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=== Wednesday | September 15, 2010 === | |||
'''Less Than 0.01 Percent Of Food Stamp Funds Spent At Farmers' Markets'''<br /> | |||
"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 /> | |||
Go to story: [http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iAdGrfR6e0EwTnXWFWwNhi1WTDXgD9I8759G0 Farmers' markets draw few food stamp users] | |||
=== Tuesday | September 14, 2010 === | === Tuesday | September 14, 2010 === | ||
[[File:470px-The Scream.jpg|thumb|"Disturbance" blamed.]] | [[File:470px-The Scream.jpg|thumb|"Disturbance" blamed.]] | ||
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Uncontrollable "rowdy, lawless" behavior at illegal NE Portland gambling den leaves city toothless.<br /> | Uncontrollable "rowdy, lawless" behavior at illegal NE Portland gambling den leaves city toothless.<br /> | ||
Go to story: [http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=128398076102012500 Poker gamble fails to pay off] | Go to story: [http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=128398076102012500 Poker gamble fails to pay off] | ||
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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
Saturday | September 11, 2010
Today is "national fly the flag" or "burn someone's holy book" day!
Tea Party militia groups urge Americans to "fly the flag," while dominionist 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.
Go to story: GROUP TO BURN 9/11 COMMISSION REPORT AT ANNIVERSARY GATHERING
Friday | September 10, 2010
Bonghits With Blumenauer In Bridgetown
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) rolls into Portland for 39th annual convention.
Go to story: NORML National Conference In Portland, OR
Thursday | September 9, 2010
Texas Hold 'Em Fever Overwhelms House Of Pain
Uncontrollable "rowdy, lawless" behavior at illegal NE Portland gambling den leaves city toothless.
Go to story: Poker gamble fails to pay off