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Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture The Inupiat people of Barrow, Alaska: 1 of 1

The Real People of the Place We Hunt Snowy Owls The tiny borough of Barrow, or Ukpeagvik (Where We Hunt Snowy Owls), is the big city to many Inupiat (Real People) in the North Slope of Alaska. Over 60% of the 4,500 people in Barrow are Inupiat and are primarily employed by the City of Barrow and oil field-related enterprises...
Business > Management (Other) How quality is expressed in the workplace: 2 of 3

ISO 9001:2000, a Quality Management System Typically referred to as ISO 9000, this management system is often the cause of office jokes and averted eyes when the "ISO Police" walk by. In its simplest form, ISO 9000 is a way you "walk the talk" and prove to other companies that your business is organized and focused on improv...
Home & Garden > Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits How to deal with wildlife in a vegetable garden: 12 of 12

Dealing with wildlife in a vegetable garden has a unique flavor in Alaska. Moving here in the early spring, I was ecstatic to think that I'd have fresh strawberries in only a couple of months. Never mind that it freezes in late August, I'd use plenty of fertilizer. I love gardening, I really do. Then the truth of gardening i...
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs How to become a financial advisor: 2 of 2

The definition of a Financial Advisor can range from someone who tells you about a sale at the supermarket to someone who controls your life's savings. Most people think of a Financial Advisor as a Stockbroker, since much of the work in both realms is investment-oriented. Of course, there are specialties that further define ...