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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — New for fall
I know, I know the title sounds more like a column on apparel than wine, but as is true for most wine consumers our preferences change for both apparel and win…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Don’t shoot the messenger
Frequently we hear the meme “Don’t shoot the messenger!” when the bearer of bad news is blamed or lashed out against. The emotions attached can be hostile or j…
It's goodbye time
Well folks, as bad as I hate to say it, we've come to the end of another gardening season in North Idaho. As of this writing, we haven't seen our first frost b…
FAST FIVE: Kary Maddox offers info, empathy in times of chaos
Meet Kary Maddox, who grew up in Saint Maries but quickly left to see the world. She’s a fire public information officer for the U.S Forest Service and also a …
The Exhausted Dad: Being sick is just a state of mind
My 8-year-old daughter never gets sick. She says. No matter the obvious symptoms, my daughter won’t admit illness. She carries great pride in her immune system.
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Then versus now
We have always marveled at how adept winemakers and grape growers are at adjusting to all that a vintage hurls at them. There are few truly “perfect” growing y…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Four tips for dealing with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats, naturally
Menopause is defined as the cessation of menstrual cycles, with an average age of onset in the United States of 51. The transition into menopause can last as l…
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Identifying lumps and bumps with diagnostic testing
Lumps and bumps are a normal part of life, but what do we do when we notice a new lump or bump on our furry friend?
The Exhausted Dad: Play ball… for the first time?
Contrary to what my oldest daughter keeps telling everybody, I fulfilled my fatherly duties teaching her how to throw a ball.
FAST FIVE: Heather McDaniel: ITD information officer, cake decorator extraordinaire
Meet Heather McDaniel, public information officer for the Idaho Transportation Department, District 1. Heather has been with ITD for just a few short weeks but…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Does vitamin D supplements protect against colds and flu?
Living in the beautiful northwest like we do, odds are that you don’t get enough vitamin D. The same holds true if you don’t get outside for at least a 15-minu…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The state of bubbles
Not all wine consumers like Champagne and sparkling wine, but most wine consumers like really good Champagne and sparkling wine. That is a key distinction. The…
ADVERTISING: Advertorial — What you need to know about multiple sclerosis and natural treatment options
Multiple sclerosis is a challenging disease that isn’t well understood. Like most diseases, it is a combination of factors that contribute to its manifestation…