Archives | January 2014

Wednesday, Jan. 1

• Culinary calendar

• Horoscope

• Carolyn Hax: Partner’s past issues no gold mine

• Miss Manners: Artist finds client’s taste ‘cheap’

• U.S. job outlook improves consumer confidence

All stories for Jan. 1, 2014 »

Thursday, Jan. 2

• Horoscope

• Killer Blues Headstone Project marks forgotten graves

• Ask Dr. K: Pregnancy with twins can be challenging

• The Slice: Well, aloha to you, too, showoff

• Annie’s Mailbox: Wife’s gambling habit causing problems

All stories for Jan. 2, 2014 »

Friday, Jan. 3

• The First First Friday of 2014

• 10 under $10

• 7 Nights out

• Lego days build on creativity

• What’s happening

All stories for Jan. 3, 2014 »

Saturday, Jan. 4

• Reza Aslan’s portrayal of Jesus leads to movie, TV pilot

• Donald Clegg: Acknowledging reality of death part of life

• Religion calendar

• Formerly homeless Chicago twins on the road to normalcy

• Ask Dr. K: variety of plant-based foods provide adequate protein

All stories for Jan. 4, 2014 »

Sunday, Jan. 5

• NAFTA misses mark on sweeping promises

• Joyce M. Rosenberg: Small business owners anticipate stress

• Retirement a distant hope for some blue-collar workers

• BBB Tip of the Week

• Business beat

All stories for Jan. 5, 2014 »

Monday, Jan. 6

• Early diagnosis vital to help those with Alzheimer’s

• Are you a caregiver? Take this quiz

• Take action to battle old age

• Horoscope

• Annie’s Mailbox: Freeloader brother departed shouting, angry

All stories for Jan. 6, 2014 »

Tuesday, Jan. 7

• Annie’s Mailbox: Tell friend you’re worried about her

• Ask Dr. K: For cirrhosis, try drug-free pain strategies

• Horoscope

• Top five health threats in 2014

• People’s Pharmacy: Acne disappears following dietary changes

All stories for Jan. 7, 2014 »

Wednesday, Jan. 8

• Horoscope

• Miss Manners: Feel free to speak once applause starts

• Carolyn Hax: It’s seriously time to seek change

• Culinary calendar

• Puget Sound geoducks safe to eat, state officials say

All stories for Jan. 8, 2014 »

Thursday, Jan. 9

• The Slice: They’ll come back well fed and eloquent

• Ask Dr. K: CRP test offers evidence of heart disease

• Realities of family life provide plenty of fodder Wanda Sykes’ act

• Horoscope

• Annie’s Mailbox: Help sis choose facility for difficult mom

All stories for Jan. 9, 2014 »

Friday, Jan. 10

• 10 under $10

• Last year’s momentum carries brewers into 2014

• ‘Les Mis’ cast picks Broadway favorites

• Disney stars bring musical act to Arena

• Comedian came around to embracing funny side

All stories for Jan. 10, 2014 »

Saturday, Jan. 11

• Photo: Five generations

• The Slice: Mom’s cooking deserves spot on front burner

• Redefining family

• Ask Dr. K: Some viruses are resistant to anti-viral drugs

• Annie’s Mailbox: Fed up mom cancels holiday meals

All stories for Jan. 11, 2014 »

Sunday, Jan. 12

• Customizable floorcloths withstand wear

• Shedding light

• Testing the choices

• Attic fan, sump pump may explain mystery hum

• Carolyn Hax: You can’t control news once it’s shared

All stories for Jan. 12, 2014 »

Monday, Jan. 13

• Miss Manners: Loathing for son’s girlfriend must give way to acceptance

• Annie’s Mailbox: In-laws spending too much time with family

• Horoscope

• Share your 50th birthday

• Retirees share their planning successes, failures

All stories for Jan. 13, 2014 »

Tuesday, Jan. 14

• Ask Dr. K: Light box therapy can help overcome SAD

• Annie’s Mailbox: To avoid broken heart, let girlfriend go

• Horoscope

• Study backs power of positive thinking

• On weight loss, ‘Biggest Loser’ trainer says patience is key

All stories for Jan. 14, 2014 »

Wednesday, Jan. 15

• Carolyn Hax: No, you don’t get to date friend’s ex

• Horoscope

• Miss Manners: It’s OK to talk money in business world

• Culinary calendar

• Spokane clubs

All stories for Jan. 15, 2014 »

Thursday, Jan. 16

• Singer-songwriter Noah Gundersen at Bartlett Thursday night

• The Slice: Just don’t forget your passport

• Horoscope

• Annie’s Mailbox: Work on clutter hour at a time

• Ask Dr. K: Find milk that’s right for you

All stories for Jan. 16, 2014 »

Friday, Jan. 17

• Clancy prequel formulaic

• Under one ‘Badass’ spell

• Nutty kids’ fare keeps quick pace

• Buddy cop comedy lacks wit, originality

• Film events

All stories for Jan. 17, 2014 »

Saturday, Jan. 18

• Music can promote healing

• Brother died still estranged from kids

• The Slice: Can’t we all just do our jobs?

• Fewer women involved behind the scenes in Hollywood films

• Target’s emails raise fears among customers

All stories for Jan. 18, 2014 »

Sunday, Jan. 19

• Small-business agenda goes beyond minimum wage

• Las Vegas gadget show raises bar for technology

• BBB Tip of the Week

• The Dirt

• Business beat

All stories for Jan. 19, 2014 »

Monday, Jan. 20

• Boomers drive RV show traffic

• Julianne G. Crane exploring U.S. in RV

• Study shows racism may age black men faster

• Phased retirement programs soften landing

• Annie’s Mailbox: Grieving daughter now angry, jealous

All stories for Jan. 20, 2014 »

Tuesday, Jan. 21

• Health Bulletin Board www.spokesman.com/livewell

• Blood mobile locations

• Annie’s Mailbox: Do you think you’re a good grandparent?

• Ask Dr. K: Exercise a great feel-good step

• House Call: Take steps to lower risk of birth defects

All stories for Jan. 21, 2014 »

Wednesday, Jan. 22

• Miss Manners: No need to answer door to drop-ins

• Carolyn Hax: Your friends may not be worth keeping

• Culinary calendar

• Gravlax is an easy-to-make, tasty snack

• Northwest wheat

All stories for Jan. 22, 2014 »

Thursday, Jan. 23

• The Slice: We made the Olympics short list, too

• Annie’s Mailbox: Religious beliefs offend grandson’s mother

• Ask Dr. K: How wound is treated affects how it scars

• ‘Good People’ face tough times in Interplayers play

• Dana Milbank: Budget haste brings waste

All stories for Jan. 23, 2014 »

Friday, Jan. 24

• 10 under $10

• Collaboration built on love of hops

• Friend’s estate includes Madonna memorabilia

• Portland indie-pop duo stops in at the Bartlett

• Deer Park indoor Winterfest light on snow, heavy on fun

All stories for Jan. 24, 2014 »

Saturday, Jan. 25

• Late-night snackers prone to weight gain

• Annie’s Mailbox: Use place cards at next family dinner

• The Slice: Once you set foot in the tower, you’re part of the family

• Community outreach

• Paul Graves: What is your picture of God?

All stories for Jan. 25, 2014 »

Sunday, Jan. 26

• BBB tip of the week

• Business beat

• Tom Kelly: ‘Mother-in-law’ units fall in gray area

• Motley Fool: Starbucks’ growth merits attention

• Week ahead in business

All stories for Jan. 26, 2014 »

Monday, Jan. 27

• Top movies come of age

• Common bonds

• Courses help older drivers keep keys

• Miss Manners:

• Annie’s Mailbox: Husband’s brother trying to kill marriage

All stories for Jan. 27, 2014 »

Tuesday, Jan. 28

• Health Bulletin board www.spokesman.com/livewell

• Annie’s Mailbox: Wife kept birth control secret from husband

• Ask Dr. K: Febrile seizures usually have no long-term effects

• Achievements: EWU students named to dean’s list

• Blood Bank

All stories for Jan. 28, 2014 »

Wednesday, Jan. 29

• Culinary Calendar

• Miss Manners: No-gifts policy at work is good for everyone

• Carolyn Hax: Time will tell if his lies are habit

• In brief: Doug Burnett appointed to Idaho Travel Council

• Apple faces challenges in smartphone market

All stories for Jan. 29, 2014 »

Thursday, Jan. 30

• The Slice: Shadow’s girth may influence party plans

• Grammy winners Daft Punk meld fiction with reality

• Annie’s Mailbox: Lazy, 40-year-old daughter should move out

• Ask Doctor K: Healthy diet minimizes sugers, fats, salt

• Dana Milbank: To Obama, Congress is optional

All stories for Jan. 30, 2014 »

Friday, Jan. 31

• 10 under $10

• Carolyn Hax: Friend never asked who leaked pregnancy news

• Miss Manners: Give simple explanations to child’s ‘whys’

• ‘Birds’ brings Marley’s music, vision to young audience

• Civic revisits Bard with steampunk take on ‘Tempest’

All stories for Jan. 31, 2014 »