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Portland Restaurant Guide | PDX Restaurant Reviews
12/06/2011

Portland Restaurant Guide provides real reviews of restaurants in Portland Oregon and beyond. Honest reviews from a PDX foodie.

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NFIB small business summit
12/01/2011

Oregon Small Business Summit, Oct. 2-4 Entrepreneurial leaders from around state to convene in Bend By Oregon NFIB Annual Small Business Summit Oct. 2-4 Every year the NFIB/Oregon Small Business Summit gets better, and this year’s will be no exception. The 2011 gathering will be packed full of in-depth policy discussions and other important topics [...]

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NIKE movie-based shoes score big
12/01/2011

NIKE shoes score big Nike has produced 1500 pairs of replica shoes based on the pair that Michael J. Fox wore in the 1989 movie Back to the Future II. The shoes are available on Ebay until September 18. They have sold there for prices between $3,500 and $10,000. At a live auction last week, [...]

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A picture of the wildfires in Oregon and across America
12/01/2011

NBC Nightly News and the National Interagency Fire Agency Center ran this wildfire chart this week that shows a large number of active wildfires across the American West. Oregonians across the state have been seeing evidence of the wildfires with increased smoke and haze in the sky over the past few weeks.

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Farmers Markets Growing in Number, Popularity
12/01/2011

USDA: Farmers Markets Growing in Number, Popularity 111 farmers markets currently operate in Oregon By Oregon Small Business Association The number of farmers markets selling fresh, locally and regionally grown produce grew significantly over the past year. According to the 2011 National Farmers Market Directory recently released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than [...]

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Losing the Columbia Gorge View Point Inn
12/01/2011

Fire and Financial Woes Close Historic View Point Inn An accidental fire at the historic View Point Inn and Restaurant overlooking the Columbia River Gorge left the Inn’s future in limbo. The fire apparently started when a spark from the chimney ignited the roof on July 10, closing the Inn indefinitely. Co-owner Geoff Thompson and [...]

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Portland takes up new technology for parkins meters
12/01/2011

Portland takes up new technology for parking meters By Oregon Small Business Association Beginning in August, the Pearl District will become the first local community to experiment with a mobile parking solution that allows customers to pay-to-park via their cell phone. Some have expressed concerns about consumer privacy and law enforcements’ potential use of the [...]

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Wal-Mart enters Portland area with property buys
12/01/2011

Wal-Mart scooping up properties all over Portland area By Oregon Small Business Association Walmart has been prolifically purchasing properties in the Portland Metro area. Walmart plans to open as many as 17 of its smaller stores called Neighborhood Markets in the metro area where it has lacked a presence. While the retailer hasn’t officially announced [...]

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California Considers Sales Tax Collection on Internet Companies
12/01/2011

By Oregon Small Business Association, A judicial loophole allows online-only retailers (such as Amazon.com) to avoid the rules of sales tax collection, resulting in a loss of $1.1 billion in taxes on internet and mail order sales last year in California according to the State Board of Equalization. The board estimates that enforcing sales tax [...]

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Phil Knight discusses life, business on Oprah
12/01/2011

By Oregon Small Business Association, One of Oregon’s most important business leaders, Phil Knight of NIKE, recently spoke before a national audience on the Oprah Winfrey show and discussed his life, his business and his success. Below are highlights of the interview: On the Nike logo KNIGHT: “Nike was the Greek goddess of victory. At [...]

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Guide to Oregon Real Estate
11/30/2011

The state of Oregon offers a diversified range of geography, interesting cultural differences and a variety of attractions. Each of the seven main regions presents a unique character and offers a scenic environment and enjoyable way of life that carries … Continue reading →

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Guide to Saving Money on Homeowner’s Insurance
11/30/2011

Shopping around is one of the easiest ways to get the best deal on you homeowner’s insurance, but there are several things you can do to reduce your payments even further: Make sure your credit is looking good. Mortgage companies … Continue reading →

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Guide to Online Mortgage Calculators
11/30/2011

Although web-based interest calculators can’t tell you what size mortgage you can afford, they will help you determine how much your monthly payments will be after you’ve closed on a new home. The first step is to determine the principal … Continue reading →

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Guide to Oregon’s Regional Attractions
11/30/2011

Whether you’re planning a romantic couple’s getaway, a fun-filled staycation for the whole family or just looking to get better acquainted with your local area, each of Oregon’s unique regions offers a rich variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities. Here … Continue reading →

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Unleashed in Central Oregon Dog-Friendly Adventures in Bend
11/29/2011

Someone recently suggested that I kennel my dog during a five-day business trip to Denver. As in, send my sweet little Pippin to five sad and lonely days of Hell. Not going to happen. I’ve ...

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The Fabulous North Umpqua
11/29/2011

Oregon amazes me. Just when I think I’ve seen every gorgeous wonder in a lifetime spent in this incredible state, I happen along a place that takes my breath away all over again. That’s what ...

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Grant’s Getaways: The Intertwine
11/29/2011

If you have an appetite for outdoor adventure, consider a getaway that satisfies your hunger for the great Oregon outdoors and teaches you more about your community too. Discover Greater Portland’s “Intertwine” where ...

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Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Lynne Curry
11/29/2011

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically ...

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Waiting for La Niña
11/29/2011

She’s coming: That powdery, silvery, shivery, white beauty. She’s gathering herself up in storm clouds high above the Pacific, traveling across the Cascades, the Wallowas and the Blue mountains. She’s pulling herself together and getting ...

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Provoke Curioisty In All Youth—A Review of The Discovery Village
11/29/2011

Salem’s A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village has an interesting set of obstacles to overcome. The whole children’s museum is founded in three, old, cool-looking houses and the backyards that those three houses share. In visiting the ...

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Grant’s Getaways: Oregon’s Original Daredevil
11/29/2011

Oregon has long been a land of high adventure! But few contemporary “extreme sport” adventurers can hold a candle to Oregon’s original daredevil. 83-years ago, a man rode a 12-foot canvas boat over the ...

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The First Turn of the Season
11/29/2011

It’s like anticipation of knowing what’s about to come out of your mom’s kitchen before Thanksgiving dinner. It is like the moment before tearing into the presents Christmas morning. It is like the ...

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Meet Ask Oregon Ambassador Debbie Lusk
11/29/2011

Editor’s Note: We recently unveiled Ask Oregon, a program that allows travelers to ask “Oregon Experts” about traveling throughout the state. We’d like to introduce you to our experts and will be featuring them periodically ...

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Tom Peterson - A Portland Icon
11/29/2011

Tom Peterson was a Portland icon. His Tom Peterson watches, clocks, haricuts, and commercials made Portland, Oregon history

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Historic Trail Blazer Turns 49 Today
11/29/2011

We at Uniquely Portland Oregon.com want to wish Portland Trail Blazer, Jerome Kersey, a very happy 49th birthday today!

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