Archive for July, 2007

US rallies around Barrow's field - Anchorage Daily News (subscription)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

US rallies around Barrow's fieldAnchorage Daily News (subscription), AK - Jul 28, 200719, 2006 played the Delta Junction Huskies in the first high school football game above the Arctic Circle. Barrow's dirt field sits about 100 yards from the …

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Political scandals tarnish Alaska - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Political scandals tarnish AlaskaSeattle Post Intelligencer - Jul 29, 2007Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., after she blocked his backdoor bid to open the Arctic Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. In a final "predators' ball" of …

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Serious dedication - Northern News Services (subscription)

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Northern News Services (subscription)Serious dedicationNorthern News Services (subscription), Canada - 11 hours agoThe Arctic Insurance Office in Iqaluit will be closed from July 30 to Aug. 20, according to chief operating officer Randy Stafford. …

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In Their Own Words - Philadelphia Jewish Voice

Monday, July 30th, 2007

In Their Own WordsPhiladelphia Jewish Voice, PA - 6 hours agoAnd since you are from Alaska, what is your position on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] oil production? I would just drop ANWR like a hot potato. …

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NASA and UA Set Media Events for Phoenix Launch on August 3 - Mars Today (press release)

Monday, July 30th, 2007

NASA and UA Set Media Events for Phoenix Launch on August 3Mars Today (press release) - Jul 26, 2007The Phoenix spacecraft will land in the arctic region of Mars and attempt to answer questions such as: Can the Martian arctic support life? …

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Matters of Faith - Anchorage Daily News (subscription)

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Matters of FaithAnchorage Daily News (subscription), AK - 40 minutes agoSt. Alexis Church, 5801 Arctic Blvd., will have a rummage sale from 9 am to 4 pm today. Clothes, shoes, furniture, electronics and more will be sold. …

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Arctic pipeline doubtful with low gas, long NEB process … - Oilweek Magazine

Saturday, July 28th, 2007

Arctic pipeline doubtful with low gas, long NEB process …Oilweek Magazine, Canada - 3 hours agoLast month, Canada said it would expand Keystone to the US Gulf Coast and increase transportation capacity to 590000 barrels a day of oilsands crude. …

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ATLANTIC CITY NOTEBOOK 7.26.07 - Asbury Park Press

Friday, July 27th, 2007

ATLANTIC CITY NOTEBOOK 7.26.07Asbury Park Press, NJ - 8 hours agoPerformance sponsors include the South Jersey Transportation Authority, Atlantic City International Airport and William J. Hughes FAA Technical Center and …

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Whalers digging this football mom - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Whalers digging this football momFairbanks Daily News-Miner, AK - 3 hours ago19, 2006 played the Delta Junction Huskies in the first high school football game above the Arctic Circle. Barrow’s dirt field sits about 100 yards from the …

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No car, no problem? - Florida Weekly

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

No car, no problem?Florida Weekly, Florida - 5 hours agoWith the whole bus to myself, I basked in the arctic blast of the air-conditioning unit. Forget about reading my book. I needed to adjust my body …

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The Green Shift - Guerrilla News Network

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Guerrilla News NetworkThe Green ShiftGuerrilla News Network - 6 hours agoIndividuals who seek to “go green” would most likely harm the environment byless opting to reduce consumption, use public transportation, bicycles, …

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NASA Sets Media Events for Phoenix Launch on August 3 - Space Ref (press release)

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

NASA Sets Media Events for Phoenix Launch on August 3Space Ref (press release) - 6 hours agoThe Phoenix spacecraft will land in the arctic region of Mars and attempt to answer questions such as: Can the Martian arctic support life? …

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Society goes a little wild - Toledo Blade

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Society goes a little wildToledo Blade, OH - 2 hours agoTheir first stop — as they sipped strawberry lemonade, sparkling water, and champagne cocktails — was to see the polar bear cubs in the Arctic Encounter. …

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PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Worley Parsons acquires Colt Engineering … - Petroleum News

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Worley Parsons acquires Colt Engineering …Petroleum News - 4 hours agoOur oil & gas expertise includes feasibility and conceptual engineering studies, oil and gas transportation and distribution systems, project/facility …

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PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Company news in brief - Petroleum News

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: Company news in briefPetroleum News - 4 hours agoAnchorage-based Arctic Structures is pleased to announce the appointment of John Dittrich as general manager of Alaska operations.?John will be responsible …

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PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: F. Robert Bell introduces new three … - Petroleum News

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

PETROLEUM DIRECTORY: F. Robert Bell introduces new three …Petroleum News - 4 hours agoIf the warming Arctic weather continues, a lot of facilities built on permafrost will have to be replaced or modified. That could be a big issue for Alaska. …

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