FYI October 22, 2016

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Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 3, 2021 December 4, 2021
High-speed satellite internet has a bumpy rollout in rural Alaska. Also, nurses in Petersburg go door-to-door treating COVID-19 patients. And a new documentary featuring two Alaska Native people's stories delves into the painful history of boarding schools.
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska health officials urge COVID vaccinations as omicron continues to spread across nation December 4, 2021
Alaska has no confirmed cases of the variant, but officials want residents to be prepared.
The Associated Press

Delanceyplace.com

From national lampoon to hollywood -- 12/3/21 December 3, 2021
Today's selection -- from You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried by Susannah Gora. John Hughes, legendary director of such movies as National Lampoon’s Vacation and Pretty in Pink, went from advertising copywriter to comedy writer for National Lampoon, all the way to Hollywood: "National Lampoon founder and chairman of the board Matty Simmons was so […]
the great beginning -- 12/2/2 December 2, 2021
Today's encore selection -- from China: A History by John Keay. For the ancient Chinese, God did not create the heaven and the earth, it just happened. And man came from the worms of the decaying Pan Gu's body: "Though by no means a godless people, the ancient Chinese were reluctant to credit their gods […]

APRN Alaska News

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, December 3, 2021 December 4, 2021
High-speed satellite internet has a bumpy rollout in rural Alaska. Also, nurses in Petersburg go door-to-door treating COVID-19 patients. And a new documentary featuring two Alaska Native people's stories delves into the painful history of boarding schools.
Casey Grove, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
Alaska health officials urge COVID vaccinations as omicron continues to spread across nation December 4, 2021
Alaska has no confirmed cases of the variant, but officials want residents to be prepared.
The Associated Press

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...
feigleycommunications
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...
feigleycommunications

Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair – #Poetry Part Two – Bette A. Stevens, Elizabeth Merry, Mary Clark, Anita Dawes, Victoria Zigler December 6, 2021
Some more poetry collections that will delight as gifts this Christmas… The first poetry collection is by Bette A. Stevens that celebrates the beauty the state of Maine. About My Maine Inspired by The Pine Tree State—Maine’s diverse landscape, natural … Continue reading →
Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.

WASP Final Flight

Lucile Doll Wise, 43-7 | August 2, 2018 August 17, 2018
"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
Unknown
Jean McCreery, 44-W-10. |. May 10, 2018 July 20, 2018
"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
Unknown

The Old Motor

Neither Rain nor Sleet or Snow Could Stop These Buses December 4, 2021
While searching for photos for the recent Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! post , we happened upon these photos of City to City Interurban buses equipped with snow plows to keep their route clear. Both of these Bus Companies were commercial lines, and apparently, to keep things moving in the days...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Friday Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 329 December 3, 2021
For the fun and enjoyment of our readers being able to join in and solve mysteries, in this weekly series, we ask you to tell us the year, make, and model of all of these vehicles. You can look back on over three hundred of the earlier posts in this series here. The images are via This Was...
David Greenlees

Shorpy

Twelfth and G: 1901 December 2, 2021
Washington, D.C., circa 1901. "View of G Street N.W., mostly north side, looking west from 12th Street showing Washington Savings Bank on the corner along with other businesses on the block." 5x7 inch glass negative, D.C. Street Survey Collection. View full size.
Dave
Watermelons on Ice: 1901 November 30, 2021
Washington, D.C., 1901. "Block 290. View of 12th Street N.W., west side, looking north from E Street toward F Street." 5x7 inch glass negative, D.C. Street Survey Collection. View full size.
Dave

Shorpy Reader Shared Photo’s

My Grandfather: 1915 October 25, 2021
My paternal grandfather (standing, far left) spent quite a lot of his life crewing on square-rigged ships (also known as "windjammers") out of San Francisco. These ships were owned and operated by Alaska Packers, which was a division of the Del Monte Corp (aka the California Packing Corporation). The company had a small fleet of […]
Bob Burns
Golden Krust Bakery September 10, 2021
Found these pictures in my parents photo album. I have no idea who the people are. Thought others would get a kick out of seeing them.
Candice Philpott-Burck

Shorpy Reader Comments

Flaneurisme December 4, 2021
In reply to Twelfth and G: 1901: Notcom is correct - Washington Savings Bank on the right has been replaced by a Macy's, which takes up the north side of the block to 13th Street. But if you swing Google Street View to your left there is a Chase Bank. The church is gone, but […]
Doug Floor Plan
Take my money, please. December 4, 2021
In reply to Twelfth and G: 1901: I am openly drooling at the thought of what might be on offer in a 1901 antique dealer's shop.
Doghouse Riley

BloominThyme

Tropical Orb Weaver Spider September 27, 2021
So I recently had a meet and greet with this interesting visitor. Startling experience to be sure, but intriguing, too. I mean, just look at this spider! Incredible. It’s quite large, about the size of my thumb, and a bit intimidating. As I’ve never met a spider this large (I’m happy to say) and wasn’t […]
gardenfrisk
Beneficials in the Garden September 2, 2021
Upon first inspection of this photo, you might be wondering if I’ve lost my mind. The tomato hornworm is not a beneficial in your garden. They can do extreme damage to tomato, pepper and eggplants in a matter of hours, destroying en entire plant within days. Definitely not good, especially when you’ve been salivating over […]
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AV Club Wiki Wormhole

Yellowjackets squanders a Nat-centered episode with inert subplots December 6, 2021
Moving the plot forward is not necessary for a great episode of television—see: Breaking Bad’s “Fly,” Atlanta’s “Teddy Perkins,” Community’s “Cooperative Calligraphy.” But four episodes in, an inert episode of Yellowjackets is a sad thing to behold.Read more...
Leila Latif
Succession’s penultimate episode offers an array of shocks and cliffhangers December 6, 2021
“If today you’re left with nothingBe thankful you’re not left with lessSome of us only lose the darkTo get lost in darkness.”Read more...
Roxana Hadadi
Harrison and Audrey take a pair of bad trips in a frustrating Dexter: New Blood December 6, 2021
The announcement of Dexter’s return to the airwaves sparked a round of feverish speculation, as series reboots are wont to do. Who would return to join Dexter Morgan’s relatively principled murder spree? Would James Remar reprise his role as Ghost Harry? Why is Jennifer Carpenter back? How can they possibly bring back…Read more...
Joshua Alston
Encanto retains the top spot in a static weekend box office—but with a special appearance from Jesus December 5, 2021
The weekend box office numbers have been following a somewhat steady pattern over the last few months, with one new movie—generally a new release—making relatively good money while nothing else makes much money at all. As more and more people have gotten vaccinated and then boosted (or have settled into a lifetime of…Read more...
Sam Barsanti

DamnDelicious

Pull Apart Garlic Bread Wreath November 30, 2021
Warm, soft, pillowy bread bites smothered in garlicky, buttery heavenly goodness. An absolute crowd-pleaser! This Christmas, you’ll find me by the tree eating ALL the pull apart bread. Every single one of them. Every single pillowy bite covered in all that garlicky buttery goodness sprinkled with even more perfection: Parmesan. And since this comes together […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Easy Skillet Dinner Rolls November 21, 2021
Nothing beats warm, super soft, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade dinner rolls. No more store-bought rolls! You can find me by this warm cast iron skillet filled with the best dinner rolls of your entire life. The type of dinner rolls where you hoard the entire skillet, slather on more butter, and eat all 10 in one […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

The Authors’ Billboard

Homeless in Winter December 5, 2021
Where do the stray cats go in winter? I hope they find a warm place to stay. Or perhaps my local cats stay in the shelters I provide. I make the shelters out of big plastic storage bins. As you can see, this one is on its side, because that provides more floor space. The […]
Rebecca York
3 DIY Facial Mask Recipes for an At-Home Spa Day December 3, 2021
The hectic holiday season is upon us. Please don’t forget to take care of yourself. Here are 3 easy, DIY Facial Mask Recipes that will make you feel less stressed and very pampered. All three recipes require simply, easy-to-find ingredients. A quick trip to the grocery store and you’ll have everything you need to indulge […]
Donna Fasano

A Redleg’s Rides

More rock climbing at the Indian Bread Rocks Recreation Area December 6, 2021
After a late breakfast, I headed towards what I call "picnic rock" to see what kind of sights I could see in the midmorning light.I didn't see anything up top that I'd not already captured yesterday. However, from there I saw another small hill with a somewhat flat rocky outcropping. It was close by so […]
redlegsrides
A sunrise, minor fixes, rock climbing, and a sunset December 5, 2021
We had another nice sunrise this morning:I'm going to call this camping spot: Moai PointMoai are the ancient statues found on Easter IslandSpent the morning straightening out the metal shield located under the freshwater tank. One corner had come loose at its weld to the frame member due to my filling the tank one time […]
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Barry Eisler

Talking Violence in Fiction and Fact With Tim Larkin November 28, 2021
Hugely enjoyed doing this three-part talk with violence expert Tim Larkin, one of the people with whom I've been privileged to train and whose influences appear in my books. Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
Barry Eisler
Flash-Forward Preambles: What, How, and When October 16, 2021
Updated BelowFor various reasons, recently I got a little obsessed with flash-forward movie and television preambles. That is, presentations that begin with a scene from later in the story, and then spend some amount of screen time catching up to the “later” scene that came at the start. How much catch-up varies. Sometimes the catch-up […]
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 […]

The Alaska Parkinson’s Rag

New Post on the NWPF Site "What I Like About Parkinson's Disease" October 2, 2021
Staying positive can be tough with Parkinson's Disease (See what I mean? that in itself is a negative statement.) No problem. I posted a list of the things here I like about PD on the Northwest Parkinson's Disease Foundation Community blog. you are welcome to crib from it, if you are feeling negative. Reason #2 I […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Parkinson's Is Not Witchcraft, Q & A With Uganda's Hannington Kabugo September 22, 2021
Harrington Kabugo with Miriam "A patient who was treated like my mom she was in her bedroom for 10 years not getting out I went and got her and brought her in my house" Hannington Kabugo, 36 became a Parkinson's advocate after his mother died with Parkinson's disease over a decade ago. A […]
Peter Dunlap-Shohl

Alaskan Urban Hippie

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
Chickens Laying Eggs in the Winter April 4, 2020
Do chickens still lay eggs in the winter? That’s a common question many curious poultry lovers ask me. The answer? It depends. Egg laying chickens will naturally taper off and cease egg production in winter months, assuming you live somewhere that gets darker in winter months than summer. In Alaska, where our winter months might […]
Ashley

Barbara Brown’s Our Third Thirds

Road Trip: One Amazing Thing November 1, 2021
I started writing a post titled “Human beings do amazing things,” and I was telling you all about the amazing things encountered on this trip: art, museum exhibits, architecture, theater, food. But there was just too much. It got boring: This great thing, that great thing, oh and another great thing.So I’m just going to […]
CloudyinAK
Road Trip First Stop: Logistics October 24, 2021
When I take my urban infusion months, I live in a place. I become a resident, not a tourist. This trip was different (and not just because Tim was with me); it was a sightseeing trip. We stayed in hotels, not apartments. We ate out; we didn’t cook. I didn’t get a library card; Tim […]
CloudyinAK

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… […]
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

Matt Goff Sitka Nature

Birding Walk to Crescent Harbor December 4, 2021
Chilly and cool, partly to mostly cloudy. Snow continued to accumulate overnight, with 8 inches on my deck rail this morning. Connor later told me he measured 11 inches on his work table in the yard. Much of the morning had blue skies over the house, though the sun was too low to be showing […]
matt goff
Wintry Walk around Town December 3, 2021
Snow showers and calmer winds with temperatures near freezing through the day. Overnight the snow began accumulating, and continued through the day. Several inches covered the ground by this evening. It seemed unusually quiet when I woke up this morning. Living right on a main road in Sitka, I’m used to hearing traffic noise during […]
matt goff

Sandra’s Alaska Recipes

SANDRA’S ASIAN CABBAGE MANDARIN RAMEN SALAD November 7, 2021
This healthy salad is just as vibrant as it is delicious…Servings: 10-12 Prep: 30 Mins. Refrigerate: Min. of 1 hr. before serving INGREDIENTS Salad 6 cups shredded green cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 pkg chicken ramen noodles broken into small pieces, reserving seasoning pkt for dressing ½ red bell pepper, julienned […]
sandra
SANDRA'S HEARTY LENTIL and SWEET POTATO STEW November 2, 2021
A delicious and fulfilling stew to prepare for your loved ones on a fall/winter day...Yield: 8-10 Servings Prep: 20 Mins. Cook: Appx. 1-1/2 hrs. INGREDIENTS 2 TB canola oil 1 LB moose meat cut into bite-size pieces (or beef) 2 TB flour 6 cups beef broth 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion […]
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