Last Update: August 5, 2008 5:32 AM
Events this week related to medicine and health
CPR training was man's key to saving choking daughter
Brian Flaherty and his wife, Kim, were watching the news over dinner in their Hillside home last Saturday night when their 9-month-old dog, a Shiba Inu named Ammo, began barking like crazy.
Report: Health service shorted Alaska Natives
About $6 million worth of equipment, including tractor-trailers, has vanished somewhere between the Indian Health Service and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, the result of "gross mismanagement" of the federal agency charged with providing health services to Natives.
Weddings, engagements and anniversaries
Alaska Airlines' plan of less value to occasional flier
By now, everyone's gotten the e-mail about Alaska Airlines' mileage plan and the increases in redemption levels, effective Nov. 1. It's time to look carefully at the program features to see if Alaska's plan still makes sense.
Want the feel of Vegas without the gambling? Located in the Ozark Mountains, Branson, Mo., offers entertainment for the whole family. Every type of music and live shows are offered, and the dancing girls won't make your 10-year-old son blush ... too much.
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Anchorage artist Scott Thompson demonstrates his extreme pumpkin carving skills.
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Potter Peter Brondz spent a month in the summer building a new wood kiln. He filled it with pots and fires it up for the first time in October 2007.
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Valley farmers fret over rains
The recent weather is creating mixed opinions among Valley farmers. Some say there has been enough sunshine between showers to help crops grow, but others say the crops are wet enough to worry them.
Calories, carbohydrates and fat are consciously tracked nutritional facts. Caffeine? Not so much. An alkaloid, caffeine acts as a stimulant and is commonly found in coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks.
Classes begin for most students in the Anchorage School District today. Kindergartners start Aug. 28.
Discuss: Tricks for getting kids out of bed
Discuss: Tips for sending the kids to school
While partisan warfare rages among the big lawn/ some lawn/ no lawn forces - a controversy that’s gone from tepid to boiling in certain quarters - let’s all sit down, take 10 deep breaths and sum up pros and cons.
For lovers of Wings 'n Things, Wednesday was a bad day
The look of sheer dismay on Jean Santemore's face said it all. A longtime downtown Anchorage business surprised its many fans Wednesday morning with a recorded phone message that it had closed its doors.
Audio: Wings 'n' Things voice mail message
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Daily News readers share recipes.
Life from the teen point of view.
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Martha Hopkins co-authored the book, "InterCourses, An Aphrodisiac Cookbook," a book about the beauty of food and the nude human form.
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What's happening in the arts scene? Check out our Arts 06-07 season guide. Get the scoop on dance, music, theater, visual arts and more.
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The raven is a source of mystery, the character in countless stories, and a terrific survivor in the modern human world.
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An artist and the first Alaska native woman to enter and finish the Iditarod
Shopping blog: There's more to Anchorage retail than polar fleece and Croc clogs. Fashion-obsessed shopper Leslie Boyd will spot hot trends, scout the shops and bring you the cool goods. She doesn't mind doing the footwork if she can shop for cute shoes along the way.
Where are the best-tasting tomatoes in the Valley and Anchorage areas? What kind do you prefer?
Tell us what turns up when you Google your own name.
How do you think "Harry Potter" will end? Share your thoughts.
Have tips for successful garage saling and selling? Ever find something incredibly valuable at a ridiculously low price?
Do you love Twinkies? Share you favorite way of eating America's signature treat.
In its 50-year history, the Salty Dawg in Homer has seen some wild times and quiet times. What's your most memorable Salty Dawg experience or story?
Millions of parents can't afford the government's child-cost estimate of $16,000 a year, yet others spend far more. Is that fair? Good for the kids?
There's nothing worse than a 2-year-old pitching a fit in the middle of the grocery store. Do you have a toddler known for public meltdowns? Tell us your tantrum stories and how you handled it.
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