Have you battled back pain for years? Does your low back ache? Do your upper shoulders feel like rocks? Do you carry your tension in your back? Have you considered acupuncture for your back pain?

My name is Anita Tadavarthy and I believe acupuncture can help you. I am a licensed acupuncturist. I became proficient in treating back pain after treating thousands of rice farmers in India with prolonged back pain. [Read more →]

The City of Gresham has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an EPA Green Power Community, becoming the seventh community in Oregon and the 14th in the nation to receive the designation. The federal agency extends the honor to communities that show their environmental commitment by purchasing renewable energy in amounts that meet or exceed EPA purchase requirements. Gresham Mayor Shane T. Bemis will accept the honor on behalf of the citizens prior to the Gresham City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
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Long lines at the Gresham Post Office got you down?  Is driving to three different locations to ship your eBay or eCommerce products a drag?  Now you you can get it all done and more at the new neighborhood Shipping Center called Goin’ Postal by Craft Warehouse, G.I. Joes, and the Gresham Library; close to the heart of downtown Gresham, the location couldn’t be more convenient.  [Read more →]

The old adage is still true. Americans have an ongoing love affair with the automobile. That couldn’t be more apparent than in the annual Rockin’ Round the Block Car show hosted by Northwest Motorsports Association in historic downtown Gresham, Saturday, August 9, 8am to 7pm.

The event is packed with fun for the entire family including everything from a parade and old fashioned street cruise to vendor booths and a, new this year, free KidsZone Playland. [Read more →]

What, tarot for the workplace? Yes, but not “prediction fiction.” Tarot, particularly with the progressive 21st century deck called Voyager, can be used as an insightful, brainstorming, strategic and innovative thinking tool that is motivating and empowering.

In fact, just using the cards is an intuitive practice that develops the sixth sense. In today’s world of change, complexity and uncertainty, left brain logic is antiquated and slow while our inner feeling enables us to quantum leap obsolete tradition to get the competitive edge. You are, at the very least, acting in your own truth and center, which gives you the best chance of succeeding.   [Read more →]

Our bodies are made of energy. Our cells, our atoms, our neutrons are all made of energy. We are energy. Energy is governed by the Laws of Physics. Therefore, we are also governed by the Laws of Physics. My favorite is “Like Attracts Like.” There are many ways to phrase this: “What you put out, you get back”, “Do unto Others”, “You get what you give.”

Our messages to the Universe are delivered through our emotions. If we feel scared about the rent, we may not pay the rent. If we are mad at the world for treating us unfairly, we may experience true injustice. If we are excited and happy about our future, we may bring in the perfect mate, job or house. [Read more →]

Members of the Rose City Rollers have entered Red Bull’s Flügtag event all in the name of raising $10,000 for the Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.  Two years ago, Rose City Rollers donated $3,000 to the foundation from the proceeds of their season championship bout.  [Read more →]

One of the most important aspects of any business strategy is NETWORKING.  While spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars on advertising has its place in your marketing plan, good ol’ basic handshaking and networking is still vitally important to developing new contacts and increasing your bottom line.  [Read more →]

Your greatest asset is your body. It is the vehicle of our human experience. When our body is feeling great and functioning well it enhances our quality of life in all areas. More specifically, for you these simple asanas (poses) can keep you in the saddle. [Read more →]

When and How Much Moss Is a Problem?

There is a consensus that growth of moss on most standard residential roofing materials (either composition shingles or cedar shingles and shakes) can damage the roof. However, there does not appear to be data showing exactly how much moss can be tolerated by a typical homeowner. NCAP recommends [Read more →]