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October 21, 2009 - Graduated Driving Laws Reduce Teen Accidents

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie writing mom, This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, an appropriate time to review Oregon’s teen driving laws and remember that much can be done to prevent traffic accidents. Car accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. In 2005, twelve teens ages […]


October 21, 2009 - Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100

HealthDay News — If current life expectancy trends continue, more than half of babies born in rich nations since 2000 will live to 100 years of age, and they’ll have less disability than elderly people in previous generations. That’s the conclusion of researchers who found that increases in life expectancy […]


October 20, 2009 - Let the Shoes do the Talking

by Cathy Rae Smith founder of Culture Magazine Shoes are one of the foremost revelations of a person’s path, whether with an eye for style or just focused on function. To the extent of style, quality looms large in the lexicon of the truly discriminating. Personally, I love that we […]


October 19, 2009 - Survey: Oregon travel spots we miss, yet long to see

Oregon Women’s Report survey; What Oregon attractions do you wish to visit someday but never seem to have the time? (Participants were allowed to choose multiple locations) The option for “Local Tribal casino” received no votes and either repellents not a desired attraction or that people have been there before.  […]



October 17, 2009 - Baby Names Prone to Boom-and-Bust Cycles

HealthDay News — New parents like baby names that are not merely popular but on the rise, compared to names that are falling out of favor, a new study suggests. The findings by researchers at New York University and Indiana University provide evidence that parental naming choices are influenced by […]


October 16, 2009 - Is Conflict Ruining Your Marriage?

By Jean Tracy, NW Author KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter Of course, you want a successful marriage. You want your partner to love, honor, and cherish you. You promised the same to your partner. What happened? When two people marry, conflict will occur. That’s normal. How that conflict is solved holds the […]


October 16, 2009 - Want Sun Protection? Wear Red or Blue

Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — Deep blue and red cotton fabrics are better than yellow at protecting skin against damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, according to Spanish scientists. The researchers said their findings could lead to clothing fabrics that offer improved sun protection. The color of fabric is […]


October 15, 2009 - Is it safe to have kids in reality shows?

By Evergreen, NW writer, The video above was not only a segment from a popular reality Tv show but the clip has been viewed over a million times on the internet. I chuckled at the video but also worried about the privacy and well-being of the child acting foolish before […]


October 14, 2009 - The Many Lessons Learned Through Sports

By Erika Weisensee, Milwaukie writing mom Teamwork. Self-discipline. Sportsmanship. Ask anyone about the benefits of participating in athletics, and you may get these answers. The highs, lows and in-betweens of organized sports offer plenty of teachable moments. Take it from me, a former average high school athlete, lessons learned on […]