French parenting secrets

Much as I'd enjoy it, this column is not for book reviews. So while I'll refrain from comment or even from reading this (not yet published) book, its autobiographical synopsis held me at rapt attention. I had to share. "Bringing up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting" was published this week by Penguin Press. If you'd rather skip the full read, at least peruse author Pamela Druckerman's column in the Wall Street Journal online. My children are grown, but it's fascinating nonetheless.

Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event

ecause China allows no public protests or opinion polling and tightly restricts free speech, any opposition to the Games or the restrictions would be muted

ART INSIGHTS: Hidden costs the viewer or consumer may not be aware of

"Why’s it so pricey? This artist sure thinks a lot of his work!" Well… he may just make a few dollars an hour. Yes, we keep our day jobs! Great Renaissance masters had wealthy benefactors, such as the church or a ruling family. They had to produce under command and duress.

GOP: Common sense will prevail

The best Government money can buy! Does that ring a bell? Oh goodness sake, President Trump is not a politician; Drain the swamp, make American great again? Oh no, what about all the big money that the pimps have spent, Oh I’m sorry they are called Lobbyiests. Their job is to bribe our politicians, men and women and their staffs, to do their bidding. The Democratic party used to be the party for the working man. Now they are so far left we’re not sure whom they represent! Open borders, undo everything Trump has done and make America great again! Clintons, lies, lies, and more lies, selling materials to our enemies to make bobms to destroy us, lies about Bengazi etc etc. Soro and Obama Traitor you tell me. The list is a mile long! Open borders, illegal immigrants pushed ahead of the ones coming legally. Hidden all over the U.S., sanctuary cities. Giving Iran the OK to buy or build warheads to take out the US or Isreal giving millions of dollars. Releasing war criminals to kill more of our troops again etc etc.

More people online, more chances to be scammed

SENIORS — EASY MARKS?: Are seniors targeted more than other consumers for frauds and scams? The answer is yes. Communications and banking technologies move money around the world at lighting speed these days. Crooks that would separate you from your money are no longer just local and regional. We now must contend with hundreds of crooks, fraudsters and scammers from around the world targeting each consumer.

Gun restrictions face uphill battle even under Biden

The gun debate in America will soon enter a new chapter with a Democrat

Is the end near?

For those of you living under a rock (I know it's dark under there, but squint and you should be able to read this type), there's been some rumblings going on about the end of the world, as in it may be near.

Suicide kits rekindle assisted suicide debate

Oregon lawmakers are considering outlawing sales

SALEM, Ore. - The door to the room was locked, and there was no response as Jake Klonoski knocked, looking for his younger brother.

Board workshop tackles new school sites

COEUR d’ALENE — The Coeur d’Alene School District has optioned property on Prairie Avenue and is going through the due diligence process, said Superintendent Stan Olson on Thursday. Director of finance and operations Chris Shipley said the three contiguous parcels of property on Prairie Avenue appraised at just over $1 million but will cost $1.12 million to purchase. According to district documents, associated costs for the 7.2 acres of land would hike the sales tag to $1.79 million thanks to $150,000 in sewer cap fees, $60,400 in on-site sewer, $50,000 in annexation costs, $46,800 in demolition costs, up to $350,000 for a traffic light, and other expenses.

William (Bill) Robert Bickel, 70

William (Bill) Robert Bickel lost his long fought battle with heart disease on June 15, 2010. He was born Nov. 2, 1939 at Joel, Idaho, to Wes Bickel and Maxine (Buchanan) Carrico.  He was raised by his grandparents William (Bill) and Edna Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his bride Cheryl Lynn (Foster) Bickel, his brother Ronald Bickel and sisters Terry Berwick and Sharon McMannon.  He is survived by his daughters Melanie Beamis of Post Falls and Natalie Martinson and son-in-law Bruce Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and granddaughters Crystal Bielenberg of Lewiston, Racheal Beamis of Post Falls, Keshia Martinson of Coeur d’Alene, and numerous adopted children and grandchildren. Nieces Kim Hamlin of Hayden, Marge Rode of Lewiston, nephews Dennis Bickel of Elbert, Colo., Tracey Bickel of Post Falls and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Rolyn 'Bud' E. Anderson, 87

Rolyn "Bud" E. Anderson, 87, of Rathdrum, passed on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d'Alene. He was born May 3, 1924, in Houston, Minn., to Walter and Lenore (Steele) Anderson.

Elections office to test counters

The Kootenai County Elections Department will perform a routine "logic and accuracy test" on the optical scan ballot counters before Tuesday's school election, and the test is open for public observation.

LETTERS: Dazzling - and otherwise

What I love about this small town newspaper is the diversity. There is always some brilliant commentary by a recognized expert, countered by off the wall, internet hype repeated by a self-described expert who has never read the Constitution, a proposed bill before Congress or perhaps even Dr. Seuss.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

Two muffins are sitting on a counter. One muffin looks at the other and says, "I could really go for some jam."

A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. Another has seen sales triple. The global coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people locked out of bars, restaurants and theaters, but it’s been an unexpected boost for some U.S. pot shops.

'It's been nonstop:' Readers raid Spokane library stacks before virus-caused closures

At the South Hill branch of the Spokane Public Library on Saturday morning, everyone was on the same page.

Misery for sneakerheads

New Nike shoe with outer space theme causes frenzy

Sneaker fanatics who lined up outside stores overnight got their first crack Friday at a new outer-space themed Nike basketball shoe, getting so unruly in some cities that police were called to restore order.

Big Brother bound?

To combat fraud, Visa wants to track your smartphone

NEW YORK - Those days of calling your bank to let them know that, yes, you really are in Thailand, and yes, you really did use your credit card to buy $200 in sarongs, may be coming to an end.

Kenneth Louis Strain

Oct. 8, 1922 - March 15, 2010

Tips on talking money with your children

The financial literacy of high school students has fallen to its lowest level ever, according to a survey of high school seniors and college students released last year by the Jump$tart Coalition.