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Sanders' Rhetorical, or Union Sixth Reader by Charles Walton Sanders

An advanced work of elocution.

Perhaps chiefly useful now for its selections and the light they cast on the era. It has several on the importance of the Union. It boasts of a wide variety, to fit young readers, and it does feature both prose and poetry on many different topics, fiction and non-fiction. I think it has more biographical essays than the earlier books in the series.

(Though it was amusing to read the side note that people used to eat a dish of fried dough known as a doughnut.)

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Sanders' Rhetorical, or Union Sixth Reader by Charles Walton Sanders

An advanced work of elocution.

Perhaps chiefly useful now for its selections and the light they cast on the era. It has several on the importance of the Union. It boasts of a wide variety, to fit young readers, and it does feature both prose and poetry on many different topics, fiction and non-fiction. I think it has more biographical essays than the earlier books in the series.

(Though it was amusing to read the side note that people used to eat a dish of fried dough known as a doughnut.)

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Posted by morbane

https://yuletide-admin.livejournal.com/295002.html

There's a new post up on the Yuletide Admin comm regarding Nominations extended 16 hours due to AO3 maintenance. Please note that there may have been a delay between that post and this crosspost.

You can go through to DW to check the details:

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Posted by John Scalzi

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/09/24/the-shattering-peace-is-a-new-york-times-bestseller/

https://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=57452

Specifically, it’s at #9 on the Combined Print and eBook Fiction list, which, if I’m being honest, is higher than I expected, inasmuch as I expected it to be at 14 or 15 if it got onto the list at all (the competition for the NYT list is significant right about now). I am, as the kids do not say, gobsmacked. This is a very good day.

If you pre-ordered or bought the book in the first week, thank you. You’re my favorite. And if you haven’t gotten it yet, it’s not too late! Copies are still available!

And to celebrate: I’m gonna have some pizza. And then go to sleep. I’m still on tour and have to get up in the morning.

— JS

https://whatever.scalzi.com/2025/09/24/the-shattering-peace-is-a-new-york-times-bestseller/

https://whatever.scalzi.com/?p=57452

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Posted by lee_bella

https://potterfests.livejournal.com/1014920.html

Fest Name: Marauders Self-Cest Fest
Links: Tumblr | Rules | FAQ | Optional Prompts
Type of Challenge: Theme fest
Description: A Marauders era characters fest. Each fic must contain at least two versions of the same character. Explicit sexual contact is optional. AI contributions or use are not allowed. The fest will take place from November 10 to November 16.
Ratings Restrictions: All ratings allowed
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Fic: Minimum 500 words
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Timeline: November 10 - 16 (AO3 collection will remain open for one month to allow late submission)

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Posted by Sabina Graves

https://gizmodo.com/disney-steamboat-willie-lawsuit-public-domain-mickey-mouse-2000663467

https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663467

The mouse is fine with horror pastiches, but draws the line at merch.

https://gizmodo.com/disney-steamboat-willie-lawsuit-public-domain-mickey-mouse-2000663467

https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663467

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Thanks for all your nominations so far! 4,429 fandom choices have been submitted so far (note that if two people nominate the same fandom, that counts twice towards that total). You can nominate at the tag set here.

AO3 has announced maintenance downtime from Sep 26, 07:30 UTC to (approximately) Sep 27, 03:30 UTC, which cuts a large chunk off the end of our planned nominations period. Because of this, we’ll extend nominations for an extra 16 hours, and instead close nominations on Saturday September 27 at 1pm UTC (What time is that for me?). However, we urge you to get your nominations in before the downtime begins, just in case AO3 doesn’t come back up in time for you to submit before we close nominations.

If your fandom requires evidence, please also submit it here on the Evidence Post by that time. We can't give a decision on all fandoms by close of nominations, but the sooner you make your case, the better your chances of a swift answer.

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Title: Flames of the Heart
Fandom: Terraria
Pairings: The Mechanic/Goblin Tinkerer
Characters: Goblin Tinkerer
Rating: G
Length: 40 words
Summary: 3 sentence fic. The Goblin Tinkerer watches the Mechanic fight.

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Posted by Raymond Wong

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has the most features of any Apple smartwatch, but you may not need to buy it if you want two of its best features.

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https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663354

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Posted by Isaiah Colbert

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Gachiakuta Rudo Anime Studio Bones Crunchyroll Interview

Studio Bones' gritty new shonen anime series blends graffiti art with a revenge tale that feels like a modern day Prometheus.

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https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663234

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We need a host for October!

Quote of the Day:

“I wrote a book. I have the page numbers done, and now I just have to fill in the rest."

— Stephen Wright, from "67 of the Best Steven Wright Jokes on His 67th Birthday" at Cracked.com.

Today's Writing:

Free-writing to the tune of 326 words. Mostly junk, but a few sentences go with that thing I thought of that I didn't want to forget. 8-)

Tally

( Days 1-22 )

Day 23:

badly_knitted,

brithistorian,

callmesandyk,

carenejeans,

cornerofmadness,

goddess47,

luzula,

sanguinity,

sylvanwitch,

trobadora,

ysilme

Day 24 (over the international date line!):

sanguinity

Let me know if I missed you, or if you wrote but didn't check in yet. And remember, you can join in at any time!

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Posted by Kyle Barr

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https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663369

Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 2025 Review 08

Google and Qualcomm seem to be mixing it up for an option beyond Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663369

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Posted by Justin Carter

https://gizmodo.com/insomniac-wolverine-game-reveal-2000538032

https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000538032

Marvel's premier X-Man gets the game spotlight to himself when 'Marvel's Wolverine' launches in fall 2026.

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https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000538032

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Thanks to everyone's excellent advice (and how-to instructions), I will be locking down my journal in a few days and locking all my fic on AO3 to the archive.

I will also no longer comment on unlocked political posts or posts that I think could be deemed sensitive, but please don't think I don't have opinions about those issues or that I don't want to interact with you.

Love y'all.

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Posted by James Whitbrook

https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-voyager-game-across-the-unknown-tuvix-2000663331

https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663331

Star Trek Voyager Across The Unknown Game Tuvix

In a game that's all about decision-making aboard the U.S.S. 'Voyager,' of course players are going to be asked to tackle one of the most infamous decisions made in 'Star Trek.'

https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-voyager-game-across-the-unknown-tuvix-2000663331

https://gizmodo.com/?p=2000663331

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