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Giving thanks to American farmers
"Improving agricultural productivity has been the world's primary safeguard against a recurring Malthusian crisis - where the needs of a growing population outstrip the ability of man and resources to supply food. …
Season of gratitude
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
1/3 of healthcare spending is wasted
For any strained budget, but especially a nation's, step one should be a simple choice: Eliminate waste. I know; easier said than done.
It's either 'feast' or 'famine' in Coeur d'Alene's snowfall records
Every year at this time, I update Coeur d'Alene's all-time snowfall records for the 10 snowiest seasons and the 10 seasons with the least amounts of the white stuff dating back to the inception of regular weather r…
Environmentalists must be willing to debate science
Mike Ruskovich makes some excellent points in his "My Turn" article published on Nov. 6. None of us can survive without air and water, and we all crave clean air and water. That is the reason many of us have moved …
Happiness is on sale; get some
The price for happiness is now 30 percent off. This is not one of those today-only sales; in fact, happiness may be that rare product whose relative price, even with inflation, inches down over time. All society's …
Glory days are in the making
I found myself glued to the radio on Friday night listening to the play-by-play of the Coeur d'Alene Vikings and Highland Rams football game. Wow, what a game that was and the victory moved the Vikings to one game …
Time to pick on pronouns
Mrs. Language Person, that pathetic word nerd, has been known to make mistakes; but never, never with pronouns. In fact, when she hears, "Me and him are going..." or "It was fun for her and I," your MLP gets that s…
A stormy winter season likely across the northern U.S. and southern Canada
Last week, we gave our area snowfall predictions for the upcoming winter of 2012-13. This week, we'll issue our general winter zonal outlooks for the U.S., Canada and northern Mexico.
Universities benefit cities in many ways
With education reform on our minds and ballots, I've been thinking about the role of the university, particularly as it impacts North Idaho.
Consolation prize for the GOP?
Like a pitcher that loses the last game of the World Series, the loss can be devastating. Still, there will be another season and a chance for redemption. Romney in my opinion fought a much harder race than McCain …
Who would go to your funeral?
When you pass away you know that someone in your family is going to plan a funeral for you, they will call everyone else in the family and maybe even some of your friends. It will probably end up in the newspaper, …
Bioethics can ease your pain
As medical knowledge and technology rapidly advance we live longer, more often with life-threatening and life-altering conditions. New twists on old questions arise; medicine can not be practiced or utilized withou…
Who would go to your funeral?
When you pass away you know that someone in your family is going to plan a funeral for you, they will call everyone else in the family and maybe even some of your friends. It will probably end up in the newspaper, …
Citizen lawmaking has long tradition
Proponents call it a birthright in direct democracy, an opportunity to voice unaddressed concerns or call lawmakers to account.