Archive for January, 2007
Shine on in Peace - A Plea to Demand Conflict-Free Diamonds
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the newsletter or RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!It has been said that when the West finds something of value in Africa, people die. From cheap labor to oil to, most recently, diamonds, nearly every time a commodity of value is discovered in the [...]
The Social Pressures of Mormonism
To begin: The purpose of this post is NOT to debate the rightness or wrongness of the Mormon Faith. That issue has been covered numerously all over the internet, and also on this site.
I’m sure that most would not disagree that this area is dominated by the LDS (Mormon) culture. This is evident in many [...]
Idaho Wolf Discussion
My first exposure to the Idaho wolf issue was as a high school senior. Mrs. Ruggeiro assigned us to read and discuss a book on the topic (I forget the title). The book was obviously pro-wolf, and so we as a class obviously leaned that way.
The assignment would not have been so memorable if [...]
Should English be America’s Official Language?
I have always leaned to the left when it comes to social issues, save on the issue of taxes and fiscal responsibility. However, recent events have brought to my attention a growing problem in America, one that stems the our inability to resolve our issues with our borders. There is a culture crisis in America [...]
What about Larry Lyon?
I wanted to start this discussion a few times since Larry Lyon’s reported police scuffle last week, but I wondered how much of an issue it really was, and if anyone really wanted to talk about it. I’ve seen a few people asking in the chatbox about it, so I thought I would post this [...]
What do you want to see 10 years from now in Idaho Falls?
This article is to generate ideas and discussion about Idaho Falls‘ future.
I think all suggestions are valid, from urban planning to city laws to businesses to parks to technology to education to even scenery.
This is meant to be a local brainstorm. No ideas are bad in this discussion thread. Dream away.
It would be nice [...]
Free Ice Skating Rinks in Idaho Falls
Ice skating options are relatively affordable through the Idaho Falls Parks department, but you can try it out for free at a few local and informal ice rinks.
These “ice rinks” are just areas in gravel lots where the city has plowed up a 3′ wall of snow and poured water into the middle, creating [...]
What about healthcare?
It has been documented that people who cannot pay for health care services, either out of pocket or through private or social health insurance (Medicare), through public programs (Medicaid), or through some other means, may not receive the care they need here in the United States.
This just blows me away! That the number one [...]
Is Idaho Falls planning on annexing east?
I know that I have written on this subject before but now I believe I shall take another stab at it due to new information that I have across.
Most of you who read the Post Register have probably skipped the legal announcements that are published in the classified section, but as I have come to [...]
Got Ink?
As a gen-x’er, I have a tendency to watch social trends in our society. One trend that seems to be increasing in popularity, is Tattoo and body piercing. The most recent Harris Poll (completed in 2003) found that 16% of Americans had at least one tattoo. In 1936, Life Magazine estimated that 6% of Americans [...]
Is raising the min. wage a good idea?
This week, Congress passed a bill raising minimum wage. This new bill raises the Federal Minimum Wage, from $5.15 to $7.25 over a 26 month period. So what does this mean for me? What does this mean for the small business that I work for?  I might get a pay raise, but my hours might [...]
IFR Dance
Hey! Ya’ll. I am a senior at Skyline High School and am in charge of fundraising. I thought of a great idea and wanted to get the community involved.Tell me what you think of it.
IFR Dance: February 24, 2007
Congratulations! We are excited that you have taken the first step into winning IFR Dance. First place [...]
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