Columns
See the latest columns from CDA Press!
Jobs war is on its way
Jim Clifton, CEO of Gallup, has written a most enlightening book titled "The Coming Jobs War." The basic data used to formulate Clifton's conclusions are a result of Gallup's worldwide polling, which they have refi…
Homeless event warms hearts, feet
The young girl was homeless and she asked our clothing volunteer John, if he had any winter boots. John looked through the stack of donations at our homeless campout and found just the pair for her. The little girl…
The legacy of Mayor Clay Larkin
Mayor Larkin is the quality of elected official that all citizens serving in that capacity should emulate. He is passing the baton of leadership to a very capable and caring Mayor-elect, Ron Jacobson, but all of us…
Local grad tied to hot holiday gift
Courtney Coleman Everson graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1999 and went on to earn a degree in economics at Princeton University. Heady stuff but a most gratifying moment for Courtney took place just las…
Newspapers gearing up for critical Black Friday
This is shaping up to be one of the most critical holiday shopping seasons in recent memory. Due to a quirk in the calendar, Thanksgiving arrives less than a month before Christmas. With the economy looking to rebo…
Gratitude leads to health, happiness
Giving thanks isn't just for Thanksgiving. Science is proving that feelings of gratitude create fodder for health and happiness year-round.
Holidays aren't all goodness and light
As uplifting as the holiday season is for some, it can be that much more stressful - and dangerous - for others. Part stress, part spike in excuses to drink alcohol, and part depression (comparing one's disappointm…
Gifts of thanks
I wish to give thanks on this day of Thanksgiving! I thank my Maker that I'm healthy and happy and living my life in a moral and ethical way. I am thankful that I have a beautiful wife who I love and who loves me u…
Weird solar cycle may have 'supercharged' Typhoon Haiyan
Supertyphoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on Nov. 8-9, was the most powerful typhoon ever to make landfall. It registered an incredible 8.1 on the 8-point Dvorak Scale used to measure the intensity of tropi…
Money won't fix what ails education
There is no lack of ideas and solutions for improving education, however, the column by David Adler on the "education deficit" was so far off the mark it requires a response. Mr. Adler's solutions are to spend more…
Try to be objective about Obamacare
Earlier this week, an article in The Press titled "Seed Grant Sprouts Clinic" with a Brian Walker byline began with this statement: "The nonprofit health center,formerly named Dirne Community Health Center, will re…
In shadow of assassination, Johnson assumes presidency
Lyndon Baines Johnson has never escaped the long shadow of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, certainly not in the minds and imaginations of Americans. As the nation recounts the life and presidency of JFK on the occasion of…
Look at what's right with our public schools
The great thing about opinions is that everyone has one. But not everyone's perspective is the same on any given issue. We all have a unique view on life, events, and yes, the public school system it seems. My lett…
Superfund Straight Talk November 2013
How Did Your Yard Remediation Go?
No joke: Big nose means big ... muscles
OK, so this isn't the biggest mystery in man's history, but be honest: Have you never wondered why men's noses get so big? All schnozzes grow throughout life, but male noses look so much bigger than do ladies' - es…