FEATURES & COLUMNS All in the Same Boat
by John F. Doyle Russia, Georgia, Alaska, and a whole heck of a lot of oil and gas are part of a human train wreck that is unfolding within the structures of our societies in slow motion.
At the Annex: Otey & Wilkey
by D. Helfferich Photos from the latest show at a local art gallery.
Chowder Down for the EHL!
by Jann Laiti, with introduction by D. Helfferich The Ester Hockey League's Golden Chowder Award was a tie: two among eleven excellent chowders brought in some cash for the hockey team.
Dose of Reality: Health Insurance Costs in Retirement
by Neil Davis Two major factors affect your health insurance and health care costs when you retire: whether your current job providesa plan with defined benefits or defined contributions, and the other is whether you pay into the Social Security system. No matter what, the numbers are horrifying.
ECA Annual Meeting 2008
by D. Helfferich, from notes by Leah Hill This year's meeting was an amazingly efficient affair, with highlights from the Trails, Park, Library, and EMCE committees.
Ester Park Meeting
by Mark Simpson The park committee met, crowned a new Rink Czar, and discussed entertaining options for the cliff.
The Ester Thought Posse Report
October 2008 Writing from Wu Fu, Soo Ichy reports on some cultural effects on the economy, environment, and technology of China.
The Food We Drink
by Tom Zimmer of Calypso Farm Do you ever stop to think about the food you eat? Have you ever had the chance to drink a bowl of fresh raw milk?
Greed, the Old Time Religion
A Conspiracy of Ravens, by Rich Seifert What a great time to be on the spectator side of the bank vault!
The Long View: Political Melodrama: Nothing New in Alaska (or Ester)
by Ross Coen James Wickersham's rise to power included elements that are still a feature of campaigns today: political shenanigans, media bias, sex scandals, and the supposed noble struggle of the common people against special interests.
Mellow Out with Sunday Night Music
by Dave Lacey One of the obscure nuggets on the Fairbanks media culture scene is Andy B's Sunday night radio programs on KUAC.
The Missionary Position on Being Thankful
opinion by Neal Matson Pollyanna has a lot to teach us about happiness.
Outpost Agriculture: Incidents of Travel in Sonora, part 1
by Philip A. Loring Walking across the border from San Luis, Sonora, into San Luis, Arizona, I noticed a sign that read, "No Transport of Agricultural Products," and wondered about its implications. The troubles with our economy don't stop at the border, and they may have more to do (in agriculture, at least) with unspoken agreements between big agriculture in the US and the US and Mexican governments. For the next few months I will be sending dispatches from the Southwest, exploring issues that may live far away from Alaska, yet still have direct impact on our cupboards and dinner tables.
Some Assembly Required
Live Free or Die, by Hannah Hill Peaceful assembly is such an important right that it must be defended for everyone, no matter how much the majority of people may disagree.
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