Contents 5.3

							Columns & Sections Alaska Scapegoat Ranch Give France a Chance! A Fantasy Flight through the Goatscape of America by Wilkins Micawber, prop. Book Reviews BookCrossing Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett www.bookcrossing.com reviews by D. Helfferich Deep Blue Delta Dawn The Land Where the Blues Began by Alan Lomax review by David A. James Calendar of Events Cartoons Rummy's View by Dan Darrow The Weight of Wisdom by Hans Mölders Editorial A Slightly Sappy Centennial Retrospective Firebreak column by Sarah Wolfe How I See It column by Jean Lester Letters to the Editor Captain Bad R. Earwig Dick Gumm Hans Mölders Dirk R. Nelson Chef Daniel Raimon Music Reviews Deep Blue Delta Dawn The Land Where the Blues Began CD by various artists, Rounder Records review by David A. James Pet Potpourri Preventing Needle-Nosed Pests on Our Pets by D. Jean Battig, DVM poetry Barley Haiku several poems from the Barley Utilization seminars, with various authors, including I.Q., Bev Valentine, and Dave Verbyla The Postal News Art That's Just Ducky public announcement Calypso Farm Starts Sprouting public announcement Library Volunteers by D. Helfferich Republic Website Update by D. Helfferich Ray's View from the Lump Video Dreamland White Oleander The Scorpion King Unfaithful The Ring Human Nature The Man from Elysian Fields Jackass, the movie Femme Fatale movie reviews by Thela Clayton





	FEATURES Borough Assembly Resolution Fails by D. Helfferich A resolution in support of the Bill of Rights and questioning the constitutionality of the USA PATRIOT Act failed to gain a sufficient majority to pass, despite testimony 32 to 1 in favor from the public that evening. "Coen Lambastes News-Miner and Ted Stevens in 753 Words" and Other Ridiculous Headlines by Ross Coen of Fairbanks MediaWatch An article by Sam Bishop published on March 5 had a headline that made it look like the copy editor hadn't read it. A Diplomatic Memo by Silver Donald Cameron A letter to the United States Ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, and an overview of the history of international relations between our two nations: not as friendly as you might think. The Ester Community Association's Spring Meeting a report by D. Helfferich Dictators changed to elected representatives, reports, events, work parties, and resolutions for consideration by the public: there was more than the usual ruckus this time. Natural Additions to Your First Aid Kit for Bumps, Bruises, Sprains, and Strains by Dr. Amy Williamson, RN, ND Flowers and other items to help soothe those pains and swellings. Rip van Winkle, from the Backside of Ester Dome by Doreen L. Fitzgerald The author describes her experiences during the Vietnam era, when she was a housewife in suburban Chicago, and looks at today's war. The Schools Trust: The Homestead Act of 1862 and Public Education in Alaska by Niilo Koponen Much can be heard recently about funding cuts in the public school system as the state budget is being negotiated between the governor and the Legislature. Former Representative Koponen provides a little historical overview to the debate, and suggests an alternate source of funding. War in Iraq: Something to Die for—Helping the US Go Head-to-Head with Europe over World Economic Dominance by Geoffrey Heard Why is George Bush so hell-bent on war with Iraq? Why does his administration reject every positive Iraqi move? It all makes sense when you consider the economic implications of not going to war with Iraq. When Democracy Failed: The Warnings of History by Thom Hartmann The startling parallels between Hitler's rise to power and the recent sequence of events here in the United States.



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