Columbian Blog Directory
Slip sliding over freeway congestion
Let’s concede the obvious: Government meetings can be slow, monotonous and painfully boring. When one of those rare moments of levity happens, it’s reason to take note, sort of a “Man bites dog” story. Such was the case on Oct. 25 during the first meeting of the 16-member Washington-Oregon legislative committee to discuss replacing the […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week 2 We are well on our way to experiencing our best ski and boarding season yet. Today we add 3 new exercises and one stretch to your program. Perform the 3 exercises from last week quickly without a break in between each one. Take a 30 second recovery and perform today’s 3 new exercises. […]
Serving Clark County/SW Washington with a NEW Audio Service for The Blind and Disabled..
CGR Radio 1,2 and CGR En Espanol…ARE very target specific 7/24/365 on line audio/information radio reading services that serve the SW Washington/Clark County and Oregon audience that are blind,visually impaired or cannot hold print and or disabled with information/news/educational programming that is not heard in any way or offered with news,info book readings by non […]
Big Batch Chili
When a cold wind blows and the moon is high, the pumpkin glows and the leaves all fly, the ghosts will gather and spooks delight, when darkness falls… it’s Halloween night. Chili is the perfect dinner for Halloween. Served with a warm square of cornbread with honey butter alongside, it’s what for dinner this year, […]
Pro-Sanders PAC picks Khalil
Remember that Netflix documentary from last spring that followed four long-shot Congressional candidates in their primary bids? “Knock Down the House” tracked four female candidates — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin — as they attempted to unseat established incumbents in the 2018 midterm elections. Three (spoiler alert) were unsuccessful. The […]
4 Ways to Keep Your Garden Healthy
Having a garden is a blessing. It’s a place of peace and calm that allows you a chance to get close to Mother Nature. Getting outdoors and enjoying the benefits of a garden is the ideal antidote for stress. Of course, it’s another story if you’re in charge of maintaining a garden. As much as […]
Fit For The Slopes
Week One If it’s raining in the city, it’s snowing on the mountains! Can’t you feel it now…the speed, the adrenaline, the powder, the wind rushing through your hair, the crisp chill to the air, the majestic mountains! Or are you one of those who dreads ski season because you’re always dogging it at the […]
Clark County Council hears drag queen library program debate
It was expected to be a routine, brief approval of previously allocated funds shortly before a Clark County Council meeting. Instead, councilors on Tuesday were presented drag queen performance photos, Ms. Frizzle from “The Magic School Bus” and a Hillary Clinton quote. Meeting as two-thirds of the Vancouver Library Capital Facility Area Board, Clark County […]
Diabetes in Cats
Has your cat been drinking a lot more water recently, and having to urinate more frequently? Has she begun losing weight despite being hungrier than usual and wanting to eat all the time? If so, she may have diabetes. The second most common glandular disorder in cats (hypothyroidism is first), diabetes occurs as a result […]
Whole Pumpkin Soup
Perfect for taking the chill off any autumn night, pumpkin soup baked in a pumpkin is a nifty fall treat. Pulled hot from the oven, a cup of this delectable soup gives your guests a warm welcome and is a nice way to greet them just as soon as you take their coat. This […]
Sydney Opera House and megaproject whirlwind
I’m not naïve enough to believe The Columbian is routinely read in the hallowed halls at the University of Oxford in England. When Bent Flyvbjerg emailed me last Tuesday, I suspect he received a Google alert or other electronic heads up after I mentioned him in an Oct. 13 story about a new effort to […]
Halloween Calories Can Be Spooky
The amount of extra calories people consume during the Halloween season can definitely sabotage any health and fitness program. Consider this: An average bite size candy bar is between 70-100 calories and that can quickly add up during the festivities and the days before and after. If you really want to get scared, understand that […]
Council candidate helps save elderly man while canvassing
David Regan, a candidate running for Vancouver City Council, was canvassing in east Vancouver on Saturday when he faced an unexpected emergency: an elderly Fairway Village resident who fell and hit his head. Regan had been making his pitch to 80-year-old Cora Ann Davis why she should vote for him, he told KGW News. “Just […]
Building industry PAC announces endorsements
A political action committee that supports real estate, land development and construction businesses announced several local endorsements Monday. The Building Industry Group, a PAC that acts on behalf of the Building Industry trade association, announced the endorsements in a news release ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. The committee indicated that housing affordability was […]
Speedy Baked Ravioli Lasagna
The food photo that beckoned me showed a skillet that I am not so sure belonged in the oven. The recipe intrigued me, given the fact that it looked so easy and cooked all in one pan. Ravioli, not boiled, and somehow turned into lasagna. Could this really work and perhaps more important, would it […]
What’s up with Ty Stober’s massive campaign fund?
Ty Stober is running for city council, but you wouldn’t know it to look at his fundraising numbers. In his bid for reelection to Vancouver City Council Position 5, Stober has so far raised just over $61,000, according to filings with the Public Disclosure Commission as of Friday. For a local race, that’s an almost […]
Breast Cancer and Exercise – Muscle Strength and Endurance
Week Five Although you are never the same after Breast Cancer, we have many clients who have gone on to living incredibly healthy, fit, rich and adventurous lives post Breast Cancer – and some are actually in even better shape now because they’ve taken a very active role in their overall health and well being. […]
Heartworm in Cats
If you think cats are safe from heartworm disease, think again. Unlike their canine counterparts, cats aren’t typical hosts for heartworms, and while most worms in infected cats don’t reach the adult stage, immature worms can still cause a condition known as HARD (heartworm associated respiratory disease). More importantly, however, infected cats remain undiagnosed longer […]
Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
The weather is turning, along with the leaves, and it’s now officially time to turn your oven back on again, too. Baking is a great way to slow down and savor the moment – an easy way to spend some meaningful time with your family, your friends, or just enjoy some quiet, down time lingering […]
Digitizing and Preserving Plant Images and Information
People prefer to store their images and information digitally for several reasons. Hard copies are easily damaged and can be lost forever to fire and water damage. You can store lots of data on a hard drive, which saves physical space in your home. The best part of all is that you can use software […]