Old news
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Friday | August 20, 2010
Get Folked Up This Weekend!
Over twenty venues co-host Portland's first annual Folk Festival.
Go to story: Portland Folk Festival: For the family
Thursday | August 19, 2010
A TV News Channel To Oblivion
Local corporate media propaganda claims bicycling bad for business. Portland's business community claims otherwise.
Go to story: Bikes bad for business? Not in Portland
Wednesday | August 18, 2010
"Mob Mentality" Breeds "Irrational Hatred" In Portland, Oregon
Facebook comments threatening "fat, sick, twisted bitches" with "a tall tree and a short rope" invoke memories of "Salem Witch Trials," when "innocent women were condemned" for supposedly making a "covenant with the devil." Exposes Portland's "ugly side."
Go to story: Why a Mob Mentality, an Irrational Hatred for DeDe Spicher and Terri Horman?
Tuesday | August 17, 2010
Portland-Area Home Sales Plummet 30%
"...it feels like the bottom just fell out..."
Go to story: Portland-area closed sales of homes fall 30% in July
Monday | August 16, 2010
Let's Widen The Expressway To Hell!
Responses to call for a rational, long-term transportation plan:
- Step hard on the gas pedal.
- Rack up more frequent flyer miles.
- Drill baby drill!
Go to story: Get a transportation plan, Oregon
Sunday | August 15, 2010
Portland's "Charms" Backfire
City ends up looking "a lot like Fayetteville."
Go to story: Portland, Oregon Charms CITY A LOT LIKE FAYETTEVILLE
Saturday | August 14, 2010
Lackluster Local Lucre Licks Lone Lesbian Lounge
The Egyptian Club, Portland's only lesbian bar, to close doors for good October 9th.
Go to story: Portland Oregon's Lone Lesbian Bar Closing for Good
Friday | August 13, 2010
As Friday The 13th Dawns, Gloom Lurks In Shadows
Portland forecast: sunny and hot. "Much warmer than yesterday."
Go to story: 5-Day Forecast for ZIP Code 97209
Thursday | August 12, 2010
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Popping Up In Portland
Pentagon covetously sets sights on faraway lands selfishly hoarding large lithium-ion reserves. Possible invasion targets seen.
Go to story: Game Changer: First public quick-charge station for EVs installed in Portland
Wednesday | August 11, 2010
Heartless County Bureaucrats Threaten Entrepreneurial Tot With Hefty Fine
Public outcry assures that seven year-old lemonade impresario gets to take her mom to Disneyland anyway.
Go to story: Seven year old entrepreneur raises cash for Disneyland
Tuesday | August 10, 2010
A Bridge Too Wide
Ten lane span threatens to drive even more highly-dangerous motor vehicles into city. No end in sight to roadway slaughter, fossil fuel depletion, resource war proliferation.
Go to story: Oregon, Washington Leaders Agree On Key I-5 Bridge Details
Tuesday | May 25, 2010
Portland's architectural landmark, United States Custom House, officially goes on the auction block today. Previous efforts to turn the building into a 82-room boutique hotel or house Portland's International School fell through. Ideas for turning the building into a home for a Public Market, Sustainability Center or a Rose City Campus for the University of Oregon went nowhere. A couple of months ago, the Oregonian's Anna Griffin thoughtfully observed that someone with "with a vision" should turn their vision for what should happen with this Portland treasure into reality. Here's a chance to step up and take that challenge. What is your vision for the U.S. Custom House? Don't be shy; describe your vision here.
Tuesday | March 23, 2010
- Portland's message to upscale consumerism: "Take a hike!" Portland, Oregon Saks Fifth Avenue to Close. MarketWatch
Friday | December 18, 2009
- Economist says Portland's economic strategy isn't working. Portland Tribune
- Gold Coin