ABC News: People of the Year: Bloggers
As a driving force in politics this year, bloggers covered the 2004 presidential campaigns and election. Political candidates also used them as valuable campaign tools.
This week, their influence has become readily apparent. Dozens of bloggers have been filing firsthand reports from the areas devastated by southern Asia's deadly tsunamis.
Bloggers around the world have made themselves useful, encouraging donations to relief groups, posting the names of the missing and expressing sympathy for the victims.
Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Massive Public Response to Tsunami Aid Appeals
Reuters - People worldwide opened their hearts and wallets on Thursday to give millions of dollars to the victims of Asia's tsunamis, jamming phone lines and web sites and outpacing their own governments in their generosity.
Oh no you didn't...
I work at tech support for Portland State. A caller phoned me this afternoon asking me to reset the password for her account, as she had forgotten it. She had faxed me a copy of her ID, in accordance with our policy.
The faxed copy of her ID, the numbers were not all legible.
So, I asked her to please tell me what her student ID number was.
"I faxed it," she said.
"Yes ma'am, I understand that. Unfortunately, not all of the numbers are readable. Could you read them to me please?"
I then hear the woman frantically digging through her purse. Slamming it, cursing under her breath.
"123456789" as she read me her ID, in a machine gun, rapid style, inaudible fashion. She then said, "Thats the number you have right in front of you.."
"I'm sorry," I said. "Would you mind reading it again a bit slower?"
She didn't.
Again with the machine gun thing.
I asked her for her login name, which eventually allowed me to fulfill her request and give her the new password she needed.
"123456789" I said.
Machine gun style.
She said she couldn't hear me.
I was shocked.
The faxed copy of her ID, the numbers were not all legible.
So, I asked her to please tell me what her student ID number was.
"I faxed it," she said.
"Yes ma'am, I understand that. Unfortunately, not all of the numbers are readable. Could you read them to me please?"
I then hear the woman frantically digging through her purse. Slamming it, cursing under her breath.
"123456789" as she read me her ID, in a machine gun, rapid style, inaudible fashion. She then said, "Thats the number you have right in front of you.."
"I'm sorry," I said. "Would you mind reading it again a bit slower?"
She didn't.
Again with the machine gun thing.
I asked her for her login name, which eventually allowed me to fulfill her request and give her the new password she needed.
"123456789" I said.
Machine gun style.
She said she couldn't hear me.
I was shocked.
Monday, December 27, 2004
Suns Nash is Player of the Week
For the third consecutive week and fifth time in the first eight weeks of the season, a Suns player was named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week as Steve Nash took the honor for December 20-26. Nash is the third Suns player (Amaré Stoudemire-2, Shawn Marion-2) to win a POW award this season.
Nash guided the Suns to a perfect 3-0 week and extended the team's winning streak to 11 games, tying the second-longest win streak in franchise history. In last night's 106-94 victory over Toronto, Nash set an NBA record for most consecutive winning games with double figures in assists with 11 (prev. 10, Magic Johnson, twice in 1986-87).
Nash guided the Suns to a perfect 3-0 week and extended the team's winning streak to 11 games, tying the second-longest win streak in franchise history. In last night's 106-94 victory over Toronto, Nash set an NBA record for most consecutive winning games with double figures in assists with 11 (prev. 10, Magic Johnson, twice in 1986-87).
Home for the holidays
PortlandTribune.com - Sometimes the holidays aren’t really the holidays without at least one visit to the airport.
That’s when the holiday really gets started, when families scattered around the globe the rest of the year become whole again. Children return home from college, soldiers come home from war and grandparents get all wide-eyed at how much the grandchildren have grown.
Something about holiday greetings at the airport helps us gloss over the pains of the year in the face of the promise of good times to come.
That’s when the holiday really gets started, when families scattered around the globe the rest of the year become whole again. Children return home from college, soldiers come home from war and grandparents get all wide-eyed at how much the grandchildren have grown.
Something about holiday greetings at the airport helps us gloss over the pains of the year in the face of the promise of good times to come.
Friday, December 24, 2004
Santa smiles on Suns
The Suns -- winners of nine in a row earlier this season -- improved to 23-3, the NBA's best start since the Bulls went 41-3 in 1995-96.
Steve Nash had 17 points and 14 assists, and sealed the victory with four free throws in the last 23.1 seconds. Nash has had at least 10 assists in each of the 10 victories. Only Magic Johnson -- in 1986-87 -- has managed that feat in NBA history.
Nash can become the first player ever to hand out at least 10 assists in eleven straight wins when Phoenix hosts Toronto Sunday.
Last night, the Suns became the first team in NBA history to win 10 in a row after a 50-loss season.
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Play ball?
Baseball Boosters Watching DC Expos Deal
Washington DC's surprise rejection last week of a baseball financing plan that had been agreed to only the day before has gotten Portland baseball enthusiasts excited.
Washington DC's surprise rejection last week of a baseball financing plan that had been agreed to only the day before has gotten Portland baseball enthusiasts excited.
Skating Championship to Draw Thousands to Portland
In early January more than a hundred thousand figure skating fans are expected to descend on Portland for the 2005 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Organizers are expecting big names and a big economic impact.
Portland Launches 10-Year Homelessness Plan
OPB News - Portland Monday became one of the first cities on the West Coast to launch a federally-backed 10 year plan to end homelessness.
'Lemony Snicket' Tops Box Office in Debut
Nice tip
At 22-3, Steve Nash and the Suns are off to the NBA's best start since Dallas had the same record with Nash at the point in 2002. Not bad for a team that didn't get its 22nd win until March 15 last year.
Shaq issues Kobe a Christmas warning
Exercise Program Specially Fit to Needs of Mentally Ill People
latimes.com
In Shape, a year old project, is designed to provide regular structured exercise for people with mental illness. The project also includes education in nutrition, weight loss and behavior modification. Each participant works with a mentor, and all classes and training take place in mixed settings among people who are not mentally ill.
The unusual, community-based effort targets a population that has been largely overlooked by a physical fitness boom that caters to an array of groups — from older people to babies to the physically disabled — but typically not to people with mental illness. Experts view In Shape as a model to improve the lives and life spans of millions of people with mental illness.
In Shape, a year old project, is designed to provide regular structured exercise for people with mental illness. The project also includes education in nutrition, weight loss and behavior modification. Each participant works with a mentor, and all classes and training take place in mixed settings among people who are not mentally ill.
The unusual, community-based effort targets a population that has been largely overlooked by a physical fitness boom that caters to an array of groups — from older people to babies to the physically disabled — but typically not to people with mental illness. Experts view In Shape as a model to improve the lives and life spans of millions of people with mental illness.
Monday, December 20, 2004
For First Time, Most Say Iraq War Was a Mistake
Washington Post
President Bush heads into his second term amid deep and growing public skepticism about the Iraq war, with a solid majority saying for the first time that the war was a mistake and most people believing that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld should lose his job, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
While a slight majority believe the Iraq war contributed to the long-term security of the United States, 70 percent of Americans think these gains have come at an "unacceptable" cost in military casualties. This led 56 percent to conclude that, given the cost, the conflict there was "not worth fighting" -- an eight-point increase from when the same question was asked this summer, and the first time a decisive majority of people have reached this conclusion.
President Bush heads into his second term amid deep and growing public skepticism about the Iraq war, with a solid majority saying for the first time that the war was a mistake and most people believing that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld should lose his job, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
While a slight majority believe the Iraq war contributed to the long-term security of the United States, 70 percent of Americans think these gains have come at an "unacceptable" cost in military casualties. This led 56 percent to conclude that, given the cost, the conflict there was "not worth fighting" -- an eight-point increase from when the same question was asked this summer, and the first time a decisive majority of people have reached this conclusion.
Yahoo Maps Offer Live U.S. Traffic Conditions
Sunday, December 19, 2004
Rollin'
Nash had 11 assists Saturday to become the first player to reach double digits in that category in eight consecutive games since Nick Van Exel in 1999-2000. The only other players to do that in which every game was a win were Magic Johnson (10), Oscar Robertson (8) and John Stockton (8).
Phoenix is averaging 109.5 points for the season, almost eight more than any other team in the league, and shooting an NBA-best 47.8 percent from the field.
The Suns have lost only once in 18 games, the best such stretch in team history. They've won eight straight overall. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Munch
Video killed the radio star
Yahoo! adds video search
Yahoo! has added a video search function to its index. Searchers can search from some five million different videos in a variety of popular multimedia files.
Yahoo!'s video database contains video files in all the most common formats including media files, including MPEG, AVI, Microsoft's Windows Media, Apple Computer's QuickTime, and Real Networks' Real Media.
Yahoo! has added a video search function to its index. Searchers can search from some five million different videos in a variety of popular multimedia files.
Yahoo!'s video database contains video files in all the most common formats including media files, including MPEG, AVI, Microsoft's Windows Media, Apple Computer's QuickTime, and Real Networks' Real Media.
Saturday, December 18, 2004
MacCentral: PowerBooks burn dual-layer DVDs with new MCE drive
MacCentral: PowerBooks burn dual-layer DVDs with new MCE drive
Irvine, Calif.-based MCE Technologies LLC on Wednesday announced it is shipping the 8X SuperDrive, a replacement for the optical drive in Apple Computer Inc.'s PowerBook G4 laptop. The new drive is capable of burning dual-layer DVD discs, capable of storing up to 8.5GB of information. The drive is compatible with all of Apple's 12-, 15- and 17-inch PowerBooks.
Irvine, Calif.-based MCE Technologies LLC on Wednesday announced it is shipping the 8X SuperDrive, a replacement for the optical drive in Apple Computer Inc.'s PowerBook G4 laptop. The new drive is capable of burning dual-layer DVD discs, capable of storing up to 8.5GB of information. The drive is compatible with all of Apple's 12-, 15- and 17-inch PowerBooks.
Man gets six months for hacking NASA computer
Man gets six months for hacking NASA computer
A Portland man was sentenced to six months in federal prison for breaking into a NASA computer systems in 2001 and causing more than $200,000 in damage.
Gregory Aaron Herns, 21, was a 17-year-old computer whiz at an alternative high school in southeast Portland when he hacked into the computer system at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
A Portland man was sentenced to six months in federal prison for breaking into a NASA computer systems in 2001 and causing more than $200,000 in damage.
Gregory Aaron Herns, 21, was a 17-year-old computer whiz at an alternative high school in southeast Portland when he hacked into the computer system at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Wednesday, December 15, 2004
Health agency provides talking books for Afghan women
USATODAY.com - In one of his last duties before leaving the administration, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the delivery of thousands of interactive health education books for women in Afghanistan. The "talking books" designed by LeapFrog, are aimed at the 80% of Afghani women who cannot read or write.
Mobile games get fancier, more social
USATODAY.com - Who says "Solitaire" must be a solitary endeavor? Games tailored for cell phones are increasingly adding community-oriented elements, such as tournaments for top scores, head-to-head combat or chatting with other players.
Google Creating Online Reading Room
Google Creating Online Reading Room
Stacks of hard-to-find books are being scanned into Google Inc.'s widely used Internet search engine in its attempt to establish a massive online reading room for five major libraries.
Material from the New York public library as well as libraries at four universities — Harvard, Stanford, Michigan and Oxford — will be indexed on Mountain View, Calif.-based Google under the ambitious initiative announced late Monday.
Google is picking up the estimated $150 million tab to have employees on-site at the libraries begin scanning books, page by page. More than 50 million potential books are part of the project.
Stacks of hard-to-find books are being scanned into Google Inc.'s widely used Internet search engine in its attempt to establish a massive online reading room for five major libraries.
Material from the New York public library as well as libraries at four universities — Harvard, Stanford, Michigan and Oxford — will be indexed on Mountain View, Calif.-based Google under the ambitious initiative announced late Monday.
Google is picking up the estimated $150 million tab to have employees on-site at the libraries begin scanning books, page by page. More than 50 million potential books are part of the project.
Downloading at 30,000 feet
FCC to Allow Wireless Access on Planes
WASHINGTON - Federal regulators voted Wednesday to give airline passengers high-speed Internet connections while they fly.
The unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission means air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006.
WASHINGTON - Federal regulators voted Wednesday to give airline passengers high-speed Internet connections while they fly.
The unanimous vote by the Federal Communications Commission means air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006.
"Atari Arcade Classics" come to Mac OS X
MacCentral: "Atari Arcade Classics" come to Mac OS X
Destineer subsidiary MacSoft on Tuesday announced the release of Atari Arcade Classics -- a three-in-one pack of previously released titles that have been remade for Mac OS X.
Destineer subsidiary MacSoft on Tuesday announced the release of Atari Arcade Classics -- a three-in-one pack of previously released titles that have been remade for Mac OS X.
NBA - Suns 121, Magic 100
NBA - Suns 121, Magic 100
PHOENIX (AP) -- Even without Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns were off and running.
Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points in relief of the foul-plagued Nash and the Suns set a team record for best start to a season with a 121-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
"We've been trying to encourage him and get his confidence going,"Nash said, "and tonight he was terrific."
Barbosa, two weeks past his 22nd birthday. credited Nash's teaching.
"I talked to Steve Nash before the game, and he told me what to do on the court,"Barbosa said. "It worked."
The Suns improved to an NBA-best 18-3, their finest record 21 games into a season in the 37-year history of the franchise. Phoenix has won 14 of 15 for the first time in eight seasons.
"It means a lot," said Amare Stoudemire, who poured in 21 points. "It's down to where I know we're not pretenders, we're contenders."
Stoudemire was named player of the week for the second time this season.
PHOENIX (AP) -- Even without Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns were off and running.
Leandro Barbosa scored 19 points in relief of the foul-plagued Nash and the Suns set a team record for best start to a season with a 121-100 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
"We've been trying to encourage him and get his confidence going,"Nash said, "and tonight he was terrific."
Barbosa, two weeks past his 22nd birthday. credited Nash's teaching.
"I talked to Steve Nash before the game, and he told me what to do on the court,"Barbosa said. "It worked."
The Suns improved to an NBA-best 18-3, their finest record 21 games into a season in the 37-year history of the franchise. Phoenix has won 14 of 15 for the first time in eight seasons.
"It means a lot," said Amare Stoudemire, who poured in 21 points. "It's down to where I know we're not pretenders, we're contenders."
Stoudemire was named player of the week for the second time this season.
Money well spent
U.S. Missile Defense Test Fails (Reuters) - The first test in nearly two years of a multibillion-dollar U.S. anti-missile shield failed on Wednesday when the interceptor missile shut down as it prepared to launch in the central Pacific, the Pentagon said.
About 16 minutes earlier, a target missile carrying a mock warhead had been successfully fired from Kodiak Island, Alaska, according to a statement from the Missile Defense Agency.
The aborted $85 million test appeared likely to set back plans for activation of a rudimentary bulwark against long-range ballistic missiles that could be fired by countries like North Korea.
In 2002, President Bush pledged to have initial elements of the program up and running by the end of this year while testing and development continued.
About 16 minutes earlier, a target missile carrying a mock warhead had been successfully fired from Kodiak Island, Alaska, according to a statement from the Missile Defense Agency.
The aborted $85 million test appeared likely to set back plans for activation of a rudimentary bulwark against long-range ballistic missiles that could be fired by countries like North Korea.
In 2002, President Bush pledged to have initial elements of the program up and running by the end of this year while testing and development continued.
Monday, December 13, 2004
Livewire: News and Info Junkies Take New Look at RSS
Reuters - News and information junkies are taking a new look at RSS, a technology that helps them feed their habit without getting overwhelmed in the clutter of the information age.
Law targets mental health (Detroit News)
State lawmakers pass a bill that allows judges to order treatment, joining 24 other states with similar legislation.
Mental health crisis in British prisons
Fifty thousand prisoners - that's almost three quarters of all inmates in England and Wales - suffer from mental illness. Yet proper treatment is so scarce - all four thousand suitable secure psychiatric beds are already full.
Sony Says All Systems Go for PSP Launch
PC World - Sony's new handheld gaming device debuted in Japan this weekend, but won't be available in U.S. until next year. The PSP (PlayStation Portable) device features built-in support for IEEE802.11b wireless LAN, allowing users to connect to the Internet through an access point for online gaming and to download new games.
Web Store Scores With One-Item-Only Sales
AP - Woot.com takes an unusual approach in the crowded field of Internet retailing. It sells just one item each weekday, starting at midnight local time in suburban Dallas, where the company is based, until it sells out.
Woot — short for "Wow! Loot!" — doesn't tell its shoppers how many watches, laptops or hot-tub phones it has. It just sells what it has in stock, and when the item is gone, sometimes within hours, that's it — there are no rain checks, nothing else to buy. Shoppers have to wait until midnight for the next offering.
The site has developed a fanatical following.
Woot — short for "Wow! Loot!" — doesn't tell its shoppers how many watches, laptops or hot-tub phones it has. It just sells what it has in stock, and when the item is gone, sometimes within hours, that's it — there are no rain checks, nothing else to buy. Shoppers have to wait until midnight for the next offering.
The site has developed a fanatical following.
FCC Requests Tape of Olympics
Reuters - The Federal Communications Commission has asked for a tape of NBC's broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics after it received at least one indecency complaint.
Can these indecency complaints get any more stupid? I mean, seriously?
Can these indecency complaints get any more stupid? I mean, seriously?
Fla. Woman Fired Over SpongeBob Balloon
Viney Richards, 36, said a manager gave her the 50-pound balloon after it was taken down from the restaurant's roof.
But when she asked permission to be photographed by The Tampa Tribune, which was writing a story about the balloon's listing on the Internet auction house eBay, she was told to stop talking to the media and return the balloon.
"I really like my job at Burger King," Richards said. "But I just couldn't give back the SpongeBob."
She said she was fired from her $6.15-an-hour job on Wednesday.
The balloon was one of several listed on eBay. Dozens of the balloons have been stolen from the roofs of Burger Kings from Florida to Utah since the release of "The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie," authorities said.
AFI Names Its Top 10 Movies of the Year
AP - The superhero adventures "Spider-Man 2" and "The Incredibles" made the American Film Institute's list of 2004's top 10 movies.
Hilltop Karaoke
A dream I had that woke me in the early morning hours prompted this recording, as I was to groggy to write or type it.
Saturday, December 11, 2004
Rep. Hooley Criticizes Administration on Armor Issue
By Colin Fogarty OPB News - Oregon Congresswoman Darlene Hooley is emerging as one of the loudest critics among Democrats in calling for armor-plated vehicles for soldiers in Iraq.
Supreme Court to hear file-sharing case
USATODAY.com - The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether two Internet file-sharing services may be held responsible for their customers' online swapping of copyrighted songs and movies.
Video games used to help hospitalized kids relax
USATODAY.com - Letting children play video games on a Game Boy in the operating room before undergoing surgery can help relax them better than tranquilizers or holding Mommy's hand, researchers say. Doctors found that allowing children a few minutes to play the games reduced their anxiety until the anesthesia took effect.
Supreme Court to Hear ISP, Cable Dispute
The Supreme Court agreed last week to consider whether cable companies must open their high-speed lines to rival Internet providers.
Justices will hear two cases challenging a lower ruling forcing cable companies to share their lines.
Justices will hear two cases challenging a lower ruling forcing cable companies to share their lines.
C-3PO cometh
US to build wireless network for future warfare
The Pentagon, which invented the precursor to the internet 40 years ago, has laid the first connections for a secure, wireless information network that proponents say will fundamentally transform warfare, a US newspaper reported.
Underwater tunes
An Apple Mini iPod is seen encased in a H2O Audio SV-iMini, a fully waterproof housing and headphone set made for the digital music player Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2004, in San Francisco. The unit looks great and allows for full use of the iPod mini's controls. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
I wear my sunglasses at night...
You think YOUR head hurts...
Video games and health care
Dr. Harvey Magee starts a virtual assessment of an injured soldier seen on a computer screen during a demonstration of the Simulation Technologies for Advanced Trauma Care (STATCare) Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at the Video Game Entertainment Industry Technology and Medicine Conference in Marina Del Rey area of Los Angeles. The PC-based multimedia simulation gives health care providers interactive training on virtual patients who respond as humans to simulated emergency scenarios to treatment and drugs. The program was co-developed by funding by the U.S. Army Medical Research Material Command. A study done by Dr. James Rosser of the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City has shown a significant correlation between video game experience and proficiency at laparoscopic surgery. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
'It's a filler.'
Edwin Depke of St. Louis enjoys his coffee while standing in front a ad for the new Hardee's Monster Thickberger Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004. The burger includes two 1/3 slabs of Angus beef, four strips of bacon, three slices of cheese and mayonnaise on a buttered sesame seed bun. Depke said of the Monster, 'It's a filler.' (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
Friday, December 10, 2004
Willy Wonka Exclusive Trailer
Enjoy.
Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Disabilities expert moves research team from OHSU to PSU
A national expert on disabilities has moved from Oregon Health & Science University to the faculty of Portland State University's graduate school of social work. Three researchers and 14 staff members made the move with her.
Christmas ships trimmed for river light show
The decorated boats head out Thursday on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, starting the parade's 50th holiday season.
Fantastic weekend
Here it is three days later, but the more I think about last weekend, the more I realize how amazing it was. A very dear friend flew in for a suprise visit from back East, I received a lot of warm affirmation regarding a truly crappy work situation, and my family was able to stop by to watch my Phoenix Suns beat up on the hometown Blazers. I hope this if foreshadowing for the traditionally intense holiday season.
China Computer Maker Acquires IBM PC Biz
AP - China's biggest computer maker, Lenovo Group, said Wednesday it has acquired a majority stake in IBM Corp.'s personal computer business in a deal valued at US$1.75 billion (euro1.32 billion) — one of the biggest Chinese overseas acquisitions ever.
Ray Charles Receives 7 Grammy Nominations
AP - Six months after his death, Ray Charles is having a career year. He's the subject of the critically acclaimed biopic "Ray," his posthumous album, "Genius Loves Company," has become a best seller, and on Tuesday, it received seven Grammy nominations — more than any other album by the musical icon.
Body Struggles When Sleeping Time Changes
AP - A researcher studying sleep for NASA has found the body has more difficulty adjusting to different sleep times than previously thought.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
Report Links Lack of Sleep and Obesity
Two studies report that sleep loss can contribute to obesity. Researchers found that when men slept 10 hours, they awoke with normal appetites. But when they slept only four hours they were hungry. And what they wanted to eat wasn't lean meats, fruits or vegetables. NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports.
Toshiba, Memory-Tech develop dual-format DVD
Toshiba and Memory-Tech said Tuesday they have developed a DVD that can play on both existing machines and the upcoming high-definition players, raising hopes for a smooth transition as more people dump old TV sets for better screens. The disc is said to have a dual-layered surface that can store both types of data on the same side.
Child Advocates Win $27M Calif. Lottery
AP - A couple who provide funerals for dead abandoned babies and helped inspire a law to save unwanted newborns have won a $27 million jackpot in the California lottery.
Online School That Gave Cat an MBA Is Sued
AP - The Pennsylvania attorney general's office Monday sued an online university for allegedly selling bogus academic degrees — including an MBA awarded to a cat.
Monday, December 06, 2004
Images of Saturn reveal kinks, theft
USATODAY.com - New images from the Cassini spacecraft reveal undulating kinks in one of the rings and theft of ring dust by a moon.
Scientists speculate that the shepherd moon Prometheus might be gravitationally pulling material away from Saturn's F ring. The kinks are seen in greater detail than ever before and the thievery has been photographed for the first time.
Net File-Sharing Doesn't Hurt Most Artists - Survey
Reuters - Most musicians and artists say the Internet has helped them make more money from their work despite online file-trading services that allow users to copy songs and other material for free, according to a study released on Sunday.
Online Christmans trees taking root
USATODAY.com - Thousands of families will trudge to the woods or a local lot this weekend if not sooner to find that perfect Christmas tree. And then there are those who will gladly trade the boots, the jackets, the saws and the gas-guzzling car trips for a mouse and Internet address or two. The traditional Christmas tree hunt has found its way to the Internet.
MacCentral: Troll Touch adds touchscreen to 17-inch PowerBook
MacCentral - Troll Touch on Monday announced its SlipCOVER Touchscreen System for Apple Computer Inc.'s PowerBook G4 17-inch model. Using the SlipCOVER, 17-inch PowerBooks can be converted to provide touch input capability.
The face of meth addiction is getting younger in Oregon
KATU 2 - PORTLAND, Ore. - Meth addiction has overtaken alcohol as the most treated drug problem among Oregon teens, trailing only marijuana.
UNICEF Cites 170 Million Malnourished Kids
By SADAQAT JAN, Associated Press Writer - Lack of food and education still afflict millions of children around the world, with nearly 10 million youngsters under age 5 dying each year from preventable diseases, the U.N. children's agency said Sunday.
Stevie Wonder Bashes Eminem for Jackson Criticism
Reuters - In a rare public outburst, Stevie Wonder has blasted Eminem for ridiculing Michael Jackson in a video, and suggested the rapper was hypocritical because he owed his success to poor and black people.
Wash. Center to Study Child Medical Ethics
AP - Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, which is affiliated with the University of Washington, is establishing a new center to examine ethics issues that arise in the care of children.
Yea Wendy's!
Say what you want about fast food, but this is cool.
Reuters - Wendy's International Inc. on Monday said it will allow customers to forego French fries included in its combo meals in favor of chili, a baked potato or a salad, at no extra charge, as it works to regain market share.
Reuters - Wendy's International Inc. on Monday said it will allow customers to forego French fries included in its combo meals in favor of chili, a baked potato or a salad, at no extra charge, as it works to regain market share.
Minor Sanctions for U.S. Troops Who Balked in Iraq
Reuters - The U.S. military in Iraq has disciplined 18 soldiers who refused to go out on a transport convoy they thought was too dangerous, but the reservists will not face court-martial, a military spokesman said Monday.
Soldiers Challenge Enlistment Extensions
AP - Eight soldiers are challenging the Army's policy requiring them to serve longer than the terms of their enlistment contracts.
Thursday, December 02, 2004
Suns Off to Best Start in 24 Years
Suns Off to Best Start in 24 Years
The Phoenix Suns left LeBron James in awe. "By far, they are the best team in the NBA right now," James said. "Just their ability to score, that's an amazing system that their coach has got them in."
Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson each scored 21 points, and the Suns improved to an NBA-best 13-2 with their ninth victory in a row, 120-101 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
The Suns are off to the franchise's best start in 24 years and the victory streak matches the sixth-longest in team history.
The Phoenix Suns left LeBron James in awe. "By far, they are the best team in the NBA right now," James said. "Just their ability to score, that's an amazing system that their coach has got them in."
Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson each scored 21 points, and the Suns improved to an NBA-best 13-2 with their ninth victory in a row, 120-101 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
The Suns are off to the franchise's best start in 24 years and the victory streak matches the sixth-longest in team history.
'Blog' Tops U.S. Dictionary's Words of the Year
BOSTON (Reuters) - A four-letter term that came to symbolize the difference between old and new media during this year's presidential campaign tops U.S. dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster's list of the 10 words of the year.
Parry Center Workers Walk Out
Union workers at Portland's Parry Center for Children walked out on strike Monday morning. The 120 mental health counselors and housekeepers make up the entire Parry Center staff, except for managers.
'Ringback' tones may be next big fashion
USATODAY.com Instead of the usual dialing noise that people hear when phoning someone, callers to Verizon Wireless subscribers may soon find themselves listening to a song until the phone is answered. The "ringback" service is debuting in the United States in California and is slated to be available nationally by mid-2005.
Congress Negotiators Seal Special Ed Deal (AP)
AP - House and Senate negotiators agreed to major changes in federal special education law recently, pressing schools to ensure that children with disabilities get the same opportunities as others. The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, getting its first update since 1997, governs the daily school life of 6.7 million students.
Free credit report... No catch.
Prior to December 1, interested consumers had to pay approximately $30 for copies of their credit history. However, as a result of the landmark consumer protection law (the FACT Act), championed by Congresswoman Hooley, all Oregonians can request free annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus starting December 1, 2004. Visit www.AnnualCreditReport.com, a Web site that will give consumers free access to their annual credit reports from all three consumer credit reporting companies for the first time.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Agency Urges Changes to Disability Act
WASHINGTON - An independent federal agency wants President Bush to propose changes in the nation's landmark disability act, citing Supreme Court decisions it says have reduced the status of disabled people "to that of second-class citizens."
The full story HERE.
The full story HERE.
Sunday, November 28, 2004
To the Fireside Lodge Band...
And anyone else looking to find a great jazz band, I took some shots of a great group over Halloween and you can see them HERE
Paralyzed woman walks again after stem cell therapy
Paralyzed woman walks again after stem cell therapy
SEOUL (AFP) - A South Korean woman paralyzed for 20 years is walking again after scientists say they repaired her damaged spine using stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood.
SEOUL (AFP) - A South Korean woman paralyzed for 20 years is walking again after scientists say they repaired her damaged spine using stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood.
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Lock your keypad on your cell phone!
Multnomah County deals with rash of misdialed 9-1-1 cell phone calls
As many as 220,000 calls to 9-1-1 in Multnomah County are dialed inadvertently from cell phones each year, frustrating emergency dispatchers and delaying responses to real emergencies.
As many as 220,000 calls to 9-1-1 in Multnomah County are dialed inadvertently from cell phones each year, frustrating emergency dispatchers and delaying responses to real emergencies.
Chocolate May Hold Cure for Coughs
LONDON (Reuters) - An ingredient in chocolate could be used to stop persistent coughs and lead to more effective medicines, researchers said on Monday.
The study found that theobromine, found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping persistent coughs than codeine, currently considered the best cough medicine.
Hockey Player Suspended After Mooning Fans
Hockey Player Suspended After Mooning Fans
WHEELING, W.Va. - A minor league hockey player sitting in the stands was suspended after dropping his pants to fans in the crowd.
WHEELING, W.Va. - A minor league hockey player sitting in the stands was suspended after dropping his pants to fans in the crowd.
Santa Banned From Skydiving by Disneyland
Santa Banned From Skydiving by Disneyland
AP - Santa Claus can build toys, shimmy down a chimney and harness flying reindeer. But one thing he can't do any more is skydive near Disneyland.
AP - Santa Claus can build toys, shimmy down a chimney and harness flying reindeer. But one thing he can't do any more is skydive near Disneyland.
Monday, November 22, 2004
U2's lost 'October' lyrics returned - Oct 22, 2004
Apparently, I missed this story when it broke last month. It bears repeating, and its absolutely worth sharing.
U2's lost 'October' lyrics returned - Oct 22, 2004
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) -- A long-lost briefcase full of notes and lyrics that were intended for the 1981 U2 album "October" has been returned, 23 years after it was stolen at a Portland concert.
U2 frontman Bono made the announcement during an appearance before the World Affairs Council of Oregon, saying the returned notes were "an act of grace."
U2's lost 'October' lyrics returned - Oct 22, 2004
PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) -- A long-lost briefcase full of notes and lyrics that were intended for the 1981 U2 album "October" has been returned, 23 years after it was stolen at a Portland concert.
U2 frontman Bono made the announcement during an appearance before the World Affairs Council of Oregon, saying the returned notes were "an act of grace."
Sunday, November 21, 2004
NBA Suspends Artest for Rest of Season
NBA Suspends Artest for Rest of Season
Ron Artest was suspended for the rest of the season Sunday as the NBA came down hard on three members of the Indiana Pacers for fighting with fans when a melee broke out at the end of a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Overall, nine players from the teams were banned for more than 140 games, including some of the harshest penalties the league ever issued. Artest is the first player to be suspended for nearly an entire season for a fight during a game.
iBook G4 Updates
Portables Get a Speed Boost; AirPort Extreme Now Standard
In a clear effort to boost the appeal of its iBook family to holiday shoppers, Apple cranked up the clock speed on all three models, made AirPort Extreme standard across the line, cut the price of the entry-level model, and added a SuperDrive at the top of the line.
In a clear effort to boost the appeal of its iBook family to holiday shoppers, Apple cranked up the clock speed on all three models, made AirPort Extreme standard across the line, cut the price of the entry-level model, and added a SuperDrive at the top of the line.
Free Movies!
Free Flicks! Regal Entertainment Group offers movies for families and kids (all rated G or PG) during the holidays. Movies are 10 a.m. every Saturday morning through Dec. 18. First-come, first-served seating is limited to theater capacity. Area films hosting free flicks include Tigard 11 and Hilltop 9 in Oregon City. 10 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 18. For a schedule of film titles, dates and ratings, look here.
Apple-Head
An Apple employee with Apple logo shaved in his hair stands in front of company logo in their first European Apple Store on London's Regent Street, 18 November 2004(AFP/Carl de Souza)
Bush supporters: This is who you put in charge...
Read the full story from cnn.com and the washingtonpost.com
On his way to economic meetings in Chile, Bush signed legislation on Friday raising the government's debt limit by $800 billion.
The bill would bring the total borrowing increases Bush has needed in his four years in the White House to $2.23 trillion, more than all the debt the country accumulated from its founding through 1986 and nearly 2 1/2 times the entire federal debt accumulated between 1776 and 1980.
With the government facing imminent default because it has depleted its authority to borrow money, the debt limit bill will pump up the federal borrowing cap to $8.18 trillion. That is 70 percent the size of the entire U.S. economy.
On his way to economic meetings in Chile, Bush signed legislation on Friday raising the government's debt limit by $800 billion.
The bill would bring the total borrowing increases Bush has needed in his four years in the White House to $2.23 trillion, more than all the debt the country accumulated from its founding through 1986 and nearly 2 1/2 times the entire federal debt accumulated between 1776 and 1980.
With the government facing imminent default because it has depleted its authority to borrow money, the debt limit bill will pump up the federal borrowing cap to $8.18 trillion. That is 70 percent the size of the entire U.S. economy.
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Suns vs Lakers
Phoenix Suns Amare Stoudemire (R), who scored 33 points and Shawn Marion (31), who scored 27, celebrate after Marion scored in the final seconds against the Los Angeles Lakers in Phoenix, Arizona, November 19, 2004. Suns players Jake Voskuhl (L) and Bo Outlaw (2nd L) join in the celebration. The Suns defeated the Lakers 107-102. REUTERS/Jeff Topping
Friday, November 19, 2004
BIG-SCREEN BOOM
BIG-SCREEN BOOM :
An estimated 3,750 showed up to a free preview of the Century 16 Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton. Free tickets were offered in exchange for donations to the Oregon Food Bank.
The area is in the midst of its biggest movie theater construction boom in more than five years, with 36 new screens opening over the next six months - including the Century 16 Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton - and at least 28 additional screens on the drawing boards after that. The added screens promise to broaden the variety of movie-going experiences available, at least in the suburbs, adding everything from smaller pub-style moviehouses to multiplexes that serve espresso and ice cream.
An estimated 3,750 showed up to a free preview of the Century 16 Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton. Free tickets were offered in exchange for donations to the Oregon Food Bank.
The area is in the midst of its biggest movie theater construction boom in more than five years, with 36 new screens opening over the next six months - including the Century 16 Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton - and at least 28 additional screens on the drawing boards after that. The added screens promise to broaden the variety of movie-going experiences available, at least in the suburbs, adding everything from smaller pub-style moviehouses to multiplexes that serve espresso and ice cream.
Good morning, Portland.
The view this morning from a KGW camera atop the Wells Fargo building in Portland.
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Veterans blast Pentagon for giving in to ACLU
DOD denies Scout support diminished despite agreement to stop sponsoring 422 troops.
Responding to news of a deal to settle an issue in a lawsuit with the American Civil Liberties Union, American Legion National Commander Thomas P. Cadmus wrote, "The idea that sponsorship of Scouting by American military units is 'unconstitutional' goes beyond the absurd, even well past the point of stupidity."
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Amare!
Amare Stoudemire scored a career-high 38 points, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 95-84 victory over the winless New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.
Jack Be Nimble...
Nursery Rhymes Have More Violence Than Kids TV
LONDON (Reuters) - Children's nursery rhymes contain 10 times more violence than British television shows broadcast before the country's 9 p.m. "watershed" after which more adult content can be shown, research published on Thursday said.
LONDON (Reuters) - Children's nursery rhymes contain 10 times more violence than British television shows broadcast before the country's 9 p.m. "watershed" after which more adult content can be shown, research published on Thursday said.
Trying to Lose Weight? Sleep More, Get Dog (AP)
AP - Experts have this unconventional advice for dieters: Don't scrimp on sleep and think about getting a dog.
Big Blue Light Special
Kmart to Acquire Sears in $11 Billion Deal
AP - A resurgent Kmart, home of the blue light special, is buying the once-dominant Sears department store chain in a surprising $11 billion gamble it is counting on to help both better compete with Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers.
AP - A resurgent Kmart, home of the blue light special, is buying the once-dominant Sears department store chain in a surprising $11 billion gamble it is counting on to help both better compete with Wal-Mart and other big-box retailers.
Disney Relaunches Muppets on Web Site (AP)
AP - Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and their pals are starring in their own Web site - the first in a series of new creative efforts launched by The Walt Disney Co. since buying the Muppets in April.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
You don't say...
Reuters - An Apple a Day Really Does Keep Doctor Away
thanks to strong antioxidants that fight cell damage, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
thanks to strong antioxidants that fight cell damage, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
Can you hear me now?
Speedy Plane Check-In by Mobile Phone Set for 2005
Reuters - Passengers wanting to skip airport queues will be able to check in for flights using their mobile phone beginning next year, two European firms set to offer the service announced on Tuesday.
Reuters - Passengers wanting to skip airport queues will be able to check in for flights using their mobile phone beginning next year, two European firms set to offer the service announced on Tuesday.
Avalanche of objections to Bush forest road plan
Avalanche of objections to Bush forest-road plan
The nation's forests risk being crisscrossed with new roads if a Bush administration proposal becomes practice, groups ranging from conservationists to hikers to Democratic governors said Monday.
The nation's forests risk being crisscrossed with new roads if a Bush administration proposal becomes practice, groups ranging from conservationists to hikers to Democratic governors said Monday.
Monday, November 15, 2004
NPR : Music Helps Physicians Heal Themselves
The story here
Communication with dozens of other musicians as an orchestra helps when it comes to the one-on-one interaction with patients.
Communication with dozens of other musicians as an orchestra helps when it comes to the one-on-one interaction with patients.
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Bush Paints Rosy Picture of Iraq Situation
Bush Paints Rosy Picture of Iraq Situation
WASHINGTON - President Bush painted a rosy picture of the situation in Iraq, claiming significant progress Saturday in the U.S. military's battle in an insurgent stronghold.
Earth, George..... check it out sometime.
WASHINGTON - President Bush painted a rosy picture of the situation in Iraq, claiming significant progress Saturday in the U.S. military's battle in an insurgent stronghold.
Earth, George..... check it out sometime.
Horror has city smiling
A Stephen King movie being filmed in Bisbee, in southeastern Arizona, is pumping $6 million into the local economy as dozens of crew members fill restaurants, hotels and bars.
Two Photographers Sue Diaz, Timberlake
AP - Two photographers sued Cameron Diaz and her boyfriend Justin Timberlake for assault and battery, claiming the celebrity couple taunted and attacked them outside a fancy hotel.
Friday, November 12, 2004
Suicide Is the Leading Cause of U.K. Maternal Death, Study Says
Read the story HERE. "This report highlights the significance of issues of mental health, ethnicity, poverty and social inclusion to the health and well being of childbearing women,'' Karlene Davis, General Secretary of Royal College of Midwives, in a statement responding to the report.
'Sorry' Seen As Magic Word to Avoid Suits
'Sorry' Seen As Magic Word to Avoid Suits
It's a lesson children learn even before their ABCs — say you're sorry when you hurt someone. But it's now being taught in the grown-up world of medicine as a surprisingly powerful way to soothe patients and head off malpractice lawsuits.
It's a lesson children learn even before their ABCs — say you're sorry when you hurt someone. But it's now being taught in the grown-up world of medicine as a surprisingly powerful way to soothe patients and head off malpractice lawsuits.
The Depressed Democrats Guide To Recovery
The Depressed Democrats Guide To Recovery. Click here. Awesome... Enjoy.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
AOL Tells Customers to Find New Carrier
AP - America Online, which earlier this year stopped signing up new broadband customers, is telling existing broadband subscribers in nine Southern states that they must find a new broadband carrier by Jan. 17.
From 14 year old fan to 15 year old champion...
Freddy Adu was a wide-eyed, 14-year-old fan at last year's MLS Cup. He returns to Major League Soccer's championship game wearing the uniform of D.C. United, who play the Kansas City Wizard for the title Sunday.
Why didn't we think of this before? Regardless, very cool.
This year, The Oregon Parks & Recreation Department began a new Veteran's Day tradition -- for the first time, OPRD is honoring disabled veterans and active-duty military servicemen and women by waiving state park day-use and camp site fees.
Established by the 2003 Oregon Legislature, the fee waiver applies to 26 state parks that require vehicle day-use permits and to the rental of traditional camp sites and tent sites in 50 campgrounds, OPRD officials said.
The new state park fee waiver is observed on Memorial Day and Independence Day as well as on Veteran's Day.
Established by the 2003 Oregon Legislature, the fee waiver applies to 26 state parks that require vehicle day-use permits and to the rental of traditional camp sites and tent sites in 50 campgrounds, OPRD officials said.
The new state park fee waiver is observed on Memorial Day and Independence Day as well as on Veteran's Day.
Canada: Jailing mentally ill called unconstitutional, illegal
Superior court judge gives Ontario six months to correct situation
Jake Rupert
The Ottawa Citizen
An Ottawa judge has declared the widespread practice of jailing mentally ill people charged with crimes pending psychiatric assessments in hospitals unconstitutional and illegal. Furthermore, in a long awaited ruling released yesterday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Desmarais gave the Ontario government a deadline to get the situation fixed.
Jake Rupert
The Ottawa Citizen
An Ottawa judge has declared the widespread practice of jailing mentally ill people charged with crimes pending psychiatric assessments in hospitals unconstitutional and illegal. Furthermore, in a long awaited ruling released yesterday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Desmarais gave the Ontario government a deadline to get the situation fixed.
Here's to censorship and hypersensitivity
TV Stations Cancel 'Saving Private Ryan'
Several ABC affiliates have announced that they won't take part in the network's Veterans Day airing of "Saving Private Ryan," saying the acclaimed film's violence and language could draw sanctions from the Federal Communications Commission.
These FCC sanctions are out of control. Provocative ads suggesting sex and alcohol use during programs intended for and watched by millions of underage youth is highly promoted, but Saving Private Ryan on Veterans Day is off limits... Nice.
Several ABC affiliates have announced that they won't take part in the network's Veterans Day airing of "Saving Private Ryan," saying the acclaimed film's violence and language could draw sanctions from the Federal Communications Commission.
These FCC sanctions are out of control. Provocative ads suggesting sex and alcohol use during programs intended for and watched by millions of underage youth is highly promoted, but Saving Private Ryan on Veterans Day is off limits... Nice.
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Agency a guide for college maze
Agency a guide for college maze
Tucked into a bland office building near Lloyd Center, Jim Eddy is offering for free what affluent families pay thousands of dollars for each year:
College counseling. Scholarship searches. Career exploration.
All of that, plus help with applying for federal financial aid, are available for the taking at the NELA Center for Student Success.
The center, which opened last month, is operated by the not-for-profit Northwest Education Loan Association, one of several agencies nationwide that administer the federal student loan program and guarantee the loans against default.
The first NELA community center opened in Seattle last year. The Portland center is the first in Oregon. All students and families from around the state are welcome.
The target audience, however, is low-income students and young people who would be the first in their families to attend college, who may not have the background or money to successfully navigate the college search.
At the center, students also can apply online for federal financial aid, a complicated process that turns off or trips up many students. The American Council on Education concluded in a recent study that 850,000 undergraduates who likely would have qualified for Pell grants in 2000 never filled out the forms.
The NELA center is in Suite 135, 1500 N.E. Irving St. Walk-in hours are Monday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., and mornings and weekends by appointment.
Information: 503-488-6000 or www.centerforstudentsuccess.org.
Tucked into a bland office building near Lloyd Center, Jim Eddy is offering for free what affluent families pay thousands of dollars for each year:
College counseling. Scholarship searches. Career exploration.
All of that, plus help with applying for federal financial aid, are available for the taking at the NELA Center for Student Success.
The center, which opened last month, is operated by the not-for-profit Northwest Education Loan Association, one of several agencies nationwide that administer the federal student loan program and guarantee the loans against default.
The first NELA community center opened in Seattle last year. The Portland center is the first in Oregon. All students and families from around the state are welcome.
The target audience, however, is low-income students and young people who would be the first in their families to attend college, who may not have the background or money to successfully navigate the college search.
At the center, students also can apply online for federal financial aid, a complicated process that turns off or trips up many students. The American Council on Education concluded in a recent study that 850,000 undergraduates who likely would have qualified for Pell grants in 2000 never filled out the forms.
The NELA center is in Suite 135, 1500 N.E. Irving St. Walk-in hours are Monday to Friday, 1 to 5 p.m., and mornings and weekends by appointment.
Information: 503-488-6000 or www.centerforstudentsuccess.org.
Guard's quick action in stopping a robber may get him fired
Guard's quick action in stopping a robber may get him fired
Dennis Lee Stalheim, a security guard at Portland's Greyhound Bus Terminal, chased down a man who robbed a ticket counter cashier Sunday and held the suspect until police arrived.
Stalheim thought he was doing what was expected of him. Portland police commended his courage.
But Stalheim's employer threatened to suspend or fire him because he left his post.
"They just said I messed up and I might lose my job over it," Stalheim said.
Dennis Lee Stalheim, a security guard at Portland's Greyhound Bus Terminal, chased down a man who robbed a ticket counter cashier Sunday and held the suspect until police arrived.
Stalheim thought he was doing what was expected of him. Portland police commended his courage.
But Stalheim's employer threatened to suspend or fire him because he left his post.
"They just said I messed up and I might lose my job over it," Stalheim said.
Outlaw's return thrills teammates
Bo knows Phoenix.
That is why Bo Outlaw, bought out and waived by Memphis last week, has committed to sign with the Suns. He is expected to join the team shortly. Dallas and Miami also were interested in signing him.
Outlaw, 33, brings a defensive and rebounding presence that the Suns missed when they traded him in a financial move before last season.
But two enjoyable years in Phoenix (2001-02 and 2002-03) helped get the 6-foot-8, 220-pound forward back.
"I love that guy," said Suns center Jake Voskuhl. "He makes us tougher and better and gives us an edge. He covers other guys' mistakes. I'm super-excited."
Monday, November 08, 2004
Feds award OHSU $4 million to study tuberculosis vaccine
Oregon Health & Science University's largest bioterrorism grant is part of an effort by the National Institutes of Health
A tuberculosis vaccine could have a huge global impact. The World Health Organization estimates that one-third of the world is infected with TB, with a new person infected every second. At least 90 percent of those infections are latent, or without symptoms. But the minority of active cases are enough to kill 1.8 million people a year, mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa.
A tuberculosis vaccine could have a huge global impact. The World Health Organization estimates that one-third of the world is infected with TB, with a new person infected every second. At least 90 percent of those infections are latent, or without symptoms. But the minority of active cases are enough to kill 1.8 million people a year, mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa.
MacCentral: Apple, Jobs snare two Billboard awards
MacCentral: Apple, Jobs snare two Billboard awards
As MacCentral reported on Oct. 21, Apple Computer and Steve Jobs were nominated for four Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. The ceremonies were held last Friday, and Apple and Jobs walked away with two awards: Apple won Brand of the Year while Jobs secured Visionary of the Year for his dual roles as CEO of Apple and Pixar.
As MacCentral reported on Oct. 21, Apple Computer and Steve Jobs were nominated for four Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards. The ceremonies were held last Friday, and Apple and Jobs walked away with two awards: Apple won Brand of the Year while Jobs secured Visionary of the Year for his dual roles as CEO of Apple and Pixar.
$6.6 Million Grant to Support Suicide Prevention Hotline
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles Curie made the announcement at the Oregon Partnership's Northwest Regional Conference on Prevention in Portland on Friday. Oregon Senator Gordon Smith championed legislation in Congress, signed by President Bush on October 21, 2004, that will enhance SAMHSA's suicide prevention efforts at the state and local levels, and early intervention and detection of mental illness.
Red-hot Suns trounce Nets, 3-0 for 1st time in 20 years
There was no head-scratching, there were no stunned expressions in the Suns locker room after Phoenix moved to 3-0 Saturday for the first time in 20 years.
Saturday, November 06, 2004
The Phoenix... Lakers?
On the page Fox Sports has dedicated to the Phoenix Suns, they've
listed them as... The Lakers. See the arrow in the picture.
listed them as... The Lakers. See the arrow in the picture.
Friday, November 05, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
"This fight has just begun..."
"You can be disappointed, but you cannot walk away. This fight has just begun.."
--John Edwards
Kerry Concession Speech
November 3rd, 2004
--John Edwards
Kerry Concession Speech
November 3rd, 2004
What A Night
Ore. voters reject medical marijuana measure, Democrats gain Ore. Senate majority, Tom Potter to be next Portland mayor, Oregonians ban same-sex marriage, Multnomah County income tax avoids repeal, Kerry takes Oregon's seven electoral votes, Kerry defeats Bush in Washington, Edwards Counsels Kerry Against Surrender, Kerry Calls Bush to Concede Election
Read more here
Read more here
Monday, November 01, 2004
2004 Presidential Election Coverage
With respect to the 2004 Presidential Election, I've added a live Quicktime stream from OPB / National Public Radio. To verify if your system is working okay to hear it, or to troubleshoot it, please visit here. You can get Quicktime by clicking either of the two Quicktime logos immediately below. And if you haven't already... for goodness sakes VOTE!!
Where will you be?
Election Coverage with BBC Radio
Tuesday the 2nd, 7:00PM Powell's City of Books on Burnside
London's BBC Radio, the world's largest radio news operation, will broadcast live, worldwide coverage of Election 2004 directly from the World Cup coffee shop in Powell's City of Books. The evening's programming includes interviews, political commentary, and up-to-the-minute election results. Stop by for a cup of coffee and share the international fervor over the results of this highly anticipated election.
Tuesday the 2nd, 7:00PM Powell's City of Books on Burnside
London's BBC Radio, the world's largest radio news operation, will broadcast live, worldwide coverage of Election 2004 directly from the World Cup coffee shop in Powell's City of Books. The evening's programming includes interviews, political commentary, and up-to-the-minute election results. Stop by for a cup of coffee and share the international fervor over the results of this highly anticipated election.
Sunday, October 31, 2004
Amazing Band
My friends and I stopped in to the Fireside Coffee Lodge in Portland during our Halloween venture and came across this amazing band.
I telephoned the Fireside to inquire about the name of the group, and... no one knew. They did say, however, that the group performs each Saturday night from 9-11.
No matter who they are, stop by and treat yourself to this talented group of fine artists.
Notice the fine notebook computer.
I telephoned the Fireside to inquire about the name of the group, and... no one knew. They did say, however, that the group performs each Saturday night from 9-11.
No matter who they are, stop by and treat yourself to this talented group of fine artists.
Notice the fine notebook computer.
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