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An Analolg Man in A Digital World

Alan K — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:16:21 +0000

You may have noticed that I blog. And Craig doesn’t. That doesn’t mean Craig doesn’t have anything to say. In fact he’ll be the first to admit he has an opinion on darn near everything. Notice I didn’t say humble opinion. Well, it turns out Craig is an analog man in a digital world. During the show this [...]

Swan Release Recognized for Efforts

Alan K — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:26:28 +0000

The Blackfoot Challenge is a grass roots group working to protect and improve their environment and their rural way of life. A wide array of residents, from all walks of life in the Valley, have joined together for the good of all.

For nine years the Blackfoot Challenge has been r

Crichton Thriller on Al's Book Blog

Alan K — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:16:57 +0000

Count on Michael Crichton to come up with another interesting story line. He’s the same guy that started with Andromeda Strain followed that up with Terminal Man and entertained all ages with Jurassic Park.

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Camping on Memorial Day Weekend, Reservations Recommended

Alan K — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:47 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend is nationally recognized as the beginning of the summer camping season. In Montana that can sort of be a crap shoot. It’s all a matter of if the weather decides to cooperate. Our good friends George and Carole along with Sandy and I would load everything into the campers, hook up the [...]

Amanda and Blake Sing for Oklahoma

Alan K — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:16:01 +0000

Miranda Lambert and husband Blake Shelton did something very special on The Voice last night. They live in Oklahoma and were very moved by how their fellow citizens pulled together to start the recovery in Moore OK, devastated by a tornado on Monday. They did an acoustic version of one of the most moving songs [...]

The Awesome Force of An EF-5 Tornado

Alan K — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:08:00 +0000

Scientists say the tornado that flattened Moore OK was a rare and extraordinarily powerful EF5, capable of lifting reinforced buildings off the ground, hurling cars like missiles and stripping trees free of bark. Wind speeds are estimated to have reached 200 to 210 mph. It’s not the first EF5 to hit the U.S. In 2011 [...]

Multi-tasking Could Lead to Real Problems for Many

Alan K — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:24 +0000

The constant distractions that people now face from emails, texts and social media is ruining our ability to complete tasks as efficiently as we used to and is making us dumber claims a new survey. The study from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania analyzed the impact that juggling modern communications has on someone’s brain [...]

Coffee That Won't Stain Your Teeth

Alan K — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:56 +0000

I love a cup of coffee in the morning. There’s’ nothing quite like the aroma as you take that first sip. It just seems wrong to me to even consider what Colgate/Palmolive has come with and applied to have patented. Here’s what part of the patent application says; “The present invention pertains to an [...]

What Was So Special About Saturday?

Alan K — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:59:17 +0000

How many of you stopped just for a moment this past Saturday and thought about where you were on May 18th 33 years ago? That moment didn’t occur for me until I was sitting out on the deck that evening. May 18th 1980, we were living on the bench east of the Stevensville airport. We [...]

A Better Boat Ramp for Bonner

Alan K — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:22 +0000

Vivica Crowser of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks says the work on the Bonner Weigh Station Fishing Access Site is completed. The site is open again and the rustic boat ramp has been replaced along with other improvements. Over the past month, the site got an improved entry road, a parking area with spaces for vehicles [...]

Just What You Need on Sunday Morning

Alan K — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:59:42 +0000

Here it is early Sunday morning, as you sit there surfing the web and enjoying a first cup of coffee here's another thing to brighten your day. This was Wednesday morning of this past week. Enjoy.

This Could Be a Bumper Crop Year

Alan K — Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:59 +0000

Entomologists (bug experts) are saying this could a bumper crop year forr cicadas on the East coast from the Carolinas to Connecticut. They’re estimated over 1 million cicadas could hatch. A U.N. food agency is pushing a new kind of diet for a hungry world. It’s hailing the likes of grasshoppers, ants and other members [...]

Have You Seen the New Doves?

Alan K — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:40 +0000

A new bird is moving into western Montana, the Eurasian collared dove. FW&P says they’re fairly easy to identify. It looks similar to the mourning dove, it is larger, has a black half-collar on the back of its neck and sports a broad tail squared at the tip. The mourning dove’s tail is pointed. The [...]

Missoula Valley Wildflower Time Is Now

Alan K — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:22:00 +0000

This is the time of year to get out and see all the wild flowers blooming. A good location to see a great display is Mount Sentinel. Trek the trails and you’ll see some colorful displays. Don’t wait too long though some of these blooms don’t last long.

What Do You Have to Say Now Macho Men?

Alan K — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:25:42 +0000

Take two guys with a cavalier attitude toward labor pains. Hook them up to a simulator that uses electrical impulses to recreate what women go through during childbirth. What seemed to be a good idea to them at the outset turned into agony. With wives and doctors at their side they screamed, writhed, and begged [...]

There's a Reason to Get Up at The Crack of Dawn

Alan K — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:19:51 +0000

This time of year you get to see some pretty spectacular sunrises. I get to the office about 4:15 AM, Craig is about an hour behind me. I was standing in the office kitchen, making a cup of coffee this morning about 5:45 and got to enjoy a really nice sunrise. That’s Mount Sentinel with [...]

Montana Blackfoot Trumpeter Swan Release Raffle

Alan K — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:51:31 +0000

You still have time to buy a raffle ticket for the 9th Annual Blackfoot Trumpeter Swan Release. The event is set for Thursday, May 16. The tickets are only $20 and that includes a breakfast at the Ovando School the morning of the release. To purchase a ticket you can call 406-793-3900 or go to [...]

Boating Rules Changes in the Clearwater

Alan K — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:20:32 +0000

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Department is considering a change to the boating regulations on several lakes in the Clearwater/ Blackfoot area; Alva, Marshal and Harpers. The Department is taking public comment right now. Significant changes are being considered to protect wildl

May 13 is Frog Jumping Day, Who Knew?

Alan K — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:20:39 +0000

Boy I’m just filled with inconsequential information today. According to sarajean at Pet in The Pocket,” Frogs make great pocket pets, so you may want to celebrate Frog Jumping Day by getting a frog—or a toad—as a pet. Many frogs are simple to care for, fun to watch, and can be a great first pet

They Taste Like Dry Rice Krispies

Alan K — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:36 +0000

A U.N. food agency is pushing a new kind of diet for a hungry world. It’s hailing the likes of grasshoppers, ants and other members of the insect world as an underutilized food for people, livestock and pets. A new report says 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diets with insects. Insects are high [...]