Bye Bye, Wi-Fi
Sunday June 29, 2008
Living without a connection to the Internet makes me uncomfortable, and of course, it's an occupational hazard since I write for the Web. As a laptop-toter, I have the option ... Read More
See the Fireworks!
Friday June 27, 2008
I'm not sure where June went, but the Fourth of July is right around the corner. With any luck, we'll have a sun-filled holiday, and it'll be prime for the ... Read More
Take a Mini Vacation
Thursday June 26, 2008
Big trips can be fantastic, but sometimes, a three-day weekend can do the trick, too. In that case, I recommend sticking pretty close to home, so you minimize your time ... Read More
Gay Pride Portland
Monday June 23, 2008
Portlander Kathy Belge covered this year's Gay Pride festival. See her photo gallery and read her Lesbian Life blog on About.com.
Also, see what the media has said about Portland as ... Read More
Summer Reading + Writing
Wednesday June 18, 2008
The Multnomah County Library has summer promotions to encourage reading and writing.
The Teen Writing contest is open to students in grades 6 – 12. To enter, write your best ... Read More
Day Labor Central Opens in Portland
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Good news for day laborers in our city: Now there's an official location to gather and find work: at the corner of Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and and ... Read More
Portland Without Cars
Wednesday June 11, 2008
OK, so maybe we're not going car-free anytime soon, but the Towards Carfree Cities conference is happening this week in Portland: June 16-20, 2008 at various venues around town.
To ... Read More
More Portland Voodoo
Monday June 9, 2008
The doughnut shop made famous by putting such ingredients as Pepto Bismol and Captain Crunch inside (or on top of) their fried creations has expanded. In addition to their original ... Read More
Gus Van Sant Film Trilogy
Saturday June 7, 2008
Starting on June 13, the NW Film Center will be highlighting three films from Gus Van Sant, known as the Death Trilogy.
From the press release:
"These three films are derived from ... Read More
Sell Your Books Online
Monday June 2, 2008
As if Powell's wasn't already one of the coolest stores ever, now you can sell your used books without first lugging them all to the store. It's a convenient if ... Read More
Better Than a Cab (Cheaper, Too!)
Sunday June 1, 2008
We all know that drinking and driving is a bad idea. So, for those nights of imbibing, having a designated driver is a smart move. But sometimes, it just doesn't ... Read More