Northwest Notes, Sept. 27, 2013

1983 Post Falls girls basketball

2012 Health and Fitness-Best Place to Buy Eyewear

Costco

Bernanke: A case for further action

Fed plan for short-term fix brings long-term risks

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is balancing a short-term fix for the economy with a long-term gamble: His plan to buy Treasury bonds to fight high unemployment and super-low inflation now could ignite inflation later.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Series examines issues for Internet users

Dealing with intrusive advertisements

The Press published a series of articles about the Internet between July 31 and Dec. 15, 2014. They addressed several issues, such as privacy and the U.S. government’s plans about the future of the Internet. These subjects will not be revisited in this series. You can find them in the Press archives at cdapress.com.

Liberation, action, change

Panels highlights North Idaho’s successful rights fight led by task force

Fight for rights not over

Big Ben shakes rust, Steelers thump Browns

NFL — Week 6

Ben Roethlisberger, cheered loudly during his first game in 9 1/2 months, shook off the rust from his four-game suspension to throw three touchdown passes, and the host Pittsburgh Steelers shut down a depleted Cleveland Browns offense during a 28-10 victory Sunday.

Sanders, Biden up attacks as head-to-head race takes shape

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Democratic presidential primary is down to two major candidates, and it shows.

Massive development planned for prairie

Long-term projects could create 5,000 new homes

Investment company to bring 5,000 houses to the Post Falls-Coeur d'Alene area

Prostitute in Google executive case linked to 2nd death

MILTON, Ga. - Two months before police say a high-priced prostitute calmly left a Google executive dying from a heroin overdose on his yacht, the woman panicked on the phone with a 911 dispatcher as her boyfriend lay on the floor of their home in the throes of a fatal overdose.

Traders recall the 'rush' and 'roar' as famed pits close

A disappointment so far

Holiday shopping season on slower pace than expected

NEW YORK - Sparse crowds at malls and "50 percent off" signs at The Gap and other stores offer clues as to how this holiday season is shaping up so far: It's the most discount-driven one since the U.S. was in a deep recession. It's also the most disappointing for stores.

Black Friday barrage

Millions of Americans turned out as the holiday buying season started earlier this year on Thanksgiving Day. But there's still a lot of shopping left.

Jelly belly not worth the risks

I'll never forget its yellow, gummy texture. My legal medicine professor required us to view forensic autopsies - not exactly on my bucket list, but I'm glad I did. Each time I eye the Reese's at Super 1, I think of how the otherwise well-proportioned, 45-year-old man's thick layers of belly fat jiggled under the medical examiner's gloved fingers as she tried to find his organs.

Ex-ISU professor set to wage legal fight

BOISE (AP) - A former Idaho State University professor challenging the dismissal of his lawsuit against the school has collected more than $70,000 from education groups to continue his legal fight.

A peaceful world

Don't let the bombings and beheadings fool you

There's an app for that: Part 1

Destination: Everywhere

Many people will argue that technology is ruining our society. I am not one of those people, especially when it comes to traveling. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about turning off my phone and enjoying the view - sometimes for a few weeks at a time. But technology just allows you to relax and focus on the vacation while handling for you the hassle of getting there. Here are a few of my favorite apps and websites that make the whole process a breeze.

Health law business insurance site delayed one year

CHICAGO - The Obama administration is delaying yet another aspect of the health care law, putting off until next November the launch of an online portal to the health insurance marketplace for small businesses.

Stocks end 2023 up 24% for the year as resilient economy energizes investors

Most major indexes were able to erase their losses from a dismal 2022

Strong holiday for retail sales

Sales from beginning of season offset late December slump

NEW YORK - The holiday shopping season was the best since 2006, as a strong November more than offset spending that tapered off in late December.