National Geographic’s Braving alaska Imagine living hundreds of miles from your nearest neighbor, having groceries and mail delivered by airplane a few times each year, and battling long, harsh winters with temperatures that plummet to -51 C. Such are the living conditions chosen by the hearty few who inhabit America’s last frontier: the alaskan bush - a spectacular land of rivers and mountains so remote that many remain unnamed. Through the cameras of National Geographic, you’ll enter the lives of four families who have turned their backs on civilization to fulfill their dreams of living off the land. Join these modern-day pioneers as they face the daily challenges of survival - hunting for food, staying warm, and fending off grizzlies. You’ll experience America’s pioneering spirit through these remarkable people who are BRAVING alaska!
Customer Review: Awesome
I watched it several times in the few days since it arrived. This video gives a real picture of what life in the alaskan bush can be like. Although there’s not an abundance of formal teaching, it’s very informative seeing how these bush families live, eat, hunt, get supplies, and get along.

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Washington Post - JUNEAU, alaska — For several thousand dollars and other promises, prosecutors say one current and two former alaska state lawmakers threw their support behind a tax scheme and natural gas pipeline to benefit a company. The three men, Rep. Victor …

Quality Park Redi-Seal First Class Window Envelopes for Form HCFA-1500, 9 12-1/2, 100/Box 54692 / QUA54692
Quality Park Redi-Seal First Class Window Envelopes for Form HCFA-1500, 9 12-1/2, 100/Box 54692 / QUA54692 Quality Park Redi-Seal First Class Window Envelopes for Form HCFA-1500, 9 12-1/2, 100/Box 54692 / QUA54692 / Single Window, Open End First Class Envelopes with Security Tint for health Care Claim FormsFor medicare Form #HCFA-1500, medicaid and […]

Princess ship bound for less-frequented Gulf of alaska ports
San Francisco Gate - If you’re on the crew of the Tahitian Princess, next year might be a good time to invest in a winter parka. After sailing around Tahiti since 2002, the 670-passenger vessel (formerly Renaissance Cruise’s R Four) will move in summer 2008 to a 14-day …

LETTERS TO travel
San Francisco Gate - In fact, United Airlines offers nonstop Saturday-only service in the winter between San Francisco and Canc n, and alaska Airlines offers nonstop service three to four days a week in the winter. When our return trip on USAirways via Phoenix was …

Deals offered to lure tourists to alaska in spring
Pantagraph - ANCHORAGE, alaska — Two-for-one deals and other discounts are being offered at two of alaska s most popular national parks in a pitch to get visitors to consider the land of the midnight sun in springtime. During the busiest summer months last …

Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. Recalls Products in Response to American Nutrition Inc. Pet Food Recall (April 27)
Natural Balance Pet Foods is taking this voluntary action after learning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed rice protein concentrate used by American Nutrition contained melamine, a substance not approved for use in food. These products are being recalled in addition to our previously recalled Venison and Brown Rice canned and bagged dog foods, […]

How can I celebrate Arbor Day?
Arbor Day began 135 years ago to encourage tree planting in the Nebraska plains. While each state and the District of Columbia now observe the commemoration, the dates vary due to local tree-planting times. To help celebrate the day, consider asking a service group to lead a paper drive to save trees through recycling (and […]

alaska Air Group Director To Retire
Forbes - SEATTLE, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), the parent company of alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, announced that John V. Rindlaub will retire from the company’s board of directors when his term expires June 12, 2007 …

Americans ready for a working retirement
When MoveOn recently used a “working retirement” TV commercial, they were attacking President Bush’s plan for privatization of social security. The group was widely criticized by conservative supporters of Bush’s proposal but a recent study shows that MoveOn is probably right, at least to the extent that Americans do want a “working retirement.” In a […]

alaska scrapbook
Anchorage Daily News - Robert Bragaw, Anchorage’s first commercial photographer, was born May 2, 1889, near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and grew up in Spokane. After studying at the University of Idaho, he lived in the Spokane area before moving in 1918 to Anchorage, where he …

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