The University of Chicago Press has published a book about political fundraising entitled Paying for the Party: How Fundraising Demands Lead to Less Productive and Less Representative Legislatures by Michael R. Kistner.
People interested in politics or running for office might enjoy this book.
Book purchase details follow:
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-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons
Sustainable Tourism students from California State University - Monterey Bay attend a World Travel and Tourism Conference in Malta with more than 100,000 young attendees.
Information about the tourism summit follows:
https://csumb.edu/news/news-listing/2026/q4/csumb-students-make-their-mark-in-malta-/
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-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center
-creator of French travel and culture games
-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
A month-long celebration of all things Danish is being held in Solvang, California from November 27 to January 3, 2027 to celebrate Advent and Christmas complete with a maker’s market.
Information about activities and to book hotel rooms follows:
https://solvangusa.com/things-to-do/solvang-julefest/
Have fun!
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center
-creator of French travel and culture games
-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
LA Comic Con starts tomorrow - October 30 and runs till November 1, 2026.
Tickets are still on sale at the link below:
https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a189907650d30c5
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center
-creator of French travel and culture games
-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs
-family genealogist
-developer of 9 music theory games
Hunger Games Concession Collectible items are on sale now complete with popcorn at the link below:
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTf7haK7R/
More concession items follow:
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPLU8dfV9/
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of French travel and culture games
Nosferatu, the classic silent vampire film, will be shown with live organ music at the University of Chicago on November 30, 2026 in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.
Ticket price is $20.
Ticket purchase details and more information follows:
Have ghastly good time!
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons
Album listening parties and album information for Sunrise on the Reaping information below:
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTf7LnDN6/
Dance on!
Reposted by Ruth Paget
-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Paris Metro Tales, and Europe’s Lessons
-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games
-developer of food and beverage knowledge games
-creator of French travel and culture games