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=== Monday | December 20, 2010 === | |||
[[File:Peace-and-love-and-unity.jpg|thumb|Peace, Love, Unity, Understanding. And, uh, no more bomb plots or flaming soda bottles, please.]] | |||
'''Peace, Love, Unity & Understanding Fills Pioneer Square'''<br /> | |||
"A few hundred people" gathered at [[Pioneer Courthouse Square]] early Sunday afternoon to participate in a peace rally dubbed "A Call for Love and Understanding: Responding to Violence with Unity." The event was organized by more than two dozen faith-based organizations including the Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, Oregon. [[Portland's Living Room]] was the site of an alleged bomb plot on November 26, 2010. [[Mohamed Osman Mohamud]], a 19-year-old Corvallis resident, was arrested for wanting to set off a bomb during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony happening in the [[Pioneer Courthouse Square|Square]] that evening. The Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center was the apparent target of someone who tossed a flaming plastic soda bottle full of gasoline into the mosque on Nov. 28, 2010.<br /> | |||
:''Go to story'': [http://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/article_86f4f510-0c09-11e0-8c79-001cc4c002e0.html Portland rally draws support for peace] | |||
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=== Sunday | December 19, 2010 === | === Sunday | December 19, 2010 === | ||
[[File:Davy, kos, others pioneer-square.jpg|thumb|Awesome folks hanging out at awesome [[Pioneer Courthouse Square]] awesomely.]] | [[File:Davy, kos, others pioneer-square.jpg|thumb|Awesome folks hanging out at awesome [[Pioneer Courthouse Square]] awesomely.]] | ||
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"Shiny new bright skaters: [[Awnry O’Hulligan]] joined [[GNR]], and the [[Heathers]] drafted [[Teqkill’ya]], [[White Flight]], [[Shame Girl]], and [[Uff-Da]]. Recent departures: GNR lost [[Cher the Pain]], [[Axl Blows]], and [[Knocker Brown]] to retirement. The Heathers are losing [[Viagrra Falls]], and the skater formerly known as [[Mick U Cry]] is now skating for the [[Wheels of Justice]] only as [[Mick Swagger]]. [[Rhea Derange]] is also going travel team only, and [[Rose the Rioter]] said goodbye. The [[High Rollers]] have been standing pat since September. Big changes are afoot this week as the [[Fresh Meat]] draft is coming up on Thursday."<br /> | "Shiny new bright skaters: [[Awnry O’Hulligan]] joined [[GNR]], and the [[Heathers]] drafted [[Teqkill’ya]], [[White Flight]], [[Shame Girl]], and [[Uff-Da]]. Recent departures: GNR lost [[Cher the Pain]], [[Axl Blows]], and [[Knocker Brown]] to retirement. The Heathers are losing [[Viagrra Falls]], and the skater formerly known as [[Mick U Cry]] is now skating for the [[Wheels of Justice]] only as [[Mick Swagger]]. [[Rhea Derange]] is also going travel team only, and [[Rose the Rioter]] said goodbye. The [[High Rollers]] have been standing pat since September. Big changes are afoot this week as the [[Fresh Meat]] draft is coming up on Thursday."<br /> | ||
:''Go to story'': [http://www.rosecityrollers.com/blog/2010/12/skater-resources-update/ Skater Resources Update] | :''Go to story'': [http://www.rosecityrollers.com/blog/2010/12/skater-resources-update/ Skater Resources Update] | ||
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Revision as of 07:19, 20 December 2010
News
Monday | December 20, 2010
Peace, Love, Unity & Understanding Fills Pioneer Square
"A few hundred people" gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square early Sunday afternoon to participate in a peace rally dubbed "A Call for Love and Understanding: Responding to Violence with Unity." The event was organized by more than two dozen faith-based organizations including the Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, Oregon. Portland's Living Room was the site of an alleged bomb plot on November 26, 2010. Mohamed Osman Mohamud, a 19-year-old Corvallis resident, was arrested for wanting to set off a bomb during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony happening in the Square that evening. The Salman Alfarisi Islamic Center was the apparent target of someone who tossed a flaming plastic soda bottle full of gasoline into the mosque on Nov. 28, 2010.
- Go to story: Portland rally draws support for peace
Sunday | December 19, 2010
Pioneer Square Is Like Totally Awesomely The Bomb!
Tanya I asks: "Awesome places to hang out in portland oregon?"
Matt E answers: "i like to go to pioneer square..."
Anndra agrees: "yeah pioneer square is pretty awesome..."
Sara suggests: "Go to travelportland.com/visitors You can see a whole bunch of stuff."
- Go to awesome story: Awesome places to hang out in portland oregon?
- Go to awesome rally: Rally against violence set for bomb plot site
Saturday | December 18, 2010
Study Highlights Importance Of International Trade In Portland's Economy
"The International Trade Study[1] reveals that 470,000 Oregon jobs are associated with exporting and importing activities in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. Portland-metro accounts for 268,000 of those jobs. Additionally, the study says that workers in export-oriented firms earn between 9 and 18 percent more than their counterparts in non-export-oriented firms..."
- Go to story: New study looks at Portland trade
- Go to study: International Trade Study
- Go to Sustainable Local Economy website: Sustainable Business Network of Portland
Friday | December 17, 2010
Awwww!
"Claus is a nice young boy looking for his furever home. He came to OHS through (Oregon Humane Society's) Second Chance program from Merced County Animal Control. Claus is a very happy and loving boy who can be overwhelmed in new situations. Once he feels secure he will reward you with his kisses and fun-loving nature. Are you interested in a small dog that enjoys going on walks then cuddling up on the couch, why not come down and meet Claus?"
- Go to story: Shelter Dogs Available For Adoption
- Go to OHS: Oregon Humane Society
- Go to Claus the dog: Sponsor me!
Thursday | December 16, 2010
Do You Read, Or Know Someone Who Does?
Do you or that someone you know ever feel "Portland-Curious"? Or do you just want to expand your personal library by another nine Portland-oriented books? Well, it's your lucky day! Portland's Neighborhood Notes has got nine "must-read" suggestions for you.
Wednesday | December 15, 2010
Liquor License Required To Drive Food Cart Booze Sales
Are you longing for the good ol' "three martini lunch" days, but a paucity of time and loose change forces you to stumble over to the nearest food cart for lunch? Take heart! Portland food cart operators feel your pain and are applying for the licenses necessary to fill you with spirits.
Go to story: Food cart owners eye possibility of liquor licenses, as Portland and Oregon officials hash out a plan
Tuesday | December 14, 2010
New "Fresh Meat" Rose City Rollers Roll In As Veterans Roll Out
"Shiny new bright skaters: Awnry O’Hulligan joined GNR, and the Heathers drafted Teqkill’ya, White Flight, Shame Girl, and Uff-Da. Recent departures: GNR lost Cher the Pain, Axl Blows, and Knocker Brown to retirement. The Heathers are losing Viagrra Falls, and the skater formerly known as Mick U Cry is now skating for the Wheels of Justice only as Mick Swagger. Rhea Derange is also going travel team only, and Rose the Rioter said goodbye. The High Rollers have been standing pat since September. Big changes are afoot this week as the Fresh Meat draft is coming up on Thursday."
- Go to story: Skater Resources Update
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