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Billy Joel in Denial: Singer Insists His Battle with Alcohol is Due to Depression Over 9/11 Attacks, Not a Drinking ProblemBilly Joel does not seem to understand that his use of alcohol on a regular basis as a coping mechanism may be a sign of a more serious problem. -
Young Peoples Pavilion: Jim Lemley Highlights Magic, Improvisation and Death at University of Idaho CommencementIndependent film producer Jim Lemley added a little razzle-dazzle to the University of Idaho commencement ceremony and encouraged graduates to worry less about figuring everything out right away.
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Young Peoples Pavilion: How Mother Deer Protect Their Future KingsNew research from BYU reports that, just like the classic tale of Bambi, females from the deer family are more likely to invest more in the survival and health of their male offspring.
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Idaho Delegation Encourages Public Comment on Gateway West Project EISMembers of the Idaho Congressional Delegation are calling for "strong public input" as the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opens the public comment period on the agency's final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Gateway West Power Project.
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Crapo, Risch to President: Don’t Cut Timber SalesIdaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch joined a bipartisan group that questions a Forest Service decision to reducing timber sales and point to impact on jobs and local economies.
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University of Idaho Receives $3 Million Grant to Develop Teaching Methods, Classroom TechnologyIn collaboration with the Albertson Foundation, the University of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University will establish Centers for Innovation and Learning on their respective campuses. -
T.J. Thomson: "Promoting Healthy, Active Lifestyles for Boise's Children is My No. 1 Priority"Boise councilman TJ Thomson is leading a push to improve the health of Boise's residents, especially children, through the Let’s Move! program. -
Idaho State University Give Kids a Smile Day: 91 Underserved Children Receive Free Dental Hygiene CareIdaho State University Family Dentistry provided free dental hygiene care to 91 children as part of the 2013 ISU Give Kids a Smile Day activities. -
Idaho’s Big Salmon and Steelheads Need Little Fish to EatIf you care about big (and plentiful) Salmon and Steelhead, then you also need to care about management of tiny fish in the ocean. According to the Idaho Conservation League, the first-ever Fishery Ecosystem Plan is now available for public comment. -
Jimmy Farris Calls Out Paul Ryan on His Fantasy BudgetsIdaho Congressional candidate Jimmy Farris is leading a discussion regarding the timely problems with Paul Ryan's budget proposals. -
Mrs. Idaho United States Pageant Provides Positive Role Models for GirlsThe Mrs. Idaho United States pageant provides benefits including recognition, personal development, communication skills, confidence and handling the stress, pressure and disappointments in life. Women model these traits for young girls and others. -
Idaho State University Detective/Spy Festival Reflects on Literature and FilmThe Idaho Detective/Spy Festival, organized by the Idaho State University Departments of English and Philosophy and Languages and Literature, will present films, lectures, and a panel discussion. -
8 Secrets to Staying Beautiful During the SpringHere are eight of my secrets that describe how I stay beautiful during the spring.
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Boise State Inches Closer to an NCAA Tournament Bid with 69-65 Win Over San Diego StateDerrick Marks scored 27 points,Anthony Drmic finished with 23 and Boise State led from start to finish Mar. 9 in a 69-65 victory over San Diego State at Taco Bell Arena. The tandem combined for 34 of Boise State’s 38 points in the second half. -
College of Idaho Chamber Singers to Perform at Carnegie HallThe College of Idaho Chamber Singers, led by Professor Brent Wells, are performing at Carnegie Hall in New York City this spring as part of the prestigious Distinguished Concerts International New York series. -
NSF EPSCoR’s “Water Resources in a Changing Climate” Project Brings $4.4 Million to Idaho State UniversityIdaho State University continues to play a key role in carrying out the National Science Foundation Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. ISU geosciences research professor, Nancy Glenn, leads the project statewide. -
Not-for-profit Bronx Publisher to Benefit Young Artists of the Fred Dolan Art AcademyReknowned artist Neil Waldman has creatied a new not-for-profit Bronx publisher, to benefit the young artists of the Fred Dolan Art Academy, a free Saturday school in the Bronx. Its forst title, “AL and TEDDY” will be released this Summer, -
Young People's Pavilion: Some Great New Middle Grade Books for SpringSpringtime is a season when many middle schoolers like to stare out of the window and dream of things they can be doing other than sit still and read. Novels are a great way to keep them engaged. Here are some great books I suggest for your classroom. -
Bill Will Increase Hydropower Development, Create Rural JobsThe Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act streamlines the regulatory process and reduces administrative costs for small hydropower development at Bureau of Reclamation’s facilities. -
Young People’s Pavilion: WordGirl Takes on Villains in ‘(M)arch Enemy Week’The Emmy Award-winning series WordGirl will premiere five new episodes on PBS KIDS starting March 11 as part of “(M)Arch Enemy Week,” during which WordGirl will fight against a variety of the series’ most popular – and fan favorite – villains. -
The Pros and Cons of Publishing an E-bookEbooks are cheap to produce and distribute. But are they the future of publishing, or just another outlet? What should aspiring authors consider about writing Ebooks? This article answers those questions.
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University of Idaho Women’s Center Celebrates Women with Award-Winning Films at LUNAFESTThe University of Idaho Women’s Center will celebrate its eighth anniversary of hosting the only national touring festival of short films by, for and about women.
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Idaho Nonprofit Center Introduces “Idaho Gives” Statewide Day of Charitable Giving to Benefit Hundreds of NonprofitsThe Idaho Nonprofit Center will shine the spotlight on Idaho’s nonprofits and help raise needed funds by hosting the inaugural “Idaho Gives,” an unprecedented day of statewide charitable giving, on May 2.
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Video by Idaho-based Team Receives Scores of Telly Award VotesA high-quality TV clip from Peppershock Media Productions to received many votes for a People’s Choice Award in the Telly Awards competition. I show their fresh marketing strategy and up-to-date production tools and techniques to my classes.
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Idaho State University Debate Team ShinesIdaho State University Debate Team finishes first at regional championship and qualifies for the National Debate Tournament. ISU prepares to host CEDA National Tournament.
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Waste Not, Want Not: Solid Waste Management and Wastewater TreatmentThe University of Idaho’s President’s Sustainability Symposium is focusing on “Community Stewardship For Economic Benefits: Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management” on March 19-20.
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Idaho's Universities Celebrate Martin Luther KingMartin Luther King's message is ringing clearly through higher education in Idaho.
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No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the PlanetIn his book, No Impact Man, Colin Beavan demonstrates how no-impact living is worthwhile--and richer, fuller, and more satisfying in the bargain.
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Gift to Fund College of Idaho Chair in Writing, RhetoricThe College of Idaho will create a new chair that further enhances its long-standing strength in developing students’ clarity of thought and writing thanks to a bequest from an anonymous donor.
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Autism Severity May Stem from FearSome children diagnosed with autism have an especially difficult time letting go of old fears. A new BYU study found this rigid fearfulnness is linked to the severity of autism symptoms. Parents should focus on emotional transitions after fearful moments.
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Ironman Streak Ends at 186 for Detroit Lion Offensive Tackle BackusOverall, Backus started an incredible 187 consecutive games for the Lions, including last year’s playoff game at New Orleans. The streak has finally ended.
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Young People's Pavilion: Some of the Best Picture Books of 2012What an incredible season for picture books! Our family has been loving every one of these new titles. We hope you will too!
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Boise State Bronco Win Over Creighton: Biggest Win in History of Basketball ProgramBoise State University's recent men's basketball victory at Creighton was the program's biggest win ever. Here's why.
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Idaho State University's Teichert Named Big Sky Coach of the YearIdaho State University Head Coach Chad Teichert has been named the 2012 Big Sky Coach of the Year after being selected in a vote by his fellow Big Sky Women's Volleyball coaches.
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Why Idaho's Roadless Rule is so ImportantThe nation’s only successfully state-created roadless plan challenges a federal, one-size-fits-all mandate for managing wilderness areas in Idaho.
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Idaho State Basketball Gets a Jump on Strong RecruitsThe Idaho State Bengal men's basketball team has recently signed three strong recruits to National Letters of Intent.
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A Message for General Petraeus: "No Other Success Can Compensate for Failure in the Home."The recent personal failures of CIA Director David Petraeus underscore a dramatic and tragic irony. Otherwise brilliant and successful people can crash miserably due to one fatal flaw.
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Pretty Records Set in Ugly Game as Idaho State Gets Blown Out by Weber StateSome very nice player statistics shine under a cloudy team loss by Idaho State University football team, in their season-ending drubbing by Weber State.
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Young People's Pavilion: Dork Diaries 5Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this hilarious fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series: Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All.
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College of Idaho Recognized as One of America’s Top College ValuesThe College of Idaho has been named one of America’s Best Values in Liberal Arts Colleges by "Kiplinger’s Personal Finance." They teach students the skills to be leaders in a democracy.
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Young People's Pavilion: Ungifted by Gordon KormanUngifted is a young adult book about a struggling student and troublemaker who is accidentally transferred to a school for highly-gifted genius-level students. But while some may say Donovan Curtis does not belong, he delivers some surprises.
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Writer and Activist Gloria Steinem to Visit University of IdahoGloria Steinem, writer, lecturer, editor, and feminist activist, will visit the University of Idaho on Oct. 4 and 5, 2012 in honor of the Women’s Center’s 40th anniversary.
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Michaelbrent Collings Horror Novel "Apparition" Highlights FandemoniumI was lucky enough to catch Idaho's Annual Entertainment Expo, Fandemonium, celebrating science fiction, fantasy, gaming, animation, horror, comics and more. Horror Author Michaelbrent Collings headlined the bill.
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Young People's Pavilion: Unite or DieUnite or Die: How Thirteen States Became a Nation presents the drama of the Constitutional Convention in the form of a school play performed by exuberant young actors dressed as the thirteen original colonies.
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A New Disc Replacement to Treat Chronic Low Back PainA new innovation is a radical step forward in the advancement of disc replacement technology.
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Snake River Stampede Provides Heartwarming Cowboy and Cowgirl StoriesTaking place at the Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho, the Snake River Stampede is one of the top 10 regular season professional rodeos in the nation. My family joined thousands of fans for this inspiring display of patriotism, thrills, and showmanship.
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Congress Needs to Stop Bickering and Pass Domestic Violence LegislationThe federal reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act has fallen victim to political bickering, with the House of Representatives and the Senate refusing even to consider the versions passed by each other.
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5 Secrets to Getting Your Book PublishedWhat can aspiring authors do to overcome the high hurdles that publishers and bookstores place in front of them? Here are five keys, drawn from my experience as a published author.
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Young People’s Pavilion: Batman’s Biggest Secret is Not Bruce WayneSomeone else, other than the legendary Bob Kane, had a hand in the creation of what is arguably the most popular comic book hero of all time.
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Rich, Beautiful and Popular: Foul-mouthed Characters in Teen Books Have it AllBestselling authors of teen literature portray their more foul-mouthed characters as rich, attractive and popular, a new study finds.
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Newt Gingrich: Elder Statesman and Comedy ScriptNewt Gingrich is a interesting combination of successful, skilled politician and comedy act. His future may be in doubt, but this enigmatic figure will not be going away.
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Biden's "Gaffe" on Gay Marriage: More Staged Obama White House SpinVice President Joe Biden is no stranger to saying dumb things. But his recent comments supporting gay marriage were followed by a Hollywood-hero fundraiser by Obama that raked in record numbers of dollars. isn't this all a bit too convenient?
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Why Deus Ex: Human Revolution is One of My Favorite Video GamesDeus Ex: Human Revolution intrigues me unlike than any other game because it is more likely to happen than anything else on a video screen.
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A Journey to the Center of Ted Nugent's MindTed Nugent needs a crash course in rhetorical figures of speech that achieve their effects via association, comparison or resemblance. This will help his tune reach more fans, instead of the Secret Service.
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Jane Yolen "able to Fly Home Without a Plane" After Receiving Prestigious DeGrummond MedalJane Yolen, who has been called the Hans Christian Andersen of America and the Aesop of the 20th century, received the top award, the Southern Miss Medallion, at The 45th annual Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival.
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Why Fantasy Baseball Teams Should Draft the Underrated Nick Swisher: A Fan's TakeNick Swisher's miscalculated batting average and history of injuries has placed him low in the draft. So a healthy Swisher is a steal for fantasy baseball teams
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Why I Jumped on the Hunger Games BandwagonThe Hunger Games saga and craze has been brewing for the past couple of months and the time has arrived for the movie has hot the big screen. After being indifferent, now I too, am eager to see this film.
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Young People's Pavilion: Finding Joy in the the Pythagorean TheoremIn his entertaining and informative book, The Pythagorean Theorem: The Story of Its Power and Beauty, Alfred S. Posamentier, a veteran math educator, makes the importance of the Pythagorean theorem delightfully clear.
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Enjoy an Affordable Easter Brunch at Brick29 in Nampa, IdahoLooking for a wonderful Easter brunch that won't drain your pocketbook? Even if you had no plans for the holiday or had to find a solo place to go, Brick29 would make you feel at home.
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The Easter Bunny is Coming to Boise: A Guide to Egg HuntsThe following Easter Egg Hunts are family friendly and short drive within the Boise area. The Easter Bunny is coming. Don't miss out!
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Frank Batten: The Untold Story of the Founder of the Weather ChannelThis is the untold story of a man whose name few recognize, yet whose business acumen and values helped change the face of the media in the twentieth century.
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What Movie Directors James Cameron, Peter Jackson, and Nick Cassavetes Mean to MeRaising small children has taken away most of my movie time in recent years. But here are three directors that have made me fall in love with movies once again.
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Have We Lost the Battle to Reduce the Damage from Global Warming?A vigorous discussion has erupted regarding the announcement that that carbon emissions from our planet had increased 5.9 percent between 2009 and 2010. It has been called one of the most important pieces of data in the last three centuries.
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Buying a New Car in 2012When searching for a car I always keep a few important details in mind.
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Romney's New Pit Bull-Style Attacks on Gingrich Will Probably Work WellMitt Romney is trying to paint Newt Gingrich as a chaotic, sleazy candidate who would hurt the GOP if nominated. This tactic just might work.Also published on:
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Youthful Indiscretions Deliver a Big Hit to Idaho State Football: A Fan's ReactionTwo Idaho State University football players were arrested and charged with dealing in marijuana, the Idaho State Journal reported on Tuesday, Jan. 19.Also published on:
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White African Americans"Can a white guy also be a black guy? That's one of the questions being asked after a student in New Jersey sued his medical school a couple of years ago.
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Will Serve in Congress for FoodCongressman Raul Labrador is having a frustrating time in Washington, DC.
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Young People's Pavilion: Middle Grade Reading SelectionsMiddle schoolers want to be "actively involved in research, reading, writing, talking, and thinking about topics that are relevant to their lives." Here are some literature suggestions for the classroom.
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Global Sexual Exploitation of Women: Moving Toward SolutionsWhat do we know about human trafficking dynamics and trends? What are its causes and current responses, including critiques of anti-trafficking efforts? Much work remains to be done.
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Top Five Underrated Fantasy Baseball Pitchers for 2012Pitchers are a key to fantasy baseball clubs and if owners screw up in this area, expect that team you love to sink fast. While you are dealing with in-season moves of your throwing guns, here are five sleepers to watch.Also published on:
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Top 5 Reasons Recruits Should Sign with Boise State Football in 2012From the Blue Astroturf to impending competition in the Big East, anyone being recruited by Boise State has a host of great reasons to sign with the broncosAlso published on:
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No Child Left Behind Flaw Implies that Speaking Spanish Puts Children at RiskDoes speaking Spanish in a home put children at risk. The actions of some Idaho educatore, under the confines of No Child Left Behind, seem to imply that it does,
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A Deeper Look at Caste and Riches in IndiaA fascinating story about an Indian businessman sheds new light on contradictions of caste and wealth in India
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The Five Biggest Recruiting Busts in Rutgers Football History,Over the last 25 years, Rutgers has raked in some of the highest rated recruits in the nation. But many went bust. Here are a few of them.
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Young People's Pavilion: The Poetry of Rebecca Kai DotlichImmersing children in great poetry is an ideal way to start the new year. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing your song with us all!
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Penn State Makes Right Hire in Bill O'Brien: A Fan's TakeThe Nittany Lions will continue to roar with the administrations prudent choice of Bill O'Brien to replace Joe Paterno. Fans can expect Penn's State's standard of winning with character to continue.Also published on:
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Boise State Football Bound to Have More Heavy Losses Before 2012 Season: A Fan's ViewThe Boise State football program lost its offensive coordinator for the second straight season. Fans should not be surprised if bigger money programs by out more of Chris Petersen's great staff before next season.Also published on:
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How to Host Food Swaps with FriendsIt is really fun to get food-centric friends together and do a swap. For a few excess jars of pickles or jam, etting fresh, handcrafted foods for virtually no cost.
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Boise State Scores Another Big Play with Petersen's $2 Million Offer: A Fan's TakeWith other schools hot on the tracks of Boise State Broncos coach Chris Petersen, Boise State made the right move by adding money to his contract at this time.Also published on:
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Popular Car Accesories You Can Live WithoutNew car models are filled with all kinds of technology. Some of it you need, some you don't. Some can be dangerous and just plain silly.
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How I Published All of My BooksI have published 10 books for children and adults. Here's how I did it.
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Boise State Football Will Look, Sound and Feel Very Different Next Year: Fan PredictionBoise State Football will look, sound and feel very different next year. The loss of Kellen Moore and several other stars creates serious uncertainty, but will keep fans watching a crop of Bronco alumni in the NFL every Sunday.Also published on:
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Places to Grab a Warm Bagel in Nampa, IdahoThere are some great places in Nampa, Idaho to grab a bagel, cream cheese, conversation and more.
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When Boise State Beat Georgia: My Favorite Sports Moment of 2011If Boise State can manhandle a team that was an SEC East contender and even a potential BCS title sleeper, which now looks like quite a stretch, who's to say it couldn't do it against No. 1 Oklahoma or No. 2 Alabama for four quarters on any given night?Also published on:
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Skate Away at Boise-Area Ice Hockey RinksThere are three great ice rinks where people from the Boise area can skate, play hockey and have other funAlso published on:
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How I am Getting Away from Technology to Save Money to Buy TechnologyI will save for my next laptop by in a way that is as low tech as possible. Read on to find out how.
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Dragon Shouts: Why Dovahkiin Absorbs My SoulAs Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim progresses the player finds out that he/she is the last Dragonborn, or in dragon tongue, Dovahkiin - my favorite character.
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Sun Bowl Stadium: A Guide for FansGet ready for helmets to bang when the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets take on the University of Utah Utes in the 78th annual Hyundai Sun Bowl. This is a stadium guide for fans.
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Fan's Take: Boise State's Historic Opportunity Includes a Lukewarm FootnoteChad Cripe's notes about Boise State's run at football history will always include a footnote. The teams level of competition was simply nowhere near that of the teams to which they are being compared.Also published on:
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How I Lowered My Car Insurance PremiumsLike so many others in this economy, I recently sought out extra ways to decrease expenses. Lowering my auto insurance while maintaining adequate coverage was a goal.
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How to Combat Anxiety During the HolidaysSo you're trying to combat anxiety during the holiday season? Here is your best advice, gathered from numerous discourses with colleagues in the nursing department at the college where I teach.
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How to Train for Any SportAthletes need to combine diet, stretching, nutrition and psychological preparation to reach full playing potential.
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Fan Trash Talk: Boise State Will Thump Arizona State in MAACO Bowl Las VegasThe Arizona State Sun Devils don't stand a chance against the Boise State Broncos in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas. Here's why.Also published on:
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Best Places to Watch College Football Bowls in Nampa, IdahoIn Nampa, Idaho, 20 minutes west of Boise, there are a lot lot of great places for partier-types as well as the family crowd, to watch college football bowls, eat, drink and be merry.
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Why I Love My $99 Archos 28 Internet TabletMy Archos 28 has become like a dear friend, with its pre-installed apps for instant use, including chat, email, online music, as well as the widest support of video and music formats.
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Even the Camera Man was Faked Out: Memories of Boise State's 2007 Fiesta Bowl WinI'll never forget the trick plays that led to an improbable 43-42 overtime victory against Oklahoma in one of the wildest finishes in the 36-year history of the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
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Using Recycled Materials for Holiday Packages: Some Easy IdeasHere are some ways to make your packages safe when you are mailing them this holiday season using only recycled materials.
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The Best Boise-Area Winter Camping Spots for 2011-2012A breakdown of great places to camp this winter in the Boise area.Also published on:
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"Beyonce" Holiday Gift GuideWhat should you buy for your favorite Beyonce fan for Christmas? Or maybe you're the devoted fan of her music, and need to give some straightforward hints to friends and family about things to stuff your stocking with.
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Why Occupy Wall Street MattersOccupy Wall Street has already been enormously successful by creating and providing multiple outlets for this wonderful a and critical dialogue. The messages are a springboard for those who didn't feel like they had a voice.
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Volunteer to Save the Earth in 2012How can I can contribute to the sustainability of the environment in 2012?volunteering with or donating to environmental organizations, one or two times a month, would be a worthwhile and attainable goal.
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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: A Stadium Guide for FansOhio and Utah State will meet in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on Dec. 17 at Bronco Stadium in Boise. The bowl (formerly the Humanitarian Bowl) is held each December. Here is a guide for fans.Also published on:
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My Biggest Interior Decorating MistakesLet me share my interior decorating faux pas with you in hope that you will not make the same mistakes.
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Why Raul Labrador (R-ID) Does Not Deserve Re-ElectionRaul Labrador is a nice guy. He is smart, too. So, I'm not sure that he actually believes the things he says to get elected.Also published on:
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Young People's Pavillion: Horse PowerWorking Horses by Mary Packard and Therapy Horses, by Catherine Nichols are two key book suggestions.
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Winter Survival Guide to ParentingAn in-depth guide to survive winter as a parent. Unique ideas and tips for curing boredom, cold and flu, holiday schedules, and more.
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Virginia Tech's Unprecedented Amount of Undeserved PainI can only pray for the families of the two victims in today's Virginia Tech shootings. Their community has received an unprecedented amount of undeserved pain. And I hope, with all my heart, that this story ends with only those two.
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Moral Discipline is an Essential Ingredient for Presidential CandidatesThe personal lives of polticians matter
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Record Fine for Ringling Bros. Spurs Debate on Animal CrueltyThe parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus was hit with a record fine of $270,000 for violating the animal welfare act on several occasions. This has set off a national debate and left Congress, among other groups, seeking solutions.
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Ivy League Memories from CornellFrom being a lacrosse manager to writing columns for the Cornell Daily Sun, I learned a lot by interacting with Cornell's high-powered students and esteemed faculty.
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5 Things Expecting Parents Need to Know About the Financial Cost of Raising ChildrenThe cost of raising a child has risen dramatically even as wages remained flat or increased slightly over the past decade. Thus, some serious planning is needed in order to avoid a family financial crisis.
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The Origins of AIDSJacques Pepin looks back to the early twentieth-century events in Africa that triggered the emergence of HIV/AIDS and traces its subsequent development into the most dramatic and destructive epidemic of modern times in he Origins of AIDS.
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Should Smoking Be a Civil Right?Is smoking a civil right, or can the government legally and ethically ban it in public places? A discussion on this issue is raging in Boise.
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5 Celebrities Who Will Be Thankful This YearThese five celebrities have recent developments that should keep them happy in upcoming months.
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Young People's Pavilion: Wimpy Kid Rolling BlizzardThe Wimpy Kid Rolling Blizzard will hit six stores in cities along Jeff Kinney's fall tour route in celebration of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, the sixth book in the series,
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Is Facebook Violating Your Privacy?Is Facebook violating users' privacy by making public too much of their personal information? The social media websiteis at odds with a growing, disgruntled sector of the public, as well as Federal Trade Commission over this question.
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George Harrison Living in the Material WorldThousands of books, articles, and other works have been published about The Beatles. This is one of the very best: Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, has published the life of her late husband in pictures—Living in the Material World: George Harrison
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Young People's Pavilion: LeVar Burton to Launch RRKidzLavar Burton, executive producer of PBS’s longtime reading show, Reading Rainbow, is launching RRKidz, a line of interactive digital titles backed by investments from Raymond Capital,
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Young People's Pavilion: The Phantom Tollbooth (50th Anniversary and Annotated Editions)The 50th anniversary of THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH, the timeless and deeply influential children's book, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer, has arrived. Three new books mark the occasion.
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Young People's Pavilion: National Book Award Finalist -- FLESH and BLOOD so CHEAPRecently announced as a National Book Award Finalist in the Young People’s Literature category, FLESH AND BLOOD SO CHEAP: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy by Albert Marrin takes readers on a compelling journey
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'SNL,' Penn State Scandal Offends Even SatanAs bad as things have become, the Penn State scandal is still in its infancy. Things are bound to only get worse.
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Young People's Pavilion: Reading to Write: Connecting Composition and LiteratureThis book weaves together critical thinking skills, writing, and reading instruction through the use of writing prompts, literary selections, and intriguing discussion points. It book helps students transition from being an active reader to a critical one
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Featherless Chickens, Laughing Women, and Serious StoriesInterested in preserving her family folklore, Jeannie B. Thomas of Utah State University recorded detailed oral histories from her mother and two grandmothers in Featherless Chickens, Laughing Women, and Serious Stories.
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A Lose-lose Scenario at the Nampa, Idaho Police DepartmentThe complexities of the federal lawsuit in the Nampa, Idaho police department necessitate an agreement that cleans up this mess in a way that restores faith in both the NPD administration and its rank-and-file.
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Young People's Pavilion: Poems Throughout the School DayPoetry can be used to teach math, science, fine arts and langauge arts.
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Thanksgiving in Boise: Fun Family EventsNovember in the Boise area is a busy time and much of that has to do with the holidays.
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Young People's Pavilion: I Had a Favorite DressI Had a Favorite Dress, by Boni Ashburn is a fresh and stylish story about growing up and keeping hold of your favorite memories.
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Boise's Rep. Cronin Selected Among “Rising Stars” in GovernanceThe Aspen Institute has announced the selection of 24 of America’s leading public officials to participate in the Institute’s bipartisan Aspen-Rodel Fellowship program. Boise Rep. Cronin is among them.
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Young People's Pavilion: The Day Tiger Rose Said GoodbyeThe Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye, by Jane Yolen is an important work. The book is gentle, sensitive, and oh so sad. Beautiful illustrations by Jim LaMarche enhance an engaging story to share with young children facing a loss.
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The Republican Party's Race DillemmaOrganizations that choose not to change become extinct. The GOP needs to to embrace America's changing demographics -- the "Browning of America." If not, we'll soon be looking at Republican artifacts in museums during history lessons.
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Congress: It's Time to Put Some Teeth into Federal Spending RestraintThe Honest Budget Act goes to the heart of public distrust of Congress. The public is rebelling because too many 'budget cuts' have turned out to be spending increases or, at best, promises that a future Congress will curtail spending.
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Super Congress: Super DeceptionThe Super Congress is set up well to meet its own goals. Consider this plan as another form of Three-card Monte. In this version, responsibility for making arbitrary slashes to the social safety net is far removed from any voting by ordinary Americans.