World/Nation

Passing on the turkey

Economy means scaled-back holiday for many

Some are holding potluck dinners instead of springing for the entire feast. Others are staying home rather than flying. And a few are skipping the turkey altogether.

More ethanol, less hunting lands

Government requirement for gas affects pheasants

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Pheasants once drew hundreds of weekend hunters to Fairbury, Neb., each fall, filling the 45 rooms at Randy Brown's Capri Motel with sportsmen eager to bag their limits.

Trouble in toyland: Consumer protection group cautions about dangerous toys

Buying toys for kids this holiday season?

Bibs on, mac and cheese fans

Fifth annual festival coming Jan. 15

In just about two weeks, downtown Coeur d’Alene will be hopping with mac and cheese lovers for the fifth annual Mac and Cheese Festival on Jan. 15.

PepsiCo 3Q profit climbs on snack, beverage sales

PORTLAND, Oregon - PepsiCo Inc. has found its recipe for success in this economic environment: raise prices and grow overseas.

Entertainment calendar May 10, 2103

Brian Crain, Classical Piano Concert: 7:30 p.m. at Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 William St., Post Falls. $20/$15 students, group discounts available. Tickets: 457-8950 or www.thejacklincenter.org

The benefits of stability

The world of wine is impacted by economic factors specific to the industry, what I refer to as the "wineconomy," and is also influenced by the general economic forces that affect each of us. After the last few years of turmoil in the overall economy and tough years in the grape growing and winemaking business, the industry from the growers all the way through the consumers could benefit from some increased stability.

VALUES: Hang on for a rough ride

I read with great amusement your article Wednesday regarding property values and how everyone hopes prices have stabilized.

Hunting up business

Sporting goods stores say recession has done little to stop sportsmen

COEUR d'ALENE - While businesses throughout the country have suffered during the current recession, the local hunting industry remains prosperous.

Follow through means follow up

A small-business owner was in trouble with her sales, so she decided to call in an expert to give her an outsider's viewpoint. After she had gone over her plans and problems, the business owner took the sales expert to a map on the wall and showed him brightly colored pins stuck wherever she had a salesperson.

The big day

By the time you are opening up to this article in the Press it will be just about two weeks to go until Thanksgiving day, one of the biggest days of the year for family gatherings and the ultimate in dinner parties. While all over America the basic menu has a centerpiece of roasted turkey and some variance in the all important and plentiful side dishes, desserts and before meal snacks, for many of us picking the right wine to accompany the feast is still a challenge. Here are some basics on the classic pairings for this great holiday meal as well as some suggestions.

‘Our community needs us’

After mass arrest, Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations works to combat hate

After mass arrest, Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations works to combat hate

What recovery?

As job market strengthens, many don't feel it

WASHINGTON - For millions of workers, happy days aren't quite here again.

Positive thinking

September U.S. sales falter, but automakers see rebound in their future

Don’t let California virus spread here

I read with interest the “My Turn” guest opinion by Emily Sinclair. Since moving to Northern Idaho a year ago, I too, have run into the “attitudes” when some people find out I came from California I have pretty thick skin, so I got over it.

Support the best wine lists

We write frequently about the number of wines we taste; it is about 50 to 60 per week. We almost never turn down a chance to taste with any of our distributors, importers, winemakers or brokers. We consider it the most important part of our job and view it as the only way to bring the best selection of wines to you, our customers. Ultimately that is the key, finding wines that you all want to drink while providing variety in your choices.

Museum of North Idaho opens

Two new exhibits added this year

Hunters reminded to purchase controlled hunt tags by Aug. 1

Conversations this time of year among hunters often start with the question: "Did you draw any controlled hunt tags?"

The bid for Avon that apparently was not

NEW YORK (AP) - An apparently bogus offer to take over Avon Products that appeared on a regulatory website sent its stock on a wild ride Thursday and raised questions about the security of the online service, a trusted source of news for investors.