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News >  Health

Water Cooler: Beginner’s guide to resistance bands

Resistance bands are a fantastic option for people of all fitness levels, but especially for beginners looking to start a new exercise routine. They are gentle and easy to adjust for increased or decreased intensity, and they require very little space or financial investment to get started. Here are the basics of resistance bands if you’re curious about adding them to your fitness regimen.
News >  Home

Water Cooler: The basics every car owner should know

Owning a car is a privilege and a large responsibility. To make sure your car is safe to operate and to avoid problems down the road, there are a few basic vehicle components and maintenance tips every car owner should know.
A&E >  Books

Water Cooler: Books for back to school

Starting a new school year can be overwhelming. So many things are new, from friends to teachers, subjects and schedules. If your child is feeling a bit stressed or unsure about the new school year, here are a few books that might help put some of their worries at ease.
A&E >  Entertainment

Water Cooler: Say goodbye to summer with the movies

“Point Break” – Young FBI agent Johnny Utah must go undercover as his next assignment, tasked with becoming close to a group of surfers who spend their off hours robbing banks and hiding their identities behind masks of former U.S. presidents Johnson, Nixon, Carter and Reagan.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: How to keep your athletic shoes fresh

Whether you’re a tennis shoe owner with a large, pristine collection or with one ride-or-die jogger, it’s important to know how to keep your shoes clean and in good shape through their life. Here are a few maintenance and cleaning tips to make sure you get the most out of your favorite athletic shoes.
News >  Home and garden

Water Cooler: Grow your own microgreens

Microgreens have been the buzz of the “superfood” scene for the past few years. Like all widely marketed superfoods, they tend to be a bit pricey. Luckily, they are easy and affordable to grow at home. Microgreens are actually a fantastic crop for beginner gardeners, especially those who want to start with something low maintenance that requires a minimal amount of space.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: Tips for a better green salad

The central ingredient of a green salad is lettuce, but sticking to one type is one reason why your salad may be underwhelming. Mix two or three types together to introduce a variety of flavor and texture to your salad. Try mixing a crunchy lettuce like romaine or iceberg.
A&E >  Entertainment

Water Cooler: Fresh selections on Kanopy

Kanopy, a streaming service platform via libraries and universities, is loaded with new selections. Here are a few of many films you can watch from the collections. Spokane Public Library members have access to this service for free. Visit spokanelibrary.kanopy.com to log in.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: How to keep your exercise mat clean

After a yoga session or workout, you roll up the mat you just sweat all over and place it in some dark corner. Sweat, germs, grime, no airflow and complete darkness – the perfect recipe for microbial growth. If you’re sufficiently grossed out now, here are a few tips on how to keep exercise and yoga mats clean.