This Just In: No One Was Shot Or Stabbed Monday In New York City
Police officials can’t remember the last time a whole day went by without someone being shot, stabbed or slashed by someone else. But that’s just what happened as the week began. The sharp drop in violent crime from decades before continues.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Boundary commission postpones Juneau’s annexation petition
The state’s Local Boundary Commission has postponed indefinitely the City and Borough of Juneau’s petition to annex nearly 2,000 square miles south of the Capital … more
More Women Choose Double Mastectomy, But Study Says Many Don’t Need It
More than three-quarters of women who opt for double mastectomies are not getting any benefit because their risk of cancer developing in the healthy breast is no greater than in women without cancer.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Thomas asks for recount
Haines Republican Representative Bill Thomas has asked for a recount.
Thomas is 34 votes behind political newcomer Jonathon Kreiss-Tomkins of Sitka for House District 34.… more
Juneau Afternoon 11/29/12
Andy Kline hosts: We’ll find out about Saturday’s iPad Users’ Group meeting, Holiday Pet photo opportunities, the not-so-silent films showing Saturday at the Gold Town Theatre, Arts Up, That, Writers’ Almanac, music & more
Baking Without Flour For The Holidays
Think outside the bag of white flour that’s ubiquitous in the kitchen this time of year. These delights are naturally flour-free yet still utterly delicious.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
Fishing groups protest expanded observers program
Alaska fishing groups are objecting to a federal program that will put observers on a portion of commercial halibut boats next year.
Secrets From The Sky: Parade Confetti Containing Sensitive Data Still A Mystery
Nassau County Police Department is investigating how confidential records including names of police officers, license plates, and the route of presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s motorcade ended up as confetti in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
College Football: Pro and Con(servative) Views
College sports fans can be distinctively different from the pro variety, no matter where they are. And that might complicate the growth plans of athletic conferences such as as the Big Ten, says Frank Deford.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
