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PA Pundits – International Sunday Music: Pasadena

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“The relentless pursuit of common sense” A Variety of Opinions From Various Writers

Today’s music video is Pasadena and the song is performed here by the Australian singer John Paul Young, although when this song was first released, he was known as John Young.

PA Pundits – International Sunday Music: Pasadena

PA Pundits – International, John Paul Young

PA Pundits – International Sunday Music: Dedicated Follower Of Fashion

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“The relentless pursuit of common sense” A Variety of Opinions From Various Writers

PA Pundits – International Sunday Music: Dedicated Follower Of Fashion

PA Pundits – International, Kinks

PA Pundits – International Sunday Music: Have A Cigar

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“The relentless pursuit of common sense” A Variety of Opinions From Various Writers

Today’s music video is Have A Cigar, sung here in this clip by the English Supergroup Pink Floyd.

PA Pundits – International Sunday Music – Have A Cigar

PA Pundits – International, Pink Floyd

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 29, 2023 September 30, 2023
As salmon disappears on the Yukon River, a young leader considers what that means for the future. Plus, a new report examines Alaska's prison population. And, a new project aims to provide STEM education resources to Indigenous students.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
How Port Lions is increasing local food production September 30, 2023
A local food hub has spouted Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The archipelago is now home to six community and tribally owned farms. The idea is to connect the island through locally grown food, and it could be a model of food security for other parts of rural Alaska. […]
Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT - Kodiak and Matthew Faubion, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

the allman brothers band -- 9/29/23 September 29, 2023
Today's selection -- from One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul. In the 1960s, a group of young musicians in Jacksonville, Florida, started hanging out and playing together. They would soon form what they named the Allman Brothers Band. The magnetic presence that attracted them all was Duane […]
max planck -- 9/27/23 September 27, 2023
Today's selection -- from The Rigor of Angels by William Egginton. Max Planck unleashed a revolution in physics: “The age of quantum physics began in December 1900. The man who launched the most significant scientific revolution since Galileo did not come across as much of a rebel. Indeed, he was a hardworking, somewhat conservative man […]

Alaska News Nightly: Friday, September 29, 2023 September 30, 2023
As salmon disappears on the Yukon River, a young leader considers what that means for the future. Plus, a new report examines Alaska's prison population. And, a new project aims to provide STEM education resources to Indigenous students.
Tim Rockey, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage
How Port Lions is increasing local food production September 30, 2023
A local food hub has spouted Port Lions on Kodiak Island, bringing with it increased food security. The archipelago is now home to six community and tribally owned farms. The idea is to connect the island through locally grown food, and it could be a model of food security for other parts of rural Alaska. […]
Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT - Kodiak and Matthew Faubion, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage

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...
feigleycommunications

Smorgasbord Free Book Promotions 2023- Share an Excerpt from one of your published books -#Suspense #Thriller Cold Dark Night: Legends of Madeira by Joan Hall September 29, 2023
In this series authors were invited to share an excerpt of 500 words from any of their published books . Submissions are now closed for this series but there will be another in early 2024.. My thanks to all who … 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 […]
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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 Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 463 September 27, 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 ...
David Greenlees
Four Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 462 September 20, 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 Kodachrome...
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 […]
chrmer
Boomers, First Grade: 1953 March 4, 2023
It's seventy years ago in Idyllic Larkspur™, where we find me (bottom left corner) with Bob, David, Bob, Jim, Jim, Margaret, Sandy, Donna, Rae Ann, Roberta, Virginia, Jerry, Buzzy, Fred, Gordy, Frances, Alice, Alice, Sheila, Mrs. Madeline Drew and others whose names I forget. This was taken within a month of losing nearly half our […]
tterrace

Get Joe dam knowledge September 29, 2023
In reply to Superstructure: 1942: Thanks, Old Joe, you're right! The plans on Wikipedia (bottom left) show there are two cranes - an 85 ton gantry crane over the roadway, and a 270 ton gantry crane (from the photo) to service the generators. The 270 ton framework has one side short, one side tall. The […]
archfan
Theodor Horydczak September 29, 2023
In reply to Akron Over Lincoln: 1931: That's a really nice photo. The use of the columns to frame the airship is inventive and well executed. The balance of light between deep shade and full sun was difficult to finesse, no doubt; it is pleasing to the eye. I don't recall the name Theodor Horydczak […]
TerryCarroll

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

First teaser for Peter Dinklage's Toxic Avenger movie is bloody, but a bit disappointing September 30, 2023
Although it already got a premiere at Fantastic Fest earlier this month, the regular movie-going public has seen precious little of Peter Dinklage’s new remake of the Toxic Avenger so far. (Outside of a quick photo set from Entertainment Weekly a few days ago that revealed, among other things, that Elijah Wood was…Read more...
William Hughes
Bill Cosby is facing yet another sexual assault lawsuit September 30, 2023
Although he was released from prison back in 2021—with his 2018 conviction on aggravated indecent assault against Andrea Constand vacated after he spent three years in jail—Bill Cosby has been getting hit with a slate of civil suits in recent months. Nine women came forward to sue Cosby over the summer, and now a…Read more...
William Hughes
SpongeBob has been renewed, will never die September 29, 2023
There are few things you can truly rely on in this life. Institutions fall. Buildings crumble. Love erodes. But SpongeBob? SpongeBob is forever.Read more...
William Hughes
The best and scariest horror films to watch now on Max September 29, 2023
Halloween month is nigh and if you’re a horror fan, Max is a solid place for an October binge while you look up the word “nigh” on Google. The streamer has dozens of terrifyingly good films, both new and classic, to keep you up at night. But be warned: there’s no guarantee Max will have […]
The A.V. Club

Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs September 30, 2023
Classic, simple, no fuss dinner here with the most tender and juicy homemade meatballs and spaghetti sauce! Sometimes you just need a feel good classic. Simple, no fuss no muss, and this is exactly that. Completely homemade comfort food for the entire family to enjoy. The meatballs use a blend of ground beef and ground […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Tuscan Lemon Chicken September 23, 2023
Marinated in olive oil, lemon, rosemary, thyme, garlicky goodness. So juicy, tender and moist, grilled to perfection! This is a summertime favorite. With an easy garlicky-lemony-herby marinade, I can prep everything the night before, firing up the grill right before serving. I also double the batch for leftovers, which go beautifully in salads, sandwiches, grain […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

This, That, and the Other Thing! September 27, 2023
Another year almost gone! It’s hard to believe that summer is over and fall has arrived. The nights are cooler, the days are still warm and sunny, at least in my little corner of the world. But that will change soon enough. When I go out in the morning, the dew on my car windows […]
Susanne Matthews
Romany Gypsies in Regency England: A Vibrant, Misunderstood Community September 22, 2023
In Regency England, there existed a community of mystery and intrigue—The Romany Gypsies. These nomadic people, known for their colorful wagons, lively traditions, and vibrant culture, played a significant yet often misunderstood role. Here, I hope to shed some light on their customs, challenges, and enduring spirit. The Romany Gypsies are a nomadic community, moving […]
Josie Riviera

Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together September 29, 2023
The whole Stronghold Program group pose for the last group photo on Sept. 14. Photo by the Best Defense Foundation/Jake Wade.The parallels between the two professions were a bonding force within the group. The post Stronghold: Bringing special ops veterans and NFL players together appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Joshua Skovlund
Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions September 29, 2023
17 members of Congress sent a scathing letter to Pentagon officials over reports of "reprehsible" conditions in military barracks. Photo from GAO report.Congress members called an instance of service members having to clean a barracks room after a suicide "reprehensible." The post Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Patty Nieberg

Hiking the Dunes and a Mystery Campground and we're Home September 27, 2023
Martha and I drove the CR-V over to the Great Sand Dunes NP so she could walk the dunes and of course get her National Park Passport Stamp.Having the car, made it easy to also carry the three now empty spare water cans to refill them at the NP's campground. We also refilled the spare […]
redlegsrides
A Sunday Drive with Martha to Penitente Canyon September 25, 2023
Saturday, September 23I spent the morning pulling maintenance on my TW200 and the VRRV. I will need to buy some power steering fluid for the VRRV soon.I found Yagi's intake and exhaust valves out of spec by 0.001 in each, so I tightened them to 0.003 and 0.005 respectively.Now for the good stuff, Sunday, September […]
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 […]

Identifying Devil’s Club Plant August 10, 2023
Devil’s Club is a common wild plant in Alaska that’s large & covered in hidden sharp thorns, growing everywhere from remote forests to even well-groomed Anchorage city trails. Just because you’re “in town” doesn’t mean you won’t run into devil’s club. It’s smart to stay on the trails, particularly if you’re not confident spotting it. […]
Ashley
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

"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… […]
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 […]
sandra