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MONDAY, FEB. 27, 2012

World's Shortest Man? 

Nepal's Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, who says he's only 22 inches (56 centimeters) tall, looks at a copy of the Guinness World Record book at a guesthouse just hours before he was to be measured by officials, in Katmandu, Nepal, Sunday. Guinness World Records officials…

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News Quiz Offers Custer's Tickets 

If you're hoping to fast-forward to spring, we can help: This week's News Quiz, prepared by SReporter Jim Camden, is sending a lucky winner and a guest to Custer's 35th annual Spring Arts & Crafts Show. Simply by taking the quiz, you're eligible for the…

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AG Won't Provide McGee Records 

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden's office cited the exemption in Idaho's public records law that allows withholding records related to an ongoing criminal investigation. Last week, after Sen. John McGee's resignation, the Statesman asked Senate President Pro Tem Brent Hill for email, text messages, hand-written notes…

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Pakistanis Level Bin Laden Compound 

In this combo of two pictures, a Pakistani woman and children stand next to the remained boundary wall of Osama bin Laden's compound earlier today, top, and, heavy machinery demolishes the main building of bin Laden's compound on Sunday, bottom, in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Pakistani authorities…

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SPLC, Richard Mack At Odds 13 

For those keeping score at home, Richard Mack, controversial speaker of the Kootenai County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, is listed among the "Patriots" spotlighted by the Southern Poverty Law Center in a summer 2010 Intelligence Report. Of Mack, the SPLC says: "It seems hardly a…

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Shar Pai

He’s mostly just a pile of wrinkles, this canine heap of folds and crinkles; a Size M skin would fit him well, instead he’s wearing X-X-L. The Bard of Sherman Avenue (Wikipedia photo)

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House Rev & Tax Chair Lake To Retire 11 

Rep. Dennis Lake, R-Blackfoot, chairman of the House Revenue & Taxation Committee, won't run for re-election, reports Clark Corbin, reporter for the Idaho Falls Post-Register. Corbin tweeted, “He will not seek re-election. Formal announcement coming today.” Lake, 74, is in his 8th term in the…

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Occupy Boise: We Won, Bubblegum 

Occupy Boise member Mary Reali called today's federal court ruling -- which upholds the state's new ban on camping on state property, but blocks removal of the Occupy Boise tents on 1st Amendment grounds -- “a victory for our freedom of speech, for what we…

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Poolman: Worst Oscars Ever 

Octavia Spencer with the Oscar for best actress in a supporting role for "the Help", left, and Meryl Streep with the Oscar for best actress in a leading role for "The Iron Lady" examine their trophies at the Governors Ball following the 84th Academy Awards...

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Hi-Noon: Getting Skills On, Off Court 

The thumping sound of bouncing basketballs echoed throughout the Warehouse on a recent Sunday morning. While a men’s league sank 3-pointers on one court, another group warmed up nearby. “I want to play a game of basketball!” shouted 6-year-old Henry Peterschmidt. He was one of…

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Spielberg Gets Popcorn Snack 

Steven Spielberg gets a snack during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Question: What size popcorn do you buy when you go to the movies & do you ask for extra butter?

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 2.27.12

12:03 p.m. PFPD officer is stopping @ car wash @ 13th & Greensferry to try to recover stolen goods. 12:02 p.m. Male reportedly kicked windows out of galpal's vehicle @ 13th & Syringa/CdA. 12:01 p.m. Female injured in a fall outside grocery side of Post…

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Poll: Obama Wrong To Apologize 

Weekend Poll: A solid majority of Hucks Nation believes President Barack Obama was wrong to apologize to Afghanistan for U.S. military burning of Qurans. 161 of 278 respondents (57.91%) said the president was wrong to apologize to President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. 108 of 278…

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Santorum: Obama Hostile To Religion 16 

ne day after saying the separation of church and state "makes me want to throw up," Rick Santorum told a Michigan audience that he supports the division of the two institutions. During a Sunday interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, Santorum gave his take on the…

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Mug Shot Cites Make $$$ On Shame 

When Ada County Sheriff Gary Raney decided to post a daily arrest list and booking photos on the Internet in 2003, it was to provide a public service — and a deterrent for people about to do something really stupid, like drive drunk. The site…

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Nate: Finally Idaho Has A Voice 

After decades of politely waiting for the rest of the country to choose our Presidential nominees, Idaho finally gets a chance to make a difference. You can be a part of history on March 6th, when Idaho Republicans caucus to assign their delegates for the…

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AM: Scouts Protest Easton Swap 

J.D. Meads, second from right, of Athol, Idaho, leads a group of scouts in a camp-style song outside the Boy Scouts of America headquarters in Spokane Saturday. The scouts, and adult leaders, from North Idaho and the Spokane area were protesting the sale of Camp…

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Kids' Book Creator Berenstain Dies 

Janice Berenstain displays a copy of the first book, left, she and husband, Stanley Berenstain, created and the second book, which was the first to actually call the characters Berenstain Bears, in Solebury, Pa. Jan Berenstain, who with her husband Stan created the Berenstain Bears…

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Trib: Otter Robs From Poor, Helps Rich 

Good morning and welcome to the 2012 Marie Antoinette awards. This year's grand prize winners: Idaho Gov. C. L. (Butch) Otter and House Majority Leader Mike Moyle, R-Star. And while Antoinette may or may not have famously looked down upon the starving masses of French…

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Hottest Pepper Levels Trib Reporter 

He kept his wares in two latch-lid glass jars. At the outset of the interview, the 37-year-old custodian pulled three baggies of dried peppers from them and laid them on the table in the Tribune break room. We were adults, but it felt like we…

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Idaho Paper Backs Mitt, Slams Others 

We believe that Mitt Romney is the best choice for Idaho, the best choice for Republicans, and the best option in bringing conservatism back to the White House in the person of the 45th President of the United States. He has listed creating jobs and…

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Ward: Spencer Spreads Disinformation 14 

Since fourteen members of the Kootenai County Central Committee sent a letter objecting to the selection of Richard Mack as the keynote speaker of the Lincoln Day Dinner, many of you have been contacted by proponents (namely a KCRCC non-member, Larry Spencer) who have spread…

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Dujardin Wins Oscar For Best Actor 12 

Jean Dujardin holds Uggie after accepting the Oscar for best picture for “The Artist” at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Story here. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Question: Which film nominated for an Oscar do you most want to…

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Filing Begins For Primary Elections

Kootenai County Clerk Cliff Hayes announced the opening of candidate filing for the May 15 Primary elections, in which there are many County level offices open. Offices with two year terms include: County Commissioner District 1 and Precinct Committeemen. Offices with four year terms include:…

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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.




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