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DAMN YOU NATE SHELMAN!

DAMN YOU NATE SHELMAN!

The Instapot pressure cooker has been one of the hottest kitchen gadgets or devices available for the past few years. It’s was one of the most asked for Christmas gifts, this past holiday season, and ever since Nate Shelman got his Instapot pressure cooker, all he does is brag about how awesome it is, how…MORE

Boise State makes all the 2020 “Way Too Early CFB Polls”

Boise State makes all the 2020 “Way Too Early CFB Polls”

  Worthington BLOG: Boise State makes all the 2020 “Way Too Early CFB Polls” By Rick Worthington   Now that the College Football National Championship game is over and LSU has been crowned as 2019’s best team, everyone is falling all over themselves to put out a list of the top 25 for the 2020…MORE

Dear Idaho Legislature:

Dear Idaho Legislature:

Anything is possible if you want to do it. If you had parents like mine, you’ve heard that before growing up. More importantly, you’ve proven in the past that, seemingly if motivated by certain industries, you can move fast. (see Idaho Agricultural Security Act 2014) Yet, through years ranging from asking nicely, begging, crying, pleading,…MORE

Do we start at “0” or “1”?

Do we start at “0” or “1”?

“Marine Bob” is a listener who emails me just about every day. He’s conservative and a Vietnam veteran who lost an eye there fifty years ago. He pumps iron every day, has a wide variety of knowledge and interests and can pass for younger than his actual age. Last week he wrote me with a…MORE

BLOG:  Iran and a history full of conflict

BLOG: Iran and a history full of conflict

  Iran: A history full of conflict By: Rick Worthington I’m offering no opinions here, I just think this is good information to have available today. Iran’s history is FULL of armed conflict. Wikipedia has lots of information available, but if you only have 6 minutes, watch “U.S. and Iran’s rocky history explained.” Click the…MORE

Worthington BLOG:  Thanks Coach Pete

Worthington BLOG: Thanks Coach Pete

BLOG: By Rick Worthington 12/9/19   I moved to Boise with my family in the summer of 2011. To refresh your memory, it was Kellen Moore’s senior year and the Broncos were about to go 12-1 on the season. Coach Chris Petersen had the Broncos rolling when I moved in, and I’ve never seen a…MORE

The fines for walking a dog without a leash in Meridian could get expensive

The fines for walking a dog without a leash in Meridian could get expensive

Walking the dog without a leash in Meridian could soon be a very expensive proposition. The Meridian City Council is thinking about more than tripling the fines for dog owners who let their pets off leash. Right now, the fines for having a dog loose is $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second,…MORE

BLOG: Coach Harsin and “Twitiots”

BLOG: Coach Harsin and “Twitiots”

  Coach Harsin and “Twitiots” By Rick Worthington Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin discussed social media criticism – specifically on Twitter – during his weekly press conference Monday. Coach Harsin coined the phrase “Twitiots” during the presser. It was quite a rant, and to a man, I’m pleased to see coach Harsin defending his…MORE

Halloween Blog: Candy Corn – YUCK!

Halloween Blog: Candy Corn – YUCK!

Halloween Blog: Candy Corn – YUCK! By Rick Worthington 10/31/19 Let me just go ahead and get this out of the way. Candy corn is gross. If you give out candy corn on Halloween, kids are leaving your house upset. Little Jimmy and Suzzy are complaining to Mom and Dad, and your neighbors are embarrassed…MORE

I Love Mike Kasper…But Sometimes He’s Just…Wrong

I Love Mike Kasper…But Sometimes He’s Just…Wrong

While some may celebrate Meridian’s dedication to automotive safety by passing a “Hands Free Ordinance”, I do not. Driving any automobile is dangerous. Distractions are abound. Be it inside or outside the car. Screaming kids, eating, makeup application, shaving, pets, and your radio (not us, everyone else) to name a few from the inside. Then…MORE