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November 2008
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November 2007 ArchivesThe Consumerist brings news that Oregon's school lunches are making the grade. The Center For Science in the Public Interest has upgraded Oregon from an F to an A-. Oregon and Kentucky are the only states to earn A's. (Link) If you're a Portland foodie, you've probably already read this morning's profile of Michael Hebb(eroy) in the NY Times. If you're not, it's a great introduction to a fascinating chapter in Portland food history. This quote must grate (sorry) with a lot of people here: "I decided to live differently and create differently with the hope that people would see that. But I became the distinct scapegoat for the fall of Ripe... Last night, we aired Amy Troy's special report on bikes & cars in Portland. The take-home message from that piece: there are more people riding in Portland, but the number of accidents has remained stable over the last few years. Hence, riding is safer now than it was a few years ago. (For more on what went into the story, see <... And now there's a text version to go along with the video version. The Times calls it "In Portland, Cultivating a Culture of Two Wheels." It goes on to say Yet in a city often uncomfortable with corporate gloss, what is most distinctive about the emerging cycling industry here is the growing number of smaller busi... Local faves "The Decemberists" have pulled the plug on the rest of their US tour, just weeks after cutting short a trip through Europe (the band's site is down, so no link right now, but check it for yourself at www.decemberists.com) In a post on their website, the band cites the illness of one of its members. They hoped canceling some European dates would allow time to heal, but that turned out not to be the case. |
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