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Links... 2008-01-23 14:30:00 Teen suicide cult claims SEVEN livesSocial website connected?UK Surge in suicidesAnother mystery figure on mars PORTLAND: So what is Portland's architectural icon anyways? * Not related: PA teen leaps 9 stories in suicide; lives * China's moral police: Shuts down 44K websites and arrests 868 OR: Qwest - Long distance optic cable cut twice2008 - a year of change for the environmentWikipedia ...

Countdown - Bushed / Worst Person / Economy (Argument supports Sam Adams plan) 2008-01-23 14:18:00 Always good.... the recently introduced segment, BUSHED... And followed by our favorite....the Worst Person... And finally, Edwards was right... its the economy.... Featuring the incredible Dr. Maddow... AND!!! Notice what Maddow says about spending on our ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION... This goes to hugely support the package which Sam Adams is trying to pass which has been the cause of ...

10 Great Stephen Hawking Quotes... 2008-01-23 14:15:00 10. "Einstein was wrong when he said "God does not play dice". Consideration of black holes suggests, not only that God does play dice, but that He sometimes confuses us by throwing them where they can't be seen." 9. "I have noticed even people who claim everything is predestined, and that we can do nothing to change it, look before they cross the road." 8. "My goal is simple. It is a ...

L.A. Catholics sell headquarters for abuse funds 2008-01-23 14:06:00 Freakin sweet... Do they even have a HQ in Portland? LOS ANGELES - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has sold its 12-story administrative headquarters building to help pay last year's $660 million settlement with people alleging sex abuse by clergy, a spokesman said Tuesday.The Archdiocesan Catholic Center was sold to Jamison Properties of Los Angeles for $31 million, archdiocese ...

KGW - first newscast in Portland to go HD 2008-01-23 13:53:00 Nice............ The good news just keeps on coming for HD junkies in Oregon, and now you can finally sit down after a long, hard day cramped up at the office and enjoy your news in high-definition. After five months of acquiring / installing new equipment, KGW NewsChannel 8 is broadcasting live in HD; furthermore, it will be utilizing an HD sky-cam to show "live, detailed pictures of the ...

RIAA targets PSU downloaders... 2008-01-23 13:32:00 Wow.... as a student, I really hope they don't give in. It isnt the right thing to do. Why does it seem they are focusing on Oregon schools? Why do they target students? Because they are EASY TARGETS. RIAA has asked Portland State to hand over a number of names associated with illegal downloading on campus, PSU has yet to turn over any namesThe corporation responsible for suing music ...

Heath Ledger Autopsy Inconclusive... 2008-01-23 10:06:00 An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical examiner's office said Wednesday, a day after the 28-year-old actor was found dead with sleeping pills nearby. ...

WAMU CEO turns down $$$ bonus because of hard times... 2008-01-22 22:32:00 Very admirable. Had he decided to accept a cash bonus payment for his work in 2007, Washington Mutual Inc. Chief Executive Kerry Killinger would have been entitled to a payment of nearly $1.2 million, the company's board of directors has decided. But even without it, Killinger still will receive various stock and option grants, and three other top executives will receive cash bonuses totaling ...

Ringo walks off 'Live with Regis and Kelly' 2008-01-22 22:24:00 Pretty lame... NEW YORK - Ringo Starr is known for being the amiable Beatle, but the rock star showed his tough side Tuesday when he walked off the set of "Live With Regis and Kelly" rather than cut short one of his songs.Starr, who is promoting his new album, "Liverpool 8," planned to perform the title song with fellow rocker Dave Stewart. However, due to miscommunication between his publicist, ...

Additional Links on Ledger's death... 2008-01-22 20:49:00 Here are some additional things about this untimely death... Found naked on bed, not on floor as many report.NYT was first to reportHad Pneumonia prior to deathSuspected overdoseAppears accidental - 2 drugs found on scene Prescription drugs found on bedFound dead 'reportedly at Mary-Kate Olsen's houseFamily: Not Suicide Friend: Saw it coming (overdose or suicide?) 'A star in distress' ...

Potter challenges Adams... 2008-01-22 20:01:00 Whoa... yea this was looking to get some action goin on with this... but never thought Potter would be on the other side of it. Personally I think this is a great idea and other cities are already talking about it possibly to emulate it. People need to shut the hell up. It is worth it! I still have lots to learn about this issue. Portland Mayor Tom Potter is challenging City Commissioner ...

Verizon to Expand Its FiOS IPTV Network in Portland 2008-01-22 19:49:00 How about we just get better connectivity period. Like in the whole US. The connection here pretty much sucks. PSU is nice though of course. Verizon plans to deploy its all-fiber-optic network all the way to customers' homes and businesses in areas east of Gresham along Highway 26 and across the Columbia River in Clark County, Washington. The company said it will extend the network this year ...

Links... 2008-01-22 19:33:00 ASTORIA: Phone service cut out; blamed on vandalsADVISER: Oregonians... dont freak out. Heart disease and stroke deaths down in US PDX: Verizon to expand FiOS IPTV Network Texas congressman fixes his head to a new body in pictureVIRGIN: Airlines to test biofuel for 747 South Wales sees seven teens die in 'suicide cult'5 MILL tune into CNN debateIn case you missed it: Portland named the best ...

RIP 2008-01-22 19:01:00 Heath Ledger: April 4, 1979 - January 22, 2008 ...

Links... 2008-01-22 14:05:00 US losing valuable workers Market rallies backCloverfield sets January records Amateur porn rising in popularitySacagawea statue stolen from Ft. ClatsopID Teens dont recognize risks of meth OR: Edwards & Romney lead monetarilyPDX: Warming centers near capacity :(Romney: 'Who let the dogs out?' Baby found drunkTom Brady seen in walking castTimeline: Iran's nuclear program ...