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Military January 27 & 28, 2022

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Milityary.com: ‘Atomic Veterans’ Finally to Get Commemorative Service Medal; Military Ordered to Overhaul Effort to Prevent Civilian Casualties After Botched Airstrikes; Marines Make It Easier for Those Kicked Out over Vaccines to Come Back and more ->

Task & Purpose: ‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force “It literally just takes a phone call.”; Sexual harassment is now officially a crime in the US military ‘Sexual harassment, has for too long, been seen as something you had to deal with as part of the job if you wanted to serve.’ And more ->

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Periscope Film " WINSTON CHURCHILL: THE VALIANT YEARS " WORLD WAR II EP. 14 "CLOSING THE RING" XD14604, BRCC The Medevac Podcast: Ep 026 Andrew Powers, Jack CarrUSA Admiral James Stavridis: The Next World War, Jack CarrUSA Jack Answers Your Questions, 82nd Airborne Division, 'Atomic Veterans', Cleared Hot Podcast Full Auto Friday - Round 90 with Jason Deneau, The Untold Past The SECRET Execution Of Harold Pringle - The Only Canadian Executed During WW2, David Hoffman Magnificent Vietnam Green Beret David Christian Tells What Happened To Him, World Ward Two Total War Coming to Germany - WAH 51 - January 1943 Pt. 2

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 13, 2024 September 14, 2024
Alaska’s U.S. Attorney is under scrutiny. Plus, A massive graphite mine could open near Nome, if the permitting goes through.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Voters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight September 14, 2024
Alaska Public Media reporters are engaging with voters across the state to hear about the issues that matter to them.
Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

ready rock -- 9/16/24 September 16, 2024
Today's selection-- from When Crack Was King by Donovan X. Ramsey. The story of "Freeway" Rick Ross. “Cocaine was extremely profitable for anyone who could get his or her hands on enough to sell. The barrier for entry was about $150, the wholesale price for an ‘eight ball.’ That eight ball could then be divided […]
belushi at the chateau -- 9/13/24 September 13, 2024
Today's selection-- from Castle on Sunset by Shawn Levy. Comedian and actor John Belushi's last days. “While Belushi was trashing his bungalow and himself, people around him were scheming to get him back to New York, where his wife, Judy, and his partner and best friend, Dan Aykroyd, felt they could help him get clean […]

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 13, 2024 September 14, 2024
Alaska’s U.S. Attorney is under scrutiny. Plus, A massive graphite mine could open near Nome, if the permitting goes through.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Voters share their top priorities ahead of November | Alaska Insight September 14, 2024
Alaska Public Media reporters are engaging with voters across the state to hear about the issues that matter to them.
Madilyn Rose, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

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. 512 September 11, 2024
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.
David Greenlees
Four Fun Kodachrome Car Image Series No. 511 September 4, 2024
In this weekly series, we ask our readers to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles along with the location where the image was taken and anything else you find of interest in the photos. You can look back on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.
David Greenlees

Hydration Station: 1943 September 15, 2024
March 1943. "Waynoka, Oklahoma. Oil and water derricks near the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad roundhouse." Photo by Jack Delano, Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave
Freight Night: 1943 September 13, 2024
March 1943. "Baltimore, Maryland. A yard jockey backing up a truck that has just come into the unloading platform at the Davidson truck terminal." Medium format acetate negative by John Vachon for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Dave

Land of the free September 15, 2024
In reply to Wet Manhattan: 1901: Statue of Liberty is visible in the harbor.
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Broad-Exchange Bldg September 13, 2024
In reply to Wet Manhattan: 1901: Right of center, the high flagpole atop the Produce Exchange; further right and the same height is the southeastward slab extension of the building that's still on the SE corner of Broad and Exchange. The two-window-wide slab is in the center of the 1900 pic looking NW; it was […]
Timz

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 […]
gardenfrisk
Cauliflower Growing Tip April 12, 2023
I’ve been growing cauliflower for years, but only recently did I learn this cauliflower growing tip from a farmer friend of mine. I was showing her my garden and she wrapped her hands around the leaves of my young cauliflower plants and folded them upward. “When your cauliflower begins to form a bud, pull your […]
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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

Two Colombian men sentenced for bomb plot to murder American soldiers September 15, 2024
Two Colombian nationals were sentenced to 30 and 35 years in prison, respectively, for their role in a 2021 car bombing that left more than 40 people injured, including three American soldiers. Andres Fernando Medina Rodriguez, 40, and Ciro Alfonso Gutierrez Ballesteros, 31 were formally sentenced on Thursday, Sept. 12 after pleading guilty to multiple […]
Nicholas Slayton
Army sends troops, artillery to the Aleutian Islands as Russian planes again fly near Alaska September 15, 2024
The U.S. Army sent paratroopers, radar platoons and at least one M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System to a tiny island off of Alaska this week, in a sudden show of force projection following recent Russian and Chinese fly bys. Troops with the 11th Airborne Division, as well as the the 1st and 3rd Multi […]
Nicholas Slayton

Riding Recce for Camping Spots September 15, 2024
A beautifully warm day yesterday.I rode Yagi, my TW200, through Silverton, CO and onto CR 2 which takes one out of town and into the BLM areas to the east of it. The idea was to scout out possible camping spots for future use when in the area.There's a road called the River Road accessible […]
redlegsrides
T'Dubing to Ophir Pass and Fall Colors are Starting to Show! September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12Cool and windy day today, not much writing got done but for a picture of these mountains that one can see from the summit of Molas Pass:SilvertonTurk Head and Grand Turkfrom the Molas Pass SummitThe windy conditions coupled with the puny 198 cc engine on my TW200 precluded writing today, she has enough […]
redlegsrides

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
Update, June 25, 2024Just finished watching the Dark Matter episode 9 finale and holy shit, did they stick the landing! No spoilers and so much still to think and talk about, but three initial impressions:1. Part of what makes the show so special is the authenticity and consistency of the human reactions and emotions. In one […]
Barry Eisler

Kashevaroff Mountain April 6, 2019
Long before we were a sailing family, Alisa and I were a young couple in love with adventuring in Alaska. The opportunity to introduce Eric and Elias to the delights of outdoor living in the Great Land was one of the big bright sides of our return to Alaska. Earlier this winter, the boys and […]
Letting go March 20, 2019
So...this beautiful island is our home. See the barky? The boys just had their spring break. A week off from school and nothing to keep us from buggering off in Galactic. The weather was generally poor - nothing like the pics above for the most part - so we just snuck off to the west […]

PDS on PBS II Cross post from "Frozen Grin" April 5, 2024
Here is a link to a story about my struggle to draw with Parkinson's Disease. the story is from "The Daily Cartoonist" a Web journal concerning the world of professional cartooning. It was occasioned by the release of the documentary "Matters of Mind, My Parkinson's" which follows three families and their efforts to cope […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's, PBS Looks at PD and PD-S March 4, 2024
Here is a short trailer for the PBS documentary "Matter of Mind, My Parkinson's. It follows the attempts of three people and their families to cope with the progressive, disabling and incurable neurological condition. The film won the Audience Choice Award for documentaries at the recent San Francisco Film Festival, possibly due to a scenery-chewing […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl

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 […]
Ashley

"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 […]
CloudyinAK

Malnourished launches today January 21, 2020
It’s here. The big day. My memoir, the one I spent 15 years struggling over, launches today from Raised Voice Press. I’m feeling very exposed, very vulnerable. This is not at all similar to when Dolls Behaving Badly launched from Hachette Book Group. That was a novel, and while some of it was based on… […]
cinthiaritchie
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… […]
cinthiaritchie

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 […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #317 – Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere June 16, 2024
Download Radio Show The June 16th show featured a conversation with Daniel Graham and Zach LaPerriere. Daniel was the artist who crafted the Sitka violin commissioned for the Sitka Summer Music Festival by Marcel and Connie LaPerriere, it was the made out of wood sourced in Sitka by Zach LaPerriere. We discussed the of the […]
matt goff

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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