THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2007
Kris: Arson Story Ain't Funny, She's My Sister
Item: 2 charged in Adventist school fire: 2 more arrested, $30,000 damage/Taryn Brodwater, Amy CannataJust so all of you know this girl you are having so much fun picking on is my little sitter she is also 16 years old and she doesn't know the…
AM Hucks: Wiccan Teen on Karmic Crash Course
This 'n' That: Moscow blogger JeanC, a self-described "witch with a gun," has no use for the 16-year-old Wicca follower who allegedly was involved in the attempt to burn down the CdA Seventh-day Adventist school. Noting the Wiccan code, "An ye harm none, do what…
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2007
Poet's Corner
pinesswingmove withmorning breezesling pollen and seedrouse membranes to spasm'd sneezingSue Turner/Tumblewords
Hump Day Wild Card -- 6/20/07
Coming Tomorrow (from reporter Jessica Meyers): "Like the unwavering resolve of its participants, the annual Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene competition will persist for at least another five years. The city and Coeur d’Alene Area Chamber of Commerce extended their contract Wednesday, four days before this…
CastMD: I Unhooked Her Bra While Driving
Q: What have you done while driving here?The funniest thing was, believe this or not ... unhooking my VERY pregnant wife's bra because some wire was killing her digging in. Just about then, I see the classic "Blue Lights" flashing in my rear-view mirror. Oh,…
APhoto of the Day w/Top Cutlines -- 6/20/07
Alastair Grant/AP PhotoSophie, Countess of Wessex, wife of Britain's Prince Edward, reacts as she watches a big television screen that shows the Royal procession up the race course, as Camilla Duchess of Cornwall almost loses her hat, on the second day of the Royal Ascot…
Inside Huckleberries -- 6/20/07
*Taryn Brodwater reports she's received a number of calls from readers wanting to help Kendra Goodrick, the young mother who's facing a return to prison after an appeals court overturned the probation that Judge John Mitchell gave her....*Hmm. The flyer circulated online by the anti-LCDC…
As The Lake Churns: Mama, Babies Visit Casa Cox
Tom Holman/As The Lake ChurnsThis viewtiful shot by Tom Holman was taken just outside the home of Pecky Cox/As The Lake Churns.
Tribune: Feds Shy Away from Another Ruby Ridge
Today's lesson comes from Proverbs 14:7: "Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge." In other words, don't waste time arguing with a jackass. Federal authorities finally learned that lesson. Unfortunately, a lot of people had to die…
Lunch Question: Last Book You Read?
Occasionally, I like to see whether you're spending all your time online. Or if you're exercising your mind with a good book. (Not that HBO discussions aren't mind enhancing, mind you.) Last week, I read Donald Miller's "Blue Like Jazz." I consider it a Christian…
Online Poll: What Have You Done While Driving?
Question: What have you done while driving? -- Idaho Statesman *Eat*Talk on cellphone*Text*Read*Change CDs*All of the above*None of the aboveDFO: Eat, change CDs
Question: Should NIC Employees Get 6% Raises
Item: NIC board considers 6 percent salary increase: Pay about 20 percent below market for faculty/Meghann Cuniff, Spokesman-ReviewMore Info: The Legislature gave the college enough to cover 40 percent of a state-suggested 5 percent increase; the rest will come from the college's general fund, which…
Poll: Demo Congress Rated Below GOP One
Item: Congressional Job Approval Dips Again This Month: Democrats, Republicans now almost equally likely to disapprove of Congress/Joseph Carroll, The Gallup PollMore: According to the June 11-14, 2007, survey, 24% of Americans approve and 71% disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job. Congressional…
OrangeTV, Keep Giving Us Candid Reviews -- Arpie
OrangeTV: Hmmm ... I just got (a) grumpy comment on my blog (doesn't matter from who) and now I'm curious: should I only write nice reviews from now on? Is it not okay to highlight bad service in the hopes that the owners may catch…
AM Hucks: Weight Loss Begins w/First Step
I'm reluctant to tell you that I've lost 31 pounds since Jan. 1, 2006, for a variety of reasons. I'm worried I can't keep it off. I don't want you to think I'm bragging. I don't want to become another journalist who obsesses in print…
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007
Wild Card/Tuesday -- 6/19/07
As I mentioned earlier today, I'm celebrating three anniversaries in the next coupla weeks -- my 32nd wedding anniversary on Thursday (which'll tie me with my mother and my late father), my 37th year as a professional journalist (this week), and my 30th year in…
IEG: 10 Reasons Students Think I'm Eccentric
10. I never watch six hours of television a day.9. I don’t wear flip flops to school and when I wear sandals I wear socks because my feet get cold and I don’t want to hurt my toes.8. I can’t ever pronounce Beyonce or déjà…
Best of Friends' Blogs -- 6/19/07
Idaho Escapee IllustrationLooks like Idaho Escapee is up to his old tricks with the photoshop software.*"I believe the good blogging doesn't really start until you've truly found your 'blogging' identity and gone through various cycles to determine what works best for you," posts Southwark Lad/Bronx…
Mitchell Oversteps Bounds, New Mom Faces Prison
The mother of a 9-week-old baby is pleading to stay out of prison following an Idaho Court of Appeals ruling that the judge who placed her on probation was out of bounds. After 18 months on probation and two years of sobriety, recovering meth addict…
Look, Up In The Sky, It's A Bird...
Eric Francis/AP PhotoNorth Carolina center fielder Seth Williams attempts a leaping catch, but drops the ball, hit by Louisville's Chris Cates in the third inning of a College World Series baseball elimination game in Omaha, Neb., today.
Extra! CdA Firm Sued for Racial Harassment
The foreman at a Coeur d’Alene company used racial slurs and told racial jokes in the presence of two African-American employees, according to a lawsuit filed today by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission. The suit was filed on behalf of Shawn Fletcher and his nephew,…
MamaJD: "Steps" As Important As Real Father
My biological father is a sperm donor and that is all. I have met him over the phone. I have visited with my biological grandfather in person and we correspond sometimes. They are not around for the day-to-day give-and-take of a familial relationship. They are…
JimmyMAC: Better Place Than Downtown for Homeless
JimmyMAC: Downtown CDA has overcome a lot to be where it is today. It wasn't long ago that downtown was regarded as a financial sinkhole when attracting solid tenants. I don't think it is unsympathetic to protect what has taken years to build. From what…
Breaking! Benewah County Killer Blames Boozing
Lawrence Banderob will spend at least 35 years in prison for murdering 76-year-old Miriam Waltch in February 2006. Banderob, 39, was sentenced this morning in a Benewah County courtroom. First District Court Judge Fred Gibler ordered Banderob to serve 35 years to life under a…
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