NOVEMBER 24, 2009 - 12:40 PM
From Sean Cockerham in Anchorage --
Gov. Sean Parnell just announced that he's appointing Tammie Wilson to take North Pole Republican John Coghill's seat in the state House.
The seat's open because Parnell appointed Coghill to the state Senate seat vacated by Gene Therriault's decision to take a job as an adviser to Parnell.
Wilson is a Fairbanks North Star Borough Assemblywoman. She lost a close race for Fairbanks borough mayor to Luke Hopkins earlier this month.
Local Republicans suggested three names for Parnell to choose from: Wilson, North Pole Mayor Doug Isaacson and former
NOVEMBER 24, 2009 - 11:28 AM
Although I would much prefer to continue with the Thanksgiving theme, I feel compelled to respond to Steven Hill's editorial that was printed Sunday in the Daily News. There is so much wrong with Hill's column that it is truly difficult to know where to begin in response.
Now, please understand that it is not Hill's thoughts on national health care that spark my interest. Nor is it his apparent preference for a europeanized America. What else can you expect from the author of "Europe's Promise: Why the European Way is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age," a book egrandizing Europe and denigrating America. No, what drives me to respond is Hill's complete misrepresentation of American Constitutional history. Having and expressing opinions is one thing. Fabricating history is quite another thing altogether.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 6:26 PM
Knew Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Carle of Anchorage was enjoying a terrific season, but I didn't know it was this good: He entered tonight leading the NHL in plus-minus with a +18 rating in 20 games.
That's better than the runner-up, winger Zach Parise (+15) of New Jersey, or the No. 3 guy, Chris Pronger (+13), who is Carle's defensive partner.
Carle has only been a minus in two games this season. He's also making an offensive contribution -- 2-12--14 totals in 20 matches, which ties him for 11th in points among league defensemen -- and his average ice time of 24:15 per game ranks 21st in the league.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 6:15 PM
Good news out of UAA today: The knee injury that caused junior defenseman Kane Lafranchise to miss Saturday's 4-1 win over Minnesota State-Mankato is not serious, and he was back practicing today.
Also, senior winger Josh Lunden, who missed the Mankato series with a banged-up shoulder, also was back practicing.
Looks like both could possibly be ready to play for this weekend's series at Colorado College - naturally, head coach Dave Shyiak makes that call.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 6:11 PM
Winger Jordan Smelker of Anchorage and defenseman Kiana Nauheim of Fairbanks have both signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I women's hockey next season.
Smelker, who attends Service High and is a two-time ADN/Coaches Player of the Year, will attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which plays in the ECAC. The Engineers currently include sophomore defenseman Amanda Castignetti of Anchorage.
Nauheim, who attends Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, will play at the University of Connecticut, which plays in Hockey East.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 6:01 PM
Congrats are due former UAA center Jay Beagle, who tonight scored his first NHL goal.
Beagle scored for the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators. He'll always have Ottawa's Jonathan Cheechoo to thank -- Beagle picked off Cheechoo's errant pass in the Senators zone and snapped a wrister past former Wisconsin goaltender Brian Elliott on the stick side.
Three games ago, he scored his first NHL point with an assist.
Beagle last season made his NHL debut with the Caps, playing three regular-season games and four playoff tilts.
In you're interested, Beagle's NHL salary is $687,500, according to the NHL Players' Association. That means he makes roughly about $3,700 a day up in The Show. He's been up in the NHL for the last week, so he's pocketing some nice dough.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 5:50 PM
Coming off a weekend split at Lake Superior State in Michigan -- UAF lost 4-3 Friday, then won 3-2 in OT on Saturday -- the Nanooks slipped to No. 12 from No. 10 in both the USCHO.com poll and the USA Today/USA Hockey Magazine poll.
UAF is 8-3-1 entering a series this weekend against Northern Michigan in Fairbanks.
Also, UAF freshman winger Nik Yaremchuk was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association's Rookie of the Week after bagging two goals, two helpers and a +2 rating in the Lake Superior series.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 12:50 PM
Would you prefer/demand that any boarding facility or vet who cares for your dog provide 24-hour supervision during their stay? I'm not sure of the policies of local boarding facilities -- I always assumed there was 24-hour care -- but I know many vets close the office overnight with dogs in their care. Take our poll.
I started thinking about this recently. Eddie's scheduled for his knee surgery tomorrow, and I was surprised to learn that the routine for such surgeries is for the dog to spend the night at the vet's office alone overnight, from 11 to 7. Call me overcautious, but I wasn't comfortable with that and decided to pay extra to have him transferred to Pet Emergency after the procedure, where he'll have supervision.
NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - 12:23 PM
In conjunction with Google's free offer of WIFI service at 47 airports and on Virgin Air this holiday season, the company is sponsoring a photo contest.
Between now and Dec. 16 you can upload photos that will be entered into Google's contest to win free rountrip tickets on Virgin America and/or a Canon digital camera.
And while you're at it, why not make it a twofer and upload your travel related photos into ADN's Readers' Vacation Photo Gallery.
The prize? Your photo may be featured on ADN's homepage.
Don't know if you have noticed, but recent downloads are featured on ADN's homepage under the heading “Recent reader submissions” in the Readers' submitted vacations box. It's a great way to show friends, relatives and other readers your travel shots.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 7:37 PM
KTVA reports that the Aniak Dragon Slayers recently battled a fire in the village community hall -- a vital meeting place for the town.
Click here to watch the video.
Pete Brown, former Aniak fire chief and founder of the Dragon Slayers, died in October -- three days after the community held a goodbye bash in his honor. I'm looking at the photos people sent from the event. It was held in the school, right, not in the community center where this fire occurred? If you're from Aniak, let me know.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 5:36 PM
Summary
My first visit to Anchorage Grace Church in April was ill-timed due to our ongoing volcanic events. (click here to read previous visit review) In that review, I expressed concerns about the lack of greeting, lengthy service, and certain aspects of the music. Recently invited to revisit by a member, I tried again last Sunday, November 15. Incredibly, nothing had changed! I received no welcome, and was not even handed a bulletin. Once again there was a substitute pastor, prompting last weeks post on why churches do not announce on their websites who's preaching. The musical program was highly programmed and lengthy. I was basically disregarded during my entire visit, an antithesis of what Christians are to be. The substitute pastor spent the first 15-20 minutes of his 55 minute discourse explaining and justifying the how's, why's and where's of his preaching on the 3 verses he'd chosen from Hebrews, the focus of his remarks. A test read of Hebrews revealed that the entire book could have been read to the congregation in 35-40 minutes. I was not encouraged by this visit. Surely the intervening seven months under new leadership would have provoked some noticeable changes.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 5:35 PM
Love it or hate it, winter is here in Alaska!
winter fun
These next few months can be a rough time for some and have no affect on others, it all depends. If you are a summer person and don't care much for the dark, cold winter months, staying on track and maintaining motivation can be difficult. Here are a few tips to help you out until break-up arrives:
GET OUTSIDE!
One of the best and perhaps most obvious ways of enjoying winter is to get outside and spend some time doing winter-ish activities. Sledding with the kids, snowboarding, skiing, ice skating and making snow angels are all things that burn calories. Plus, getting some fresh air and enjoying nature will help you beat the winter blues.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 5:20 PM
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The NEW Low-Maintenance Garden: How to Have a Beautiful, Productive Garden and the Time to Enjoy It, by Valerie Easton with photos by Jacqueline M. Koch.When Valerie Easton's husband of 30 years threw down the shovel and quit as her yard boy to have more time to do the things HE liked to do, Valerie realized just how weary she was of tending her quarter-acre yarden. Soon after her youngest graduated, Valerie and husband downsized to a smaller home and a MUCH smaller yard.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 5:18 PM
The climate change crisis is intimately connected to all our other troubles. All those things we could be doing to mitigate Global Climate Breakdown are things we should already be doing to mitigate social, military, political, economic and energy woes.
A corporatist oligarchy has deployed it’s extensive economic resources, political influence and media control to spread confusion and disinformation regarding the predatory role of industry and finance in our lives.
WHO IS DOING WHAT TO WHOM? -
Polluting SUVs, high-energy light bulbs, extra-long showers and all the other facets of our individual lifestyles consume only about 25 percent of energy---corporations eat up the other 75 percent.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 4:57 PM
St. Norbert is unbeaten (8-0-1) and ranked No. 1 in the nation among Division III men's teams, and a big reason is senior center Shane Wheeler of Eagle River, the club's leading scorer.
Wheeler has racked 9-8--17 totals in nine games -- he leads the Green Knights, national champions his sophomore season, in goals, assists and points.
He helped spearhead a weekend sweep at No. 6 ranked Wisconsin-River Falls with 1-2--3 totals in Friday's 4-2 win and two goals in Saturday's 8-3 blowout. Wheeler assisted on the game winner Friday and sealed things with an empty netter, then furnished his first college short-handed goal and a power-play goal Saturday. The power-play goal marked his 100th career point -- he owns 35-65--100 totals in 93 career games.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 3:41 PM
The recent finger-pointing of who knew what, and when, over the union contracts and the city’s financial solvency, goes much deeper than mere numbers. The flaws in the Municipal Attorney’s report and the incomplete financial report waved before the media should cause us to question the qualifications and motives of those who are managing our city.
When the Assembly asked for a legal opinion on the labor contracts that were passed in 2008, why didn’t they ask their staff attorney? Instead, they first hired a law firm, Walker and Levesque—who were not experienced ’employment’ attorneys—to render legal advice. Their opinion was included in the infamous 60-page Wheeler Report, issued by the Municipal attorney, Dennis Wheeler.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 1:54 PM
More often than not, when people find out I'm a personal trainer I'm asked if I'm like Jillian from the TV show "The Biggest Loser". They are usually referring to her red faced screaming and belittling of the people she's helping on the show. The answer is no. I and many other fitness professionals do not scream, yell or belittle our clients. Creating a trusting interpersonal relationship is difficult if you are always yelling in someone's face. The show is just that, a show. It's for entertainment purposes and the actions of the trainers, and results of their clients are not typical.
What most people don't realize is that these contestants train for hours everyday under close watch of doctors and trainers, all while eating a very strictly monitored diet to facilitate their weight loss. This is not something that's going to happen in the real world, no matter how strict your diet and discipline. Most people have the common distractions of family, work, friends, etc. and simply don't have the ability to prioritize fitness the same way to achieve the results these people do. Face it, losing 10 LBS. every week is not realistic for most people.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 11:11 AM
A man on parole for hitting someone with a defective snowmachine was arrested Friday on Chena Hot Springs Road for driving with a suspended license, troopers say.
Jack Cannan Boyle hit 42-year-old Richard Crow in Christmas Eve, 2005, when Crow was lying on a slippery road in Circle with drugs and alcohol in his system, The Associated Press reported at the time. Boyle was going as fast as 50 miles per hour at the time on a snowmachine that had no brakes, dim lights and other defects.
On Friday, troopers say Boyle, now 31, was driving with a suspended license on Mile 9 of Chena Hot Springs Road, near Fairbanks. They say he also violated parole by consuming alcohol. He was taken to jail in Fairbanks.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 - 12:18 AM
By MIKE DUNHAM
The Sisters Futrelle: Ivory Bodnar, Reagan James and Karina Becker.
When a play is described as a whacky Christmas spoof, the modern public may suspect something irreverent. But “Christmas Belles,” running at UAA’s Mainstage Theatre, has fun with holiday traditions without excoriating them in the name of social commentary or mere snark.
It also has a real play set within the seasonal backdrop, with a real message of reconciliation and giving people a second chance.
But mostly it’s a triple romantic comedy with a lot of laughs.
NOVEMBER 21, 2009 - 9:37 PM
The recent discussion of civility on these cyberpages disappointed me. Neither blogger defined civility but appeared to claim the guys who agree with them are civil while those who disagree are uncivil. Neither opposes civil discourse. So, if civility itself is not controversial, then what are we arguing about?
To me, civility begins with acting in a rational and consistent way. When I make my points, I use several devices to back up my arguments: I give examples of what I mean, I sometimes clarify my points with metaphors, I cite people with expertise on the matter at hand, I sometimes cite pertinent facts, I sometimes draw what I considerable logical conclusions from those facts, and I sometimes ask questions.
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