Something Different: November 20, 2011
Here’s the Sunday, November 20, 2011 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
Wild Alaskan Low-Bush Cranberry Sauce
Chutneys, sauces, jams and other acidic fruit preserves are a refreshingly tart way to brighten up a winter meal. I happened to find myself with 5 gallons of low-bush cranberries, handpicked and straight from the Interior. Check out one of my favorite ways to prepare the berries and then try your own experiments.
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Match Interview Series
Big Brothers Big Sisters is proud to show our Match Interview Series for 2011. We're excited to introduce you to Eric and David and Trina and Isis.
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UAA Establishes Fund for Student-athlete Marko Cheseto
In response to an overwhelming number of inquiries regarding Marko Cheseto, a restricted fund has been established here at the University of Alaska Anchorage athletics department in support of him. This fund will consist of private donations only and no state monies will be used for this fund.
Read more. 
Photo Gallery: RurAL CAP App Screenshots
A collection of recently posted screen shots of RurAL CAP's iphone app.
Have you uploaded some cool photos to your Facebook? Tag @townsquare49 or email townsquare49@alaskapublic.org with the link and we'll post them here.
Click for more. Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s
Dr. Joshua Gatson is an award winning Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Gatson is currently participating in some of the first clinical studies in the world attempting to prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia from developing in individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury. In this edition of Aging in Alaska, our host, Lisa Wawrzonek interviews Dr. Gatson about his work and new developments in the field of Alzheimer’s research.
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Soul to Soul: November 20, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the November 20, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
AK: ‘Host a Coastie’ an Unalaska Hit
A few years ago in Unalaska a new Turkey day tradition was born. It was Mayor Shirley Marquardt’s idea and she gave it catchy name: Host a Coastie.
The Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle
Alaskan youth want and need strong and healthy role models at home and in their communities. Substance abuse by parents and community leaders was identified by stakeholders young and old as a major contributor to suicide.
Alaskans seeking to make healthy choices and overcome addictions and negative behaviors can learn more about treatment and support services have a number of options.
Learn more.
Conversations that Matter: Teen Suicide Audience Commentary
Suicide is difficult to talk about. But often, the conversations most worth having are the hardest to tackle. With Conversations that Matter: Teen Suicide in Alaska, we hope to take a step towards an open, statewide dialog on this important issue.
Following the live studio recording of the program, there was an opportunity for audience commentary and questions. Each video is a segment of that conversation.
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World Aids Day 2011
World AIDS Day is Thursday, December 1, 2011 and the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A’s) is raising awareness about the global epidemic.
In Alaska, Four A’s broadens the impact of World AIDS Day in our community by planning a series of activities to raise awareness and eliminate HIV stigma. This year’s theme is Aim for Zero. We are aiming for zero stigma, zero discrimination, zero risk, zero new cases and most importantly, zero deaths.
Read more. Soul to Soul: November 26, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from the November 26, 2011 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson. All tracks played are...
Autumn on the East Coast for Art
In spite of economic downturns some museums have labored financially to finish renovations. Traveling exhibitions have been reduced but seem to be staying up longer. Disappointments when visiting a museum can be turned into new discoveries and fond memories.
Read more. Holiday Theater in Anchorage and Eagle River
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... on stage. This week on Stage Talk directors from Alaska Theater of Youth (ATY) and Alaska Fine Arts Academy stop by to talk about the spirit of giving spreading on and off stage and their respective Christmas shows kicking off this weekend and next.
Friday 12/2 at 2:45 pm
Alaska’s Weather; and Investigation of Rep. Young
The stories up for discussion this week are: Alaska’s wacky weather as of late; utilities in rural Alaska; investigation of former VECO head Bill Allen; Don Young under investigation by the ethics committee; Don Young viral video.
KSKA: Friday, 12/2 @ 2:00pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 12/2 @ 7:30pm & Saturday, 12/3 @ 5:00pm
Going to the Library with Kids
I love books. I could get lost in a book all day, which is really hard when I have three little ones running around. I can in get a chapter here or there. Sometimes my mommy guilt says "you can't read, you have dishes and laundry to do!" I'm still learning how to fight back that voice.
Going to the library is a LIFESAVER for winter months here in Alaska. It is always fun to get new books, so we head to the library to check out some "new" books. Do you have a library card?
Read more. AK: A New Generation of Fishermen
The fishing industry isn’t getting any younger, and the so-called “graying of the fleet” even has some state legislators concerned. But while fishermen are getting older on average, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a younger crowd eager to enter the industry.
High Wind Warnings for Sunday
There is a high wind warning through Sunday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
KSKA's signal has been periodically affected by the strong winds.
Spirit of Youth Nominations
The Spirit of Youth, a campaign to recognize Alaska's teens, seeks nominations by December 31, 2011. The Spirit of Youth recognizes Alaskan youth, ages 12-19 statewide. Nominations can come from anyone who wishes to recognize a hard-working Alaskan teenager.
Nominations can be made in one of 11 categories.
Find out more. 
Photo Gallery: Conference of Young Alaskans Delgates
The mission of the Conference of Young Alaskans is to connect young Alaskans to a rich history, a vibrant present and a thriving future. The conference will draw delegates from across the state to consider the challenges facing Alaska and her people. Together, delegates will develop an overall vision statement, goals and proposed courses of action in five issue areas.
Meet the delegates.