Stop the season. The Chicago Cubs are in first place in the National League Central. A rare occasion which probably won't happen for the rest of the season. A pair of former Boise Hawks led the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jeff Samardzija threw a two hit shutout through eight…… MORE
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March Distractions
Spring is here. Its supposed to get warmer, stay light longer, and of course, there are brackets. An outplacement firm estimated that this year’s tourney will cost U.S. businesses more than $130 million in lost productivity. All for what? According to the state of Idaho, there are over 48,000 people unemployed in Idaho. People…… MORE
The Price of Spring Baseball
I first discovered the Cactus League in the early 70's when I was just a kid. I have always been a terminal Chicago Cubs fan, and I would always spend a week or two in Mesa, Arizona watching the Cubs practice and play. Those days were great. You could watch a game and get…… MORE
Remember The Time
Some years are identified for me by the celebrities who died that year. For instance, when I think of 1977, I think of the death of Elvis. 1979 reminds me of John Wayne. 1980 reminds me of John Lennon. 2009 reminds me of Michael Jackson. I haven't figured out how to remember 2013…… MORE
Sequester Meanings
The word "sequester" is a verb. It has three meanings. The first meaning of sequester is to put somebody in an isolated or lonely place away from other people, away from the pressures of everyday life and away from possible disturbances. A judge can order a jury to be sequestered if it's important that…… MORE
President’s And Their Kids
I've been watching the new TV show "1600 Penn" the past few weeks. The first thing I should report is that it's not great. It's okay. There are moments when I do laugh out loud. There just aren't very many of them. I mention "1600 Penn" because of its subject matter. It's about…… MORE
Former Broncos, Different Paths
On a day when Ryan Clady was named the Denver Broncos franchise player, Titus Young was cut by the St, Louis Rams. The former Boise State Broncos paths swerved in different directions. Clady is expected to earn nine and one-half million dollars in the coming season, while Young will probably run out his rookie contract.…… MORE
Give Me Lots of Land
Yet another survivalist group has emerged in Northern Idaho to further enhance the image of the Gem State. The group plans to build a giant walled fortress in the woods of the Idaho Panhandle. The purpose of the medieval style city is to provide a refuge when society collapses. Residents of the city would be…… MORE
3 Out of 10 Isn’t Bad!
I wish someone had taken the time yesterday to ask me if I'm computer literate. Nobody asked, but I would have said yes. Today I have to change my answer to no. This morning I ran across an article entitled, "Ten Things You Have to Know to be Computer Literate". Now that I have…… MORE
“Status” Quo?
Once again, proving that real life is more entertaining (and more frustrating) than fiction, I give you Representative John Conyers. "I hope no one uses the term 'illegal immigrants' here today," said Committee Ranking Member John Conyers of Michigan. "Our citizens are not illegal—the people in this country are not illegal. They are out…… MORE
