Alaska, whose nickname is Land of the Midnight Sun, has an economy based on oil and natural gas, followed by exports of seafood like salmon and crab. The cost of living in Alaska has long been higher than in the 48 contiguous states — so high, in fact, that Postal workers receive a Cost of Living Allowance that starts at 25% of their base pay. The recent introduction of so-called big-box stores like Wal-Mart (March 2004 in Fairbanks, Alaska) has helped ease the crunch. Gasoline, however, routinely costs 50 cents or more per gallon than it does in the rest of the country. Facts like these illustrate why it’s important for residents of Alaska to use the business yellow pages and online phone listings to shop around for the best deal on virtually everything. CityBook.com launched its online yellow pages to help Alaskans in every part of the state — from Anchorage and Fairbanks to Juneau and Kodiak — find the businesses and services they need. These free business listings cover everything from doctors and dentists to real estate, car repair and restaurants. Let CityBook’s Internet yellow pages guide you to your Alaskan destination. They’re always free to use and just like the yellow pages you know and trust, they’re available around the clock for your convenience.