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The City stops by to turn off your water - Did you forget to schedule your backflow test? You just turned on your watering system for the summer, and it gurgled, “good morning.”Your porch is getting more watered than your lawn.
This can happen to any of us. Just when you thought you had enough rain, it’…
The thyroid is a gland situated behind the throat that does important work to regulate various functions inside the human body. Two separate types of conditions, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism, both describe the dysfunction of the thyroid gland, but they have important differences that we will address here.
Wh…
The proper term for black mold is
Stachybotrys,
which is a species of mold that cultivates when there is a high moisture content for a very long time.
The most common misconception about black mold is that the name leads people to believe that it is actually black in color when mold really comes in differen…
As your child reaches their teens, you will have more concerning issues about their welfare. While you probably already taught them about how babies are made when they were younger, now is a good time to go further and talk to them about preventing teen pregnancy. Here are some tips on what you should say to them.
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What are your digital marketing strategies? Do you have marketing plan strategies currently for your small business? Does your small business get by with just one marketing strategy? If you are wanting to scale your small business, these digital marketing musts for every business is a need and not a want.
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After the year we’ve all had, seeing a much brighter economic forecast for the year ahead is music to our ears. Now is the time to make sure you’re ready to take advantage of it!
Here are 8 things you can do today to make the most of your opportunities in the year ahead.
1. Target Trigger Events in Your …
Under the IRS rules, a taxpayer is allowed to deduct expenses related to business use of a home, but only if the space is used "exclusively" on a "regular basis." To qualify for a home office deduction you must meet one of the following requirements:
Exclusive and regular use as your principal place of businessA pl…
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It's that time of year. You log on to Facebook or Instagram and it's flooded with your favorite local businesses asking you to vote for them every single day.
"I created this video for two reasons, 1) it's kind of unique to ask people in the form of a song. It is embarra…
IBS stands for irritable bowel syndrome. It is one of the most common and (usually) treatable conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract, also known in everyday language as the digestive system.Researchers and doctors haven’t yet discovered the exact causes of IBS, but the contributing factors might be chroni…
COVID-19 vaccines are now available at WFMC Health for all eligible groups! Schedule online at wfmchealth.org or call 503-585-6388. You do not have to be a patient of WFMC Health to get vaccinated.
Vacunas del COVID-19 disponibles ahora en WFMC Health para los grupos elegibles! Programa su cita en línea wfmcheal…
Just 0.45 percent of taxpayers were audited in fiscal year 2019. Still, with taxes becoming more complicated every year, there is an even greater possibility of confusion turning into a tax mistake and an IRS audit. Avoiding "red flags" like the ones listed below could help.
Red Flags That Trigger IRS Audits
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As a parent, it can be a challenge to coax your child into eating healthy food at mealtime. Luckily, with the right approach, you can ensure that they have a well-balanced diet without having to fight them for it. Here are some tips for parents of children who are picky eaters.
1. Ask Your Child’s Opini…
Companion Plants: Optimizing Space and Promoting Growth
Oregonians have always been gardeners, but this year gardening became one of the state’s most popular activities. When Oregon State University made its online vegetable gardening course free last spring, its post on Facebook was shared more th…
Green Acres Landscape (GAL) is recognized by Oregon Business magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon” in 2021. It ranked as #32 for Large Size Companies. It is the first year GAL has been recognized for this honor.
Employees know best when judging the best place to work. Results f…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects women of childbearing age. If you have this disorder, your menstrual cycle is irregular, which can adversely affect your ability to get pregnant. Your periods may be few and far between, and you may not ovulate.Although the specific cause of PCOS isn�…
Once power and internet was restored to homes after the ice storm last month, we could take a hot shower, cook food and stream our favorite shows. Then we could look outside and turn our attention to the trees we loved.
If you’re like most of us, you’ve done what was urgently needed; moved branches blocking…
Allergic reactions are more common in infants than many people realize. In fact, they are often more likely than adults to develop a rash or other kind of reaction due to their more sensitive skin. As a new parent, you should be able to recognize some of the more common allergic reactions so you can prevent them from …
By Juan Ascension, Green Acres Landscape
In Oregon, the winter season typically means grabbing the old umbrella and preparing for a cold, wet, and cloudy season. This year is called a “La Nina” winter, which means higher than average rain amounts. While this may be a bummer to some, it should lead to a vibr…
A nurse practitioner is a medical professional with very specific training that often serves on the front line of medical care. In this capacity, nurse practitioners are a critical part of the medical field. Their expertise and training can help get a patient diagnosed, treated, and back on their feet again.
What D…
The newest social media app on the scene is an invite-only platform called Clubhouse. With its exclusivity and limitation to iPhones (for now), there are a lot of questions about this new app and what it brings to the table. The biggest question on our minds is whether it is something that can be helpful for your …