GERD goes uncured

Seems like everyone I talk to these days have complaints of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, hiatal hernia and other digestive complaints. They pop antacid and acid reducing pills like candy, thinking they are curing their disease. The truth is, the drugs are not cures. They suppress stomach acid (stomach enzymes) to give relief. And while symptomatically helpful, in the long-haul they cause more problems than they help.

North Idaho Briefs March 7, 2012

Cd'A man dies in North Dakota accident

Negotiant bottlers

We have talked much recently about "grower wines" and their impact on the wine industry as we have continued to be impressed by many of the wines. So too though we continue to find negotiant wineries who bottle some really great wine at compelling prices. Negotiants are defined differently in the states and in Europe. Domestically a negotiant bottler is one who buys the wine already fully fermented as a finished product that they then purchase in bulk and simply bottle and label it. In Europe it refers more broadly to any winery that buys the grapes from a grower even though they fully control the production of the wine from start to finish.

Interest rates may favor winter market

As interest rates rose in early fall, housing in some areas began to slow and applications for refinance loans became a trickle. Now, with interest rates at their lowest since June, we may see a boost in the lending market and in housing sales. Nearly everyone agrees that rates this low cannot last forever and at least for some, it's "get while the getting is good."

Summer buying season - taking the first steps

If you thought the real estate market was hot already, just wait and see what summer brings.

E-Fairness good for Idaho

Shopping online is a simple and convenient way to make purchases. The Idaho Retailers Association fully supports online shopping, and we encourage all our members to develop an online presence to compete in today's marketplace. What we do not support is the unfair advantage some out-of-state online retailers have over local businesses by not being required to collect sales tax.

What Idaho's stay-home order means for residents, businesses

Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday issued a 21-day statewide stay-home order that "requires Idaho residents to stay and work from home as much as possible while ensuring all essential services and businesses remain available," according to the order.

Planting a position: The business of political yard signs

The ubiquitous reminders of the upcoming election continue to thrive.

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.

Low energy is not linked to blood donation

Looking good in the skin you're in

One dermatologist’s perspective on aging skin

Europe gropes for crisis fix, bond buys pushed

BRUSSELS - Europe's leaders are grasping for ideas to halt their government debt crisis ahead of a series of top-level meetings over the next 10 days. The latest: Using their emergency bailout funds to buy up government bonds on the open market.

Shopko shoppers saddened

One day after the announcement that Shopko will close all of its stores in early June, the Coeur d’Alene location was full of shoppers.

RIPOFF: The great huckleberry heist

I can’t believe the people who are in charge of our forest lands came up with a way to screw the hardworking citizens of Idaho. We have the lowest minimum wage in the country. Our senior citizens struggle to either eat or get their prescriptions. Our young people who struggle to make it on minimum wage pick huckleberries to buy school supplies or just have a little extra income.

It is about more than money

With better employment in the county and with interest rates dropping again last week, there are likely more qualified buyers in the market than at any time in recent history. The problem many of those prospective buyers are having is finding suitable properties to buy.

Does Everyone Over 60 Need To Take The Same Coronavirus Precautions?

She knew it wasn’t a good idea and her daughter would disapprove. Nonetheless, Barbara Figge Fox, 79, recently went to four stores in Princeton, New Jersey, to shop for canned goods, paper towels, fresh fruit, yogurt, and other items.

Time is not on your side

If you are a homeowner in distress, time is running out for an emergency home loan. As reported on Friday, these programs made available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are for folks who are in jeopardy of losing their homes to foreclosure.

Embittered Facebook investors ponder next move

To say that Facebook's debut as a public company was bungled is something like saying Facebook is a website you might have heard of.

VACCINE: Won’t be bullied

I want to address the issue of COVID vaccines.

SILVER PINE ADVERT: What's the difference between growth investing and value investing?

When you invest for growth, you are typically seeking capital appreciation over the long term.