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ezvid
- Speedwrite: Choose The Right Sources July 30, 2021 Ezvid Wiki
Andrew Vachss
Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)
- Recent Research SpreadsheetsOur 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
- Legislative Drafting StudentsOur 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...feigleycommunications
Barry Eisler
- The Real Reason Voters Have Soured on Biden September 18, 2023According to numerous recent polls, Americans believe the economy is in bad shape and don’t trust President Biden to manage it.In response, the president’s supporters have been arguing strenuously that the gloom is mistaken because in fact the economy is doing well—“extremely well,” according to New York Times columnist Paul Krugman; “astoundingly” well and “better than any other […]Barry Eisler
- If You Care About Privacy... June 22, 2023If you care about privacy, please stop referring to "privacy advocates." This reflexive phrase implies that certain individuals are trying to increase privacy or otherwise change the status quo--an uphill battle regardless of the issue at hand because most people instinctively distrust and even fear change.In fact, privacy is under increasing assault by government and […]Barry Eisler
Bob Mayer
- American Fiction: Smart, intriguing and excellent acting March 16, 2024There’s actually a lot to unpack from this movie. At times it’s almost a farce on both race and the world of publishing. But it is also about family, which can always bring its share of pathos. Having made my living writing fiction of almost 35 years, I found the writing and publishing part dead […]Bob
Delanceyplace.com
- over-the-counter stocks -- 3/18/24 March 18, 2024Today's selection -- from Competition Solution by Paul A. London. Competition comes to the New York stock exchange: “The Securities and Exchange Act of 1934—the New Deal legislation to protect stock investors—was more flexible and less intrusive than the laws aimed at curbing abuses in banking. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the New Deal's […]
- reviews of the shining -- 3/15/24 March 15, 2024Today's selection -- from Kubrick: An Odyssey by Robert P. Kolker and Nathan Abrams. Stanley Kubrick’s extraordinary film The Shining received unflattering reviews upon its release: “The last week before the premiere, Kubrick personally examined every reel of the first twenty-five prints of his film to make sure that the sound mix and reproduction, and […]
Hugh’s Views & News
- Flash Fiction – Leaks March 16, 2024Janie struggles with a leak she's caused, but it's another leak that she'll need to be more concerned with.Hugh W. Roberts
- Do You Have A Favourite Reflection? #WordlessWednesday #Photography March 13, 2024I love the reflection in this photo. Do you have a favourite reflection? Let me know in the comments section.Hugh W. Roberts
Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog
- It’s the Age of AI: How to Survive and Thrive as a Writer – by Jodie Hurst… March 19, 2024on Anne R Allen: Whether it’s making new music or creating social media personalities, AI has dabbled into everything around us, including writing. This brings us to the one major question – Will human writers become obsolete? While artificial intelligence programs can certainly assist writers with ideas and inspiration, some can completely replace writers in […]Chris The Story Reading Ape
I didn’t have my glasses on…
- ‘trash has given us an appetite for art.’- pauline kael March 18, 2024A New York garbage depot holds a secret collection of weird and wonderful refuse. The Treasures in the Trash Collection On the second floor of a nondescript warehouse owned by New York City’s Sanitation Department in East Harlem is a treasure trove—filled with other people’s trash. Titanic. The Exhibition – DMV Titanic. The Exhibition Most […]beth
Legends of Windemere
- Creating Fictional Plants: 9 Times Out of 10 They’re Carnivorous March 18, 2024I realized that I’ve talked a lot about designing monsters over the years. Always a focus on the animals though. A plant-based creature might show up at times, but there are still animalistic characteristics. This seems wrong. An environment is … Continue reading →Charles Yallowitz
Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life
- Smorgasbord New Book Spotlight – #Photography #Poetry Square Peg in a Round Hole: Poetry, Art & Creativity by Robbie Cheadle March 18, 2024Very happy to share the news of the latest release by Robbie Cheadle, Square Peg in a Round Hole: Poetry, Art & Creativity. On pre-order for March 22nd. About the book How to stay positive in a negative world! Square … Continue reading →Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.
Bluebird of Bitterness
- Monday chuckles March 18, 2024 bluebird of bitterness
Elle Knowles: Finding Myself Through Writing
- Book Club 2024 – A Race To The Finish Line February 10, 2024Myself, along with my 4 daughters, daughter-in-law, and one of my granddaughters formed a book club in January to see who could read the most books in 2024. We stay in touch with a group text every day and Goodreads. As an incentive we all agreed to put $1 a week into a kitty and […]Elle Knowles
KarmaTube
- The Last Repair Shop March 14, 2024A small change in the direction of one person's life can set off a whole series of changes in the world. Such is the hidden message within the award winning short documentary made in 2023 by Searchlight Studios. In a nondescript warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain […]
Positively Present
- Favorite Winter Quotes January 12, 2024A round-up of some of my favorite winter quotes. There are so many wonderful quotes about winter, but these are the ones that really resonate the most with me. If… The post Favorite Winter Quotes appeared first on Positively Present - Dani DiPirro.dani@positivelypresent.com
The Diesel-Electric Elephant Company, England.
- Walkies March 17, 2024Enjoyed a rather splendid walkies the other morning. Saw one person and managed to change route to avoid them. Heard … MoreIan Hutson
Joan Reeves: Slingwords
- Saturday Share - Recipe - Oven-Fried Potatoes March 16, 2024Happy Saturday!Here's a recipe for a dish just about everyone loves.It tastes great, it's easy to fix, and it's economical too.The great thing about potatoes is that they go with every kind of main dish—well, except pasta I suppose.The ingredients may sound like a lot of fat, but you drain off the excess fat. You […]Joan Reeves
The Old Motor
- Four Fun Kodachrome Car Images No. 486 March 13, 2024In 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 Images No. 485 March 6, 2024Number One-Hundred and Forty-Seven of the Kodachrome Car Photos Series begins this week with an image of the Stardust Hotel and Casino. The famous Las Vegas hot spot opened on July 2, 1958, and judging by the appearance of the cars in the parking lot this picture may have been taken as early a 1959. As is the...David Greenlees
WASP Final Flight
- Sunny Ann Starling, July 2, 1943 - January 6, 2023 January 10, 2023All-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 […]Unknown
- WASP Final Flight February 28, 2022WASP 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 […]Unknown
World United Music
- The Year the Music Died January 1, 2022By: Stewart Brennan I look back on the disaster that was 2021 and do not find much of anything good to talk about as it was a year in which online censorship metastasized while the world plunged into a lockstep fascism, where friendships ended, families broke up, and all the celebrations of life came to […]Stewart
Kim’s Shopping
- Top Picks: Best Smartphones Under $300 in 2024 March 10, 2024In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, finding the perfect smartphone that strikes a balance between features and affordability can be a challenging quest. At ShoppingKim, we understand the importance of … The post Top Picks: Best Smartphones Under $300 in 2024 appeared first on Shopping Kim.Shopping Kim
Debra Lynn Dadd
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BloominThyme
- Easy Microgreens June 13, 2023Microgreens 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, 2023I’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 […]gardenfrisk
The Nerdy Farm Wife
- Natural Toothache Remedies February 15, 2024Have a toothache, but can’t be seen by your dentist right away? Try these natural toothache remedies while you wait! The best way to fix a sore tooth is to see your dentist and treat the underlying cause; however, there are sometimes long wait times for appointments, or other times that you just don’t have... […]Jan
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