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December 30, 2011 - Best photo from 2012

This photo made headlines this Spring as proof that the modern American mom can multi-task under any situation. For the record, the man in the baseball jersey and for whom she stole the ball from is indeed her husband.


December 29, 2011 - My picks from You Tube’s most watched videos 2011

Guest Submission, Oregon, You Tube has announced their top 10 most watched videos of the year. I have picked out three of them below that should eb watched by everyone. These three are very good and very cute. The rest of the videos are mostly music videos, but I show […]


December 27, 2011 - Is candy REALLY turning our kids into a life of crime?

By Traci Scott, Oregon writer A new study on the correlation between candy and violence may really spook parents. According to the study, children fed candy and sweets on a daily basis are more likely to be convicted of violent crimes as adults. Quick: Hide the Snickers bars! Researchers from […]


December 24, 2011 - Merry Christmas to you and your family

By Guest Opinion, During Christmas we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace.  Seeing a little peace on earth with the troops returning home helps remind me that Peace still finds its way home.  God Bless.


December 23, 2011 - Oregon’s worst charities

Oregon’s 20 worst charities list By Oregon Attorney General Press Release Oregon donors should avoid giving to charities that spend most of their funding on telemarketing and administration Attorney General John Kroger today issued the annual list of Oregon’s 20 Worst Charities. “Most charities in Oregon do important work, helping […]


December 22, 2011 - Is it toys or kids that have changed over the years?

By Gienie Assink, Springfield Oregon When my husband Tim was 2 years old his dad bought a huge toy semi-truck probably about as long as he was tall. He could have ridden on the thing I’m sure; however, Bill (Tim’s father) didn’t want Tim to destroy it being a 2 […]


December 21, 2011 - The story behind It’s a Wonderful Life

By Erika Weisensee Milwaukie Writing Mom “It’s A Wonderful Life,” the 1946 Christmas film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, has become a holiday classic. And, many of us know much of it by heart. “Look, Daddy. Teacher says, every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings.” Now […]


December 20, 2011 - The mystery & stories behind Christmas plants

Holiday plants are more than they seem Judy Scott, Oregon State University Extension Service CORVALLIS, Ore.— Decorating with poinsettia plants or giving a Christmas cactus to a friend are holiday traditions for many, but not everyone is aware that there’s more to these popular indoor winter plants than their bright […]


December 19, 2011 - Holiday travel means dreading airport screeners

Oregon Women’s Report survey result, Over 60% of Oregon women who took our online survey said they do not approve of airport full-body imaging scanners. Travelers through Oregon’s largest airport, Portland, may have no choice as a new scanner is expected to arrive sometime this year. After the Christmas Day […]