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Monday | September 20, 2010

Gabriel Park's bridge to wonderland.

Day 172: Gabriel Park
The one hundred and seventy-second thing you can do, according to "365 Things to do in Portland."
Go to story: Day 172: Gabriel Park
Go to website: Gabriel Park, SW 45th Avenue & SW Vermont Street, Portland

Sunday | September 19, 2010

Lucky ducky.

U of O Shows PSU "The 69"
Despite Ducks' willingness to "play ball," Vikings fumble.
Go to story: Ducks Rout Portland State 69-0

Saturday | September 18, 2010

Roadway slaughter comparison by city.

Portland Roadway Slaughter Lower Than Other U.S. Towns
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.
Go to story: Portland Rated Safest Traffic City in America! Woot!
Go to study: The New York City Pedestrian Safety Study & Action Plan, New York City Department of Transportation, August 2010 (PDF)

Friday | September 17, 2010

PARK(ing) 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!
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.
Go to stories:
PARK(ING) DAY: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 2010
Celebrate PARK(ing) Day and The Intertwine! Parking spaces transform into mini-parks on September 17
September 17 is World Park(ing) Day
Tiny Parks Sprout In Parking Spots
Bumpy Ride

Thursday | September 16, 2010

White Stag welcomes you to Old Town.

Yet Another Facelift For White Stag Sign?
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.
Go to story: Portland now owner of Made in Oregon sign

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.

"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

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