Your week
YOUR HEALTH
Think you’re safe using electronic cigarettes? You might want to think again, according to a new report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
According to the piece published last week, the Food and Drug Administration found small amounts of a dangerous solvent in some of the battery-powered cigarette substitutes, as well as nicotine in an e-cigarette billed as nicotine-free.
The authors also expressed concern that e-cigarettes could encourage youngsters to take up the habit.
» Find more health and fitness tips in Tuesday’s Today section.
YOUR HOME
A new additive promises to turn latex paint or primer into an odor eater.
ZorbX Odor Remover Paint Additive penetrates the surface you’re painting and permanently removes its odors, such as cigarette smoke, pet urine and musty smells, according to the manufacturer.
It can be ordered at www.zorbx.com. Two 3 1/2-ounce jars, enough for two gallons of paint, cost $14.99 plus shipping.
» Find more home and garden ideas in Sunday’s Today section.
YOUR FOOD
Soak up some fall flavors with an easy weeknight stew made with sausage, apples, sweet potatoes and beer. For the recipe, see page C9.
» Find more recipes and restaurant news in Wednesday’s Food section.
YOUR FUN
Here’s what’s on the schedule for this week:
On CD (Tuesday)
Susan Boyle, “The Gift”
Eric Clapton, “Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010”
Reba McEntire, “All the Women I Am”
Alter Bridge, “AB III”
On DVD (Tuesday)
“Grown Ups”
“Ramona and Beezus”
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World”
In theaters (Friday)
“Morning Glory” (comedy, Wednesday)
“Skyline” (thriller)
“Unstoppable” (action thriller)
On TV
“Conan”: Conan O’Brien brings his late-night shtick to cable. (Today-Thursday, 11 p.m., TBS)
“The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection”: Series premiere of the “Project Runway”-style competition. (Tuesday, 10 p.m., Bravo)
“44th Annual CMA Awards”: One of country music’s two major awards shows. (Wednesday, 8 p.m., ABC)
“Psych”: Fall premiere of the crime comedy. (Wednesday, 10 p.m., USA)
“Sarah Palin’s Alaska”: The would-be president plays tour guide. (Saturday, 9 p.m., TLC)
On stage
“Warren Miller’s Wintervention”: Wednesday-Thursday, The Fox
Yo Gabba Gabba Live: Friday, INB Performing Arts Center
Bill Cosby: Sunday, INB Performing Arts Center
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Sunday, Spokane Arena
Around town
Epicurean Delight: Friday, Spokane Convention Center
Wintertime Arts and Crafts Bazaar: Friday-Sunday, Coeur d’Alene Casino
Inland Crafts: Friday-Sunday, Spokane Convention Center
Spokane Cork & Keg Festival: Saturday, Mirabeau Park Hotel, Spokane Valley
» Find a full arts and entertainment roundup in the Thursday and Friday Today sections.