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More funding needs in Jefferson area schools
Guest Post by Nicole BreedloveJefferson cluster parent Recently, I posted a message from the GetInvolvedWithJeffSchools listserve regarding urgent funding needs. This is a follow up, again from that listserve and posted with permission.…
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Moon Aura
Taken during the lunar eclipse yesterday evening. Steve took some lovely shots around Portland, including a beautiful one of the moon over the Fremont Bridge, and some interesting compositions with the St Johns…
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Environmental Impacts of Leafblowers
Not what you might think. Short article. I recommend you click and read it for yourself. While you’re there, if you find the Sightline Institute‘s site interesting you may sign up in the…
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Next Up at City Council, 2/20/08 – Note: Another property tax levy coming your way
The Portland City Council Agenda shows a rare evening hearing: WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM, FEBRUARY 20, 2008 257 TIME CERTAIN: 6:00 PM – Refer renewal of Children’s Levy to City voters as a local…
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A biofuels fact
At least, I consider it a fact unless someone has evidence to the contrary. I heard it from Erwin Bergman, a retired engineer and Cully Association of Neighbors volunteer, who over several years…
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Another call to rethink biofuels
A message from Mike Houck, Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute here in Portland, posted with permission: Biofuels Deemed a Greenhouse Threat I know Tim Searchinger well. We worked together in D. C.…
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