You wouldn’t be shocked to learn that thousands of germs exist on trains and buses, but what if you found out your car was also a breeding ground for these same types of bacteria? According to a 2006 study conducted by Dr. Chuck Gerba, a University of Arizona microbiologist, “cars are the moldiest of all [...]
Spring is the time of year when people like to be out doors riding bikes, hiking trails, visiting parks and other activities. Those activities can be turned into the ultimate adventure vacation. Combining an outdoor activity with a vacation is becoming popular. Vacationers can hike down the Grand Canyon and camp, traipse through the Amazon [...]
What will you be doing the weekend of May 5th-6th? I will be joining forces with thousands of folks to walk in the Washington DC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. This will be an amazing tour of America’s capital along with our country’s most treasured monuments and every step will help take us closer to [...]
Preparing for One of Retirement’s Major Expenses – Taxes As you plan for retirement, you’re likely considering the major expenses you may encounter, such as housing and health care. But are you overlooking something that may have a significant impact on your ability to achieve a financially secure retirement? If the bulk of [...]
Save Money: Smarter Spring Cleaning It may seem like the answer to de-cluttering your home after the spring thaw lies in the aisles for storage containers and cleaning supplies that can often cost a small fortune. But getting your house clean and organized can be financially beneficial if you’re willing to wield your creativity [...]
While most colleges have already had their spring breaks, elementary schools and secondary schools are just coming up to their breaks. And, many people like to travel when the weather gets warmer in April and May. Vacation Dayz recommends these hot spots for fun and entertainment. Cancun, Mexico; Las Vegas; Nassau, Bahamas; Negril, Jamaica; Panama [...]
We or someone we know has been on a diet. We deprive ourselves and practice self discipline for days, week even months to work toward aching or goals, only to find out that we unable to maintain such a strict regimen while leaving us feeling sabotaged. Very few people can make such a drastic change [...]
3.14159… The number Pi goes on forever. In fact, we have only discovered the first five trillion digits of it. Something you didn’t know about Pi: it has a day when it is celebrated! Every March 14, high schools across the country celebrate Pi Day with pies and learn fun facts about the number Pi. [...]
What do Extended Low Interest Rates Mean for You? The economy may be plodding toward recovery, but it isn’t moving quickly enough to justify an increase in interest rates any time during the next two years according to the Federal Reserve. The Fed’s first announcement of lowered interest rates came during the recession in 2008, [...]
For more than three decades, Paddy’s Bar and Grill at 65 S.W. Yamhill has been a Portland institution, serving up Irish fare and atmosphere, and garnering a reputation for a range of whiskeys — a whole wall full, in fact. Now Oregon State is honoring Paddy’s owner with the “Orange Spotlight” award, which highlights businesses [...]
