PALIN POTPOURRI

--Former Troopergate commissioner Monegan wants the state personnel board to hold hearing to help clear his name.

--Palin's rural adviser resigns amid criticism of the governor's record on hiring Alaska Natives.

--Alaksa's internal executive ethics investigation of Troopergate has broadened to include other ethics complaints against Palin.

--NY Times profile calls Palin "the most electrifying speechmaker among the four politicians on the major party tickets."