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THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012

Wild Card/Thursday -- 7.19.12 20 

I just spent the last hour talking to a Seattle reporter from National Public Radio re: what goes on here. He was particularly interested in the anonymity aspects of the blog in light of Judge John Luster's ruling that the Spokesman-Review must provide information re:…

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Parting Shot -- 7.19.12 

I don't know why I'm so captivated by a couple of Lyndon LaRouchers from Seattle spending part of their day today in front of the Hayden post office, collecting signatures calling for the impeachment of President Barack Obama. Do you suppose that I miss the…

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Deal-Breaking Books 

There's a lot of red tape to cut through before completely committing to a relationship: There's the ex talk, the meeting of the parents, and if you're a literature nerd there's the unavoidable conversation about your respective favorite books. We hold our breath and hope…

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Hyphenated Names Cause Quandry 

NPR offers a story of a couple who met, fell in love and are wondering what to do about a new last name because both have a hyphenated last name -- Green-Walsh and Rathert-Knowles. At one point, the story reads: "The pair chatted and flirted…

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PM: LaRouchers Visit Hayden

Lyndon LaRouche followers collected signatures this afternoon in an attempt to encourage the impeachment of President Barack Obama. They set up on the lawn just off the sidewalk on someone's right a way in front of the Post Office in Hayden on Honeysuckle between Government…

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PM Scanner Traffic -- 7.19.12

5:53 p.m. CPD is seeking male who cut own neck & arm in 100 block of E. Anton/CdA. 5:49 p.m. Caller from Howard & Marie/CdA reports possible vehicle theft. 5:26 p.m. 2 adults & child aren't wearing seatbelts in Montana vehicle w/b on Golf Course…

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LaRouche Backers Invade Hayden 

Lyndon LaRouche people from out-of-stater were in front of the Hayden post office today collecting signatures in an attempt to impeach President Barack Obama. Remember that Scanner Traffic item re: loiterers on the sidewalk in front of the post office. Apparently, it was these guys.…

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Study: Idaho Virtual Pupils Lag Behind 16 

A new report takes aim at the nation's largest for-profit online education provider and finds students taking K12 Inc. classes in Idaho and four other states are falling more behind in math and reading than their traditional school counterparts. The study was released Wednesday by…

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Batman To Show At Riverstone? 

Batman impersonator Danny Lopez, 24, from Los Angeles, left, poses with fans in front of a vehicle featured in the film, known as a Tumbler, ahead of today's opening for “The Dark Knight Rises,” the final installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, outside the AMC…

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PHD Lifts Advisory For Fernan Lake

Dick Martindale of the Panhandle Health District sends this news release: "A health advisory was issued on July 11th for Fernan Lake by the Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality due to the presence of high concentrations of blue-green algae that…

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Journos Paid Less Than Average Guy

Americans hate the media with a passion. So they'll be happy to know that the average U.S. journalist—grrr, the MSM!—is paid even less than the average American. Do you know how much the average U.S. journalist makes? How much would you guess? Just guess. Take…

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Julyamsh Kicks Off Friday Evening 

Dion Smith of Lapwai, Idaho rides his horse, Mioxat, onto the grass dance circle during the horse parade at 2011 Julyamsh, the annual celebration of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe at the Greyhound Park. The annual Julyamsh will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday with another horse…

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Post Falls Reports Sewage Spill 

The City of Post Falls reported a 4,000 gallon wastewater spill at Osprey Drive and Shoreline Drive on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. The spill occurred when a 6-inch pressurized sewer pipe failed and caused a leak. City crews immediately shut off the broken pipe…

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Burger King Fires Lettuce Stompers 19 

Within minutes of a Burger King employee posting a photo on 4Chan – his feet firmly planted in the restaurant’s lettuce containers – users of the online image board had figured out exactly which Cleveland store he was at. The photo, featuring the worker standing…

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No Excuse For Absences In Pullman 

Pullman High School is tightening its attendance policy by setting a limit on excused absences. Under the new policy, which goes into effect in the fall, a student with nine absences in any class during a semester, excused or not, will receive a pass or…

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Study: Couch Potatoes, Beware

Physical inactivity causes 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, according to a series of studies released in British medical journal The Lancet, putting it on par with the dangers of smoking and obesity. The results also suggest that public health officials treat this situation as a…

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High Noon: Quest To De-Fat Fat Cat 

Last month Thor got an email from the vet notifying him that he was due for a checkup. I found the note in my spam filter. Very clever, Thor. But the vet was smarter and mailed him a postcard, too. It read: “Attention Thor! It’s…

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GOP Removes Obama Punching Bag 18 

This punching bag depicting President Barack Obama was on display at the Republican tent Wednesday at the Delaware County Fair in Muncie, Ind. The punching bag will not be displayed any longer after members of the public, including some there for Democrat Night at the…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 7.19.12

12:02 p.m. Fire boat en route to south side of Black Rock Bay for undisclosed reason. 12 p.m. Group gathering in Hayden post office right of way w/o permit to do so. 11:56 a.m. Male driver of black pickup aggressive, flipping bird @ H 95…

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Boisean Faces Lego Theft Charge 

Authorities are building a case against a Boise man accused of trying to steal $400 worth of Lego sets. KTVB reports (http://bit.ly/SFeiBu ) 31-year-old Jeremy Mark Liedtke was arrested Monday for attempting to steal the Legos from a Boise store in late June. According to…

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Poll: Boy Scouts Stand Backed 

Wednesday Poll: A majority of Hucks Nation supports the Boy Scouts continued stand re: excluding "open and avowed" gays. 152 of 287 respondents (52.96%) supported the Scouts stand. 126 of 287 respondents (43.9%) opposed it. 9 (3.14%) were undecided. Today's Poll: Why do you think…

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Hot Dogs 

A hot dog’s largely tripe and fat With snouts and tails and such as that; Because of this some folks eschew them, Though I’m quite pleased to barbeque them. The Bard of Sherman Avenue

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AM: War Victim Made Whole in Idaho 

Rahim, an 11-year-old boy from Helmand Province, Afghanistan gIves a thumbs up after being fitted for a new prosthetic leg at Kootenai Prosthetics & Orthotics in Post Falls on Wednesday. Rahim stepped on a land mine nearly three years ago. He lost his left leg,…

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Combined Vet Services Available 

On Monday, the Kootenai County Veteran Services Office opened its doors after a month long renovation project. The renovation served a two-fold purpose. First, improvements to the customer service area were made, allowing for better customer contact. Second, two offices spaces were added. One office…

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Casino Features Earth, Wind & Fire 

It’s time to bust out your hairspray and dust off your platform dancing shoes: Earth, Wind & Fire is coming to a casino near you. Merging jazz, R&B, soul, funk, rock, and yes, even disco, this legendary band has been together since 1969 and is…

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