Archive for September, 2006
Do past relationships set us up for a future fall?
After you have been in relationships that have turned out less desirable for some reason or another, does that inturn mean we sabotage any future great relationships? Time and time again I talk with men and women who tell me they may have let the best “thing” […]
IF Public Transit Exists!
Like many of you, until recently I was unaware that Idaho Falls maintains a public transportation system. After all, the system’s only method of advertisement seems to be the buses themselves. The system recieves little advertising on billboards, newspaper, or television.
So, here is the news - we have a bus system!
Recently, I began exploring the […]
Bravo Mayor, Bravo!
It has only been a short while since Jared Furhiman took over the mayoral duties of our fair city, but I for one think he has done a very nice job. In a short amount of time he has been able to stitch closed a couple of bleeding wounds. By wounds I mean projects that […]
How to Write Articles: Advanced Information
This online community is designed to be a reflection of our Idaho Falls community. We host lots of discussion activity via the chatbox and comment responses to articles. This series will help more people make the transition from reacting to published stories to writing stories themselves (which then generate comment responses).
The more people who write […]
Ban Predatory Lenders
I was glad to hear someone is finally considering cracking down on predatory lenders. Predatory lenders are all those quick-cash, title-cash, payday-loan places that you see popping up in the cheapest storefronts all over town. They charge something like 200-1000% in APR interest. They are often identified as one of the worst financial mistakes anyone […]
Time to Rethink Food Stamps?
I am the original bleeding heart. I mean that.
However, lately, I’ve been rethinking the whole concept of state-sponsored charity - namely, food stamps. This is mainly because every time I go to WinCo, I leave mad as hell.
You know what I’m talking about. I’m talking about you going through the store, being very careful to […]
Issues facing our community
During the last few months, I have had alot of fun going out and knocking on doors, talking to voters about the issues that they face. I would like to take my door-knocking to the cyber-neighborhood that we all share here on this site.
I would like to hear from you, the people of Idaho Falls […]
Hack Grocery Discount Cards
How do you feel about those grocery store discount card programs? Albertson’s and Smith’s run these, where you get the normal deal with their card and pay a buck or two more if you don’t (yes, it is run that way not the opposite).
I never like giving my information to any companies. I refrained […]
Four-day school weeks in Idaho Falls?
The Post Register reported Boundary County is reaping great rewards since switching to a four-day week. Fridays are off, and are a time many students engage in positive extracurricular activities.
Many corporations have allowed four-day work weeks. Some Idaho Falls businesses offer four-hour workweeks.
Should Idaho Falls and/or Bonneville School Districts switch to four-day weeks? What […]
Goodbye, McDermott Field.
As I watched the Idaho Falls Chuckars play what was to be their last game of the season last night, I couldn’t help but feel saddened by the loss. The loss of the old ballpark that is. Immediatly upon entering the front gates, a feeling came over me that this would be my last time […]
Extend the greenbelt to the west.
The city finally has a stand-out welcome sign. There is also a plan for a nature/walking trail that will go some distance to the north so visitors and travelers can get out and stretch thier legs. Knowing this I can’t help but think, “Why stop there?”.
Instead of ending the trail why not extend it so […]
Are We Prepared for Absolute Accountability and Zero Tolerance?
Has anyone considered the implications of absolute disclosure and zero tolerance in the Kimball Mason debacle?
It appears from the postings that there are few who advocate tolerance, however, the implications this […]