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Life-force Vibrations (Free subscription) | 08/27/2008
When I was a kid, my parents took us every Sunday, to what I often refer to as, the First Church of OMSI. If you aren't from Portland, you might not know what OMSI stands for: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry . You see, my parents were not religious, they believed in science and the supernatural, and the closest they ever came were our Sunday trips to see OMSI exibits. My first views of the ape...
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West Coast Crafty (Free subscription) | 08/25/2008
I’ve lived in Oregon for eleven years and somehow never made it to the state fair until this year — which is so weird when I stop and think about it, because when I lived in North Carolina I hardly ever missed it. But you know how you never get around to doing all the [...]
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West Coast Crafty (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Hey, just wanted to mention that I’m going to be on the AM Northwest show again tomorrow (Friday, 8/15), making earrings from Bead Simple — a pair of sparkly Solo Earrings and a dangly pair of Low and Swingy Earrings, too. They made a special request for me to bring Pearl along so she might [...]
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Green Car Congress (Free subscription) | 08/02/2008
Portland (Oregon) General Electric (PGE) is developing a network of charging stations for plug-in hybrid electric and all-electric vehicles. The move responds to customers’ concerns about climate change and volatile gas prices, and anticipates the plan of car manufacturers to...
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Global Security (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Guam Shipyard, Santa Rita, Guam, is being awarded a $11,503,941 firm-fixed-price contract for a 55-calendar-day regular overhaul of Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194). Ericsson is one of Military Sealift Command’s 14 fleet replenishment oilers that provide underway replenishment of fuel to Navy combat ships at sea. The contract includes options that, if...
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BikePortland.org (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
(Photo sent in by reader) A new traffic sign at the northeast corner of SE Water and SE Caruthers offers a stern reminder for those who pass by on two wheels: “BICYCLISTS MUST FOLLOW STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC DIRECTIONS!” The area (just south of OMSI) is currently the site of a major construction project being managed by ODOT, [...]
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Metroblogging Portland (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
The boyfriend and I attended the adults’-only night at OMSI this week and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - even moreso than I had hoped. This is a truly fantastic idea - the request came for those 21 & over (though I did spy some teenage-looking peoples) to enjoy OMSI without the presence of the younguns. [...]
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Fark.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
2008-07-10 02:21:43 PM I'm sure I'll understand when I have kids of my own.Wait, no. No, I won't. You know, we talk about women becoming more independent over the years and realizing their value outside the home and their positions as wives and mothers, and the shiat like this just kicks them back to the medieval age. 2008-07-10 02:32:15 PM 2008-07-10 02:35:48 PM I thought the only point of Summer...
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Thomas Net (Free subscription) | 07/09/2008
School is out, and for kids that means plenty of free time. One way to get them away from the TV and out of the house is a summer science camp, where they can have some fun and perhaps spark an interest in science or engineering activities.
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BlueOregon (Free subscription) | 07/02/2008
It's gotta suck to be Allen Alley. Imagine: It's your first political campaign. You're running for state treasurer. The only meaningful experience you have in public policy and politics is being the deputy chief of staff to the Governor. Obviously, his endorsement (call it a reference from your former boss) is going to be important. But you don't have his endorsement. He's endorsed the other guy. In...
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PortlandOnline (Free subscription) | 06/25/2008
indicate that the general public may have many misconceptions and lack fundamental knowledge about sewage overflows. While most participants (90%) thought that sewage sometimes does flow into the waterways near Portland, typically they severely underestimated or did not know how many times a year overflows occur. Similarly, few participants were able to accurately explain why overflows happen or when...
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BlueOregon (Free subscription) | 06/13/2008
By Robert Elan of Portland, Oregon. Robert describes himself as "a teacher and artist." If your idea of vacation is to “get away” from the stress of your daily routine, relax, enjoy new surroundings, sit in a café, settle down with a good book, relax at a spa or try a new restaurant or a museum, then why not just stay in Portland? AAA is encouraging the idea of “Staycations” to fight high gas prices....
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shimandsons (Free subscription) | 06/03/2008
:: last friday :: celebrated Big J's preschool graduation with a luau at school [he was really happier than he looks] :: :: trip to OMSI to look at the dinosaur exhibit [again] + watch Sea Monsters at the Omnimax...
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PortlandOnline (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
Light rail bridge will connect South Waterfront and OMSI
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PortlandOnline (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
Press ReleaseMay 1, 2008 Contact: Cheryl Kuck, PDOT, 503-823-5552Or: Steve Iwata, Planning, 503-823-9904Or: Karen Kane, Metro, 503-797-1942 River Partnership Committee recommends transit bridge location Bridge across Willamette River to carry light rail, streetcar, bus, cyclists and walkers(PORTLAND, OR) – The Willamette River Partnership Committee, a group that includes property owners and neighborhood...
