ON A SAW: Sawmill's final notes resonate: Workers plan for future as end of era on Coeur d'Alene's waterfront draws near. deputy city editor Dan Hansen said the story's lead paragraphs were utter poetry.

ON GREEN AND CLEAN: Perhaps not so poetic, the funeral industry eyes a new disposal process for dead people: dissolving them in lye. An excerpt:

The coffee-colored liquid has the consistency of motor oil and a strong ammonia smell. But proponents say it is sterile and can, in most cases, be safely poured down the drain, provided the operation has the necessary permits.

ON FEATURES Apologies for the misplaced apostrophe in the in-print headline of the Sex and the City story on page D7. Also, contrary to what was published in the 7 dining guide, the Valley Mustard Seed is still closed.

ON DEFYING GRAVITY: In this week's 7 are tips for crossing over to the two-wheeled lifestyle, just in time for Bike To Work Week. The centerspread is two pages large. View them here in PDF form: First page , Second page. The full centerspread looks like this:

And now, another two-wheeled wonder, Gonzo the Great in his motorcycle act!

ON EARLY RISERS: Check out this video by S-R reporter Nick Eaton out of Pullman, on the WSU women's rowing team

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