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Page 14_____________________________________ ^ ìo r tla n ò (© bseruer_____________________ December 26. 2012 In Loving Memory Charles Ray Johnson S u n r is e : F eb. 2 2 , 1943 S u n s e t: O ct. 3 1 ,2 0 1 2 F in a l R e s tin g P la c e : T ahom a N ational C em etery, K ent, W ash. THE LAW OFFICES OF Patrick John Sw eeney, P C . Patrick John Sweeney Attorney at Law 1549 SE Ladd Portland, Oregon Portland: Hillsoboro: Facsimile: Email: (503) 244-2080 (503) 244-2081 (503) 244-2084 Sweeney@PDXLawyer.com Get rid of holiday stress and winter blues by following some tips to healthy aging. Small Business Computer Support and Training LB3 Computing Solutions on’t get bogged down with too much technology! LB3 helps you select the technology you need and makes it easy for you to use with training and support tailored just for you. D Conveniently located in Portland, Oregon We make it easy and affordable. You’ll spend less time at your computer and more time with your customers. 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But, it can also be a bit Kick the holiday blues and join cookies o r help decorate the house. w istful for m any o f us Portlanders. in the season's festivities with these 6 . Share responsibilities. A sk for As the days grow shorter and darker seven tips. help. D eleg ate h o lid a y task s so and cold w eather forces people in 1. T ake care o f y o u rself by eating y o u ’re not o v erstressed w ith d ead doors, som e m ay find them selves right. People tend to skip m eals, eat lines. feeling em pty, lonely and low -ener on the run, and eat m ore sugar d u r 7. D o n ’t have unrealistic ex p ecta gized. ing the holidays. M anage stress by tions about w hat you can and c a n ‘t N euroscience researcher, M ark m anaging y o u r health. do d u ring the holidays. G ive y o u r 2. G ive y o u rself perm ission to feel self cred it for w hat you can do and a m ix o f em otions during the h o li recognize y o u ’re not su p er hum an. days. 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