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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011

John Goedde 'Dear Neighbor' Letter 

Just when I was starting to grumble more about the weather than the Idaho Legislature, I received a two-page letter from my state senator, John Goedde. In it, Goedde underline a couple of things, including the statement: "Total General Fund appropriations for Public Education (K-12)…

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AM Headlines -- 4.22.11 

Jeff Owens, owner of Owens Auction Gallery, and friends are moving into a new site at 17th Avenue and Ray Street on the South Hill. Owens sits with Ula, Mae, Burger Momma and Scuba Steve during a break Thursday in the move from the Valley.…

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Many Dieters Eating Wrong Foods

Item: Many Dieters Eating Wrong Foods Due To Misleading Labeling/Medical News Today More Info: Dieters are more drawn to such words in labels as healthy than non-dieters, which would be OK if all labels were super honest, unfortunately a considerable number are misleading and dieters…

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49er Iupati Visits Idaho Vandal Practice

The Idaho football team was deep into its final practice before Saturday’s spring game when Robb Akey felt a tap on his shoulder. It was former Vandals star lineman Mike Iupati, now of the San Francisco 49ers, who decided to spring a surprise visit on…

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Good Friday, Earth Day Converge Today 

Holy Week this year has a surprising twist. The international observance of Earth Day and the Christian church’s celebration of Good Friday converge on April 22. To many in the church this will come as an unwelcome intrusion. I’ve learned in my years as a…

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Obama Wants Indecency Policy Again 

Item: High court asked to reinstate FCC indecency policy against nudity, cursing on television/Mark Sherman, AP More Info: The Obama administration asked the Supreme Court Thursday to reinstate a policy that allows federal regulators to fine broadcasters for showing nudity and airing curse words when…

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