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Searching for answers on the internet for just about everything from what to do with left-over turkey to what to do with Grandma, to where to find your most valuable asset, your home, has become commonplace and part of our everyday google language.   In the process, are we waving our valuables a...

Inspired by the recent news headlines that Portland has been named as one of the cyclist commuting capitals of the US, I decided to dust off my bike parked on its trainer in my office and put it to good use.   Since it had been some time since my shoes had hit the pedals, I soon found myself not...

Each morning, on a hill above Highway 26 my wife & I begin our day, coffee in hand, with a view of hundreds of people making their way into work or shopping in Gresham or Portland. Within a short time we will be joining that stream into the city. Over the last 8 years we have noticed a steady inc...

Everyday, if we search even just a little in our community newspapers, we may find ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things to benefit others within our communities.  Today as I read through our local Portland paper, The Oregonian, I found myself reading about my own little brother, Pat Rice...

Are you one of those that avoids the day after Christmas sales?  The lines are too long .. the  ridiculous traffic .. and who wants to get up early when it is your day off.  The Portland Real Estate market is shaping up to be like those day after Christmas sales that if you are a potential buyer ...

Family-owned, local businesses are suffering on Main Street - something we hear everyday.  While bail-outs are being talked about in the halls of senators and corporate executives, main street America is talking, and helping via social networking such as Twitter and Facebook.  In Portland, Oregon...

In the early fall of 1989 a sign appeared on my front lawn in Portland, Oregon urging voters to "Vote For Norm Rice For Mayor".   My neighbors were stunned.  They had no idea that I was even remotely interested in the Mayor's job, let alone would have started my campaign without telling them ahea...

How often have we heard or been told that "size does not matter"?  It's about personality, character, attitude, what's inside, and who you know.  Right?  At times we may find those words of sage advice comforting, reassuring, or we find ourselves exclaiming excitedly "see I told you so"!  But is ...

Ladd's Addition Classic Old PDX Style is Calling Your NameLocation: Ladds AdditionAdd your personal touches to this classic Ladd's Addition Old Portland style home that was built to last and age like a fine wine. While enjoying that fine wine relax either on the large porch or warm yourself by th...

Norm Rice | First Class Properties | 503-789-1246 5095 SE Territorial Drive, West Linn, OR Custom Built West Linn Riverfront Home with Incredible River Views - Park Your Boat in Its Own Boathouse - Fish From Your Own Dock 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $599,900 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage...