Sheila's Blog: What's the greatest predictor of success?

May 9, 2013, 7:07 am

<p>Turns out the greatest predictor of success in school, work and relationships isn’t I.Q. It’s not where you come from or how much money you have. It’s not how pretty you are or how connected you may be. It’s Grit.</p>

<p>Find out more in this fascinating interview with Angela Lee Duckworth</p>

Shelly's Blog: Find Your Dream Chicken

April 5, 2013, 6:19 am

Modern Farmer has provided a handy resource to tell you what kind of chicken is right for you, but I was a little disappointed that they didn’t present it in Cosmo quiz form. So here’s the Grist List quiz, based on Modern Farmer’s chicken guide, to determine your chicken personality.

Sheila's Blog: Timelapse Adventures in Portland, OR

April 2, 2013, 9:16 pm

Tal Volk and Bret Lorimore are two students from Riverdale school who are interested in timelapse photography. Check out their newest love letter to Portland and read the explanation below about how it works.

Dave's Blog: Spring Beer & Wine Fest

March 26, 2013, 9:22 pm

We're looking forward to seeing you Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Oregon Convention Center for the 19th Annual Spring Beer & Wine Fest.

Shelly's Blog: Real Estate Trend Follower- Marrianne Cusato

March 22, 2013, 5:50 am

This year's Better Living Show kicks off today and Marrianne Cusato comes to Portland as this year's keynote speaker.

Sheila's Blog: Shamrock Went Global!

March 18, 2013, 9:42 am

Another great Shamrock Run!

Sheila's Blog: Grow Employees Into Top Jobs

March 14, 2013, 8:38 am

Everybody's heard the complaints about recruiting lately.Even with unemployment hovering around 9%, companies are grousing that they can't find skilled workers, and filling a job can take months of hunting.

Sheila's Blog: Simple: A New Type of Banking

March 13, 2013, 11:37 am

Sheila's Blog: Power of the Purse

March 7, 2013, 9:34 am

Join Girls Inc. of NW Oregon for the 8th annual Power of the Purse fundraising gala. The event takes place Friday, March 8th at the Portland Art Museum.

Sheila's Blog: Oregon 4th Highest Melanoma Death Rate

March 1, 2013, 12:05 pm

It always peaks my interest when I hear that Oregon is tops in the nation at something -- per capita micro-breweries, college football, etc -- but, I was dismayed to hear that such a health conscious state could lead the nation in melanoma death rates for women. Overall, the state has the 4th highest melanoma death rate in the nation.