Anchorage Daily News

DOWN Juneau: Avalanche that cut off capital from its cheap hydropower doesn't qualify as disaster, say Palinistas. So no money, Juneau, honey.

UP Ted Stevens: Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii holds fundraiser for embattled Republican buddy, Sen. Ted. The buddy system lives on in the Senate.

UP Conoco Phillips: Big oil firm's $15 million pledge to UAA follows through on commitment made as part of BP-Arco merger. Next up, the gas line?

DOWN Conoco Phillips: Big oil firm buys naming rights to UAA science building. Real class is when a corporation fronts the money and names it for a deserving educator or scientist.

DOWN Heart Runners: Race canceled for '08, but good hearts still donate.

DOWN Service High pranksters: They'll get their diplomas but may still face criminal charges. Should make for a sober graduation.

DOWN Anchorage grocery shoppers: Our daily bread grows more dear. Better grow more veggies, pick more berries, catch more fish.

UP Elton John fans: Rocket Man hits Anchorage on May 28 for a greatest-hits gig. Haven't had such a classic headliner since Neil Diamond in '99.

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