Living in Oregon has many advantages that other States just don’t have. One of my favorite things about this state is being able to drive out of Portland, and in about 2 hours you can either go surfing on the Oregon coast or snowboarding at Mt. Hood. In this day and age, you can even [...]
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The Best Restaurants in Portland
What is the best restaurant in Portland? Chances are we don’t have the same favorite. Who does? Pick any two people and they’re probably not going to have the same answer. Everybody’s different, and if you’re like me, my list of the best restaurants in Portland changes as I find new places to feast with [...]
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Is Hawaii Over Rated?
Besides the bugs in Central America, there’s a big difference between the beaches of Belize, Mexico and Costa Rica versus the Islands of Hawaii. For the last couple years I’ve been working really hard to figure this out. (by traveling and checking out other places that compare) Sure Thailand, Tahiti and Fiji are great but [...]
Finding A Gentle Dentist In The Yellow Pages
In the search for medical and dental care, you might very likely find it necessary to peruse the local yellow pages. In times past, those seeking the nearest family dentist to perform whitening, inlays, dentures, orthodontics, braces, crown and bridge work, implants, root canals, oral surgery, any type of group practice dentistry, cosmetic dentistry or [...]
Pop Up Greeting Cards
Up With Paper is best known for its innovative, three-dimensional greeting cards, which have been “wowing†senders and recipients alike for more than 25 years with intricate designs, premium artwork, and unexpected pop-ups. The company’s greeting cards, available for all seasons and sending occasions, may be purchased in thousands of specialty retail outlets throughout the [...]
The Art of leaving Voicemails
In the age of email, there are still times when you need to let your voice do the talking. You may be initiating contact with a prospective client, soliciting advice on an important project, or trying to secure an interview for a job. In these cases and many others, your initial outreach will inevitably require [...]
How to Stop Your Dog from Barking
Territorial or protective defense are the most common reasons why dogs bark. Distress vocalizations due to fear or separation anxiety excitement or greeting during play. A dog that gains attention may bark or one that is frustrated. Some bark at others down the street that are barking. And lastly some do it out of compulsivness [...]
10 Poisonous Plants that Can Hurt Dogs
Make Certain that your yard is free of these poisonous plants if you own a dog. These are all very common, and should be avoided when walking, or allowing your dog to be outdoors. Marijuana Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination, as well [...]
What to Consider Before Buying a Puppy
Do I spend enough time at home? Who is going to take care of your dog or puppy while you travel? Am I prepared to take my dog outside three to five times a day? Am I willing to be dragged out of bed first thing Sunday morning? Do I have the patience and persistence [...]
Why Dogs Behave Poorly
A stimulated dog is a better-behaved dog. Just like Humans, dogs need to be stimulated, both mentally and physically. Most breeds of dogs were developed to perform jobs for people, such as guarding, herding and hunting types of work that demands being in shape mentally and physically. Without a job to do every day, our [...]

