The city of Portland is one of the many victims of the current economic crisis, and Oregon has been hit especially hard. In the face of a budget deficit of nearly $1 billion, the city is scrambling to come up with as much revenue as possible. Recently, the city has turned to the issue of parking downtown.
Dozens of sea lions come up the Columbia River to the Columbia River Dam every year to feast on the salmon there. In the past, authorities have tried to dissuade the sea lions by what they call “hazing.”
We have all come to terms with the fact that a $3 pint of beer is actually $4, or that a $10 meal at a restaurant is actually $12. The idea of tipping for services has become a given in our society and many others outside of our general vicinity. So how did this happen?
The economic crisis is hitting hard, especially in Oregon. Due to the current financial woes, lawmakers and economists in the state capital are planning on cutting an average of five school days from this year’s calendar.
Losing weight can be difficult, there is no debate about that. A bit of exercise every day and staying away from fast food and soda is enough for some.
Oregon lawmakers are at it again, prying into the lives of smokers and taking away their rights to puff away where they please. Senate Bill 2385 is currently being put through the motions so it can be passed.
Commercials for the switch to digital television signals have been bombarding loyal television watchers for months now. The switch goes into effect on Feb. 17, and the commercials urge viewers to prepare themselves for said switch.
The newest numbers on STD rates here in United States have just come out, and things aren’t looking good. Aside from the fact that the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world, it seems we are leading the way in STDs as well.
The recent conflict in Gaza is difficult to put into scope. The complexities of Israel’s constant conflicts with its neighbors stretch back for decades and, in some cases, centuries.
We as Americans enjoy the freedom to practice any religion we want, however strange or outlandish that religion may be.
It seems one can’t go a day without seeing some article or news story about how fat we Americans all are.