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Businesses turn partly 'cloudy'

Some move toward off-site computer services, but do so selectively

October 11, 2012

Businesses here have started tapping into "cloud" computing services over the past several years, but each is using the cloud differently, depending on the size and structure of the business, some technology industry experts here say. Also, some to

Air cargo volume climbs at Spokane airport

Big increase attributed to 'through traffic' from UPS

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

The amount of cargo going in and out of Spokane International Airport has risen dramatically so far this year, but most of that increase is just passing through, say representatives of the airport and a freight handler.Spokane International and

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October 11, 2012

Oct. 9 / Mayor declares city conditions stableSpokane Mayor David Condon, in an annual status report, described the city's financial condition as stable, and formally turned over his 2013 budget proposal to the City Council. The City Council now

Calendar

October 11, 2012

Meetings & EventsGreater Spokane Incorporated will hold Good Morning Greater Spokane on Friday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 a.m., at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers and challenger Rich Cowan a

Some breast cancers share traits with ovarian tumors

Same drugs possibly could be used to treat both types of growths, data suggest

September 27, 2012

News Wise

What researchers are touting as the most comprehensive analysis yet of breast cancer shows that one of the most deadly subtypes is genetically more similar to ovarian tumors than to other breast cancers.The findings, published online this month

Quick survey found effective for ovarian cancer screening

Questionnaire takes less than two minutes, checks for six key warning signs

September 27, 2012

News Wise

A simple three-question paper-and-pencil survey, given to women in the doctor's office in less than two minutes, can effectively identify those who are experiencing symptoms that may indicate ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at a

Shoppers who read food labels found in new study to be thinner

September 27, 2012

News Wise

Shoppers—particularly women—who take the time to read food labels are thinner than those who don't.These findings are from a recent study authored by Steven T. Yen, a University of Tennessee professor in the Institute of Agriculture's

Study finds communication gap between docs, moms

Even if both parties feel good about conversation, misunderstandings exist

September 27, 2012

News Wise

Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once described England and America as two countries separated by a common language. Now research from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, in Baltimore, suggests that common language also might be the divide

Art only

September 27, 2012

Providence Health Care broke ground earlier this month on this $58 million building in Spokane Valley. To be called Providence Medical Park-Spokane Valley, the 127,000-square-foot structure is scheduled to be finished in spring 2014.

Women urged to protect health through screenings

Fear of unpleasant results can lead some to avoid getting important tests

September 27, 2012

News Wise

Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the leading causes of death in women of all ages in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To get ahead of those chronic health issues and possibly prevent them from a