November 2009

No time for a workout?

Fitness expert Beth Oliver shows us some easy ways to work in a workout while sitting down. These are quick and easy energy boosters and stress releasers that you can do at your desk or in your kitchen as a break from wrapping Christmas presents or even during the commercials of your favorite Holiday TV show.

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How to pay less for gifts

Richard Birke, a Law and Negotiation Professor at Willamette University, passes along some negotiation tips that could help us save money on gifts this holiday season.

Here are Richard's Tips:

Holiday gift shopping can be challenging.  We feel the need to get exactly the right things for everyone, while still watching our budget and not taking too much time.  And yet, every year, we spend too much, take too long and we still manage to buy some gifts that are not quite as well-liked as we had hoped.

In an effort to help people think about how to do better, here are seven hints that come from negotiation psychology – each of which can make you a better shopper.

PLAY DEFENSE AGAINST YOUR OWN EXPECTATIONS

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SnowCap puts out urgent call for food and clothing donations

The agency, which provides food, clothing, advocacy and other services to the poor in much of East Portland (including Gresham, Fairview, Troutdale and Wood Village) says it is struggling to meet demands.

"We have cut the size of our food boxes at the neediest time of the year," SnowCap Executive Director Judy Alley said in a press release. "Increased demand and reduced food donations have almost emptied our warehouse."

SnowCap regularly provides more than 300 food baskets a week to folks in need and say they just don't have enough food to fill them all. They also are looking for warm winter clothing, especially blankets.

If you would like to help, you can take food and clothing donations to the SnowCap warehouse door at 17788 S.E. Pine Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also donate money or become a volunteer. Learn more on SnowCap's Web site.

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Keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving holiday

According to DoveLewis Animal Hospital, they see a lot of pets this time of year with gastrointestinal problems.

The most common hazard for your pet is turkey bones because they are hollow and easily splinter into sharp pieces.

Turkey bone splinters can lodge in your pet's throat or intestine or cause punctures to the intestinal track and create blockages. Sometimes the bone will pass by itself but other times surgery may be necessary. Your pet may lose their appetite, vomit, have diarrhea or show signs of depression.

Keep in mind that feeding your pets 'people food' can cause gastrointestinal problems, severe pancreatitis or threaten their life by causing an obstruction. Fat, sugar and chocolate in baked goods can also pose serious problems. And turkey that has been sitting out or parts that are uncooked may contain salmonella.

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A reminder about the dangers of turkey fryers

It's a warning we put out every Thanksgiving - use extreme caution when using a turkey fryer. Here are some turkey fryer safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:

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Dove Lewis wants to remind folks to keep their pets safe this Thanksgiving holiday

This is a press release courtesy of DoveLewis

Thanksgiving weekend is always a busy time for DoveLewis. Animals often get sick because of distracted or careless pet owners. Most of the problems are gastrointestinal and can be prevented.

The most common hazard is turkey bones. They are hollow and easily splinter into sharp pieces. The splinters can lodge in your pet's throat or intestine or cause punctures to the intestinal tract and create blockages. They may stay lodged in your pet's body for days before there are symptoms. Signs of serious problems may include loss of appetite, depression, vomiting or diarrhea. Sometimes the bone will pass by itself. Other times, surgical removal is necessary.

Make sure to secure garbage cans with food scraps & bones inside!

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Transport of large transformer will affect overnight traffic

Over the weekend, a transport company will be moving a large transformer from Portland to Clackamas.  The load will be an over height one that will travel a specific route and traffic will be required to stop at times as the load approaches. Here's the schedule:

Saturday Evening

  • Load will begin on U.S. 30 at Marine Way, travel across the St. Johns Bridge to the U.S. 30 bypass on Lombard.
  • Load will travel eastbound on U.S. 30 bypass until it reaches east Multnomah County.
  • Load will stage on Northeast 181st and Sandy until Sunday night at 10 p.m.

Sunday Evening/Early Monday Morning

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This year’s worst toy list

Remember the classic movie “A Christmas Story” where all Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder rifle but Santa says “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid?” Well, that exactly the problem with some toys on this year’s “worst” list.

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What's going around in Multnomah County?

Every week KATU does the work to find out what's making people sick in the area.

This week local doctors say there are fewer cases of the H1N1 virus.

But the number of colds are on the rise. 

They say if you're feeling sick but don't have a fever it's NOT the swine flu.

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Get fit without getting injured

Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist Jason Brumitt had advice for getting fit without getting injured when you take on a new exercise regime.

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