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TUESDAY, FEB. 9, 2010


New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and the offensive line stand on a float and wave to fans during an NFL football championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. (Patrick Semansky / Fr158704 Ap)

Parting Shot -- 2.9.10

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and the offensive line stand on a float and wave to fans during an NFL football championship celebration parade in New Orleans, Tuesday. The Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday. (AP Photo/Patrick…

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Wild Card/Tuesday -- 2.9.10

That hard-boiled egg and piece of toast that I had for breakfast doesn't seem to be as filling now that I realize this is Denney's Free Grand Slam Breakfast Day. I could take a break for 90 minutes or so to get re-filled. But I…

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Kamm: 3 Cheers For AARP

Noting that AARP was holding Rep. Jim Clark and other Republicans accountable for Clark's "health freedom" bill that passed the House on a party line vote today. I've posted several links from Eye On Boise re: the Clark legislation. I don't want to go there…

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Nadine Woodward, a veteran TV news anchor at KREM,  said she was let go by station management. Woodward was a fixture on the KREM's nightly newcast for 19 years. (Colin Mulvany / The Spokesman-Review)

PM Headlines -- 2.9.10

Nadine Woodward, a veteran TV news anchor at KREM, said she was let go by station management. Woodward was a fixture on the KREM's nightly newcast for 19 years. Now, she has filed suit, alleging discrimination. See link below. (Colin Mulvany/SR file photo)Ex-KREM2 anchor Woodward…

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Toyota Motor Corp. Managing Officer Hiroyuki Yokoyama, right, bows after submitting the company's formal recall notice for its 2010 Prius gas-electric hybrid and two other hybrid models to Ryuji Masuno, director general of the Road Transport Bureau of the Transport Ministry, at the ministry in Tokyo, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Toyota is recalling nearly 200,000 of its signature Prius green cars in Japan for braking problems, the latest in a string of embarrassing safety problems at the world's largest automaker. (Koji Sasahara / Associated Press)

APhoto Of The Day -- 2.9.10

Toyota Motor Corp. Managing Officer Hiroyuki Yokoyama, right, bows after submitting the company's formal recall notice for its 2010 Prius gas-electric hybrid and two other hybrid models to Ryuji Masuno, director general of the Road Transport Bureau of the Transport Ministry, at the ministry in…

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PM Scanner Traffic -- 2.9.10

5:42 p.m. A drunk juvenile and 2 friends are riding bicycles on Hanley after being kicked out of Silverlake Mall.5:32 p.m. A male may be carrying a rifle near the armory/Post Falls.5:19 p.m. Caller is concerned that his friend, dressed all in black, has taken…

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Idaho Blogosphere -- 2.9.10

Supporters of raw, or fresh, milk find the product is nutritious, contains beneficial bacteria and helps strengthen the immune system. Opponents say raw milk is harmful. Some advocate its complete ban. The state Ag department, walking the line between competing interests, wants to regulate it…

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Because You Asked ... Sue

In a straight, party-line vote, all the Idaho House Republicans voted "yes" in favor of Jim Clark's "health freedom" bill, and all the Dems voted "no," including Rep. Mary Lou Shepherd, of Wallace, who often sides with the supermajority Repub party. This, according to Eye…

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DFO: Benewah County Bias On Trial

Benewah County Sheriff Robert Kirts isn't going to win his battle to continue to treat Coeur d'Alene tribal police with contempt. He's already losing that battle. Already, the House Judiciary Committee has voted unanimously to allow a bill removing authority for cross-deputization from him, if…

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This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday Feb. 6, 2010, left, a note to her mother on Sunday Feb. 7, 2010 in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the words "eggs", "milk", "bread" crossed out, "hope" and "change"  on White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' hand on Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010 during his daily briefing. (Associated Press)

Another Show Of Hands

This three photo combo shows the words including "energy," "tax" and "lift American spirits" on Sarah Palin's hand at the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday, left, a note to her mother on Sunday in Cypress, Texas, center, and notes with the…

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'Health Freedom' Bill OK Miffs AARP

The Idaho AARP has released a strongly worded statement condemning today’s House vote in favor of HB 391, the “Idaho Health Freedom Act,” headed, “Idaho House moves state closer to health care disaster.” In its statement, the group said the bill could cost Idaho millions…

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Judiciary Introduces CdA Tribe Bill

Chief Allan, chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, was sitting in the audience as the House Judiciary Committee voted unanimously today to introduce legislation proposed by the tribe regarding cooperation with tribal law enforcement agencies. “I know there has been a lot of misinformation out…

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In this photo taken Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, A. Digrindakis enjoys unseasonably warm weather by twirling a hula hoop around her neck on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Ore. (Don Ryan / Associated Press)

Giving It A Twirl

A. Digrindakis enjoys unseasonably warm weather by twirling a hula hoop around her neck on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Ore., Friday (AP Photo/Don Ryan)Question: Have you ever been able to keep a hula hoop in motion around your waist?

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A (Real) Cougar Sighted In Bayview

At www.Bayview-Idaho.com, Bayview Bob reports: "A cougar was spotted in the park behind First street yesterday around Noon. Watch your kids!" Herb Huseland elaborates further in an e-mail to Huckleberries Online: "A cougar was spotted yesterday around noon, which is unusual and could indicate a…

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OpenCDA Audience To Get CHRGed

MamaJD: You now have to register to get access. The whole thing seems like a headache. It is not user friendly. It is not easy to read/post. People with political opinions but not Dummies-proficient would not be able to post easily there. They've actually accomplished…

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CGenX: Starr Underwrites MikeK?

CoeurGenX: I am donating my $35 Witness Fee (from being subpoena'd by Starr Kelso) to the Mike K defense fund. I cracked up when on Friday afternoon; I was re-served the subpoena with a $35 witness fee check attached. I laughed my butt off when…

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CHRG Explains Web Monitoring Stand

In the Coeur d'Alene Press online comments section, OpenCDA.com's Mary Souza explains the monitoring process for comments at the new Citizens for Honesty & Responsible Government: "Our 'monitoring' of the CHRG web site is NOT to keep out reasonably stated content or opinion, it is…

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High Noon: #*&%$#! Computers

At Betty Kiefer Elementary/Rathdrum a half hour ago, a 7-year-old student was so upset with his computer than he began hitting the monitor. Yes, I know, the individual was receiving instruction in the school's special education classes. But that's besides the point. I've seen grownups…

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been seen with hand written notes on her hands in recent public appearances. (Charles Dharapak / Associated Press)

Let's Have A Show Of Hands

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs has the words "Eggs, Milk, Bread (crossed out), Hope, and Change" written in marker on his hand as he briefs reporters after President Barack Obama made an unannounced visit to the James Brady Briefing Room of the White House…

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Erin: Virtual Wedding Invitation

It’s the time of year when my mailbox begins to fill with white and cream envelopes with my name and address written in calligraphy and gold-monogrammed initials on stickers sealing them shut. Wedding invitations usually begin to arrive in February for the summer wedding season.…

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AM Scanner Traffic -- 2.9.10

11:24 a.m. A 7YO student in the special education classes at Betty Kiefer School is hitting his computer monitor.11:08 a.m. A woman is concerned that someone with a key was trying to open her door while her elderly mother was home alone Monday in Emerald…

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Steve DeBerry shows some of the "hen houses" an Oregon chapter of Delta Waterfowl is installing along wetlands to provide  ground-nesting mallards with protection from predators during the upcoming nesting season.   Medford Mail Tribune photo (Medford Photo / The Spokesman-Review)

HBO's Inland Northwest -- 2.9.10

Steve DeBerry shows some of the "hen houses" an Oregon chapter of Delta Waterfowl is installing along wetlands to provide ground-nesting mallards with protection from predators during the upcoming nesting season. (Medford Mail Tribune photo)Fellow Baptist has faith in detainee Silsby/Statesman, APSculptors carve art work…

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FILE - In an file photo from video provided by CBS, David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno, from right, record a promo for CBS' "Late Show" that aired during the broadcast of the NFL football Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. Jay Leno said that "whatever happened in the last 18 years disappeared" when the two comics got together to film their surprise Super Bowl ad last week. (Cbs)

Comics Surprise Super Bowl Watchers

In an file photo from video provided by CBS, David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Leno, from right, record a promo for CBS' "Late Show" that aired during the broadcast of the NFL football Super Bowl on Sunday. Jay Leno said that "whatever happened in…

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HBO Poll: Skeptical Of CHRG

HBO Poll: 44 of 60 (73%) of the respondents said they're "skeptical" of the new City Hall watchdog group Citizens for Honest and Responsible Government, which is led by some of the key players from OpenCDA.com. 8 of 60 each marked "more power to 'em"…

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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.