Does this Barack Obama birth certificate issue bug you because, although improbable, it's possible that he's not a natural born citizen, isn't eligible to be President under the Constitution, and this issue could be bigger than Watergate.... or any other "gate" in history?

Are you afraid that if you were even to raise the subject with your friends that they will think you wear a tinfoil hat, because Factcheck.org, owned by Annenburg (who's board Obama served on along with Bill Ayers) the final arbiter of truth in the universe, said so?

HE IS NOT A NATURAL U.S.A BORN

Thank's to you that had a comment to my blogs entries. It is good to know that people can understand my pain who I do not have a clue of who they are. I guess there are some good people in this world. THANKS to the people who took time to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for those of us who were stuck in the dorms this holiday. Being a long way from home the smallest bit of personal generosity goes a long way. Having a desent meal this Thanksgiving was far from my top priority or concern at this time. I am more worried about how I am going to be able to get home for the Christmas break.

Northland Art Society to show artwork at the Coffee Landing

A group of six women interested in learning to oil paint formed the Northland Art Society in 1946.
Now, the art society has grown to the point where it can offer an annual art show, scheduled this year for Dec. 6 at the Coffee Landing in International Falls.
And on Saturday, an Arts Crafts, Edibles & Collectibles event will be conducted with a Soup & Sandwich Supper and Festival of Trees Silent Auction. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Backus Community Center.

• Koochiching County commissioners are expected to consider a request from Friends Against Abuse for $5,000 in its 2009 budget review.
The need for the services provided by Friends Against Abuse has increased while its funding has decreased, LeeAnn Meer, executive director, told commissioners Tuesday. “It’s a matter of time before we hit the wall,” she explained.

With temperatures dropping, pet owners should be checking that their outdoor pets are ready for the winter.
Animals should be provided with food, water and an adequate shelter during the winter months. Not providing these essentials for dogs, cats and other animals carry criminal penalties and fines, according to Koochiching County Sheriff Brian Youso.

Veteran dog handler Dave Rorem says winning the 2008 National Retriever Championship in November was indescribable.
But he went on to describe it: “It’s like winning the Super Bowl. It’s a dream come true. It’s the best feeling there is in the world.”
Rorem won top honors at the championship Nov. 9-15 in Montgomery, Texas, handling “Two Rivers Lucky Willie,” owned by Brady Oman of Austin, Texas.
Rorem had seven of the dogs he professionally handles qualify for the event, and three other dogs besides Willie became finalists.

Explore Minnesota Report

In conjunction with the Shoreland Rules Update Project, the Department of Natural Resources would like to hear from resort owners to gain a better understanding of resort interests, to discuss the importance of water quality and habitat, and to get feedback on the development of resort specific standards.
All meetings mentioned below begin at 1 p.m. and will end at approximately 4-4:30 p.m.

IVSC gears up for fun run
The International Voyageurs Snowmobile Club will again play host to a radar run at Thunderbird Lodge during Icebox Days.
The run will be held Jan. 17 from noon to 3 p.m.
All proceeds will go toward establishing a dialysis center for International Falls. 

Firearms deer harvest drops over last year
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — The firearms deer harvest is down this year compared to last year.

When the salaries of many Minnesota residents have been frozen, and tuition at Minnesota’s No. 1 college is rising, the University of Minnesota ought to reconsider what it pays its president and head coach.
Wisely — politically and financially — University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks recently froze his salary, as well as the salaries of the top 40 university employees.

The following births have been reported from La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances.
Born to:
Trisha Wood and Chad Hanson, Fort Frances, twin sons — Layton Michael Hanson, 6 pounds, 3 ounces, and Landen Darren Hanson, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, Nov. 13, 2008.