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How To Dress Like a Southeast Alaskan

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

Although we, like all Americans, dress in myriad styles, there are a few modes of dress that distinguish us as Southeast Alaskans. Two distinctive items can identify the person wearing them with our region to the discerning eye. That is, … Continue reading →

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Cotton Kills

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Mark Zeiger

Alaskans have a common saying: “Cotton kills.” Those two words  remind us to guard against hypothermia, a potentially fatal condition that occurs when one’s body temperature falls below 95°F. As everyone knows, Alaska has a whole lot of outdoors, and … Continue reading →

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