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Wednesday | September 22, 2010

Homeless dispersal policy results.

Portland's Homeless Populations: "Keep 'em helpless, hopeless and above all, atomized."
Why not add "barefoot and pregnant" to that list? "But if people have no choice, it's my preference that they find smaller, dispersed places to camp." - Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish
Go to story: The Coldest Shoulder: Portland Rousts a Homeless Camp that Tried to be Something More
Go to camp ground: Free Camping in the National Forests: It's called dispersed camping and it's free.

Tuesday | September 21, 2010

"Luring" and "grooming" minors upheld.

Porno Perverts Pummel Oregon's DOJ
Uncle Creepy can continue engaging in "practices of 'luring' and 'grooming' that expose minors to sexually explicit materials in the hopes of lowering their inhibitions against engaging in sexual conduct."
Go to story: Powell’s, ACLU and Allies Beat Anti-Porn Law at U.S. Court of Appeals

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

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