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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Portland

Portland stories: 10 news summaries

 This Bud's for You: 
 Pot Cafe Makes 
 the Grade 

Marijuana mist, croissants on tap in 1st legal establishment

Nov 20, 09 4:27 AM CST
(Newser) - A first peek into the the first legal "pot cafe" in America reveals well-behaved Oregon patrons "sipping" marijuana mist from vaporizers and chatting amiably on couches. Not just anyone can wander into the Portland spot, which also sells chocolate croissants, notes a Times of London reporter. Smokers must... More »

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medical marijuana • marijuana • Oregon • Portland • pot • pot cafe • Portland pot cafe

 Nation's First Marijuana 
 Cafe Opens in Portland 

It welcomes those licensed to smoke it legally

Nov 14, 09 12:19 PM CST
(Newser) - A cafe in Portland, Oregon, made a little history yesterday when it became the first in the nation to legally open its doors to pot smokers. The Cannabis Cafe welcomes those who are licensed by the state to smoke marijuana for medical reasons. It doesn't sell pot to members—that's... More »

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marijuana • cannabis • marijuana legalization • Portland • NORML • Portland, Oregon • cafes

Analysis


 Youth-Magnet 
 Cities in US 

Washington, Seattle, New York top list

Sep 30, 09 2:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - Where will young people wind up once the recession ends? Some experts give the Wall Street Journal their best guesses:
  1. (tie) Washington, DC: Young people see Barack Obama as “America’s coolest boss,” says one panelist. Jobs in and around government abound, including nonprofit work that appeals
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New York City • Austin • youth • Seattle • coolest cities • cities • Portland • Washington, DC

(Newser) - The recession hasn’t done anything to stem the tide of young people pouring into places like Portland, Austin, and Seattle, the Wall Street Journal reports, and that’s straining those cities’ job markets. If anything, hipsters who’ve lost jobs elsewhere are more likely to set out for... More »

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migration • Austin • unemployment • youth • Seattle • Portland • hip

(Newser) - When urban planners dream, they dream that Americans will give up on the suburbs in favor of a dense, environmentally friendly, less auto-dependent lifestyle. And it’s never going to happen, David Brooks writes in the New York Times. “Amsterdam is a wonderful city, but Americans never... More »

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Chicago • New York • Denver • Los Angeles • San Diego • Phoenix • Amsterdam • urban sprawl • Seattle • US cities • cities • Portland • urban planning • suburban sprawl • David Brooks

Portland Mayor Cops to Sex With Male Teen Intern

Oregon AG will investigate possible lies, sex-with-minor angle

Jan 21, 09 3:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Oregon’s attorney general today announced the launch of an investigation into the conduct of Portland’s mayor, who Monday copped to having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old male intern. As more details emerge, the Oregonian also reports that a Portland Mercury writer who confronted Sam Adams last year... More »

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sex scandal • mayor • Portland • Sam Adams • political scandal

 Top Cities for Beautiful People 

Charleston takes top rank for friendliness

Sep 13, 08 12:36 PM CDT
(Newser) - Miami boasts the most attractive people in the US, a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine concludes. The city took the top spot for most beautiful locals, followed by San Diego, Austin, Charleston (SC), and Honolulu. Of the top 25, Philly came in last. The survey ranked the cities in... More »

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California • New York • Miami • Charleston • Austin • Philadelphia • Portland

America's 10 Underrated Cities

Smaller US locales are undiscovered and packed with ambience

Mar 5, 08 11:29 AM CST
(Newser) - Already done the all-star US cities like New York and LA? Try one of these underappreciated destinations from MSNBC:
  1. Baltimore: Bag some blue crab in the Inner Harbor and check out 300 years of history.
  2. Fort Lauderdale: Take advantage of great shopping and awesome upscale beaches.
  3. Houston:
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Minneapolis • Kansas City • Sacramento • Louisville • Houston • Baltimore • Pittsburgh • Portland • Providence • Fort Lauderdale

Traveling Green? US Cities Getting Better

More US hotels meet green standards

Dec 24, 07 4:15 PM CST
(Newser) - Traveling green still ain't easy States-side. US hotels lag behind Europe in water waste, car rentals, and chemical-free eateries. Quick fixes don't help either—recycling programs and low-flow showers may just be "greenwashing." Real green starts with original design. But some US lodges are stepping up to impress... More »

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recycling • San Francisco • list • green travel • Portland • Washington, DC

Fido-Friendly Vacation Spots

If vacation isn't vacation without Rover, consider one of these ten pet-friendly towns or your next trip

Oct 15, 07 5:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - Man's best friend has become a member of the family, so why shouldn't he get a break, too?  Make it fun and easy to travel with your pet by visiting one of these hound-hangout towns MSNBC recommends:
  1. San Diego, CA
  2. Long Beach, CA
  3. Carmel, CA
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pets • travel • California • Chicago • New York • list • San Diego • Seattle • Long Beach • Carmel • Portland • Colorado Springs • dog • cat

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