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BREAKING NEWS - posted @ 9:40AM, May 12, 2008
BP restores most production at
Prudhoe after power outage shuts down field
BP has restored operations at the Prudhoe Bay field after an electrical power outage shut down the field Friday. Operations at most major production facilities were restored Monday and production is climbing back toward its normal rate of 320,000 barrels per day that is typical for this time of year, said company spokesman Steve Rinehart.
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PHOTO: Trade show spin
The nose of a Beechcraft is reflected on a shiny propeller spinner on the engine nacelle of the aircraft. The 11th annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference held May 3-4 attracted more than 20,000 people.
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Alaska Aviation Trade Show
Aviators and Alaska aviation enthusiasts flocked to the 11th annual Alaska State Aviation Trade Show and Conference at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to see what's new in the industry and to visit friends from throughout the state.
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Glenn-Bragaw work aims to ease commuter traffic snarls
Heavy snowfall late last month didn't hinder construction work on the Glenn Highway and Bragaw Street interchange project. Currently, the intersection sees about 50,000 vehicles per day, and traffic is expected to double over the next 20 years. The $30 million project will be completed this fall.
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Coffee shop serves cup of respect with natural brew
Terra Bella Organic Coffee owner Linda Vollertsen stands in front of a display in her South Anchorage shop. The former stay-at-home mom opened the business with little experience, and is currently in the process of expanding.
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PHOTO: Explosive celebration
The 20th anniversary of the Alaska Volcano Observatory was celebrated on April 29 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. University of Alaska Fairbanks professor Pavel Izbekov and doctorate degree candidate Jill Shipman stand by a chocolate cake made in the shape of a volcano.
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Pebble group releases first round of environmental data
Pebble Partnership's John Shively points to a map of the proposed Pebble mine site. The company has released the first round of data pertaining to environmental and economic impacts relating to the mine. Hoefler Consulting Group collected the information.
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State kicks off energy plan work
Steve Haagenson, the state's new energy coordinator, is on a fast track to complete a plan to stabilize fuel and power prices in Alaska by the end of the year.
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Governor welcomes home soldiers at ceremony
Gov. Sarah Palin shakes hands with Cpl. Ben Chapman of Fairbanks May 1, prior to the official welcome home ceremony for the Alaska Army National Guard's B Company, 297th Support Battalion. The governor gave letters of appreciation to several soldiers who were previously awarded Bronze Stars with Valor and Purple Hearts.
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PHOTO: Signing for safety
Gov. Sarah Palin ceremoniously signed Senate Bill 249, which provides rules for a low-interest revolving load program for Capstone ADS-B equipment installation. She signed the bill May 3 at the 11th annual Alaska State Trade Show and Conference.
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Retired Ketchikan publisher Williams dies at age 83
Retired Ketchikan Daily News publisher Lew Williams Jr. takes a break while signing copies of his book Bent Pins to Chains at Parnassus Books in Ketchikan Dec. 16, 2006. Williams died Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Local doctor stresses joint maintenance for future use
A local doctor advises those with joint injuries not to ignore symptoms or they may be forced to undergo costly surgery to replace joints.
"Boy, if you are a young athlete or involved in a sports injury, the best thing to do is to get it looked at right away," said Dr. George Rhyneer. "If you damage the cartilage in a joint, you may find yourself facing surgery to replace the joint."
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Girdwood upbeat about summer tourism
GIRDWOOD - When tour buses start rolling down the Seward Highway in mid-May, this old gold mining region will be ready to greet them, with everything from bison to breakfast.
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Alaska Construction Career Day builds future workforce
Shane Haywood with Teamsters/Surveyors Union Local 959 shows a student how to shoot angles and distances with a Leica Total Station Robotic System. The demonstration was part of the first annual Alaska Construction Career Day held in Palmer on April 30.
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ANWR should be a part of solving energy crisis
Part of the response from the Democratic side of Congress after President Bush called on the body to approve legislation allowing oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is worth repeating just for the “wow” factor.
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Fisheries briefs
Icicle Seafoods Inc., a diversified Seattle-based seafood harvesting and processing firm, plans to expand its product mix with the acquisition of Smoki Foods, also of Seattle.
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Adobe licenses video-enabling Flash software
Adobe Systems Inc. says it will license its video-enabling Flash software for free for mobile devices to help developers make mobile Internet experiences more closely resemble the experience on computers.
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Criminals try to “copyright” malware
Even criminal hackers want to protect their intellectual property, and they've come up with a method akin to copyrighting - with an appropriate dash of Internet thuggery thrown in.
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Google recruits artists for home page pizzazz
Google Inc.'s once-austere Web site is turning into an eclectic art gallery. Hoping to spur more customization of its home page, the Internet search leader has unveiled a lineup of colorful graphics dreamed up by a mix of creative souls, ranging from fashion designer Oscar de la Renta to the rock group Coldplay.
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