In a new study led by the University of Michigan Health System, women more than doubled their fruit and vegetable intakes and dramatically increased their consumption of "good" fats when they were counseled by registered dietitians and provided a a

"It's been a long time coming, but I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will." (Written and performed in 1964 by Sam Cooke.)Change is not "in the air," it has hit the ground running, or should I say running rampant. If it hasn't affected you

January 15-29, 2009 The Journal of Business publishes information about meetings, events, and learning opportunities of interest to the general business community. Submit such items to Ben Rascoff, Journal of Business, 429 E. Third, WA

Determining the best industries to invest in for 2009—and the ones to avoid—requires keeping an open mind about what's considered bad or good.You could, for example, employ the "bird in the hand" philosophy to select industries that in

Founders to return to operate German eatery at Five Mile George Weimer says he and his ex-wife, Ute Taylor, who together opened the Chic-A-Ria German Inn & Lounge in the Five Mile Plaza and operated it for 12 years until selling it it

Jan. 9 / Ambassadors to cut work force Ambassadors Group Inc., of Spokane, said it will reduce its work force of about 720 employees by 15 percent to 20 percent this month because the softening U.S. economy has made families reluctant

Havenwood Caregiver Services, a Spokane elder-care company, has leased 3,400 square feet of office space at 2713 E. Sprague and plans to move there in February from smaller quarters at 907 W. Sharpe. Carlos Herrera, Kevin Edwards, and Mark McLees,

A group of north Spokane County residents have voted to form a $1.3 million road improvement district to improve about five miles of county roads that will serve as a paved link between paved roads in Pend Oreille and Spokane counties. The would