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My roommate is up and out of here within the next few weeks, so I'm stuck looking for a replacement. So before I hit Craigslist and Facebook, I thought I'd try people I might actually like having around.
In brief: it's a big bedroom, very close-in SE ...
Do not miss this.
As part of Anna Gray and Ryan Wilson Paulsen’s exhibition The Classroom at PDX Contemporary Art (925 NW Flanders), Barry Sanders, PNCA’s writer-in-residence, gives a short talk called To Live Is To Live Beyond Our Means, Saturday at 11 AM. Sanders is a treasure ...
When I was riding home from work, I reached the viaduct at the east end of the Hawthorne Bridge just as the southbound 18:15 Cascades started accelerating up the ex-SP line along the east side of the river. So I quickly stopped the bicycle, pulled it out of the ...
Commuting is one of the things I’ve missed over the past decade. I know, this is crazy talk, but hear me out. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m an introvert – commuting allows me time to prepare for the day ahead and process the day just passed. But, as ...
Quick: Cho Selects 2 Assistant GMs
Jason Quick tweets...
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Rich Cho has selected two assistant general managers but is awaiting contractual details before announcing them early next week. Format of two assistant general managers is same as Presti had in OKC, where Cho was an assistant
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Two new outside voices ...
Yep, I totally just stayed in today. I signed up for SOHO Action Day with the SOHO Solutionist, Brandie Kajino, and worked on writing and sending query letters and writing an article. And my dear, dear husband took care of the children and the house, and they stopped at the ...
PDX Pop Now! is happening now. The last band of the night is scheduled to go on at 12:15pm. We recommend checking out Tu Fawning, on at 11:35 on the outside stage.
July 30 – August 1
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I'm watching the latest episode of Mythbusters last night when it hits me. As fans, don't we make a lot of statements about our beloved Blazers which are subject to debate or could be flat out wrong? I know I do! Some of the statements below are subjective ...
By Victor Maldonado
Equal parts hip minimalism and sardonic pop, Portland-based artist Calvin Ross Carl’s solo show at Half/Dozen Gallery (625 NW Everett #111), Purple Mountain Majesty, at first glance seems to be the work of many hands…which turns out to be the point. The limited edition ...
We’ve set a date for BarCamp Portland 4: October 23. We’ll be announcing the location soon.
I know that sounds like a long way off, because it sounds like Fall, and depending on what time of day you’re reading this, it might actually seem like Summer right ...
The (PDF, 2.3M) recommendations of the Independent Review Panel for the Columbia River Crossing are out. I have not had time to review them yet, but both the Governor and Mayor Adams are already spinning it.
4:00am "FUTURE OF ALL NE Fremont St. and NE MLK (Boondocks) "FUTURE OF ALL MEDIA" PAPER-ROUTE RIDE ALONG NE Fremont St. 7:00am Bike MS: Explore Mt Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St, Gresham Join the Movement - Bike MS - $35 registration, $250 fundraising. www.BikeMSoregon.com 9:00am ...
MAX service has been restored. Riders can expect minor delays as trains return to regular schedule.
MAX service has been restored. Riders can expect minor delays as trains return to regular schedule.
We’ve spent this past week discussing how Portland authors, publishers, bookstores and book clubs will benefit from the new Reading Local, but now we’d like to take a few moments to tell you, the readers, the folks that make up the heart of this community, and the crew ...
Let me get something out: I hate pool parties. I really don’t like swimming pools or swimming or wading or generally getting myself wet. If I’m hitting any kind of body of water, it would be to snorkel or scuba. In fact, in the three-and-a-half years that I ...
Yesterday was the last Thursday of July. In the early afternoon, artists began staking out their spot along Alberta Street to display their wares. Restaurants and bars prepped their sidewalk...
Dear Picklers! It’s been 1- year of operations for YNDPC! We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings squatting in a hippie art gallery. To celebrate, we’re throwing a big ol’ birthday party, Thursday, August 12th! Join us for a summer-time BBQ, replete with cheap eats ...
Red Line trains are only operating between the airport and Galleria/SW 10th Ave stations. Westbound riders should board Blue Line trains, and expect delays.
Red Line trains are only operating between the airport and Galleria/SW 10th Ave stations. Westbound riders should board Blue Line trains, and expect delays.
It’s been another day hanging at home and enjoying the company of great visitors. Stan, love you man. It’s always so nice to sit down with you for a bit and chat. I miss you and seeing you always makes me feel good. Sean and Hayden… nice to ...
7th Planet Picture Show fills your Thursday evenings with magic* this August! Come to the svelte and distinctive lounge in the Mt. Tabor Theater for free shows every Thursday night at 7pm. Movies include live comedic commentary by Will Radik and guest hosts and the bar has $2 Widmer Hefes ...
Attached are the Police Bureau's statements regarding the investigation involving Al Gore as well as the redacted reports.
Today, the Governors of Oregon and Washington released the report on the Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project prepared by an independent panel of experts convened to review the project.
When the panel was convened earlier this year, I feared it would be a whitewash. It is not. The report of ...
Thank you to everybody who wrote Portland City Council and came out to the hearing last night. Council received hundreds of emails opposing development on West Hayden Island and well over 150 people came to the hearing to express their opposition as well. The letters and testimony have been outstanding ...
A few weeks back I introduced you to our neighbor Rob of Tsunehiro Cycles, and took some pics of a bike he was just starting. Rob stopped by the other day to let me know the bike was finished, and was back from paint. I stopped by and shot a ...
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a pedestrian safety enforcement operation in Wood Village on July 31, 2010 from 0800 a.m. though 1200 p.m. The operation is starting at 238th and Halsey, however it may possibly be moving to other nearby areas. Multnomah County Sheriff ...
The 2010 Portland Street of Dreams kicks off tonight with the Midsummer’s Night Dream charity event. I decided that on the day of opening night my presences wasn’t going to help the cause taking pictures of the last minute touches. Instead, I thought we’d look back at ...
Six Great Things to Do This Weekend... LEARN Heritage Home Tour 2010 Where: Greater Portland When: Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $50 for the general public, $35 for members Tip: Tickets...
Decadent 80's moves the newly remodeled Fez Lounge
where we conspire with dj Gregarious and Shut Up and Dance
to bring you one stop clubbing on Friday nights.
$5.00 gets you access top both floors!
Decadent 80's Every Friday in the lounge
Tonight with djs: Encrypted and ...
In yesterday's post about Devil's Kriek, Samurai Artist sparked a conversation about the souring properties of brettanomyces. Since sour beers are becoming more common, it's a timely discussion. Sourness may be tart and clean as in a Berliner Weisse, dry and austere as in some lambics, our ...
God, we haven’t played pinball in ages. Don’t know why – just haven’t picked up the flippers in who knows how long. And by “who knows how long,” we actually mean, like, two weeks. BUT STILL. Anyway, if you have hit the flippers lately, and you think you ...
Note: This should not be seen as my supporting this or any health care bill, but my agreeing with what I just heard Tony Bourdain say: "I consider myself a New Yorker first, an American second."
We’ll be having our regular Portland meeting on August 19, but meanwhile, I wanted to let you know that Callie Carroll is hosting an informal WordPress meetup/unconference in Hood River this Sunday, August 1! Here’s the information from her email to our Google Group (I didn’t ...
OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for
Friday, July 30, 2010 from 1–2pm
OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for Start Ups" with Leslie Bottomly of Ater Wynne
This webinar led by Leslie Bottomly, partner at Ater Wynne LLP, will cover employment law basics for start-ups. Topics ...
OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 4–6pm
Lane Powell, 601 Southwest 2nd Avenue #2100 Portland, OR 97204
OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation
As an early ...
There will a review of an interesting young artist later today but first just
a little notice...
I'll be unveiling the finished version of my essay "Vection"
for the exhibition of the same name tomorrow at 3:30. The show has been
incredibly well received (thanks
Huffington Post) and ...
Business Plan Development Seminar - August
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 from 4–6:30pm
Beaverton Public Library - Library/Conference Room
Business Plan Development Seminar - August
This seminar reviews all components of an effective, compelling business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certain information is important and how ...
OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 from 5–7pm
Backspace, 115 Northwest 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97209
OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1
OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk - Round 1 - Call for Applications - Due Friday, September 10 at 5:00 PM
Want to learn ...
OEN SwapMeet - September
Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 5–7pm
Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204
OEN SwapMeet - September
Drop by the OEN SwapMeet, a networking program specifically for people looking to connect with entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and the people who help them both grow. As the ...
OEN Member Orientation - Leveraging Your OEN Membership - September
Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 4–5pm
Portland, , OR 97204
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OEN offers many ways for you to connect with the Portland entrepreneurial community and leverage your contacts to create success for your business. Come to our next event ...
2010 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards Celebration
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 from 5:30–9pm
Portland, , OR 97204
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Join us at OEN's premier annual fundraising event to get inspired while you give entrepreneurs the support they deserve.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Doors open: 5:30 ...
Rendering of future OHSU School of Nursing Courtyard, courtesy OrangeWall Studios
In the early 1990s, Thomas Hacker Architects (now THA Architecture) designed two major buildings for Oregon Health & Science University's Marquam Hill campus, the Biomedical Information and Communications Center (BICC) in 1991 and the School of Nursing in 1992 ...
About six months ago I started doing the One Hundred Pushups and Two Hundred Situps training plans. (The situp name is a bit of a misnomer, in that they’re really curl-ups or crunches since actual “situps” — the type most of us learned as kids — are not all that ...
Schoolhouse Supplies hopes to gather enough school supplies and online contributions in August to equip 5,000 Portland children with essential items they otherwise would not have.
Teacher, principal, area director, Human Resources director: Cynthia Gilliam has served in many roles in public education. Now Portland Public Schools Superintendent Carole Smith has appointed her deputy superintendent.
Hello Dear Readers,
As I might have mentioned before. I do not really have computer access at home. Unless I figure out a way to sneak into my roommates rooms while they sleep (totally creepy), I do not have access to computers unless I am at work. Did you guys ...
Thanks all who attended yesterday’s field trip, WHERE DOES ENERGY COME FROM? Despite the day getting off to a rocky start (when the bus driver couldn’t seem to find our building!), 30 people came away with some greater understanding of energy and its history in the Columbia Gorge ...
MAX service is being restored. Riders should expect delays as service returns to its regular schedule.
MAX service is being restored. Riders should expect delays as service returns to its regular schedule.
More Italian Interest In Patty Mills
About 10 days ago I noted a story that said Virtus Bologna of the Italian league was interested in Blazers point guard Patty Mills.
Today, Sportando notes that another Italian team, Virtus Roma, "is trying to convince the Australian player to land in Europe ...
Brewpublic's bash to celebrate the finale of Oregon Craft Beer Month takes place Saturday July 31, 2010.
Due to a power outage, MAX service is disrupted between SE Powell Blvd and Clackamas Town Center stations. Shuttle buses providing alternative service. Riders should expect delays
It’s funny to me how we as people can usually say what we think we’d do, what we’d like to do or how we would like to respond in any given situation, but few of us are often right on the money when that moment arrives.
I ...
Now at OMSI.
(Photos: Scott Ewing)
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) has installed a solar canopy charging station for electric vehicles. The station includes infrastructure for charging e-bikes, and according to OMSI, it's the first such facility in North America to provide "a solution for the ...
Due to a power outage, MAX service is disrupted between SE Powell Blvd and Clackamas Town Center stations. Shuttle buses providing alternative service. Riders should expect delays.
Due to a power outage, MAX service is disrupted between SE Powell Blvd and Clackamas Town Center stations. Shuttle buses providing alternative service. Riders should expect delays.
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Debuted yesterday: the new Pac-10 Conference's logo. It's kind of a slick production, and quite stylish when placed next to the design it succeeded, a box with big type and the suggestion of the setting sun.
There are appropriate images. The Pacific-10, encompassing the states of Oregon ...
(Photo © J. Maus)
Dan Christensen, the TriMet bus operator who wrote an essay titled, "Portland: Kill this bicyclist!" on his personal blog is back behind the wheel.
After learning of the post on July 22nd, TriMet placed Christensen on administrative leave and notified the District Attorney and the Portland Police ...
Russian photographer Sergey Larenkov has taken old B&W photographs from World War II and painstakingly combined them with modern photos taken from the same perspective. The results are haunting and eerie, and very thought-provoking:
See the photos at Gizmodo.
In the silence of Quaker meetings I sometimes approach the kinds of revelations Thomas Merton, Trappist monk, poet and social activist, shares here.
Words stand between silence and silence: between the silence of things and the silence of our own being.
From moment to moment I remember with astonishment that ...
Have you ever wanted to volunteer, but worry about the time commitment? Now, just two hours can make a difference for the Oregon Red Cross.
Volunteers are signing up to help with "Buy A Blanket," a month-long campaign designed to educate Oregonians about the importance of preparedness and encourage their ...
Detail map of easements Metro has purchased.
Metro has secured rights to easements through four properties near the Portland-Gresham border that will allow them to expand the popular Marine Drive Trail.
Riding on the Marine Drive Trail.
(Photo © J. Maus)
Using funds from their $227 million, 2006 voter-approved natural areas ...
The Oregon Environmental Council has just released a free 28-page toolkit designed to help homeowners create and maintain the healthiest living environment possible. There are so many unregulated chemicals in products throughout our homes -- and not just cleaning products -- and the Eco-Healthy Homes Checkup Kit will help you figure out ...
We have the results from the recent draw. Both girls have perfect levels!!! Did I mention, that dinner the night before the blood draw included lots of Parmeseano Regiano tomatoes and garbanzo beans? Yay....I am so, so very excited that the levels came back perfect.
We had our metabolic ...
Note: I'm away from the computer for a few days, and so have re-posted some of my favorite items from recent years. Today's post was occasioned by the In-Bev purchase of Anheuser-Busch. I have added an update below the post.When I was a kid, my cousin--whom I ...
OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY PRESENTS INNOVATIVE SOLAR CANOPY CHARGING STATION
Portland, Ore. (July 30, 2010) - Through a collaborative effort from the SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), InSpec Group (InSpec), and Portland General Electric (PGE), the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) has installed a solar canopy charging ...
On the day that the controversial immigration law SB 1070 was introduced in Arizona, over a hundred people demonstrated in Holladay Park against the new law. Portland, Oregon, 29/07/2010
Originally the Act was signed into law by Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer on April 23rd 2010 and it ...
WHAT AN HONOR!!!!
CHECK US OUT IN THIS MONTH'S PORTLAND MONTHLY MAGAZINE!!!
63 THINGS EVERY PORTLANDER MUST DO!!!
Photo: Michael Cogliantry
Paige Powell gets floury with Katherine Lansdowne (left) and Morgan Grundstein-Helvey at Dovetail Bakery.
Go Vegan
ANDY WARHOL’S confidante and one-time associate publisher of his magazine, Interview ...
(Photos by Jim "K'Tesh" Parsons)
Yesterday, with notable transportation officials from around the region in attendance, TriMet officially cut the ribbon on their new 'Bike & Ride' facility at the Sunset Transit Center in Beaverton. With secure parking for 74 bikes, TriMet hopes the new service will make it easier ...
Today, we’ll be discussing breakfast options at the cart as part of Breakfast in Bridgetown, Paul Gerald’s weekly radio show. Paul is publishing the second edition of his book, Breakfast in Bridgetown, a great resource to find the out of the way spot for your morning needs. As ...
When I look at the date, I am aghast. When it turns August it is almost September. When it turns September, it's time for back-to-school. I guess it is almost that time, as our in-box has recently been inundated with various back-to-school solicitations/offers: prepared snack/lunch foods, this ...
I feel like a mole, you guys. A cartoon mole. The one who has the big glasses on who’s poking his nose out looking around for people. That’s me. At least that will be me starting tomorrow. Tomorrow I plan to make a big breakfast for Fancyhats and ...
How’s the market? I get that a lot. Here’s how a Portland tv station, the NBC-affiliate, recently answered the question.
First we’ll get the awful news out of the way . . .
Game 18: St. Louis 3 – Timbers 0 by mao at the Portland Timbers Blog at The Offside
Portland Timbers played their most pathetic match of the season, perhaps of all-time, in losing 3-0 AC St. Louis at Anheuser-Busch Soccer ...
The Evo 4G from Sprint is an impressive phone that won me over in the brief time I had one. The phone has a monster 4.3″ screen, a 1Ghz processor, awesome camera, and amazing 720p video recording capability. The phone comes by default with Android 2.1, the “Eclair ...
As this story tells us, the former Oregon quarterback now has a new website (with the obligatory photo of him hugging his grandmother) and a public relations firm helping him out.
First off, am I the only one who wonders where this kid got the money for a public relations ...
You are cordially invited to preview this highly anticipated Plein Air Gallery Show as a Collector's Award Sponsor.
Catered by our Collector Sponsor: Celilo Restaurant and Bar
Ticket price is $30. For writers who participate in the event, the preview party is just an additional $10 beyond your registration ...
I give Oregon State coach Mike Riley a lot of credit for having the nerve to stand up and not go all political correct on us with how he feels about the new alignment in the conference:
“I would split it right down the middle,” Riley said. “I want to ...
Check out our fantabulous new Twisted swag!
Let us begin with our collection of Twisted logo canvas tote bags. So many colors, so much high quality, 100% cotton construction… Just $10 – and don’t forget you get a 5% Twisted Pride discount when you bring it into the shop!
And ...
Today, July 30st 2010, is the 11th annual System Administrators Appreciation Day (always the last Friday in July).
Amongst other things . . .
A sysadmin unpacked the server for this website from its box, installed an operating system, patched it for security, made sure the power and air conditioning was working in ...
Wieden+Kennedy is pleased to invite you to a very special first Thursday opening featuring Aaron Koblin and his works. The event is open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
Aaron Koblin is an artist specializing in data visualization. His work takes social and infrastructural data and uses ...
As the ship carrying my uncle from occupied Germany entered American waters, my uncle stepped outside for a glimpse of his new home. It was 1950, and as a Polish-born Jew with few surviving family members and fewer connections, he had wrangled a visa through the machinations of a distant ...