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Military November 03, 2020

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Task & Purpose: The true story of the WWII vets who fought one last battle — in their own hometown — for the right to vote and more ->

DOD: Sports Heroes Who Served: Golfer Landed in Normandy During WWII and more ->

PeriscopeFilm LUFTWAFFE NAVIGATION TRAINING FILM ORKNEY ISLANDS GREAT BRITAIN 59774, American Veterans Center D-Day Bomber Pilot August Bolino, World War Two How Mighty is the Red Army? - WW2 Special, BRCC Presents: Jamey Caldwell, WWII lieutenant colonel Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones Jr., BUCKiT with Phil Keoghan 1 BUCKiT #54-Tyler Grey: Former US Army Tier 1 Counter Terrorism Unit Keeps It Real On “Seal Team”, The Fighting Bunch: The Battle of Athens and How World War II Veterans Won the Only Successful Armed Rebellion Since the Revolution

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s policy adviser who said ‘divorce is worse than rape’ resigns May 31, 2023
Jeremy Cubas resigned from his $110,000-a-year job as pro-family policy adviser after Alaska Public Media and APM Reports revealed that Cubas defended Hitler, used racist slurs and said a man raping his wife is an "impossible act."
Nathaniel Herz, Alaska Public Media and Curtis Gilbert, American Public Media
Peltola supports debt ceiling agreement May 31, 2023
Alaska's congresswoman likes the permitting reform section, which many of her Democratic colleagues abhor.
Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT - Kodiak and Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

the link between physical and moral disgust -- 6/1/23 May 31, 2023
Today's encore selection -- from This Is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe. Revulsion and disgust at physical things -- such as overflowing toilets -- shares much of the brain's circuitry with moral outrage. Both are associated with the brain's anterior insula and amygdala. This may explain why moral judgments are so often coupled […]
browder in russia -- 5/30/23 May 30, 2023
Today's selection -- from Red Notice by Bill Browder. Wall Street entrepreneur Bill Browder ventured into Russia to seize opportunity just after the breakup of the Soviet Union. He made his fortune, though he barely escaped with his life. "This whole exercise was teaching me that Russian business culture is closer to that of a […]

Alaska Gov. Dunleavy’s policy adviser who said ‘divorce is worse than rape’ resigns May 31, 2023
Jeremy Cubas resigned from his $110,000-a-year job as pro-family policy adviser after Alaska Public Media and APM Reports revealed that Cubas defended Hitler, used racist slurs and said a man raping his wife is an "impossible act."
Nathaniel Herz, Alaska Public Media and Curtis Gilbert, American Public Media
Peltola supports debt ceiling agreement May 31, 2023
Alaska's congresswoman likes the permitting reform section, which many of her Democratic colleagues abhor.
Kirsten Dobroth, KMXT - Kodiak and Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media

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

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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Six Fun Midweek Kodachrome Car Images No. 445 May 24, 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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...
David Greenlees
Five Fun Kodachrome Car Photographs No. 444 May 17, 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 at all the earlier parts of this series here. You can look...
David Greenlees

Cherokee Dam: 1942 May 30, 2023
June 1942. Jefferson County, Tennessee. "Tennessee Valley Authority -- Cherokee Dam, Holston River. Riveter atop a 250-ton hoist." Acetate negative by Arthur Rothstein. View full size.
Dave
Backyard Picnic: 1960 May 29, 2023
We dedicate this golden (Kodachrome) oldie to picnic-partakers everywhere. Happy Memorial Day weekend from Shorpy! June 1960 somewhere in Maryland. "Picnic in yard." Janet, of Kermy and Janet, pointing at the camera. Who wants more potato salad? 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
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

My hoist is bigger May 30, 2023
In reply to Cherokee Dam: 1942: A (more) recent view of the dam hoist. https://www.tva.com/energy/our-power-system/hydroelectric/cherokee
czengineerguy
A lesson in composition May 30, 2023
In reply to Cherokee Dam: 1942: There were years of arguments about the fact that Rothstein moved the steer skull in his famous Badlands photo of 1936. Here's an example where he couldn't move the object--and didn't need to, though he surely gave much attention to finding the place to stand. It's a lesson in […]
GlenJay

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
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 […]
gardenfrisk

Andy Muschietti would like Ezra Miller to stick around for a potential Flash sequel May 31, 2023
Warner Bros. had a hell of a time getting its Flash movie made (maybe several hells of a time, even), but if director Andy Muschietti get to make a sequel—that “if” is taller than Atom Smasher from the financially successful film Black Adam—then he definitely wants star Ezra Miller to stick around. “I don’t think…Read […]
Sam Barsanti
R.I.P. John Beasley, Everwood actor May 31, 2023
John Beasley, the prolific character actor who played school bus driver Irv Harper on Everwood, has died. As confirmed by his son [via The Hollywood Reporter], Beasley died Tuesday at a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was undergoing tests. He was 79. Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz
Mandy Moore and Kumail Nanjiani to star in Insidious spin-off about ghosts and time travel May 31, 2023
The Insidious series—which is not the one where Ethan Hawke sees the scary home movie or the one with Patrick Wilson… but it is the other one with Patrick Wilson—has been quietly hanging around for a decade. Not only is a new mainline entry coming out this summer (Insidious: The Red Door, directed by Wilson […]
Sam Barsanti
Keanu Reeves rescued Kate Beckinsale from clutches of wardrobe malfunction May 31, 2023
Against our better judgments about the perils of stan culture, it saddens us to admit that we stan Keanu Reeves. The hover hand master, the afterlife explainer, the sad lunch-eating prince of Hollywood, Reeves is the one celebrity we’re all allowed to like as we pray that we never learn anything disreputable about…Read more...
Matt Schimkowitz

Honey Fried Chicken and Waffles May 20, 2023
Super crispy fried chicken, drizzled with a warm honey glaze, served with the fluffiest buttermilk waffles! There’s a few steps involved in this, but my goodness is it a labor of love (of 45 minutes of course). And the end result is so worth it. With the crispiest chicken (breasts or thighs can be used here) […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious
Chinese Chicken Salad May 13, 2023
Made with leftover rotisserie chicken, romaine, napa, crispy wonton strips and the best sesame ginger dressing ever! Whenever I have a bit of rotisserie chicken leftover from this, I repurpose the leftovers to make my favorite Chinese chicken salad. A restaurant-quality salad that actually tastes so much better right at home. Packed with romaine lettuce, […]
Chungah @ Damn Delicious

Dedicated Service May 28, 2023
Sunday Blessings, one and all. I was stumped for a while about the content of my post on this Memorial Day Weekend. Then I thought it might be timely to share a few loving memories about my late husband, Joe, and his military service in the US Navy. While Joe was still with us, I […]
Susan Jean Ricci
The Hardest Part of Writing a Book: the Ending May 27, 2023
As every writer knows, every book you start has to have an ending It has to be as good as your beginning is, maybe even more so since a good ending can make or break a book. Here are what I consider my rules for ending my books: Know your ending before you start writing. […]
Susanne Matthews

Video shows mob beating three Marines in San Clemente, California May 30, 2023
Screenshot from a video showing Marines being beaten by a crowd of teenagers in San Clemente, California. (Nextdoor).Marine Corps officials are looking into the matter. The post Video shows mob beating three Marines in San Clemente, California appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Jeff Schogol
Air Force general convicted of sexual misconduct allowed to retire as a colonel May 30, 2023
Maj. Gen. William Cooley will retire as a colonel after being stripped of two ranks by the Secretary of the Air Force. Air Force photo.Maj. Gen. William Cooley, the first general officer to face a court martial in the Air Force's history, will retire as a colonel this week. The post Air Force general convicted […]
Matt White

Memorial Day Boondocking May 30, 2023
Monday, May 29Memorial Day, which took shape after the American Civil War is considered a day to honor those who were killed in or as a result of participating in battle.Almost 32 years ago, I was part of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm....I count myself fortunate that my comrades in arms and I got through it with […]
redlegsrides
A Quiet Week at the Hog Lake BLM May 26, 2023
A pretty relaxed few days, overall. Just some notes for my own recall.May 19-20First time I saw the below rattler, I had almost ridden on top of it as I exited the campsite and onto the access road. I had veered away as I saw him coil up and rear its head, stopped the motorcycle, […]
redlegsrides

Talking MA, SD, Violence, and of Course Writing With Coach Tony Blauer March 3, 2023
Had a blast talking with Tony Blauer, an innovator in self defense I've learned a ton from over the last 20 years or so.As we discuss in the podcast, I first met Tony when he wrote to me around the time my first book was published. He praised me for my fictional depiction of various aspects of violence, […]
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

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 […]

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

"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

Clickbait May 31, 2023
It’s not just for journalists anymore Researchers examining the thousands of pandemic sudies of SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 and related fallout have concluded some scientists might have become as fixated as journalists on attracting […]
craigmedred
Economic consequences May 28, 2023
Russian fish replacing Alaska’s in China (This story was updated on May 29, 2023 to reflect that Russia plans to make the ice-choked Northern Sea Route a year-round shipping corridor starting […]
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 #288 – Bird Songs May 7, 2023
Download Radio Show The May 7th show featured recordings of many common Sitka bird songs, and pointers for learning to recognize which species is singing them. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page I’ve set up for that purpose. The […]
matt goff
Sitka Nature Show #287 – Laura Kaltenstein April 23, 2023
Download Radio Show The April 23rd show featured a conversation with Laura Kaltenstein. We spoke about which birds nest where in the Sitka and shared stories of nests we’ve found over the years. If you have questions or observations you want to share, please feel free to leave a comment here or on the page […]
matt goff

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 […]
sandra
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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