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Though different organizations have come up with various lists of rules and guidelines, Dave prefers to keep it simple: no personal insults. Common sense, it is to be hoped, covers all the big “no-no”s—libel, threats, racism, psycho stalker behavior, etc. I think most of us…
Molly Miron/AP Photo, Bemidji PioneerJohn Keers steadies Billy, his Suffolk draft horse, as Dr. Richard Bowman files the rough edges of the animal's teeth Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. The metal device holds the sedated horse's mouth open so the veterinarian dentist can work. You write…
Editor Smith left feeling comfortable with the prevailing attitudes. Blogmeister Oliveria, I think, left feeling he isn't out there alone. His commenters and bloggers have his back. And those of us in attendance, again, I think, left feeling we are still part of an ever…
A University of Minnesota law professor who’s been following Sen. Larry Craig’s case in his state says he’s not surprised that Craig’s lawyers are putting forth the exact same arguments on appeal that were such a loser for him in district court. “They don’t have…
When did you stop trick or treating? -- UI Argonaut. *Before age 10 *10-14 *15-18 *18 + *I'll never stop!
Kathy Plonka/Spokesman-ReviewCoeur d'Alene High School 10th grader Kaylee Kosareff reacts to an exploding water balloon during the second intramural event of the year at the school in Coeur d'Alene on Thursday. Each team won 25 points per successful toss.1. A sweeping proposal from state Superintendent…
I'm back to the ethicsfest, where Steve Smith and I met to discuss HBO blog rules with the following regulars at the Fort Ground Grill: Thom George, MamaJD, Dogwalk Musings, Notes On A Napkin, Sweet Herb, MikeK, and Dan of the County. Fort Ground Grill…
re: investigative reporter Dan Popkey discusses Larry Craig scandal w/CBS Public Eye"The intensity of it was something I wasn’t prepared for. The urgency of the requests for interviews was surprising – they initially asked for me, but we started using other people from the paper,…
It was sad to read about another work-related fatality when a Kootenai Electric Cooperative lineman was electrocuted Tuesday ("Electric lineman killed setting pole," Oct. 24). Almost as disheartening was the way this tragedy was dismissed by the management as the "nature of the business." First,…
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OrangeTV: When the posts first started evaporating, it bothered me a bit. I always liked the reckless vibe that used to keep things popping around here. I was afraid of things becoming to nicey-nice, but I think it actually seems fine the way it is…
Kathy Plonka/Spokesman-ReviewGinny Longo, pinned the Coeur d'Alene Chief of Police badge on her husband Wayne Longo during his swearing in ceremony at the Coeur d'Alene Police Department on Monday, Sept. 17.DFO: Have you ever had life-on-the-line close calls?Wayne Longo: Yes. Two come to mind. I…
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.
