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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.
Work to love your job and never work again
Great movies leave plenty of excellent footage on the cutting-room floor. It's part of the process, my son David, a film director, tells me.
New challenges for nonprofits
Traditionally, nonprofit boards sought out new members who were the individuals with the deepest pockets and who had a knack for socializing and fundraising. Over time, the role of board members has evolved, and wi…
Jumping through hoops
RATHDRUM - Sheree Greenfield knew she had to move fast when she finally was issued the liquor license for Rathdrum she had waited on for years, and eventually …
Avista seeks increase in gas efficiency rider
Avista Utilities' customer response to more than 30 programs to reduce natural gas consumption has prompted the utility to ask for an increase in the fund that pays for the conservation program.
GM's Lutz says hybrids, electrics are future
WARREN, Mich. - General Motors Co. will keep making big trucks and SUVs because U.S. buyers demand them, but a major portion of them will be gas-electric hybri…
Internet fraud dollars doubled last year
WASHINGTON (AP) - The cost of Internet fraud doubled in 2009 to about $560 million, the FBI said Friday. The most common type of fraud reported was scams from people falsely claiming to be from the FBI.
Co-defendant of Rajaratnam seeks separate N.Y. trial
NEW YORK (AP) - A co-defendant has asked to be tried separately in the insider trading case against wealthy hedge fund operator Raj Rajaratnam.
Senators question $1 million pay for charity's CEO
WASHINGTON - A group of Republican senators is questioning high salaries and expensive travel bills for executives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, raisin…
Yellen at Fed would likely favor low-rate policy
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's likely choice of Janet Yellen to become vice chairman of the Federal Reserve would favor a policy that stresses low interest rates to ease unemployment over higher rates to cur…
Getting a rebate toward an efficient appliance
About three dozen states will soon offer you a rebate of as much as $250 if you trade in your clunky old clothes washer, refrigerator or water heater for a mor…
Retail numbers show surprising gain
WASHINGTON - Retail sales posted a surprising increase in February as consumers refused to let snowstorms stop them from stepping up purchases for everything f…
Unemployment dips, still ahead of last year
COEUR d'ALENE - Unemployment in Kootenai County declined slightly in February, but is still well ahead of a year ago.
Movers and Shakers March 13, 2010
Delta executives change; Blue Cross names senior officer; Schwab gender case resolved
Hayden company helps rebuild, enhance Six Flags roller coaster
HAYDEN - Rocky Mountain Construction Group Inc., of Hayden, has landed a $4.8 million contract with Six Flags Inc. for work on a roller coaster at Six Flags Ov…
Movers and Shakers March 12, 2010
IIB reports 2009 losses