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On August 21, 14 states will experience about two minutes of darkness as the eclipse crosses from coast to coast.
By Nikki Carvajal: Alaska to get partial view of solar activity during upcoming ‘great American eclipse’

KTUU: The basics of personal flotation devices

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APRN Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 27, 2023 January 28, 2023
Day two of sentencing hearings for the man who admitted to setting fire to seven buildings in Two Rivers in 2021. A outage in Newtok's school is just the latest in a pattern of power issues. What to expect as the Kuskokwim 300 kicks off.
State of Art: Saying goodbye to retiring Hometown, Alaska host Kathleen McCoy January 28, 2023
Kathleen McCoy spent decades as a journalist before joining Alaska Public Media as an original host of Hometown, Alaska. After years behind the mic interviewing local leaders and community members, she’s stepping down to enjoy retirement. We look back at McCoy’s career and what comes after public radio.

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the artist marcel duchamp -- 1/27/23 January 27, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Visual Arts: A History by Hugh Honour and John Fleming. Marcel Duchamp was one of the best-known artists of the Dada movement: "A state of mind rather than a literary or artistic movement, according to its spokesman the Romanian poet Tristan Tzara (1886-1963), Dada was anarchic, nihilistic and disruptive. Dadaists mocked […]
hammurabi and the forgiveness of debt -- 1/26/23 January 26, 2023
Today's encore selection -- from Ancient Legal Thought by Larry May. Far from being barter-based societies, most notable ancient civilizations, including Babylon and Egypt, saw extensive use of debt among the people. In fact, that debt was so pervasive that it often involved debt-bondage and could accumulate to levels “so crushing as to need periodic […]

APRN Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, January 27, 2023 January 28, 2023
Day two of sentencing hearings for the man who admitted to setting fire to seven buildings in Two Rivers in 2021. A outage in Newtok's school is just the latest in a pattern of power issues. What to expect as the Kuskokwim 300 kicks off.
State of Art: Saying goodbye to retiring Hometown, Alaska host Kathleen McCoy January 28, 2023
Kathleen McCoy spent decades as a journalist before joining Alaska Public Media as an original host of Hometown, Alaska. After years behind the mic interviewing local leaders and community members, she’s stepping down to enjoy retirement. We look back at McCoy’s career and what comes after public radio.

Legislative Drafting Institute for Child Protection (LDICP)

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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Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Smorgasbord Public Relations for Authors Recycled- Part Four – Social Media – The Pros and the Cons as an Author by Sally Cronin January 28, 2023
The definition of Public Relations in business is “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between businesses and the public” In the past my focus has been on book marketing, which did include how to … Continue reading →
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

WASP Final Flight

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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The Old Motor

Four Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 428 January 25, 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 and anything else of interest to you in the photos. You can look back at all the earlier parts of this series here. The images are via This Was Americar.
David Greenlees
Davisville Village Toronto Canada Street Scene January 20, 2023
Today’s Davisville Village, Toronto, Canada Street Scene according to the source is a 1964 view of southbound traffic on Bayview Ave, located north of Eglinton Ave East. The majority of the vehicles on the Avenue are built by US Automakers in the States or in Canadian plants; only about half a dozen of the automobiles...
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Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

Autocar Truck: 1922 January 19, 2023
Johnson Gear & Mfg. Co., Berkeley, California, circa 1922.
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Lady of Larkspur: 1955 January 12, 2023
Frances Dorsey "Fanny" Cagwin, along with her husband George, were our neighbors in Larkspur, California, where they'd lived since 1905. Frances had been a school teacher in Virginia City, Nevada when she met George, and they married in 1887 at Carson City, where he was employed at the U.S. Mint. She was an accomplished musician, […]
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Shorpy Reader Comments

The Sainte-Chapelle of Chicago January 28, 2023
In reply to Churches of Chicago: 1942: Over near the far left margin of this photograph, in the shadows between two taller buildings, stands the St. James Chapel of the Quigley Preparatory Seminary, a school belonging to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. Completed in 1919, this building is clearly modeled on the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle […]
Michael R
Get ready: Huron next ! January 27, 2023
In reply to Churches of Chicago: 1942: Sometimes you're all ready with your comment, and life throws you a surprise I'll leaf it to others to provide the punchline.
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BloominThyme

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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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 recap: Episode 5 cuts up a fascinating design challenge January 28, 2023
The fifth episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race’s 15th season makes for good reality television. It’s mostly thanks to how Sugar’s exit affects Spice, who is emotional about the win/loss, and the other queens who seem supportive of her. The brewing tension between Mistress and Marcia over who placed second and third last week…Read more...
Trae DeLellis
Boy, Peacock is killing off Julie Plec's shows left and right this month January 28, 2023
Julie Plec is not have a good month at Peacock.Read more...
William Hughes
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are out at GMA3 after controversial behind the scenes affair January 28, 2023
When life imitates The Morning Show, you know things are not going to end well. That’s the case for T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, who have now, in the words of an official statement from the network, “moved on” from their positions as hosts of the Good Morning America off-shoot GMA3. The two made headlines […]
Mary Kate Carr
Alan Cumming returns prestigious British royal award over "the toxicity of empire" January 27, 2023
It’s Alan Cumming’s 58th birthday today, an event that the actor—and current Peacock game show host, as it happens—decided to celebrate, not by getting something, but by giving back. Specifically, Cumming rang in 58 by giving back his OBE (Officer Of The British Empire), one of the most prestigious royal awards in…Read more...
William Hughes

DamnDelicious

Taco Zucchini Boats January 21, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A low-carb dinner recipe for the whole family! Stuffed with ground beef and taco seasoning, baked to cheesy perfection. With last week’s cauliflower tacos, I am continuing the taco goodness with these heavenly stuffed low-carb zucchini boats. Stuffed with ground beef, taco […]
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Cauliflower Tacos January 14, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. SO PERFECT FOR TACO NIGHT! Completely vegetarian and so easy to make, topped with the best avocado crema sauce. SO GOOD. Taco night never looked so good, so quick, and so healthy. And these bad boys are completely vegetarian (perfect for Meatless […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

The Authors’ Billboard

It’s Snow Time … Again! January 27, 2023
Living in Eastern Ontario, Canada, snow in winter is inevitable. It looks so pretty, especially around Christmas time. Believe me, it quickly loses its appeal, especially during the week. When I was working as a teacher, the routine of getting up earlier than usual to go out and start the car and clean off the […]
Susanne Matthews
The Case for Bodice Ripper Sex-Ed * by @TaylorLeeWrites January 26, 2023
NEWS FLASH! We romance writers have been vindicated. According to none other than the Gray Lady herself, the New York Times: “Romance Novels Are The Best Sex-Ed.” Seriously, this is news. The January 21, Sunday New York Times featured a sensational article by contributing opinion writer Jennifer Weiner titled: “We Need Bodice-Ripping Sex-Ed.” In her […]
Taylor Lee

A Redleg’s Rides

Back Together with the Z's at the Dragoon Mountains, More Trailer Work, and One Big Bird! January 28, 2023
Thursday, January 24Sunny but later very windy day!I spent the morning doing some light hiking before getting started on some more reinforcement work for the trailer.There's a learning curve apparently when it comes to drilling on steel and it took me quite a while and a few drill bits to make just two holes in […]
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Last Day at Indian Bread BLM and now Boondocking near the Dragoon Mountains January 26, 2023
Tuesday, January 24Warmer day due to bright sunlight. We did wake to 24 degrees Fahrenheit, which revealed the metal supports beneath the roof of the VRRV:Once things warmed up enough, we returned to basking lizard mode:While Lori Z. and I dozed in the warmth of the sun, Chris decided to do his basking up on […]
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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
Dox Origin Story AMOK, Out Today! December 6, 2022
Today’s the day—my long-gestating Dox origin story, AMOK, is available at last! Hardback; trade paper; Kindle; audiobook narrated by yours truly…whatever you prefer.The gist:1991. A restless young man called Dox is back home in Texas. His friends have missed him and his mother and sisters need him, but after four years as a Marine and another two as […]
Barry Eisler

Twice In a Lifetime

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 I headed […]
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 side of […]

Alaskan Urban Hippie

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

Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds

"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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Cinthia Ritchie

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… […]
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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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Matt Goff Sitka Nature

Discoveries on (Another) Gray Day January 23, 2023
Overcast and breezy. Temperatures in the upper 30s rising to the low 40s late in the day. Occasional rain the morning with more steady rain in the afternoon. Heavy rain late this evening. Snow levels dropped down to near 1000 feet. I didnt get out until early afternoon. By this time, it was raining, and […]
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Breaking Clouds and Waves January 22, 2023
Overcast with showers. Breezy, with temperatures in the low 40s and dropping later in the day. As forecast, the winds died down overnight. Yesterday evening folks posted on Facebook places where winds had damaged things downtown. A street light, harbor sign, and shop window all were taken out. I went out to south Halibut Pont […]
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Sandra’s Alaska Recipes

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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