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Easy Pad Thai
There are good odds you have at least one pair of chopsticks lurking in a kitchen drawer, a clever souvenir you conscientiously recycled from a past take-out. Now is your chance to use them, because February 6 is National Chopsticks Day and what better way to celebrate than a Pad Thai recipe you can make […]
Clark County councilor witnesses newsy day in L.A.
Los Angeles, both for a major annual celebration and a shocking tragedy, was the site of much national news Sunday, and a Clark County official was there for it. Clark County Councilor Julie Olson scored tickets to the Grammys. She purchased them through a connection with the Recording Academy Pacific Northwest Chapter. After arriving Saturday, […]
Long racks up endorsements from IGV and Planned Parenthood
And now, for the latest installment of EndorsementWatch 2020: Carolyn Long picked up two more endorsements in her bid for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat. One came from a local progressive organization, and the other came from a national reproductive rights group. The first declaration of support was from Indivisible Greater Vancouver, who endorsed Long […]
Getting To The Finish Line Of Fitness
“Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” — Cavett Robert It’s been a month since the world set their New Year’s Resolutions. Many resolve to make some major changes in our lives. Maybe we’ll decide to start an exercise program, start eating better, […]
Keeping Cats Off Counters
Do curiosity and counter cruising go paw in paw in your household? Whether your cat climber’s intent is to forage for forgotten food or find the finest view of the kitchen, this may be one habit you’d be happy to break. If so, begin by determining the reason or reasons behind her fondness for prowling […]
Fact vs Fiction: The Truth About Inhome care
As the nation grows more aware of preventative wellness and the power of physical activity well into the senior years, the elderly population is thriving longer than ever. As families seek out ways to keep older members independent and at home, in-home care has become a booming societal phenomenon. Facts The National Institutes of Health […]
UAW strike against GM forces Clark County to pivot
A labor standoff last year between General Motors and the United Auto Workers cost the company billions of dollars and left tens of thousands of workers without paychecks for several weeks. Locally, and on a much smaller scale, it also temporarily impacted the Clark County Sheriff’s Office’s vehicle stock. In September, Clark County Fleet Services […]
Barbecue Sundaes
Football’s biggest fan fest, Super Bowl 2020, is officially here. People are ready to eat and there will be certain expectations. Don’t mess with the standbys. Give the people what they want: wings, ribs, burgers, nachos, dips, pretzels, pizza. People will be looking for chips, and there better be guacamole. Be a MVP and tackle […]
Local Community Radio for The Blind and Disabled and MORE for Clark County
Dear Clark County Residents, Things have really changed and improved to better serve our community through TWO unique live on line 7/24/365 Radio Networks serving Clark County/Vancouver.. They are CGR(Community Growth Radio)a.k.a Northwest Audio Information Service, both located and operated locally in Vancouver by one person only(Gerald Gaule). I started these some time ago and […]
Choose Your Friends Wisely To Be Healthy
You’ve probably heard that you are the sum of your five closest friends. It is indeed true that you are influenced by the people that you spend your time with and the research backs it up. A study of 12,067 people followed over 32 years concluded that obesity spreads through social ties (Christakis & Fowler). […]
Do you want to pay for streets? The city council wants to know.
When Initiative 976 passed in November, it stripped cities of their ability to collect fees on car tabs. In Vancouver, specifically, I-976 torpedoed the Transportation Benefit District, a program that leverages car tab fees to allocate about $11 million per year for pavement repair and maintenance. At this week’s city council meeting, councilors discussed how […]
One Minute White Bean Chili
Warm bowls of soups and stews are what’s holding us together right now. Fast and filling, steamy sustenance is definitely in order with the slushy-freezy weather we’ve been having. This One Minute White Bean Chili will save your dinner on a night when there’s no other way. Quick, mildly spicy, and made of two pantry […]
Inslee: Fast but always legal
Gov. Jay Inslee loves electric cars. Earlier this month, I asked Inslee how he squared his commitment to combating climate change with his support for replacing the Interstate 5 Bridge. It seemed like a fair question, given that climate change activists are boiling over at the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plan to add auxiliary lanes […]
Here’s to Prohibition, 1920-1933
Friday marked the 100th anniversary of the start of Prohibition, the day the nation went dry. America’s experience with banning the “manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors” would last only 13 years. The 18th Amendment stands alone as the only one change to be repealed. The Census Bureau estimates there were 229,239 U.S. bartenders […]
CBD 101
You’ve probably seen CBD products everywhere! CBD topical ointments, drinks, skin care and even chapstick, smoothies and pizza! You can buy CBD products at grocery stores, spas, pet stores, coffee shops, local gyms and even USA Triathlon has recently partnered with a CBD company. So what’s all the recent buzz about? CBD, which stands for […]
Why Do Cats Put Toys in Their Bowls?
The short answer, despite several theories: no one really knows. And yet, consider the following: Safekeeping: The theory given the most credence by animal behaviorists involves a cat’s territorial instinct. They believe cats consider their food and water bowls to be safe places, known only to them. Depositing a prized possession – in this instance, […]
Smoky Carrot Dip
Brighten up your cold, dreary January with a vivid veggie dip that’s delectably delicious and nutritious. This Smoky Carrot Dip is from the Bon Appétit Hot 10 list for 2019. It’s an easy way to eat more veggies and it’s so very good that you’ll hardly notice you swapped cookies for carrots. The store where […]
Will local Republicans get steamrolled?
Clark County’s legislative delegation primarily consists of Republicans. If you include the 14th and 20th legislative districts, which take in small portions of the county, Republicans control four of five Senate seats and eight of 10 House seats. Democrats, however, enjoy comfortable statewide majorities in the House and Senate. Gov. Jay Inlsee, who is running […]
Nutrition Advice for Outdoor Adventures
Going on outdoor adventures can bring a lot of clarity of mind and feelings of freedom. The great outdoors is where most memories are made. You are away from the constant buzzing of city life, potentially out of phone signal range, and just at peace with the world around you. Going on a hike or […]
50 Days for 50 Years
Soon I’ll be turning 50 years old. I’ve spent over 30 of those years working as a fitness trainer so I feel like there’s no better way to celebrate my 50th Birthday than a 50-day ‘Shape up with Sherri’ challenge. All I’m asking is for you to give me 50 days of clean eating and […]