From Alaska

2010-05-27T09:54:00.001-08:00

Another beautiful sunny morning for our walk. The sun was very warm on the back of my neck. We walk along the garden plots, exchange hello's with the early morning gardeners. Most of the plots are laid out in neat, even rows. Then there's mine ... "Freeform" is how I describe it, like Jazz or Abstract Art :D The strawberries look happy, no sprouts yet from the seeds I planted. Everyday I water my little garden. I love watering, I can stand there for an hour holding a hose, spraying back and forth. Bessie is there with me, I hook her leash to the chain link fence. Summer has come to Anchorage Alaska!

Trail Breaker: April 2 , 2010/ Dodge RAM Raffle

2010-04-04T17:53:00.001-08:00

April 02, 2010

Picture Yourself In One Of These!
You Can Make a Difference... and Win Big!

The Race To The Finish Line Is Still On!

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will go down in the history books as one of the greatest Iditarod's ever! But while the race itself is over for yet another year, the race to the financial finish line is far from over.
To date, we have only sold 60% of our 4,000 Iditarod Winter Raffle tickets with only 10 days to go before the much anticipated drawing for prizes. Year in and year out, our winter and summer raffles have been our single largest fundraisers and thus, have been a significant part of the revenue we have counted on each year.
As we have in the past, we budgeted for a complete sellout. So as it stands today, some $160,000.00 in revenue from this important project has yet to be realized. That's a significant budget variance that we simply cannot afford.

What is the 2010 Iditarod Winter Raffle?
It is a terrific opportunity for you, our valued Iditarod race fan, to support the Iditarod and win some of the more than $200,000.00 in fantastic prizes, including FOUR brand new Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 Pick up Trucks, valued at $42,295 each! Click here to see a complete listing of all 20 prizes. With only 4,000 tickets available for sale, at the very worst, you will have a one in two hundred chance to win ! Please call 1.800.545.MUSH to purchase your ticket today.
Tickets are $100 each and your purchase will help us meet our obligations associated with having staged the 38th running of "The Last Great Race On Earth." And if you're one of the 4 luckiest prize winners and live in the Lower 48 we will ship your truck to Seattle for FREE so that you won't have to drive it all the way home from Alaska!

Have You Ever Wondered…
If a raffle ticket you purchase makes its way into the drum for the drawing? Rest assured that it always has, and always will, with an Iditarod Raffle. Here's why! Our success from this project is important not just this year, but next year and the next. We have, for the past 15 years, hired our CPA firm, Newhouse and Vogler, of Anchorage, Alaska, to conduct a pre-drawing audit and observe the audit. This audit includes assurance that all tickets sold are in the drum prior to the drawing. It's our way of ensuring that you have complete confidence in how we conduct our raffles.
As always, we thank you for your support!

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Purple Dog Independents

2010-03-25T11:43:00.000-08:00

A Group I started called "Purple Dog Independents" in the wake of the passage of the Health Care Reform Bill. Anyone who is a member of FaceBook can join. It is not my intent to endorse any particular Political Party or Candidate. The purpose of this Group is to bring together, in one place, access to information, Links, etc.
Civilized discussion is welcome and encouraged. That includes dissent and disagreement. Just be civil please.
Why the name? Many years ago it was said, of Hard Line Democrats, that they will vote only for a Democrat even if the only one on the ticket were a Yellow Dog.
I confess I don't understand the meaning of "Blue Dog Democrat". Anyway, as "someone" decided that Dems would be represented by the color blue and Repubs by the color red, I combined the two to make Purple.
Our Philosophy will be to vote for who we believe is best for the job, NOT based on their Political Party/Affiliation. And certainly not to cast a vote "against" a "lesser of two Evils". "Hold my nose" and vote for so and so to prevent the opposition from getting a vote? To me THAT is throwing away my vote. I can look at myself in the mirror and be proud that I voted for whom I voted, and by the way that person was an Independent or a member of a Party not Repub or Dem.
Thank you

2010-03-25T11:20:00.001-08:00

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Checkpoint News: March 19, 2010

2010-03-20T00:44:00.001-08:00

Jamaican Rookie makes History!

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March 19, 2010

Jamaican Rookie Makes History!
Oswald "Newton" Marshall is now an Official Iditarod Finisher!!

The 2010 Iditarod Field Narrows Down…

It's a race to Nome Alaska and the last two teams are only three checkpoints away from making it to Front Street! Right now Iditarod 2010 rookie, Celeste Davis is hanging on to the Red Lantern position in Elim. All mushers are expected to reach Nome by late tomorrow.

The First Jamaican Musher Arrives in Nome!
History was made tonight in Nome Alaska as the first Jamaican to ever run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has now found his way on to Front Street. Oswald "Newton" Marshall is one rookie with a very special story. He has done something that no other Jamaican has ever done. Tonight, Newton is an Iditarod Official Finisher! Congratulations Newton!!!

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Checkpoint News: March 17, 2010

2010-03-18T11:08:00.001-08:00

March 17, 2010

Dee Dee Draws A Crowd
Dee Dee Jonrowe Finishes her twenty-sixth Iditarod in 22nd place. Dee Dee is one of the Iditarod's most popular athletes with 13 top ten finishes!

IDITAROD 2010 Teams Keep Flowing Into Nome!

Twenty Five mushers have made their way into Nome Alaska since early yesterday afternoon led by 2010 Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey's fourth Iditarod in a row. The blistering pace on the trail continues as the remaining teams begin their ascent on Nome. Click here to see where the mushers are right now!

Kaduce Is The First Rookie to Reach Front Street!
40 year old Dan Kaduce, from Chatinika Alaska, is the first 2010 rookie to cross the finish line. He arrived in Nome in 21st position. Kaduce is the leading candidate for the 2010 Rookie of the year Award. The award, along with all of the other 2010 awards will be presented at the 2010 Iditarod Finishers Banquet, Sunday March 21st, 2010.

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Checkpoint News: March 16, 2010

2010-03-17T09:48:00.001-08:00

But the Race isn't over till the last musher arrives, to win the Red Lantern

March 16, 2010

Sir Lancealot With Rev and Maple
Lance Mackey takes the Iditarod to a whole new level...Four back to back championships!

Mackey Raises The Bar With Four Consecutive Wins

It's one of those very special moments; a team does something that has never been done before. Today, Lance Mackey and his team did something that may never be done again. They finished their fourth straight Iditarod as champions. The stretch is one that began in 2007 and as of March 16, 2010 the streak stands at four. In an interview, Mackey suggested that he isn't quite done yet. He likes the number five as much as he likes reveling in being the first in Iditarod history to win four in a row!

Gatt and King weren't far behind Mackey's lead
When Hans Gatt arrived in Nome he was greeted by Lance Mackey. For Hans, there wasn't enough trail left to come from behind and beat Mackey, but there was no doubt that Gatt had narrowed the gap between them considerably. Mackey's time of 8 days, 23 hours, 58 minutes, in any other Iditarod, would have been a monumental feat, but the fact that Gatt finished the race in 9 days, one hour and 4 minutes is a tribute to the kind of race that both teams ran.

The King Factor
Four Time Iditarod Champion Jeff King ran the fastest race of his career, 9 Days 2 Hours 22 Minutes 17 Seconds… and he finished third. That fact alone is a tribute to the leaders of the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. 2010 is the year that will definitely go down in history as the race that truly brought out the very best in competition… and it's not even over yet!!!

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Checkpoint News: March 14, 2010

2010-03-14T16:17:00.001-08:00

The Sprint Is On!

March 14, 2010

Jeff King Leaves Unalakleet This Morning!
4 time Iditarod Champion Jeff King wastes little time chasing after 3time Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey under a bluebird morning sky. Image captured by Iditarod Insider

The Sprint Is On!

The Incredible Lance Mackey did the impossible yesterday with a run that stretched from Nulato checkpoint, through Kaltag Checkpoint and all the way to Unalakleet. He not only picked up the Wells Fargo 1st to the Gold Coast Award, but he set a pace that put him in first place… at least for the time being. Earlier today Mackey left Unalakleet headed for Shaktoolik… and right behind him was Jeff King. These two guys have seven championships between them… and a lot of recent history.

But Wait…There's More!!!
Right behind King and Mackey are Hugh Neff and Hans Gatt. After strong runs to Unalakleet, both Neff and Gatts' teams looked strong when they headed out toward Shaktoolik. The Iditarod Insider captured all of the action in Unalakleet and are positioned to update you when these teams arrive in Shaktoolik. If you're not an Insider yet… now's the time to become one. Click here to get inside one of the closest races in Iditarod history!

Get ready to Watch The Finish Live…
On broadband on Tuesday, March 16th. We're only two days away from the first team's arrival in Nome. The only place you can catch this finish outside of the State of Alaska in on the Iditarod Insider. Click here to find out how!

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Checkpoint News: March 13, 2010

2010-03-14T16:15:00.001-08:00

March 13, 2010

The Trail & Temperatures are Perfect For a Fast Race!
This team is headed toward the foothills of Kaltag on its way to Unalakleet (image courtesy of the Iditarod Insider)

A Fast Trail Is Creating One Heck of a Race!

At this writing, there is one heck of a race taking place between some of the most dominant long distance teams on the face of the planet. Lance Mackey and Jeff King are in a familiar position at this point in the race. The next destination is Unalakleet, the hub that establishes the gold coast portion of the dash to Nome, Alaska and the finish line on Front Street. If you're not an Iditarod Insider, now is the time to sign up!!! You'll see the drama unfold and the live streaming coverage of the finish along with the GPS Tracker. Click here now and sign up to see all this drama unfold. It's nothing less than wall to wall excitement!!!

The Insider Is In Unalakleet Right Now
Preparing for the first musher to arrive in Unalakleet. Right now, Lance Mackey and Jeff King are just miles apart. Right behind them, keeping up with the blistering pace Mackey has set, is 2010 Yukon Quest Champ Hans Gatt, Hugh Neff, and 2004 Iditarod Champ Mitch Seavey. Catch each of their arrivals in Unalakleet only on the Iditarod Insider by clicking here.

Catch the Live Finish Online
We're already getting ready for the first musher to arrive in Nome on Tuesday, March 16th. That's the projected date… now all you have to do is log on to the Iditarod Insider and watch all the action as it happens! Who will it be??? You'll have the inside track to the Live Finish only on the Insider. Click here and subscribe today!!!

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Checkpoint News March 11, 2010

2010-03-12T23:34:00.000-09:00

March 11, 2010

Hayashida Makes It To Takotna Under a Bluebird Sky
Willow Alaska Musher Mat Hayashida arrived in Takotna at 4 pm Alaska Time. He's currently in 43rd position, and he's headed up a trail that is fast and hard. Photo by Iditarod Insider Jordan Caskey.

2010 Checkpoint: The Front of the Pack is Headed for the Yukon

The last twenty four hours have all been about intuition… Kotzebue's John Baker's second guess about just where the trail was left him in a quandary just outside of Cripple. Dallas Seavey capitalized on that decision and breezed into the Cripple Checkpoint winning the GCI/Dorothy Page Halfway Award! Meanwhile, Jeff King, fresh off his 24 hour rest in Takotna breezed into Cripple on a trail that was literally broken and groomed by his predecessors. Sleds are beginning to stack up in the tiny Cripple checkpoint. Check out the activity on the Insider. Updates on what's happening in Cripple are on the Insider right now.

We Are Counting Down The Days…
Until the first team climbs the Sea Ice in Nome and travels up Front Street to claim the honor of being the 2010 Iditarod Champion. The Iditarod Insider team is covering the saga… the drama… every step of the way. Sometime between Tuesday evening March 16 and Wednesday morning March 17th the Championship team will arrive in Nome. Don't wait until the last minute… if you've been trying to watch The 2010 Iditarod from afar… get inside now. The only place you'll be able to see the LIVE FINISH of "The Last Great Race on Earth" outside of Alaska is on the Insider. "Do It"!!! Click here now!

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[AlaskanIndependenceParty] Re: AIP 3 Point Plan

2010-03-10T10:26:00.001-09:00

From a Yahoo Group Posting

Here's a slight revision:

1.) A-ssert Alaska Sovereignty!

2.) I-nsist on government accountability and transparency.

3.) P-romote sustainable infrastructure and resource R&D.

--- In AlaskanIndependenceParty@yahoogroups.com, "J M" <johricmye@...> wrote:

Here's an idea I hope we could promote during this election year and beyond. We need to choose about three major issues and present proactive constitutional solutions whenever and wherever possible. These three points(or other similar ones,
not ranked in order)could be expressed and elaborated upon in public meetings and through the media, such as letters to the editor, blog comments or radio call in programs, and most definately by our candidates. This is something we can all do. WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE! (If we want to be...) So here's the three points I believe the AIP, individual members, and candidates should actively promote. These are areas which might afford us various opportunities to work with other groups on an ad hoc basis. What do you think?

1.) Continually assert Alaska Sovereignty in ALL possible areas and resist ALL unconstitutional/unlawful federal enchroachments upon our people, land and resources.

2.) Promote sustainable resource and infrastructure research and development throughout Alaska to steward our environment, create jobs, benefit our citizens and further our society.

3.) Insist upon full accountability and transparency of government and elected officials at all levels at all times.

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Trail Breaker: March 8 , 2010

2010-03-10T10:23:00.001-09:00

March 08, 2010

It's Time To Rest
Three time Iditarod Champion Lance Mackey makes sure his team gets a little rest In Finger Lake Early this morning. Photo courtesy Insider cameraman Jordan Caskey.

Iditarod Teams Plow a Trail From Skwentna to Rohn!

It's hard to believe that a little over thirty hours have passed since the restart of Iditarod 2010 in Willow Alaska, and already teams are arriving in Rohn Alaska some 165 into the Alaska Range. Canadian musher, Sebastian Schnuelle was the first to arrive in Rohn. He was followed by a number on other mushers in the early evening hours. Click here to see the latest race standings.

Race Leaders Plowed The Trail To Rohn
Mother Nature did her best to make sure the 38th edition of "The Last Great Race on Earth" would be full of snow! Over the last 48 hours the road to Rohn Checkpoint, and the other side of the Alaska Range was full of fresh snow… not inches but feet! The teams that plowed through the snow hardly missed a beat as they made their way to Rohn. Now comes the big challenge… the farewell Burn and the Buffalo Tunnels… monumental stretches of the trail from Rohn to Nikolai that have, in the past, been foreboding at best. Teams should be arriving in in Nikolai late tomorrow morning. To see the teams arrive in Nikolai tomorrow tune in to the Iditarod Insider. If you're not an Insider, click here and find out what you're missing!

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Checkpoint News: March 7th, 2010

2010-03-08T16:58:00.001-09:00

March 07, 2010

Rookie Musher Oswald "Newton" Marshall's Team Takes Off!!!
The Jamaican Musher sports a huge smile as he leaves the chute in Willow Alaska

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is Officially On!

At 2 pm Alaska time (6 pm Eastern Time), Willow Musher Linwood Fiedler's team was the first team to leave the chute in Willow Alaska. It was the beginning of the 38th edition of "The Last Great Race on Earth." Fiedler's team headed out toward the Big Susitna River and on to Yentna and Skwentna Checkpoints already! Click here to see where all the mushers are right now!

The Iditarod Insider Team is Waiting For the First Team To Arrive in Finger Lake!
Iditarod Insider Analyst Bruce and EMMY award winning cameraman Jordan Caskey are in Finger Lake tonight. They arrived right before sunset. Bruce talked about the activity that is taking place over the next several hours as teams begin getting nearer to this very strategic checkpoint. Click here to see more. If you're not an Insider… take a look at what you're missing: Live streaming video of the finish, Insider Video on Demand, and Insider GPS Tracker. The race has just begun… now is the time to become an Iditarod Insider. Click here to find out how.

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Iditarod Checkpoint: March 06, 2010

2010-03-06T22:23:00.001-09:00

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March 06, 2010

Hey... Where Did My Bootie Go?
Iditarod rookie Wattie McDonald's team takes off from 4th Avenue In Anchorage Alaska with a dog Bootie in the air!

IDITAROD XXXVIII Is a Go!

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is one start closer to the beginning of "The Last Great Race on Earth". The Iditarod Restart begins tomorrow (March 7th) beginning at 2:00 pm Alaska Time (6:00 Eastern time) in Willow Alaska. Live streaming coverage of the "real start" will begin at 1:45 pm Alaska Time on the Iditarod Insider. To find out how you can watch the clock start ticking…from start to finish, click here.

The Insider GPS Tracker Gets the Green Light at the Restart
When the first musher leaves the chute in Willow Alaska, little bursts from an Iditarod Insider GPS Tracker travel to the Iditarod Insider via (Iridium) satellite. Those bursts will be providing up to the minute tracking of each team on the trail. This year, the Insider GPS Tracker will also deliver instant replay to all Insider subscribers daily. It's a must See. Click here to find out more.

Have You Seen The Latest Insider Updates
Dozens of pre-race clips have already been uploaded to the Iditarod Insider. See "The Last Great Race" like never before. Click here to find out how!

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Checkpoint News: March 5, 2010

2010-03-05T13:40:00.001-09:00

March 05, 2010

What a Night
The 2010 Musher Drawing Banquet Was a Blast

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Field is Set!

It was a packed house at the 2010 Iditarod Musher Banquet. More than 2000 came to see IDITAROD XXXVIII mushers draw their starting positions for the race that starts on Saturday, March 6th, 2010. The Iditarod Insider caught all the action, along with some very interesting interviews. Seventeen new video clips were posted overnight. If you don't have your subscription to the Iditarod Insider, now would be a good time! Click here so see some of the sights and sounds!

Iditarod Honorary Musher Honored
Aviation Pioneer, Orin Seybert, founder of PenAir, was honored at the Musher Drawing Banquet as the Honorary Musher. Mr. Seybert began his journey as an Alaskan aviator when he was still in his teens. Click here to read more.

Iditarod Officials Prepare for the Start of the 2010 Iditarod
Late this afternoon, hundreds of volunteers will converge on downtown Anchorage to begin preparing the staging area and the chute for IDITAROD XXXVIII. The City of Anchorage will be bringing in tons of snow that has been stockpiled specifically for "The Last Great Race on Earth." It's a Herculean job, and one that many Iditarod volunteers look forward to. The Start will officially get underway at 10 am Alaska time on 4th Avenue in Anchorage Alaska. Race fans in Alaska can see the start in its entirety via the Iditarod's Official Television Station, KTUU. The Iditarod Insider will air Live streaming coverage of the race beginning at 9:45am Alaska time. For information of how you can see live streaming of the Live Start, Restart (in Willow) and Finish (in Nome), click here.

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IDITAROD CHECKPOINT MARCH 04, 2010

2010-03-04T13:46:00.000-09:00

March 04, 2010

Time To Pick Your Position
Five Time Iditarod Champion Rick Swenson at Last Year's Musher Banquet after picking his starting position.

The 2010 Musher Drawing Banquet is Sold Out!

It's a full house! Tonight (March 4, 2010) more than 2000 race fans and mushers will fill the Dena'nai Center in Anchorage Alaska. Seventy-one mushers will pull their starting position out of an Alaskan Mukluk. From that point forward each musher will know their position in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The Musher Drawing Banquet celebrates the start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This long standing tradition really is the beginning of IDITAROD XXXVIII. The Iditarod Insider team will be there covering the gala event… and if you're an insider… you'll get the chance to see great video of the mushers crossing the stage picking their starting positions!

Iditarod Trail Alert…
The latest update from the Iditarod Trail is that there was fresh snow at Finger Lake. Reports at Rainy Pass have been positive, and promising. Iditarod Trailbreakers are working their way toward the Dalzell Gorge where they will begin filling ruts and making the trail toward Rohn passable. From Rohn (through the Farewell Burn) there is more bare ground than snow. There is still very little snow between Nikolai and Unalakleet. Right now the 2010 Iditarod Trail could use more snow. Look for another update on the Checkpoint later this evening.

If You Want To See Iditarod Trail Conditions…
Than order your copy of "Purely Alaskan:Iditarod" today. Two hours of how the Iditarod Trail became what it is today; "The Last Great Race on Earth." Purely Alaskan has epic footage of trail conditions and how the first to challenge this trail made it all the way to Nome. "Purely Alaskan: Iditarod" was produced by the EMMY award winning Iditarod Insider team and in is a "MUST SEE."

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Checkpoint News March 2, 2010 Welcome to Rohn

2010-03-03T09:50:00.001-09:00

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March 02, 2010

Welcome to Rohn!
Meet Hoover. He was one of the temporary residents of Rohn Checkpoint in 2008.

Rohn Checkpoint Where the Tough Get Going!

The following is an excerpt from an article written by Stephanie White, official dog catcher, reporter and checker at Rohn Checkpoint. Stephanie will be providing coverage from Rohn Checkpoint in the Alaska Range during the 2010 Iditarod.
Unlike some checkpoints, the Rohn doggie hotel is not for one night only. Due to weather, the four legged athletes that have been dropped from the race may be grounded for an extra day or so until planes can fly again. During that time, pups are cared for by veterinarians and the doggie hotel staff 24 hrs a day. Meals are provided, including breakfast in bed. Clean bedding and blankets are a standard. Doggie massages and pampering are a must. Dogs have even been known to come back to the Rohn hotel on their own for the fine services offered. Located in the quite comforts of the spruce forest the Rohn doggie hotel is by far the best in the area. No reservations required!!!

Catch All the Action at Rohn Checkpoint…
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Sarah Palin Watches The Iditarod…
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Checkpoint News March 1, 2010

2010-03-02T10:15:00.001-09:00

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March 01, 2010

Merissa Osmar Wins The 2010 Jr Iditarod
It's a Family Tradition

And the Winner Is!

There's a new Jr. Iditarod Champion and she's the youngest link in the Osmar family to keep the tradition alive. The 15 year old from Ninilchik, Alaska became the third Osmar to win the Jr. Her Dad (Tim Osmar), won the race in 1982, 1983, and 1984. Her sister (Nicole Osmar), won the race in 2004. And her Grandfather (Dean Osmar) won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 1984. Click here to see Merissa's finish!

The Race to Break Trail Is On!
Iditarod Race Officials are working around the clock on the existing trail between Willow and Unalakleet, Alaska. Many parts of the trail have little or no snow. Iditarod Trail Breaker teams will begin the process of repairing sections of the trail in Rainy Pass in order to make it passable. Snowfall along with cooler temperatures would definitely help the situation. We'll keep you updated throughout the week on the trail and on the work that's being done by the Trailbreakers.

IDITAROD XXXVIII is Set to Get Underway
This Saturday, March 6th. Don't miss any of the action on the Iditarod Insider. Live Streaming coverage of the start of the race begins at 9:45 am Alaska Time. This year's start will feature the 2010 Honorary Musher, Orin Seybert. Orin has been an Alaskan Aviation Pioneer since he took to the skies as a teenager. Orin will be riding in the basket of sled #1, driven by Jr Iditarod Champion, Merissa Osmar.

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Trail Breaker: February 27 , 2010

2010-03-01T11:04:00.001-09:00

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February 27, 2010

Leaving the Starting line at Willow Lake Alaska
Jr Iditarod musher Merissa Osmar takes off toward Yentna Station, the halfway point in the 2010 Jr Iditarod. Merissa is familiar with mushing. Both her father (Tim) and Grandfather (Dean) are Iditarod legends.

Iditarod 2010 News Update: Trail Conditions… and more

The 2010 Jr Iditarod is underway. Thirteen teams are in this year's Jr Iditarod field. Take a look at how the race is progressing with the Insider GPS Tracker. Click here to see what's happening in the race right now. And don't forget to take a look at the Iditarod Insider for updates on the race results.

Iditarod Trailbreakers Are On The Move
With only a week to take advantage of colder weather and at least a little more snow, Iditarod Trailbreakers will leave Willow, Alaska on Tuesday, March 2nd to begin the hard job of making the trail from Willow to Rainy Pass passable. Little snow and warm weather have combined to create demanding conditions all the way to Nikolai Checkpoint on the first third of the the trail that teams will travel on. We are asking for all race fans to "Think Snow"!
Log on to Iditarod's Race Coverage on the trail to find out whats happening on the trail from now until the end of the race.

Here's a Great Way to Remember Iditarod 2010
Beginning March 8th Iditarod Race fans can begin bidding on very special Iditarod memorabilia: signed race bibs of the mushers in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race. Mark your calendar because the bidding will begin on March 8th on www.iditarodauctions.com .

Adventure, Endurance, Strategy, Execution, Teaming, Leadership…
all words that describe the 'Last Great Race on Earth.'® These same powerful words describe a winning formula in business, a formula we use to unleash the power of your team.
Iditarod Trail Committee has teamed up with International Speaker, Consultant, and Author of 'IDITAROD LEADERSHIP', Chris Fuller, for a one-day Leadership Conference Thursday, March 4. Proceeds from this powerful learning experience will be donated back to the Iditarod.
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Special Bulletin: February 24, 2010

2010-02-25T09:45:00.001-09:00

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February 24, 2010

Logan Erickson Picking "Greens" With His Mother Donna!
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Help Us Help Logan!

Logan Erickson is a nine year boy diagnosed with Autism who lives in Unalakleet Alaska, a community that is full of wonderful people who have a deep appreciation for the Iditarod. Jeff and Donna Erickson, Logan's mother and father, have five boys and Logan is the youngest member of the family. This fall Iditarod musher, Dee Dee Jonrowe, was visiting Unalakleet. She brought with her a dog named "Mr. Miyagi." Logan watched Mr. Miyagi with great interest. Then an amazing thing happened. Up until at day Logan had not spoken a single word. After Dee Dee left the Unalakleet Airport, Logan walked around the airport where his mother works and said, "Miyagi" several times. At first his mother did not recognize what he was saying but then she made the connection. That was a huge emotional breakthrough. Logan's first word was the name of a loving dog!
Logan's autism has developed to a point where he experiences problems sleeping and there are occasions when he wanders away. These are problems that service dogs can solve with warmth and affection. So that's our goal… to raise $13,500.00 to obtain a service dog for Logan. Logan's family and his community believes that a service dog will greatly enhance his life by providing him with the motivation to communicate and provide him with independence.
2004 Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey's IditaRider has graciously donated her IditaRide to help raise the funds for Logan's service dog. Click here to find out more about this very special opportunity to take the ride of a lifetime with an Iditarod Champion for a very special cause. If you are not able to bid on Mitch's sled but would like to be a part of this fundraiser, please know that any donation will be greatly appreciated. Click here to find out how easy it is to donate!

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What's in Store: February 23, 2010

2010-02-23T17:51:00.001-09:00

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February 23, 2010

Wear It Like You Mean It
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It's Time to Wear The Colors Of Iditarod 2010!

Get 10% off when you purchase $75 or more in merchandise from now until February 28th. This limited offer includes any item in the Iditarod Online Store… the Official Store for all things that are Iditarod!

That includes Special Edition Items…
Like the 2008 Limited Edition Hat on sale right now! This hat isn't only a great way to stay in the shade… it's also a one of a kind part of Iditarod memorabilia…and Iditarod History!

TIME IS RUNNING OUT
To get plugged into the 2010 edition of the Iditarod Insider! Live streaming of the START, RESTART, AND FINISH of the 2010 field. But that's just the beginning…. hundreds of Insider video on demand updates as all the drama unfolds on the Iditarod Trail… and Insider GPS Tracker… with up to the minute coverage of each teams progress up the Northern Route of the Iditarod Trail. It's the ULTIMATE INSIDER and the only place you can see the entire race is on Iditarod Insider. Get it today… click here and be a part of "The Last Great Race on Earth."

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What's in Store: February 17, 2010

2010-02-17T12:25:00.001-09:00

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February 15, 2010

Gear Up For Iditarod 2010
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Gear Up For the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race!

Order at least $75 worth of Official Iditarod gear, and you'll get the 2010 Official Race Guide FREE!!! This offer only lasts until February 24th, 2010! (enter promotional code FRG10 to get your free 2010 Race Guide.)

The Insider is The Only Place…
Where you can get the most comprehensive coverage of the 2010 Iditarod. Live streaming coverage of the start, restart and finish… daily Insider Video on Demand stories of the race as the drama unfolds from the front of the pack to the back of the pack… and Insider GPS Tracker makes sure you know exactly where each musher in the field is. The Insider is the only place where you can get the most updated, most concise coverage of IDITAROD XXXVIII. Click here and get your subscription today!

Looking For a Great Deal on Official Iditarod Apparel
The Iditarod Store has great sales going on throughout the 2010 Iditarod. Check out the store's stylish hoodies and many more items! They're on sale right now. Click here for all the great sales at the Official Iditarod Store!

Don't Forget to Order The Latest Insider Epic Documentary
"Purely Alaskan: Iditarod" is a two hour look into the history of "The Last Great Race on Earth." told by the men and "Purely Alaskan: Iditarod" is a two hour look into the history of "The Last Great Race on Earth." told by the men and women who helped shape it and make it the premier sled dog race in the world. The EMMY award winning Insider production team brings this dramatic story to you in true Iditarod fashion. Order yours today… it's a must see!

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Trail Breaker: February 14, 2010

2010-02-14T20:22:00.001-09:00

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February 14, 2010

Making Hay
Iditarod Restart Coordinator Jennifer Ambrose prepares a pallet of "Iditarod Straw" for shipment to Iditarod Checkpoints

It's "Game On" Time!

2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race organizers are cranking it up… bagging, loading, and airlifting thousands of pounds of straw especially designed for the canine athletes that run "The Last Great Race on Earth."

Get Your Insider Today… and Get Ready To See Coverage of "The Last Great Race" Like Never Before
The Iditarod Insider enters its fifth year of providing the most comprehensive coverage of the field, strategies, and the drama from start to finish. Live streaming coverage of the start in Anchorage, the restart in Willow, and the finish in Nome are just one part of Insider coverage. EMMY awarding Insider Video On Demand updates filed daily, and real time GPS Tracking round out the online subscription service that is there covering every element of the race. Become an ultimate Insider today by clicking here now!

Insider Analyst Has The Inside on the 2010 Front Runners
Insider Analyst, Bruce Lee, is already looking at what the front runners of the 2010 are doing in order to get ready for their "Run for the Roses" (and the 2010 4X4 Dodge Ram pick up truck from Anchorage Chrysler Dodge.) Click here and take a look at what the field is up to.

Purely Alaskan: It's Purely Iditarod!
The EMMY Award Winning Iditarod Insider has done it again; A two hour look at the history of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, from Joe Redington's dream to Lance Mackey living the dream. It's all here… and you can own yours now by clicking here.

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Trail Breaker: January 27, 2010

2010-02-04T16:07:00.001-09:00

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January 27, 2010

The Burled Arch on Front Street Nome Alaska: Destination Iditarod 2010
Photo By Jeff Schultz

IDITAROD XXXVIII: TIME TO GET READY TO RUN TO NOME!

The synergy is growing daily. Soon, The Iditarod Trail Committee will be breaking trail, and loading out tons of supplies in preparation for the thirty eighth edition of "The Last Great Race on Earth." Be a part of it all by signing up for the Iditarod Insider right now. If you sign up or renew your Insider subscription before midnight January 31st (this Sunday night) you'll receive a copy of the 2009 Insider Documentary "Nature's Fury" FREE!!! Find out about the EMMY award winning coverage of the 2010 Iditarod Insider with live streaming coverage of the start, restart, and finish, daily Video on Demand updates, and GPS Tracking in real time of each team traveling along the trail by clicking here now.

The Clock is Ticking…
You Could Be on the stage at the 2010 Musher Drawing Banquet holding the Musher Drawing Mukluk as the mushers come forward to draw their start positions. All you have to do is click here and see how you could be a part of Iditarod pageantry.
Or Be a Part of the Official Start Ceremony as a Ribbon Holder at the 2010 Iditarod Start Line in downtown Anchorage. Join some of Alaska's famous politicians and guests as they cut the ribbon on 4th Avenue in Anchorage. Click here to find out how easy it is to be a part of the 2010 Start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Both of These Very Special Auctions are about to end on Friday January 29th at noon AST. So click here and bid now!

Adventure, Endurance, Strategy, Execution, Teaming, Leadership
All words that describe the 'Last Great Race on Earth®'. These same powerful words describe a winning formula in business, a formula we use to unleash the power of your team. Iditarod Trail Committee has teamed up with International Speaker, Consultant, and Author of 'IDITAROD LEADERSHIP', Chris Fuller, for a one-day Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 4. Proceeds from this powerful learning experience will be donated back to the Iditarod. For more details, click here.

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What's in Store: December 10, 2009

2009-12-19T13:48:00.001-09:00

It's that time of year ... Iditarod will soon be happening

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December 10, 2009

After 38 Years... It's Finally Here!
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Trail Breaker: October 15, 2009

2009-10-15T19:56:00.001-08:00

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October 15, 2009

The First Champion To Arrive In Nome Alaska
(March 1973) Dick Wilmarth was surrounded by a huge crowd in Nome Alaska after completing the journey in 20 days, 49 minutes, 41 seconds.

Iditarod Historical Documentary Nears Completion

It was one of the greatest moments in Dick Wilmarth's life. He had done the impossible; traveled from Anchorage to Nome Alaska on the runners of a sled powered by Alaskan huskies. He wasn't alone, others would follow, but Dick Wilmarth was the first to arrive making him the first Iditarod Champion back in 1973. Wilmarth was mobbed by race fans who witnessed this first on Front Street. The finish line was a simple Kool-Aid red line that designated the end of the trail for Wilmarth and his team. The EMMY Award Winning Iditarod Insider team spent time with Wilmarth and more than fifty other Iditarod interviewees compiling the most comprehensive historical documentary in the 37 year history of "The Last Great Race on Earth."
"The History of The Iditarod" is a 90 minute documentary set to be released in late November 2009. The documentary combines hundreds of photos, film, video, and real life accounts of the early days of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It bridges those early days to what is now one of the greatest extreme competitions on the planet! It's a definite "must see"!!! The Insider will soon be releasing a trailer of the project on www.iditarod.com along with more information about the documentary… so stay tuned!

2010 IditaRider Auction Is Just Days Away
The 2010 IditaRider Auction will open November 1^st with opportunity to bid on the sled of your choice for the ride of your life! Experience the thrill of being one with the team of some of the worlds' finest athletes as you ride through downtown Anchorage in an Iditarod sled. Only a few fans of the Iditarod get to enjoy the sounds of thousands of spectators cheering on their favorite mushers from the sled. You could be one. Join us for the fun as the 2010 IditaRider Musher Auction runs from November 1, 2009 through January 22, 2010.

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Now 'all Guns' must be listed on your next (2010) tax return!

2009-10-09T17:33:00.001-08:00

Subject: True per Snopes http://www.snopes.com/politics/guns/blairholt.asp

Now 'all Guns' must be listed on your next (2010) tax return!

As if we didnt have enough to get upset about!If you have a gun, I hope it isn't registered! Senate Bill SB-2099 will require us to put on our 2009 1040 federal tax form all guns that you have or own. It will require fingerprints and a tax of $50 per gun.

This bill was introduced on Feb.. 24, 2009, by the Obama staff. BUT
. . this bill will only become public knowledge 30 days after the new law becomes effective !
This is an amendment to the Internal Revenue Act o f 1986. This means
that the Finance Committee has passed this without the
Senate voting on it at all. Trust Obama ? ......
you must be kidding !

The full text of the IRS amendment is on the U.S. Senate homepage,
U.S. Senate You can find the bill by doing a search by the bill number,
SB-2099.
You know who to call; I strongly suggest you do. Please send a
copy of this e-mail to every gun owner you know.

Text
of H.R.45 as Introduced in House: Blair Holt's Firearm
Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 - U.S....
OpenCongress

Obama's
Congress is now starting on the firearms confiscation bill.
If it passes, gun owners will become criminals if you don't fully comply.

It has begun ... Whatever Obama's secret Master Plan
is...this is just the 'tip of the iceburg!'

Very Important for you to be aware of a new bill HR 45 introduced
into the House. This is the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009.

Even gun shop owners didn't know about this because the
government is trying to fly it under the radar as a 'minor' IRS revision, and, as usual, the
'political' lawmakers did not read this bill before signing and approving it !

To find out about this - go to any government website and type
in HR 45 or Google HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sales Act of 2009. You will get all the information.

Basically this would make it illegal to own a firearm - any rifle with
a clip or ANY pistol unless:

-It is registered -You are fingerprinted -You supply a current Driver's License -You supply your Social Security # -You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any
time of their choosing -Each update - change or ownership
through private or public sale must be reported and costs
$25 - Failure to do so you automatically lose the right to
own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail. -There
is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a
child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible
to any child under 18. -They would have the right to come
and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from
accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to 5 yrs. in prison.

If you think this is a joke - go to the website and take your
pick of many options to read this. It is lengthy. But, more and more people are becoming aware of this. Pass the word along. Any hunters in your family pass this along. This is just a "termite" approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense - chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it. This is one to act on whether you own a gun or not..Search Results - THOMAS (Library of Congress) :

H.R.45:Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

H.R. 45: Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale
Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us)

Please.. copy and send this out to EVERYONE in the USA , whether you support the Right to Bear Arms or are for gun control. We all should have the right to choose.

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Fall ERunner: September 08, 2009

2009-09-10T21:47:00.001-08:00

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September 08, 2009

Your 2009 Fall ERunner Is Here!

Hot off the presses the 2009 Iditarod Fall E-Runner is here! This edition features exclusive Iditarod Insider coverage of the Iditarod XXXVIII training season. Balto is now front and center at the Iditarod Trail Committee HQS; find out how he made his way from Europe to Alaska! And get the Insider Update on the newest documentary project about the history of "The Last Great Race."
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Iditarod Trail Breaker: August 5, 2009

2009-08-06T09:42:00.001-08:00

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2010 IDITAROD TALENT POOL IS DEEP

It's shaping up to be one of the deepest fields in Iditarod Race History, with ten mushers representing Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom and Jamaica already entered in this year's race. Top that off with a field that includes fourteen top ten finishers and four Iditarod Champions (including three-peat champion Lance Mackey, four time champions Jeff King and Martin Buser and 2004 champion Mitch Seavey) and this year's race is already causing many Iditarod fans to smack their lips with excitement. There are now sixty two mushers signed up for IDITAROD XXXVIII. Nearly a third of the field (20) is made up of rookies, including Jamaica's Newton Marshall, and Scotland's Wattie MacDonald. Will 2010 be the year that Mackey shatters the record books with a fourth straight win? Will King or Buser pierce the void and tie Rick Swenson's five championships? Will it be the year for Mitch or son Dallas Seavey to take the crown. So many what ifs! Can't wait for March 6th 2010 to get here! To find out more about the entire IDITAROD XXXVIII field click here.

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Note to our governors: Alaskans Come First

2009-07-26T17:43:00.000-08:00

Note to our governors: Alaskans come first

WALLY HICKEL
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Published: July 25th, 2009 05:13 PM
Last Modified: July 25th, 2009 05:13 PM

As Sean Parnell is sworn in today as governor, all Alaskans should wish him well. He has much on his shoulders that can determine the success or failure of Alaska's economy and our quality of life for years to come.

He has announced plans to run for election in his own right next year, and a dozen others are eyeing the job. In the year ahead, it will be up to the Alaska people to decide who is best qualified.

During nearly 60 years of involvement in Alaska politics, I have observed those who wanted to "be Governor" and those who wanted to "do Governor." Some seek the job for personal benefit; others to provide leadership. There's a big difference.

To judge the most qualified, Alaskans have a road map in our constitution. Unlike most U.S. governors, our governor has extraordinary powers including the appointment of all cabinet officers, judges, boards and commissions and the line item veto to edit state spending.

If the Alaska economy is to prosper, our governor can't just be a politician. He or she must be a leader and must govern Alaska not as another state of the union but as an Owner State. That, too, is rooted in our constitution.

In a keynote address to the Constitutional Convention in 1955, Bob Bartlett, Alaska's delegate to Congress, focused the 55 convention delegates on the need to incorporate in our constitution how to make Alaska economically successful and sustainable.

He told the delegates that if we succeeded in winning 100 million acres in the Alaska Statehood Act (a fight I took on starting in 1952), our constitution must address how to manage and protect those lands and resources.

He warned against two kinds of resource exploitation from Outside: (1) corporations that come, take and leave nothing for the Alaska people, and (2) those who lock up our resources so as not to compete with their holdings elsewhere.

These sobering comments prompted the delegates to write a remarkable Natural Resources Title (Article VIII), the only one like it in the nation. It mandates that the Alaska government must develop and conserve our lands and resources for the "maximum benefit of its people."

In so doing, they created the foundation for our Owner State, a rare combination of commonly owned lands and resources and a democratic political system. And they made it abundantly clear that our governor is pivotal to its success.

As you listen to the candidates in next year's election, don't buy the slogans from the South 48 that don't apply here.

The most important economic issue will be how to get our North Slope natural gas to market. Those candidates who campaign for a "private sector project" have fallen in a trap. That's the last thing we need.

Corporations have their own constituencies, their stockholders. That doesn't make them bad. It's the way business works. But Alaska's governor must ensure that our people are the beneficiaries and must not let the private sector determine our fate.

I had to face this in the 1960s. The oil industry was pulling out of the North Slope when I was elected governor in 1966. I had to force Atlantic Richfield to drill at Prudhoe Bay when they told me they were leaving. "You drill or I will," I warned.

My trump card was the Alaska Constitution: "It's our land and our oil," I explained.

And as interior secretary in 1970 I told Humble Oil (Exxon) that I would tell the American people they were planning to torpedo the trans-Alaska pipeline for their own corporate interest. Our country desperately needed energy and jobs, and the public outrage would have been intense. In both cases, the companies changed course. It was my job to make sure they made decisions that would benefit the needs of the people and not just the bottom line.

With that kind of understanding and intervention both Gov. Parnell and those who follow can truly be successful as governors of our Owner State.
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Walter J. Hickel served as governor of Alaska from 1966-1968 and from 1990-1994 and as U.S. secretary of the Interior from 1969-1970. Founder of the Institute of the North, his latest book is "Crisis in the Commons: the Alaska Solution." He can be reached at wjhickel@gci.net..

CoastZone - Alien Abduction & EMP Attacks

2009-07-14T20:10:00.001-08:00

July 14, 2009 www.coasttocoastam.com

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Alien Abduction:

In the first half of Monday's show, abduction investigator Budd Hopkins discussed his new memoir, in which he explores his life as an artist, and as a pioneer in the field of UFO research. During his decades long investigations, he mentored both David Jacobs and John Mack, who took divergent views on the alien presence. Hopkins said abduction cases suggest a physical reality, with people having scoop marks where the aliens have taken skin samples. Often times abductees report missing time, he detailed, and aliens implant screen memories in them, so people might recall seeing owls, for instance, rather than ETs.

Hopkins finds it unlikely that the government would be staging abductions, as such ET encounters date back to the 1920's. Describing how alien abductions could be investigated if there were greater resources, he outlined a scenario in which mobile vans could be sent to places where abductions have taken place, to psychologically & medically assist people, and collect evidence. He also commented that efforts to send faxes and communications about UFO/ET issues to congressional representatives are counterproductive, as this generally just leads to humor pieces in the press, rather than the subject being taken seriously.

EMP Attacks:

Appearing in the second half of the program, Professor William Forstchen talked about how an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack could disable the power grid over large swaths of America. If fission bombs were detonated above the country, a gamma ray burst would trigger an electromagnetic disturbance, knocking out the infrastructure below it, he explained. Such effects have been demonstrated with high altitude nuclear tests such as Starfish Prime, and can be seen on a smaller scale in this video clip showing what happens to a Ford Taurus that gets zapped by EMP... cont.

Tuesday Bookworm:

The recently released Outbreak! The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior collects hundreds of panics, manias and scares over the centuries, such as 1841's Swiss Preaching Epidemic which was marked by country-wide hallucinatory sermonizing. For more, check out this Q & A with the book's co-author, Robert Bartholomew.

Today in Strangeness:

Though technically still legal tender, the United States withdrew the large denomination bills of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 from circulation on July 14, 1969. On this date in 2003, the US government finally admitted the existence of ' Area 51.'

Tonight's Show & Streamlink Chat, Tues. July 14th:

Streamlink members are invited for a Live Chat with George Noory tonight. Stop by the Chat Room at at 8pm PT/11pm ET to join in the fun and get the inside scoop from the man behind the microphone.

Then, on Coast to Coast AM, filmmaker and paranormal researcher Travis Shortt will discuss his extensive work on Mothman sightings around the world, as well as different cultural/religious interpretations of winged creatures, messengers, and the appearance of other seemingly supernatural entities. Author L.A. Marzulli and filmmaker Charlie McCracken will join in the conversation.

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CoastZone - Lunar & NASA Secrets

2009-07-11T11:48:00.001-08:00

July 8, 2009 www.coasttocoastam.com

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Lunar & NASA Secrets:

On Tuesday's show, C2C science advisor, Richard C. Hoagland discussed how a current NASA return to the Moon has already led to a major new confirmation of the "lunar dome model," and shared evidence for the existence of a "secret space program." As explored in his book Dark Mission, he contended that NASA is actually the originator of Apollo Moon landing hoax theories. They co-opted a fake conspiracy to supplant the real conspiracy-- that there are ancient artifacts on the moon, and that humans are the 'ETs' who have traveled to other planets in the past, he detailed.

A clandestine group has secret technology such as antigravity and free energy, which has enabled setting up bases on the Moon, Hoagland continued. A recent infrared/thermal photograph of the Moon's south pole taken by NASA's LCROSS spacecraft was leaked, and he suggested that yellow perimeter lines in the image are evidence for huge domes on the lunar surface.

Now that a number of nations are sending craft to the Moon, an upcoming crater impact mission being staged by NASA in October could be an attempt to vaporize artificial domes to cover-up evidence of secret space missions over the last 40 years, Hoagland hypothesized. For more, see Part I of Richard's report, The Smoking Gun?

Video Fix:

SCRATCHbot, a newly developed rescue robot with artificial whiskers, may one day be used to locate survivors of natural disasters or people trapped in buildings. Watch a short video as the rat-like robot feels its way around.

Today in Strangeness:

On July 8, 1947 the U.S. Army announced it had recovered a crashed flying disc near Roswell, New Mexico. Quickly afterward they retracted the story, and said it was actually a "weather balloon." On this day in 1951, the city of Paris celebrated its 2,000th birthday.

Tonight's Show, Wed. July 8th:

Writer and physicist Russell Targ will discuss his history creating the Remote Viewing program at the Stanford Research Institute during the Cold War, as well as his relationships with the late Bobby Fischer and Ayn Rand.

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	Streamlink Audio
	Alien Abduction: In the first half of Monday's show, abduction investigator Budd Hopkins discussed his new memoir, in which he explores his life as an artist, and as a pioneer in the field of UFO research. During his decades long investigations, he mentored both David Jacobs and John Mack, who took divergent views on the alien presence. Hopkins said abduction cases suggest a physical reality, with people having scoop marks where the aliens have taken skin samples. Often times abductees report missing time, he detailed, and aliens implant screen memories in them, so people might recall seeing owls, for instance, rather than ETs.

	Hopkins finds it unlikely that the government would be staging abductions, as such ET encounters date back to the 1920's. Describing how alien abductions could be investigated if there were greater resources, he outlined a scenario in which mobile vans could be sent to places where abductions have taken place, to psychologically & medically assist people, and collect evidence. He also commented that efforts to send faxes and communications about UFO/ET issues to congressional representatives are counterproductive, as this generally just leads to humor pieces in the press, rather than the subject being taken seriously. EMP Attacks: Appearing in the second half of the program, Professor William Forstchen talked about how an EMP (electromagnetic pulse) attack could disable the power grid over large swaths of America. If fission bombs were detonated above the country, a gamma ray burst would trigger an electromagnetic disturbance, knocking out the infrastructure below it, he explained. Such effects have been demonstrated with high altitude nuclear tests such as Starfish Prime, and can be seen on a smaller scale in this video clip showing what happens to a Ford Taurus that gets zapped by EMP... cont.

	Tuesday Bookworm: The recently released Outbreak! The Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Social Behavior collects hundreds of panics, manias and scares over the centuries, such as 1841's Swiss Preaching Epidemic which was marked by country-wide hallucinatory sermonizing. For more, check out this Q & A with the book's co-author, Robert Bartholomew. Today in Strangeness: Though technically still legal tender, the United States withdrew the large denomination bills of $500, $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 from circulation on July 14, 1969. On this date in 2003, the US government finally admitted the existence of ' Area 51.' Tonight's Show & Streamlink Chat, Tues. July 14th: Streamlink members are invited for a Live Chat with George Noory tonight. Stop by the Chat Room at at 8pm PT/11pm ET to join in the fun and get the inside scoop from the man behind the microphone. Then, on Coast to Coast AM, filmmaker and paranormal researcher Travis Shortt will discuss his extensive work on Mothman sightings around the world, as well as different cultural/religious interpretations of winged creatures, messengers, and the appearance of other seemingly supernatural entities. Author L.A. Marzulli and filmmaker Charlie McCracken will join in the conversation.

	Streamlink Audio
	*Lunar & NASA Secrets:* On Tuesday's show, C2C science advisor, Richard C. Hoagland discussed how a current NASA return to the Moon has already led to a major new confirmation of the "lunar dome model," and shared evidence for the existence of a "secret space program." As explored in his book Dark Mission, he contended that NASA is actually the originator of Apollo Moon landing hoax theories. They co-opted a fake conspiracy to supplant the real conspiracy-- that there are ancient artifacts on the moon, and that humans are the 'ETs' who have traveled to other planets in the past, he detailed.

	A clandestine group has secret technology such as antigravity and free energy, which has enabled setting up bases on the Moon, Hoagland continued. A recent infrared/thermal photograph of the Moon's south pole taken by NASA's LCROSS spacecraft was leaked, and he suggested that yellow perimeter lines in the image are evidence for huge domes on the lunar surface. Now that a number of nations are sending craft to the Moon, an upcoming crater impact mission being staged by NASA in October could be an attempt to vaporize artificial domes to cover-up evidence of secret space missions over the last 40 years, Hoagland hypothesized. For more, see Part I of Richard's report, The Smoking Gun?

	*Video Fix:* SCRATCHbot, a newly developed rescue robot with artificial whiskers, may one day be used to locate survivors of natural disasters or people trapped in buildings. Watch a short video as the rat-like robot feels its way around. *Today in Strangeness:* On July 8, 1947 the U.S. Army announced it had recovered a crashed flying disc near Roswell, New Mexico. Quickly afterward they retracted the story, and said it was actually a "weather balloon." On this day in 1951, the city of Paris celebrated its 2,000th birthday. *Tonight's Show, Wed. July 8th:* Writer and physicist Russell Targ will discuss his history creating the Remote Viewing program at the Stanford Research Institute during the Cold War, as well as his relationships with the late Bobby Fischer and Ayn Rand.