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Nov 20,2008
Notes of Interest » November 19 Bookmarks
by pearlgirl
Yesterday's news highlights were a tad bittersweet: a touching tribute to the life and times of Genoa (closing on Saturday after 38 years in business), Peacock Lane embraces a new holiday tradition, OMSI announces staff cuts (after sharing its expansion plans over the weekend), and the bike boulevard planned for NE Going Street has received overwhelming resident support. What a difference a little time makes, huh? photo: Oregonian <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" mce_href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" rel="me" title="Visit me on Ma.gnolia">Visit me on Ma.gnolia</a> Check out all of our bookmarks on ma.gnolia
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Nov 17,2008
Notes of Interest » November 17 Bookmarks
by pearlgirl
There were some interesting tidbits in today's news: a backyard favorite is listed as a harmful invader—don't be fooled by the butterflies and sweet fragrance, this plant is a killer. USPS is raising its shipping rates. This year, it really pays to ship things during, not after, the holidays. Metropolis Cycle Shop and Pedal Bike Tours share a new North Portland space. You might say it's a tandem arrangement. (eyeroll) A Portland holiday tradition goes green with the help of LED lighting. And, finally, proposed height changes in Old Town's historic district draws national attention. <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" mce_href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" rel="me" title="Visit me on Ma.gnolia">Visit me on Ma.gnolia</a>
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Oct 27,2008
The State of Oregon Pinot
by stockboy
In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Oregon wines, especially our Pinot Noir, were reviewed. "We are delighted to report that Oregon Pinot continues its upward trajectory. The difference in the wines over the years is remarkable. We found again and again in this tasting that the wines have developed a confidence and depth that beautifully complement their lovely fruit. The wines have not only a purity of fruit but a purity of vision that is very attractive. Like Burgundy itself, these are wines that speak softly to the more romantic parts of our being." The entire article can be read at Wall Street Journal .
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Aug 19,2008
Blog-Off Day 2: What Will Tuesday Bring to our Blog-Off Bloggers?
by jenniferd
Tuesday's Blog-Off Challenge sent by The Mercury's Amy Ruiz: This challenge is courtesy of a reader: "I'd like to hear a response plan from each agency on a Nessie-esque beast in the water reservoirs. Assume it is dangerous, eating skinny dippers, dragging dogs underwater, etc." News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact, August 19, 2008
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Aug 18,2008
LA Times Reflecting On Portland
by stockboy
"L.A. could learn a thing or two from Portland...""The city is a veritable transit utopia where light rail goes to the airport, parking restrictions increase public transit use and free streetcar service benefits downtown businesses. It also has a 20-year head start on planning." In an interesting article the LA Times marvels at the strides Portland has made and continues to make.
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Aug 15,2008
Portland In the National News... Again!
by stockboy
USA Today reported that Portland was founded in the mid-19th century as a shipping and logging center (which prompted one of its first nicknames, Stumptown), and has been a poster child for progressive urban planning for decades. Check out the newspaper article online at USA Today .
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Aug 14,2008
Portland's Not Top Dog—Or Even in the Pack!
by pearlgirl
Gasp. Dog Fancy Magazine has released the name of the nation's new top dog in its Dog Town USA contest—apparently Portland didn't even rank among the top five most dog-friendly, dog-loving, cities! Read the article See the entire list of winners in Dog Fancy's September issue. Any howls or growls?
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Jul 28,2008
Portland Newsweek Web Exclusive
by pearlgirl
You'll never guess what made the spotlight. Is this really an affair of national importance? Read the article and then the local reaction at the Oregonian . Stay tuned, I'm sure there's more to come! photo: courtesy Getty Images
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Jul 17,2008
Seattle's public toilet project is flushed away, Portland's "Randy" gets installed next month
by shooter
Seattle's attempt at providing public toilets has gone down the drain. The toilets will close August 1st and the structures sold for $89,000 each. It turns out that the maintenance costs were too high and toilets were so dirty even the homeless wouldn't use them.The New York Times story says other cities public toilet programs have fared better because the maintenance contracts are offset with advertising contracts and overall they haven't had the same issues keeping the toilets clean as Seattle did. Because of a law in Seattle, the maintenance costs could not be offset by advertising contracts so taxpayers paid for the entire cost.
Portland is mentioned in the story for Randy Leonard's cheaper toilet design. If his design catches on maybe we should call them "The Randy" kind of like the Brits call their toilets "The Loo". I'll leave the obvious jokes to others...
Read the New York Times story . More links: Crap and Trade,
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