Are you working on a computer for too long?

"Just five more minutes," I've thought it myself countless times - only to realize another 20 minutes have gone by without stepping away from the computer.

REVIEW: Top stories on target

As it is a common practice for each of us to take a look back at the end of a calendar year, I especially appreciate the end of the year reviews by the media. I thought the Top 10 list of regional stories for 2015 selected by the Coeur d’Alene Press were excellent choices. As to the invitation you gave your readers to add our thoughts, I would only suggest an honorable mention of the 2015 Coeur d’Alene City Council election. Local governments, especially cities, have direct and important impacts on our daily lives. The fact that the City of Coeur d’Alene became the first city in Idaho to be selected to receive the “All American City Award” in 1990 is ample evidence that the voters’ choices for mayors and council members are important. The Coeur d’Alene Press coverage of the 2015 Coeur d’Alene City Council election was extraordinarily well done and demonstrated the height of professional journalism.

Medicaid eligibility expansion efforts fail

Idaho lawmakers have failed to finalize a proposal to expand Medicaid eligibility that would appease the Republican supermajority in the waning days of the legislative session.

Why do we gain weight?

Why do we gain weight? The common answers include: because you eat too much, because you eat too much fat, because you eat too much sugar, or junk food, or too late, or because you listen too much to your mother, or because of lack of exercise. In all that there are elements of truth, more or less, but it is much more complex than that. There are many reasons why you can gain weight.

Mild exercise, alternative therapies can relieve back pain

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have frequent back pain. I usually take acetaminophen (the Tylenol brand), but I hear it may not be effective for back pain. Is there anything to that?

Help for chronic fatigue

Lending a hand

By KAYE THORNBRUGH

Man's bond reduced in child murder case

COEUR d’ALENE — After an adamant plea Thursday by the defense attorney of a Post Falls man accused of murdering a 7-month-old girl, a First District judge reduced the $1 milliion bond to $250,000.

Consider chiropractic as a frontline treatment to reduce opioid use

Consider Chiropractic as a Frontline Treatment to Reduce Opioid Use

FAST FIVE Barb Crumpacker: Friend of Tubbs Hill

Meet Barb Crumpacker, a longtime Coeur d'Alene resident and secretary of the Tubbs Hill Foundation Board.

Like ice cream? Thank China

Nothing like a green bean 'ice cream' on a hot July afternoon.

Down at The Boardwalk

Ramp being replaced; project closes west entrance

Boardwalk to get new west entrance

US gives full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine

shot's already been given to tens of millions of Americans

In good standing?

Acting NIC president warns board must act to save accreditation

Unless swift action is taken by the North Idaho College Board of Trustees, NIC Acting President Lita Burns said the college’s accreditation status may be in danger at the board meeting Wednesday night on NIC’s main campus.

Arthur Richard Busby, 81

Arthur Richard Busby passed away on April 4, 2013 at the age of 81. Art was born in Deadwood, South Dakota on Nov. 22, 1931. He spent his career as an engineer in the lumber business in Colorado, Nebraska, and California. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Post Falls Idaho in 2000. Art was an avid private pilot who enjoyed his planes; from a piper cub to a bonanza twin engine. He also spent much of his free time woodworking. Arthur is survived by his wife Helen, two daughters, Michele Klungtvedt in London England, Marsha McGilvrevy in Reno, Nevada and a son Steven Busby in Vancouver, Canada, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. A memorial service will be held later this year in Denver, Colorado after which Arthur's ashes will be scattered over his beloved Rocky Mountains from a Chinook helicopter flown by his grandson CW03 Timothy Busby. The Busby family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to Wellspring Meadows Assisted Living Center of Hayden, Idaho and Auburn Crest Hospice of Post Falls, Idaho for all their compassionate care and support they provided Art and his family. The family prefers any gift considerations in memory ofArthur go towards these fine organizations to assist other families in their time of need. Please sign Arthur’s registry and view online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com

Stocks dip, Treasury yields drop

NEW YORK - Stocks closed mostly lower Wednesday after a disappointing report on the jobs market renewed concern about the economy. Treasury yields sank to new lows as investors sought safety and anticipated more stimulus measures from the Federal Reserve.

Three winning tickets sold

More Powerball players seek big jackpots only

DES MOINES, Iowa - The allure of capturing the latest massive Powerball jackpot had players in a buying frenzy, further confirming a trend that lottery officials say has become the big ticket norm: Fatigued Powerball players, increasingly blase about smaller payouts, often don't get into the game until the jackpot offers big bucks.

GAS PRICES: This should be priority

All  levels of government seem to be purposely ignoring rising gas prices again. Scuttle this ramrod health care reform now and concentrate on low-level gas prices. When gas price are up, we pay more for everything we buy. Can’t the dunderheads figure this out?

ELECTION: All bought, paid for

Everyone is pointing fingers. Don't you know that we have the BEST government money can buy?All of our elected officials are bought and paid for, from the top down.

THANKS FOR DINNER: Keep the love going

I would like to thank the person ahead of me in line at Wendy’s in Post Falls on last Friday evening around 6 p.m. for buying my dinner!