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.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
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.
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