Competing Visions for Palestine
Hussein Ibish, Senior Research Fellow at the American Task Force on Palestine was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council on August 26, speaking on "Competing Visions for Palestine."
Alaska News Nightly: September 9, 2011
Air Traffic Controller Talks About Korean Airliner Incident on 9-11 , Grounded Vessel Refloated And All Safe, No Damage, Volunteers Hope to ID Most At Risk Homeless, Beringia Celebration Kicks Off in Nome, ANSCA at 40 Panel Meeting at UAA, AK: Despite Recent Troubles, Daycare Remains Strong, 300 Villages: Wales and Metlakatla
The Adolescent Girl
Are today's young women under so much pressure to be beautiful, to succeed at school and sports and to be sweet and nice that they are becoming depressed earlier in life? One new book thinks so. "The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teen Girls from Today's Pressures" presents an interesting look at how the pressure on young girls can take a nasty toll. So, where's the balance and what can be done?
KSKA: Tuesday 9/13 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Alaska Communications History
There was a time when Alaska was a breaking new ground in the field of telecommunications. VHF, public broadcasting and satellites all made a big difference in the life of rural Alaskans. The next edition of Talk of Alaska features one of our state’s telecommunications pioneers – Doctor Alex Hills.
APRN & KSKA: Tuesday 9/13 at 10:00 am
Prostate Disease
This week on Line One, Dr. William Clark from the Alaska Urological Institute joins host Dr. Thad to explore prostate diseases beyond prostate cancer. What is prostatitis? Prostate hypertrophy?
Monday 9/12 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
AK: Despite Recent Troubles, Daycare Remains Strong
It can be hard to find child care in small town Alaska. The Petersburg Children’s Center is a lifeline for working families in the small southeast town. But the nonprofit facility has struggled financially recently after a former executive director stole thousands of dollars.
“Extreme” Aurora Predicted Tonight
Get out your camera out and fill your thermos with hot chocolate, because tonight might be THE night to see the Aurora.
President Obama’s Jobs Speech; and the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11
Some of the topics up for discussion this week include: response to President Obama’s jobs speech; taxi drivers; Mayor Dan Sullivan versus the unions; the US Postal Service; school vandalism; employment on the North Slope; vehicle emissions program; the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Arctic Imperative: Thomas Mack, President – Aleut Corporation
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Alaska News Nightly: September 8, 2011
Obama’s Job Speech Receives Mixed Reviews, SBA Encourages Small Businesses to Export Goods, Services, Cost to Build Donlin Mine Increases, Residents Urge Postal Service to Spare Douglas Post Office, Tannery Means Business, Culture for Sitka Tribe, NPS Ups Denali, Foraker Climbing Fees, Southeast Cruise Line Plans 2012 Expansion
Abdication of Education: How can we Re-engage Parents?
It isn't a decision that any of us made consciously or willingly, it's more the result of circumstances, but as a society we have abdicated the education of our children to a specialized segment of society. That segment has taken the responsibility we've given it and created an intricately structured system of learning as well as a system of administration of that learning.
So now, here we are, dissatisfied with the cost and effectiveness of those systems and wondering what we can do about it.
Read more.
Parent Involvement Counts – In More Ways than One
When students are younger, they love seeing their parents in the schools. Even if there are no words spoken, children know that when parents come to school, whether to help in their classroom or work in the library or help with an event, that their parents consider school important enough to donate their time. And when parents think school is important, children also will think it is important.
I encourage each and every parent to get involved in your child’s school, whether public or private, in ways that are appropriate and useful to your school.
Read more.
Alaska News Nightly: September 7, 2011
Congress Reconvenes After Five-Week Recess, Highways, Bridges and Ferries Top STIP Priority List, Arctic Ocean Sea Ice Withdrawing at Record Pace, Miner Dies in Kensington Gold Mine Accident, Home Owners Voice Concerns Over Usibelli Mining Project, Numbers Promising for Proposed Livengood Gold Mine, NOAA Releases 2010 Seafood Landing Port Rankings, Coast Guard Shows Off New Station Juneau Response Boat, Petersburg Landslide Repaired
Reading Matters: How Books Can Change Your Life
Whether it's the story itself, the environment in which we read or the simple touch and presence of books in our home, books impact our lives from a very young age. This week on Addressing Alaskans, listen to "Reading Matters: How Books Can Change Your Life" a talk given by book critic and author, Michael Dirda at the Loussac Library 25th anniversary celebration.
KSKA: Thursday 9/8 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Alaska News Nightly: September 6, 2011
Legislators Investigate North Slope Employment Report Discrepancy, Bokan Part 1: UCore Eyes Mine on Prince of Wales, Postal Service Might Lose $10 Billion This Fiscal Year, New Autism School Slated to Open Next Year, Fort Wainwright Soldier Dies in IED Attack, Military Revises Training Airspace Proposals, OCS Says No Plan to Cut Petersburg Social Worker
Lone Wolf Goes the Distance
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Senator Ted and Mee Author Barb Mee at UAA Book Store
Barb Mee, long time Alaska staffer for Senator Ted Stevens, will discuss her recent book "Senator Ted and Mee" on Monday, September 12 at 12:30 pm at the UAA Campus Book Store.
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Alaska News Nightly: September 5, 2011
Man in Jail After Biting Airplane Crew Member, One Pilot Dies in Midair Crash Near Nightmute, State Looks to Expand Information Gathering on Firearm Injuries, Lawmakers Hear About Halibut Allocation, Revered Alaska Artist Passes Away at 91, Judge Gives Prosecution Time to Make Decision on Key Figure in Corruption Case, Early Numbers Indicate Slight Rise in UAF Enrollment, Juneau Nonprofit Aims to Help Sitka Startups, Fairbanks Girl Treated for Gunshot Sound, Blessing Ceremony Held for Totem Poles on Chief Shakes Island, Art Exhibit Showcases Indigenous Experiences with Climate Change
Traveling Music: September 4, 2011
Here’s the music playlist from Traveling Music with Shonti Elder. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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Night Music: September 3, 2011
Here’s the music playlist for Night Music with Kirk Waldhaus. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
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