Back and Neck Pain: Don’t Let It Make Your Life Miserable
'It’s really amazing when you see someone who’s had pain for years and years, and you diagnose them and treat them, and the pain goes away. The look on their face is unmistakable'
2011-11-17
Lisa Loving Of The Skanner News
He says many of his patients regret not seeking attention sooner rather than letting it make their lives miserable. On the staff of The Aspen Spine and Neurosurgery Center affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Dr. Ward spoke with The Skanner News about what causes neck and back pain, what can fix it, and why so many people don’t. Read the complete article
Video: Occupy Portland Action Center
Information and links to live stream, video, Twitter, and more on the Occupy Movement
2011-11-17
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Occupy Portland Information and Action Center with information and links to live stream, video, twitter articles, graphics on the Occupy Movement
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Nichole Maher to Portland: Admit It! You Have a Problem with Race
Native American report offers opportunity for change
2011-11-17
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Native American children are our future. So when will we start caring that their families are too poor to feed and care for them? Read the complete article
Grant High Holds Black Student Union Leadership Summit Saturday
Coordinators see this as an event that will ultimately inspire students to be leaders in their schools
2011-11-16
Bruce Poinsette Of The Skanner News
In recent years, as Portland has seen the loss of organizations for youth of color, Black Student Unions have taken on greater importance in instilling cultural awareness and encouraging young people to be leaders. Read the complete article
'Seeking Salaam:' Author Sandra Chait Interviewed East African Immigrants to the Northwest
Eritreans, Ethiopians and Somalis share their stories and find common ground
2011-11-15
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Somalis, Eritreans and Ethiopians have come to the United States to escape war and famine. They share land and history, but their stories and their identities are very different Read the complete article
Occupy Portland Pushed Out of Downtown Parks
Movement’s next step is unclear after drawn-out confrontation in which several injuries were reported
2011-11-14
Of The Skanner News
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- In the hours after the midnight Saturday eviction deadline in Portland, the anti-Wall Street protesters and their supporters had flooded the park area. At one point, the crowd swelled to thousands. As dawn arrived, riot police had retreated and most of the crowds had gone home, but protesters who have been at the two parks since Oct. 6 were still there, prompting one organizer to declare the night a victory for the movement. Read the complete article
Veterans Day Parade Marches Through Hollywood / Plans for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sen Merkeley, Commissioner Fritz and many others turn out to honor American veterans
2011-11-11
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
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Mayor Sam Adams: Occupy Portland Must Leave Camps By Saturday or Be Evicted
Protesters say the camps were solving problems not creating them
2011-11-10
By Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
The Occupy Portland protest must pack up its downtown camp by Saturday Nov. 13 at midnight or be evicted. Mayor Sam Adams announced the decision Thursday morning along with Portland police chief Mike Reese and Commissioner Nick Fish. Read the complete article
Homeless Coalition Lays Out Winter Plans
According to Brandi Tuck, executive director of Portland Family Solutions, homelessness has increased by 35 percent in just the past two years
2011-11-10
Bruce Poinsette Special To The Skanner News
Winter is coming early and the City of Portland is preparing for how it will combat historic homelessness. Read the complete article
Is Multiculturalism Dead? Experts Talk at Lewis & Clark Seminar Nov. 9 – 11
Gary Younge of The Guardian, Professor Geneva Gay, Gary Okihiro and more…
2011-11-08
Helen Silvis Of The Skanner News
Multiculturalism is under attack. In Norway a fanatical anti-immigrant claimed multiculturalism was behind his killing spree. And German Chancellor Angela Merkel claimed 'Multiculturalism is Dead'. What’s really going on? Hear from the experts at this Lewis & Clark seminar Read the complete article
