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Playing the odds
 It’s nearly impossible not to form make-or-break preconceptions about certain films, especially ones involving huge celebrities in clichéd setups. My sister Jill’s initial reaction to the new romantic comedy What Happens In Vegas echoed that of every ...
The statesman
 At first, Sean Parnell is a little underwhelming.
Most politicians, thrown into an interview with a pair of journalists, have a hard time doing anything other than yammering on about themselves (or their opponents) for as long as possible.
You ...
Taste of Turnagain
 The Turnagain House, a pleasant, expansive building right off the highway in Indian, allows diners to linger in the natural scenery of Southcentral Alaska. Huge square windows line the restaurant’s two dining rooms, allowing a panoramic view of Turna ...
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Running
 “I remember when Vancouver, B.C. was a sleepy town,” Anchorage Assembly Vice Chair Sheila Selkregg tells Flashlight over the phone, a few days after the party where she officially announced her candidacy for the mayor’s office. She’s comparing Vancou ...
Genesee, oh Genny
 Sometimes a beer comes along that I just can’t resist. Maybe not the best beer in the world, but one that’s colorful reputation precedes it.
Genesee Cream Ale is exactly such a creature. If you just had a knee-jerk, a grin, or another visceral rea ...
Surf's up
 Generally regarded as the inventors of surf-punk, Southern California trio Agent Orange has managed to sustain a career for almost three decades in spite of the record label disputes that have consistently plagued the band and constrained its recorde ...
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