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Alaska is a U.S. state in the northwest corner of the North American continent. It featured in the news more than usual during the 2008 political season because of Republican Presidential candidate John McCain’s selection of Alaska’s Governor, Sarah Palin, as his running mate.
The United States purchased the territory from Russia in 1867, and it became a U.S. state in 1959. Alaska is one of two states, the other being Hawaii, which does not border any other U.S. state. The only country it borders is Canada.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city; the other two sizable towns are Fairbanks and the capitol, Juneau. The bulk of Alaska’s economy is based on oil and gas. Seafood, tourism, and the military are also important to the state’s economy.
Alaska has varied geography, resulting in a wide range of climates. The far north of the state lies north of the Arctic Circle, while the interior gets very cold in winter but quite warm in summer, and temperatures in the Anchorage area are somewhat more temperate and less extreme.
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Atlas Shrugs On Sarah Palin
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and Pamela, as always, nails it. Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska announced yesterday that she is resigning and will not seek a second term as governor. Many conservatives are characterizing this as an abdication of responsibility and a failure of will. Quin Hillyer wrote in the American Spectator that "Sarah Palins ...1 hour ago -
Sarah Palin speech: The views better from inside the bus than under it
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The lines began forming Saturday morning outside the Sioux Falls Barnes & Noble bookstore, fully 35 hours before former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was to arrive there to sign her new book, "Going Rogue." But the mother of five was far from South Dakota tonight. In fact, she was only about a half-dozen blocks ...3 hours ago -
Am I planning too much?
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We are two familys of four planning trip to Alaska- We are sailing on Radiance SB July 9th- We are thinking of doing the following- Is it too much? I just feel like we should do it all, who knows when we will make it out again ( especially all together!) July 4th- Fly Phl to Anc (arrive at 6pm)- then drive to ...4 hours ago -
A Shes So Fly Free Alaska Fly Fishing Contest Coming Soon!
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Alaska Bound!! Do you ever dream of that perfect, affordable Alaska fishing trip? Or how about the perfect Alaska fly fishing vacation? I sure do – especially female angler friendly. Whether you’re attempting to put together that perfect, do-it-yourself, affordable Alaska fishing trip or trying to decide ...5 hours ago -
Wit vs. Half-Wit
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From The New York Times : The former Alaska governor and one-time vice presidential candidate [Sarah Palin] has been traveling the country in recent weeks, promoting her book and disparaging Democrats, the Washington establishment and the media elite. Huge crowds greet her wherever the bus entourage takes her. ...7 hours ago -
Christmas Gift Ideas for Photographers
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Another photo from Thursday evening of the Chugach National Forest, Seward, Alaska. I get asked this question a fair amount as friends try to shop for their avid photographer loved one. It is a tough question to answer because camera gear can be very expensive, and most photographers have fairly strong opinions on ...7 hours ago -
September Weather????
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We are doing Rhapsody of the Seas from Vancouver to Hawaii next September, but are thinking about also doing the 7 night Alaska cruise from Seattle (Sept 10-17) prior to that one. Since that is the last Alaska cruise of the season, is the weather most likely to be very cool, windy, and rainy, as some others have ...10 hours ago -
Two thousand brave cold, snow for Palin book signing in Fairfax
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Sarah Palin brought a taste of the Alaska winter with her to a Saturday book signing at the BJs Wholesale Club in Fairfax. After alternating between drizzle and rain for much of the night Friday, snow flurries began in earnest about 8:30 a.m. "I wanted to feel like I was at home" Palin said, as she walked into the ...10 hours ago -
Don’t let them insult your intelligence.
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presidential campaign is not about issues: www.cbsnews.com Washington Post piece in which Mr. Davis claims the FBI did a background check of Governor Palin: www.washingtonpost.com The Atlantic piece in which the FBI denies doing a background check on Governor Palin: marcambinder.theatlantic.com The New York Times ...11 hours ago -
Don’t let them insult your intelligence.
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presidential campaign is not about issues: www.cbsnews.com Washington Post piece in which Mr. Davis claims the FBI did a background check of Governor Palin: www.washingtonpost.com The Atlantic piece in which the FBI denies doing a background check on Governor Palin: marcambinder.theatlantic.com The New York Times ...12 hours ago -
Picture of the Day – Phytoplankton Bloom in the Bering Sea
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Peacock-hued splashes of color brightened the Bering Sea off the Alaskan coast on October 8, 2009, as the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite flew overhead. This true-color image shows streaks running roughly northwest-southeast, north and east of Alaska’s St. Paul ...12 hours ago -
The Bizarre Netherworld of Andree McLeod
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by Lisa Graas, editor -- Lori Calabrese, Sarah Palin Examiner, reports regarding the ethics complaint filed on Friday by veteran ankle-biter Andree McLeod and the response by Palin attorney Thomas Van Flein -- Has Andree McLeod taken her Palin vendetta into a bizarre netherworld? Excerpt: Currently, the Alaska ...13 hours ago -
Obama Banishes F-22 from Photo Op: Elemendorf Alaska Hides F-22
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One of the pride and joys of the military, the now defunded F-22, was banished from a photo op as Obama gave yet another speech at Alaskas Elmendorf Air Base. F-22 The F-22 was proudly awaiting the Presidents arrival, but presidential staff had it rushed out and an F-15 put in its place. The ...14 hours ago -
Shell is overselling claims about arctic spill cleanup
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Shells rosy picture of interim findings from industry-funded studies on cleaning up oil spills (ADN, 11/17/09) requires rose-colored glasses to see.15 hours ago -
Alaska Cruise without Tour
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I am looking into an Alaskan cruise for my family in late August 2010 probably on Princess but not for sure yet. I am not sure I can afford to pay an additional $3,000+ for a ship-sponsored tour before or after the cruise. We are going to pay a hefty price to fly from Michigan and the cruise is obviously not cheap. ...15 hours ago -
Alaska Airlines Sale- purchase by Mon. Dec 7
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Sample fares (USA, Canada, Mexico destinations are included) -$50 one way Seattle to Orange County… -$100 one way Seattle to New York… -$50 one way Seattle to San Francisco… -$50 one way Portland to Los Angeles… -$80 one way Vancouver to Las Vegas… Pointswizard.com Spin : Click here for Alaska ...20 hours ago -
The Modern Guitar Festival 2009 @ The Cedar
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Modern Guitarist: A musician who abides by a genre-less and boundary-less agenda. A free-willed improviser who listens well but isn’t afraid to act or instigate new ideas. A musician void of competition. A musician open to communal collaboration. A modern guitarist is an explorer of electronic technology past and ...22 hours ago -
Village of the Ghost Bears: A Nathan Active Mystery
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Product Description Trooper Nathan Active’s beat is a few outposts in a remote, frigid world. But wherever people live, they bring greed, madness, and death. Active’s courageous and stubborn determination to gather the scattered bits of evidence make Stan Jones’s Village of the Ghost Bears a fascinating ...23 hours ago -
a photographic journey of my shoes and feet
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Have you ever taken a picture of your shoes or feet on purpose? Have you ever done this when you are traveling? Perhaps you have, as I know of at least one other person, aside from myself, who has had fun with this photographic technique. Well, it is not really a technique, but an art form. [...]1 day ago -
7nt Southbound Cruise -- ports of call advice, please!
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Hello everyone! Will be taking our 1st ALASKA cruise in August (SUPER EXCITED!). We will be on the Radiance of the Seas southbound 7 nights. Have been reading lots on the boards, reviews, as well as books but still need some help with our activities in the ports of call. Background: I will be traveli ...1 day ago
