Measure 86 is proposing that the government of Oregon change its constitution to allow the state to go into debt to banks.
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Vape Craze or Counter-Culture?
For those of us relatively new to the concept, “vaping” is when someone uses a device, like an e-cigarette, that heats up liquid which turns into water vapor that is then inhaled just as you would with a cigarette.
Read More »Columbus Day – Talking to Kids About the Explorer
We can see Columbus as either a daring explorer who set out like a 15th century Captain Kirk to go “where no man had gone before,” or we can see him as an inept navigator who grossly underestimated the size of the earth and the distance across the ocean.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Six Passionate Women’ by Mario Fratti
This comedy inspired by Federico Fellini's filmmaking foibles and womanizing ways starts amusingly, but ultimately disappoints.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Gitanjali [I Feel the Earth Move]’ by The Necessary Stage
Despite a too-common plot, this entertaining play about an Indian Odissi dancer was well-acted and danced.
Read More »Gadget Review: Yantouch Diamond+ Bluetooth Speaker
At $150, the Yantouch Diamond+ Bluetooth speaker is a solid deal and will likely be a go-to device in your audio collection for all types of trips, parties and other excursions.
Read More »Democratic Disappointment
Why are Democratic candidates running from President Obama when they should be embracing his policies?
Read More »New Software Spotlight: Adobe Creative Cloud October 2014
The ability to take your designs and design abilities on the road and off your desktop is becoming increasingly important, and this update to Creative Cloud gives you much more freedom to do that.
Read More »Calamity Leads to a Search for Happiness
Daily gratitude is a very healthy exercise that produces joy and happiness.
Read More »NFL Means ‘No Football Leagues’ For My Kids
How often do we need to see NFL players getting carried off the field on stretchers to know that this is not the best game for men to play let alone children?
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