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Drought patterns are difficult to break
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, the western portion of the country, especially the Southwest, has been in …
America, this looks like you
The well respected and comprehensive Pew Research Center’s statistics go beyond demographics to “take the pulse of Americans and people around the world on a host of issues.” Exploring public opinion among teens to…
Alexa, are you spying on me?
If you use Alexa and haven’t asked that question yet, then perhaps you should.
Embracing change in new year
I’d like to preface the following with the fact that I still own a 1976 Dodge van purchased when I lived in Portland in 1977. In 1989 I bought a 1988 Chevy Cavalier Z24 convertible, driving it until I bought a 2006…
It's a pig's year, people
Shout-out to you pigs: Xin nian kuai-le (happy new year)!
The polar vortex returns to North America
The infamous “polar vortex” made a return to North America last week. Temperatures plunged to as low as minus 50 degrees across the northern U.S. that led to several states of emergencies. Thousands of flights were…
T-2 trickery: Seniors, beware deathly scam
According to the mailer, a form T-2 is supposed to be insurance covering medical bills and funeral expenses when you die. It’s also known as burial or funeral insurance, but beware if you receive a form T-2 in your…
Dalton recall about vision, not animosity
I’m writing on behalf of Save Dalton, a growing group of concerned citizens leading the recall of the mayor and city council of Dalton Gardens. We hold no anim…
The war on men must end
D-Day at the beaches of Normandy, Iwo Jima, Vietnam, The Battle of Fallujah.
Trapping inhumane, even to big cats
In reference to the Cd’A Press article by AP writer Keith Ridler on Tuesday, Jan. 22, “New Idaho wolf trap rules” may be misleading. It’s true that our traditi…
Common sense doesn't trump building laws
An editorial in the Coeur d’Alene Press regarding a height variance generated letters to the editor. The problem is when roof trusses were placed on a structur…
MLP: Yes, plurals are fun (and fickle)
To her fans, few and deluded as they may be, the contrite Mrs. Language Person extends her dubious apologies. Today’s offering is neither her own nor particularly illuminating. No, Dear Readers, today she seeks mer…
Beware of the FaceTime bug
If you have FaceTime on your Apple device you may want to disable it. A bug was recently discovered that potentially lets callers eavesdrop on people they were calling even though the recipient didn’t pick up the c…
Covert ops create award night surprise
Last week Ryan Davis was honored with the Post Falls Citizen of the Year award. With homage to the late Paul Harvey, here’s the rest of the story.
MLP: Lie vs. lay (reprised)
At the risk of repetition (but not redundancy, Dear Reader — that would mean restating an idea using different words), your Mrs. Language Person repeats and as requested, elaborates. Only upon fervent request would…
Shutdowns open scam doors to government websites
If the government shuts down again in a few weeks, some of its websites might be inaccessible because of expired security certificates. Each government agency is responsible for keeping its security certificates up…