'Public Enemies'

"Public Enemies" is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger-the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover's fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis, and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public.

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'Dead Terrorist' enlivens Anchorage fans

When Jeff Dunham performed at Anchorage's Egan Center in 1993, tickets cost less than $20 and 900 curious comedy fans showed up to see the young ventriloquist. Friday night more than 6000 people filled Sullivan Arena to near capacity for his latest visit to the state. Top tickets ran $43.

Time to celebrate

Independence Day is upon us, and it's time to celebrate all things American -- which, in Alaska, includes animals in costume, burlesque dancers, vintage airplanes and running up and down a treacherous mountain just because it's there. Whatever your personal taste, it's a sure bet you'll find a Fourth of July celebration somewhere around the state that reflects your own unique American pride.

She wants him to quit smoking; he wants her to lose weight

I've been in a relationship with a guy for almost a year and we seem to suddenly be finding faults in each other. I'm trying to get him to stop smoking, which I knew he did when we met but didn't notice how bad it is to be around until now. He leaves ashtrays full of stinky butts all over the apartment and doesn't empty them for days. We live in an apartment in the basement of my parents' house, and they are starting to complain.

Decades of dining

When asked to name a stellar Chinese restaurant, people often pause and think for a moment. Sure there are the places that offer flaming drinks or deliver chow mein at four in the morning or even boast the convenience of a nice bowl of egg drop soup before a night in a motel room.

For those folks looking for great night on the town, Girdwood has lots to offer

Sometimes a party girl just wants to get away from it all. But not too far away. And that's where one of my favorite places in Alaska comes in - the ever-enchanting, Subaru-chic idyll of Girdwood.

Cheap eats: Kalua pig plate lunch

A friend was doing some work at the new Hula Hands' restaurant on Fireweed Lane and said the smell of the food was making him want to eat instead of work.