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Features

• Dreams of a Nonsmoker The nicotine patch was a highly effective aid in the effort to quit smoking. But it came with a few interesting side effects... (3-25-98)

• Sacred or Profane American Indians have been holding off development of the Ward Valley Low Level Radioactive Waste Facility for a number of years now. After spending a few days in their encampment, it not only became clear why their demonstration is so effective, but that it can also be a lot of fun. (3-18-98)

• A Cure for Autism? Alaska's groundbreaking work in effective, affordable treatment for autism provides success rates approaching a cure for almost half of the participants. The Sidebar features a touching interview with a participating family. (8-8-96)

• Of Thieves and Scoundrels Alaska's Child Suppert Enforcement Agency is well-known for using extreme tactics to get what they want. And in Fred's case, it seems they didn't let a little thing like the law get in their way. (5-18-95)

• Violent Femmes/Peaceful Men From their music, you wouldn't guess that Gordon Gano is a devout Baptist. Gano and his brother talk about what it was like to grow up in a religious family, and how the Femmes reconcile their music with their faith. (2-8-96)

• Post-apocalyptic Biking at Jim Creek Gun-toting off-road maniacs in Palmer sure know how to party in a dust storm. But is this any place to be biking? (5-16-96)

• Heart of Darkness - LA Riot coverage for the Fish Rap Live! As an L.A. native, I was enthralled when riots broke out after a Simi Valley jury declared the officers who beat Rodney King to be innocent, and went down with a team of reporters to cover the incident.

Editorials

• The righteous path didn't become apparent to me until the next day - after I'd dumped my uninvited, mentally-ill houseguest on the street. (7-3-96)

• Fake letters to the editor are bunk, I say. Institutionally-created 'public opinion' has become pervasive. Many organizations are defrauding the journalistic community in addition to their elected representatives. (6-27-96)

• Gunfight generates excitement, reflection When the gangsters caught an innocent volleyball player in the crossfire, I watched in horror from my office window. After bandaging the victim and identifying the perps, I realized I'd learned a bit more about drive-by shootings. (6-6-96)

• Their sexist sign pissed me off Surely there are more important things in this world than gender-neutral language, but I wasn't about to tolerate their intolerance. This article sparked a month's worth of media attention, and lost us a lucrative advertising contract. (4-25-96)