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This page is where stuff on the [[PortlandWiki|main page]]'s [[PortlandWiki#News|news section]] goes when it changes from ''news'' to ''olds''. Observe forgotten current events and primitive human societies from the dawn of time!
This page is where stuff on the [[PortlandWiki|main page]]'s [[PortlandWiki#News|news section]] goes when it changes from ''news'' to ''olds''. Observe forgotten current events, humorous behavior and other hijinks of primitive human societies from the dawn of time!


=== Wednesday | August 18, 2010 ===
==Earlier Months==
[[File:Salem-Witch-Trial-Hangings.jpg|thumb|Salem Witch Trial Hangings]]
'''"Mob Mentality" Breeds "Irrational Hatred" In Portland, Oregon'''<br />
Facebook comments threatening "fat, sick, twisted bitches" with "a tall tree and a short rope" invoke memories of "Salem Witch Trials," when "innocent women were condemned" for supposedly making a "covenant with the devil." Exposes Portland's "ugly side."<br />
Go to story: [http://thesop.org/story/opinion/2010/08/18/why-a-mob-mentality-an-irrational-hatred-for-dede-spicher-and-terri-horman.php Why a Mob Mentality, an Irrational Hatred for DeDe Spicher and Terri Horman?]


=== Tuesday | August 17, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/April 2011|April 2011]]
'''Portland-Area Home Sales Plummet 30%'''<br />
"...it feels like the bottom just fell out..."<br />
Go to story: [http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2010/08/end_of_tax_credit_hits_portlan.html Portland-area closed sales of homes fall 30% in July]


=== Monday | August 16, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/March 2011|March 2011]]
'''Let's Widen The Expressway To Hell!'''<br />
Responses to call for a rational, long-term transportation plan:
*Step hard on the gas pedal.
*Rack up more frequent flyer miles.
*Drill baby drill!<br />
Go to story: [http://blog.oregonlive.com/myoregon/2010/08/get_a_transportation_plan_oreg.html Get a transportation plan, Oregon]


=== Sunday | August 15, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/February 2011|February 2011]]
'''Portland's "Charms" Backfire'''<br />
City ends up looking "a lot like Fayetteville."<br />
Go to story: [http://www.nwaonline.com/news/2010/aug/15/commentary-portland-oregon-charms-20100815/ Portland, Oregon Charms CITY A LOT LIKE FAYETTEVILLE]


=== Saturday | August 14, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/January 2011|January 2011]]
'''Lackluster Local Lucre Licks Lone Lesbian Lounge'''<br />
The Egyptian Club, Portland's only lesbian bar, to close doors for good October 9th.<br />
Go to story: [http://www.shewired.com/Article.cfm?ID=25581 Portland Oregon's Lone Lesbian Bar Closing for Good]


=== Friday | August 13, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/December 2010|December 2010]]
'''As Friday The 13th Dawns, Gloom Lurks In Shadows'''<br />
Portland forecast: sunny and hot. "Much warmer than yesterday."<br />
Go to story: [http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=97209&wuSelect=WEATHER 5-Day Forecast for ZIP Code 97209]


=== Thursday | August 12, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/November 2010|November 2010]]
'''Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Popping Up In Portland'''<br />
Pentagon covetously sets sights on faraway lands selfishly hoarding large lithium-ion reserves. Possible invasion targets seen.<br />
Go to story: [http://www.mobilemag.com/2010/08/12/game-changer-first-public-quick-charge-station-for-evs-installed-in-portland/ Game Changer: First public quick-charge station for EVs installed in Portland]


=== Wednesday | August 11, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/October 2010|October 2010]]
'''Heartless County Bureaucrats Threaten Entrepreneurial Tot With Hefty Fine'''<br />
Public outcry assures that seven year-old lemonade impresario gets to take her mom to Disneyland anyway.<br />
Go to story: [http://www.examiner.com/x-2759-Business-and-Finance-Examiner~y2010m8d11-Seven-year-old-entrepreneur-raises-cash-for-Disneyland Seven year old entrepreneur raises cash for Disneyland]


=== Tuesday | August 10, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/September 2010|September 2010]]
'''A Bridge Too Wide'''<br />
Ten lane span threatens to drive ''even more'' highly-dangerous motor vehicles into city. No end in sight to roadway slaughter, fossil fuel depletion, resource war proliferation.<br />
Go to story: [http://news.opb.org/article/10864-oregon-washington-leaders-agree-key-i-5-bridge-details/ Oregon, Washington Leaders Agree On Key I-5 Bridge Details]


=== Tuesday | May 25, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/August 2010|August 2010]]
Portland's architectural landmark, [[United States Custom House]], officially goes on the [http://www.auctionrp.com/Property_details.cfm?id=1166 auction block] today. Previous efforts to turn the building into a [http://djcoregon.com/news/2007/07/05/custom-house-vacant-2-years-after-rehab-deal/ 82-room boutique hotel] or house Portland's [http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2009/04/us_custom_house_may_house_inte.html International School] fell through. Ideas for turning the building into a home for a [http://blog.oregonlive.com/oldtown/2007/10/home_for_public_market.html Public Market], Sustainability Center or a Rose City Campus for the University of Oregon went nowhere. A couple of months ago, the Oregonian's [http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/anna_griffin/ Anna Griffin] thoughtfully [http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/anna_griffin/index.ssf/2010/03/someone_with_a_vision_should_t.html observed] that someone with "with a vision" should turn their vision for what should happen with this Portland treasure into reality. Here's a chance to step up and take that challenge. What is your vision for the [[United States Custom House | U.S. Custom House]]? Don't be shy; describe your vision [[United States Custom House | here]].


=== Tuesday | March 23, 2010 ===
* [[Old news/Early 2010|Early 2010]]
* Portland's message to upscale consumerism: "Take a hike!" [http://www.marketwatch.com/story/portland-oregon-saks-fifth-avenue-to-close-2010-03-23?reflink=MW_news_stmp Portland, Oregon Saks Fifth Avenue to Close]. MarketWatch


=== Friday | December 18, 2009 ===
* [[Old news/Late 2009|Late 2009]]
* [http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=126116110490784900 Economist says Portland's economic strategy isn't working]. Portland Tribune
* [http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=126120099927589200 Gold Coin]


=== Friday | November 6, 2009 ===
== References ==
* [http://blog.oregonlive.com/commuting/2009/11/us_26_tunnels_need_a_bath.html Vista Ridge tunnel partly closed tonight for high-pressure washing]
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