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Daily Archives: April 16, 2022
Lost Daughters of Avalon – historical fiction from J. Lynn Else — J. M. NORTHUP
After not hearing anything from their knights in Avalon for weeks, the horrible Questing Beast breaks through into the world and attacks Genie, Beth, Mei, and Whit. Their magic stirs to stop the monster, but Beth’s attempts fail. Help from … Continue reading
New 23andMe+ Report on Glaucoma – 23andMe April 13, 2022 – DNA Saturdays April 16, 2022
I saw this recently on 23andMe – New 23andMe+ Report on Glaucoma: https://blog.23andme.com/health-traits/report-on-glaucoma/ Much longer article, but here are some of the relevant portions. I included the topics below. My mother’s blood uncle had glaucoma. April 13, 2022 By 23andMe under Health and Traits … Continue reading
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can” and Other Power Plant Chants — Power Plant Men
Revised 4/16/22 Originally Posted on August 3, 2012 (I added a picture of Walt Oswalt): “I Think I Can, I Think I Can” and Other Power Plant Chants
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Skydiver miraculously survives smashing into ground at 125mph after 13,500ft fall – The Mirror April 10, 2022
I saw this recently on The Mirror – Skydiver miraculously survives smashing into ground at 125mph after 13,500ft fall: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/skydiver-miraculously-survives-smashing-ground-26679331/. Verified it with other sources. Longer article. By Fiona Jackson & Matt Strudwick April 10, 2022 Jordan Hatmaker hurtled towards … Continue reading
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Book progress — Julia’s books
A few weeks ago, I posted on here about the terrible flood events of January 1953 that devastated parts of the east coast of England and the Netherlands. In England over 300 people lost their lives in one terrifying night … Continue reading
Newest Bundle of Holding – Greg Stolze Quick Deal Bundle – April 15, 2022
Newest Bundle of Holding – Greg Stolze Quick Deal Bundle: https://bundleofholding.com/quick/GregStolze. Here’s the Wikipedia article on Greg Stolze: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Stolze. Ends April 18, 2022 OUR FIRST FICTION QUICK DEAL! For JUST FOUR DAYS, through THIS MONDAY, APRIL 18, the Greg Stolze Quick … Continue reading
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The 1950 U.S. Census Index for Vermont and American Samoa Is Now Live – MyHeritage April 15, 2022
I saw this today on MyHeritage – The 1950 U.S. Census Index for Guam and the Panama Canal Zone Is Now Live: https://blog.myheritage.com/2022/04/the-1950-u-s-census-index-for-guam-and-the-panama-canal-zone-is-now-live/ Longer article. I included the topics below. Also, Alaska, New Hampshire, the U. S. Virgin Islands; Vermont, … Continue reading
Star Trek: Mission Chicago 2022 Photos, Part 4 of 4: A Two-Day Mission — Midlife Crisis Crossover!
–snip– As in all other MCC miniseries about our con experiences, it all comes down to this: the overlong grand finale in which I recount every anecdote I didn’t already share, post one last round of photos, and see how … Continue reading
Ken and Ann: Little Rock Nine – LowellMilkenCtr YouTube
Direct link: Ken and Ann: Little Rock Nine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qHoosPlyI (around 2:10 minutes long)
4 planets align over Manhattan in dazzling Good Friday parade (photo) – Space April 15, 2022 – Space Saturday April 16, 2022
I saw this recently on Space – 4 planets align over Manhattan in dazzling Good Friday parade (photo): https://www.space.com/venus-mars-jupiter-saturn-align-manhattan-photo. Slightly longer article, but here’s what I considered the first portion of the article. I thought it was a good Space … Continue reading
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