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Jun 29,2008
Last Call for Alcohol...
by pearlgirl
Believe it or not, the OLCC has relaxed its rules on alcohol delivery. Oregonians can call their local grocer and schedule same-day delivery of wine and/or beer in unlimited quantities. Not so fast—orders must be placed by 9 a.m. and delivered by 9 p.m. New Seasons is now on speed dial...
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Jun 27,2008
MAX: The Next Generation
by pearlgirl
The fashion forecast for Fall 2008 is modern, sleek, and sexy. That's right. TriMet is pimping your ride with 22 new Siemens "S70/Avanto" light rail vehicles. This model is currently used in Houston, Texas; San Diego, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Paris, France. An improved interior layout leaves space for eight more seats per train plus additional standing room. While existing MAX trains can carry up to 428 riders, the new trains will be able to carry 464. Comfort and safety upgrades A new rear-view camera system will enhance the operator's field of vision and help improve visibility at night. The cameras have sensors that switch from color to black-and-white in low-light conditions. The new trains are expected to brake and stop more smoothly than existing MAX trains. The new trains have modern, aerodynamic styling with rounded corners and a sloping front end. Trains will be about seven feet longer, but will still fit within existing MAX
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Jun 26,2008
Portland among America's best for design
by shooter
You knew this had to be true... From the Portland Business Journal : Portland is among the top five best cities for architecture and design, according to an independent study conducted by one of the world's leading architectural practices. Looking at 10 criteria including architecture awards, "green" design and public transit systems, New York-based RMJM Hillier, the North American division of the worldwide architecture firm RMJM, selected 10 cities leading the way in design policy and practice. Then the firm commissioned public opinion and research firm Zogby International to interview more than 1,000 residents of those cities on architecture and design issues and incorporated those results into the research to determine the final rankings. Chicago came out on top. Portland ranked No. 5. Read the full story .
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Jun 26,2008
Make a Strawberry Chocolate Tart
by nancy
Oregon strawberries are everywhere, especially at the farmers markets. Sold in flats (12 pints) and oh so hard to resist. Which provokes the seasonal question of 'just how much shortcake can I really eat?'. Now some of you might raise your eyebrows at that question, while you spoon up the last of your strawberry shortcake breakfast, not missing a drop of whipping cream. I respect your abilty to focus, singlemindedly, on one way to consume the bounty of the season. The flat we purchased at the Saturday Farmers Market is gone now. Consumed fresh on the way home, as part of the aforementioned shortcake, cut and sugared, sent in lunch boxes to camp, and given as hostess' gifts. And the berries that we buy this evening at the Ecotrust Market? With any luck they'll make their way into our favorite strawberry tart. This is a great tart to make with kids, and can be executed beautifully by novice bakers, or taken up a notch by experts. Here's how it goes: Kids and adults wash their hands
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Jun 26,2008
Tropical Staycation at Elephant's Deli
by pearlgirl
Don a grass skirt and Hawaiian shirt this summer and experience the tropics without leaving Portland. Elephants Delicatessen will debut Tiki Cocktail Saturdays beginning July 5th from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. featuring Tiki drinks inspired by the original cocktails found in tropical hot spots like the Pegu Club in Burma and Trader Vics. Bar Manager Kelly Berends has created a new list of cocktails made with top-shelf liquors, exotic rums and fresh squeezed juices. Enjoy the Tiki cocktails outside on the patio listening to music by the light of Tiki torches or inside at the bar. TIKI SATURDAYS COCKTAIL MENU These ten cocktails ($8-$12) are prepared with freshly pressed or squeezed juice daily including pineapple, lime, lemon and oranges.
· Mai Tai - this classic favorite features two types of rum, Grand Marnier, lime, pineapple, orgeat syrup and bitters and is served over crushed ice.
· Hurricane - Myers rum, freshly squeezed lemon juice and pa
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Jun 25,2008
Portland-based Nau apparel back in business
by shooter
This is an interesting story. Horny Toad, which has its sole store in the Pearl, bought Nau, based in NWDA, and is going to operate Nau as a separate subsidiary. Nau was highly praised for its sustainable business practices, eco-friendly fabrics, and philanthropy - 5 percent of profits went to charity. Tight financial and retail markets, and an overly ambitious growth plan killed it.
It's good to see the brand and products won't disappear, and it will have a chance to grow at a more reasonable pace.
Read the story at The Oregonian , KGW , Portland Business Journal , The Portland Mercury , and Ultra .
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Jun 25,2008
Parking Garage Proposed on NW 22nd
by pearlgirl
Notice of Pre-Application Conference... Location: Good Samaritan Medical Campus and garage Proposal: The proposal is for a new 6-story medical office building for Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. The building will contain a radiation/oncology clinic on the first floor, an imaging suite on the second floor and medical office spaces in the upper levels. The medical building will be located on NW 22nd. To the east will be a 5-story parking garage with 2 additional levels of below-grade parking. A total of approximately 600 parking spaces will be provided. Download Notice General Information About Pre-Application Conferences
What is a Pre-Application Conference?
A Pre-Application Conference is a meeting that the Bureau of Development Services has with a person who is interested in
doing a development project in the City of Portland. City Bureaus send their representatives to this meeting to give
informati
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What is a Pre-Application Conference?
A Pre-Application Conference is a meeting that the Bureau of Development Services has with a person who is interested in
doing a development project in the City of Portland. City Bureaus send their representatives to this meeting to give
informati
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Jun 23,2008
Keep Cool In Portland Pools
by pearlgirl
Mill Park is getting a spanky new aquatic center. According to today's article in the Daily Journal of Commerce , one of the goals for this facility is to achieve the LEED platinum designation. Not only is this pool center green , it's massive to boot—clocking in at 25,000 feet! If you're new to Portland, you may be wondering where all the pools are hiding. We actually have a pretty impressive collection of indoor and outdoor pools with amenities sure to please the most discriminating sun (or shelter) seeker. Outdoor Pools Creston Pool , SE 44th Ave & Powell Blvd Outdoor, 25-yard shallow pool and 25-yard deep pool with drop slide and a kiddie slide, heated to 84 degrees. Water depths range from 2 feet to 8 feet.Grant Pool , NE 33rd Ave & US Grant Place Outdoor, 25-yard shallow pool with kiddie slide and 25-yard deep pool, heated to 84 degrees. Water depths range from 2 feet to 8 feet.
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Jun 22,2008
Portland Residents to Race 118 miles to Fundraise for Children’s Camp
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Jun 20,2008
Sewer repair targets downtown
by shooter
From The Oregonian : A sewer repair project that started on West Burnside Street in mid-May will stretch throughout Portland's downtown core for the next seven months. The $5.8 million project will primarily include work on east-west streets from Southwest Oak to Mill between Fourth and Sixth avenues starting next week. The work on Burnside is expected to be complete by next Friday. Although the work on each street will be between one and four blocks, the city hopes to limit traffic disruptions, said Matt Pease, the construction manager for the project. "We're always going to keep at least one travel lane open, and we're not going to impact the intersections at all," Pease said Thursday. "We're going to stay out of the intersections." The project follows the replacement of sewer lines on Fifth and Sixth avenues, which ended in April. Crews will replace about 40 aged sewer pipe segments. "The average age of the sewers is 110 years," Pease said. &
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