Wild Card/Thursday -- 5/4/06
You have much to keep you busy below and in the comments section, HBOers. But that shouldn't stop you from starting your own thread with this Wild Card ...
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2006
Is This What Idaho Quartermeisters Have In Mind?
"Hmmm ... I wonder who complains more about Californians, the people in Idaho or the people in Oregon -- Dang."
Jerry Jaeger Said -- What?
In the Coeur d'Alene Press coverage today of the 20th anniversary of the Coeur d'Alene Resort, Hagadone Hospitality partner Jerry Jaeger said: "When Bob (Templin) and Bill (Reagan) decided to sell the company they went straight to Duane and asked if he had an interest."…
Doug Fredericks: Another Purple Heart Ceremony View
That's Councilman Ron Edinger, Councilman Mike Kennedy and Kerri Thoreson across the back. Is that Will Kennedy in the foreground?Mike Kennedy: Indeed 'tis 10 year-old Webelo Scout Will Kennedy in that shot. He had just finished leading the Pledge of Allegiance and I was bursting…
Mailbag: Even Kempthorne Disagrees With Bush
James Bond: Seriously, though, you gotta love the current state of the Republican party, as exemplified by this news item of the day: Bush, a President battling popularity problems, nominates an Interior Secretary who publicly disagrees with Bush on a matter of policy. Do these…
Mailbag: Idaho's Special Quarter
Dang: When do we find out which ugly ass coin will be selected for Spudland?DFO: Dunno. But I have a sneaking suspicion that we aren't going to like it. Why? Unlike Montana and Washington, Idahoans have no idea what the coin will look like. We…
Huckleberries Best of the INorthwest -- 4/4/06
The front and back of the new Washington State quarter. The U.S. Mint must approve the design, but it has so far not rejected any design selected by a governor here/Richard Roesler, Spokesman-Review.Extra! Gov. Dirk Kempthorne differs with Bush administration on the sale of public…
Cliff Notes Re: 1st Congressional District Debate
I attended the health care debate among nine 1st Congressional District candidates, including Demo Cecil Kelly and two Independents. Initial reaction:*Controller Keith Johnson struck me as the Republican machine candidate, down to his conservative suit, red power tie, and firm handshake. His background in finance…
New System Drawing Blanks
We've switched over to a coupla new systems in house, involving the posting of photos and the page-view tabulations. That Urchin page-view number of 700,000 for the first four months of the year might be the only guide for awhile as far as how this…
Question No. 2: Latino U.S. National Anthem
Issue: House bill: English only for Pledge, Nat'l Anthem: Resolution result of recent recording of 'Star Spangled Banner' in Spanish/WorldNetDailyDFO: The "Star Spangled Banner" is hard enough to sing in English, let alone Spanish. Dunno if there's much of a market for a Latino version.Question:…
WorldNetDaily Poll: Media Or Gummint?
Issue: Americans trust government more than media: Fox News, CNN score high marks, with Big 3 networks, N.Y. Times among lowest/WorldNetDailyQuestion: Whom do you trust more – the government or the media? 1. I trust government because it's more accountible – we can replace our…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2006
Hump Day Wild Card -- 5/3/06
I'm bailing on you early today, HBOers, so I can grab a bite and then head out to Post Falls High to hear the debate among the Republican candidates for the 1st Congressional District. Dunno if I have time to make it over to the…
Top Cutlines -- 5/3/06
Michelle Ren pushes a buggy full of sleepy children through Kalispell, Mont. The children are enrolled in the Kid Kare child care program that serves the employees of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Daily Inter Lake, Karen Nichols) Top Cutlines1. HBO…
PM Question: What's A Stay-At-Home Mom Worth?
Issue: Study: US mothers deserve $134,121 in salary/My Way DFO: No argument here, although in Right To Work Idaho the figure might be somewhat less.Question: Do you agree with the survey?
Doug Fredericks: "The Weed"
For some reason, this viewtiful shot by Doug Fredericks/Hayden reminds me that I need to buy some weed-and-feed for the lawn this weekend.
Avista: Where Higher Rates Go To Die
Avista Corp. reported sharply higher first-quarter profit today, based on the exceptional performance of its utility arm. Avista posted a profit of $31.6 million, or 64 cents a share, compared with a profit of $10.2 million, or 21 cents a share, in the first quarter…
Celebrating Good News
Coeur d'Alene Mayor Sandi Bloem, center, along with Lt. Col. Joann Brodin, left, Lt. Col. Harold Brodin, second from left, Maj. John Chamness, second from right, and Maj. Benton Markham, all from The Salvation Army, react Monday moments before announcing Coeur d'Alene, Idaho was selected…
CDADave: Putting Boomers In Their Place
"This'll Put Baby Boomers In Their Place Dept.: Englebert Humperdinck (whose real name is GERRY DORSEY) turned 70 years old today! Actually, I kinda like his music. I also like Nat "King" Cole, Al Martino, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, all of those crooners.…
APhoto of the Day -- 5/3/06
Michelle Ren pushes a buggy full of sleepy children through Kalispell, Mont. The children are enrolled in the Kid Kare child care program that serves the employees of Kalispell Regional Medical Center. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Daily Inter Lake, Karen Nichols)
SR Edit: We Use Too Much Gasoline
"Congressional Republicans have come up with a more brazen solution: handing Americans $100 rebates in the hopes that they'll chill out for the fall elections. Speaking of those elections, congressional Democrats are proposing a temporary suspension of the federal gasoline tax. That wouldn't even get…
WorldNetDaily Poll -- Retaking America
Question: How concerned are you Mexico will eventually retake control of U.S. Southwest? 1. I'm not concerned, I would welcome the takeover 2. We're nation of immigrants, so let whatever will be will be 3. It'll never happen, America is too strong and unified 4.…
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006
Today's Lucky HBO Number: 700,527 ...
... Or the number of Page-Views for Huckleberries Online through the first third of the year. Or an average of 5838 per day. Or a potential of 2.1 million for the year. Or, as always, thanks for your support.
P.S. -- $100 Gas Refund -- 5/2/06
Issue: Republican senator: $100 rebate 'insulting': 'Over the weekend I heard back from my constituents. They thought it was stupid'/Reuters House Majority Leader John Boehner: "The really insulting part of this whole proposal is the fact that somebody is offering $100 to every American family…
Mailbag: How Do You Protect Boys In Dating Game?
Ordinary Shark: Interesting that you asked the question of the women. I think Cyn's egalitarian view was correct. But also why not ask the same question for our sons? From the tread, it seems the popular belief if that all the young men are motivated…
Geraldo At Large: Blogging About Shasta
"The father of the sole survivor of an infamous massacre here in Couer d'Alene, Idaho, asked that alleged mass murderer and convicted sex offender Joe Duncan, be spared the death penalty so that his 9-year-old girl won't need to face the monster in court. The…
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