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"Out of Control" Gonorrhea Outbreak in Alaska Per CDC

"Out of Control" Gonorrhea Outbreak in Alaska Per CDC

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently published a report concerning an alarming trend in increased gonorrhea and chlamydia cases in Alaska since 2009. The CDC report noted that the gonorrhea outbreak within Alaska is "out of control" with a 69% increase from 2008 to 2009....

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Nasa’s Administrator Sean O’keefe Aboard a Plane That Crashed in Alaska

nbsp;As the number of deaths in the plane crash tragedy in Alaska remains undisclosed, a new discovery has made waves amongst the NASA populace. Sean O’Keefe was aboard the flight that crashed on Monday and his loved ones still don’t know whether he has survived the crash. The official...

Top 7 Fly Fishing Destinations

Top 7 Fly Fishing Destinations

Fly fishing is a hobby I picked up as a child. I think part of that is growing up in one of the best places possible you can fly fish. As a result of my passion I have managed to fly fish in many locations throughout the United States, and Mexico. I had to consult a few friends in order to make...

Alaska Earthquake Rattles Anchorage

Alaska Earthquake Rattles Anchorage

An Earthquake has rattled buildings in Anchorage, however it did not cause a tsunami. "A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has rattled buildings in Anchorage.The temblor at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday was 31 miles west of Anchorage and 15 miles northeast of the village of Tyonek.The West Coast and Alaska Tsunami...

10 Deadliest Tsunamis in Living Memory

10 Deadliest Tsunamis in Living Memory

The idea of the earth tearing itself apart is terrifying enough, but the devastation that earthquakes cause is only intensified by the huge waves that can follow a massive seismic disturbance in the ocean bed. Often, coastal inhabitants have just minutes to flee to higher ground, and any delay can...

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Daughter of Gci Executive, Corey Tindall, Dies in Alaskan Plane Crash

With the news that there are 4 out of 9 survivors of the plane that crashed in Alaska on Monday, families of the passengers have been praying for the safety and life of their loved ones. It is will extreme grief that the Anchorage Daily News reported that death of the longest serving Senator, Ted...

What Is the Iditarod?

What Is the Iditarod?

The Iditarod is a dog sled race in Alaska that is considered to be the last great race on earth. "From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast, each team of 12 to 16 dogs and their musher cover over 1150 miles in 10 to 17 days." via Iditarod.com Considered by...

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"Family Guy" Actress Pokes at Palin's Lack of Humor

In light of recent "retard" comments polluting airwaves, offending the masses, and entertaining Family Guy viewers, Andrea Fay Friedman went on the record against former Vice Presidential Candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Friedman is a 39 year old actress who was a voice for the Family...

16 Incredible North American National Parks

16 Incredible North American National Parks

Do you ever dream of getting away for an exotic vacation, but feel constrained by obstacles such as cost, distance, the hassle of traveling with small children, or fun diseases like malaria? Well, you need not look any further than you can drive for the next “Most Amazing Vacation Ever!”...

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Afador Dog Breed

The Afador is a cross between the Afghan Hound and the Labrador Retriever. Like most cross-breeds, it displays a combination of the distinct characteristics of both, or all the breeds. Of medium height and built, it has a very long, smooth and fine coat and the hair on the face is usually short....