Inspectors arrest 15 in prescription drug case

Opiates originated from Tijuana pharmacies

SAN DIEGO - U.S. border inspectors are not only seizing drugs coming into the country from Mexico - they're making arrests for drug smuggling that's going the other way.

REALTY: Pitching plenty of positives

I am a Realtor with the CDAMLS here in North Idaho. I think Mr. Kim Cooper is doing the best he can with the information he has to work with. There is very little for him to use in his articles in today's real estate market that is positive.

U.S. gas prices spike

Refinery, pipeline problems cited

Pearl shopping in China isn't for everyone

Capitalism definitely has a place in this communist country

BEIJING - Marilee Wallace wavered, staring at the price on the calculator.

Hold officials responsible for housing crisis

An interesting article was printed on April 8

A new fountain of youth?

Boomers will be spending billions to counter aging

NEW YORK - Baby boomers heading into what used to be called retirement age are providing a 70 million-member strong market for legions of companies, entrepreneurs and cosmetic surgeons eager to capitalize on their "forever young" mindset, whether it's through wrinkle creams, face-lifts or workout regimens.

Beef industry woes may mean poorer meat

Struggle to get competitive price is helping to push producers out of business

AINSWORTH, Neb. - In this Great Plains ranching town, cowboys still lasso steers as part of their daily routine and cattle producers like Bob Sears still take pride in the long tradition of raising American beef.

Making a needed switch

While anti-depressant medications are quite effective, not all work on everyone equally well. When a medication is not working, patients should consult with their prescribing physician about either raising the dose or switching to a new medication. Research shows that if a switch in medications is needed, switching relatively early on does not worsen symptoms and may lead to slightly better results in the long run. According to one study, 70 percent of those prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) did not respond to the drug after a month. Some non-responders were directed to continue taking the drug, while others switched to duloxetine (Cymbalta). All experienced results within four months, but the early switchers were slightly more likely to have their depression lift completely.

Market continues strong

Last week we surmised that the sequester and shutdown that sidelined government workers, coupled with rising interest rates during September, may have impacted our market. Of course, in real estate, it usually takes a month or two to realize impacts of any change in economic climate due to the length of time usually involved from time of acceptance of an offer to the day the transaction finally closes. We are pleased to report that locally at least, our market seems to enjoy the consistent improvement we have witnessed most of the year.

Everett a secret destination for nerds

Neighborhood of the Week hits the road

Neighborhood of the Week for Aug. 1

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I poured a salad in to a bowl and it spilled out all over the counter.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The dangers of pain medications and safer alternatives

Are there alternatives to the sometimes dangerous long term use of pain meds? Absolutely! Pain meds, prescription and over the counter (OTC) pain/anti-inflammatory meds, can be very helpful for short term use. Long-term use frequently results in addictions and side effects that can have lasting effects, as well as premature death.

Stocks nearly unchanged as fiscal threat looms

U.S. stocks closed nearly unchanged Monday, after a day of uneven trading plagued by investors' fears about the approaching "fiscal cliff."

Marty and Max:Should I Stay or Should I Go

Is now the right time to sell your home?

Business Briefly August 25, 2011

Google settles pharmacy ad probe

Still relying on procrastinators?

Sales for holiday shopping season down to the wire

NEW YORK (AP)- Despite an early start, sales data provided to The Associated Press show that stores may once again have to rely on procrastinators to save the holiday shopping season.

Palin: Wis. gov doing the right thing with unions

Former Alaska governor booed by demonstrators

MADISON, Wis. - Sarah Palin defended Wisconsin's governor at a tea party tax day rally Saturday, telling hundreds of supporters that his polarizing union rights law is designed to save public jobs.

Apple to dole out $100B to shareholders

It's worth it

Black Friday deals too good to miss as folks pitch tents to be first in line

COEUR d'ALENE - Before Mary Klennert left her home about 2 a.m. Friday to go shopping, she asked herself two questions:

U.S. sues to lower prices of e-book best-sellers

WASHINGTON - The government says avid best-seller readers who use electronic books have been getting ripped off. Tina Fey's "Bossy Pants," Tim Tebow's "Through My Eyes" and Keith Richards' "'Life" - maybe they should have cost less.