Korea

By Jim Garamone DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Mattis: U.S. Troop Remains Repatriation ‘Sets a Positive Environment’

By Terri Moon Cronk DoD News, Defense Media Activity: Communications Key in Solving International Disputes, Mattis Says

Secretary Of Defense James N. Mattis: Press Gaggle at the Pentagon with Secretary of Defense Mattis

United Nations Honor Guard member carries remains during a dignified return ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday. Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Tucker.)

United Nations Command returned 55 cases of remains from the Democratic
People’s Republic of Korea to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Friday.
Members of the command and the Osan community were on hand at the arrival
ceremony. (Photo by US Air Force Technical Sergeant Ashley Tyler.)

North Korea, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis, South Korea, Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks

Mattis: U.S. Will Not Accept Nuclear-Armed North Korea

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Mattis: U.S. Will Not Accept Nuclear-Armed North Korea

Military, James Mattis, North Korea, Nuclear

Kotzebue flooding declared state disaster as residents recover October 23, 2024
At least one home collapsed into Kotzebue Sound during Tuesday's flooding, which forced more than 80 people to evacuate.
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Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected October 23, 2024
Trump says he'll jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and strip networks of broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
David Folkenflik - NPR

houston, we’ve had a problem --10/23/24 October 23, 2024
Today's selection-- from Wicked Problems by Guru Madhavan. For NASA, Apollo 13 was a "successful failure.” “One man who deeply understood the indispensability of systems engineering—and the tragedy when it is ignored—was Frank Hughes, the former chief of NASA's spaceflight training division. Hughes joined NASA as an instructor in 1966. On the first day of […]
When money dies -- 10/22/24 October 22, 2024
Today's selection -- from Vertigo by Harald Jähner. Following the first World War, the German public faces unprecedented hyperinflation. “Inflation was whipping out the ground from under the feet of the very people who saw themselves as pillars of society, and who had for that reason long felt protected by the state. The main beneficiaries […]

Kotzebue flooding declared state disaster as residents recover October 23, 2024
At least one home collapsed into Kotzebue Sound during Tuesday's flooding, which forced more than 80 people to evacuate.
Desiree Hagen, KOTZ - Kotzebue
Jailed reporters, silenced networks: What Trump says he’d do to the media if elected October 23, 2024
Trump says he'll jail reporters who won't give up the sources of leaks and strip networks of broadcast licenses for fact-checking him.
David Folkenflik - NPR

Recent Research Spreadsheets
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...
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Legislative Drafting Students
Our students spend the summer working on the research project of the LDICP. Through their extensive research, massive databases of information on state statutes regarding the abuse of children have been created and will be posted here as their work is finalized. Here are...
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Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023
All-American patriot, artist, designer, entrepreneur, flower arranger, chef, and joyful servant, Sunny Lou Starling, was carried on the wings of angels to the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 6, 2023. She once said her mission was to “Gather and feed all you can, as often as you can, because you never know if […]
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WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022
WASP Deanie Bishop Parrish, 44-W-4"Failure isn't failure unless you let it be. It's simply a change in direction. Just count your many blessings move on. With God's help, anything is possible!"Deanie Bishop Parrish passed away peacefully in her home in Waco, Texas, on February 24, 2022, just one day shy of her 100th birthday. She met every challenge […]
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Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 518 October 23, 2024
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David Greenlees

Hungarian Wax Peppers October 18, 2024
Here’s an old Italian recipe for canning peppers, one of my husband’s favorites. Searching the internet, you’ll come across many variations — all probably good — but here’s a basic recipe to start you on your course. The kids and I canned these using the boiling method, though pressure canners might make the process easier. Not sure how, […]
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Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023
Microgreens seem to be all the rage these days and for good reason: they are packed with nutrients and easy to grow! The USDA and University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature leaves of the same plants. And great flavor. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space […]
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Fall Chicken and Wild Rice Soup October 19, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. With chicken, wild rice, and butternut squash (or sweet potato!). The coziest autumn soup to warm you up! Autumn is here, the leaves are changing colors to fiery-red, the nights are cooler, and we are having this soup all season long. It’s […]
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Steamed Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce October 5, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Quick to cook, oh-so-perfect mussels in the best cream sauce ever. Serve with a baguette for dipping! Steamed mussels are so fancy. SO SO FANCY. But they are also incredibly easy and quick to prepare, and you can serve to guests with […]
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DIY Sweetgrass Basket Craft Inspired by Gullah Tradition by Josie Riviera May 22, 2024
Welcome back to Daufuskie Island, where every corner tells a story. This island is off the coast of South Carolina and is a 1 hour ferry ride from Hilton Head Island. Today I’m sharing how to make a sweetgrass basket: Materials: Coiled rope or raffia Colored yarn or embroidery thread Large-eye needle Scissors Instructions: Start […]
Josie Riviera
Daufuskie Delights: A Culinary Journey Through Gullah Flavors by Josie Riviera April 22, 2024
Welcome to Daufuskie Island, where time slows down and the rhythms of Gullah culture come to life. This inviting getaway off the South Carolina coast is more than an island; it’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Gullah people, descendants of West African slaves. These people were brought to work on the […]
Donna Fasano

Army investigates death of missing Fort Leonard Wood soldier as a homicide October 23, 2024
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Patty Nieberg
Air Force families at RAF Mildenhall forced to move due to condemned homes October 23, 2024
More than 50 U.S families assigned to an airbase in the United Kingdom have been told to vacate their homes soon, some shortly after the New Year, Air Force officials confirmed Wednesday. A group of 31 families at Royal Air Force Mildenhall must move by Jan. 31, Capt. Geneva Giaimo, a spokeswoman for the 100th […]
Jeff Schogol

Maybe not so big a Paradigm Shift after all.....Yagi has Spark Again October 22, 2024
So many notions, most unrealistic in the end, ran through my feeble brain the last week or so.Substitute the TW200 with an E-Bike? Less moving parts, yes but costs and their performance envelopes just didn't justify costs. Give up taking a motorcycle, whether the T-Dub or Scarlett, the Ural Sidecar Rig, when going camping? Just take […]
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Starlink Usage Changes October 16, 2024
Note: Back in the overcrowded cesspool that is the Metro Denver area. I'll be here for a bit as I've upcoming medical appointments with the VA.Recently, Starlink raised the price of the Roam Unlimited plan I had selected when I bought into the system. It went from $150 t0 $165. They said they were adding […]
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How I'm Voting September 13, 2024
A friend on Facebook asked me who I’d be voting for in November. For whatever they’re worth, my thoughts:I think reasoning tends to be more interesting and useful than conclusions, and going into my reasoning would take a while. But to try to summarize: I don’t think America has two political parties; I think we […]
Barry Eisler
Dark Matter! May 8, 2024
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Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
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PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024
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Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024
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Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Ashley
Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffins (Fun Halloween Toddler Snacktivity!) October 21, 2022
Here’s a delicious fall-time spin on classic blueberry muffins. If you’re a solo adult who likes good food, this recipe is for you. Or if you’ve got extra kitchen “helpers” around (read: kids who need entertainment), turn baking these Halloween muffins into a fun toddler snacktivity. Pumpkin BOO-berry Muffin Recipe Ingredients: 2 boxes Jiffy brand […]
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"Home" vs. "Away" May 20, 2022
I’m home now. I’m looking at the flea market couch I brought up from California; I had cushions made three times over the years till I got it just right. Now it’s just right. It’s been in my life 42 years. Tim has been in my life 34 years, but he had to be out of […]
CloudyinAK
Goodbye, Toronto May 10, 2022
I’m saying my goodbyes to Toronto. I’ve seen my last Hot Docs Festival film, and I’m just back from my last author program. I’ve probably had my last roti, checked out my last book at my local branch library, gone to my last art workshop. Horror of horrors, I’ve even watched my last play. The thing […]
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Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
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Book review: Secondhand Summer by Dan Walker December 1, 2019
I had had Alaska writer Dan Walker’s YA novel SECONDHAND SUMMER on my list for a long time, and two weeks ago finally had the chance to dive in. I wasn’t disappointed. Walker’s book, geared for middle school readers (but still immensely enjoyable for adults), follows 14-year-old Sam’s move to Anchorage from the small fishing… […]
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Sitka Nature Show #318 – Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer June 30, 2024
Download Radio Show The June 30th show featured a conversation with Kari Sagel and Brooke Schafer in our semi-regular cross-over between the Sitka Library Show and the Sitka Nature Show. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up […]
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Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024
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Sandra’s Overnight Artisan 10" Cast Iron Soft Bread-No Knead March 2, 2024
INGREDIENTS3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid)--2 teaspoons canola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising)-2 TB butter melted in ramekin, with brush (set aside)--10” Seasoned Cast Iron SkilletMETHODAdd flour to bowl. Add yeast […]
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Sandra's Fresh Apple Pecan Cake (9x13") September 18, 2023
My husband loves this cakeso much he had two pieces 'after' eating lunch...Ingredients2 Eggs1 ½ cup Canola Oil2 cups Granulated Sugar3 cups A-P Flour2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg½ teaspoon Kosher Salt1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda4 cups Chopped Apples (peeled and cored): measure after chopping1 cup chopped Pecans: measure after chopping1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract⅔ […]
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