Idaho Statesman Blogs http://blogs.idahostatesman.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Forward Hamilton leaves Boise State men’s basketball team http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/forward-hamilton-leaves-boise-state-mens-basketball-team/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forward-hamilton-leaves-boise-state-mens-basketball-team http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/forward-hamilton-leaves-boise-state-mens-basketball-team/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:20:06 +0000 Dave Southorn http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/?p=10657
Darrious Hamilton, who played in 16 games last season for the Boise State men’s basketball team as a redshirt freshman, has left the team. He likely will head to a junior college, though his destination is yet to be determined.…
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Ruffwear has the Swamp Cooler™ cooling vest for your pooch. It helps your dog beat the heat and we all know how that can be hiking in Boise’s Foothills in the summer. Just soak it in cold water, wring it…
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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area may soon get a financial boost to support its recreation program if a federal law is allowed to sunset. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act went into effect in 2004 and a minimal fee on…
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The Chick-fil-A restaurants in Boise and Meridian will host a “Spirit Day” Thursday for the Idaho Humane Society during regular business hours. When customers mention the Idaho Humane Society at the register, 10 percent of sales will go to the…
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Jani and Bob Berdahl, parents of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, will speak at a ceremony to honor their son Saturday. June 30 marks Bergdahl’s fourth year as a prisoner of war. A procession of 500 motorcycles — including members of Rolling…
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]]> http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/bring-bowe-back-event-planned-saturday-in-hailey-to-mark-bergdahls-4th-year-of-captivity/feed/ 1 National study gives spotty grades to Idaho education colleges http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/national-study-gives-spotty-grades-to-idaho-education-colleges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=national-study-gives-spotty-grades-to-idaho-education-colleges http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/national-study-gives-spotty-grades-to-idaho-education-colleges/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:20 +0000 Kevin Richert http://blogs.idahostatesman.com/?p=10629
When it comes to preparing teachers for the classroom, Idaho colleges and universities get a “D” grade, according to a Washington, D.C.-based group. The new National Council on Teacher Quality report found Idaho teacher education programs lacking in several areas. Among the findings:…
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Brad Pitt’s “World War Z,” opening this week nationwide, seeks to be the ultimate zombie movie. Does it succeed? That — and plenty of decayed, flesh-dripping corps — remains to be seen. What other contenders are there for the title…
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Kendra Noneman, 2013 Eh Capa 4-H president, wanted the community to know about a generous donation to the Ada County Friends of 4-H Fund. Here’s what she said: “Eagle Rodeo Board President Tracy Baggerly awarded $1,000 to the Ada County…
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The carnival at last year’s Meridian Dairy Days was cancelled due to a failed electrical inspection. Inland Empire Shows Inc. isn’t back this year. The Payette-based Funtime Carnival Co. was setting up Monday. Temperatures soared into the 90s, and workers…
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Amorelle Grace Livingston Hill Barbour Books Genre: Christian Romance Pub Date   May 1 2013 ISBN9781620293898 Price12.99, Paperback   Young pastor’s daughter, Amorelle Dean, is left alone when her father dies. When interfering church biddies offer advice on her future, even suggesting…
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