Archive for November, 2006
Open Mike for Idaho Falls City Workers November 2006
We will start republishing this open forum for Idaho Falls city workers on the last day of each month. The last one in July was one of the most commented-on articles.
This monthly open forum will be a vehicle for city workers (or anyone with knowledge of inner city workings) to discuss what they think is […]
Snow Plow is the Happy Balance of Snow Shovels
Oh what debates rage in eastern Idaho over snow removal techniques.
On one end is the traditional snow shovel, breaking your back and your body into a sweat, but much cheaper and more exercise than a snow blower.
On the other end is the snow blower, much more expensive to buy and operate, much more […]
Must Idaho High School Students Take ASVAB Test?
Pre-released on IdahoFallz MySpace page:
I recently read this story about a couple high school students in Georgia who frustrated military recruiters’ attempts to administer ASVAB tests under the guise of “career placement tests”.
Apparently the two students overheard teachers discussing that the tests would be given the after the weekend, that the students would be […]
Idaho Falls Community-Styled Websites
This is the second installment of a new series I am publishing every Monday, called “IF Onlineâ€. Each article will examine an aspect of our Idaho Falls area that has an online presence. The series will run at least four weeks.
This week I will call your attention to local community-styled websites. What is the saying […]
What are your holiday traditions, Idaho Falls?
I think it’s widely acknowledged the holiday season starts Thanksgiving weekend. I was wondering what similar or different holiday traditions we celebrate in Idaho Falls?
My family sets out our Christmas decorations on Thanksgiving weekend. We have two fake trees now, one for upstairs and the basement. We only setup one at first with wooden ornaments, […]
Target Again Fails to Control Black Friday Crowds
I wrote last year about the responsibilities Black Friday retailers have to reduce bad shopper behaviors. That was an experience at Wal-Mart in which they badly handled the shopping experience of a super-discounted laptop computer. Was anyone at Wal-Mart this year who can relate their experience?
Last year, the local Target store was very effective in […]
Eight Ways to Improve Our City Website
This is the first installment of a new series I am publishing every Monday, called “IF Online”. Each article will examine an aspect of our Idaho Falls area that has an online presence. The series will run at least four weeks.
This week I will suggest improvements to our official city website. A previous article also […]
Otter and Risch Squeeze Idaho’s Middle Class
First Interim Governor Jim Risch wrangled a tax shift from property taxes to sales tax that mostly benefited Idaho’s wealthier citizens and companies. Now Governor-Elect Butch Otter is proposing to eliminate the sales tax, but only for Idaho’s poorest residents.
Where do these two major tax plans leave Idaho’s middle class? Two Republican governors in […]
You don’t have to be a geek to enjoy podcasts
You do not need an iPod to enjoy podcasts! I have to say that quick and loud right up front, because unfortunately most people hear ‘podcast’ and assume it’s only usable with an iPod or MP3 player, which is not the case at all.
Podcasts are free video and audio files available for easy download. You […]
Broadway Railroad Crossing Gives Bad First Impression of Idaho Falls
Imagine pulling off the freeway of any random town you have never visited. While waiting at the exit ramp’s stoplight, you see a beautiful white stone with the town’s name and a pleasant natural scene carved into it. You turn right because you see gas stations, restaurants, and a trusty Wal-Mart in that […]
Increase Penalties for Leaving Accident Scenes
According to a recent KIDK 3 report, 20% of DUIs are hit-and-run because the offenders know they will get much less punishment for leaving the scene than for getting a DUI, especially if they already have DUIs on their record.
While we cannot prove if they were drunk, it’s time to dramatically increase the penalties for […]
The Rumor Mill…A new addition to the Row?
Hotel and Restaurant Row in Idaho Falls may be getting a new addition.
I have a new bit of information to report that has some back bone to it…babyback bone. I have heard rumors and have seen a site plan that indicates more dining establishments coming to the Broadway Wal-Mart site, and the newest rumor comes […]
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