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ABCs of public speaking

It's been said there are two times in life when you are truly alone: just before you die and just before you deliver a five-minute speech. Stage fright can be terrifying, but it needn't be paralyzing.

Post Falls store offers high-efficiency log-burning stove

The world’s first Presto Log Burning Stove, developed here in North Idaho, is offered at 509 Fabrications, opening Monday at 6512 W. Seltice Way on the west side of Post Falls.

Duty of the Decade

By BRIAN WALKER

COVID chaos linked to widespread school board resignations

Some cite safety concerns over COVID-19 policy backlash

Choose free market over Obamacare

The upcoming primary election has stimulated much debate about the Idaho State Health Insurance Exchange. Proponents of the state exchange are fond of saying that 'Obamacare is the law of the land.' This begs the question: What does 'law of the land' mean? To answer that you need to understand the relationship between the citizen, the State government and the Federal government.

The season for business openings

Business Bits

Workers are busy in several buildings around town, and readers want to know what’s happening. Here’s some we know:

Movers and shakers

Tips for dynamite public speaking

I am, first and foremost, and will always be, an envelope salesman. My business card says so. But more people probably know me as an author and speaker - which evolved from my sales career. Who would have thought?

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Social Security

Ford transmission woes result in recall notice

Imagine driving down the highway at 60 mph when your vehicle downshifts to low gear, placing you in danger and making it impossible for you to keep up with traffic speeding around you. For drivers of Ford’s top-selling F-150 truck and the Expedition SUV, this is really happening.

Lake Pend Oreille operations discussed

Public meeting in Sandpoint expected this fall

PRIEST RIVER - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives gave a lesson in "Albeni Dam 101" during a public meeting held earlier this week to outline the current and upcoming water management operations of Lake Pend Oreille.

Another hotel planned for Riverstone

A new Staybridge Suites hotel is proposed for the vacant 1.73 acres between McDonald’s and Starbucks in Riverstone.

Faithful Observations

Most people probably know a family that has adopted a child from overseas, often China, Korea, Russia, Guatemala, Ethiopia or similar country. This number peaked at over 20,000 per year in the early part of this decade. For a variety of reasons, these numbers have leveled off. According to Pew Research, only 5,370 adoptions from overseas happened in 2016. Some countries have shut off adoptions to other countries because of reported problems of abuse or even adoptive parents trying to return the child back to their home country.

Float Swim Academy opens in Cd’A

Float Swim Academy opened in the space previously occupied by Splash Fitness (adjacent to Kohl's) at 7780 N. Mineral Drive.

Giorgi’s Restaurant to open on Neider

David James Ice Cream & Snack Bar opens 32 Below Frozen Yogurt & More opening soon Haberdashery & Tailor Shop opens on Fourth And now the Tidbits

Northwest Softplay play room to open in Post Falls

An event center for children age 10 and younger, Northwest Softplay plans to open May 22 at 317 E. Seltice (Suite C) in Post Falls.

Gyro Shack opening this week

Known for customized Greek gyros (sandwiches) and zesty sauces, the Gyro Shack eatery is opening in Suite B in Ironwood Square on Wednesday.

North Idaho Eye Institute to open Hayden clinic

The Hayden clinic for North Idaho Eye Institute will open Monday, July 1, at 8378 Government Way. The 7,000-square-foot new building includes 11 exam rooms, a LASIK room, a visual field testing room, staff offices and support areas.

Rockford Building converted to studios

A 67-year-old downtown building that housed several businesses over the years has been completely remodeled and is now home to 10 working studios known as the Rockford Building.