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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/23/kicking-it-in-kincaid-gallery/
Kincaid Park Photo Gallery: Part of a year long adventure to take photos at all of Anchorage's many parks and trails... Or at least as many as we can!
Kicking it in Kincaid [GALLERY]
Kicking it in Kincaid [GALLERY] -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/23/tmht-9/
Need a buddy? Check out our weekly feature of adoptable pets and events surrounding pet adoption from across Alaska. Maybe you’ll find a friend to bring home.
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/19/spenard-and-south-anchorage-farmers-market/
It’s been a cold and slow start to the 2013 market season in Anchorage Alaska. On May 18, James visited two local markets to capture some photos.
Spenard and South Anchorage Farmers' Markets
Spenard and South Anchorage Farmers' Markets -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/18/saturday-morning-funnies-this-week-in-internet-memes-36/
Every week, we troll the tubes to bring you the best internet memes. Why? Because we want you to start off your Saturday morning with a smile, a spit-take, and maybe a chuckle.
Saturday Morning Funnies: This Week in Internet Memes
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/17/news-roundup-051713/
Welcome to the return of the Weekly News Roundup! We parse the intertubes to bring you news stories you might have missed, or that we think deserve a second read.
News Roundup for May 17, 2013
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/16/btwd-2013/
Anchorage gets ready to participate in its 9th Annual Bike to Work Day, so strap on a helmet and get those spokes turning!
Friday is Bike to Work Day, Anchorage!
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/16/tmht/
Need a buddy? Check out our weekly feature of adoptable pets and events surrounding pet adoption from across Alaska. Maybe you’ll find a friend to bring home.
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/15/the-market-is-open/
This weekend marked the opening of the Downtown Market and Festival.
The Market is Open: Downtown Anchorage Market and Festival Opening Weekend
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/15/one-night-only-marian-call-returns-to-anchorage-video/
Friday night in Anchorage, phenom Marian Call will grace the stage for one night only. We think it's the place to be.
One Night Only: Marian Call Returns to Anchorage [VIDEO]
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/13/the-lori-drive-family-feud-what-the-assembly-really-needs-to-fix-is-itself/
A bizarre event showed how off the mark the assembly's recent policy proposals have been.
The Lori Drive Family Feud and the Anchorage Assembly
The Lori Drive Family Feud and the Anchorage Assembly -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/12/heres-to-the-mothers-on-the-bus/
An ode to the tireless moms who need our public transit system, and a reminder to the rest of us to have a little more patience.
Here's to the Mothers on the Bus
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/12/what-our-mamas-taught-us/
In honor of Mother's Day, we at the Alaska Commons would like to honor our maternal figures with a list of some of the best advice they gave us (whether we listened or not).
What Our Mamas Taught Us
What Our Mamas Taught Us -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/11/smf-36/
Every week, we troll the tubes to bring you the best internet memes. Why? Because we want you to start off your Saturday morning with a smile, a spit-take, and maybe a chuckle. Because you’re awesome, people love you – or in some cases don’t at all – and you deserve it.
Saturday Morning Funnies: This Week in Internet Memes
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/10/shake-a-tailfeather-gallery/
It was cold and windy and there's still lots of snow on the ground, but the birds of Creamers field put on a good show yesterday. Here are some highlights.
Shake A Tailfeather [Gallery]
Shake A Tailfeather -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/09/the-2013-nyo/
Warren Jones and Zach Roberts highlight some of the best moments from the final day of the 2013 Native Youth Olympics.
The 2013 Native Youth Olympics: "atausiq, malġuk, piŋasut, ki!"
The 2013 Native Youth Olympics: "atausiq, malġuk, piŋasut, ki!" -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/09/take-me-home-tonight-adoptable-pets-from-alaska-shelters-8/
Need a buddy? Check out our weekly feature of adoptable pets and events surrounding pet adoption from across Alaska. Maybe you’ll find a friend to bring home.
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/08/nyo-jumps-in-motion/
Watch some awesome gifs of teens competing in the 2013 NYO Games in Anchorage.
Watch NYO Games Jumps-In-Motion
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/07/talk-nerdy-episode-4-free-comics-and-the-power-of-the-fourth/
May 4th was both Star Wars Day and Free Comic Book Day. James Shewmake took the time to visit the Comic Shop of Fairbanks, take some pictures, and make some observations on the future of comic fandom.
Talk Nerdy Episode 4: Free Comics and the Power of the Fourth
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/05/06/ao-63-halls-fix-for-the-public-process-is-to-restrict-it-further/
The Anchorage Assembly takes up AO-63; seeks to codify a public input process.
AO-63: Hall's Fix for the Public Process is to Restrict it Further
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/25/dammit-alaska-its-spring-gallery/
Right now Alaskans need a friendly reminder that it is, in fact, Spring time. We're here to help.
Dammit Alaska, It's Spring! [Gallery]
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/24/keynote-speaker-bernardo-ruiz-talks-about-the-importance-of-journalism-at-akpressclub/
Bernardo Ruiz gave the keynote address at the 2013 Alaska Press Club Conference, speaking of his film "Reportero" and the importance of journalism.
Keynote Speaker Bernardo Ruiz Talks About the Importance of Journalism at #AKPressClub
Keynote Speaker Bernardo Ruiz Talks About the Importance of Journalism at #AKPressClub -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/24/akpressclub-coverage-dermot-cole-accepts-1st-amendment-award/
1st Amendment Award recipient Dermot Cole talks about the history of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner at the 2013 Alaska Press Club awards.
#AKPressClub Coverage: Dermot Cole accepts 1st Amendment Award
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http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/23/breaking-bad-finding-where-journalism-fits-in-the-digital-era/
Last week reminded us of the utility social media provides in journalism, but it cannot replace journalism. Both the public and the media need to figure that out quickly.
Breaking Bad: Finding Where Journalism Fits in the Digital Era
Breaking Bad: Finding Where Journalism Fits in the Digital Era -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/21/brew-for-the-soul-anchorage-pub-hosts-alaskas-first-beer-and-hymns-event/
One Anchorage church has found a unique way to raise funds for their food bank: beer and hymns.
Brew for the Soul: Anchorage Pub Hosts Alaska's First 'Beer and Hymns' Event
Brew for the Soul: Anchorage Pub Hosts Alaska's First 'Beer and Hymns' Event -
http://www.alaskacommons.com/2013/04/17/keeping-it-real-in-urban-alaska/
Keeping it real as an Alaska Native in urban Alaska can be difficult, but it's important to try.
Keeping It Real in Urban Alaska
Keeping It Real in Urban Alaska
News Roundup for May 17, 2013
Every week, we parse the intertubes to bring you news stories you might have missed.
READ MORE
The Lori Drive Family Feud and the Anchorage Assembly
A bizarre event showed how off the mark the assembly’s recent policy proposals have been.
READ MORE
AO-63: Hall’s Fix for the Public Process is to Restrict it Further
The Anchorage Assembly takes up AO-63; seeks to codify a public input process.
READ MORE
Breaking Bad: Finding Where Journalism Fits in the Digital Era
Breaking Bad: Finding Where Journalism Fits in the Digital Era
READ MORE
Kicking it in Kincaid [GALLERY]
Kincaid Park Photo Gallery: Part of a year long adventure to take photos at all of Anchorage’s many parks and trails… Or at least as many as we can!
READ MORE
Take Me Home Tonight: Adoptable Pets from Alaska Shelters
Need a buddy? Check out our weekly feature of adoptable pets and events surrounding pet adoption from across Alaska. Maybe you’ll find a friend to bring home.
READ MORE
Spenard and South Anchorage Farmers’ Markets
James visited two local markets to capture the cold and slow start to the 2013 market season.
READ MORE
Saturday Morning Funnies: This Week in Internet Memes
Every week, we troll the tubes to bring you the best internet memes. Start your Saturday with a smile, a spit-take, and a chuckle.
READ MORE
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