A Nazi Roundup, Chaotically Evoked In ‘La Rafle’
Rose Bosch’s docudrama, La Rafle, recounts the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup in Paris, in which 13,000 Jews were sent to detention camps. Critic Joel Arnold says that although the film is compelling, it stretches the docudrama format nearly to the breaking point.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Ketchikan car accident leaves 2 dead, 2 in hospital
Two people are dead and two taken to the hospital after a single-car accident on South Tongass Highway.
Juneau community steps up for those in need
Humanitarian groups in Juneau are bustling to help anyone in need with Thanksgiving preparations.
Leone: ‘A rapid, liquid stop’
Former Air Station Sitka airman talks about being the only survivor of a fatal helicopter crash in 2010.
Nude No More: San Francisco Supervisors Vote To Expand City’s Nudity Ban
An earlier law requiring nudists to place a towel between their parts and other things like park benches or restaurant chairs did little assuage those who complained. The city’s supervisor said San Francisco was a place of acceptance but it should have standards.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Obama Campaign Machine May Be Turned Loose On Fiscal Cliff Climbing Congress
President Obama’s campaign operation apparently isn’t going to be totally retired just yet. Instead, the Obama team is considering deploying some of its grass-roots elements to push Congress to solve the fiscal cliff problem and help pass the president’s agenda.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Former Assembly member, state Labor Dept. official David Stone dies unexpectedly
Former Juneau Assembly Member and Deputy Mayor David Stone died unexpectedly Tuesday evening
In Brussels, Be Kind … Or Be Fined
A new law in the Belgian capital outlaws racist, homophobic and sexist insults, as well as other incivilities such as not cleaning up after your dog. The law allows for the fines — as high as $320 — to be collected quickly.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Many Surgical Complications Show Up After Patients Get Home
More than 40 percent of surgical complications occur after patients are at home. The solution for the problem isn’t keeping patients in the hospital longer, researchers say. Better instructions to patients and improved monitoring could help.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Administrative law judge sets hearing on Arrow Refuse, state Law Dept. agreement
An administrative law judge wants to review an agreement that allows Arrow Refuse to include container rental fees in the overall rate for garbage pickup in Juneau.
