http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:06:15 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:12 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d21-10Ideas-when-visiting-a-hospital?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Considerations for when you visit a friend in the hospital; stay healthy, avoid illness, follow rules: 1) Don't go; hospitals can be a place to pick up some nasty germs. 2) Avoid crowded elevators. Being confined with potentially unhealt... influenza A(H1N1) Info 101 Tips 10-Ideas Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:49:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d21-10Ideas-when-visiting-a-hospital?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10Ideas-preparation-for-international-travel?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Be prepared for your trip; have fun, even if problems arise. 1) Check that your passport is valid for over six months. Note: a passport card is not valid for international air travel. 2) Check that your credit card is valid fo... International Info Tips 10-Ideas Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:11:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10Ideas-preparation-for-international-travel?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-10Ideas-for-staying-warm?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner How to stay warm is an age-old question. In today's age of high energy costs, finding ways to stay warm without cranking up the cost of heat is even more important. Here are some ideas: 1) Work around the house: dust, polish, wash windows... Tips 10-Ideas Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:43:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-10Ideas-for-staying-warm?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-start-in-3-months?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Vancouver -British Columbia- Canada Winter Olympics get underway February 12, 2010. Events start with morning ski jumping qualifications and evening Opening Ceremony. The Vancouver Olympic Committee is busy at work with final ... International Info Canada Info 101 Tips Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:27:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-start-in-3-months?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Brazil-power-out?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Brazil had another power outage today. This one was major, affecting more than 100 million people over a wide area including the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. The outage also affected neighboring countries. This is not the... International Info Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:46:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Brazil-power-out?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Oregon-coast-53-earthquake-Nov-4-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner A 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook the south Oregon coast this morning. The quake was 120 miles off the coast and ten miles deep in the Juan de Fuca Plate. What makes this earthquake particularly interesting is its proximity to hundreds of ear... Info 101 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:36:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Oregon-coast-53-earthquake-Nov-4-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Vancouver-2010-Olympics-100-day-countdown?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner The Vancouver British Columbia Canada 2010 Olympics start soon. Events will be organized around: Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Cross-Country, Curling, Figure Skating Freestyle Skiing, Ice Hockey Luge, Nordic Combined, Short Track, ... International Info Canada Info 101 Hometown Festivals Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:26:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Vancouver-2010-Olympics-100-day-countdown?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Studded-tires-OK-in-Oregon-November-1-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Snow has started flying in the mountains. What about road safety in the passes? Oregon highway “Chain Law” allows use of studded tires for the season effective November 1, 2009. The highway department (and many taxpayers) likes to a... Oregon Travel Info 101 Tips Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:58:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Studded-tires-OK-in-Oregon-November-1-2009?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-events-and-activities-Portland-Oregon?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner       Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Suite 1093 Happy Valley OR 97086 No formal plans but most stores hand out candy between 4 pm and 6 pm Lloyd Center 2201 Lloyd Center Portland, OR 97... Hometown Festivals Tips Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:54:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d31-Halloween-events-and-activities-Portland-Oregon?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Zoolights-Nov-27--Jan-3?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner ZOOLIGHTS' HOLIDAY TRADITION RESUMES AT OREGON ZOO Zoo hosts 22nd annual festival, Nov. 27 through Jan. 3 Diving penguins are reflected in a fountain during the Oregon Zoo's annual ZooLights celebration. Photo by Michael Durham, &co... Oregon Travel Hometown Festivals Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:37:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Zoolights-Nov-27--Jan-3?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Indonesia-Rabies-warning?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Many Americans travel to Indonesia; particularly individuals participating with organizations providing various kinds of assistance. As Rabies has resulted in over a dozen recent deaths there, it is prudent to take precautions. When pla... International Info Tips Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Indonesia-Rabies-warning?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Winter-car-trip-101?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Winter car trips can be a lot of fun. Here are a few preparations to make before setting out in the cold weather. Tell someone your trip plans including your expected and latest return time. If you are delayed, be sure to let them know so th... Oregon Travel Info 101 Tips Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:21:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Winter-car-trip-101?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Mall-Halloween-101-Portland-Oregon-mall-trickortreat?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Many parents and numerous children like to be out of the rain for Halloween. Malls are an alternative. Here is Halloween information provided by Portland Oregon area malls Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Suite 1093 Happy Valley... Info 101 Hometown Festivals Tips Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:40:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Mall-Halloween-101-Portland-Oregon-mall-trickortreat?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Survival-101-if-stranded-during-winter-car-trip?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner You are out for a winter drive and get stranded. What do you do? First, don’t panic. Second, don’t leave your car. If you have a cell phone, call for help. With no phone, and if you fear you will be there a while, hunker down and prepa... Info 101 Tips Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:49:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Survival-101-if-stranded-during-winter-car-trip?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Chanterelle-mushroom--delicious-Oregon-natural-treat?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Whenever I walk the forests of Oregon’s western coast range during the fall season, I carry a plastic bag with me. Particularly on days after a fall shower, I am often rewarded with a treat: chanterelle mushrooms. Free for the picking, the g... Oregon Travel Tips Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:11:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Chanterelle-mushroom--delicious-Oregon-natural-treat?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Lost-passport--what-next?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner I was with a traveling companion who lost their passport. It is not a pleasant experience. We were in a remote area overseas and our trip came to an abrupt halt. All our plans ceased; no longer were we concerned about our itinerary, seeing our nex... International Info Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:50:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Lost-passport--what-next?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Pain-management-for-active-seniors?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner Here are some practical tips for pain management from the Oregon Department of Human Services:Protect hands and kneesWhen you are doing any outdoor work, always use gloves to protect your hands. You can also pad painful areas with layers of packing f... Tips Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:22:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Pain-management-for-active-seniors?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Tsunami--advisory-for-West-Coast-USA-92909?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner 7 PM 9/29/09 << 7 AM 9/30/09 CANCLED >>OREGON & CALIFORNIAWARNING - Stay out of Ocean Waters including Bays and Coastal RiversWARNING - Stay off of Pacific Ocean BeachesA magnitude 8.0 earthquake located in the Samoa Islands Region (E... Info 101 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Tsunami--advisory-for-West-Coast-USA-92909?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Roseannas-Oceanside-Cafe-Oregon-endoftheroad-superb-cuisine?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner A rare dinning find is Roseanna’s Oceanside Café. Not on the beaten track of Oregon Coast Highway 101, Oceanside, west of Tillamook, is seldom a destination. For those less enchanted with the posh of Cannon Beach, for those seeking a res... Portland Active Seniors Travel Oregon Travel Info 101 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:41:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d25-Roseannas-Oceanside-Cafe-Oregon-endoftheroad-superb-cuisine?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Polish-Festival-2009-Portland-Oregon-September-26th-and-27th?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner During the last weekend of September, the annual Portland Oregon Polish Festival expects 12,000 attendees to join in native music, dancing, home-made food and imported beer. Many participants wear their colorful dress from various regions and epochs ... Poland Hometown Festivals Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:28:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6116-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Polish-Festival-2009-Portland-Oregon-September-26th-and-27th?cid=exrss-Portland-Active-Seniors-Travel-Examiner