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Military January 10, 2020

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Military.com: 7 Times Army Vet Buck Henry Revolutionized Comedy; Police Investigate Officer Accused of Killing Vet’s Service Dog; Marine Vet Lawmaker Tells Military to Question the Orders They’re Given by Trump; Unidentified Planes Hit Iraqi Militiamen in Syria, Killing 8 and more ->

Task & Purpose: 2 airmen found dead in dorms at Spangdahlem Air Base; ‘He just radiated love’ — Army recruiter killed in Alabama shooting; Former Green Beret pardoned for murder loses first round in fight to get his Special Forces tab back; Army 2nd Lt. accused of running guns for ‘high-level’ drug trafficker; Videos show a Russian warship getting way too close to a US Navy destroyer in the Arabian Sea and more ->

DOD: Veterans, Officials Mark 75th Anniversary of Key WWII Battle; They’ve Got Your Back: A Sniper’s Role Is Crucial; DOD Marks 20th Anniversary of Trafficking Victims Protection Act and more ->

Special Forces Maj. Matthew Golsteyn, Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, WWII The Battle of Luzon, Army Sgt. Tristian Jackson, Buck Henry, Iraq war veteran Rep. Seth Moulton USMC, The History Guy Able Archer and the World's Most Dangerous Year, WWII Veterans History Project Interview with WWII Veteran | Vivian Abalan, Women's Army Corps (WAC), Vietnam Voices: Gunnar Hagstrom US Army, Milton Jones' USMC Viet Nam interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center

There’s a new Gwich’in alphabet book and it’s available for free March 31, 2023
It's part of a long-term community-led project of language revitalization.
Robyne, KUAC - Fairbanks
Young leaders from Alaska, Canada and Greenland stress need for cultural preservation and climate adaptation March 31, 2023
The panelists spoke at the three-day Arctic Encounter conference in downtown Anchorage that brought together leaders and organizations from around the circumpolar north.
Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

carrie fisher, affairs, and popularity -- 3/31/23 March 31, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher. Acclaimed Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, on the verge of her affair as a nineteen-year-old with the much older and very married Harrison Ford: "I am someone who wants very much to be popular. I don't just want you to like me, I want to be […]
stephen girard and the yellow fever -- 3/30/23 March 30, 2023
Today's encore selection -- from Financial Founding Fathers: The Men Who Made America Rich by Robert E. Wright and David J. Cowen. French-born Philadelphian Stephen Girard, an international merchant and trader, was perhaps the richest man in America in the late 1700s and early 1800s. With assets of $7 million at his death ($200 million in […]

There’s a new Gwich’in alphabet book and it’s available for free March 31, 2023
It's part of a long-term community-led project of language revitalization.
Robyne, KUAC - Fairbanks
Young leaders from Alaska, Canada and Greenland stress need for cultural preservation and climate adaptation March 31, 2023
The panelists spoke at the three-day Arctic Encounter conference in downtown Anchorage that brought together leaders and organizations from around the circumpolar north.
Kavitha George, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

Recent Research Spreadsheets November 30, 2016
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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2016 Legislative Drafting Students November 15, 2016
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...
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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 Photographs No. 437 March 29, 2023
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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are...
David Greenlees
A Fabulous A Pre-War Harper Dry Lakes Racing Film March 25, 2023
Today’s feature contains a 8 mm film by Tommy Lorbeer contains rare footage showing prewar racing on the Harper dry lake in California in 1940. In addition to the many home-built Ford-based racing cars and a four-cylinder powered Chevrolet streamliner, Bob Rufi set a record of 140 mph; some thoroughbreds are to be seen, Don...
David Greenlees

Minnesota Munchkins, c. 1895 March 23, 2023
This despondent looking crew are the drawn from the various Scandanavian, German, and Irish families settled in or near Wadena, Minnesota during the late 1800s. Wadena, located in the west-central part of the state, was (and is) a pretty small town, so some of these kids probably had an epic daily commute, by foot, from […]
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Phila Up: 1904 March 8, 2023
Philadelphia, 1904. "Land Title Trust Building, Broad Street." The umpteenth appearance on these pages of this early skyscraper. 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative. View full size.
Dave

3/7ths March 31, 2023
In reply to State Street: 1910: of the "Seven Sisters" of Chicago Retailing - Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. - Mandel Bros - Boston Store fronted on this, The World's Busiest Corner (The Fair, Rothshild's, and Sigel-Cooper lie behind, while Marshall Field lies a block ahead) Today, while it isn't quite so quiet that "you […]
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Survivors March 31, 2023
In reply to State Street: 1910: If a building in this photo was going to survive, I'm grateful it was the Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. building, designed by Louis Sullivan, regrettably partially obscured by a transit bus in Street View. [Also the Boston Co. department store building on the left, which looks remarkably contemporary […]
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Hydroponic Towers Made Easy July 22, 2022
Hydroponic Towers Made Easy will chronicle my journey into the hydroponic gardening world. At first, I was intimidated by the mere thought of growing food in hydroponic towers. I thought, that’s WAY too much work and involves way too many aspects I know nothing about. Chemicals, pH balance, water pumps, special sprouting trays… UGH. Just […]
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Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms May 18, 2022
I’m posting this recipe for Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms and warn you: it’s NOT that difficult to make these scrumptious beauties! I found the recipe (including video) on Kitchen and Craft. This site is definitely worth a visit! I tried my hand at making these stuffed squash blossoms after a visit to a local farm-to-table style […]
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Kieran Culkin has his own take on who the most despicable Succession character is April 1, 2023
The question of who the worst person on HBO’s Succession is—which we raised in a piece ranking all those awful main characters a few weeks back—is a fluid one. The Roys and their various parasites-in-law are all awful people, so we’re typically working in a matter of degrees when it comes to assigning them their […]
William Hughes
Interview With The Vampire recasts its immortal vampire kid April 1, 2023
A casting shake-up on AMC’s well-received Interview With The Vampire TV series tonight, as Variety reports that series star Bailey Bass, who plays immortal vampire child Claudia, has been recast. Bass will be replaced in the part by Delainey Hayles for the show’s second season.Read more...
William Hughes
The final four run the gauntlet on RuPaul's Drag Race April 1, 2023
After Loosey’s elimination, Anetra, Luxx, Mistress, and Sasha return to the werkroom. And it’s is the top four Mistress envisioned right from the beginning. Even with Loosey gone, Luxx and Mistress get in a few final digs while Anetra and Sasha continue to mind their own business. Luxx and Mistress need to channel…Read more...
Trae DeLellis
Sharon Stone made a fraction of what Michael Douglas did for Basic Instinct March 31, 2023
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Peter Scobel

Sheet Pan Scalloped Potatoes March 25, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The best part is the crispiest edges and tops ALL AROUND with the creamiest goodness underneath. So so good! You know how we all love brownies but we all really want that corner piece but there’s only four corner pieces to choose […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Easy Brown Sugar Ham March 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. The most incredible brown sugar glaze there ever was. Perfectly sweet, tangy and savory! An absolute holiday classic. Say hello to the easiest ham recipe for your holiday spread. And I truly mean, the easiest. Not to mention, the sweet/savory/tangy brown sugar […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

3 Affirmations for Bedtime March 31, 2023
Speaking bedtime affirmations can be life changing. This practice fosters positive-thinking and self-empowerment. Developing a positive mental attitude can help you achieve success in life, in love, in…anything. When we sleep, our conscious mind takes a break and our subconscious mind takes over. Our subconscious mind is powerful and influential. Bedtime is the perfect time […]
Donna Fasano
Do you bother to talk to people anymore? March 30, 2023
Yesterday, I was in the doctor’s office and as soon as I got a seat, I pulled out my phone and began checking my emails. Being a rather busy author, there’s always work I can do, so I began flipping through the new messages. Suddenly, I realized there was an older woman (older than me […]
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Yagi is ready for more riding, Signs of Spring and a video from the Z's April 1, 2023
Sunny and warm today, light breezes and high temperatures in the low 70s, basically ideal weather.I took Yagi, my recently repaired TW200 motorcycle out for a test ride. She sounded good, no loud tapping noises anymore and her usual peppy performance is back!I really lucked out, finding that missing lock nut for the intake valve's […]
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Yagi's Nut is Found March 31, 2023
After a lengthy chat session with what I shall now call the TW 200 repair brain trust; I said about once again fishing for the missing lock nut for the intake valve on my TW200.I dropped her, intentionally, onto her right side in order to try and dislodge the nut from wherever it was hiding. […]
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Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
Barry Eisler
Amazon Smile, No More January 19, 2023
In 2018, at the suggestion of novelist Andrew Vachss, I did what I could do get out the word about Amazon Smile—a program that enabled Amazon customers to direct a portion of their purposes to a favored charity. Mine was an organization Andrew established: the Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection.The good news is, you can still donate […]
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 […]

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
Comparing Mint Plants: Spearmint, Apple & Chocolate April 23, 2020
Mint is a reasonably cold-hardy perennial, meaning it grows back every year under the right conditions. Just like there are many different kinds of tomatoes (cherry, beefsteak, roma, etc.), there are plenty different varieties of mint, too. Here’s an overview comparison of three different kinds of mints that grow well for me in Anchorage, Alaska: […]
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… […]
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Comment on Mosquito Cove Mosses and Slaty-backed Gull Search by matt goff March 28, 2023
In reply to brad. Hello Brad - thanks for your comment and question! There are a few reasonably accessible places where machine noises are not promiment. Getting away from the sound of moving water can be a bigger challenge, though! I do occasionally make recordings, and almost always have a digital recorder with me in […]
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Comment on Old Sitka Beach Curiosities by matt goff March 28, 2023
Thanks Carol, I'm glad you enjoy them and appreciate you taking the time to let me know
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SANDRA'S EASY APPLE HAND PIES November 9, 2022
So easy and delicious, and these freeze beautifully allowing you to bake them whenever you get a craving for them...Yield: 8 Hand PiesPrep: 20 Mins.Bake: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS FILLING:1 TB salted butter1 TB all-purpose flour1 TB packed brown sugar1/2 cup water1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 tsp apple pie spice blend1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored […]
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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE MILD SWEET ITALIAN MOOSE SAUSAGE November 7, 2022
It's imperative to let the flavors meld for a minimum of 12 hoursprior to cookingthis wonderful moose sausage...Yield: Four 2-1/2 lb. portions (total of 2 lbs.)Prep: 20 Mins.Cook Patties: 3-4 Mins per side (7-8 Mins total)Meld Flavors: 12 hours INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground moose (venison or other meats and poultry work well too)1 tablespoon red wine […]
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