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April 19, 2010 - What if kids ran the news?

By Kelli Warner, KMTR-TV Morning News anchor, Springfield There’s a group of 5th graders in Cottage Grove who are learning first-hand what it takes to put together a morning newscast.  When I heard that, as a morning news anchor myself, I had to check it out.  And I have to […]


April 18, 2010 - Study: 9-month babies choose gender toys

Even 9-Month-Olds Choose ‘Gender-Specific’ Toys HealthDay News — Parents may want their girls to grow up to be astronauts and their boys to one day do their fair share of child care and housework duties, but a new study suggests certain stereotypical gender preferences take root even before most kids […]


April 17, 2010 - Oregon Trail Historic Clothing class

From Bureau of Land Management, Historic Clothing Class at National Historic Oregon Trail Center Baker City, Oregon: The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is presentinprogram by noted clothing historian Kay Demlow on Saturday, April 17th in the Leo AdlTheater. “Clothing or Costume” is a combination lecture and fashion show […]


April 16, 2010 - Airlines to ban pets next

By Randall W. Haveman, DVM, MS Sunnyside Veterinary Hospital, PC Happy Valley, Oregon A editorial in the February issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, entitled “Pets in Airplane Cabins: An Unnecessary Allergic Hazard” criticized the decision of Air Canada to allow small pets such as cats, dogs and birds […]


April 15, 2010 - Women Shouldn’t Fear the Auto Mechanic

By Jessica Rosales Portland Import Transmission Repair Shop Serving Oregon Since 1955. Is your car in need of transmission repair? Where do you start when you need to find an auto mechanic? The thought of going to a transmission shop may seem intimidating to a woman, but it shouldn’t be. […]


April 14, 2010 - What I’ve Learned About “Millennial” Students

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie writing mom I have taught college writing and communication classes for six years now. Another semester is about to end, which means I will soon say goodbye to another group of students. Before I started teaching, I thought of teaching as a challenging yet rewarding career. […]


April 13, 2010 - Having a love affair with wine

By Heidi von Tagen Gorgeous Bits Blog Portland Before marrying my subtly amazing husband, I found myself briefly enamored with a local winemaker. Long ago, even before dating said winemaker, not only had I not dated in over 18 years, I had no education or clue about how exquisite really […]


April 12, 2010 - Poll: Women say Tiger not ready. Go back to rehab.

Oregon W omen’s Report reader survey, As Tiger’s first game since his scandal, it has raised the question on whether it si too soon for him to playing.  We posed this question to our web readers; “After 45 days in rehab over his affairs with 12 women, Tiger Woods has […]


April 11, 2010 - Casual Sex Increasing in U.S.

Casual Sex Increasing in U.S. HealthDay News — People in nonromantic sexual relationships today are likely to have multiple partners, researchers have found, and that behavior could promote the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, they note. “The United States has seen a major shift toward nonromantic sexual partnerships — people […]


April 10, 2010 - Planting dates and regions for growing Oregon vegetables

By Oregon State University Extension Office, CORVALLIS, Ore. – If you live in Oregon and are new to vegetable gardening, Oregon State University Extension Service has information on how to garden successfully in all four state zones.  You can identify your region and choose vegetable varieties and planting dates suitable […]