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Alaska defensive driving course I recently took an Alaska defensive driving course that was online and just wanted to be sure that everyone knows that you can do that. The course I took was state-approved in Alaska, which means that it meets all of the requirements that are necessary to dismiss a traffic ticket. I had never heard of this Alaska defensive driving program, but I am really

I haven't done any Wordless Wednesday posts in a while and I took this picture back in October when I was flying back into Anchorage from Los Angeles. I guess I just felt like posting it today, it seems so pretty.Sponsored by Manfred Mantis Play Sets--Play equipment for the 21st century.Technorati tags: Alaska, winter, travel© 2005-2008 Scribbit, LLC all rights reserved

Crystal Cruises, which regularly sails everywhere in the world, is finally coming back to Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama April 16 on the Crystal Serenity. This is a 22-day voyage highlighting first time visits to the Great Land, with calls at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Seward [...]

Cruise West is doing its part to get cruisers out there on the open seas by extending the Alaska early booking discount and waiving the fuel surcharge for guests who book and pay in full by January 30, 2009. They are also following in the footsteps of most all the cruise lines by waiving [...]

Employees at Providence Alaska Medical Center no longer have a choice as to whether or not they receive a flu vaccine. The hospital is requiring all employees to get flu shots by year's end or face dismissal. The new policy is controversial, especially among nurses. Many nurses don't want to be forced to get a shot that carries health risks of its own and doesn't always work, according to the nurs

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Some make sumptuous pastries from recipes traditional to the family or even from new recipes made on their own. Some make intricate crafts through needlework, quilting, knitting and crochet. Some even make solid works of art out of wood. There, of course, are other hobbies taken up in the home aside from these. But talents are meant to be shared. And what other better way to share than by particip

The Anchorage Daily News has a story with this headline: BUSH PARDON FOR STEVENS ISN'T OUT OF THE QUESTION. The story then follows with this observation:But it's unclear whether Stevens even intends to ask for a pardon -- and the prospect of Bush circumventing his customary clemency procedures to pardon Stevens is unlikely. It's even less likely under a Democratic president.OK. Maybe they do thing

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All the way up the Yukon Trail, beyond the borders of the USA with Canada lies a bit (or rather, a lot, judging by the size of it) of Uncle Sam's land. Alaska is somewhat of a forgotten American state. It is also the last one. Lands that are mostly in the Artic Circle, mountains as high as the Himalayas, Alaska is an ice-paradise on Earth.Alaska is the 49th state of the USA. It was incorporated on

Our last stop heading northwest was Seward. This stop offered a side trip to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, but we did not partake. Our morning excursion was a visit to Ididaride, word play on the Iditarod trail sled dog race. The grueling race covers over 1,150 miles of extreme and beautiful terrain: across mountain ranges, frozen rivers, dense forests, desolate tundra and windswept coastlin

If you are reading this, chances are that you or a loved one suffers from alcoholism.  Rest assured there is help available in Alaska for alcohol addiction.  Alcoholism in Alaska is reaching epidemic proportions, and alcohol rehabilitation centers are ready to help. Alcoholism is a devastating disease.  It can, and often does ruin family relationships, careers, [...]

Acabadinho de sair do forno este novo álbum do projecto do músico norte-americano Brandon Bethancourt - Alaska in Winter. Intitulado "Holiday" é o sucessor de "Dance Party in the Balkans", o muito bem recebido álbum de estreia. Gravado ao longo dos últimos meses em Berlim, este é um disco que continua pleno de influências da música tradicional do leste europeu, sobretudo dos balcãs, que s

    Mommy E and Sarah-doll:   All my gays have abandoned me!  Moving to other states for love and shit - what about ME?!?!?!  Any tips on picking up some new GBFs?    Love and kisses!   Michelle     Dear Michelle,   You are not alone! My gays abandoned me many moons ago – not because they moved out of state but rather they were [...]

Alaskan government officials have moved to expel a recently recaptured Savannah cat, reports Jim Halpin of the Anchorage Daily News (story here). Simon the Savannah cat had been missing for six months when Department of Fish and Game found him...

Convicted felon Ted Stevens has officially lost his bid to be re-elected to the U.S. Senate from Alaska.Democratic challenger Mark Begich holds a 3,724 vote lead with only 2,500 votes left to count, according to the Washington Post.

ANCHORAGE — Gov. Sarah Palin, heralded by some conservatives as the future of the Republican Party, faces some cold political realities in present-day Alaska. Within days of the McCain-Palin... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The embarkation point for our cruise to Alaska was Vancouver. We met there with some good friends from Florida, Steve and Janice, and enjoyed a couple of days there before boarding the ship. One of the highlights of Vancouver was the Anthropology Museum; pictured is one of their pieces by Bill Reid, a favored artist in the area. On the news, the big story was John Edwards admitting to an affair. A

Mark Begich is now up over 1,000 votes on Convicted Felon and Republican Senator Ted Stevens.Counting of absentee votes is expected to be concluded early next week. There are still over 24,000 votes to count.The Washington Post has more.

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Welcome to my second in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read my introductory bit. Next on the agenda: Alaska! ALASKA Population: 683,478 (47th) Capital: Juneau Largest City: Anchorage Gross Domestic Product: $160 billion GDP per capital: $43,748 (7th) 2004 election winner: George W. Bush web site: Income [...]

Tom had been in Police work for 25 years. Finally sick of the stress, he quits his job and buys 50 acres of land in Alaska as far from humanity as possible. He sees the postman once a week and gets groceries once a month. Otherwise it’s total peace [...]

You can do anything you want to do as soon as you're retired. However, it also means you will be living on a fixed income, so cutting corners where possible is a necessity. (...)

It's pretty clear that good old Sarah "Africa" Palin is going to appoint herself Senator in the next week or two: and they are going to need a new Governor up there.I volunteer.Look, I know it's a backward state full of knuckleheads, criminals and dying polar bears, but I'm prepared to suck it up and put on a cammo hat with earflaps for the good of The People.And don't worry I have plenty of Execu

I just completed setting up a photo gallery on my site using a BlogEngine extension written by Danny Douglass.  It was quite easy due to BlogEngine's extension architecture.  I'd love to hear what you think about it. Due to the photo gallery extension having direct ties to pulling images off Flickr, I decided to create a Flickr pro account to use exclusively for my photo needs.  If

Estados Unidos | 2005 | Progressive MetalcoreEditado el 6 de septiembre de 2005 bajo el sello Victory RecordsLine upThomas Giles Rogers Jr. - voz, tecladoPaul Waggoner - guitarraDusty Waring - guitarraDan Briggs - bajoBlake Richardson - bateriaTrack list01. All bodies02. Alaska03. Croakies and boatshoes04. Selkies- the endless obsession05. Breathe in, breathe out06. Roboturner07. Backwards maratho

Instead of going on and on about how Sarah is being trashed, enjoy this from Malkin.Sarah Palin in jeans, rocking out to “Redneck Woman” By Michelle Malkin • October 28, 2008 01:01 PM I’ll take Sarah over the Arugula Snob...

The ANWR (Artic National Wildlife Refuge), or Anwar as it is regularly referred to, is an area comprising 19,800,000 acres (80,000 square km) of Northern Alaska. It is the largest protected wilderness in the USA, protected by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980. But the act deferred making decision about the 1,500,000 acre (6,100 square km) coastal plain where oil discoveri

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- Scott Miller Now that the short term damage has been done. Now that the public perception is that Gov. Palin may have done something improper. This pre-planned, hit-job, smear of Sarah Palin by the Obama campaign, and their willing accomplaces in the media, has finally been debunked… one day before the election. This from the AP: Report [...]

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Realmente increíble la historia que encontré, de verdad que hay que ser una persona bien decidida y que quiera vivir la vida de una forma tranquila y en un hermoso paraje, Richard Proenneke(1916-2003) lo tomó de esa forma y buscó el lugar perfecto donde vivir en armonía con la naturaleza, lo encontró en Alaska, se construyó una cabaña con sus propias manos, se olvidó del pasado, de todo,

When Palin loses her race for US Vice-President in a few days, will she be welcomed home? A few weeks ago it looked like she would be - a lot of folks back home were pretty pleased by all the attention the state was getting. To say that the tide has turned is putting it [...]

Vaseline Clinical Therapy ha creado su propio proyecto del boca a oído: Prescribe the Nation. La idea era de ofrecer la crema Vaseline Clinical Therapy a una mujer en Alaska, solo pidiendo que ella la diese a todos sus queridos. Al final del proyecto, 1.000 de las 6.000 personas en su pequeña comunidad abandonaron su crema a favor de la Vaseline Clinical Therapy. ¿Cómo es posible que una mujer

Alaska is the America you all want to be. The 'real America', if you will (and any real American would). Every liberal has a secret hope for that final freedom. Every one of them wakes up at night in a cold sweat with a lonely vision of the frozen north and a longing to be so nowhere.If you eavesdrop on your minds you’ll hear all sorts of noises that have nothing to do with who you are supposed

“Palin’s rise captivates us but nation needs a steady hand.” “Gov. Palin’s nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency — but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that [...]

"Palin's rise captivates us but nation needs a steady hand". In a word...Wow!

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Sarah Palin was an active child of God, so suffice to say, she enjoyed hearing someone get his or her preach on. Just as most of us who stop by the Wall, we carry a love for God that supersedes most of what we do on a daily basis. Most of us have been to a “revival”, [...]

Energy is supposed to be Sarah Palin’s one area of strength, but she seems to either misunderstand basic energy policy regarding the use of Alaska’s natural energy reserves, or she deliberately lied in order to avoid a confrontation in a recent Wisconsin town hall meeting. From the Associated Press: A questioner at a town hall-style meeting in Wisconsin [...]

The Alaskan high court has ruled that the investigation into Palin’s firing of the safety commissioner will continue. The court rejected an attempt to halt the probe by Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Sarah Palin has accused democrats of attempting to sabotage the GOP ticket through the investigation. However, the situation can definitely not be [...]

So, you’re investigating Alaska fishing vacations? Maybe wondering what to bring, where to book and how to prepare for what could be the adventure of a lifetime? Trying to plan for Alaska fishing vacations, especially if it’s your first time, can be a nightmare. From what to pack to where to go are all major decisions [...]

Suzanne Goldenberg of the British Guardian spent the vice president debate night with a group of women in Florida. The topic of the notorious Palin wink repeatedly became a topic of conversation among the women. A few thought it effective as pointed out by Prisclla Glascock who said “I think women can relate with being [...]

After her election win in 2006 Governor Sarah Palin talked about what a great fan she is of the Oprah Winfrey Show.Source

ANCHORAGE, AK -- Today, at a Palin Truth Squad Press Conference in Alaska, the McCain-Palin campaign announced the release of its latest web ad, entitled "Alaska's Political Circus." The ad chronicles the antics of Obama partisans that have transformed a previously nonpolitical inquiry into a political circus designed to undermine Governor Palin.Transcript For "Alaska's Political Circus" (Web 1:20

Wha wha wha...She never wanted to become Vice President.

NOVAGOLD RESOURCES of Vancouver has received official authorization and begun gold production at the Rock Creek open pit mine and mill near Nome. State regulators have approved the company’s plans to ramp up production and begin placing tailings in the storage facility. Upon achieving full commercial production, the Rock Creek mine is expected to produce approximately [...]

Ah les années 80 quelle belle époque, sa musique, les concours de Miss !!Il fallait s'en douter qu'un jour ou l'autre la vidéo de Sarah Palin participant au concours Miss Alaska en 1982 ressortirait un jour.Ont a bien eu des fakes, des montages en tous genres mais cette fois est la bonne.La vidéo de Sarah PALIN participant au concours Miss Alaska en 1982, au moment de son passage en maillot de

Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world, offering a true wilderness. There are several protected areas in order to preserve the landscape, animals and flora. Tourism is increasing, as people want to see the mountains, glaciers and lakes and breathe in the clean air. RV touring and camping in Alaska is [...]

Report By: ?? The Alaska Women Reject Palin rally was to be held outside on the lawn in front of the Loussac Library in midtown Anchorage. Home made signs were encouraged, and the idea was to make a statement that Sarah Palin does not speak for all Alaska women, or men. I had no idea [...]

The Alaska Disasta’: Sarah Palin protested at home (Posted by mhersted  - Thanks to our Entrecard Friend) Anti Palin Rally in Alaska I just received an anonymous email with tons of photos (which I will put up here) of a recent rally of Alaskan women protesting against Sarah Palin.  I really have not heard much about this in [...]

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Along Seward Highway (Alaska) 6 x 8 watercolor on Fabriano Artistico paperAvailable here.Celebrating the arrival of our first Grandchild in Anchorage, and painting small studies while baby and new mommy and daddy (and assorted grandparents) are napping.

Bet you didn't here a word about this in your hometown media!The local report:[The] Alaska Women Reject Palin rally was to be held outside on the lawn in front of the Loussac Library in midtown Anchorage. Home made signs were encouraged, and the idea was to make a statement that Sarah Palin does not speak for all Alaska women, or men. I had no idea what to expect.The rally was organized by a small

This is awesome! Just sent via email.The Alaska Women Reject Palin rally was to be held outside on the lawn in front of the Loussac Library in midtown Anchorage. Homemade signs were encouraged, and the idea was to make a statement that Sarah Palin does not speak for all Alaska women, or men. I had no idea what to expect.The rally was organized by a small group of women, talking over coffee. It mad

Since moving to Alaska a few months ago I have had the opportunity to see so many things. There is so much about Alaska that is great! Here are just 13!mountainsall of the amazing colors on the mountains as fall eruptsglaciersicebergs in the lakeocean viewwatching salmon swim upstream to spawneating fresh salmonthe wildlife: moose, bear, bald eagles, foxes, and cariboucooler weatherparks, parks,

Alcuni giorni or sono in nuovo negozio di sestri ho comprato dell'ottimo salmone selvatico dell'Alsaka, in particolare il salmone rosso Sockeye, una delle cinque varietà presenti in questa terra. In particolare la sua carne è meno grassa, la polpa più consistente, il gusto di mare più affermato ed è più sano e naturale, le sue carni sode e rosso intenso lo rendono particolarmente ricercato,

The fundamentals of the McCain-Palin ticket sound as good as those of the US economy... The Palin Imposture : - a "Maverick" shaking DC... with Cheney's neocon agenda and Bush's theocon agenda- an "independent" reaching across the aisle... but firing anybody who disagree with her- an agent of change... who doesn't even believe in Evolution- in favor of investigation... but not of subpoe

You knew this already, right? Sarah Palin believes in a personal god, one that controls everything, and when our world ends, Alaska will be a place of refuge for true believers.These people are fucking crazy! You can be angry with me for disrespecting Wasilla Assembly of God, and I don't care! They deserve no respect. Hell, they refer to the rest of the country as the Lower 48. It's the Lower

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We've all heard that Sarah Palin was the 1st runner up in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant in 1984. Well I was curious as to who Miss Alaska 1984 was. Turns out it was Miss Maryline Blackburn, backrow third from left. Miss Palin is in front row, second from left.Born in Europe, Miss Blackburn spent her formative years in Fairbanks, Alaska. She is a singer with a wide spectrum of performing experienc

This is how good conservatives are ruined and it’s part of the reason why I crossed my fingers that Mike Huckabee wouldn’t accept the Vice Presidential nomination if McCain ever offered it to him. The McCain-Palin campaign yesterday announced that Governor Sarah Palin would not cooperate with a legislative investigation into the firing of [...]

When I mentioned on Twitter that I had a list of Alaska bloggers against Sarah Palin, several people asked for the list. I figured this was the easiest way to get it out to them and anyone else who is interested.Here you go:Celtic Diva’s Blue OasisMudflatsProgressive AlaskaDennis Zaki Blog – AlaskaReportAndrew HalcroShannyn Moore: Just a Girl From HomerThe Immoral MinorityAn Alaskan AbroadI Ea

In 2006 an angel-faced but tough 42-year-old former small-town mayor named Sarah Palin became a long-shot candidate for Alaska governor demanding a higher ethical standard in state government. The timing of her reform message and a widening scandal produced a tornado that reshaped the political landscape. Surprising everyone, Palin thumped by wide margins both a sitting governor in the Republican

Alright.  There is just so much to say about this topic.  Here’s another teen sparking the “Teen Pregnancy” topic all over again. After Jamie Lynn Spears, I thought we were done for a while. Did someone not talk to this girl?  Like, the Gov of Alaska’s daughter, ya know! She must have know aboput the ”Birds and the Bees” or [...]

I’m a big fan of Alaska Airlines. I’ve always enjoyed my flights with them, and I love their paint jobs. While it may not be bush flying in the classic sense, every Alaska Airlines pilot no doubt has some interesting stories to tell about flying over and into the dramatic and unforgiving North. The news from [...]

With all the buzz about the great state of Alaska lately, we thought we'd dig up a little prettiment from Alaska -- literally. How about some Alaskan glacial mud? Eco-maverick...

From the Juneau Empire:Wasilla's Meth Problem Made Palin's Borough The Meth Capital Of AlaskaWASILLA - The Matanuska-Susitna area is the methamphetamine capital of Alaska, according to Alaska State Troopers. In 2003, authorities uncovered nine meth labs in the area. Last year, the number increased to 42, said Kyle Young, an investigator with the troopers who works with the Mat-Su narcotics team.

Impossibile salvare nelle condizioni attuali, considerate proibitive, gli orsi polari alla deriva nel mare di Chukchi in Alaska, per i quali era stato lanciato l'allarme dal Wwf intorno al 20 agosto scorso. Fino ad oggi - spiega Massimiliano Rocco, responsabile specie e Traffic del Wwf Italia - il Wwf ha cercato con ogni sforzo di richiamare l'attenzione dell'opinione pubblica sui rischi che la po

Sawyer Glacier - Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: "Alaska Maverick"ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Alaska Maverick." The ad highlights Governor Sarah Palin's record of taking on the special interests in Alaska and bringing reform and change. While Barack Obama talks about change, Governor Sarah Palin has actually done it. The

Looks like the Alaska Independence Party might be a bigger issue than we first thought.  Although the McCain campaign has proven that Sarah Palin was never a member of the AIP, she did attend the convention in 2000 (and in 1994 according to the AIP) and also recorded the message to the AIP convention that [...]

Will this sportscaster be the next vice president of the United States?:

That’s the forecast I started making a couple of days ago after seeing the comments made at the Anchorage Daily News site in response to the news that Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, and I’m sticking with it. This article shows that a whole lot of people in the States share that opinion. The [...]

Alaska State Fair, Palmer Alaska. I would like to say I was the first to come up with the idea for really long exposures and streaking lights, but I’m far from it.  It is still a fun technique to play around with at a place like this! Richard Wong with The Non-Clamorous Side of Photography recently interviewed [...]

Nearly 12% of American Indian and Alaska Native deaths over a four-year period were alcohol related, according to a CDC report released on Thursday, AP/USA Today reports. Researchers found after examining death certificates from 2001 to 2005 that 11.7% of deaths -- or 1,514 deaths -- among American Indians and Alaska Natives were alcohol-related. During the same time period, 3.3% of all deaths in

Finger Lake, Wasilla, Alaska. This was from Friday in Wasilla.  We went up there for some photography, and to visit my parents and sister’s family.   Ironically, Wasilla became famous on this same day when John McCain selected Sarah Palin for his running mate.  I probably should have stuck around for some more photography of the area because it [...]

It's confirmed. Alaska acquired 6'7 Joe De Vance and 2 second round draft picks from Rain or Shine. In exchange ROS got 5th overall pick Solomon Mercado and MBA MVP Eddie Laure. ROS will now have Mercado-Norwood duo. Let's see how the Elastropainters will patch the hole vacated by De VanceCould Jay Washington on hi way to ROS as well?

Today's Labor Day post is from my favorite writer in the whole world: my husband Andrew. Writing about how parenthood often isn't what you expected, not only was kind enough to take the kids on an overnight camping trip but to then write up the experience as a post for me. It must be true love because who else would do something so nice?***I think we all have those times when we imagine how some

I saw this conversation between governor Sarah Palin and conservative talk show man Glenn Beck a couple of months ago. In this clip she explains why she sued the Bush administration's decision to list polar bears as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. She also strongly advocates oil drilling in the Arctic National Wlidlife Refuge (ANWR). I was rather disgusted when I heard tha