Statewide LEGO Robotics Competitions Open to Spectators
For the past four months, over 1,000 students across Alaska have been building robots – LEGO robots. Fifty-three of those teams will convene at South High School on Saturday, January 21 for the Alaska Invitational Championship for the FIRST LEGO League. Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on the teams and their robots.
More competitions will take place across the state in the coming months.
Learn more. State of the State; and the Internet Piracy Bill
The topics up for discussion this week are: the State of the State; new year begins in Congress; Knik Arm Bridge; Sen. Begich visits Afghanistan; Internet-piracy bill; Anchorage Baptist Temple tax exemptions; John Katz departs DC offices; and APRN reporter Libby Casey's last show.
KSKA: Friday, 1/20 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/21 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 1/20 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/21 at 5:00pm
What Makes a Good Teacher?
Since I have recently hired a mid-year replacement for a third grade teacher, I have been giving much thought to what makes a great teacher, particularly what makes a great elementary school teacher.
Despite all efforts to quantify a great teacher through mastery tests and hoops for certification, despite advanced degrees and lots of professional development, the core of a great teacher is what springs from within.
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The Hatcher Pass Ski Resort That Never Was
Just before the new year, I was working with some additions to our collection of records from the Alaska Pacific Consolidated Mining Company, the company that ran Independence Mine at Hatcher Pass. Tucked into an oversize folder at the end of the collection, I found this gem.
This photo is a proposal for the development of “Hatcher Pass Ski Area,” an alpine ski resort that would have been built at Hatcher Pass just south of Independence Mine.
Learn more. AK: Finding Inspiration In Alaska
Singer, songwriter Jeff Kanzler first came to Alaska a decade ago to visit a lovely Alaskan girl. They didn’t end up together, but he still considers her to be something of his angel in life for introducing him to the Last Frontier.
Night Music: January 7, 2012
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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Question and...
Night Music: January 14, 2012
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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Brown Gold
Art...
Night Music: January 21, 2012
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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Three Tons
Jay...
Traveling Music: January 8, 2012
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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Traveling Music: January 22, 2012
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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The...
Something Different: January 15, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, January 15, 2012 edition of Something Different with Betsy. All tracks played are listed below in the following...
Algo Nuevo: January 15, 2012
Here’s the Sunday, January 15, 2012 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you...
Soul to Soul: January 7, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from the January 7, 2012 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry Johnson....
Soul to Soul: January 14, 2012
Here’s the music playlist from the January 14, 2012 edition of Soul to Soul with Marvel and Sherry...
Commonwealth North Announces New President
Michael Jungreis, Partner with the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, has been elected as the President of the Commonwealth North Board of Directors for 2012.
Michael Jungreis has practiced law in Alaska since 1979. His practice is focused on natural resources, complex real property, commercial transactions, and commercial litigation.
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Larry Persily, Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects
Larry Persily's talk entitled “Alaska’s Natural Gas: Does Any Country Need It?” was recorded at the Alaska World Affairs Council in Anchorage on January 20, 2012.
Anchorage Recruiting Election Workers
Across the nation, there is a shortage of election workers, Anchorage is no exception.
Each year, the Municipality of Anchorage recruits to fill nearly 600 positions to work at precincts on Election Day.
Learn more.
The Last, Best Chance for North American Energy Security
For a pragmatic discussion of energy security in the United States, the Alaska World Affairs Council is pleased to announce the fourth program of the Northrim Bank Oil and Gas Series.
Energy analyst Kevin Book specializes in answering the questions “What happens next?” and “What will it mean?” on issues from oil and gas to climate and emissions policies.
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Indigenous World Film Festival
The Alaska Native Heritage Center unveils Indigenous films from Alaska, and around the globe, at the Eighth Annual Indigenous World Film Festival.
Various filmmakers and producers will be present throughout the event to introduce their films and answer audience questions. Admission is free!
Read more. Corey Rossi; and the ASD Budget
The topics up for discussion this week include: Corey Rossi resigns amid game law charges; Fairbanks militiamen back in federal court; ASD cuts $6.2 million in this year’s proposed budget; Southcentral Alaska moose dying; the upcoming municipal elections; Renda reaches Nome; Chugiak man arraigned after running down two pedestrians in a truck; Len Anderson’s upcoming retirement.
KSKA: Friday, 1/27 at 2:00pm & Saturday, 1/28 at 6:00pm
KAKM: Friday, 1/27 at 7:30pm & Saturday, 1/28 at 5:00pm