
Seattle's Amanda Knox, whose trial on accusations that she murdered her roommate riveted the public on both sides of the Atlantic, has been found guilty. The decision by the jury of six laymen and two judges came after midnight Friday in a courtroom in this Italian city, where [...]

Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, said today that he’ll announce his candidacy for the 1st District congressional seat on Monday, with announcements in Boise and Coeur d’Alene. Already in the GOP primary race is Iraq war veteran Vaughn Ward; state Rep. Ken Roberts, R-Donnelly, dropped out of the race [...]

Vietnam War veteran Rep. Walt Minnick sat in the auditorium at West Point on Tuesday surrounded by men and women in cadet gray uniforms being told by a president they could lose their lives in another Asian country. “It was an honor to be here, a generation later,” said [...]
I enjoyed sampling some nicely aged Bent beer at the Bentfest in Stickman's driveway Saturday afternoon. Me sums up the Bentfest (photos here): "I just got back home from Bentfest and had a great time. I also now have a coveted stick made my Stickman. I didn't tell Stickman tonight, but'" [...]
Item: Fired CdA officer files claim against city: Man says frivolous complaints led to termination/Alison Boggs, SR. Tort claim here.
More Info: A 17-year veteran of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department filed a $3 million tort claim against the city Tuesday, saying he was fired without cause following a string of [...]
MORE ANTI STREET CAR, WHY CHARGE VETS FOR PARADE?, JESUE LOVES YOU
11/17/09
Bob
Boise, ID
Consultant: This message is for Dave Bieter. I would like to express my utter distaste for what
I read in the Statesman this morning. I cannot believe that someone who I would hope as a
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Killed on Nov. 23, 1951, Pfc. Wilbur John Robinson was one of just seven Yellowstone County residents to die in the Korean War. In 1997 the Veterans Memorial Wall was dedicated on the south lawn of the Yellowstone County Courthouse to honor local men and women who died in wars [...]
Apparently the McCain campaign stuck Sarah Palin with the bill for their vetting her. The $500,000 doesn't seem to have been particularly well-spent.
The details leaking out of her (and Lynn Vincent's) forthcoming book show that she still has plenty to whine about beyond getting stuck [...]
World War II veteran Ray Daves recently went to Washington, D.C., thanks to Inland Northwest Honor Flight.
"Last week Deer Park resident Ray Daves stood in front of the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. He closed his eyes as sobering memories filled his mind. Each gold star on the" [...]
"I came on to HBO looking for a specific Vets Day thread to say thanks to folks like Stickman and other HBO'ers who have served our country. My great grandfather, Roy Hooper, fought in the U.S. Army during World War I in France (Fourth Engineering Battalion, the combat troops'" [...]
The BBC's piece on today's events leads with President Obama's pledge to our veterans, but includes a report of the first German chancellor to join Armistice Day commemorations in Paris. Angela Merkel joined French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the foot of [...]
"Pardon me, but your fly is unzipped." I wanted to say it. I tried to say it. But I just couldn't. A guy I've written for extensively had dropped by my downtown office. His pants were totally unzipped. My officemate and I looked at each other, each silently begging the [...]
Today, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we take time to honor the Veterans of our Armed Forces.The following was submitted by Republican Congressional Candidate Vaughn Ward:
Today we honor the men and women who are serving and have served our country. Thanks to their dedication and sacrifice, we all live in the greatest free nation ever enjoyed in this world. No one has sacrificed more to preserve our Republic [...]
ON VETS–
One thing we should’nt forget
We’ll always be in their debt
Whether a hawk or a dove
If it’s freedom you love
Go out and thank a Vet!
ADVICE TO TJ–
T J Thomson was handily elected
Will he see the trolley is rejected?
If he follows the mayor
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