Posted by: Gienie Assink Here in Oregon we have so many wonderful sites to see.  We’re fortunate to live in an area with such vibrant history and to have such easy access through programs like the Oregon Museums Association.

[OR Dept. of Education Release} SALEM – State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo today released the 2007-08 preliminary federal ratings under No Child Left Behind for Oregon’s public elementary, middle, and high schools. Today’s report lists schools that are making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and those identified for improvement under state […]

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Posted By: Gienie Assink   Specialty coffees like the “espresso” people so love are very popular these days, attracting millions of consumers, every single one of whom is standing in line ahead of me whenever I go to Starbucks to grab a quick cup on my way to work.   These consumers are […]

There are many walking trails that follow the river and it is beautiful this time of year! Hope you all can make it down to enjoy it!

(HealthDay News) — When you head to the doctor for your first prenatal visit after learning that you’re pregnant, you should prepare a list of questions. The American Pregnancy Association offers this list of topics for discussion: Is there a phone number or nurse line that I can call when […]

By: Gienie Assink Most people believe that mood determines behavior.  If you’re in a good mood, you smile and laugh; if you’re in a bad mood, nothing will make you grin.  While there is certainly truth to this notion, researchers Chris Kleinke, Thomas Peterson, and Thomas Rutledge found the opposite […]

Travel Safety Tips For Women Travelers, By Kevin Coffery, CHOOSING A HOTEL 1. Smaller is smarter: you want the staff to be familiar with guests and with you. The smaller the lobby, the more noticeable the loiterers. 2. Aim for a well-trafficked street (neighborhood restaurants and late-night stores mean traffic, […]

By Gienie Assink Simple math exercises make a difference.  Children should being to develop a good grasp of numbers while they are young.  Although memorizing times tables and solving calculations are important, developing a solid sense of numbers is essential.  An understanding of the importance of math in their lives […]

By Gienie Assink “The applause of a single human being is of great consequence”—Samuel Johnson   Nearly every one of us is starving to be appreciated, to be the recipient of that most supreme compliment—that we are loved.   We need others to recognize our strengths or sometimes just to […]