The Second Question: Insight, Resources, Connections

03.13.13
Website offers info and work for people with disabilities [Washington State]
I came across this helpful website that offers people with disabilities an opportunity to achieve greater independence by providing choices in employment services and access to meaningful work in Washington State. ChooseWork.net provides the standard information about the program and who applies:
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03.13.13
March 13 Weekly Event Bulletin Board [Clark, Douglas, Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Yamhill]
This is a new format for posting community events. We'd love to hear your feedback, so please email us with comments.  Find events in: Clark County Douglas County Lane County Marion County Multnomah County Yamhill County  
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03.11.13
Update: A comprehensive guide to Portland Metro dental resources
In February we shared a PDF about dental resources. Our friends at the Coalition of Community Health Clinics saw it and let us know there was an even more up-to-date and comprehensive resource list on their site. Thanks to them and we're sorry for the confusion.  Click here for a fantastic dental resource listing on the CCHC website. And please share it far and wide.   
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03.06.13
March – a great time to have your taxes done for FREE! [Guest Post]
Why is March a great time to do your taxes? Walk-in tax sites are less busy in March meaning a shorter wait. At CASH Oregon in the Lloyd Center and several other sites, March is when we can prepare prior year returns. AARP Tax Sites can prepare returns back to 2009. Did you know that you can get your refunds back three years! Yippee!
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03.06.13
Free car seats in Lane County
The Register-Guard covered Lane County free kids' car seats program: Sponsors at the once-a-month clinics provide and install free infant or child car seats for families that need them, and help properly install existing car seats, the agency said. The why, when and where:  New kids’ car seats are spendy, costing from about $140 up to $200 or more, depending on the model and features.
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03.06.13
What would you do to improve DHS?
The Oregon Department of Human Services just dropped us the note below. Join us in taking a survey that will help them identify opportunities for improvement. Decisions are made by those who show up. So let's all show up and work together to create the best Department of Human Services possible. 
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03.06.13
This week's Event Bullentin Board [Benton Clackamas Columbia Deschutes Lane County Lincoln Multnomah Washington counties]
Thanks to those of you who gave feedback on the new Event Bulletin Board format. One addition this week is the ability to link directly to individual event information. If you have any more feedback, please email me. Thanks! 
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03.05.13
Honoring our heroes in Columbia County
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Veterans Stand Downs
03.01.13
Books to bolster your technology know-how for that next job
Regular readers will know that I have a penchant for technology. However, familiarity with computers is becoming a job requirement not just a hobby.  So if you're looking for something to do this weekend, you might want to check out Multnomah County Library's website. They put together this great reading list for those interested in building computer skills.
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03.01.13
The fruit you better avoid when taking certain medications
I've heard this advice but didn't really know much about it or if it was some sort of old wives' tale. But according to the FDA, grapefruit causes problems when taken with certain medications. Or as they humorously put it: "Sometimes the juice ain’t worth the squeeze…especially when combining grapefruit with medicines." Here's a video that explains the potentially dangerous grapefruit situation:
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