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Friday, January 18, 2013
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Thought of the Day
"If you're capable of understanding the world, you have a moral obligation to become rational." — Charlie Munger
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Keep Sealy Mattress Co. in Portland!
Right now the investment firm KKR is threatening to move 128 family wage factory jobs out of Oregon.
The personal part of this for me is more than my love of sleep! Those 128 family wage factory jobs have a special place in my heart and the history of my family: My grandmother, Mathilda "Tillie" Beach, an immigrant from the Ukraine of German descent, worked at that factory from the age of 19 until her retirement decades later. She began as a seamstress and, later in her career, was a floor manager.
KKR now owns the company and would like to move production to another state and re-establish it with lower cost non-union workers. Moving Sealy would be a blow to the Portland economy while the parent company, KKR, manages and profits from $3 BILLION of the state government's investments.
KKR now owns the company and would like to move production to another state and re-establish it with lower cost non-union workers. Moving Sealy would be a blow to the Portland economy while the parent company, KKR, manages and profits from $3 BILLION of the state government's investments.
I signed a petition to George Roberts, Co-Chief Executive Officer, KKR, which says:
"Mr. Roberts: We call on you to lift your threat to close your Oregon factory and stop your effort to move 128 union jobs out of the state. As the leader of an investment firm that receives BILLIONS of dollars of Oregon's investment money we call on you to not take the state's money and run."
Will you sign this petition? Click here:
Thanks!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Resources for Parents After Tragedies
Resources for Parents After Tragedies
I am shocked and immensely saddened by the events which took place today. As a
parent and as a professional in the mental health field, I cannot fathom the profound
grief and loss of those parents, teachers, first responders, and the entire community
around Newtown. The ripples of that tragedy reach us here in Lane County where
we live, work, and raise children of our own. Please take care of yourselves, take
extra time to be with those you love, and seek assistance if you or your child needs help.
The resources below may help.
For a list of parent resources: CLICK HERE!
Crisis Response Program can provide immediate assistance in Lane County with
children, teens, or their families. The number is 1-888-989-9990 For more information
on the Crisis Response Program: CLICK HERE!
For assessment and mental health counseling for children, teens, and families contact
The Child Center in Springfield, Bend, and Redmond, Oregon at 541-726-1465 For
more information about The Child Center:CLICK HERE!
Take care, Mark
parent and as a professional in the mental health field, I cannot fathom the profound
grief and loss of those parents, teachers, first responders, and the entire community
around Newtown. The ripples of that tragedy reach us here in Lane County where
we live, work, and raise children of our own. Please take care of yourselves, take
extra time to be with those you love, and seek assistance if you or your child needs help.
The resources below may help.
For a list of parent resources: CLICK HERE!
Crisis Response Program can provide immediate assistance in Lane County with
children, teens, or their families. The number is 1-888-989-9990 For more information
on the Crisis Response Program: CLICK HERE!
For assessment and mental health counseling for children, teens, and families contact
The Child Center in Springfield, Bend, and Redmond, Oregon at 541-726-1465 For
more information about The Child Center:CLICK HERE!
Take care, Mark
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
People for Bikes
When people ride bikes, great things happen. Health improves. Children do better in class. Traffic congestion drops. Communities thrive.
This year, we are asking you to consider a donation to PeopleForBikes.org so we can continue to spread the happiness and freedom of bicycling to families across the country.
Your donation will provide funding for two of our foundation's key programs:
1. Two-thirds of you say you would start riding or ride more often if you felt safer on the road.The Green Lane Project helps communities across the country build connected networks of safe, low-stress places to ride.
2. In one generation, the share of children who bike or walk to school dropped from 50% to less than 15%.
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is reversing this trend with programs and policies that encourage kids and parents to bike more.
The Safe Routes to School National Partnership is reversing this trend with programs and policies that encourage kids and parents to bike more.
By giving to PeopleForBikes.org, you’re not just making bicycling better for yourself. You’re also helping more people ride, more often, by improving conditions across the country. Bikes really do make life better, and your support will make our country stronger, healthier, and ready for a better future.
BONUS: If you give $25 or more, we’ll send you a custom PFB bike bell! 
Many thanks for your support of our movement,
Bruno Maier, PeopleForBikes.org
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