How do you cook your bird?
Monday, November 23, 2009 - I read something recently from Nora Ephron, a tip that may have changed the way I do Thanksgiving turkeys forever.
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Homebuyer Credits
Monday, November 9, 2009 - Congress will likely opt to extend the home buyers credit for another year.
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Higher Ed Focusing on Product Design
Monday, November 2, 2009 - Public universities have moved into the Portland area to serve area students.
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New H1N1 Info
Monday, Ocotber 19, 2009 - New information on the HINI vaccine arriving in Oregon.
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Multnomah County Library Honored
Monday, October 5, 2009 - Multnomah County Library has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2009 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries.
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Driving While Texting
September 28, 2009 - Triple A tries to ban texting and driving.
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Nature's Harvest
Monday, October 5, 2009 - The path to sustainability is a path anyone can be on. Nature’s Harvest Is helping families learn new ways to help the environment and get healthy.
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The Isolation of America
Monday, September 21, 2009 - The isolation of Americans is on the rise. Why Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace are not connecting face-to-face.
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Solutions for Back to School Anxiety
Monday, August 31, 2009 - The countdown to the start of the school year has begun. And while most kids aren’t exactly looking forward to it, some kids are truly dreading the return to the classroom.
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Healthy school lunches from Portland farmers
Monday, August 24, 2009 - Can you imagine a school cafeteria where healthy, fit 4th graders come back for seconds of fresh tomatoes but leave the chocolate pudding untouched? We can.
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Affording braces
Monday, August 17, 2009 - Unique programs that help families with the cost of braces. Lots of kids need braces, but the cost can scare off many moms and dads.
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Back to School Tips
Monday, August 10, 2009 - It's time to transition back into the school year schedule. Here are some tips to help with the process.
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Providence Bridge Pedal 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009 - "Perfectly Portland" is what The Oregonian called Providence Bridge Pedal. This annual tradition is a community celebration of Portland, the Willamette River bridges and bicycling.
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Action for Healthy Kids
Monday, July 27, 2009 - How much water should you be drinking?
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Unemployment Figures
Monday, July 20, 2009 - Unemployment rates in Oregon are consistently quoted as among the highest in the nation.
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Action for Healthy Kids
Monday, July 29, 2009 - How to get involved in becoming the solution for childhood obesity.
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Action for Healthy Kids
Monday, June 22, 2009 - Sheila Hamilton talks about smartwater's Action for Healthy Kids.
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Survival Strategies for Busy Moms
Monday, June 15, 2009 - Karen Leland, bestselling author of "Time Managment In An Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your Day" offers tips for making it through the summer.
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Xploregon Teen Road Trips: Call for Applicants
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - Camp Fire USA’s Xploregon Teen Road Trip Program is looking to engage a cross section of youth aged 14 - 17 in a youth led road trip across Oregon that focuses on youth leadership, volunteer service and outdoor adventure.
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Texting too much may do damage
Monday, June 1, 2009 - New research shows the downside of uncontrolled texting.
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The clues to lucid thinking
Monday, May 25, 2009 - Researchers find engaging in card games, crosswords and wordplay can ward off dementia. The clues to lucid thinking at the furthest stretches of life.
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Portland Public High School Feedback
Monday, May 11, 2009 - Portland Public Schools advocates will have the chance to attend several upcoming forums to weigh in on the redesign of the high schools as well as statewide school funding efforts.
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Swine Flu Information
Monday, May 4, 2009- Health officials today reported the first probable case of swine flu here in Multnomah County.
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Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work
Monday, April 27, 2009 - Mark your calendar for Take daughters and sons to work day.
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Food Budgets
Monday, April 13, 2009 -If your food budget has gone through the roof try the tips found at these two great websites:
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Oregon State Parks at a Discount
Monday, April6, 2009 - Twelve-month Oregon state park day-use passes are now on sale at a discounted price until April 30. <
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Free Anti-Bullying Workshop
Monday, March 30, 2009 - Park Academy, in conjunction with Operation Respect, will host a free one-day workshop entitled “Don’t Laugh at Me” on March 30, 2009 from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The workshop, designed for educators and parents, comes in response to Oregon’s move to strengthen anti-bullying laws.
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Shop Symposium/09
Monday, March 23, 2009 - SHOP Symposium/09 is dedicated to educating, inspiring and energizing independent business owners of all stripes.
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Homepage: MovieCamp
Monday, March 9, 2009 - For two weeks, teens with a passion for screenwriting, filmmaking, and acting will come together to learn the ins and outs of producing a short film along side local and Los Angeles industry professionals.
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Teen Drivers Learn Safe Driving Behavior
Monday, February 16, 2009 - Legacy’s Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) workshops teach teenagers and parents about Oregon’s GDL laws, help develop safe driving behavior in youth, and guide parents’ understanding of how best to support young drivers.
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SMART Book Awards - Vote
Thursday, January 29, 2009 - The SMART Book Award were established in 2000 to further encourage an interest in books and reading. Vote for your favorites.
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10 Things to Cheer About in Tough Economy
Monday 24, 2008 - 10 Things for Moms to Cheer About in a Tough Economy.
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Vote for Change
Monday October 6, 2008 - Finding out how to vote is now quick and easy. Using this tool you can.
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Love, Marriaga and Money
Monday September 15, 2008 - Love! It can be an overpowering emotion, blocking out everything else except your feelings for that wonderful person that you can't get out of your head.
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Scanning Your Photos
Monday August 18, 2008 - The New York Times writer David Pogue calls it a "recipe for Toxic Photo Soup": Layer 1,000 photos in a large, watertight plastic storage tub. Place high on basement shelving unit. Fail to notice small, leaky basement window nearby. Marinate, unattended, three to four years. Open and serve.
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Refrigerator Recycling Program
Is it time to put your old refrigerator out to pasture? Energy Trust of Oregon has your solution.
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Resurging Vitamin D Deficiency
Monday, June 9, 2008 - here has been concern about a resurgence of vitamin D deficiency and rickets among infants and children in several U.S. states.
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Alcohol Screening Test
Monday, April 14, 2008 - An alcohol screening test developed by Hazelden, a non profit dedicated to helping families overcome addiction.
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Dine for Darfur
Monday, March 4, 2008 - On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, restaurants, cafes and bars in Portland will offer their customers a chance to eat and drink for a better world.
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Providence Cancer Center
Monday, February 25, 2008 - The new Providence Cancer Center was designed to be “The Center of Hope,” offering everything a patient could hope for – all under one roof.
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Teach your kids to use 911
Monday, February 18, 2008 - Teaching your child how to use 911 in an emergency could be one of the simplest - and most important - lessons you'll ever share.
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Children Sensitive to Disaster Stress
Monday, February 4, 2008 - Children can be especially vulnerable to stress following a disaster – particularly if they witnessed their home under water, spent nights in a shelter, changed schools, lost a pet, or had their normal routines interrupted.
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12 Natural Tips to Prevent a Cold
Monday, January 28, 2008 - There are no known cures for colds and flu, so cold and flu prevention should be your goal. A proactive approach to warding off colds and flu is apt to make your whole life healthier.
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Holidays Are Over; Now It's Time To Pay Up
January 21, 2008 - December was all about buying the presents. This month, the credit card bills arrive.
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Do You Need A Life Coach?
Monday, January 14, 2008 - When life makes you want to call a time-out, perhaps it's time to call in a coach.
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Portland SmartTrips
Monday, January 7, 2008 - SmartTrips is a comprehensive approach to reduce drive-alone trips and increase biking, walking and public transit in targeted geographic areas of the city.
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Healthy Eating Tips
December 31, 2007 - So you’re fried after all those holiday meals? Give yourself a break.
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Helping kids eat healthy at school isn't so hard
November 26, 2007-Maybe getting schoolchildren to eat healthy foods isn't a hopeless struggle. Bucking some common notions, a University of Minnesota study has found that school lunch sales don't decline when healthier meals are served, and that more nutritious lunches don't necessarily cost schools more to produce.
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Boom for Dentists. Our teeth? Not so much.
Studies show the percentage of Americans with untreated cavities is rising and that is reversing a a half-century trend of improvement in dental health. Here are the details.
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Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale
October 8, 2007 - One of Portland's cherished traditions is the enormous Catlin Gabel School Rummage Sale offering great bargains November 1-4 at the Portland Expo Center.
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Top 5 Consumer Education Messages
October 1, 2007 - Is your contractor or builder licensed? How about what bid to accept, and what about contracts and permits. Everything you need to know as a consumer BEFORE you hire.
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Ecohealthy Childcare is here!
A conference on Gentle Birth with all disciplines coming together to talk about and create solutions to problems that face maternal /child health care today. .
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Le Tour des Plants is something for every gardener.
September 17, 2007 - Gardeners of every level will enjoy Le Tour des Plants. Inspiration to dig into the dirt or just enjoy the fruits of labor at this 2nd annual event that runs through Sunday, September 23.
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OHSU Wants Your Spiders, Dead or Alive!
September 5, 2007 - The Oregon Poison Center at OHSU hopes to understand spider bites in the NW. Which spiders bite, which cause ulcers and if the infamous Hobo does either.
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Tame Your Inner Bridezilla
June 4, 2007 - How to Cope With Wedding Stress. Dr. Gamberg's new book Occasional Therapy: The Wedding.
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Aurthur's World
May 21, 2007 - Exhibition at the Portland Children's Museum.
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Realtor Wreckers
May 14, 2007 - The 6% real estate commission has been under assault awhile. Internet upstarts like Redfin are the latest to take a shot.
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Summer Reading for Kids
April 30, 2007 - Research shows reading just 6 books during the summer may keep a struggling reader from regressing.
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Portland Farmers Market
April 23, 2007 - creates vibrant opportunities for the region's agriculture community to come together with urban residents to share the bounty of our land.
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Tax Attack
April 16, 2007 - The IRS warns of a late-breaking Internet tax scam, just before the April 17 deadline. Are you at risk?
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National Conference on Child Abuse & Neglect
March 26, 2007 - Conference will be held April 16 - 21 at the Oregon Convention Center.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
March 12, 2007 - People suffering depression during winter's dark mornings may experience a setback as clocks move forward sooner, experts say.
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Colleges Banning Smoking
March 5, 2007 - Colleges are snuffing out smoking everywhere on campus, even in outdoor light-up spots such as main quads and sidewalks.
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Helping Teens Make Peace with Sleep
February 12, 2007 - Sleep deprivation is common among teenagers, but simple changes can help promote better sleep.
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Circumcision Reduces HIV Risk
February 26, 2007 - Studies confirm circumcision reduces chance of catching HIV by up to 60 Percent.
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