SMART: Prepare for life's surprises

I just read two articles that made me think: the couponing story and Mr. Hitchcock's end of the world story.

World/Nation Briefs November 30, 2012

White House 'fiscal cliff' offer gets cold shoulder from GOP

Area stores taking some safety precautions amid coronavirus

An employee wearing protective blue gloves was wiping down the handles of grocery carts when customers walked into Clarkston’s Costco on Tuesday.

'Tis the season! To give the gift of music. Buy tickets for the popular Festival at Sandpoint before they're all gone.

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? The annual Festival at Sandpoint features amazing performances, world class musicians and memories to last a lifetime.

GUNS: Idaho v. California

Mr. Boothe, in Idaho, you can buy one or more guns and take them home the same day. In California — A STATE RUN ENTIRELY BY DEMOCRATS — if you purchase a gun, you must wait 10 days to take it home, BUT only if you prove you have a STATE-APPROVED firearm safety device, lock box, or gun safe for your new weapon. Nor can you purchase more than one handgun in a 30-day period.

PC industry's woes could mean bargains

SAN FRANCISCO - If you're looking for bargains on personal computers, bad news from the industry could be good for your pocketbook.

Holy sheet! Don't pay fees up front

Upfront fees? Never! That’s my rule.

Fed struggled in 2009 over how to boost economy, papers show

WASHINGTON - As the Great Recession inflicted worsening damage on the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve struggled during 2009 to determine the best corrective steps to pursue.

Those who profit should pay for growth

Here's one solution to Kootenai County's growth problem.

Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data

Inflation and the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate increases remain the big concerns for Wall Street

Meal programs expand summer nutrition for kids

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Four days a week this summer, lime green school buses loaded with games, books and computers rumbled through low-income neighborhoods south of Seattle. Their aim wasn't just to entertain kids - but to feed them.

Holiday events ready to begin

The 2013 Coeur d'Alene Resort Holiday Light Show will illuminate Coeur d'Alene with 1.5 million lights from Nov. 22 to Jan. 1.

Anonymous donor gives $5,900 to Post Falls schools for four AEDs

Anonymous donor gives $5,900 to Post Falls schools for four AEDs

POST FALLS - Christmas has arrived early for the Post Falls School District.

Tribe land appeal dropped

Commissioners feel understanding can be reached with Tribe

COEUR d'ALENE - Upon further review, they changed their minds.

Peak Project

KEC hopes to cool peak power times

COEUR d'ALENE - Kootenai Electric Cooperative is recruiting members interested in going to the Peak.

Pearl shopping in China isn't for everyone

By ALECIA WARREN

Doing it Cliff's way for farewell

The Celebration of Life for Cliff Hayes is Saturday, Dec. 21, from 2-5 p.m. at the Lions Grand Pavilion at Q'emiln Park in Post Falls. Cliff was a founding member of the Post Falls Community Volunteers and for many years helped organize barbecues, Oktoberfest, concerts and picnics at the park.

Landmark undertaking

A hair-pulling morass of bad design

Prom dress shopping perilous for plus-size girls

NEW YORK - Maria Giorno has nothing against long gowns with high waists and flowing fabric - dresses that are designed to camouflage curves on plus-size women.

US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has weakened

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is slowing hiring and the economic rebound