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Healthy is Wealthy

Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant Millionaire?

Thumbnail image for Should A Jury Be Allowed To Make Someone An Instant  Millionaire? by Guest Writer November 18, 2009

(submitted by Olie)
An Idaho Falls man was just awarded nearly $2 MILLION in a recent lawsuit.  KPVI  reported that Levon Babakhanian was just awarded $1.8 million in a lawsuit involving a traffic accident he was involved in three years ago.  Babkhanian was on a motorcycle in Bonneville County when he ran into a dump truck [...]

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NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls

Thumbnail image for NEW: Original Thai 2 Brings Spice Of Asia To Idaho Falls by Perser November 10, 2009

I didn’t see anything on this, so I thought I’d try my hand at actually writing an article.
There’s a new restaurant in town that’s bringing a little culture and a new option to someone looking for a little variety for lunch or dinner. Original Thai 2 has opened on 17th street, and is now [...]

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Swine Flu, H1N1 Finally Kills in Idaho

Thumbnail image for Swine Flu, H1N1 Finally Kills in Idaho by Wendyjo October 2, 2009

A man in his 50’s, who lived in South West Idaho, died due to complications directly related to Swine Flu on Monday, September 28th, 2009.  The man is now a statistic in Idaho.
Will you join his ranks and be a statistic?
Swine flu has about the same symptoms as seasonal flu:  Coughing, head and chest congestion, sore [...]

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School is out and the kids are bored… what now?

by Alice June 19, 2009

It seems that we need some ideas on ways to keep our kids busy this summer. We all know that busy kids get in less trouble. Let’s post some ideas here. Anyone who has raised kids has probably got some inventive ideas.
Both of my kids were working summers with locally owned restaurants when they were [...]

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Cheering for Aubri

by peterlemonjello April 27, 2009

Come out and help us help a young local girl who suffers from Sarcoma cancer. Monday May 4 at 7:00 PM at the Madison High School auditorium in Rexburg there will be a benefit to help Aubri.
Improv Underground, a local comedy group, will be performing along with special guests Ken Graham, the best Elvis impersonator [...]

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The Eagle Rock Co-op is OPEN!

by Nemesis August 3, 2008

It’s a “soft” opening as their grand opening is scheduled for mid September. 
They have products on the shelves and in the coolers, but they don’t have much in the way of produce yet.  They have a selection of meats and cheeses, some bulk items, coffees and teas, and various natural type shelf items (such [...]

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Mesothelioma in Idaho: Asbestos Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatments

by Joe Vandal March 24, 2008

I keep hearing about mesothelioma, and I learned early on that it was a form of cancer caused by asbestos, but just recently I thought to write an article on the topic. I hope we can share mesothelioma facts and gain a greater understanding of this disease. What are the available or cutting-edge mesothelioma treatment [...]

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Should we reward people for doing what they should anyway?

by Joe Vandal February 14, 2008

I am conflicted over this Local News 8 report that our Idaho legislature is considering a bill to reward kids for staying drug free. Some lawmaker (anyone know who it was, and their party affiliation?) has put a bill up that would grant a $2,000 Idaho college scholarship for students who pledge to stay off [...]

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Delayed by Conflict of Interest

by Mary Helburn February 12, 2008

I provided this link so that those who are concerned might voice an opinion. The delay has already cost lives and the comfort of thousands of men suffering from prostate cancer. Instead of chemotherapy, this type of drug attacks the cancer cells. The knowledge gained from [...]

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How to Survive Cold and Flu Season

by CR67 January 24, 2008

Well here we are in the peak of flu season again and as I write this post, I’m currently recovering from a severe cold that left me weak and miserable all week. I had a flu shot back in November, but as we all know, they don’t always help.
The CDC this year [...]

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Handicapped Parking Permit Reforms Needed

by Joe Vandal January 4, 2008

Is everything kosher with the handicapped parking system?
I never park in the handicapped-marked spaces, even if I have to park in the north forty. I’ve had disabled friends and could not imagine taking their close spot so my healthy legs could save a mere minute of walking.
However, we see people all the time who do [...]

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Idaho should be praised and modeled for low teen smoking rate

by Joe Vandal December 31, 2007

Our local KIDK News 3 affiliate recently carried an Associated Press story that Idaho was criticized by a Washington anti-smoking group because they do not think we spend enough money on teen anti-smoking efforts.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids says Idaho spends too little of tobacco taxes and our 1998 tobacco settlement proceeds on discouraging [...]

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Idaho Falls is Hostile to Pedestrians

by Joe Vandal November 25, 2007

I was encouraged to see the Community Pathways group recently featured in the Post Register, however our city needs much more help and involvement than one volunteer group. We need civic leaders, citizens, business owners, and developers to get on board with the pedestrian-friendly environment that Idaho Falls is lacking. Some problems are city-wide design [...]

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Relinquishing Parental Control

by Mike October 19, 2007

The Portland, Maine School Committee approved a plan that allows the health center of King Middle School to provide birth control pills and patches to students in the sixth grade. Parental consent or knowledge is not required. In fact, it is outlawed. Under Maine state law, once a parent has signed a waiver allowing a [...]

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Weight Loss Struggles: Motivation and Methods

by Joe Vandal August 31, 2007

I grew up very skinny, bulked up some from military training, bulked up a good bit more in the first six months of marriage (and good cooking), but in the last year I actually developed a little pot belly.
It took awhile for me to admit I was starting to get fat. I had always [...]

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Idaho Tips for Healthy Marriages and Families

by Joe Vandal July 27, 2007

As we pass our eight-year anniversary, I reflect on how lucky I am my wife has not strangled me to death in my sleep. Goodness knows I have given her plentiful reasons to do so.
I recently saw a study suggesting folks who keep their automobiles longer tend to keep longer and happier marriages. Folks who [...]

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Michael Moore’s Sicko: Is America’s Health Care System Sick?

by Joe Vandal July 2, 2007

“We’ve given the entire health care system over to the insurance industry … they have total control.”
This statement represents the core of Michael Moore’s latest film, Sicko. Does anyone dispute this statement? More importantly, does anyone believe the insurance industry has fostered quality health care in America? Does anyone believe health insurance companies have acted [...]

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Mountain View Hospital: Will the Rebellion Maintain Momentum?

by Joe Vandal May 23, 2007

I promised to start this discussion thread after some people expressed that they felt the EIRMC thread was biased. I have no love for either empire, so here you go.
As I understand it, Mountain View Hospital was started by a group of doctors frustrated with EIRMC’s management, policies, culture, etc. Clarifications or comments on that?
Mountain [...]

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EIRMC: Cheer or Condemn the Idaho Falls Hospital?

by Joe Vandal May 20, 2007

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), called Er-Mac by locals, has been the dominant Idaho Falls hospital since 1986. It has also dominated local angst possibly more than anything else in southeast Idaho.
This discussion thread is intended to examine some of EIRMC’s history and what they are doing lately. I often wonder if the [...]

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Kill Hobo Spiders, Ants, and Yellowjackets

by Joe Vandal April 17, 2007

As much as we welcome the warm summer months in Eastern Idaho, we all dread the inevitable onslaught of hobo spiders. They are freaky-looking, are somewhat poisonous (babies are supposedly the worst), are fast, and can be tricky.
We had our home sprayed inside and out by a local pest guy for $75. The guy [...]

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Idaho Falls Natural Food COOP, anyone?

by cacaocraver February 21, 2007

My husband and I are very interested in helping to start a Natural Foods Coop in the IF area. We understand that a group of people have started some work on a coop, including a website. We have not been able to get in touch with anyone associated with this start-up however. [...]

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Free Ice Skating Rinks in Idaho Falls

by Joe Vandal January 18, 2007

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 [...]

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What about healthcare?

by chrisr671 January 17, 2007

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 [...]

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Smokers Are Unique Fools

by Joe Vandal December 28, 2006

They say the most annoying preachers are the reformed, the reborn. I must admit I smoked for a couple years back in high school, and yes, I judge smokers harshly.
The biggest differences between now and back when I smoked are the widespread availability of information demonstrating the detrimental effects that smoking has on your body. [...]

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Good and Bad Pharmacies in Idaho Falls

by Joe Vandal October 8, 2006

I cannot believe the poor treatment I received at Wal-Mart’s pharmacy recently. I was there right when they opened (the shutters pulled up as I approached), I was the only customer, three employees were working in the pharamacy, and I was told it would take 20 minutes!
I thought that was a pretty long time, [...]

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