FYI February 21, 2020

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1808 – Without a previous declaration of war, Russian troops cross the border to Sweden at Abborfors in eastern Finland, thus beginning the Finnish War, in which Sweden will lose the eastern half of the country (i.e. Finland) to Russia.
The Finnish War (Swedish: Finska kriget, Russian: Финляндская война, Finnish: Suomen sota) was fought between the Kingdom of Sweden and the Russian Empire from 21 February 1808 to 17 September 1809. As a result of the war, the eastern third of Sweden was established as the autonomous Grand Duchy of Finland within the Russian Empire. Other notable effects were the Swedish parliament’s adoption of a new constitution and the establishment of the House of Bernadotte, the new Swedish royal house, in 1818.

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Born On This Day

1924 – Thelma Estrin, American computer scientist and engineer (d. 2014)
Thelma Estrin (February 21, 1924 – February 15, 2014[2]) was an American computer scientist and engineer who did pioneering work in the fields of expert systems and biomedical engineering. She was one of the first to apply computer technology to healthcare and medical research. She was professor emerita in the Department of Computer Science, University of California at Los Angeles.

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By Whitney Johnson, Director of Visual and Immersive Experiences, National Geographic: TODAY’S BIG QUESTION: HOW CAN WE SAVE THE WORLD’S AMAZING PLACES?

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Ideas

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Recipes

By Sheelah Prakash, The Kitchn: 10 Essential Recipes to Make in Your Dutch Oven

Little House Big Alaska: Bing Cherry Pie Filling Recipe

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Betty Crocker Kitchens: Desserts for Resolution Keepers (and Breakers)

Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad November 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays! Hello, Fall. We have crisp leaves, football tailgating, chunky sweaters, apple cider donuts everything, and my most favorited seasonal salad. Maybe it’s the candied […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo October 21, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Golden brown, juicy chicken with the creamiest lemony orzo + sneaked in greens, all made in ONE SINGLE POT! Hello lemony creamy goodness. This is certainly my kind of speedy weeknight meal, with juicy chicken thighs (breasts can absolutely be substituted) and […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Qeema – Easy Indian Curried Beef Mince November 27, 2023
This is an authentic Indian curried beef mince recipe called Qeema (or keema or kheema). It’s a gem of a find because it tastes incredible but unlike many Indian dishes, there are no hard-to-find spices in the ingredients. And it’s super fast – on the table in 20 minutes! Qeema – Quick & Easy Indian... […]
Nagi
2023 Holiday Gift Guide November 24, 2023
Welcome to the first ever RecipeTin Holiday Gift Guide! I think you’ll find some surprising items on this list, and most are easy on the wallet. I hope you find this useful! Note: there are no affiliate links and I am not being paid nor do I have any association with the featured brands. These... […]
Nagi

Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for November 28 November 28, 2023
Picture of the day The interior of the upper church floor of Bürgersaalkirche, a former Jesuit church in Munich.
Wikimedia Commons picture of the day for November 27 November 27, 2023
Picture of the day Top view of Kantanagar Temple. The Kantanagar Temple is a late-medieval Hindu temple in Dinajpur, Bangladesh. The Kantajew Temple is a religious edifice belonging to the 18th century. The temple belongs to the Hindu Kanta or Krishna and this is most popular with the Radha-Krishna cult (assemble of memorable love) in […]

A Murder At The End Of The World recap: Darby drills down in the show's best episode yet November 28, 2023
Shedding that extra weight has made A Murder At The End Of The World a nimble little mystery. Granted, it’s not that we’ve lost the flashbacks entirely, but they’ve drastically reduced, creating an economy of language in the present that makes the show more engaging and compelling. With “Family Secrets,” the show even…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Robert De Niro accuses Gotham Awards of censoring his speech November 28, 2023
Robert De Niro has more than a few opinions about former President Donald Trump, and he’s not one to be quiet about it. For the last decade, De Niro’s public appearances have been punctuated with criticisms of Trump. Why, just last month, he called him a “wannabe tough guy with no morals or ethics.” So […]
Matt Schimkowitz
Timothy Olyphant might be some kind of android in Noah Hawley’s Alien show November 28, 2023
It’s been years since we first heard about the Alien TV show that Fargo’s Noah Hawley was working on for FX, and details about the project have been harder to find than a trustworthy Weyland-Yutani employee since then. Until now! Some vague details about the Alien show have now burst forth from our collective…Read more...
Sam Barsanti
Max confirms that Looney Tunes is not leaving the platform, but some Adult Swim shows still are November 28, 2023
Update (11/27/23): In a revised press release, Max has confirmed that the remaining Looney Tunes cartoons that were not removed earlier this year will not be leaving the platform at the end of December, despite initially reporting the opposite in its monthly “here’s what’s coming to Max” post. The company says that…Read more...
Sam Barsanti

housing and the new deal -- 11/27/23 November 27, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Great American Housing Bubble by Adam J. Levitin and Susan M. Wachter. Homeownership was substantially lower before the New Deal, and it was ownership of smaller houses at higher prices: “The modern American housing finance system is built on a New Deal foundation. The products and institutions that shape today's […]
“i have lost myself” -- 11/22/23 November 22, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Brain: An Illustrated History of Neuroscience by Tom Jackson. The first diagnosis of what we now call Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, was documented in 1901: “In 1901, Alois Alzheimer met a 46-year-old patient in Frankfurt, Germany. She was unable to write her name, saying: ‘I have […]

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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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Music Column – The Breakfast Show Rewind with William Price King and Sally Cronin – Chart Hits 1962 Part One – The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka, Acker Bilk, Cliff Richard November 28, 2023
Welcome to The Breakfast Show and the top hits of the 1960s. Both William and I are working on new projects and as we complete those we hope you will enjoy the series which began in January 2021 again, or … Continue reading →
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

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 […]
Unknown
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 […]
Unknown

Five Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 471 November 22, 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 on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.
David Greenlees
Four Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 470 November 15, 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 on all the earlier parts of this series here. The photos are via Americar.
David Greenlees

Smelter Shelter: 1942 November 27, 2023
September 1942. Deer Lodge County, Montana. "Smelter of the Anaconda Copper Mining Company. Reverberatory furnace buildings." Acetate negative by Russell Lee. View full size.
Dave
The Great Reporter: 1942 November 27, 2023
September 1942. "New York, New York. Photographic department of the New York Times newspaper. One of eight staff photographers returns to staff room after assignment. Over door is eulogy of news camera. At left are maps of the city and region for photographers' reference." Acetate negative by Marjory Collins for the Office of War Information. […]
Dave

Happy Halloween: 1958 October 31, 2023
October 1958, somewhere in Pennsylvania. Big brother is ready for a night of trick-or-treating. Rob from the rich, and share with your understudy! Our fourth selection from a batch of Kodachrome slides found on eBay. View full size.
Dave
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 […]
chrmer

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 […]
gardenfrisk

A Murder At The End Of The World recap: Darby drills down in the show's best episode yet November 28, 2023
Shedding that extra weight has made A Murder At The End Of The World a nimble little mystery. Granted, it’s not that we’ve lost the flashbacks entirely, but they’ve drastically reduced, creating an economy of language in the present that makes the show more engaging and compelling. With “Family Secrets,” the show even…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Robert De Niro accuses Gotham Awards of censoring his speech November 28, 2023
Robert De Niro has more than a few opinions about former President Donald Trump, and he’s not one to be quiet about it. For the last decade, De Niro’s public appearances have been punctuated with criticisms of Trump. Why, just last month, he called him a “wannabe tough guy with no morals or ethics.” So […]
Matt Schimkowitz
Timothy Olyphant might be some kind of android in Noah Hawley’s Alien show November 28, 2023
It’s been years since we first heard about the Alien TV show that Fargo’s Noah Hawley was working on for FX, and details about the project have been harder to find than a trustworthy Weyland-Yutani employee since then. Until now! Some vague details about the Alien show have now burst forth from our collective…Read more...
Sam Barsanti
Max confirms that Looney Tunes is not leaving the platform, but some Adult Swim shows still are November 28, 2023
Update (11/27/23): In a revised press release, Max has confirmed that the remaining Looney Tunes cartoons that were not removed earlier this year will not be leaving the platform at the end of December, despite initially reporting the opposite in its monthly “here’s what’s coming to Max” post. The company says that…Read more...
Sam Barsanti

Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad November 18, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. A bright, refreshing fall salad with apples, bacon + the most amazing candied pecans. Perfect for the holidays! Hello, Fall. We have crisp leaves, football tailgating, chunky sweaters, apple cider donuts everything, and my most favorited seasonal salad. Maybe it’s the candied […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
One Pot Lemon Chicken and Orzo October 21, 2023
This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our privacy policy for details. Golden brown, juicy chicken with the creamiest lemony orzo + sneaked in greens, all made in ONE SINGLE POT! Hello lemony creamy goodness. This is certainly my kind of speedy weeknight meal, with juicy chicken thighs (breasts can absolutely be substituted) and […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

It’s that Time of Year: Getting Ready for Christmas November 27, 2023
As a Canadian, I celebrate Thanksgiving the second Monday in October, not the fourth Thursday in November. What does that mean? Essentially, it gives me more time to get ready for Christmas since I don’t have another holiday feast to prepare in what’s basically a four-week period. Whew! Since turkey is our traditional Christmas meal […]
Susanne Matthews
Waldorf Salad with Persimmon and Pear by Taylor Lee November 26, 2023
I hope you had as wonderful a Thanksgiving as I did. All four of my grandsons, my middle glorious daughter and my Special Guy were there! The food was fabulous. And a lot of it. Calories in the thousands. But my salad brought a glorious splash of color. One of the boys asked, “What are […]
Taylor Lee

Marine Infantry veteran says enlisted shouldn’t become officers — mayhem ensues November 28, 2023
A post on X by a former Marine about 'Mustang' officers set off a firestorm of social media reaction. Task & Purpose composite photo/ Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile/U.S. Navy.Veterans on social media widely rejected the idea The post Marine Infantry veteran says enlisted shouldn’t become officers — mayhem ensues appeared first on Task […]
Jeff Schogol
Jobs for spouses and childcare will be goals of new Army app November 27, 2023
An Army-developed app aims to connect military spouses with job opportunities and childcare resources -- two major challenges they face with active-duty partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee).About 1 in 5 Army spouses is unemployed, often due to frequent moves, licensing issues and lack of childcare. A new Army app […]
Patty Nieberg

Home Again and a Book Review November 27, 2023
Martha and I are home from our 49 day trip, 37 of which were camping days.We left the Enchanted Trails Campground west of Albuquerque, NM at 6:15 AM and were pulling into our home cul-de-sac at 3:15 PM. 9 hours on the road was a long but incident-free day.We motored with purpose and didn't stop […]
redlegsrides
A Museum, A Drive and Thanksgiving in Fountain Hills, AZ November 25, 2023
Wednesday, November 22We drove the Honda CR-V to the Superstitions Mountain Museum located of course near the Superstitions Mountains.The main emphasis of the museum seemed to be the tale of the Lost Dutchman's Mine. Note: The Dutchman himself, wasn't lost nor was he Dutch. He was in fact German!Martha called it a nicely curated museum, […]
redlegsrides

The Real Reason Voters Have Soured on Biden September 18, 2023
According 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, 2023
If 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

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 […]

"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

The know-it-all problem November 26, 2023
News as propaganda kills trust Sometimes it is hard to tell whether scientists or journalists are most responsible for the pervasive global warming skepticism in the world’s largest and most powerful […]
craigmedred
Rundown and dead November 23, 2023
Update: Alaska State Troopers say they have now cited a 28-year-old Healy man on charges of “negligent driving” in connection with this collision. They say Austin Gibbs was charged after “a […]
craigmedred

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 #295 – Starling Birch August 13, 2023
Download Radio Show The August 13th show featured a conversation with Starling Birch, videographer and mountain adventurer. We talked about the pleasure and pain of adventuring into the mountains. We also considered the motivations that drive us to put ourselves in often unpleasant and potentially regretful circumstances when exploring the challenging landscape that surrounds us […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #294 – Derek Sikes July 30, 2023
Download Radio Show The July 30th show featured a conversation with Derek Sikes, curator of insects at the Museum of the North and Professor of entomology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. We spoke about bug camps, collecting, more generally about terrestrial arthropods in Alaska, and some particular questions of current interest. If you have […]
matt goff

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 […]
sandra
SANDRA'S CINNAMON RAISIN STREUSEL MUFFINS August 17, 2023
An easy recipe to preparewith awesome results...Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. Yield: 12 Cupcake-Size Muffins INGREDIENTS Muffin batter: WET: 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk DRY 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder […]
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