News lifestyle 2008-04-01 Andanh.com

It's vital to ensure your makeup brush is clean Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:17:22 ADT
Most women I know who enjoy applying makeup have at least one decent, quality makeup brush in their collection. Unfortunately, more often than not, I'll see that lonely little brush tumbling around in the bottom of a makeup clutch, collecting particles of eye shadow, blush and lip pencil shavings. It usually has frayed hairs, a dented handle and remnants of makeup from yesteryear.

Essence of spring -- in a jar Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:26:30 ADT
The story goes that when Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery, they did so to the drivers of a caravan from Gilead who were carrying a balm made from the buds of local trees. The balm reportedly had great medicinal value.

Earthworms aren't always our friends Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:26:35 ADT
Who would have thought that earthworms could be considered bad, exotic or invasive? Certainly not me, and I bet you didn't think so either.

In brief: Family Dates (3/20/08) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:26:37 ADT
Far North Little League Registration, 7-9 p.m. today and Monday, Polaris School, 6200 Ashwood Drive. Walk-in registration for the 2008 baseball and softball season. Players ages 5-14 can also register online. Formerly Simonian. (563-7922, www.farnorthll.org)

Budget-aware opera offers crowd-pleasers Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:02:32 ADT
In an effort to stabilize its erratic finances, the Anchorage Opera has filled next season with bread-and-butter productions to tempt larger audiences.

Tired of freezer burn? Fresh halibut, salmon at stores Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:14:18 ADT
With the weather cooperating for the fishermen in recent days, both halibut and salmon are coming in fresh off the boats.

In brief: Hot licks (3/19/08) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:14:19 ADT
Chef reveals secrets

Adventurous couples next event? Marriage Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:33:17 ADT
Its hard to believe that Maggie Dewhurst and Joe Miller havent taken up sea kayaking. Few other outdoor pursuits have escaped this active young couple.

PDF: Countdown to statehood Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:55:31 ADT

Fresh halibut should arrive in stores this week Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:25:51 ADT
The halibut season opened Saturday, and local fishmongers expect to have fresh flatfish on ice this week.

She had a gun, but he proposed anyway Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:27:57 AST
Mary Varner had a .45-caliber pistol in her hand when Luke Bradshaw finally asked, Will you marry me?

Wasilla eighth-grader spells his way to nationals Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:03:15 AST
Seth Keller, an eighth-grader at Midnight Sun Family Learning Center of Wasilla, concentrates en route to winning the Alaska State Spelling Bee on Friday at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. After eight rounds of competition, a field of 151 spellers was whittled down to Seth and Aidan Coyle, a seventh-grader at Homer Middle School. Both battled until Seth spelled loculus in the 21st round to claim a hard-fought win. Seth will go on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.

Alaskan named to head Concert Association Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:32:06 AST
The Anchorage Concert Association's national search for a new executive director has ended close to home. A news release late Thursday announced that Jason Hodges, a third-generation Alaskan, will take over the position, which has been vacant for eight months, sometime in April.

Love in haiku Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:57:13 AST
Rebekah Franklin and Anthony Lounsbvury, both 20, met last August. Franklin said, "Our love story has been nothing short of intense." She came to Alaska from Chicago for an adventure and to visit her sister serving in the Air Force here. While in Anchorage she followed her community-theater interests and auditioned for "Hair," where she met Loundsbury. Love struck. She said they are now "happily having a child together."

Indigenous ingenuity Sun, 10 Feb 2008 03:59:16 AST
Consider this bleak scenario.

Verdi gets a new fan in an eighth-grade student Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:12:02 AST
Let me first say that I have never had an experience quite like Il Trovatore. Hats off to the orchestra and, most certainly, to the maestro. The casting was superb, and the performance riveting. The sets were amazing; it looked and felt like 14th-century Spain. Supertitles: hardly necessary. The tone of the voices came with such clarity one would have had to have absolutely no musical ear or no ears at all, for that matter not to hear the longing and sadness in the story. I was absolutely blown away by this opera. Manrico and Count di Luna had no equal that night. Leonora came off as a passionate and assertive heroine. Azucena was shocking in her quest for revenge. Once again, hats off to all: to Verdi, to the cast, the orchestra and, without a doubt, the crew. Bravissima.

In brief: Matters of Faith Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:17:48 AST
CHRISTIAN CONCERT: Advance tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. today at the Radio Espresso, 2709 Boniface Parkway, for the Casting Crowns concerts Aug. 8 and 9. Tickets are $30. For details, call 269-3872.

For those wanting to start family, there are two schools of thought Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:23:00 AST
It seems that there are primarily two schools of thought when it comes to the question of appropriate timing for starting a family. This question often comes up multiple times in a relationship before an answer is reached.

Visiting cellist provides night of magnificent musicianship Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:14:51 AST
Weve heard some remarkable visiting cellists in Anchorage this season remarkable as much for how their personalities meld with their talent and emerge in the music.

Four big voices in Trovatore display superb musicality Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:36:00 AST
I do not remember hearing four such enormous voices in the Discovery Theatre as those possessed by the principal quartet in the current production of Il Trovatore. They amply filled the house to my back-row seat; they remained audible over the orchestra for which conductor Gerald Steichen deserves a share of the credit.

'Books' has laughs for all Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:25:14 ADT
Bet you never knew there was such a thing as a high-brow loogie joke.

Prime bunny Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:16:04 ADT
Behold the chocolate Easter bunny.

Call of the horn Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:15:30 ADT
When Darrel Kincade performed his first featured solo for the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra about 10 years ago, he played a horn concerto under the guidance of a guest conductor. He doesn't remember the guy's name, but he sure remembers his mood: grumpy.

Permafrost scientist digs deep for clues Sun, 23 Mar 2008 01:44:19 ADT
STEBBINS -- "Theres no permafrost here, like there was none in Emmonak," Kenji Yoshikawa said, when he was in the village of Kotlik. "Isn't that interesting?"

Music of change Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:25:09 ADT
Melissa "Mel" Okitkun, 23, first heard hip-hop in her home village of Kotlik at the mouth of the Yukon River. A relative played it for her the first time.

For spring, put your best face forward with clean, fresh look Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:16:10 ADT
I always look forward to the changing seasons as a way to reinvent myself, even slightly. For me, winter brings with it comfortable sweaters, delicious food, fabulous boots and deeper, more dramatic makeup. I look forward to matte skin, plum lips and the cold weather's more decadent looks.

Early-bird reward is lower prices for McKinley in May Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:01:14 ADT
Sure, it's snowing outside. But travelers are thinking about summertime. That's especially true when local operators start offering early-season discounts.

The wedding's not big and fat, but it's happy Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:16:54 ADT
She was a bright-eyed, buoyant young woman in Greece who found romance on a 100-degree day -- " a beautiful day!" -- at the beach.

Despite challenges, time does fly when you travel with a tot Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:16:43 ADT
In my son's short 16-month life, we have flown out of state three times already. We took trips when he was 6 months, 9 months and 12 months and flew to places such as Florida and Maine. Let me tell you that from Alaska to Florida or Maine is a very long way to begin with, but with an infant, it's monumental.

New trends bloom in spring fashions Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:16:46 ADT
This is one of those weeks I didn't get to spend much time roaming the racks. But I saw just enough to offer this roundup of information for your shopping pleasure:

Russian knitter to share beauty of Orenburg shawls Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:55:34 ADT
Alaska has a unique heritage that combines the diverse cultures of North America and those of Russia and Asia. While these individual cultures all support and utilize knitting, the actual form the knitting takes can become a special representation of its origin. Such is the case with the centuries-old knitting from the Orenburg region on the steppes of the Ural Mountains in Russia, near Kazakhstan.

In brief: Health updates (3/25/08) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:55:35 ADT
Blood drives: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Service High School library, 5577 Abbott Road; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Conoco Phillips Alaska Inc., 700 G St.; noon-3:30 p.m. Friday, Alaska Regional Hospital, 2801 DeBarr Road; 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Alaska Native Medical Center, Conference Room 2, 4315 Diplomacy Drive. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins welcome as time permits. (222-5630)

'Fields of Plenty' author to speak on farming Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:42:26 ADT
Those who care about the future of food and agriculture may want to hear Michael Ableman's talk Thursday night at UAA.

In brief: Hot licks (3/26/08) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:42:27 ADT
Make mom a star

Author to headline spring garden events Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:45:28 ADT
Listen up, gardeners! It is still a bit too cold to work outdoors, and lawns do not appreciate the traffic this time of year. So it's the perfect weekend to meet and learn from one of my favorite garden writers, Lee Reich, who will be in Anchorage. Gardeners will have two opportunities to hear him speak, and I encourage you to do so.

Candidates join forum to talk about arts Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:27:53 ADT
Candidates for the Anchorage Assembly and School Board are expected to join in a forum on the arts tonight.

In brief: Family Dates (3/27/08) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:45:33 ADT
Family Law Hearing and Trial Preparation, noon-2 p.m. Friday, Boney Courthouse, courtroom 46, 303 K St. The class will talk about what the judge expects, evidence, testimony, objections, exhibits and witnesses. Sponsored by Alaska Court System's Family Law Self Help Center and Alaska Legal Services Corp. Free. (264-0858, www.state.ak.us/courts/selfhelp.htm)

Be bold when you want to highlight your eyes Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:42:49 ADT
Pink Chocolates by Clinique. I'll always remember that little silver compact with two pinky-brown eye shadows and a little sponge-tip applicator. It was my first eye shadow, bought around the tender age of 14. I thought I was pretty slick having not just one color but two and even more special to have gotten it at Lamonts rather than the supermarket makeup aisle. To think that little compact started my love for all things cosmetic.

To our readers Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:42:42 ADT
Wedding, engagement and anniversary notices run every Monday in the Life & Style section and are regularly among the most popular items in the paper.

Pack in research before 'medical tourism' trip Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:55:40 ADT
It goes by the curious name of "medical tourism," but I suggest you look long and hard at this way of saving money on your health care expenses before jumping in.

Reading the North Sun, 27 Jan 2008 05:18:22 AST
Women To Reckon With: Untamed Women of the Olympic Wilderness

Couple savor 40 years of adventures Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:51:21 ADT
It only takes about 10 minutes of conversation with Al Tegtmeier to learn he's a man full of stories. He's been that way for at least four decades, and therein lies a tale.

For jewelry artist, Etsy touts talent in a teacup Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:51:18 ADT
Annie Ciszak is one crafty lady -- in so many ways.

Marked by pregnancy, women take pains to minimize scars Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:51:03 ADT
What causes stretch marks is not as important to pregnant women as what can be done to manage them. Causes range from rapid weight gain to genetics to hormones.

Wings of youth Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:13:02 ADT

Program to certify Alaska Native art gets new teeth Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:19:07 ADT
What started as a simple update to an outdated arts law has dredged up questions about how "Native Alaskan" is legally defined, and whether the state Legislature should be dabbling in race-based laws.

Alaska still can prevent an invasion by weeds Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:56:48 ADT
With only five roads connecting it to the outside world and a small number of airports and seaports, Alaska is more like an island than the peninsula it is.

First spring deals on airfare look good, not great Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:34:14 ADT
The good news is there is an airfare sale for travel this spring. The bad news is the fares are not that great.

Trip Tracker Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:34:14 ADT
The splendor of the Grand Canyon should be on everyone's must-see list. The national park offers a wide variety of ways to explore this natural wonder.

Powerful program falls short Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:34:45 ADT
On paper, Saturday's Anchorage Symphony Orchestra program looked like the most promising lineup of the season. But parts of the concert delivered some of the least successful playing of the year.

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