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Saturday | September 18, 2010

Portland Roadway Slaughter Lower Than Other U.S. Towns
Motorized mayhem reigns in Atlanta, Detroit and Los Angeles. Autocide rates relatively lower in Stockholm, Berlin and Tokyo. Study fails to factor in carnage caused by resource wars.
Go to story: Portland Rated Safest Traffic City in America! Woot!
Go to study: The New York City Pedestrian Safety Study & Action Plan, New York City Department of Transportation, August 2010 (PDF)

Friday | September 17, 2010

Today Is PARK(ing) Day!
According to PARK(ing) Day (dot)ORG, "PARK(ing) Day is an annual, worldwide event that inspires city dwellers everywhere to transform metered parking spots into temporary parks for the public good." And after you and your friends finish reading Autophobia: Love and Hate in the Automotive Age, maybe EVERY(day) will become PARK(ing) Day.
Go to stories:
PARK(ING) DAY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2010
Celebrate PARK(ing) Day and The Intertwine! Parking spaces transform into mini-parks on September 17
September 17 is World Park(ing) Day
Tiny Parks Sprout In Parking Spots
Bumpy Ride

Thursday | September 16, 2010

Yet Another Facelift For White Stag Sign?
Sign's current owner "gives" sign to City of Portland in exchange for a $2000 monthly maintenance contract. Property developer will foot the $200,000 new makeover tab for the high-maintenance Stag.
Go to story: Portland now owner of Made in Oregon sign

Wednesday | September 15, 2010

Less Than 0.01 Percent Of Food Stamp Funds Spent At Farmers' Markets
"It is the best place to spend (your monthly food stamp allotment)," said Anna Curtin, education and outreach specialist for the Portland Farmers Market in Oregon. "It benefits (food stamp) users, it benefits the farmer, it benefits the larger community. And it is the freshest, healthiest food you can buy."
Go to story: Farmers' markets draw few food stamp users

Tuesday | September 14, 2010

"Disturbance" Blamed As Source Of Woes
Unwilling to find source of peace deep within, Old Town resident blames "external disturbances" instead.
Go to story: DISTURBANCE

Monday | September 13, 2010

Help Wanted: Professional Malingerer
From Craig's List Help Wanted Ad: "Part-time temporary positions available for healthy women between 45-55 years of age who are needed to portray 'fake' patients of Hispanic descent as part of a study assessing healthcare delivery in rural Oregon."
Go to story: Simulated Patient Position available (Portland, OR )

Sunday | September 12, 2010

Enjoy Life--Eat Out More Often *
Portland Eats Out is "a community of like-minded eaters, coming together." "Staff Eaters" hit the streets to build "a tribe of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars and food carts to participate in the program." "Members" are encouraged "to 'Eat Out' frequently on slower nights."
Go to story: Introducing Portland Eats Out, a community-focused dining program supporting local restaurants and the Oregon Food Bank

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+=== Saturday | September 18, 2010 ===
+[[File:Nyc-traffic-study.png|thumb|Roadway slaughter comparison by city.]]
+'''Portland Roadway Slaughter Lower Than Other U.S. Towns'''<br />
+Motorized mayhem reigns in Atlanta, Detroit and Los Angeles. Autocide rates relatively lower in Stockholm, Berlin and Tokyo. Study fails to factor in carnage caused by resource wars.<br />
+Go to story: [http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2010/09/17/portland-rated-safest-traffic-city-in-america-woot Portland Rated Safest Traffic City in America! Woot!]<br />
+Go to study: [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/nyc_ped_safety_study_action_plan.pdf The New York City Pedestrian Safety Study & Action Plan, New York City Department of Transportation, August 2010] (PDF)
 === Friday | September 17, 2010 ===
 [[File:Parking-Day-PDX-Near-Powell s-Books.JPG|thumb|'''Parking Day 2010 in Portland.''' Two admirers of the commons enjoy a leisurely morning in the micropark in front of Powell's Books at NW Couch Street and 11th Avenue.]]
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 [http://portlandeatsout.com/ Portland Eats Out] is "a community of like-minded eaters, coming together." "Staff Eaters" hit the streets to build "a tribe of restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, bars and food carts to participate in the program." "Members" are encouraged "to '[[Portland Eats Out|Eat Out]]' frequently on slower nights."<br />
 Go to story: [http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/2010/09/12/introducing-portland-eats-out-a-community-focused-dining-program-supporting-local-restaurants-and-the-oregon-food-bank/ Introducing Portland Eats Out, a community-focused dining program supporting local restaurants and the Oregon Food Bank]
-=== Saturday | September 11, 2010 ===
-[[File:Blackbloc-flag.jpg|thumb|Member of Portland's Black Bloc (a loose coalition of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_bloc#Police_infiltration infiltrators], snitches, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_provocateur agents provocateurs]'' and homeless [http://gothdating.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/goth-girls.jpg goth-vegan runaways]) carries the flag in honor of National Fly The Flag Day.]]
-'''Today is "national fly the flag" or "burn someone's holy book" day!'''<br />
-Tea Party militia groups urge Americans to "[http://www.resistnet.com/group/newjerseypatriots/forum/topics/get-your-flag-ready-180 fly the flag]," while dominionist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dove_World_Outreach_Center religious cults] threaten to burn some other religion's holy book. In Portland, independent journalists and talk show hosts will burn copies of the ''9/11 Commission Report''.<br />
-Go to story: [http://mediamonarchy.blogspot.com/2010/09/group-to-burn-911-commission-report-at.html GROUP TO BURN 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT AT ANNIVERSARY GATHERING]
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