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| === Saturday | September 18, 2010 ===
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| [[File:Nyc-traffic-study.png|thumb|Roadway slaughter comparison by city.]]
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| '''Portland Roadway Slaughter Lower Than Other U.S. Towns'''<br />
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| 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 />
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| 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 />
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| 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)
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| === Friday | September 17, 2010 ===
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| [[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.]] | |
| '''Today Is PARK(ing) Day!'''<br /> | |
| 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.<br />
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| [http://parkingday.org/ PARK(ING) DAY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2010]<br />
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| [http://www.theintertwine.org/parkingday.php Celebrate PARK(ing) Day and The Intertwine! Parking spaces transform into mini-parks on September 17]<br />
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| [http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/september-17-is-world-parking-day-2081514.html September 17 is World Park(ing) Day]<br />
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| [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113005527 Tiny Parks Sprout In Parking Spots]<br />
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| [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/books/review/Vanderbilt-t.html Bumpy Ride]
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| === Thursday | September 16, 2010 ===
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| [[File:White Stag sign (night).jpg|thumb|White Stag welcomes you to Old Town.]]
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| '''Yet Another Facelift For White Stag Sign?'''<br />
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| 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.<br />
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| Go to story: [http://djcoregon.com/news/2010/09/15/portland-now-owner-of-made-in-oregon-sign/ Portland now owner of Made in Oregon sign]
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| === Wednesday | September 15, 2010 ===
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| '''Less Than 0.01 Percent Of Food Stamp Funds Spent At Farmers' Markets'''<br />
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| "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."<br />
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| Go to story: [http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iAdGrfR6e0EwTnXWFWwNhi1WTDXgD9I8759G0 Farmers' markets draw few food stamp users]
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| === Tuesday | September 14, 2010 === | |
| [[File:470px-The Scream.jpg|thumb|"Disturbance" blamed.]]
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| '''"Disturbance" Blamed As Source Of Woes'''<br />
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| Unwilling to find source of peace deep within, Old Town resident blames "external disturbances" instead.<br />
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| Go to story: [http://portland.everyblock.com/city-911-calls/by-date/2010/9/14/285782/ DISTURBANCE]
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| === Monday | September 13, 2010 ===
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| '''Help Wanted: Professional [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malingering Malingerer]'''<br />
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| 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."<br />
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| Go to story: [http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/hea/1942908413.html Simulated Patient Position available (Portland, OR )]
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| === Sunday | September 12, 2010 ===
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| [[File:Zombies NightoftheLivingDead.jpg|thumb|Eating Out: A community of like-minded eaters, coming together.]]
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| '''Enjoy Life--Eat Out More Often [http://www.restaurant.org/aboutus/history/ *]'''<br />
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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 />
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| 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]
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