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House Membership
Neil A. Anderson (R) E-mail
Born in Rexburg, Idaho; graduate of Ricks College and Idaho State University; employed by U.S. West in various management roles and by Edward Jones Investments; extensive community service; spouse: Sue; four children; 16 grandchildren.
Robert Anderst (R) E-mail
Born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduated from Highland High School and Idaho State University (Business Management and Marketing); Realtor since 1992; spouse: LaDawn; two children.
Ken Andrus (R) E-mail
Born July 14, 1935, in Marion Summit Co., Utah; 1953 graduate of South Summit High in Kamas, UT; B.S. in Animal Husbandry from Brigham Young University; Army veteran; LDS; rancher; board member and president Bannock County Farm Bureau; Marsh Valley School Board five years - vice chair of board for three years; spouse: Colleen Lloyd; children: Tonia, Marie, Milo, Melanie, Brent, Leena, Kevin and Joseph.
Vito Barbieri (R) E-mail
Born October 22, 1951, in Bexar County, Texas; attorney; law degree, Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA; spouse: Joy; children: James, Paul, and Tina.
Linden B. Bateman (R) E-mail
Born 1940 in Salt Lake City, Utah; semi-retired educator; bachelor's degree in political science, Brigham Young University; served five terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, 1977-1986, two terms as majority caucus chairman; member, Idaho Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; former president, Bonneville County Historical Society; Liberty Bell award, 6th District Bar Association; Excellence in Education award, Washington Mutual; Teacher of the Year, Bonneville High School; spouse: Deann; children: Eric, Kirsten, Stefan; nine grandchildren.
Gayle L. Batt (R) E-mail
5th generation Idahoan, born in Nampa, Idaho; graduated Wilder High School; B.S. Agricultural Business Management from Oregon State University; Missouri Synod Lutheran; spouse: Roger.
Scott Bedke (R) E-mail
Speaker of the House
Born April 27, 1958, in Twin Falls; graduated Oakley High School; bachelor's degree in finance from Brigham Young University; former president of Idaho Cattle Association; former director of National Cattlemen's Beef Association; former Oakley City Council member; Joint Finance & Appropriations Committee; Revenue & Taxation Committee; Resources & Conservation Committee; Transportation & Defense Committee; Chair Economic Outlook & Revenue Assessment Committee; Credit Rating Enhancement Committee; Speaker of the House; rancher, LDS; spouse: Sarah; four children; seven grandchildren.
Maxine T. Bell (R) E-mail
Born in Logan, Utah; Jerome High School; College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University; retired school librarian/farmer; spouse: H. Jack; son: Jeff; three grandchildren.
Merrill Beyeler (R) E-mail
Graduate of Boise State University with a B.A. in education; taught and coached for 21 years in rural Idaho; board member of the Upper Lemhi Chamber of Commerce; chairman of the Lemhi Regional Land Trust; founding member, Central Idaho Rangeland Network; Bureau of Land Management National Rangeland Stewardship Award, 2013; Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Annual Award, 2013; Lemhi Cattlemen and Horse Growers Association Rancher of the Year; spouse: Sharal.
Judy Boyle (R) E-mail
Attended Lassen Community College, Boise State University, and University of Idaho; rancher and freelance writer; former commissioner, Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission; substitute for former state Senator Ric Branch; natural resources director for former Congresswoman Helen Chenoweth; named one of the 100 most influential people in Idaho; two children; two grandsons.
Van T. Burtenshaw (R) E-mail
Farmer, rancher and livestock dealer.
Greg Chaney (R) E-mail
Graduate of Kuna High School; B.A. in communications and political science from Boise State University; pursuing J.D. at Concordia University School of Law; spouse: Sarah.
Don Cheatham (R) E-mail
B.S. in criminal justice; limited lifetime teaching credential; veteran of U.S. Air Force; has held an ASIS International CPP Certification; retired Regional Director for southwestern United States for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate; Vice President/Regional Manager for Protective Services with the Bank of America for southern California, southern Nevada and Arizona; Detective Supervisor for Los Angeles Police Department (24½ years); spouse: Lynn.
Sue Chew (D) E-mail
Born in Oakland, CA; bachelor's degree in biology and natural resources, UC Berkeley; Pharm.D., UC San Francisco; professor; 2003 Women Making History Award; 2006 Cultural Center Service Award; 2013 Outstanding Legislative Advocacy Achievement Award, Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health; 2014 Idaho Democratic Party Legislator of the Year.
Lance Clow (R) E-mail
Born in Los Angeles, California; B.A. in economics, California Lutheran University, 1969; elected to the Twin Falls City Council, 1993; served six years as mayor; served on the Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Board, District V Magistrate Commission and the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Comprehensive Aquifer Management Planning Committee; spouse: DeeDee.
Gary E. Collins (R) E-mail
Born September 9, 1942, in Boise; Kuna High School; LDS; insurance broker; spouse: Ann; children: Debra, David, Steven, Brent, Merilee, and Kaylee.
Brent J. Crane (R) E-mail
Assistant Majority Leader
Rep. Crane is the Vice President of Crane Alarm Service, a family owned security and fire alarm business that has been located in Nampa since 1964. Rep. Crane is currently serving his fifth term in the Idaho House of Representatives. He is the Assistant Majority Leader and serves on the Business, State Affairs, and Ways & Means Committees. As a young leader in the Idaho House, he is known as an advocate for a strong economy and a business friendly environment. Rep. Crane received the Friend of Agriculture award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2010, Rep. Crane was selected by his peers to be the Vice Chairman of the Legislative Business Caucus. Rep. Crane is active in his community, having served as an Ad Hoc member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Rep. Crane was pleased when his company was selected by the TV show Extreme Makeover Edition to install the security system for the Ryan Stockdale family. Rep. Crane's company also provided the security for the 2009 Special Winter Olympics. A life-long resident of Canyon County, Rep. Crane graduated from Nampa Christian High School and received a B.A. in political science with an emphasis in public administration from Boise State University. Rep. Crane is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, and shooting clay targets. When not on the golf course, Rep. Crane can be found on the beach in South Florida reading a good book. Rep. Crane and his wife, Rochenda, have two children, a son Keaton and a daughter Riley.
Thomas Dayley (R) E-mail
Born in Burley, Idaho; 5th generation Idahoan; B.A. political science/Spanish, Brigham Young University; M.A. international relations, University of Southern California in Oxford, England; U.S. Air Force veteran; Reagan appointee; worked for the Idaho Congressional Delegation; volunteer for church, BSA, United Way and International Visitors.
Reed DeMordaunt (R) E-mail
Born October 1, 1963, in Rochester, MN; businessman; master's degree in international business, University of South Carolina; master's degree in Middle Eastern studies, American University, Cairo; bachelor's degree, Brigham Young University; served as chairman, State Board of Education Committee on Teacher Performance Compensation; chairman, Albertson Foundation Teacher Compensation Committee; finalist, Idaho Innovation Award; spouse: Gayann; six children.
Sage G. Dixon (R) E-mail
Born Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; graduate of Westmont High School; attended San Jose State University, majoring in finance; owner of electrical contracting business; previous Vice-Chair of Bonner County Property Rights Council; NCFCA Lincoln-Douglas debate coach; spouse: Veronica; seven children.
Mathew W. Erpelding (D) E-mail
Assistant Minority Leader
Born in Denver, Colorado; B.A. in psychology from Idaho State University; M.A. in adult and organizational learning from University of Idaho; served as President of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education; received Idaho Business Review's Accomplished Under 40; co-editor of Outdoor Program Administration Principles and Practices; served on the Board of Directors for the Cancer Connection of Idaho.
John Gannon (D) E-mail
Served 1 term, House 1990-1992; born in Ross, California; graduate UC Davis, Hastings College of Law and USAR JAG School; Director, New York Irrigation District 1989-1990 and Boise Project Board of Control 1990; member Boise School District Facilities Steering Committee 2006 and various community organizations; spouse: Bev; two children.
Terry Gestrin (R) E-mail
Appointed August 2012, to fill a House vacancy in District 8; born in Cascade, Idaho; B.B.A. in finance from Idaho State University; Volunteer Fire Chief; Donnelly Valley County Commissioner; Chairman, Valley County Republican Central Committee; board member, Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands; State Insurance Fund; spouse: Sheri.
Marc Gibbs (R) E-mail
Farmer; bachelor's degree, Utah State University; commissioner, Idaho Fish and Game Commission, 1999-2006; spouse: Bonne; children: Tori and Josh; four grandchildren.
Steven Harris (R) E-mail
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; M.S. in technology management from Brigham Young University; systems consultant and small business owner; spouse: Wendy; five children; five grandchildren.
Stephen Hartgen (R) E-mail
Business consultant/economic development; editor/publisher, The Times News, 1982-2004; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; master's degree, Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.; bachelor's degree, Amherst College, Amherst, Mass.; member, 1998-2014, Idaho Capitol Commission; vice-chairman, 2015-, Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council; founding board member, Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization; executive director, Business Plus; board member, Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; vice-chairman, Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry; spouse: Linda; five children.
Brandon A. Hixon (R) E-mail
Born and raised in Salmon, Idaho; 4th generation native Idahoan; graduated from Salmon High School in 2000; Construction Management Tech Program graduate, Idaho State University, 2002; Boise State, 2003-2004; appointed Precinct Alternate Chairman, Precinct 8 in Caldwell; appointed Canyon County Presidential Caucus Chairman 2011; 2012 Republican of the Year Award for Canyon County; spouse: Danielle; five children.
James Holtzclaw (R) E-mail
Managment degree from George Fox University; 10 years in the U.S. Air Force; veteran of a foreign war, with four overseas tours; lifetime member VFW and the American Legion; member of the NRA, Ada County PAC, NARPM, Chamber of Commerce, Realtor Foundation Board and the communication committee; Chair for PAC Ada County Realtors.
Wendy Horman (R) E-mail
Graduate of Roy High School; A.S. Dixie State College; B.A. in political science from BYU-Idaho; Bonneville School Board Trustee and President, Idaho School Boards Association; WICHE Commissioner; spouse: Briggs; five children; one grandchild.
Paulette E. Jordan (D) E-mail
Paulette Jordan, age 34, is a native Idahoan; graduate of Gonzaga Preparatory in 1998 with honors; graduate of University of Washington in 2003 with degrees in communications, comparative literature, and American Indian studies, along with a certificate in strategic negotiations and conflict resolution from the Washington Center; citizen of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe; local, regional and national leader for years; elected member of the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council for three years; founding member of local Auxiliary of Post 5 in Plummer, Idaho, serving veterans; Benewah County Democratic state committeewoman; regional board member of the Northwest Disability Action Center; at-large trustee for the Idaho Heritage Trust; served as the Idaho state at-large delegate for the Democratic National Convention for two consecutive presidential elections; served as a national committeewoman for the Idaho Young Democrats; serving her third elected term as a Northwest Region board member and Finance Chair for the National Indian Gaming Association; Co-Chair of the Gaming Committee for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians; national speaker and mentor to young people nationwide; National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) Business Leadership Award as one of the "Top 40 under 40"; continues to stay active with her public and private business interests; speaks nationally on economic and community leadership; resides with her family in Plummer, Idaho; enjoys raising her sons, horseback riding and appreciates the greater mountain area.
Clark Kauffman (R) E-mail
Born in Twin Falls, Idaho; graduated from Filer High School; U.S. Air Force, Vietnam veteran; graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture; board member Filer Mutual Telephone Co-Op; spouse: Debbie; two children; three grandchildren.
Ryan Kerby (R) E-mail
Native Idahoan; grew up on a dairy on the Clearwater River; attended Lapwai schools 1-12; B.S. in math from Biola College in La Mirada, California; master's degree from College of Idaho; education specialist from University of Idaho; taught for 21 years; New Plymouth School Superintendent for 21 years; spouse: Kathy.
Phylis K. King (D) E-mail
Born May 8, 1946, in Ogden, UT; 1964 graduate of Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado; B.S. in microbiology from Colorado State University, Art Center College of Design-Commercial Photography; Methodist; Registered Medical Technologist; commercial photographer; Soroptomist International; Vista Neighborhood Association.
Hy Kloc (D) E-mail
Born in Germany; grew up in New York City; graduated from New York City Community College with an A.A.S. in marketing management and from Western Michigan University with a B.S. in business education; Chairman of the Board for the Greater Boise Auditorium District; Public Radio's Development Director of the Year in 2007; served as Chairman of the Boise Complete Count Committee; President of the Idaho Humane Society Board; Executive Director of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival; spouse: Joan; two dogs.
Thomas F. Loertscher (R) E-mail
Born January 4, 1944, in Park City, UT; Park City High School; B.S. in accounting, University of Utah; six years, U.S. Army Reserve; farmer/rancher; LDS; Bonneville County Commissioner for six years; East Central Idaho Private Industry Council; Idaho State Job Training Council; spouse: Linda; children: Brent, Wayne, Steven, Reed, Benjamin, Marlena, Brad and Bruce; 34 grandchildren.
Lynn M. Luker (R) E-mail
Born 1953 in Idaho Falls, ID; graduate of Lompoc Senior High in Lompoc, CA; A.B. in political science, University of California Berkeley; J.D., College of Law, University of Idaho in Moscow; LDS; attorney; Editor in Chief Idaho Law Review (1979-80); Law Clerk to Chief Justice Bakes, Idaho Supreme Court (1980-1982); spouse: Helen; children: Daniel, Jean, Rebecca, David, Eric, Rachel, Andrew and Emily; 20 grandchildren.
Luke Malek (R) E-mail
Raised in North Idaho; graduated from the College of Idaho and University of Idaho, College of Law; regional director under Governor Jim Risch; former deputy prosecuting attorney in Kootenai County.
John McCrostie (D) E-mail
1988 salutatorian from Mountain Home High School; B.M.E. in music education from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK; M.S. in instructional and performance technology from Boise State University; J.D. from Concordia University School of Law; named as a 2013 Top Political Activist by National Education Association; 2014 Community Catalyst Award, Fund for Idaho; 2015 Jose Julio Sarria Civil Rights Award, International Imperial Court System; husband: Dave Navarro.
Patrick McDonald (R) E-mail
Associate degree in law enforcement; B.S. in corporate training; M.Ed. in occupational training management; 33 years with Idaho State Police, retiring as District Patrol Commander; 8 years as U.S. Marshall, District of Idaho, appointed by President George W. Bush; 2 years with Burley Police Dept.; 26 years with U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Army Reserve, Idaho National Guard, Idaho Air Guard; consultant, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Glenco, GA; graduate, FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA; faculty member, Brown Mackie College, Boise, ID (criminal justice); board member, Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial; chairman of the board, Idaho Operation Lifesaver; advisory council member of the following institutions of higher education: Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID; Eastern Idaho Technical College, Idaho Falls, ID; Brigham Young University-Idaho (Ricks College), Rexburg, ID.
Shannon McMillan (R) E-mail
Born December 16, 1960, in Waupaca, Wisconsin; graduate, Mount Baker High School; pharmacy technician program, Apollo College, Spokane, WA; businesswoman; spouse: Kenneth; one son (daughter-in-law Jessica); four grandchildren.
Ron Mendive (R) E-mail
Born in Elko, Nevada; graduate of Kellogg High School and North Idaho College; two-term precinct committeeman; principal in corporation that developed first successful self-igniting pellet stove; spouse: Sherlene; three children; four grandchildren.
Steven Miller (R) E-mail
Born in Wendell, Idaho; graduated from Camas County High School; B.S. in agricultural engineering from the University of Idaho; former member of Camas County Planning and Zoning; former Camas County Commissioner; graduate of Leadership Idaho Agriculture; past President of Idaho Association of Conservation Districts; past Secretary/Treasurer of the National Association of Conservation Districts; 3rd generation farm and ranch in Camas and Blaine Counties producing organic hay and grain; spouse: Cheryl; children: Nancy, James and Andrew.
Jason A. Monks (R) E-mail
Born in Ridgecrest, California; graduated from Chaparral High School in Las Vegas, Nevada; Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University with a dual emphasis in environmental health and industrial hygiene; construction, corporate environmental, health and safety experience; business owner and operator; spouse: Shelley; eight children.
Mike Moyle (R) E-mail
Majority Leader
1983 graduate of Meridian High School; attended BYU; LDS; farmer/rancher; served on Far West Spearmint Committee; former fire commissioner of Star; served four years as House Assistant Majority Leader; serving third term as Majority Leader; children: Kelsei, Jacob and Preston.
Ronald Nate (R) E-mail
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; B.S. in economics from University of Utah; M.A. and Ph.D. in economics from University of Connecticut; economics professor at BYU-Idaho; served on the Idaho Judicial Council; Chair of Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus, 2012; spouse: Maria; four children.
Pete Nielsen (R) E-mail
Born March 15, 1938, in Burley; graduated Minico H.S.; attended BYU and Utah State; LDS; insurance agent and part-time farmer; former Republican county chairman and district chairman; member Jaycees; president and director Elywhee Beet Growers; president Elmore Co. NFO; president Elywhee Growers Association; Elmore County Farm Bureau; Eagle Scout; spouse: Connie; children: five daughters, Robin Jo, April, Heather, Celeste, Desarae, and three sons, Arlow, Clint, Ivan.
Mark Nye (D) E-mail
Graduate of Pocatello High School, Harvard University, and University of Idaho College of Law; past president, Idaho State Bar; National Board of Governors, American Bar Association; former Commissioner, Idaho Centennial Commission; past member, Law Advisory Committee, U of I; board member, Idaho Community Foundation; board member, Andrus Center, BSU; past chair, ISU Foundation; spouse: Eva; four children; four grandchildren.
Kelley Packer (R) E-mail
Graduated from Marsh Valley High School; Associate of Arts in business management from American Intercontinental University; Office Manager at Idaho Sports and Spine in Pocatello, Idaho; also a small business owner in McCammon, Idaho; served on McCammon City Council 2008-2012; McCammon Beautification Committee 2003-2004; Bannock County GOP Chairwoman 2010-2012; President of Marsh Valley Education Society 2011-2012; spouse: Duane.
Joe Palmer (R) E-mail
Business owner; attended Boise State University; served in the Idaho Army National Guard; spouse: Leslie; four children.
Donna Pence (D) E-mail
Minority Caucus Chair
Born August 23, 1942, in Joliet, IL; 1960 graduate of Richfield High School; B.S. in education, University of Idaho; majoring in health, physical education and social studies; M.A. in education, Idaho State University; Methodist; retired teacher/coach; tree farmer; Gooding Chamber of Commerce director; volunteer coordinator for Nature Conservancy's Thousand Springs Festival; Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association-State Legislative Committee; Idaho Education Association, local president-regional board member; 5th District Coaches special achievement award; Idaho Association of Health and Physical Education Board of Directors; State Distinguished Service Award, 2008; leadership seminar at U of Texas by Delta Kappa Gamma teachers society, 2004; State President Delta Kappa Gamma, 2011-2013; spouse: Lew; children: Lynn, Kim and Dusty.
Christy Perry (R) E-mail
Born June 4, 1968, in Ankara, Turkey; bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration, Boise State University; Top Ten Scholar finalist and Distinguished Honors Award, BSU; businesswoman; spouse: Matt; three children.
Dell Raybould (R) E-mail
Born October 8, 1933, in Rexburg; graduated Madison High School; attended Ricks College; LDS; farmer/businessman; past chairman Idaho Potato Commission; past chairman National Potato Promotion Board; past chairman Madison Memorial Hospital board of trustees; 1989 National Potato Man of the Year; 1999 Idaho Grower of the Year; 1990 East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame; 1995 Idaho Water Users Hall of Fame; 1998 Governor's Award for Excellence in Agriculture; spouse: Vera; children: Jeff, Valerie, Kathryn; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Eric M. Redman (R) E-mail
Raised on a farm near Moscow, Idaho; Union Pacific Railroad Agriculture Scholarship to Washington State University; U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran; business owner (44 years), including marina resort on Idaho's Lake Pend Oreille (4 years); Idaho and Washington real estate broker, land developer and home builder (12 years); Rathdrum, Idaho multiline independent insurance agency (24 years), sold agency to adult children in November 2012; past President, North Idaho Association of Health Underwriters; Treasurer, Highway Evangelism; Treasurer, Reach America; Treasurer, Heritage Christian Supply aka Sower Bible & Gift Store, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; spouse: Sue; five children; 13 grandchildren.
Paul Romrell (R) E-mail
Born in Fremont County; Ricks College; Medical Lab and X-Ray Internship, Boise State/University of Southern California Hospital Administration Study; Administrator, Fremont General Hospital; Afton Memorial; University of Minnesota; Fremont County Coroner for 40 years; retired Fremont County Commissioner and Board Chairman; by end of this term, will have completed 50 years of elected service (40 years as coroner, 6 years as commisioner, and 4 years as legislator); retired farmer and rancher; spouse: Ellen, six children, 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Ilana Rubel (D) E-mail
Born 1972; graduate of Harvard Law School (J.D. 1997) and Georgetown University (B.A. in American government and English 1994); partner in the Boise office of Fenwick & West, one of the nation's premier law firms focusing on technology clients; served on Board of Directors of Bogus Basin HOA since 2009; spouse: John; children: Andrew, Claire, Thomas and Evan.
Dan Rudolph (D) E-mail
Graduate of Lewiston High School; B.S. from University of Idaho, secondary education, chemistry and biology; M.Ed. from University of Idaho; owner, Rudolph's Auto Services; adjunct professor, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho; served 12 years on Lewiston School Board; spouse: Rusanne; children: Jen, Dan Jr., and John; seven grandchildren.
John Rusche (D) E-mail
Minority Leader
Born December 3, 1950, in Waukesha, WI; 1969 graduate of Aquinas High in La Crosse, WI; B.S. in chemical engineering from Notre Dame; M.D. from Washington University of Medicine in St. Louis, MO; Christian; physician; House Minority Leader; Idaho Medical Association; American Council of Physician Executives; American Academy of Pediatrics; "Mover & Shaker" Award, Idaho Pediatric Society; Tau Beta Pi-engineering honor society; spouse: Kay; daughter: Caitlin.
Heather Scott (R) E-mail
B.S. in biology from University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; aquatic biologist; small business owner; spouse: Andrew.
Paul E. Shepherd (R) E-mail
Born December 21, 1942, in Boise; 1961 graduate of Boise High; attended Boise Jr. College; owner/partner of sawmill and log home business; Protestant; former Boise County Republican Chairman, Garden Valley School Board, Crouch City Councilman, Riggins City Councilman, director-Salmon River Cowboys, director-Riggins Chamber of Commerce, director-Riggins Gem Committee, state committeeman-Idaho County Republicans; married 55 years; spouse: Dawn; children: Paula, Paul, Aaron, Daniel, Charles, Kristin, Sari, Ronald, and Eugene; 41 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.
Kathleen Sims (R) E-mail
Served in the Idaho Senate, 2001-2002; born May 6, 1942, in Spokane, WA; graduate of North Idaho Junior College in accounting; auto and motorcycle dealer; member of the board of directors, National Auto Dealers and Idaho Auto Dealers associations; served on the Idaho Human Rights Commission, Idaho Transportation Department Advisory Board, and eight years as Republican Central Committee Chairman, Kootenai County; Spirit of Leadership award, Women's Automotive Association; Top Gun award; state legislative representative; American International Auto Dealers Association; two daughters; four grandchildren.
Elaine Smith (D) E-mail
Born in Gooding; graduated Meridian High School; B.A. in education-history, Idaho State University; Methodist; member Rotary, AAUW, AOP, American Legion Auxiliary, Southeast Idaho Retired Educators, Delta Kappa Gamma, United Way Board, PEO; spouse: Rich; children: Camille, Kirk and Brenda; six grandchildren.
Jeff Thompson (R) E-mail
Born September 16, 1963, in Harlingen, Texas; bachelor's degree in business finance and an MBA from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; master's degree in human resource training and development from Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho; Christian; businessman and educator; Council of State Governments, Henry Toll Fellow Leadership Program, Lexington, KY; Council of State Governments-West, Western Leadership Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Legislative Leadership Academy, Victoria, BC; Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Legislative Energy Horizon Institute in conjunction with the University of Idaho, Portland, OR; State Legislative Leaders Foundation, Emerging Political Leaders Program, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; Memberships: appointed by the Governor to serve on the LINE 2.0, Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission as well as the original LINE Commission; CSG-Council of State Governments, member of Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Governing Board, and co-chair of the Education Public Policy Committee; ALEC-American Legislative Exchange Council, Idaho state chair for the House of Representatives, member of the Executive Board of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee as well as a member of the Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee; CSG-Council of State Governments-West, elected to serve as chairman 2016, elected to serve as vice-chairman 2014, executive board member, vice-chairman for the Future of Western Legislatures Committee; Idaho Falls Rotary Club; Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce; Idaho Falls Partnership for Science and Technology; board member, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership; board member, Idaho Falls City Club, Idaho Falls Salvation Army; advisory board member, Council of State Governments; American Legislative Exchange Council, Council of State Governments-West; NRA-lifetime member; Bonneville County precinct committeeman; vice-chair, Bonneville County Republicans; Award: Bonneville County Republican of the Year; spouse: Chanin.
Caroline Nilsson Troy (R) E-mail
Born in Lewiston, Idaho; attended St. Stanislaus Grade School, Maru a Pula Secondary School in Botswana; graduate of Orofino High School; B.S. in communications, University of Idaho; Leadership Idaho Agriculture; Idaho Community Foundation, board of directors; College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Idaho, advisory board; University of Idaho Cooperative Extension, advisory board; owner of non-profit consulting firm Nilsson Advisory Group; spouse: David.
Janet Trujillo (R) E-mail
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah; graduate of Hillcrest High School; graduate of Jordan Technical College Dental Assisting; attended Salt Lake Community College majoring in business management; PTA president; served as Assistant Precinct Officer; Legislative District 33 chairwoman; standing member, State Resolutions Committee; past president, Bonneville County Employees Association; treasurer, Bonneville County Republican Women; spouse: Lowell; four children; five grandchildren.
Julie VanOrden (R) E-mail
Born in Pocatello, Idaho; graduated from Blackfoot High School; attended College of Southern Idaho and Idaho State University Vocational-Technical School; Idaho PTA State President; Snake River School District Board of Trustees Chairman; Japanese American Citizen League member; spouse: Garth.
John Vander Woude (R) E-mail
Majority Caucus Chair
Served one term, House 2006-2008; served 16 years on the Nampa Christian School Board; former board member of the United Dairymen of Idaho, Milk Producers of Idaho and the Idaho Dairy Herd Improvement Association; spouse: Judy; three children; 12 grandchildren.
Richard Wills (R) E-mail
Born June 18, 1945, in Bassett, NE; graduated Nampa High School; LDS; retired Idaho State Trooper; currently part-time Elmore County Deputy and owner of a communication business; member Chamber of Commerce, Three Island Crossing Committee, Waterways Committee; Presidential Commendation for Outstanding Police Work; spouse: Connie Wills; four children.
Melissa Wintrow (D) E-mail
Born in Troy, Ohio; B.A. in English literature from Miami University; M.Ed. in higher education from University of Georgia; 25 years' higher education experience in curriculum design, instruction, program development, and leadership; past President of Boise State's Professional Staff Senate; Project Manager, NEW (National Education for Women) Leadership Idaho; received Idaho Business Review's Accomplished Under 40 Award.
Fred Wood (R) E-mail
Born December 1, 1945, in Washington, D.C.; 1964 graduate of Georgia Military Academy in College Park, GA; B.S. and M.D. from Tulane University in New Orleans, LA; United States Air Force; physician, medical director; lifetime member National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; spouse: Amy; children: Frederick IV, Chelsey, Ashley, and Michael.
Rick D. Youngblood (R) E-mail
Born in Boise, Idaho; graduated from Weiser High School; attended North Idaho College and College of Idaho; graduate NW Ag Credit School-Washington State University; graduate Pacific Coast Banking School-University of Washington; diploma-General Banking, American Institute of Banking (AIB); Canyon Highway District #4 Commissioner-Chair; ten years in private sector -- president of engineered wood products and commercial development company; 25 years in banking -- coporate and executive management, currently vice president of Sunwest Bank; spouse: Arlene; two children; seven grandchildren.
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The Walters Art Museum is open Thursdays until 9 p.m., Sponsored by BGE.
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013–Sunday, September 8, 2013Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Time: 10:00 AM–05:00 PMEvery Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
This exhibition of photographs by contemporary artist Gregory Vershbow explores the interactions of art objects within environments and circumstances ordinarily beyond public view. In storage facilities and conservation laboratories, and at monuments under restoration, Vershbow photographs art objects wrapped in plastic, protected by foam, nested in boxes and set in surprising juxtapositions with other objects from different eras.
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2013–Sunday, September 29, 2013Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Today, medieval books are treated as works of art, untouchable treasures to be locked away in cabinets. Yet many were intended for regular use as vital components of everyday life for monks and nuns.
Date: Thursday, August 22, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
ArtTots is our early childhood museum program specially designed just for 2-3 year olds and their favorite adult! Each ArtTots class will introduce toddlers to art and the museum through age-appropriate short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. Explore horses in art!

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Vermont gas prices downStaff Report | March 04,2013The price at the pump in Vermont fell 1.7 cents a gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83 a gallon, according to the latest GasBuddy.com survey of 626 gas outlets in the state.
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March 18, 2009Alert #09-728
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: Sycamore Pro Gas Generators
Units: About 1,500
Distributor: Sycamore SCS, of Louisville, K.Y.
Importer: Creative Resources, of Louisville, K.Y.
Hazard: A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Sycamore SCS has received nine reports of generators leaking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the following models of the Sycamore Pro gas generators: APEX 3, APEX 7, APEX 6, EGS 3.2, EGS 4.8, and EGS 7. "Sycamore Professional" and the model name can be found on the front of the generator. All models are black and green and have side control panels. The APEX 3, 6, and 7 are portable generators and have two wheels. The EGS 3.2, 4.8, and 7.2 do not have wheels.
Sold at: Various dealers and stores in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington between May 2008 and October 2008 for between $940 and $2,340.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and contact Sycamore SCS for a free replacement sediment cup. All known consumers have been notified.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sycamore SCS at (800) 801-2051 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sycamorepro.com
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CHARLESTON – State residents want the Legislature to protect people's Second Amendment rights, a Wood County senator said.
Sen. David Nohe, R-Wood, introduced a bill he believes would protect people's right to bear arms, even in the face of possible federal laws and mandates.
He and other state lawmakers have gotten a large number of emails daily asking for lawmakers to do something.
"I have been in an elected position for over 16 years and I have never had this many requests to do something," Nohe said. "There are literally thousands of them."
The issue of gun control was back in the news after 26 people, including school children, were fatally attacked at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Supporters of stricter gun laws said tragedies like this one could have been avoided with strong laws limiting access to guns for some people.
Opponents said a determined individual can still get a gun and carry out an attack. Such laws would only hinder law-abiding citizens who use guns responsibly, they said.
SB 420 was introduced by Nohe this week and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston; Craig Blair, R-Berkeley; Donna Boley, R-Pleasants; Mitch Carmichael, R-Jackson; Bill Cole, R-Mercer; Daniel J. Hall, D-Wyoming, and Chris Walters, R-Putnam.
Nohe said he has gotten a lot of support from senators who signed on to the bill.
"We are all getting calls to do something," he said. "I want people to know that we are listening to them and that we responded."
Under the bill, called the Firearm Protection Act, any federal law that attempts to ban semiautomatic firearms or to limit the size of a magazine of a firearm or other limitation on firearms in this state is unenforceable in West Virginia.
The bill states a public servant or a dealer "selling any firearm in this state may not enforce or attempt to enforce any act, law, statute, rule or regulation of the United States government relating to a personal firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition that is owned or manufactured commercially or privately in West Virginia and that remains exclusively within the borders of West Virginia."
"The attorney general may defend a citizen of West Virginia who is prosecuted by the United States government for violation of a federal law relating to the manufacture, sale, transfer or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory or ammunition owned or manufactured and retained exclusively within the borders of West Virginia," the bill states.
Nohe said he does not see his bill as trying to circumvent federal law, but to protect people's rights.
By defending the rights of one person, the attorney general would be defending the state as well, he said.
Nohe said he wanted the bill to hold muster if challenged in court so he ran it by state attorneys for review, including from the Attorney General's Office.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and is working to advance the rights of lawful gun owners, said Beth Ryan, communications director for the West Virginia Attorney General's Office.
"Within the past two months, this office has proposed a number of different initiatives to protect gun rights and expand reciprocity agreements with other states," Ryan said. "At this point, this office has not taken an official position with respect to this proposal, but we will always continue to look for ways to protect our citizens' gun rights."
The bill was sent to the Judiciary Committee, on which Nohe sits, Monday to be worked on.
For years, Nohe said, he did not believe the Second Amendment was under threat.
"Now, I believe it could be threatened," he said. "I really hope we can get this bill through."


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text: REPTILE ALIENS AND THE WAR WITH HUMANS AND DINOSAURS? LincolnGenghis posted:10/7/2012 7:19:01 PM I don't think I have come across an article quite like this before.(the article is below the you tube clips in the link) Alien Reptile warJaxerback posted:10/10/2012 11:18:06 PM Read some David Icke!! No actually don't,the man is a nutter!!EVPITCSDWR posted:10/11/2012 12:59:39 PM I read something like this in a book written by David Icke, The Children of the Matrix. That my friend is a book once you start reading it, you will never put it down.Jaxerback posted:10/11/2012 11:00:09 PM He is a complete lunatic though!david412 posted:11/4/2012 12:41:00 PM I dont quite believe this one but an awesome concept regardlessWereparadox posted:11/15/2012 8:34:08 PM You know if you read the story of the world. I.E. study the combined history of most old religions and the records left by our latters it seems to me that either the guy who wrote the Lacerna files eather has done a lot of research into things like that or what he said happend. You might say it crazy but let me tell you as far as I can tell ever strange thing that's been found from giant bones to skulls with horns all seem to disapear. Some one may be covering. That ware house full of mystical objects in Indiana Jones might not be to far off. But most old stories seem to have common themes. The sumarian legends say we were created by the Gods to serve them. But everything must taken with a grain of salt. Most ledgends have a seed of truth.LincolnGenghis posted:12/2/2012 11:04:48 PM There have been numerous acusations over the years about the smithsonian grabbing up weird finds and nobody ever sees them or hears about them again. Hell maybe they are like the forbidden knowledge police or something. Those claims go way back.malachi the prophet posted:12/3/2012 9:25:26 AM hey i think i will add my name to the end of ever story so people think im cool and its my site to deeer derr dah great thought up story -try writing your own ,not 2 lines and see u-tube very creative -lanky have some more beer - but if you have a wife she is sick of you -why you run to computer lord knows no other women, will want you pole-smoky-o the hand man this site is his cover for porn and to look at little boys and girls LincolnGenghis posted:12/3/2012 11:59:05 AM Wormwolf you do not write your own stuff you repeatedly copy and paste the same crap Over and over. I can pull up shit from last time You were here malaki, its identical. Oh and even though I have two laptops I am generally On this weird invention called an android phone. Lol Lazy Troll Wannabe .Wereparadox posted:12/3/2012 3:48:49 PM LincolnGenghis your close to the truth. Malachi isn't even human, it is the secret A.I. computer of the secret knowlage police. It was sent back in time to distract you from finding the truth. And more importantly who you really are.Jaxerback posted:12/3/2012 4:55:52 PM I am looking forward to the next few days. Should be entertaining.malachi the prophet posted:12/5/2012 9:58:37 PM cool u-tube = baby reptilian alien found in the farms mexico dna tests massive ufo refueling at the sun ( nibiru )LincolnGenghis posted:12/5/2012 11:23:23 PM You know if you find some you tube links like The ones above you can imbed them in your post. When you are on the u tube page and you are On the video you like just right click on the internet address In the upper left of your screen. Then select copy. Then come back here and Click on the you tube button above your text box. At that point you will see two boxes in your text area. Carfully paste the link exactly Between them. You can check it using the preview button below before Saving it. Just a thought Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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POINT PLEASANT, N.J. — A close friend of "American Idol" semi-finalist Antonella Barba says that the aspiring singer is not the subject of some graphically sexual pictures purported to be of her that were posted on the Internet last week.
The pictures include one of four women posing topless at the beach, their hands covering their breasts, and others of a woman engaged in a sexual act. The postings were anonymous.
Barba's best friend, Amanda Coluccio of Holmdel, with whom she auditioned and won a trip to Hollywood for the second round before being eliminated, told The Star-Ledger of Newark that the less graphic photos are of Barba, but denied she is pictured in the pornographic ones.
"The really bad ones aren't her. I've studied them," Coluccio told The Star-Ledger for Monday's newspapers. "It's not her nose. She's never had [acrylic nail] tips [like the woman in the photo] in her life. She's the least slutty person I know."
Coluccio did not return phone messages from The Associated Press left at her home.
Meanwhile, here in the 20-year-old's hometown, where signs abound wishing her good luck, friends and strangers alike are supporting Barba, saving their condemnation for whomever posted the pictures online.
The fallout has many young people here thinking twice about posing for photos they thought were just to be shared among friends.
"It's the way this town is: Everybody knows everything about their friends," said Mark Dillon, 17. "At least half the people in this town have pictures of their friends on the toilet. I've personally seen at least 20. It's only because she's on TV that they're online."
Adam Bobertz, also 17, said what happened to Barba could happen to anyone.
"Everyone in this town has done something stupid at one time or another," he said.
Hometown comes out in support of Barba
Throughout Point Pleasant, a Jersey shore town of 18,177 about 60 miles north of Atlantic City, signs supporting Barba are many. They went up before the photos surfaced, and remain there, a symbol of her hometown's disdain for the commotion surrounding her.
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Jacqui Reid, a florist whose daughter took violin lessons from Barba, said making the photos public was a gross invasion of privacy, but one that has become a fact of life in the digital age.
"Everyone has incriminating photos of one sort or another, and you never know when it's going to turn around and bite you on the you-know-what," she said. "It's a shame you can't just live your life and not have to worry about something like this becoming public.
"She's this attractive, talented girl who's also intelligent and knows where she wants to go," Reid said. "I consider her a role model for my daughter."
Slideshow: Celebrity Sightings Even votefortheworst.com, a Web site that picks what it considers the worst "American Idol" contestants, said the Barba saga is sobering for young people.
"It's a real wake-up call for a lot of people," said Dave Della Terza of Chicago, who runs the site. "With the advent of MySpace and Facebook, people put photos up on the Internet and have to realize that someone you don't even know can grab these photos that you think are only going to be seen by your friends, and have them on every Web site in the world within 10 minutes."
Della Terza's site posted photos Monday that he claims confirms the woman in the sex photo is not Barba. Close-ups of the right ear of the woman in the sex photo, and a photo known to be of Barba, show differently shaped ears.
Her parents, Vincenzo and Valerie Barba, did not immediately respond to messages left on their answering machine and a letter left at their front door. A Fox publicist said the network would have no comment on the situation, and would not make any of the contestants available for interviews.
The photos capped a stressful week for Barba, who until recently had been studying architecture at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Her first performance on which viewers could vote, a rendition of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing," was roundly panned by the judges.
Yet she made it through to the second round, and is due to perform Wednesday night with the nine other remaining female contestants.
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Chicana. Goth. Dykling. Desiree Garcia knows she's weird and a weirdo magnet. To extinguish her strangeness, her parents ship her to Saint Michael's Catholic High School, then to Mexico, but neurology can't be snuffed out so easily: Screwy brain chemistry holds the key to Desiree's madness. As fellow crazies sense a kinship with her, Desiree attracts a coterie of both wanted and unwanted admirers, including a pair of racist deathrock sisters, a pretty Hispanic girl who did time in California's most infamous mental asylum, and a transnational stalker with a pronounced limp.
As high school graduation nears, Desiree's weirdness turns from charming to alarming. Plagued by increasingly bizarre thoughts and urges, Desiree convinces herself she's schizophrenic, despite assurance otherwise. In college, she finds Rae, an ex-carnie trannyboi, who becomes the June Carter to her Johnny Cash. With Rae's help, Desiree answers the riddle of her insanity and names her disease.
Combining the spark of Michelle Tea, the comic angst of Augusten Burroughs, and the warmth of Sandra Cisneros, Mexican American author Myriam Gurba has created a territory all her own. Dahlia Season not only contains the title novella, but also several of Gurba's acclaimed stories.
Myriam Gurba is a high school teacher who lives in Long Beach, California, home of Snoop Dogg and the Queen Mary. She graduated from UC Berkeley, and her writing has appeared in anthologies like The Best American Erotica (St. Martin's Press), Bottom's Up (Soft Skull Press), Secrets and Confidences (Seal Press), and Tough Girls (Black Books).
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The Sullivan County legislators voted unanimously on March 15 to pass a resolution that transfers parcels at and around the Apollo Plaza to the Sullivan County Funding Corporation for the purpose of attracting a big box store and other retail outlets.
The new legislators on the board had blocked movement on the proposal until questions about the deal were cleared up, and until new language was inserted into the related resolution to assure the lawmakers, they said, that they were getting the best possible deal for the taxpayers.
Part of the land in question was purchased by the county back in 2002 for $3.5 millionm, for the purpose of expanding the landfill. The landfill was ultimately closed, but the taxpayers will still be paying off the bond on the land until 2018.
Legislator Cora Edwards wanted to be certain that any revenues coming from the sale of that acreage be used to pay down the bond, and ultimately an amendment was added to the resolution which calls for the establishment of a reserve fund to achieve that goal. Also, the amendment says that if the development company, Chancellor Livingston, which is trying to lure a big box store, is unsuccessful after 18 months, the property reverts back to the county at no cost to the county.
Edwards sent an email to supporters that said, "New jobs and investment are vital, but so are rebuilding the county budget and making sure that every business…delivers on its promises. By placing funds in a special account to repay the county's bond obligations, making sure that title to the land reverts to the county in case the deal falls through…this resolution guarantees a fair deal for everyone."
Another concern about the proposed deal is that an acre of property, which includes the old movie theater, is to be carved out as space for a non-profit. It has been widely reported in the past the non-profit is the Sullivan County YMCA.
Mike Dollard, owner of the Monticello Fitness testified at the public hearing before the vote that he was strongly opposed to including a space for the YMCA in the project, in part, because the organization already has many advantages over his tax-paying business because of the YMCA's tax exempt status.
Others speakers also expressed objections to the deal.
Legislator Kathy LaBuda said she agreed with Dollard and the others about the non-for-profit, but said, "I have to tell you, in the big picture, I couldn't let that be the deal-breaker, I'm not going to stop the project from going forward because of that little piece." She added, "As a legislator who represents the entire county, it's not about one business or one group, but it's about the entire county, and that facility will bring us sale tax money that we lack."
To address lawmakers concerns about the matter, however, an amendment was added to the resolution saying that any nonprofit that becomes part of the deal will have to sign a community benefits agreement, which according to Edwards, "holds organizations accountable for pubic subsidies received in the form of government grants and tax exemptions or other concessions."
The process of addressing some concerns took a few months and was the cause of frustration for some of the people involved, but in the end was beneficial according to legislator Alan Sorenson. He said "This was a very good example of how people on the legislature, who all come with different skill sets, had the opportunity to contribute to the process, and I do think that the final agreement is much better as a result of that."


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Brothers to open first brewery in Rutland CountyBy Lucia Suarez
STAFF WRITER | November 05,2012
BRANDON — Brothers Patrick and Daniel Foley have specialized in making local red wine at their family-owned winery since 2008, but later on this month, they will start selling home-brewed beer as well.
"I have been brewing for four or five years," Daniel Foley said. "I started off with small batches and recently stepped it up."
The brothers started Foley Brothers Brewery, an expansion to the Neshobe River Winery their family has owned for the last four years. Once it opens later this month, it will be the first brewery in Rutland County.
"The Vermont Brewer Association told us that," Patrick Foley said. "We are kind of stoked about that."
He said one of the biggest motivators to wanting to start a brewery was the fact that they can brew every day.
It is something that does not happen while making wine.
"When you make wine, it's a couple of months," he said. "Traveling to other breweries, we saw that they are brewing every day."
To start they are offering two types of beers – the Ginger Wheat and Brown Ale – which will be available first wholesale in 22-ounce bottles.
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Offense Stalls In Phillies Loss
Before the game tonight, 3 Phillies players received their Gold Glove awards for 2009; Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Placido Polanco. Polly's award was from his time at 2nd base with the Tigers. The transition to third this year with the Phillies has been no problem, especially where his bat is concerned. Polanco was hitting at an average of .444 coming into tonight's game; he was also leading the entire league in hits with 20 and tied for 1st in runs with Chase Utley and the Dodgers Matt Kemp.
JA Happ was also honored tonight; as a rookie in 2009, he came in 2nd place for the Rookie of the Year voting. But he did receive the rookie award that is voted on by the players, The Players Choice Award for the 2009 National League Outstanding Rookie.
Fellow starting pitcher, Jamie Moyer, started tonight's game against the Marlins and got off to a very bad start. He allowed 5 runs in the first inning, including a Ronny Paulino 3-run bomb. Paulino was down in the count 1-2 and nailed the cutter that Moyer threw, which was right in his happy hitting place, down and in.
To his credit, Moyer did settle into the game and went 5 more innings without allowing a run, but the damage had been done. The Phillies are having a lot of issues with their pitching right now as both Moyer and Kyle Kendrick have gotten beaten up in their first 2 starts of the year. Add to that the bullpen disasters of the last few games and things are getting scary.
On the hitting side, the Phils offense had been unstoppable until tonight. They had only 5 hits and scored just one run. Ryan Howard had a big opportunity to bail them out in the 6th inning with 2 outs and the bases loaded, but he grounded out to end the inning.
Raul Ibanez is a real issue too; he is hitting a pathetic .179 right now. Not only is he not hitting, he is causing damage by doing things like hitting into double plays at crucial moments to kill the offensive momentum. Raul had better try something soon; maybe make a sacrifice to the Gods by burning these obviously cursed bats? Frankly, I do not care how he finds his Mojo again, as long as he does find it. And until the curse if lifted, maybe Charlie Manuel should put in Ben Francisco for a while? Just a thought…
Jayson Werth helped the Phillies avoid the shut-out by hitting a homer in the 9th, his first of the year. But Ricky Nolasco did pitch a complete game for the Fish and did the job well. The Phillies lost by a score of 1-5.
The Phillies can still win the series if Cole Hamels keeps his head on straight tomorrow; oh, and finding the strike zone might be good too ;o) Game time is 1:35pm; if you are going, bundle up, it might be chilly. I'll be the one on the first base side wearing 6 layers and shivering like it is January….I hate cold. So, if I do not turn into an ice cube, I should be back with photo.
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What a difference 365 days makes. Last season the Phillies were estatic by the start to the season that Raul Ibanez got coming from the pitcher-friendly Safeco Field, to hitter friendly Citizens Bank Park.
But something lost in the translation of the year was that NL pitcher were gathering their book on Ibanez, and maybe someone made a break-through and figured him out….and of course after that it spreads like wildfire.
Might just be a time for him to adjust a bit and throw the NL pitchers' back on their heels again.
Ben Francisco would be a cherry bomb ready to go off if an NL team had Rays pitcher Andy Sonnanstine. Francisco is 8 for 9 with 5 HR and 12 RBI against Sonnanstine in 2008-2009.
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Had Moyer not had the 1st inning he could almost thrown a no hitter…. I want a mulligan on the first inning, then we win on Werth's walk off…
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The Red Sox need their mojo back too. All they seem capable of doing is hitting into double plays! It's quite frustrating! How annoying is it when pitchers start off terribly, but then settle in nicely? It's pretty bad vice versa too. Polanco is on fire!


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Who is better ?
Originally Posted by Danzo Auditore De Firenze
agreed People don't want to admit that he is the best in the world.
it depends, but all in all messi i would say >.>
number one is messi, number 2 is ronaldo.
Messi, by far.
im going with messi that dude ot skill did u see him play on the game that was a good match a very good match
ronaldo messi is just in a better club
Cristiano for now
Messi is better but Ronaldo is better than Messi
Definitely Messi. He does amazing things on the pitch! Ronaldo is second though
Clip might get taken down soon, but damn..
On topic, just so as to not make it only spam:
Messi, though Ronaldo somehow strikes me as the sharper at scoring.
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Originally Posted by portgas d luffy
ronaldo messi is just in a better club
lol, It doesn't make any sense dude, RM is as good cool as Barcelona with Modric, Ozil, Xabi, Di Maria... dude.. don't be a **** and Messi's scored much more goals on Internation level lately. Don't even bother mentioning World cup.. it was years ago it's over.
Messi +1 from me
i didn't know that friendly&qualification goal> WC and Euro Goal.........................
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Surprise! Well, not really, considering who cap and tax, er, trade programs have worked in countries around the world, with the costs of carbon essentially equating to junk bond status
(Sacramento Bee) State environmental leaders this week hailed California's first auction of carbon emissions credits a huge success.
But budget writers are hardly thrilled.
A low price for credits and minimal demand for future offsets suggest California will see a mere fraction of the $1 billion that Gov. Jerry Brown and lawmakers estimated the state would receive this fiscal year.
The nation's brokeyest broke state was depending on the money from the auctions to
fix their fiscal house have more money to waste on foolish projects, reelection promises, free stuff, and supporting illegal immigrants who make up one third of their prison population. They pegged their hopes on something that had yet to occur, and were Facebooked
As California sells credits, it stands to benefit financially. Brown and lawmakers assumed California would take in $1 billion total this year, spending $500 million on state budget relief and $500 million on curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
The California Air Resources Board sold $289 million in credits this month, but most of the money is dedicated for utilities and their ratepayers. That leaves $55.8 million for the state.
$289 million is not chump change, of course. But, again, they were pining for $1 billion. That's what was built in to the budget for spending.
State leaders erred on another market prediction when they assumed Facebook shares would trade at $35 this fall. The stock has traded below $25 since August, and the analyst estimates that California will see $626 million less than expected as a result.
The LAO said last week the state faces a lingering $1.9 billion deficit, partly because of less Facebook and cap-and-trade money.
So, they pinned their financial hopes on, well, hope, rather than actual economic conditions. Is it any surprise they have a $1.9 billion deficit?
Even David Roberts, one of Grist's super climate
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Dodgers at PNC during G-20 Summit
After being at Washington DC my Dodgers have to deal with the security in Pittsburgh as a result of the G-20 Summit. My poor babies! Traveling secretary Scott Akasaki had to make special arrangements
From Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times
A ban on incoming private charter flights to Pittsburgh was imposed by the Secret Service and Major League Baseball had to receive a special waiver so the Dodgers could get into town. The waiver was granted under the condition that the Dodgers would hve to go through TSA lines at Washington Dullies Aiport and have their bags sniffed by bomb-sniffing dogs.
Akasai told players that they culdn't carry alcohol or cologne in their carry-on baggage.
Because of the various checkpoints, Akasaki booked rooms at a hotel on the outskirts of the designated security zones instead of at the regular team hotel in the heart of downtown. But there is expected to be added security in the new hotel, as it is housing the French, German and Turkish delegations at the G-20.
So with all this security, expect a smaller crowd than usual at PNC tonight. I made my first trip to PNC last year. It is such a beautiful stadium. Here is a picture
I love Jerry Crowe from the L.A. Times. Here is what he wrote this morning:
For those who can't get enough of Tim McCarver -anybody?_the Fox baseball analyst has released a music CD, "Tim McCarver Sings the Great Ameerican Songbook."…
One of the songs he tackles is "There Used to be a Ballpark," which will remind no one of Frank Sinatra's version….
Congratulations to Matt Kemp on his 100 RBI plateau!
Good Luck Garland! Let's Go Dodgers!
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What a hassle! You never expect baseball to interfere with government activities or vice versa, so I'm glad the Dodgers got into town. Nice going by Matt Kemp reaching the 100 RBI mark!
I heard on Dodger talk that the team got to the hotel at 4:A.M. and that it would have been faster had they taken a bus from Washington D.C. to Pittsburgh but even the bus ride from the hotel to the stadium took extremely long because of the security.
That's insane about the bus. The team played like they'd gone coast to coast, not just one state over. Hopefully they'll be feeling their oats today with Wolf on the mound and a little more rest last night.
We'll get to see if the Braves win or lose long before the Dodgers start but I kind of want them to win so that the Dodgers can clinch a playoff spot with a win of their own instead of just seeing the score and saying "Oh, we're in the playoffs again." like last year against the D-backs.
yeah Aducker, Josh Suchan (spelling?) of Dodger Talk said that during the bus ride from the hotel to the stadium, he saw the bridge four different times. I am with you, I rather they clinch on their own. It is so much satisfying.
I notice even TJ Simers is on your side now, pulling for the Dodgers to choke in Pittsburgh now so that we can hear Vin Scully calling the division clincher in San Diego.
It will be interesting if the Braves keep winning and put pressure on the Rockies. If the Dodgers just split their remaining 8 then the Cardinals will have to go 8-0 and the Phillies 8-1 to pass the Dodgers in the NL standings. This means the Braves in the wildcard race puts even more of a question mark on who the Dodgers will play in the NLDS.
Thanks for asking about my niece, Isabella. She's doing just fine. I hope to make a Dodger fan out of her even if her father is a Yankee lover.
I read your recent entry and it caused me to forgive the Dodgers for their poor play in the first Pittsburgh game last night. I'd forgotten about the G20 summit and had no idea of all the hassle they endured just to get to the hotel. Brutal.
I enjoy your blog as always. I've been slacking a bit on mine. I hope to pick it up again in time for the playoffs. Cheers!
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A little extra security is a small price to play for the safety of the President. I'm sure the Dodgers will be fine.
Its always fun to see Matt Kemp mash the ball and steal bases!!😉 Looks like he will have a 30-30 year. He is turning out!!!!
When Kemp first came up for LA he was red hot. Remember? They were comparing him to Duke Snider right away even though he had some problems early on. He's really, really matured in the last 2 seasons though. The comparison to Snider holes. Kemp is a 5 tool player indeed. He's a 6 tool player if you count good looks.
I mean "holds" instead of "holes."
I love it! Matt Kemp a 6 tool player bc of his good looks!!! Clinching a playoff berth is not as big as the division. Emma & I will
be in SD for the series & I'm hoping it happens there so we can celebrate
with our Dodgers! But I'm happy to have them clinch & win anywhere!
Go Dodgers!!!🙂 Wolf is gonna give us a W today! I'm looking forward to having Kershaw back on the mound as a SP tomorrow🙂
yes, I am sure they will be fine, is just that I forgive them for the way they played the first night for all they had to go through.
Matt Kemp runs like a bison, hence the nickname🙂
like LTD23, I LOVE IT!! Adding an extra tool (his looks)for Matt Kemp making him 6 tool !! And yes, I remember the comparison to Duke Snider. And I had both pictures in my post! Perfect!
I knew you would love that! I'd love for the Dodgers to clinch with Vin calling the game but I'll take it anywhere! Go Dodgers!
So I was going to see Mike Scioscia in Torrance where he was going to be but I was running late and when I got off the freeway, I kept driving and driving and I thought I passsed the street. I was in Lomita and thought I had passed it so I came back but I guess I did not drive far enough. Oh well, maybe next time when he is closer. Scioscia was sure a favorite of mine back when he played.


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text: Friends, Fellow Bloggers, and Cracked.com Editor Extraordinaire Jack O'Brien- I owe you all an apology. Maybe it was the remarkable amount of Mabisms that kept showing up week after week after week. Or maybe it was the fact that, because the Cracked Commenting Community was so relentless and shameless with their graphic pursuit of destroying Hannah Montana's Biography, Daniel Terhorst, (co-founder of Biographicon), actually contacted us to let us know that he compromised his intentions and locked both Hannah and Miley Cyrus's Biographicon pages. Maybe I realized that this whole thing was bigger than me, too big for me to control. Maybe it's because, deep down, I have a heart after all. Whatever the reason, you may have noticed that I've slowed down in my Anti-Hannah Propaganda as of late. While I was passionate and, perhaps, even obsessive at the beginning, my focus in the recent weeks has shifted to simpler, gentler things like spousal abuse and shit-eating. What can I say? It was a moment of weakness. While I was taking a few weeks off and reflecting on the possible consequences of systematically destroying a fifteen year old both professionally and emotionally, the fifteen year old in question was certainly not resting. If I had to guess, I'd say she was sitting on her recently polished throne of orphan skulls, hissing and wondering what she could possibly do that would piss me off the most. Well, let me be the first to say, mission accomplished, you puppy-eating thunder bitch. Recently, the director and star of the hit break-dancing drama/emotional rollercoaster Step Up 2: The Streets posted a youtube video wherein they challenged that bitch who plays Hannah Montana to an "online dance competition." That, in and of itself, isn't really offensive to me in anyway. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's totally fucking retarded, but does it bother me? Not particularly, no. Hannah MonSnakeMonster decided to answer the challenge by posting a video featuring her and her dance crew doing some impressive moves. The name of that dance crew? The M&M Cru. You know another "crew" that carried the nickname "M&M," you raging serpent? My fucking street-vigilante duo. Dedicated followers of the blog will remember that, before we were bloggers, Gladstone and I worked as costumed street-vigilantes in Rhode Island, dubbed "M&M" by the media, because of our names, (I was "Machete," Gladstone was "Mace." Guess what weapons we used to fight crime?). If you want to do a bunch of crappy cartwheels and back flips to win some stupid loser dance competition for fatheads, go ahead and do it, Miley, no one gives a shit. But did you really think I wouldn't notice that you stole our name for your giant-mouthed dance team? Really?! No. You knew I'd find out, Miley. You wanted me to see this, but why? Is it because you're a huge bitch? (Yes.) M&M stood for candy when we came across it, Miley, and now it stands for Justice, (Justice that, incidentally, also melts in your mouth, not in your hands). That title commands respect, respect that we earned when we worked tirelessly to rid Providence of the violent and merciless Checnyan Mob. Do you really want to shit all over our name? Because that's what you're doing. You're taking a Texas-sized elephant shit all over the name that Gladstone and I spent three years (on and off) building up. And for what? For a stupid dance challenge that you don't even stand a chance of winning? (Seriously, you don't. That motherfucker who played Moose is, like, the Daniel O'Brien of underground street break-dancing.) I never should have let my guard down. The second I stop posting about you, you pull a stunt like this. Ruining my good name for absolutely no reason. What have I ever done to you? .... This situation does, however, bring up an interesting opportunity. As long as you're answering challenges that people post on the internet, Montana, why not mine? The Challenge I, Daniel "Machete" O'Brien, The Archbishop of Hip Hop, The [Mostly] White Dolemite, hereby officially challenge you, Hannah "Snakemonster" Montana, to a Bare-Knuckle Boxing match. We can meet wherever you'd like at whatever time you'd like. No referees. No cameras. Just you and me, Hannah Montana. Bare-Knuckle Boxing. If you'd rather have a rumble, you are more than welcome to bring your moron loser dance crew for jerks, provided I can bring Mace out of retirement. I just think we should settle this, Montana. In the rain, like they did in Step Up 2: The Streets. Maybe surrounded by a ring of fire, if we can make that happen. I don't know if we'll be able to with the rain, but I'd like that if we can get it.


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Community members should support the Hunger Mountain Coop workers who labor daily to provide us a clean and pleasant place to buy healthy food. Those of us who shop there surely want a contract bargaining process and results that are consistent with the values inherent in that atmosphere. Healthy workers need the dignity and respect they would feel when given full-time jobs with hours and pay they can rely on.
Paying a lawyer hundreds of dollars an hour while offering workers pay raises of 2 cents to 3 cents which is less of an increase than cost of living calls for is not respectful or sustainable. Nor is having over half of your workforce as part-time and substitute workers (who have no reliable hours or wages).
All the workers need health care coverage that isnt too expensive to actually use. Jobs should be full time. Hunger Mountain Coop can afford this more humane and sustainable path.
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I am in the same boat as some others. LO is 10 weeks, just learning to re nurse. No matter what I do, he doesn't open like those pictures. No tickling works. And he only stays open a second. I use the football hold. Only the very tip of the nipple gets sore, not the whole thing. Sometimes the top of the nipple will be white, like it's pressed against the roof of his mouth?
After he latches on, his mouth seems opened more wide across than wide from top to bottom. at the end of the feed he clamps down. Please help!!:shrug