Archive for June, 2006
The Children’s Center sign gets turned back on
Awhile back the PR did a story about a local candidate that had his business sign turned of by the central powers in the Bonneville County Republican Central Committee. Those powers made several phone calls to the adjacent business owners who are also members […]
Legalize Better Fireworks in Idaho
It’s fireworks season again, so I thought I’d bring up an annual fireworks issue.
No, this is not about the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration (I’d link their fireworks site but it’s been down for a few months now, anyone know why?), but rather is about consumer fireworks use.
There’s debate about what fireworks we citizens are allowed […]
Mankind’s Greatest Scams
I’m constantly amazed at some of the things that get away with - for instance, the cigarette break. The cigarette break is basically giving people ten minutes out of every day to sit outside and inhale deadly fumes. Isn’t allowing a break like this kind of like giving an alcoholic a beer break? I imagine […]
Idaho Quarter Designs
I am not a coin collector, but I have a little boy and so we have been collecting the custom state quarters. He keeps asking what Idaho’s quarter will look like and when it will be out, so I looked around for the designs.
The U.S. Mint has scheduled Idaho’s quarter for released next year (2007), […]
Etched In Stone
A lifelong native of southeastern Idaho, Joni Dixon always appreciated the intermountain west’s understated beauty. Her fondness for all things natural and authentic became a quest to integrate natural elements attractively into an urban world, which formed the cornerstone of Etched in Stone.
Today, Joni leads a growing team of Idaho artists and engravers – including […]
Revealing Web 2.0 Strategy
Three common questions I get asked about IdahoFallz.com is if I work for the city/mass media, where I came up with the idea, and if I’m making any money on it.
My answers are no, several things converged in my mind, and I’m not overly concerned with that yet. I am concerned with creating a […]
Local Newscasts Need to Monitor Closed-Captioning Better
I alway use closed-captioning when watching television. My hearing was damaged a bit in my military duties, plus it’s nice to catch all the dialogue in soft-spoken scenes. I’ve even discovered that many Simpson’s episodes contain double-jokes in the closed captioning that is as funny or funnier than what was spoken.
Usually our local newscasts […]
Urban Canvas 2006
As many on this website have noticed, there is a growing problem with graffiti in Idaho Falls, particularly in the downtown area. While I understand the problem, I don’t believe that sitting back and waiting for the city to fix the problem is the best way to go - we, as a community, should […]
Raising Idaho’s Minimum Wage Panel Discussion
The Democratic Convention in Idaho Falls held a one-hour discussion panel about Idaho’s and America’s stagnant minimum wage. Idaho’s minimum wage matches the federal standard, set at $5.15 per hour since 1997. The purchasing power of this wage has indisputably eroded in the face of inflation.
Shirley Ringo from Moscow told how the Democrats fought to […]
Community Colleges Panel Discussion
The Democratic Convention in Idaho Falls held a one-hour discussion panel about Idaho’s community college issues. Remarks were made about Idaho’s “embarrassingly low” rate of high school graduates going into college, and how that won’t work in today’s high technology work force.
Chuck Oxley said community colleges are good for a platform now because the issue […]
Observations on last day of Democratic Convention
The Saturday session started late; someone made the comment that the party was like ‘herding cats’. Richard Stallings started the session, and thanked the Bonneville County Democrats for a great picnic the night before.
There was a one-hour discussion panel on community colleges, and another one-hour discussion panel on the minimum wage. Lunch broke for an […]
Richard Stallings Interview
1st Disclaimer: I am not a member of any political party. I personally agree and disagree with aspects of both Republican and Democrat platforms.
2nd Disclaimer: I took notes during and after this interview. Since the conversation was not recorded, I gave a site business card to the interviewee and offered them to contact me if […]