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PORTLAND BUSINESS POWER STARTS AT HOME

March 26, 2014 by

Once you’ve sat in the presence of power you don’t soon forget it. The worst example is the conversation you have with a policeman while his car sits behind yours with the lights flashing. He’s got the power, not you, and he’s not sharing. It’s never comfortable. The better example is attending a meeting of local […]

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FROM BUBBLE GUM TO HEROIN

March 26, 2014 by

For every reason to play sports, you get twice the benefit from the effort. Non-sports people never quite understand how this works. Each contest has the drama between the players. The winners cheer, losers complain, and they all tell their friends why they won or lost. Finally, someone assigns greater meaning to the event, deserving or […]

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PEW RESEARCH SHOWS THE NEXT AMERICA WITH PAUL TAYLOR

March 24, 2014 by

Driving The Millennial Bus. Get ready for the next wave of generational change. The Millennial Generation, age 18 – 30, are old enough to run for the U.S. Senate. In five years they’ll have the Presidency in their sights. Who are these Millennials? They are the children of baby boomers all grown up. You may […]

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THE HAPPY WAY OF AGING RIGHT ON TIME

March 20, 2014 by

The International Day Of Happiness Is Today. The first time you thought, “I’ll be glad when this is over,” probably wasn’t during a happy moment. Take the family dinner as a kid. Your plate sits in front of you full of green peppers, hamburger, and rice pretending to be dinner. Your parents know you have […]

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A GHOST ON THE TRAIL

March 14, 2014 by

The Last Reunion. Baby boomers understand how fast time passes. One moment they’re eating breakfast before school and mom reminds them to wear a coat. The next moment they’re in their dorm room reading James Joyce. A blink later and they’re on a date with their future mate. The clock hands don’t spin like a […]

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NIKE KNOWS WHAT WINNERS DO

March 12, 2014 by

They Do What Losers Don’t Do. Nike coach Alberto Salazar is a poor loser. You’ve heard the saying, “Show me a good loser and I’ll show you a loser.” Al has probably heard it, too. Is his competitive attitude a surprise? This is the runner who finished marathons, collapsed, and even received last rites. Fortunately, rumors […]

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ANNUAL BODY CLEANSING AND AGE MANAGEMENT

March 10, 2014 by

Guest Post By Dr. Elaine Gillaspie, ND From The Portland Wellness Center. Annual body cleansing is an important part of aging gracefully. A monitored juice fast can clean your digestive system for better nutritional absorption. It also rejuvenates your skin, hair, and increases your vitality. Take time in your life to reflect about how we treat […]

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ONE BABY BOOMER’S MOUNT RUSHMORE

March 8, 2014 by

Greats, Near Great, And Who Was That?   The traditional list for Mt. Rushmore singles out the best of an era. The baby boom era is 1946-1964. Lot’s to choose from. Steven Spielberg makes most lists. So does Tom Hanks and Steve Jobs. Bill Gates is easy to find. Most recently NBA basketball players came out with […]

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PORTLAND STREETS, pt.2: THE WALK

February 27, 2014 by

Every town, city, or bump in the road has somewhere you shouldn’t be. You’re new, you don’t know the lay of the land, and you get caught. What happens next tells you who you really are. One place you shouldn’t have to worry about is walking down NW 21st in Portland, Oregon. Most of the […]

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PORTLAND STREETS WITH BOOMERPDX, pt 1: THE BIKE

February 27, 2014 by

A Look Back At A 1980’s Bike/Car Conflict On Northwest 21st. What do you call an apartment living, bike riding, Portlander? Today they’re called hipsters. They either bike, walk, or take mass transit like eastcoasters. Maybe hipsters have always been here, but the name sounds too lame to claim. Hippie? Okay, it’s been around. Hipster? […]

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