climate crisis, climate change
Scientists say that 350 parts per million CO2 in the atmosphere is the safe limit for humanity.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place in Copenhagen this December. The agreement they craft may or may not have a significant impact on saving our planet. 350.org is a grassroots movement via the Internet [...]
19th century mechanical man in today’s news
Boilerplate is a robot. Two Portland, Oregonians, illustrator/author Paul Guinan and author Anina Bennett, have created the Boilerplate Web site, which has become an “Internet phenomenon” that is a lot of fun. Their new book will be available in bookstores on October 1, 2009.
“Now, the adventures of Boilerplate have [...]
… there is so much knowledge in every community. Fortunately many cities arrange gardening workshops.
Eugene, Oregon, had a fun offering in Skinner City Garden this August: Saving Seed, presented by our favorite Seed Ambassadors. The event was free to the public and hosted by City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division.
The shade at the [...]
The Milk Carton Boat Races are coming back to Portland and families and individuals interested in racing are invited to a free milk carton boat building class hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Oregon. Led by veteran milk carton boat builders from the Portland Rose Festival, potential racers will learn tips and tricks for building [...]
Who: Artist Wyland to create world’s largest painting of planet Earth for Earth Day
What: Artist Wyland will paint a three-acre image of the planet earth in a 24-hour span on the top of the Long Beach Convention Center for Earth Day.
Where: Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Who: Artist [...]
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Last night at the Crystal Ballroom local Portland band, Blitzen Trapper performed for a sold out audience. Opening for the Seattle-based band, Fleet Foxes, Blitzen Trapper keep the vibe (and the rubbery floor) rockin’ the whole night.
There is nothing like seeing a local band succeed and from the looks of it Blitzen Trapper is [...]
Corey Miller, one of the most sought after tattoo artists in the world, will be an honored guest and speaker at Oregon Ink, the first ever tattoo convention in the state of Oregon.
Oregon Ink will be held at Lane Events Center between 2-10 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009, 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, [...]
Text by Nino Marchetti | Photograph courtsey of Powerstick.com
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