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  • Jaycee Dugard – System Failure

    When I was a child, we used to shudder at the neighbor who forever had to do her dishes when we had company.  Her kitchen window faced ours and there was only about 10 ft separating the two.   We seem to know what our neighbors are doing, who they’re messing [...]
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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 8:57am EDT
    by Misty

  • Save the wolves – boycott Idaho Potatoes

    An animal activist group called, Friends of Animals, based in Connecticut, is upset over Idaho’s proposed wolf hunts. They suggest boycotting Idaho Potatoes. Ouch! That could hurt! Yet, its one way to show us Idahoans what a bunch of fools we are. This whole issue with wolves has forever been a [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 8:09pm EDT
    by Misty

  • NICU unit at EIRMC

    Wow, the NICU unit at EIRMC right here in Idaho Falls, is the talk of the uh…well the NICU, but it should be the talk of the town.  They are delivering babies as tiny as 22.6 weeks, who not only survive, but become healthy with the help of the doctors [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Cheney in trouble – blames Obama

    Number of comments: 1
    How often do we hear this? Someone gets their butt in hot water and finds a scapegoat. Former Vice President Dick Cheney is now stating that the Justice Dept’s decision to review waterboarding is a political move on the part of Obama, because Cheney says, the only rationale behind this is [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 7:46pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Obama Tags?

    Number of comments: 2
    Rex Rammell blew it big time! A GOP rally attendee shouted a question about “Obama tags” (referring to Idaho’s wolf hunt) and Rammell’s response was, “The Obama Tags? We’d buy some of those.” Bad, bad, bad! Shame on Rex Rammell. Is he the one encouraging students in Rexburg to chant “Assassinate [...]
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    Posted: August 30, 2009, 8:47am EDT
    by Misty

  • Most Recent Poll – the Economy

    Number of comments: 2
    So far we have quite a few votes on our most recent poll asking if you approve of Barack Obama’s efforts to improve the economy. The vast majority say “No” they don’t approve. A small percent say he could do better. And a few more say “yes.” For those who do [...]
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    Posted: August 29, 2009, 8:57am EDT
    by 1 engineer

  • FTC Banning Telemarketer’s Robo-Calls

    Number of comments: 2
    Wow, how cool is that?  Just last week, I was lugging in groceries when my cell phone went off.  Yep, I’m on the DNC list, but little does that matter.  A restricted call comes through and not quite sure what that’s about, I answer.  First a pause, then, it happens….”GET [...]
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    Posted: August 29, 2009, 8:49am EDT
    by Misty

  • Tribute to Edward M. Kennedy

    Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, 77, lion of the Senate died at his home after a long battle with brain tumor. Sen. Kennedy has a lengthy list of legislative achievements including health care, civil rights, education, immigration and much more. The “Kennedy Curse” was as long as Sen. Edward Kennedy’s list of achivements. [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 7:30pm EDT
    by 1 engineer

  • Missing –

    Lexie Dowdy is 5′ 7″, 135 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. She has two noticeable birthmarks. One is on her chin and the other on her neck (see photo). She was last seen Friday August 21st 2009. If you have any information about where she is, please contact her parents [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 6:25am EDT
    by Misty

  • Is Michael Vick truly remorseful?

    Number of comments: 6
    Some have doubts. His body language and words don’t say that he’s remorseful according to at least a few people. Michael Vick never once acknowledges remorse for torturing dogs. The bulk of his remorse is geared towards letting his team down, disappointing those who love and care about him, and [...]
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    Posted: August 17, 2009, 6:31pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Headlines to ponder

    Number of comments: 10
    Largest pot farm in Idaho History seized Now that’s a whole lot of medicinal treatment sitting at the Bingham county police station!  Over 67 hundred plants were confiscated, amounting to some $20 million in marijuana! Suggestions folks? Leave water for immigrants, get arrested (CNN) — An Arizona man caught leaving water bottles in the [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 7:33pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Robert Manwill should be alive today

    Number of comments: 4
    So many of us here in Idaho have been following the case of Robert Manwill, the 8-year old boy who was missing and then found dead in a canal not far from where he went missing. The police have confirmed foul play. Little Robert didn’t stand a chance. The police [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 3:07pm EDT
    by 1 engineer

  • Educational Health Care Rally

    Number of comments: 5
    Slightly edited version – Host: Snake River Coalition Date: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Key Bank Parking Lot Idaho Falls Street: Broadway & Memorial Description: Over 30% of Idahoans are uninsured.  Right now, the conservative opponents of health care insurance reform are being financed by the health care industry.  [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 8:53am EDT
    by Misty

  • Is your dog smarter than your toddler?

    Number of comments: 2
    CNN Ouch! But maybe so! (CNN) — Your dog may not actually be smarter than somebody’s honor student — popular bumper stickers aside. But your canine companion might well be smarter than their toddler, according to a growing body of research on how dogs think. The smartest dog breeds are on par mentally [...]
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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 7:30am EDT
    by Misty

  • Burger King rules taken a baby step too far

    Number of comments: 2
    Whoa!  That no shoes rule got taken over the edge this time around!  A mother and her 6-month old baby were asked to leave a Burger King in Sunset Hills, MO recently because the mother’s 6-month old baby didn’t have shoes on. I read about this yesterday on CNN and had [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 5:18am EDT
    by Misty

  • Holmes Avenue may turn into 3 lanes

    Number of comments: 7
    Finally! If there is one street slow to the punch in Idaho Falls, it’s Holmes Ave. According to the Post Register, that may change. I say, none too soon. This street has been a headache for some time now, years in fact! The only controversy stems if Idaho Falls grows even larger, [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 5:10am EDT
    by Misty

  • Economy down, Suicide up

    Number of comments: 8
    The Courtyard Apartments was a dramatic scene yesterday as the SWAT Team arrived after a call regarding a young, suicidal woman. I questioned why the SWAT Team, but really that’s neither here nor there. This woman did in fact, commit suicide. The economy is down! But I wish I could talk [...]
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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 5:58am EDT
    by Misty

  • 19th Annual Snake River Duck Race

    Number of comments: 2
    Hey, don’t forget to adopt your ducks!  The annual Idaho Falls Duck Race is set to take place August 8th, 2009. Like much of the existing greenbelt, the $104,000 project wouldn’t have been possible without Kenney, his fellow Rotarians, eastern Idahoans and the Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race. Since it began [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:53pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Obama’s Healthcare Plan

    Number of comments: 2
    Someone blogged last week about Obama’s healthcare plan. He shall remain nameless unless he chooses to be exposed. He questioned the fuss among republicans who insist it won’t work because he said, the plan is quite evasive. What’s to argue? How do we know it won’t work as evasive as [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Shelley PD out of control

    Number of comments: 8
    Did anyone hear about Babee? The 14-year old dog who got out of the yard in 90 degree temps and was shot 4 times by the Officer Lewis of the Shelley PD because….”it looked sick” ….huh? Officer Lewis, did you at any point consider calling animal control or perhaps a vet? [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Memorial Drive changes

    Number of comments: 10
    LocalNews8 has this story regarding plans for the expansion of Memorial Drive.  If Idaho Falls goes through with a concept to widen the greenbelt, 210 parking spots will turn  into a community gathering  place with an amphitheater, interactive fountain and pedestrian bridge over the falls.  Wow, sounds great!  But where [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 7:23am EDT
    by Misty

  • Cash for Clunkers extension

    Number of comments: 6
    Do you have an older vehicle sitting in your driveway?  If it’s a 1985 or newer, gets less than 18 miles per gallon of gas, and has a value of less than $4,500, you can now trade that vehicle in for a new car.  Lots of people are doing it!  [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:09am EDT
    by Misty

  • Salvation Army needs your help

    Number of comments: 2
    The Salvation Army is out of money.  There is nothing left to help families find temporary shelter. “The Salvation Army has burned through the money it set aside for emergency housing for local homeless people. A year after spending $1,000 in federal funding on the program, the Salvation Army budgeted $2,500 to [...]
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    Posted: August 05, 2009, 6:04am EDT
    by Misty

  • Woman superglues penis to man’s stomach after affair

    Number of comments: 8
    Okay guys. If you have had, or considered having an affair, read this: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/weird/Love-Quadrangle-Gets-Krazy-52431002.html You may reconsider!  We’ve heard some pretty bizarre stories over the years including the woman who cut off her hubby’s penis after an extra marital affair.  Now we get one who lures him to a hotel and super [...]
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    Posted: August 04, 2009, 8:44pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Been Slackin

    Number of comments: 4
    Hey all; Sorry about the lack of new material for the site.   I have been very busy with both work and family and will now announce the addition of my first grandchild.  “It’s a boy” and he’s gorgeous!  And yes, I’m totally in love with the little man.   So yes, I’ve [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Mother-in-law from hell

    Number of comments: 8
    We’ve all heard the horror stories.  You married the man of your dreams, but his mother is ready to drive you insane!  Or, at least I’ve heard the stories.  Some range from a simply distant relationship, while others avoid their in-laws at all costs. I feel very fortunate.  Not only did [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 6:04am EDT
    by Misty

  • What do we need here in Eastern Idaho

    Number of comments: 10
    I was recently on vacation in a city with a much larger population then we have here. Having been raised in a big city, I’d forgotten all they have to offer. The cultural diversity was seen on virtually every corner. The food, entertainment, markets, everything I saw, had me in [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 5:56pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Senator’s Crapo and Risch plan to vote against Sotomayer

    Number of comments: 3
    Senator Jim Risch states that he plans to vote again Sotomayer due to her stand on the right to bear arms. Crapo gives the same excuse. Both focused on her comments stating the 2nd Amendment is not a “fundamental” right. Risch also cites Sotomayer’s willingness to use foreign law in considering [...]
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    Posted: July 27, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
    by Misty

  • S. Korea threatening deadly attacks on U.S.

    Number of comments: 3
    “We will mercilessly and resolutely counter the enemy’s sanctions with retaliation, its all-out war with all-out war,” Kim told the meeting. “We will deal unimaginably deadly blows at the U.S. imperialists and the South Korean puppets if they ignite a war, obsessed with a foolish ambition.” Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,534855,00.html They aren’t messing around [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2009, 7:12am EDT
    by Misty

  • Store Clerk Broadcasts Robbery

    Here’s some creative and quick thinking:  A clerk flipped the switch on the store intercom and foiled a robbery at an Office Depot store in Chicago. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/25/chicago.foiled.robbery/index.html “A man wearing a light blue button-down shirt and dark slacks entered the store carrying a gun concealed in a folded newspaper, police said. He approached [...]
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    Posted: July 26, 2009, 7:05am EDT
    by Misty

  • Shame felt by parents after sexual assault on 8 year old

    I recognize that different countries have different cultures. But still, I have a difficult time fathoming this: http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/07/24/liberia.arizona.juvenile.assault/index.html An 8 year old girl was lured into a storage area and sexually assaulted by 4 boys ranging in ages 9 to 14. Child protection workers took the girl after the parents attitude [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 9:35am EDT
    by Misty

  • Open Letter to Idaho Senator James E. Risch – I DO want the government involved in my healthcare

    Number of comments: 4
    As a Senator (which is a government position), you have the luxury of healthcare. But you want to deny those who voted for you the same right. [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2009, 8:21am EDT
    by Moderator 1

  • Obama not so popular after all?

    Number of comments: 8
    The Post Register has a short article in today’s paper regarding President Barack Obama’s popularity which it states is a solid 55% approval rating. The rating still beats Clinton and Bush after six months into their presidency. People seem to be losing faith that Obama can improve the economy. The article [...]
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    Posted: July 22, 2009, 5:45am EDT
    by Misty

  • Death Penalty

    Number of comments: 6
    CNN has a story about Mike Graczyk who has spent about 40 hours of his life watching men and women die on death row in Texas.  No state has executed more inmates then Texas.  Many believe this responsibility lies solely on former President George Bush. Graczyk has been on the witness [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 11:13am EDT
    by Misty

  • Are the Breffles really in need?

    Number of comments: 8
    Sunday’s edition of the Post Register, has an article on Bryan and Shannon Breffle.   Bryan works with the U.S. Dept of Energy.  Shannon is a stay at home mom.  They have two disabled children.  The children require extensive medical treatment and must be constantly monitored.   Bryan’s insurance covers most of [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 7:20am EDT
    by Misty

  • Support a Public Option

    Number of comments: 1
    This Thursday, concerned citizens will be meeting at the Senate offices on Memorial Drive to let them know that we want a robust public option in whatever new health care plan they develop.  Don’t let the insurance companies and HMOs eliminate the option that 72% of Americans support.  Medical industry [...]
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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
    by ignatius

  • Another perspective on the high cost of medical care

    Number of comments: 10
    The topic of health care has come up a lot lately both here and in the media. Health care is a concern for all of us. We love to blame politicians, doctors, hospitals, insurance companies and everyone else we can think of. And there is no question, but that all [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Quotable Quotes

    Quotes from someone with a sense of humor! 1. “Sarah Palin’s only weakness, is that she has no strengths.” 2. “All the hate in the world really tends to piss me off.” 3. “The ‘No child left behind’ act, has left them all behind.” 4. “How many have to die in ‘The Name of [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Sarah Palin resigns as Governor of Alaska

    Number of comments: 10
    Now that was a bit unexpected! Or am I out of touch? According to CNN, she will not seek election for a gubernatorial term in 2010. Lt. Governor Sean Parnell will be sworn in on July 26th. In November, Palin officially pardoned a turkey  but then conducted a television interview as another [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2009, 5:31pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Afghanistan War – Strike of the Sword

    Number of comments: 3
    Former President Bush expected the war in Iraq to be short, sweet and to the point.  “Mission Accomplished” he hollered after literally a few days in Iraq.  But the reality is, that mission has yet to be accomplished. Thousands of U.S. Marines stormed into the river valley in southern Helmand province [...]
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    Posted: July 03, 2009, 6:59am EDT
    by Misty

  • 4th of July Fireworks in Idaho Falls

    Number of comments: 10
    Love him or hate him, the Frank Vandersloot-funded “Freedom Celebration” ranks high by any standards. This article ranks Idaho Falls #17, right after Disney World’s “Celebrate America.” Another reviewer ranks Idaho Falls #2, right behind Philadelphia. Speaking of 4th of July festivities in Idaho Falls, the Post Register reported today that [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Hot Weather can spell disaster for your pets

    Number of comments: 2
    Today, right about lunch time (2ish?), I noticed a young gal take her small dog out of her car at an local restaurant. She walked the dog around and let it potty and then put the dog back in the car and headed for the restaurant with another gal. According [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
    by Misty

  • The Fate of Michael Jackson’s Children

    Number of comments: 10
    Okay so you’re all tired of hearing about Michael Jackson. But an important issue still lingers. What happens to the children? Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 12:01pm EDT
    by justme

  • Some Funnies

    Number of comments: 5
    Things to do if you’re bored: Sit in your yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down. If you have a glass eye, tap on it with your pen while talking to others. Sing along at the opera. Make beeping noises when a large person backs up. Signal that [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:15pm EDT
    by Misty

  • New Laws for Idahoans

    Number of comments: 6
    According to the Post Register, 338 bills became law this year, well under the 16-year average of 405. We’ve probably all heard that several services that were provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are facing cuts. House bill, H123, reduced the budget by $10.3 million for the next fiscal [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 12:28am EDT
    by 1 engineer

  • What are we paying for?

    Number of comments: 6
    No additives nor preservatives – pay just a few dollars more! Organically grown – pay just a buck or two more! Let us water down your food/household items! Pay more! While shopping the other day, I headed for the detergent aisle in need of some Soft Scrub cleanser. For the first time, I [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Self Diagnosis

    Number of comments: 10
    Are you a Cyberchondriac? Do you use the internet to diagnose medical conditions? Are you a licensed medical provider? During a recent conversation with a local doctor, he told me how more and more people seem to want to use the internet to diagnose medical issues. He was not happy about the [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2009, 12:22pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Requests for Eagle Rock Talks

    Hi Everyone! On this site, you’ll notice a new theme. Feel free to comment on whether or not you approve. We have received several requests for the site. Please keep in mind that the webmaster has much going on both personally and professionally and not everything is going to happen right away. [...]
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    Posted: June 27, 2009, 9:25am EDT
    by 1 engineer

  • 40 Somethin’ Band Gigs for July 2009

    Number of comments: 2
    Via Tuchiperez: Dates and Places: July 3 Rigby Lake “Celebration of Freedom” 7:30-9:30 p.m. (up to the fireworks display) July 4 Scotty’s Drive In “Scotty’s 4th of July Celebration” 12 pm – 3 pm. July 22 ALive After 5 Downtown Idaho Falls 5 pm- 7:30 pm July 25 Eagle Rock Art Guild Sidewalk Art Show [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
    by Misty

  • They come in three’s

    Number of comments: 10
    Ed McMahon – Farrah Fawcett – Michael Jackson - They come in three’s we’re told and they certainly did! In part due to lack of time, in part due to curiosity, I’ll leave this wide open for your thoughts. [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 6:24am EDT
    by Misty

  • Do you THINK too much?

    Number of comments: 3
    What my secular friends learned a long time ago: The over-examined life isn’t worth living! Yikes!!! This one cracks me up because I’m guilty! Being a navel gazer is exhausting, not to mention a big downer. Do you ever overthink things? Become self-absorbed? Engage in excessive introspection and reflection when ACTION is [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 2:48pm EDT
    by Dawna

  • George Jones attacks 21- year old outside Ammon Target

    Number of comments: 10
    The talk around the office today was that a gal coming out of the Ammon Target last night, was almost kidnapped by a guy who stalked her in the parking lot.  The 21-year old woman managed to get in her car and lock her doors and call 9-1-1.  BCSO managed [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Why bother buying auto insurance?

    Number of comments: 10
    Submitted by: Alice A week and a half ago, my boyfriend was riding his motorcycle down 17th street when an uninsured driver pulled in front of him and caused an accident. Luckily, my boyfriend only suffered a laceration over his eyebrow (requiring several stitches) and damage to his motorcycle. The driver of the car [...]
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    Posted: June 24, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Maher does not go easy on Obama

    Number of comments: 4
    On Friday night, Bill Maher pretty much took on the entire political spectrum. He accused the Democrats of becoming the center-right party, and the Republicans of “moving into a mental hospital.” He accused the Democrats of standing in the way every time Obama tries to take on a progressive cause. [...]
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    Posted: June 22, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Cultural Interlude: “The Hazards of Love”

    Number of comments: 4
    A couple years ago, Mrs. Ignatius gave me The Crane Wife, by The Decemberists. Colin Meloy (originally from Helena) writes complex songs often with a 19th-century flavor.  Released to wide critical acclaim, The Crane Wife included three extended songs that retold a Japanese folk tale about a poor laborer who [...]
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    Posted: June 18, 2009, 7:04am EDT
    by ignatius

  • Cancer Victims take a day off for fun!

    Number of comments: 2
    Is it easier for those who are young enough to be totally unaware of what may happen to them? Cancer is an ugly word. While I have known adult cancer victims who seem to keep their spirits in the midst of chemo and radiation treatment, for many it is an automatic [...]
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    Posted: June 17, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Hitt Road, Woodruff Ave, causing headaches

    Number of comments: 10
    With construction on both Hitt Road and Woodruff Ave taking place, getting around Idaho Falls is a major headache.  Let’s hope the construction is worth the stress! Running errands on one’s lunch hour turns into a two hour migraine. Traffic was backed up on Ammon Road almost a mile in either [...]
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    Posted: June 16, 2009, 5:16am EDT
    by Misty

  • When Ignorance rather than Knowledge begets Confidence - The Dunning-Kruger effect

    Number of comments: 10
    I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon since I began reading and commenting on blogs, discussion and social networking sites. I find it ironic that oftentimes people who are the least skilled at forming and articulating a reasoned argument are the same people most certain of their “knowledge” and “competence.” It happened [...]
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    Posted: June 14, 2009, 6:41pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Justice for all?

    Number of comments: 4
    Sisyphus mentioned the documentary, Thin Blue Line. I’ve called and reserved the show, but haven’t yet seen it. Meanwhile however, I noticed this article on KIDK. NEW YORK (AP) - When undercover detectives busted Jose and Maximo Colon last year for selling cocaine at a seedy club in Queens, there was a [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2009, 9:56pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Our pets

    Number of comments: 3
    Animals have been mentioned a few times now and I’d like to hear about some cute things your animals do that make you smile. This particular T-Shirt, listed on Snorgtees brought a smile to my face because of a cat we had who would actually stash his catnip. Yes, litter-ally (pardon the [...]
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    Posted: June 13, 2009, 6:36am EDT
    by Misty

  • Foxy Knoxy or Nauseas Knoxy?

    Number of comments: 5
    I’ve heard about all I can stomach on Amanda Knox, you know, the Seattle, WA girl who is accused of killing Meredith Kercher in Italy. She thinks she’s hot stuff.  She makes me quite ill. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/12/italy.amanda.knox.trial/index.html While the family of Meredith Kercher continues their grief, the thing top on the mind of [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 6:26pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Ryan Dyer

    Number of comments: 10
    Twenty year old Ryan Dyer died of stab wounds to his heart. Dyer was accused by Steven Mitchell of stealing an iPod and digital camera. Dyer leaves behind a six month old son, Mason. Shane Beausoleil and Samantha Neyman are also behind bars in connection with Dyer’s death. My question is; was it [...]
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    Posted: June 12, 2009, 5:37am EDT
    by Misty

  • Gruesome

    Number of comments: 2
    Miami, Florida has a serial cat killer on the loose. Tommy, a “tuxedo” cat, along with several other cats, was brutally tortured. The crimes against these cats has been called sadistic. Tommy was partially skinned and missing part of his legs. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/11/florida.cats.killed/index.html?iref=werecommend “Miami-Dade Police spokesman Bobby Williams said two of the cat [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 6:09am EDT
    by Misty

  • The END of Existence!

    Number of comments: 1
    Did I wake up too early this morning? I was drinking my morning coffee and listening to the news when the newscasters announced that, “Billions of years from now, other planets could collide with planet earth, causing the end of existence as we know it.” Then they showed a dramatic [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 4:12am EDT
    by Misty

  • Sex Abuse Sentence taken too far?

    Number of comments: 4
    A mentally disabled teen was sentenced to 100 years in a child sex abuse case and the question is, is this a bit much for a teen with an IQ of 47? http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525751,00.html Aaron Hart was found fondling a 6 year old.  The teenager pleaded guilty to five counts of sexual abuse. [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 3:35am EDT
    by Misty

  • Terrorists Animal Activists

    Number of comments: 10
    As Idahogie brought up the issue of Dr. Tiller’s death and the abortion issue, so stands the issues of some animal activists.  I read an article on FAUX (?) this morning about animal activists terrorizing laboratory workers who use animals for such means as finding cures for cancer, etc.   One [...]
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    Posted: June 08, 2009, 8:14am EDT
    by Misty

  • Nancy Grace; Love her? Hate her?

    Number of comments: 10
    CNN tends to be one of my most watched news stations, so Nancy Grace winds up on my screen a lot.   It is my own little love/hate television idol.  I find her annoying, aggravating, irritating, bullheaded, and at times even unreasonable. Then again, she often states what I’d like to and [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Ammon City’s own Police Dept?

    Number of comments: 10
    I’m curious. What do you all think of the idea of Ammon forming their own police department? On the one hand, I think Ammon is in dire need of their own P.D. On the other hand, I don’t know that I trust Ammon City leaders to do this right. Certainly, if they [...]
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    Posted: June 07, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
    by Misty

  • BOOMER TURNED 65 TODAY

    Number of comments: 6
    Submitted by:  Boomer …and so far, it’s been an interesting day! I awoke this morning at around 4 a.m.- I heard a faint knocking that sounded like it was on my front storm door. Went downstairs wearing only my boxers, a t-shirt and flops, all mad because I thought I was either being pranked [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 4:37pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Another Nightmare

    Number of comments: 3
    Dr. George Tiller, American hero “In 1994 my wife and I found out that she was pregnant.  The pregnancy was difficult and unusually uncomfortable but her doctor repeatedly told her things were fine.  Sometime early in the 8th month my wife, an RN who at the time was working in an [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 7:42pm EDT
    by idahogie

  • The Nature of Morality

    Number of comments: 10
    Discussion on some of the recent posts have me thinking about the nature of morality. Here’s a checklist — see which ones you agree with. Morality is: - A set of rules written by a higher authority (God, Allah, FSM, etc.). If you conform, you’re rewarded; if you don’t, you’re punished. - A [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Infallible Conservatism

    Number of comments: 10
    There seems to be a tendency among GOP supporters, and the right in general, to think that their core philosophy is infallible.  For some reason, they believe that conservatism cannot fail – that it provides the perfect solution to any problem.  Therefore, when their leaders screw up big-time, as did George [...]
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    Posted: May 31, 2009, 9:47am EDT
    by idahogie

  • Memorial Day Rally in Idaho Falls

    Number of comments: 10
    Submitted by Jeffrey Leuschen  On Memorial Day I attended the rally here in Idaho Falls as a way to honor my late uncle, a disabled veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War Two.  The rally started out as a fitting tribute to our fallen soldiers, and I was truly [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 10:32am EDT
    by Moderator 1

  • Prop H8

    Number of comments: 10
    Submitted by Dan Henry A goose provides a visual interpretation of the California Supreme Court decision   I’m pissed.  Even the fulfillment of last week’s wish that President Obama nominate Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court couldn’t improve the day.  I’m still waiting for someone to provide the detailed legal analysis (where are [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 8:10am EDT
    by Misty

  • An End to the Recession?

    Number of comments: 3
    Woooohoooo! Various sources are spreading the news that the recession is ending and there are no mores shoes to drop. New claims for unemployment insurance are usually the best single leading indicator of the end of a recession. The monthly average for claims normally peaks one or two months before the [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Coping with Major Life Changes …

    Number of comments: 8
    Submitted by Dawna Life requires a whole lot of letting go. A lot of dealing with stress and change. Many of us have dealt with major changes this past year: lost homes, lost fortunes, lost jobs, lost dreams. Over the course of a lifetime, there are so many things to let go [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Barbie Turns 50!

    Number of comments: 10
    Oh boy! Barbie turns the big 5-0! No wrinkles for that gal, no having to dye her grey hair, no arthritis, no physical problems whatsoever. Her popularity has never declined. I always did envy her grace and charm and ability to hold her young age and beauty. According to KIDK, Barbie [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 7:14am EDT
    by Misty

  • Affairs of the heart

    Number of comments: 9
    Have you ever had an emotional affair? Has your spouse? Do you feel guilty? Do you sneak around in an effort to be with or talk to that affair of the heart? Do you believe you are betraying your spouse? There is no sex involved, no physical intimacy whatsoever. Are [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 6:32am EDT
    by Misty

  • Idaho Ranks high in teen suicide

    Number of comments: 5
    We’ve written about how high Idaho ranks in child abuse, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, teen pregnancy, and a multitude of other problems associated with our children. Now add something new to the list: Suicide. Did you know: Idaho has the third-highest teen suicide rate in the nation. It’s consistently among the [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 6:27am EDT
    by Misty

  • Pocatello students kick two week old chicken to death

    Number of comments: 4
    POCATELLO (AP) — Five students at Highland High School in eastern Idaho have been punished after a baby chicken was kicked to death in what administrators are calling a senior class prank gone wrong. Principal David Ross said some high school seniors brought six chickens into the school building in Pocatello [...]
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    Posted: May 24, 2009, 6:20am EDT
    by Misty

  • YACLTE - or, Yet Another Crazy Letter to Editor

    Number of comments: 9
    In the Post Register on May 12, editor and publisher Roger Plothow states that “claims that President Barack Obama isn’t an American citizen” have been debunked. This is simply false. The Constitution states that only a natural-born citizen can be president of the United States. If President Obama is a [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 4:26am EDT
    by Misty

  • Commencement Speeches and Carl Sagen … Pale Blue Dot

    Number of comments: 3
    It’s that time of year again for graduations and commencements addresses. President and Mrs. Obama have both been invited to address graduates: the President delivering commencement speeches at Arizona State University, Notre Dame and the United States Naval Academy; and Mrs. Obama at the University of California at Merced. One of [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • 10 Things Your Real Estate Agent Wants To Tell You, But Won’t …

    Number of comments: 10
    Borrowed from Active Rain …. this is great. Anyone who has ever bought or sold a home may get a chuckle out of this. And if you’re a Realtor you most certainly will. Now that the selling season in our area is heating up, I’ve been handling a lot more [...]
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    Posted: May 20, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Evil Kilt

    Number of comments: 10
    Submitted by Cassandra This story is making me shake my head and wonder about people. The principal of a Utah middle school has been asked to apologize for forcing a kilt-wearing student to change his clothes. Weber School District spokesman Nate Taggart says Craig Jessop has been asked to extend an apology to [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 9:21am EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Bonneville County Sheriffs Office - a challenging career indeed!

    Number of comments: 3
    Wanted: Sheriff Deputy - Would you like a challenging career that offers life threatening danger, greater responsibility, an opportunity to improve your status, and the chance to take your family to poverty level? For more information, call the Bonneville County Sheriffs Office at 529-1310. Well okay, perhaps not total poverty, but [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 4:57am EDT
    by Misty

  • 120 degrees + 150 times - toilet = fun?

    Number of comments: 4
    120 degrees + 150 times - toilet = fun “For six days, people from across the world — accountants, school teachers, farmers, CEOs — will run 150 miles, the equivalent of five consecutive marathons, across one of southern Africa’s most remote landscapes. Without showers, toilets or beds, the racers must fend for [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Favorite Summer Activities in East Idaho

    Number of comments: 2
    http://www.localnews8.com/global/story.asp?s=10372326 Wow, Lava Hot Springs got a new 60 ft water slide! Looks fun! Looks SCARY! It looks like summer is finally here! What are your favorite outdoor activities in and around the area?  What do you love most about summer? I can think of a few: 1) White water rafting 2) Boating 3) Golf 4) Fishing [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 9:45am EDT
    by Misty

  • Farrah Fawcett’s Medical Information Leaked

    Number of comments: 2
    http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0779710/ I recently watched an interview with Farrah Fawcett regarding how she found out that her medical information had been leaked to the press and how devastated she felt as a result. It happens all too often. But then, only once, is all too often. Confidential medical information is leaked to someone [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 6:40am EDT
    by Misty

  • Headlines that don’t quite fit the story

    Number of comments: 1
    Does anyone else notice that often times headlines don’t fit the story? I notice this on FoxNews a lot. Today for example, Fox reports - Obama May Order More Troops to War. Does this sound like more of a probability that Obama is considering sending more troops to Afghanistan? Click the link [...]
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    Posted: May 17, 2009, 6:16am EDT
    by Misty

  • Favorite Recipes

    Number of comments: 5
    Every once in awhile on shakesville (one of my hubby’s favorite blogs) they share an amazing recipe that becomes a family favorite. Last night for my book club I made one of my favorites … Quiche. This dish always brings rave reviews and a lot of requests for the recipe. So, [...]
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    Posted: May 13, 2009, 9:14am EDT
    by salt and pepa

  • Tribute to Reed Hansen

    Number of comments: 9
    State Representative, Reed Hansen, 79, dies. Well, I’m not surprised since I know that he’s been ill for awhile now, but I am sad.  The Hansen family has been in and out of our lives for as far back as I can remember. Hansen was a Republican leader and a very well [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 5:32am EDT
    by Misty

  • So long Marty!

    Number of comments: 2
    Marty Trillhaase: This is a cut n paste from the PR - Here’s your chance to tell Marty Trillhaase how you really feel. The Post Register will be hosting a reception in his honor from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Post Register’s offices, 333 Northgate Mile in Idaho Falls. Please [...]
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    Posted: May 10, 2009, 5:15am EDT
    by Misty

  • Mom’s Greatest Gift

    Number of comments: 6
    Tomorrow is Mother’s Day 2009! Let’s hear it from both mothers and children. What was your greatest gift from your mother? What is the greatest gift that you as a mother, would like to give your children? What are the most important things your mother ever taught you about life? If you [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 7:38am EDT
    by Misty

  • The Problem with Children Today

    Number of comments: 9
    CNN has an article here regarding a Florida boy who was sexually assaulted in a locker room by 4 other teenage boys. Its a constant.  Children are abused by other children. We read constantly about children, and they seem to be getting younger all the time, doing horrible things to both [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 7:32am EDT
    by Misty

  • President Obama has a plan to keep jobs over here

    Number of comments: 10
    Submitted by: Cassandra President Obama has a plan to keep jobs over here.  The story - http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Obama-targets-US-firms-apf-15128070.html What do you guys think about this?  For the record, I’m a huge fan (overall).  I recall back in the day when Ross Perot was yipping like a little dog around our ankles, insisting “you hafta [...]
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    Posted: May 05, 2009, 4:51pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Divine Intervention, does it exist?

    Number of comments: 10
    With the previous posts listed on this board, I want to offer something a bit brighter and more along the lines of what I believe. Angels are not just chubby little babies with wings. There are no wings. The Greek word ‘Angelos’ means messenger. Unexplained occurrences and happenings in our lives, leave [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2009, 7:45am EDT
    by Misty

  • LDS and Torture

    Number of comments: 10
    Sorry to bring up another religion-related theme so soon, but did anybody else notice this in the Salt Lake Tribune? Although the decisions which put us in the grim business of torture, body-snatching, extraordinary renditions, making people disappear, indefinite confinement without charges and warrantless wiretapping were made by the president and [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2009, 11:48am EDT
    by ignatius

  • Does money affect friendships?

    Number of comments: 9
    Great article on Money MSN today regarding friendships and money. It begins with the story of two couple in the same financial bracket, who hung out together and formed a true bond.  It ends with one falling off the financial high and the friendship ending. I was curious about this because [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
    by Misty

  • Swine Flu - Avoiding an Epidemic

    Number of comments: 6
    Information worth passing on to everyone you know: The Swine Flu has reached the United States.  Below you’ll find information on protecting yourself and others, in an effort to avoid an epidemic. Centers for Disease Control (CDC); Signs and Symptoms of the Swine Flu In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 2:49pm EDT
    by Misty

  • How Much is Enough?

    Number of comments: 10
    Cassandra’s and Alice’s comments on another post started my gears turning. Has anyone read the new edition of Your Money or Your Life? I’ve heard it’s an excellent book, but haven’t looked into it yet. My understanding is that this book is different than most financial advice in that it doesn’t [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 12:41pm EDT
    by salt and pepa
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