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You've got to set your goals!
Where there are no goals, there will be no significant accomplishments. There will only be another traffic jam.
India eyes Google and Skype in security crackdown
MUMBAI, India - India may ask Google and Skype for greater access to encrypted information once it resolves security concerns with BlackBerrys, which are now u…
Consumer prices rise after 3 straight declines
WASHINGTON - A rise in the cost of gas drove consumer prices up last month by the most in nearly a year, but overall inflation remained tame.
Never stop learning life lessons
Gordon Dean was an American lawyer and prosecutor whose distinguished career was fairly typical for Washington types. He went to work for the Justice Department under President Franklin Roosevelt, taught in the law…
In a sluggish economic summer, no easy fix ahead
WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve has little power left to lift the economy out of its rut. Congress, with an election looming, has no appetite for more stimulu…
Liberal groups push to exploit Target backlash
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Protesters have been rallying outside Target Corp. or its stores almost daily since the retailer angered gay rights supporters and progressiv…
Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector
WASHINGTON - Americans spent less at most retail stores in July and inflation remained tame as high unemployment and weak job growth fueled fears of a slowing …
Jobs picture dims as unemployment claims rise
WASHINGTON - The economy is looking bleaker as new applications for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in almost six months.
Sandpoint Pita Pit to open soon
SANDPOINT - It may have seemed like a dark cavern for a while, but when the work is complete and the new downtown restaurant opens, it will be the light at the…
Local chambers to aid international business growth
COEUR d'ALENE - This, says Todd Christensen, is not good: Only 2 percent of all small businesses actively pursue business growth through international trade.
Commission to conduct hearings, take comments in Avista cases
Avista Utilities customers have an opportunity to comment on two proposed rate adjustments.
Bill seeks to brew up business
PONDERAY - Half an employee.
Timberline Resources reports gains, losses
Timberline Resources Corp. (NYSE Amex:TLR) (TSX-V:TBR) on Tuesday reported mixed results for its third fiscal quarter that ended June 30.
Movers & Shakers August 10, 2010
Caywood opens insurance office
Quest Aircraft lays off 65 employees
SANDPOINT - Quest Aircraft Co. announced Monday that 65 full-time employees have been laid off from the local plane manufacturer.
Coeur d'Alene Mines production jumps to record
COEUR d'ALENE - With the onset of production at its Kensington gold mine in Alaska, Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. on Monday reported record quarterly sales and operating cash flow in the second quarter of 2010.