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Dec 30,2008
Achieve Your Fitness Resolution For 2009
by TeachStreet
How many years have gone by where your New Year's resolution was to exercise and get in shape , but by the end of the year you've found yourself having to renew that promise?If you aren't a hardcore athlete , and don't plan to be, then yoga lessons may be the genie in a bottle that makes your New Year's wishes come true in 2009.
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Especially if you have prior joint and bone injuries, doing plyometrics, weightlifting and running on a treadmill can put a lot of strain on your vulnerable body parts. The non-abrasive, body flexing, joint strengthening art of yoga is just what the doctor orders. The dual benefit of yoga over many other forms of exercises is that it is a powerful mental discipline as well. Yoga means union, which through my interpretation is the union of the mind and body. Practicing meditation has many great health benefits beyond the physical, as many doctors claim.&
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Dec 22,2008
Indoor Active Play is Closed Until 1/5/09
by nancy
Indoor Active Play at Pearl Court Activity Center and Cami Curtis Performing Art Center is closed for the year. Indoor Active Play at Pearl Court Activity Center will return at 3:30 on Monday, January 5th. The Tuesday Indoor Active Play never really caught on, so it will not resume in January. We look forward to playing with you in the new year.
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Dec 14,2008
Libby Graf, Massage Therapist Extraordinaire
by northwest nola
In the spirit of the holidays and the current state of the economy, Libby Graf ( Source ), massage therapist extradonaire, is offering a discount to you. Through December 20 , receive a 60 minute Facial Gift Certificate for $55, which is a savings of $15. Libby will even pass this savings on to you if you receive a facial the same day you pick up your gift certificates. She has also made some changes to the Services page of her Web site , www.sourcepdx.com. Now receive the following: a combination 100 minute Massage & Facial for $130 an "add on" for Manual Lymph Drainage of a self heating mud pack placed along the spine for $15 alterations to waxing prices -- prices now as low as $10 for brow or lip Brazilians starting as low as $40 Libby will be available for appointments during the holidays. From personal experience, I highly recommend a trip to Libby. She is the single most knowledgeable massage therapist I have ever been to. Once, she even mas
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Dec 9,2008
Portland Loo Floods the News
by shooter
I never thought a public toilet could generate so much news. No less than 8 reports and posts were found in just a few minutes. It seems that Portlanders just can't get enough of the new Loo at NW 5th and NW Glisan. (photo: Loo sign in Bangkok shopping mall) Portland will be getting more Loos soon. The Oregonian quotes Commissioner Leonard as saying the next Loo is scheduled to be installed this spring in Jamison Square. The Pearl District Neighborhood Association was not aware of these plans, but is not surprised since the Parks Department has been considering putting porta potties there during the summer. Let's hope the City gets some input from the neighborhood before installing it. The Nice Brian was true to his name (nice) and provided us with these pictures of the ceremonial first flush celebration. Thanks Brian! Obvious jokes aside, public toilets are needed. Not only is it unpleasant to walk on a sidewalk that has been used
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Dec 1,2008
Health Notes » A Gift for Caregivers
by pearlgirl
The holiday season may be more stressful and less joyful for many family caregivers. Because caregivers are often overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for a chronically ill loved one, the holiday season may seem like one more difficult hurdle to overcome. Following are some suggestions that may help make the holidays more enjoyable for the caregiver as well as for the care receiver. Be clear about your limits Let family members know that your caregiving duties keep you very busy and that you have limited energy for holiday gatherings and need to set limits on your involvement. Open and honest communication about the realities of the caregiving situation you face offers others the opportunity to respond with assistance. Accept that holiday traditions may change Caregivers often have to adapt their traditional role or experience of the holidays. Choose which events to host or attend based on which would be the simplest, least exhausting and most enjoyable for the
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Nov 3,2008
15 Mashup Tools for Your Local Neighborhood
by dariusmonsef
Want a donut? Want to know if you'll need an umbrella today? Trying to avoid traffic? Want to know if it's safe for your kids to play in the front yard? We'll look a dozen-ish mashups that provide useful, helpful, interesting and fun information about the local area that you you live in. For those asking what a mashup is? The web 2.0 world spawned thousands of social networks and user contributed content sites... The same world has connected even more sites and people with the ability for developers to take the APIs from a couple different sites and mash them together to create new and interesting ways to share information and data. WalkScore | Find What's In a Walkable Distance
"Walk Score shows you a map of what is nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment." Portland rates in their top 10 cities. You can even see their directory of Portl
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"Walk Score shows you a map of what is nearby and calculates a Walk Score for any property. Buying a house in a walkable neighborhood is good for your health and good for the environment." Portland rates in their top 10 cities. You can even see their directory of Portl
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Oct 20,2008
Pearl Animal Hospital Photo Tour
by shooter
We stopped by Pearl Animal Hospital the other day to poke around and say hello. Dr. Courtney Anders and her team are warm, friendly, and eager to get to know all the pets in the neighborhood. The hospital offers a full range of services including wellness, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, anesthesia, nutrition, behavior, pharmacy, and emergency care.
Dr. Anders invites everyone to stop by and visit the team, please be sure to bring your human with you. She will be hosting a First Thursday open house in November, but you don't have to wait until then to see the facilities. Stop in anytime.
Treats are always on the counter, for pets and their humans. Katie Comer will greet you at the recpetion desk Exam room, clinic station Main clinic area On-site pharmacy X-ray ro
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Oct 10,2008
The Doctor is In! Pearl Animal Hospital Now Open
by pearlgirl
Here's something to howl about: the Pearl Animal Hospital is officially open for business. Stop by and say hello to Dr. Courtney Anders, Client Care Coordinator Katie Comer, and veterinary technician Matt Gordon! Visit the website for the complete list of services. Pearl Animal Hospital 1250 NW 10th Avenue 503.954.3393 www.pearlanimalhospital.com ***update*** Take a photo tour of Pearl Animal Hospital!
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Oct 2,2008
Portland Schools Celebrate International Walk + Bike to School Day
by pearlgirl
Portland Parents and kids are encouraged to join millions around the world who are improving their health, their community and having a ton of fun by Walking or Rolling to School on October 8. More information about Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day, and other ways you can encourage children to walk and bike to school throughout the year, can be found at www.walknbike.org . Oregon Walk + Bike to School Day is being celebrated by at least 44 schools in Portland. School Name ABERNETHY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARCHBISHOP HOWARD SCHOOL
ASTAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ATKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEVERLY CLEARY SCHOOL
BOISE ELIOT K - 8
BUCKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHAPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CHIEF JOSEPH PK - 5 SCHOOL
CHILDPEACE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
CLARENDON AT PORTSMOUTH K - 8
FAUBION K - 7 SCHOOL
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GILBERT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Sep 23,2008
Announcing Indoor Active Play
by nancy
Families that live, work, learn and play in central Portland can enjoy three additional options for indoor active play this fall and winter. We have three generous donors to thank for making this happen; Cami Curtis Performing Art Center , Perfectly Pearl Modern Bridal Event , and Zimmerman Community Center . These community based businesses all understand that families need a safe, warm, dry place to play when the weather's bad. Cami Curtis Performing Art Center is donating the use of one of their dance studios. They also offer many great classes for kids, taught by talented teachers in this beautiful space. For pictures and more info, please visit www.camicurtis.com Perfectly Pearl Modern Bridal Event raised funds in Spring 2008 to purchase Indoor Active Play. There are still funds left from this donation, and they're again being used to purchase time at Pearl Court Activity Center. Zimmerman Community Center is purchasing time at Pearl Court Activity Ce
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