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Unless you were born with one of those silver spoons, you likely work a day job, sneaking time for your own business when not taking care of someone else's. You're not alone. via Stereogum

“I would like to thank the civic and community leaders around my district for working with us on the projects, as well as Representatives LeDoux and Seaton for their efforts to gain support for these projects in the House.”

'The gavel fell on the second session of the 25th Alaska Legislature early this after lawmakers gave their approval to the final major piece of legislation, the Fiscal Year '2009 Capital Budget. via Seward City News

“I've seen probably 40 or 50 patients so far -- mostly exams, a couple of extractions, a lot of fillings. The community has done a good job getting the word out that we're here.”

Mixed teams of Army, Navy and Air Force health-care providers are spent a week treating hundreds of medically-underserved people as part of Operation Arctic Care 2008 in six remote villages in March in Alaska. via Carolina Flyer Online

A fishing vessel that cracked its hull and began taking on water after its crew tried to plow through several hundred yards of ice was repaired and refloated according to the Coast Guard. via Sailors, Mariners & Warriors League

Published: January 10th, 2008 02:51 PM Last Modified: January 10th, 2008 02:53 PM A fishing vessel that plowed its way through several hundred yards of ice on its way to a boat launch on Kodiak Island cracked ... via Anchorage Daily News

“Obviously. I am deeply honored to win the March of Dimes Nurse of the Year award”

Gwendolyn Carlson never wanted to be "just a nurse." In fact, the 1999 West Virginia Wesleyan College graduate has always aspired to "make a difference in the world." Carlson has clearly met this goal, ... via The Inter-Mountain