"The Postal Service said a Spokane Valley post office is one of hundreds of branches it may close to save money. The Trentwood branch, at 14409 E. Trent Ave., is the only one in the Inland Northwest targeted for closure." http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/04/postal-officials-weigh-options/When is the last time…
"Families who want cheap, close-to-home fun this summer are heading in record numbers to a pastime that dates to the 1800s: the county fair." http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/04/county-fairs-draw-bigger-crowds-in-hard-times/Are you going to the Fair this year? What's your favorite thing about it?RIdesFoodAnimalsExhibitsOther
Amazon.com’s Bezos speaks about the Kindle DX.Told ya Kindle was evil. Now they're "disappearing" books: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2351087,00.aspScary stuff.Update: Here's the best article I've read about Kindle: http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/08/03/090803fa_fact_baker?currentPage=1It's long, but worth the read.
Sometimes I despair of the whole human race. Take this seemingly normal lady who called 911 because Burger King didn't prepare her CHEESEBURGER correctly: http://www.entertonement.com/clips/hdntpnnkpx--Woman-Calls-Cops-on-Burger-KingFunny-Burger-King-911-Call-Viral-What should be done about folks who abuse the 911 system?
Kristen Havens works at her bedroom office Monday at her apartment in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. In spite of the potential pitfalls, there were almost 14 million Americans telecommuting at least part-time in 2004. Turns out the ultimate green job is telecommuting: http://www.mnn.com/business/green-jobs/blogs/telecommuting-the-ultimate-green-jobCould…
Oh dear. It seems that Obama's "cyber czar" Melissa Hathaway has resigned: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124932480886002237.html?mod=googlenews_wsjWired.com says good riddance: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/08/white-house-cyber-czar-resigns-good-riddance/What would be your first order of business if you were appointed "cyber czar"?
Someone asked about the fireworks display over Lake Coeur d'Alene Saturday night. Kerri Thoreson explains here: http://moremainstreet.blogspot.com/2009/08/mystery-solved.htmlThe social event of the season and I wasn't invited. Dang. First the beer summit, now this. I'm going to get a complex.
christiewood:"Joker…I do not jump on demand even if I had read your comment within your hour deadline. There is no reason for you to call me out like that. I do not shy away from the media or the public. Everyone knows I work for…
So, I went to the smokin' hot Highland Games on Saturday. I saw burly men in kilts toss massive cabers. I heard sweet Celtic music and watched amazing displays of Highland dance. Marmie: I had my first banger (but no mash). This tasty sausage was…
Update including video link: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/03/lawsuit-claims-cda-police-assaulted-teen/"A federal lawsuit filed against the Coeur d’Alene Police Department claims an officer sexually and physically assaulted a teenager during a drunken driving arrest last summer." More here: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/03/lawsuit-claims-cda-police-assaulted-teen/Thoughts?
"Boise police: Body found in canal matches missing boy" http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/03/boise-police-body-found-canal-matches-missing-boy/If I wasn't a parent, I wonder if these stories would haunt me like they do? All I know is the death of a child diminishes us all.
"A walleye hangs unceremoniously from the seat of Mark Henckel’s pants – certainly the catch of the day."Top cutlines:#1. Bottom feeder. mike s#2. I'm telling ya, crack beats worms, maggots and powerbait. Taryn Hecker#3. That's not a walleye!!!!! It's a “Trouser Trout”! DennisHM: Bent
New York Red Bulls defender Jeff Parke (20) heads the ball over Los Angeles Galaxy forward Carlos Pavon during first-half MLS soccer Saturday night, Aug. 18, 2007, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) I've always said soccer players are hotter than…
Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress leaves a New York City police station."Former New York Giants star Plaxico Burress was indicted by a grand jury on weapons charges after shooting himself in the thigh at a Manhattan night club last winter, prosecutors announced Monday....Burress was at…
At From a Simple Mind Cis wonders "Where are they now?" http://wordtosser.blogspot.com/2009/08/where-are-they-now.htmlWhen I wrote a column about my second grade classmate Ruthie, I heard from two classmates from Jefferson elementary. One was a really good friend who used to play "The Avengers" with me after…
Over at A Butterfly Moment Jen writes, "I have always had this idea of Heaven being a place where you can do whatever makes you happy." http://abutterflymoment.blogspot.com/2009/08/blessed-sunday.htmlDo you believe in Heaven? If so, what do you think it will be like?
I say that at least three times a week. Turns out my coffee habit is good for me! http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/18/health/he-coffee18Do you drink coffee? How much and how often?
Driver identified in fatal Hayden crash: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/03/fatal-crash-under-investigation-near-hayden/Be careful out there.
"A bid to set a new world record for the number of women being photographed wearing bikinis in one place failed, after only 42 of the required 1,924 turned up." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5960486/Beach-attempt-to-break-world-record-for-bikini-clad-beauties-fails-as-only-42-turn-up.htmlSo, have you ever been part of a world record attempt? Are you planning to…
Richard Marks, president and CEO of ClickShops.com, a Web retailer, in his office in Sandpoint."A small, relatively unknown Sandpoint company has turned itself into a thriving Web retailer, developing a successful formula that puts its name atop Google search results when people look for products…
Ken Griffey Jr. of the Mariners arrives at second base with a double. "Ken Griffey Jr. was drafted by the Seattle Mariners less than a year after Texas starter Tommy Hunter was born. On Saturday night, Griffey added the rookie to the long list of…
"A campaign on conservative talk radio – fueled unintentionally by President Barack Obama’s calls to control exorbitant medical bills – has sparked fear among senior citizens that the massive health reform bill moving through Congress will lead to end-of-life “rationing” and even “euthanasia.” http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/aug/02/health-reform-opponents-put-scare-in-seniors/Should seniors…
Victor Vangelakos looks out from his seventh-floor apartment balcony in downtown Fort Myers, Fla., last month. "The Vangelakos’ southwest Florida condominium has marble floors, a large pool overlooking a river and modern furnishings that speak of affluence and luxury. What they don’t have in the…
“This is kind of dramatic, the turning of a page, really,” Gridley said of the removal of the tracks that run into downtown Coeur d’Alene, which he said could happen early next year. “The whole area is going to be kind of a clean slate.…
Gosh. Mebbe the best thing about blogging is making up new words.Anyhow, in no particular order, here are your reponses to the question: What profession that doesn’t yet have a calendar, would you most like to see come out with one?PETA activistsMen of Huckleberries Human…
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