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MONDAY, NOV. 23, 2009

Katrina: A Taste Of Heaven 

Nothing feels quite like walking through the door of the home you grew up in and being folded into the arms of your family, all hugging and laughing and talking at once. I like to think it’s a little tiny taste of what heaven will…

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Thousands of sandhill cranes, snow geese and other migratory birds gather at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge south of Socorro, N.M., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. The refuge wrapped up its 22nd annual Festival of the Cranes on Sunday. (Susan Bryan / Associated Press)

Parting Shot -- 11.23.09 

Thousands of sandhill cranes, snow geese and other migratory birds gather at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge south of Socorro, N.M., Monday. The refuge wrapped up its 22nd annual Festival of the Cranes on Sunday. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)

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Wild Card/Monday -- 11.23.09 32 

We have Turkey Day dead ahead, as Huckleberries prepares to enjoy a short week with the rest of you Merry Hucksters. But that doesn't mean that we're in vacation mode yet. Time is ticking on challenger Jim Brannon's decision to ask for a recount in…

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LLLH: A Close Encounter w/Rudness 

What did not leave me feeling good were two ladies in their late 60's who were just rude. One came into the row we were sitting in. The theater was packed at this showing. She wanted our seats, and was very loud about it. She…

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Mike Cameron, an Idaho Transportation Department inspector, stands next to newly installed system to warn motorists when wildlife wander across U.S. Highway 95 at Moscow Mountain four miles north of Moscow. The solar-powered system sets off  the flashing beacon when wildlife move through an infrared beam.  Photo by Joe Schacher of ITD (Courtesy Photo / The Spokesman Review)

PM Headlines -- 11.23.09

Mike Cameron, an Idaho Transportation Department inspector, stands next to newly installed system to warn motorists when wildlife wander across U.S. Highway 95 at Moscow Mountain four miles north of Moscow. The solar-powered system sets off the flashing beacon when wildlife move through an infrared…

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Tito Ortiz, head-butts Forrest Griffin during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. (Isaac Brekken / Fr159466 Ap)

APhoto Of The Day -- 11.23.09 11 

Tito Ortiz, head-butts Forrest Griffin during their mixed martial arts light heavyweight bout, Saturday in Las Vegas. Griffin won by split decision. You write the cutline. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)Top Cutlines:1. Brannon vs Kennedy - The Recount! -- Idaho Dad.2. (tie) Sniff, sniff, what is that…

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PM Scanner Traffic -- 11.23.09 

5:57 p.m. Motorist cancels call for assistance at Stateline Showgirls because "he got his keys back."5:09 p.m. A deceased dog is in the boulevard b/t Government Way & 2nd/CdA.4:56 p.m. Toyota Tundra has hit a deer at H95 & Bentz/Hayden.4:38 p.m. A stalled vehicle w/occupants…

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Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde (5) has his shot blocked by Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) in the second half in their game at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Gonzaga defeated Colorado 76-72. (Eugene Tanner / Fr168001 Ap)

Jim's Gonzaga Sportslink story 

Colorado forward Marcus Relphorde (5) has his shot blocked by Gonzaga forward Elias Harris (20) in the second half in their game at the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament on Monday. Gonzaga defeated Colorado 76-72. You can read Jim Meehan's Sportslink game story here.…

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Ruminations: Favorite Job Ever 

From KerriT/OnLocation North Idaho: On a sunny but cold North Idaho November day, hundreds of starlings surveyed the landscape from overhead wires. Every few minutes they'd swoop as a group to feed in the fields below. Maybe I shouldn't have loved that job, though. I…

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Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon Nov. 22, 2009, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport. (Stephen Miller / The Citizen-times)

Palin Meets Billy Graham's Family 19 

Former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin arrives at the Asheville, N.C. airport on Sunday afternoon, for a visit with the Graham family. At left is Franklin Graham, who was there to meet her at the airport. (AP Photo/The Citizen-Times, Stephen Miller)Question:…

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Akey: Enderle To Play For Vandals

A week off after 11 straight games seems to paying dividends for the Idaho football team. Starting quarterback Nathan Enderle (shoulder) is expected to play Saturday against Utah State, coach Robb Akey said this morning. The junior missed the last two games — both losses…

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Colorado guard Cory Higgins (11) leans back to avoid Gonzaga guard Steven Gray (32) in the first half during their game in the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii on Monday Nov. 23, 2009. (Eugene Tanner / Fr168001 Ap)

Gonzaga 76, Colorado 72

Colorado guard Cory Higgins (11) leans back to avoid Gonzaga guard Steven Gray (32) in the first half during their game in the Maui Invitational NCAA college basketball tournament at the Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii on Monday. Gonzaga recovered from a 15-point, first-half…

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Study: Day Cares Show TV To Tots 

Parents who thought their preschoolers were spending time in home-based day cares, taking naps, eating healthy snacks and learning to play nicely with others may be surprised to discover they are sitting as many as two hours a day in front of a TV, according…

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Crump: No Vegan Turkey For Me 29 

On Thursday, my college-student stepdaughter will gather with her friends for a full-course vegan Thanksgiving dinner. That would include tofurky (“turkey” made of tofu), potato gnocchi with broccoli rabe, sourdough bruscetta with olive oil dipping sauce, roasted wheatmeat with oyster mushroom stuffing (“oyster” in this…

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Letter: Press Wage Edit Bogus 12 

Concerning the Nov. 14 editorial titled, "Wage 'hike' is hurting teens," I must object strongly to the use of the editorial section of The Coeur d'Alene Press to blatantly support the hotel, food and beverage industry at the expense of the working poor in our…

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Holiday lights are a beacon in the snow and fog as Jane Crane makes her way up Savannah Lane in southeast Spokane on her daily walk Sunday November 22, 2009.  Higher elevations saw the first significant snowfall of the elevation in the Spokane area Sunday. (Christopher Anderson / The Spokesman-Review)

HBO's Inland Northwest -- 11.23.09

Holiday lights are a beacon in the snow and fog as Jane Crane makes her way up Savannah Lane in southeast Spokane on her daily walk Sunday. Higher elevations saw the first significant snowfall of the elevation in the Spokane area Sunday. (Christopher Anderson/SR)Albertson Foundation…

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High Noon: Remember When? 15 

I want the days when a kid tries to kiss a girl in the 2nd grad, not be treated like a sex offender. A kid with camping utensil not be kicked out of school. Where kids don't get arrested for having a food fight. where…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 11.23.09 

11:59 a.m. Local business wants to speak to an officer re: employee theft.11:05 a.m. Female talking on her cell phone is driving recklessly s/b @ Ramsey & Appleway.11:01 a.m. Subpoena server wants police backup in Spirit Lake because the woman he has to serve has…

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The Hill: GOP Leaders Backing Ward 15 

The Washington, D.C. newspaper The Hill is reporting that U.S. House GOP leaders are lining up behind Vaughn Ward in the Republican race for a chance to take on freshman Democratic Rep. Walt Minnick, though state Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Eagle, says he’ll also be jumping…

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KTVB: Pervs Live Close To Schools 

In a month-long investigation, NewsChannel 7 did our own measuring and found sex offenders living inside that boundary and law enforcement agencies unclear on who exactly is responsible. We started with a random list of 80 sex offenders in the Treasure Valley. We wanted to…

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Poll: Health Care Reform Backing Low 20 

Just 38% of voters now favor the health care plan proposed by President Obama and congressional Democrats. That’s the lowest level of support measured for the plan in nearly two dozen tracking polls conducted since June. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that…

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HBO Poll: Winter Wonderland 

We’ve had a tree go for over $10,000. Typically the auction trees run anywhere from $2,000 on up. This year, we have a tree worth over $20,000 that incorporates all the elements for a wedding. Another one this year, the Mountain West Tree, is going…

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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.