| Home| News | Money | Sports | Entertainment | Food | Lifestyle | Travel | Health | Politics | Technology | Science | Opinion | Garden | Youth | Community | Video | |
| Board votes to rehire Townsend coach Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:05 PDT TOWNSEND Among the first actions the newly seated Townsend School Board members made Tuesday night was to offer the head football coaching job to Travis Rauh, whose contract was not renewed in December. |
| W. Va. reaffirms blue-collar support for Clinton Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:08 PDT CHARLESTON, W.Va. Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination. |
| Thousands still missing in China Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:10 PDT MIANYANG, China Soldiers hiking over landslide-blocked roads reached the epicenter of China’s devastating earthquake Tuesday, pulling bodies and a few survivors from collapsed buildings. The death toll of more than 12,000 was certain to rise as the buried were found. |
| Farm bill decreases aid amid food crisis Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:10 PDT WASHINGTON A five-year farm bill in Congress this week does little to address the growing global food crisis. Instead, it diverts money that could be spent feeding poor children abroad to give more subsidies for U.S. farmers now enjoying record high crop prices and incomes. |
| Farmer's Market move proposed Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:14 PDT Hoping to draw pedestrian traffic toward a thicker concentration of retail businesses, Downtown Helena officials have floated the idea of moving the Helena Farmer’s Market onto the Downtown Walking Mall in 2009. |
| Clinton returns to Montana with stop at UM Tue, 13 May 2008 23:32:17 PDT MISSOULA There is no post-commencement lull at the University of Montana this week. |
| Round two for zoning Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:21 PDT Lewis and Clark County commissioners, bucking overwhelming opposition voiced at a meeting last week, on Tuesday approved a yearlong extension of the county’s controversial and litigated interim zoning regulations. |
| Man allegedly threatens ex, her children Tue, 13 May 2008 23:29:23 PDT A 23-year-old Helena man faces three felony charges for allegedly brandishing a knife at a former girlfriend and her 2-year-old child and threatening to hit a 9-year-old girl. |
| Comment on The new world of news by Ed Kemmick Wed, 14 May 2008 04:39:59 +0000 d.a.: This wasn't criticism of Fox News, but of the trend in all parts of the media to employ people like Rove to "interpret" the news. I don't know what studies you or Terry McAuliffe are referring to. Some citations would be helpful. I don't believe him, and to say he is being self-serving is a big understatement. What's next? Will he come out and thank Rush Limbaugh for Operation Chaos? As for Fox News, I am unable to give a fair and balanced opinion. I don't have cable and watch about 15 minutes of Fox every six months, usually at work. I do get sent or find clips of various "news" programs, however, and I think the situation is pretty bad all over. Fox may have exaggerated the trend, but the other networks seem to have gone a long way toward copying its methods, if not always its politics. |
| Comment on The new world of news by d.a. Wed, 14 May 2008 03:21:47 +0000 I see that The Hill magazine reported today that Terry McAuliffe said that 90 percent of the media were in the "tank" for Obama and that many independent studies showed the press coverage of this campaign was the most biased ever. He also said Fox News was one of the most responsible media organizations in terms of coverage. Obviously, as Hillary's campaign manager, he has an agenda, and I take it you disagree with his views of Fox News, which you seem to often criticize. Do you think journalism would be improved if there was no Fox News. What are its sins in your eyes? |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by logical Thu, 15 May 2008 01:42:43 +0000 The land owner should be compensated for feeding the wildlife $70+ a ton hay all winter and having all the wildlife feed on our crops the rest of the year. I personally have hundreds of deer, thousands of ducks and an abundance of geese, eagles, gophers, coyotes and other wildlife living off my land all year. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by JimBob Thu, 15 May 2008 01:11:05 +0000 Recreational value of land has exceeded ranching value. That is true of nonelk areas as well. A little time in LA, San Diego or xxxxEypt will prove that. Bill G., Tiger W. and the rest of the so called richxxxx ain't coming to Montana to kill an elk. In the end it will be about preserving them----does buffalo, wolf, grizzly, couger, black footed ferret, white tailed priarie dog or sage hen ring a bell? That is what they coming to see along with a few trout and mountains. It ain't about the elk. Goodbye outfitters and local ranchers, welcome California. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by Montanasportsman Wed, 14 May 2008 23:40:29 +0000 Wildlife belongs to the people. This issue was decided long ago by a Supreme Court decision which this fact abundantly clear. Wildlife is held in trust for the people. The state is entrusted with management of wildlife for, “we the people”. Landowners have a long list of private property rights that must be respected. However ownership of wildlife is not on that list. Hunters should expect no right to access public wildlife on private property without permission. On the other hand, landowners have no right to sell the public's wildlife resource. Landowners do provide food and habitat for wildlife. This is reflected in the land’s value. Montana property is very expensive because we are fortunate to still have relatively intact wildlands and watersheds complete with most of the fish and game that was here 200 years ago. Listening to agricultural experts, it appears no one can afford to pay current prices for land and make a living as a farmer/rancher. As I see it, public wildlife and fish make up much of this difference in price. Without this public resource, the farm or ranch would not be worth nearly as much to the current crop of “amenity buyers”. Where did this fish and game that adds so much value to raw land come from? Over a century ago, fish and wildlife were on their last legs. Even whitetail deer were extinct in large areas of their range and hard to find elsewhere. A few pockets of wildlife held on across the country. Then the public, led by sportsmen and conservationists like Teddy Roosevelt, stepped forward to insist on hunting seasons and bag limits over a century ago. It was sportsmen and landowners that lobbied for reintroduction of game animals and scientific management of these populations. Without public support the greatest conservation feat the world has ever witnessed could not have happened. Our partners in much of this work were the landowners who provided much of the habitat and labor. But, hunters and fishermen paid for these efforts and continue to pay today. Our farsighted parents and grandparents lobbied congress for taxes on the equipment we as sportsmen use. The Pittman-Roberts and the Dingle-Johnson Acts placed taxes on the guns, ammunition and fishing equipment we use. This money goes to state wildlife agencies to fund wildlife management. In Montana, sportsmans clubs across the state reached into their own pockets to transplant elk from Yellowstone and many other projects. Without the efforts and money of sportsmen, we would not even be having a conversation about access and ownership of wildlife. The right to decide access on private property is a private property right. Selling the public resource that adds so much value to the land however should be illegal. Slobs that buy a license and commit the crimes we hear about should have their hunting privileges revoked. They are not sportsmen or even hunters but rather criminals and should be treated as such. Sportsmen concerned about access to public wildlife need to work together to find a solution to the lack of access to the public's wildlife. Landowners are a large part of the solution. If hunters and others in the public are concerned about landowners and outfitters privatizing a public resource for personal gain, they need to communicate to the FWP and the Commission and especially to their state legislators. It appears to me the commission appointed by this governor has enough backbone to take the lead on this issue. The Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks and the public both need to support the commission before Montana becomes a "high fence" state like Texas where landowners claim the public's wildlife. Take a hunting trip to Europe or Texas to see what privitization of wildlife does to hunting opportunity. If we continue to allow this creeping privitizaion of our wildlife, our children and grandchildren will be left looking through the fence at what was once ours. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by Elk Archer Wed, 14 May 2008 21:53:12 +0000 I would like to hear from Rancher or other landowners. Assuming as you say, "nothing is free." How and under what circumstances will you allow the public to access your land or are you simply asking to be given tags to hunt wildlife on your land without having to pay for that opportunity? What can be done to share the public wildlife and allow for public access on private land, specifically outfitted and leased private land? How about a one for one? For every paying client would you offer a non-paying public hunter the opportunity to hunt your land? How about land locked public land. Under what if any circumstances would you allow the public to access state or federal land that does not have legal access? I would like to hear a solution rather than the usual talking points about private land and public wildlife. Lets get something new on this blog. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by jay Wed, 14 May 2008 21:23:01 +0000 my post above should read "I further believe that land values especially those viewed as recreational land values are NOT a property right as well" Sorry if I confused anyone. Jay. |
| Comment on Getting the lead out by bill Wed, 14 May 2008 20:51:39 +0000 When lead was outlawed in waterfowl hunting, 50% of the hunters quit hunting waterfowl. This non issue smells of the same agenda by the raptor protectors. How could a 150 grain bullet contaminate a 150-200 pound animal including the intestines. |
| Comment on Who’s the Hottest Sitcom Mom? Round Two by Terry Wed, 14 May 2008 21:44:46 +0000 We'll wrap up voting for Round Two on Friday morning at 8 am MST (May 16). Voting for Round Three will go from Friday through Tuesday morning 8 am MST (May 20). Voting for the Final Round will be available Tuesday morning to Friday morning. The winner will be declared on Friday, May 23rd. |
| Comment on “The extraterrestrial is my brother” by richoshist Wed, 14 May 2008 20:28:04 +0000 Leaders of the Catholic church find out they've got their heads up their asses yet again, film at 11. |
| Comment on You too can become a Jedi if you act now! by Hastings JW Wed, 14 May 2008 18:08:23 +0000 File this one under the "if you want to become a member, you really need to find something better to do" category. |
| Comment on Who’s the Hottest Sitcom Mom? by G. Larkin Wed, 14 May 2008 17:43:41 +0000 If you ever have a "Hottest Movie High-School Girl trying to seduce her Music Teacher" contest, I will also vote for Kim Warner (Rowena; Mr. Holland's Opus). |
| Comment on What’s your rap name? by Dug up Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:21 +0000 Are there any rappers named Larry? |
| Comment on Darth Vader gets suspended sentence by Terry Wed, 14 May 2008 15:41:00 +0000 The guy is acting like he was assaulted with a toothbrush. |
| Comment on Who’s the Hottest Sitcom Mom? by Lew Zealand Wed, 14 May 2008 15:36:01 +0000 Who in the world would vote for Alex P. Keaton's mom over Sheena?! |
| Comment on Darth Vader gets suspended sentence by richoshist Wed, 14 May 2008 15:18:39 +0000 OK, this all makes sense now: They're British. |
| Comment on Who’s the Hottest Sitcom Mom? by Anonymous Wed, 14 May 2008 05:36:16 +0000 tanya roberts is hot |
| Montana unemployment rises Fri, 16 May 2008 11:46:20 PDT HELENA Montana’s unemployment rate crept to 3.8 percent last month, compared to 3.6 percent in March. |
| Helena man dies in motorcycle accident Fri, 16 May 2008 14:48:39 PDT A 33-year-old Helena-area man died in a motorcycle crash Thursday night. |
| MHESAC, SAF officials question need for audits Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:25 PDT Some top officials of Montana’s two financially struggling student-loan agencies on Thursday openly questioned calls to conduct additional audits of the entities. |
| Blue Cross launches health foundation Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:21 PDT A new foundation announced Thursday by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana aims to improve the health of and health care delivery to Montana children and adults. |
| Republicans abandon Bush on farm bill vote Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:30 PDT WASHINGTON Congress responded speedily to voters’ angst over rising grocery prices and $4-a-gallon gasoline Thursday, bucking President Bush’s veto threats with lopsided votes to boost food stamps and farm subsidies after ordering Bush to quit pouring oil into the nation’s emergency reserves. |
| California Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:32 PDT SAN FRANCISCO California’s Supreme Court declared that gay couples in the nation’s biggest state can marry a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement Thursday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony. |
| Teens charged for HHS break-ins Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:32 PDT Three Helena teens face felony burglary charges for stealing money and items from Helena High School on four occasions. |
| Stream advisory issued Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:33 PDT The National Weather Service and county Disaster and Emergency Services officials have issued a small-stream advisory for Lewis and Clark County and the Helena area. |
| After the elk Thu, 15 May 2008 23:32:53 PDT SUN RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA Mark Schlepp strode to the gate at high noon Thursday and with a sly grin asked the question the hundreds of folks gathered at the gate wanted to hear: “You wanna go?” |
| Flags at half-staff in honor of fallen peace officers Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:05 PDT Flags around the state are being flow at half-staff today to mark the annual observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, according to Gov. Brian Schweitzer’s office. |
| Orchid Society holding 10th annual festival Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:20 PDT There’s something about orchids that stirs up strong feelings in their admirers. |
| New low-pressure triathlon set for June 1 Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:22 PDT The Big Sky Cyclery Team in cooperation with the Helena YMCA will be hosting a new triathlon in Helena on Sunday June 1. |
| Auto-tech dynasty Thu, 15 May 2008 23:31:33 PDT For the 10th consecutive year, a team from Capital High will represent Montana at the Ford/AAA Auto Skills national finals near Detroit. |
| Comment on Horrible crimes, frightening reactions by Lindsey Thu, 15 May 2008 22:18:36 +0000 I used to live in Billings but now live in a different state in a much larger city. However, I often read the Billings Gazette online and the article concerning Ms. Thompson caught my eye and tugged on my heart strings - I think it was her photograph as she looked so young. When I lived in Billings, I worked with numerous "at-risk" youth and I still continue to do so. Wharf, you said it best. If we could only walk in someone else's shoes. When we cannot show compassion, patience or empathy towards those whom we cannot understand and can only hurl insults meant to offend and degrade an individual in order to make ourselves look better and more "right", it is the epitome of hypcrisy. We are human and for that reason alone each and everyone of us - no matter our backgrounds - deserve dignity. |
| Comment on On the road, with a tune in my head by Ed Hostettler Thu, 15 May 2008 13:31:37 +0000 Dear Ed: On the same website, check out the "Tuttle Kids" on Beaumont Rag. There is a cocker spaniel sleeping on the couch next to them while they are playing. |
| Comment on On the road, with a tune in my head by Kathy Thu, 15 May 2008 03:29:45 +0000 Wow. They_are_amazing. Thanks for sharing. Now Diamond Joe's in my head. P.S. You can tell they practice a lot because the dog on the couch isn't even fazed. |
| Comment on A strong fit, maybe by Terry Wed, 14 May 2008 21:46:47 +0000 Yea, I got the same email, except we are in the real estate business. Claims to need an agency to work with in our area for relocating family & friends. I also googled the # and came up with the same results! |
| Comment on On the road, with a tune in my head by Dan Wed, 14 May 2008 21:13:55 +0000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv-mJoJA3C4 |
| Comment on On the road, with a tune in my head by moos Wed, 14 May 2008 16:20:44 +0000 Wow! |
| Comment on The new world of news by blythe Wed, 14 May 2008 13:48:47 +0000 Statistics don't lie--but made-up facts like "90% of the media are 'in the tank' for Obama" get deployed pretty regularly to sway the innumerate, lazy-headed public. The free press is essential to American democracy. This notion of a bias only manages to discredit and neutralize the press. A poorly informed public makes poorly informed choices, especially at the ballot. As far as Fox News goes, I find it interesting that it is one of the primary sources of the idea that bias and unfair reporting are rampant. |
| Comment on GazOutdoors poll: Are reasons for Bighorn closure enough? by Michael Fri, 16 May 2008 22:25:52 +0000 Close it now! If not to save the already stressed fish, to put political pressure on the BuRec to let more water go and never drop below 2,500 cfs again!!! |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by small town montanan Fri, 16 May 2008 20:38:03 +0000 For the record, I did speak to my local biologist and the decisions made were in fact biological!! Over populated elk in almost every area in region 4 with almost no access year after year is a very good reason to take money out of this game. Noah, I'm sorry you're upset but if you want proof then call Tom Styvers in the Lewistown area office (406)-538-4658. He probably has a pre-recorded message to explain the biological decision to pissed off ranchers/outfitters. So once again for anyone who doesn't quite get it... YOU CAN'T BIOLOGICALLY CONTROLL ELK HERDS THAT YOU HAVE NO ACCESS TO. TAKE AWAY THE BUSINESS OF SELLING ANIMALS, AND EVENTUALLY THE ECOSYSTEM WILL STABALIZE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. P.S. --- At the local UPOM meeting, a rancher stood up and said "What about me, the elk live on my neighbors place and eat me out of house of home come midnight." Toby Dahl's response?... he just shrugged and had no answer. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by Noah McKinnon Fri, 16 May 2008 18:05:30 +0000 Jay: No game biology was used in this decision-it was completely political. Glad you are against the innitiatives. Those innitiatives were one if not the main reason why UPOM was created. Landowners and ranchers felt they were being alienated in the process and justly believed it was time to organize. They also felt that the land they worked to preserve and maintane for many generations was about to be lost to a property rights battle. What is most interesting and even laughable about these discussions is the fact that out of all the private proporty owned in Montana only 6% is leased to outfitters. Do you really believe that if you eliminated outfitter leasing that the other 94% would somehow become open to public hunting? Jay: agian glad to see you are against the innitiatives. If Montanan's truly want to impact change do they pursue 6% or the 94%? I believe greater benefit could have been provided to the average hunter by expanding block management and improving private landowner relations. So you see, 6% of the land dedicated primarily to nonresident hunting. So why in the blank are we arguing over the small stuff? Because a few passionate left wing nut jobs have pitted hunters and landowners against each other. Jay good luck with the beers with Rancher, I wish I could be there. I believe more could be acomplished in improving hunter access over a couple of beers with a land owner than the zealous lefties trying usurp private property rights by any means. |
| Comment on Seeking common ground by Bill Skov Fri, 16 May 2008 15:34:54 +0000 I think it's interesting that People posting say that FWP didn't listen, I'm pretty sure that they have been listening for years and finally did something about it. The ranchers that were leasing and outfitting were quiet because things were good as the resident sportsman were locked out for cash. I am not alone in the fact that I helped out a rancher and when the time came to hunt elk on his property he said sorry but I leased my land out you can't hunt. This has happened to quite a few hunters that I know and they, along with myself think the commissioners listened to us over the years and at the meetings. I am sure that landowners can outfit, lease or run their land how they see fit. I have read posts that resident sportsman lease up more than NR’s, more power to you to keep leasing because nothing is stopping you from doing so. It seems to me that we are limiting NR's to 10% and like any limited area. I have been putting in for an area that has been first and only choice for years so this nothing new to me and the guys I hunt with. I think it's a bummer that some ranchers are planning to lock out residents because they think it's a private property rights issue. Look at the facts. You can still do what with your land, lease or outfit you’re call... But I think FWP should take that in to consideration when having damage hunts. One final note, golf courses charge a fee to use their land, and their taxes are high for recreational use. Please tell me what the difference is. I bring my own clubs and pay a fee for use of their land. So if they put a cow on the course or planted some wheat in between the fairways to sell, would they be in a lesser tax bracket...You tell me. Bill |
| Comment on Getting the lead out by Jim Cooper Fri, 16 May 2008 05:15:01 +0000 Bill, I know of no study linking the non-toxic shot requirement to the decline in waterfowl hunters. Most studies suggest the primary factors are the lack of access, anti-hunting campaigns, other hunting opportunities, etc. (see http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/waterfowling/hunting_report/index.php). Could you direct me to the source of your information? Thanks. Regarding the contamination, I’m sure you know that many folks make wild game sausage or have it done by a processor, and that sausage making involves grinding. If the person doing the grinding doesn't look for lead fragments or find all of them, the lead will end up thoroughly mixed in the meat. Also the grinding would make lead far more likely to be absorbed in to the blood stream. Again I’m not saying there’s a problem, only that we need to know. |
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next |
Copyright © Andanh.com 2008
Chinese Dir