Hello, everybody. I'm back in business after two weeks with a brand new computer (and with Windows 7!), so let's get right to it.

We begin first up with, of course, the investigation into the fatal plane crash in Dillingham late Monday night that killed former Sen. Ted Stevens and four others with former NASA head Sean O'Keefe among the survivors. The NTSB have finished their investigation at the crash site and are now turning their attention to eyewitnesses, hoping to create a concise timeline.

The plane, a 1957 De Havilland DHC-3T, was owned by GCI; one of its executives, Dana Tindall, was among the five perished in the crash. The site was being 800 to 850 feet up a hillside and had slid uphill about 100 feet before stopping. The pilot also didn't file a flight plan with the Federal Aviation Administration before takeoff, and the plane was reported overdue by GCI early Monday evening.

Because of its age, the De Havilland was missing a technology which allowed pilots to to see cockpit displays and weather information, though there were upgrades to the plane. But unlike most planes, it wasn't equipped with a black box.

Stevens of course was the biggest loss of them all, and a funeral is set for Wednesday at Anchorage Baptist Temple followed by a separate memorial the following Tuesday at All Saints Episcopal Church also in Anchorage. Both events will be open to the public and I'm sure a lot of dignitaries will be in attendance to help say their final goodbyes to a senator who knew how to walk the walk and talk the talk representing this very state he loved.

By the way...the last plane crash Ted was involved in, he survived that but his first wife didn't. That was at Anchorage International Airport in 1978.

Now Ted Stevens, like all other high-profile politicans, has always flown first class. I should know because Sen. Lisa Murkowski and I were on the same flight one time while heading to North Carolina for Grandma Mildred's funeral, though a curtain separated us between first class and coach.

And thankfully, it was on Northwest, where their flight attendants have always been cordial. Now why am I bringing this up? Two words: Steven Slater!

Yes, we're talking about the JetBlue flight attendant who literally went gung ho following a flight from Pittsburgh to New York earlier this week by spewing a series of expletives over the loudspeaker, announcing "I quit!", snatched a couple of beers, and slid down the rescue chute at JFK Airport. From there, he headed to his car and went home where he was arrested for criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, and criminal trespassing in various degrees. And there have been other accounts according to passengers that Slater may have one too many before the flight.

So, who is this guy? From what we've learned, his career started in 1994 working for three different airlines including TWA and Delta before joining JetBlue. Since the little incident, Slater has gained a cult following on Facebook with over 160,000 likes and counting. Most of them have applauded Steven for going Peter Finch (well, his character in "Network") on us.

The only times I hear the words "I quit!" are in wrestling matches. But in the case of Steven Slater, this one wasn't fake.

And last but not least...once upon a time, Sonny Bono after years of making music --while making love with Cher -- put all that aside and headed to politics, first as mayor of Palm Springs and later in Washington on the House floor. At the same time, actor Clint Eastwood pulled double duty running things as Carmel, California mayor. Oh, yeah...let's not forget Jesse Ventura and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Well, guess who's the next celebrity to follow their lead now? Levi Johnston!! That's right; the father of Bristol Palin's baby is back on the market again wants to run for mayor of Wasilla, Alaska -- yes, Sarah Palin's pre-gubernatorial job -- in 2012. But there is one problem: He's 32, and doesn't have a high school diploma!

Levi's also shooting a reality show, "Loving Levi", which so far doesn't have a buyer. As far as wanting to be Wasilla mayor is concerned, you have to start your political career from the ground up; starting with a city council or borough seat, THEN mayor. But if you really want to go all the way, continue with a state house or senate position, followed by the same thing in Washington; and if you think you're qualified enough...THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!

It would be the ultimate nightmare if Levi Johnston takes the Oath of Office on the steps of Capitol Hill, and if he does...well, I'm staying right here in Fairbanks; forget about moving to another country! So long and stay strong.