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Gold and Groundwater: Investigating the Geohydrology of Ester Dome
by Emily Youchka, Michael R. Lilly, and Larry D. Hinzman

A survey of wells on Ester Dome helps to identify water resouces and related development issues.

Spamtabulous!
by D. Helfferich

The second annual Spamfest once again darkened the doors of the Golden Eagle, the grand prize being the book, Spam: A Biography.

Impeachment: News You Might Not Have Heard Elsewhere
by D. Helfferich

The movement to impeach George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, John Ashcroft, and Donald Rumsfeld is being led by two people: Francis Boyle and Ramsey Clark.

The President's War and the Vanishing Prospect for Peace
by Richard A. Fineberg

On that fine afternoon two weeks ago, I believed that war on Iraq might have been averted. I believe the president's war to be ill-conceived, from the doctrine of preemption and on.

Murkowski's Free Pass
by Ross Coen

Each year, the Alaska governor delivers the "State of the State" address. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner's coverage of Governor Murkowski's Jan. 23 speech was woeful.

EFL Spring Classic: The "Ididabowl"
by
Mark G. Simpson

The sunny day would have been perfect football weather were it not for the beastly wind that howled acrosse the field.

Menopause as a Healing Transition
by Dr. Amy Williamson, RN, ND

Menopausal symptoms vary from culture to culture, and can be treated naturally.

No Shelves for the Books
library notes by D. Helfferich

A shelving shortage is the result of our success: helpity help help!

Bush Wants to Bypass Missile Defense System Testing
by D. Nelson

For those of you who remember early problems with the Black Hawk helicopters or the switch to the M-16, this story is especially for you.

The United Nations of Bedfellows
by Mark G. Simpson

Realpolitik made for strange, unpleasant, or even repugnant bedfellows, but we--and the UN--don't have to do that anymore.

Weapons Inspectors Refused Admittance
by D. Helfferich

Rooting Out Evil sent a delegation to Washington, DC, and were turned away from a key inspection site Feb. 23.

Murkowski's Leadership: Bribery Works!
by Russell deForest

Frank Murkowski represents just the kind of leadership that Alaska needs. Or is it deserves? A quote from a recent news story illustrates just how creative our governor can be.


Columns & Sections

Alaska Scapegoat Ranch
Giddy Times for Designer Scapegoats
by Wilkins Micawber, prop.

Book Reviews
Bombs Away
Throwing Fire: Projectile Technology Through History
by Alfred W. Crosby
A History of Bombing

by Sven Lindqvist
reviews by David A. James

Calendar of Events

Cartoons
Ted Stevens
by Dan Darrow

The Bushling's Evidence
by Hans Mölders

corrections to the previous edition

Editorial
Who Would Jesus Bomb?

Excerpts from the Giant Cabbage
A Passport to Spain
What's Up?--¿Qué está arriba?
by Dr. Mary Cohn and Dr. Mary Atchee
review by Kay S. Esteau
edited by Ernesto "Che" Cavolo
The Giant Cabbage

Firebreak
column by Sarah Wolfe

Letters to the Editor
Mark G. Simpson
Julie and Wade

Music Reviews
The Rough Guide to Bollywood
The Rough Guide to Bollywood
review by David A. James

Nordic Roots
Nordic Roots: A NorthSide Collection
review by Hans Mölders

poetry
"Ready or Not"
by Doreen Fitzgerald

The Postal News
The Alaska Design Forum's Next Artist: Jessica Stockholder
public announcement

a note on translation
Amharic

Video Dreamland
Sweet Home Alabama
Possession
One Hour Photo
Road to Perdition
XXX
The Banger Sisters
City by the Sea
The Four Feathers
movie reviews by Thela Clayton

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