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Some months ago I was researching some information on the internet, and I came across a website dedicated to [...]
Should Authorities be Separating Mothers from their Children in the San Angelo Polygamist Community?
(Article submitted by volunteer writer: “Local Author”)
Admin Note: IdahoFallz.com has for some time has had a “no religious discussion” policy. It is a good policy to maintain. Let’s keep this the discussion away from religion and keep in on the legal accusations and police involvement – and what should and should not take [...]
How to not be stupid when dealing with technology
I hope to generate a meta-level discussion about wisdom and strategies when using technology. What I mean is we should discuss what technology means to us, how we need to adapt and re-orient our old frames-of-mind to the new digital world. Some things are radically different in technology, some things are the same. How to [...]
Democratic Disinterest and Disdain
So what is the current state of our national defenses as I write this today?
The Protect America Act amended the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that was enacted in 1978 to protect people inside the United States from being monitored by U.S. intelligence agencies without a warrant proving they were agents of a foreign government.
This [...]
Is Idaho Tough Enough on Teacher Sex Crimes?
As a former public educator, I am shocked at the seeming abundance of teacher-pupil sex crimes lately. Fifteen other states are considering stronger penalties, and I wonder if we should also? Should Idaho preemptively change some laws to catch this problem before it becomes a problem? Is Idaho tough enough on teacher sex crimes?
Should Idaho [...]
City-Wide Webcam Network Needed for Security
I got so mad about our not-yet-completed Equal Access Playground recently being vandalized. This is the playground with special features that enable handicapped kids to play more easily than they would at typical playgrounds. The folks involved with it spent many months raising money and driving the project forward. Some hooligans took just a short [...]
Relinquishing Parental Control
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 [...]
Renouncing Political Party Membership Sends Clearest Message
If someone you cared about asked you for money and support, then acted recklessly, immaturely, even criminally with your money and support, how would you respond?
If it was your teenager, what would you do?
If it was an alcoholic or drug-abusing sibling, what would you do?
If it was your political party, what would [...]
RFID “Spychips” Threaten Consumer Privacy
This article was submitted by user Mike. When the backend security code hole is fixed, I will switch author attribution to user Mike. In the meantime, you can still get your own articles published by emailing me at idahofallz( at) gmail(dot )com.
In the coming months as you walk into your favorite store(s) without your knowledge [...]
Identity Theft: What’s behind it all?
Identity theft is a huge problem in the US these days. It’s strange, but most Americans don’t really understand how identities are usually stolen and who, for the most part is behind it all. In this article I will shed some light on this topic, and hopefully some people will find this to [...]
YOUR Unsecured Wireless Internet is the Dangerous Weak Link
What would you do if someone borrowed your phone to prank call innocent people, perhaps to some of your friends and family? Would you try to gain control of your phone again?
What would you do if someone borrowed your car to drive recklessly through neighborhoods and scare parents and kids, perhaps even your friends and [...]
Into the Woods of Anonymous Speech
I was surprised but delighted to read the local Idaho Falls Magazine blurb our IdahoFallz.com on page 10 of their March/April 2007 issue.
The piece was titled “Voices in the Wilderness”, and raised legitimate concerns about people who write anonymously. We had this discussion last summer in Our Anonymous Community, but it is a topic well [...]
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