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Water Cooler: How humans develop empathy

American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead was once asked by a student what she considered to be the earliest sign of civilization. Mead famously replied, “A healed femur,” due to the implication that it required a person to care for another person while their bone healed over several weeks.

Things to do in Spokane: March 26-April 2

Virtual Trivia: “The Lord of the Rings” – Questions will cover all three books and films. Play solo or as a team. Open to all ages. Register at bit.ly/38crP1Z. Saturday, 2 p.m. Presented by Spokane County Library District.

Music calendar

WSU Virtual Performance: Student Recital – Featuring Ryan Williamson on tuba. Watch live on the WSU Pullman Music YouTube channel. Friday, 5:10-6 p.m. (509) 335-7696.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Water cycle science for kids

April is known for its rain showers, but where does all that water come from? How does it get in the sky in the first place? And after it falls to the ground and forms rain puddles, where does it go? These are examples of water in various steps of Earth’s water cycle. Spring is the perfect time to learn about the water cycle because this rainy season provides many opportunities to see the water cycle in action.
A&E >  Movies

Water Cooler: Welcome spring with nature documentaries

The coming of spring after a long and dark Inland Northwest winter never fails to renew our appreciation for nature. Most everyone is eager to get outside and enjoy the fresh signs of spring, but unfortunately we still have a bit of chilly and unpredictable weather.
News >  Health

Water Cooler: Maintaining healthy knees

Knee pain and degeneration are among the most common ailments for aging populations, as well as people who often engage in exercises that stress the knees such as long-distance running or certain sports. Luckily, you can take many preventive measures to maintain knee health and potentially delay or avoid serious knee problems later on.
News >  Home

Water Cooler: A guide to a sharper and safer knife

A freshly-sharpened knife blade can be intimidating. It could easily nick your skin with a slight touch. But believe it or not, that dull knife you left shuffling around in the back of a drawer is far more dangerous.
A&E >  Seven

Things to do in Spokane: March 19-26

Bloomsday Worldwide 2021: Registration Now Open – In this virtual race, participants complete their own 7.46-mile trek on any course, trail or path they choose at any location. The race can be completed any time between April 30 and May 9.
A&E >  Cooking

Water Cooler: A simplified approach to butter chicken

The complex layering of spices and aromatics can make Indian cuisine seem a bit daunting for the home cook. Thanks to commercially prepared spice blends, a few substitutions and cooking cheats, there are many ways to simplify these dishes.
News >  Family

Water Cooler: Children’s books for Women’s History Month

There are tons of children’s books that celebrate the contributions and talents of amazing women through history. Here are a few highlights from which to choose, but there are sure to be many more choices available at your local libraries and bookstores.

Health bulletin

Free Flu Vaccines for Uninsured Adults – Available through June. Offered at 23 Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies across the state. No proof of residency or immigration status required. Find a list of locations at doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/IllnessandDisease/Flu/NoCostVaccines.
A&E >  Books

Water Cooler: Women’s History Month reads

There is still some time in Women’s History Month to fit in some great reads from inspiring and important American writers. Here are just five of many notable women writers to choose from.

Water Cooler: A refersher on the systems of the body

When it comes to learning about our bodies and how to keep them healthy, we are faced with infinite amounts of information available to us at any second. That’s why it can be helpful to bring things back to the basics.
A&E

Things to do in Spokane: March 12-19

Bloomsday Worldwide 2021: Registration Now Open – In this virtual race, participants complete their own 7.46-mile trek on any course, trail or path they choose at any location. The race can be completed any time between April 30 and May 9.
A&E >  Food

Water Cooler: The history and how-to of corned beef

Corned beef doesn’t require a lot of skill, but it requires a lot of time. You will need to get started soon if you’re planning on enjoying this classic St. Patrick’s Day dish next week. You can trust that all the preparations and time is well worth the effort.
News >  Features

Water Cooler: St. Patrick’s Day history

St. Patrick’s Day is a national festival celebrated all over the world. Most Americans, of Irish heritage or not, celebrate the holiday each year. It may surprise you that the traditional celebrations associated with St. Patrick’s Day festivities are much more recent, despite the holiday being celebrated by the Irish for more than a thousand years.
A&E >  Movies

Water Cooler: Films to celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month

Most everyone knows that St. Patrick’s Day is coming up next week, but did you know that March is also Irish-American Heritage Month? The cultural celebration was first established in 1991 when it was designated by the U.S. Congress as a month-long tribute to Irish American culture and contributions.