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September 20, 2010 - Thoughts that ruin our lives

The Damage of Thinking Errors…Part Two Chantelle K. Dockter, MA Licensed Professional Counselor CCCOW, Question: So I have been working on not assuming like you recommended last month; what other thinking errors should I be on the look out for? Answer: Last month we covered a few thinking errors, and […]


September 19, 2010 - Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women’s Sex Drive

Placebo Pill Gives Boost to Some Women’s Sex Drive By Health News Daily, THURSDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) — About one-third of women given a placebo pill to treat a low libido reported improvements in their sex lives, a finding researchers say is evidence of the powerful and somewhat mysterious […]


September 18, 2010 - Using Moral Dilemmas Effectively With Kids

by Jean Tracy NW Writer KidsDiscuss.com Parents, if you’d like to discuss right and wrong with your kids, stay tuned because today well talk about the 4 Point Plan for using moral dilemmas with your kids. You’ll be building character too. For our purposes a moral dilemma is a question […]


September 17, 2010 - Top trends for Fall 2010

By Marianne Schnell and the The Neat Sheet Team The Neat Sheet Portland blog on fashion, shopping The onset of cold weather and depressing downpours may be saddening to some, but embracing Fall Fashion 2010 can soften the chilly blow. And let’s face it, Portland: We’re more at home in […]


September 16, 2010 - 6 ways we’re kissing romantic comedies goodbye

6 ways we’re kissing romantic comedies goodbye Special guest submission, As of this year, begin to expect to see fewer romantic comedies at your local theater.   There are six telling signs that spell trouble for the future of romantic comedies. 1. Romantic Comedies nixed by foreign markets American made films […]


September 15, 2010 - Helping Children Manage Their Time

By Erika Weisensee These days, it is not uncommon for grade schoolers to have several hours of homework per week. As a student’s age increases, so does the workload and the number of extra-curricular activities he or she may be involved in. Learning how to manage multiple responsibilities and do […]


September 14, 2010 - Early days of the Honolulu Marathon Clinic

Been There, RUN That–A Look Back at the Early Days of the Honolulu Marathon Clinic By Olivia Rossi, RN, MSN, ACSM Your Personal Trainer I had just spent two weeks caring for my dying father at his home on the Big Island.  He loved warm weather and he loved Hawai’i.  […]


September 13, 2010 - Do not call this dating!

By Evergreen, Oregon writer They call it “virtual dating”, but dare I say it takes two people to be able to date?   Is that too much to ask.  This news story is about virtual dating which entails men interacting with a sophisticated dating program on their iPhone or computer and […]


September 12, 2010 - Study: happiness begins at $75,000

After $75,000, Money Can’t Buy Day-to-Day Happiness By HealthDay News Money can help buy happiness — at least if you’re bringing in about $75,000 a year, new research shows. While happiness increases along with annual household incomes up to about $75,000, beyond that, earning more money has no effect on […]


September 11, 2010 - Let your annuals seed themselves

Let your annuals seed themselves By Oregon State University Extension Office CORVALLIS, Ore. – If you let nature take its course, it will sow next year’s annuals in a “Darwinian” garden.  Instead of planting flowers every spring, you can let some of your annuals go to seed each fall, explained […]