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  And Supercomputing Could Save Us All

  By Marc Hertz | Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:01 PM ET

  the Earth's potentially dire future.According to this Computerworld article, Gore, who spoke at the SC09 conference (a supercomputing conference in Portland, Ore.), was quoted as saying, "Supercomputing has given us the most powerful tool in the history of civilization." That's because, as Gor Read More

  More like this in: Al Gore, Climate change, ComputerWorld, An Inconvenient Truth, Technology, Science, Tech Does Good, Environment
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  Cannabis Cafe ... and Then Some

  By Jac Chebatoris | Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:02 AM ET

  that kind of thing. And by need, I mean, in a medically-licensed kind of way.The first of its kind, The Cannabis Cafe, opened Friday afternoon in Portland, Oregon making it America's first legal coffeehouse in the "European tradition," let's say.But pay attention: there is a catch, and tha Read More

  More like this in: Europe, Cancer, Portland, OR, Marijuana, Cannabis, Medical Marijuana, US, Life & Style, Regional/Local, Culture, Health & Fitness
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  Top 10 Healthiest Cities for Women

  By Jac Chebatoris | Thu Nov 5, 2009 2:22 PM ET

  lifestyle (including how active the people are, rate of smoking and diet), the rest of the metro areas that made the cut include:Bethesda, MarylandPortland, MaineCambridge, MassachusettsSan Francisco, CaliforniaHonolulu, HawaiiStamford, ConnecticutMadison, WisconsinSanta Barbara Read More

  More like this in: Health, San Francisco, Hawaii, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Vermont, Honolulu, Self magazine
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  Giving People What They Want

  By Chaniga Vorasarun | Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:16 PM ET

  tomatoes you like. Maybe that all-organic mom-and-pop won’t sell that sugary cereal your kids like. Well, NPR reports that one grocer in Portland, Ore. is giving everyone what they want.New Seasons Market prides itself on having local, sustainable, organic offerings. But they als Read More

  More like this in: Health, Organic, Shopping, insurance, Health Insurance, Portland, OR, Peanut Butter
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  How They Roll

  By Sarah Parsons | Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:09 PM ET

  sites. In fact, she proves that one little Twitter post can inspire change that affects countless city residents.Like a good little greenie, Portland resident Sarah Gilbert gave up her car to do her part to reduce the world's carbon emissions. Now, she bikes everywhere -- including t Read More

  More like this in: Twitter, Washington, Restaurants, Carbon Emissions, Fast Food, Discrimination, US, Social Responsibility, Regional/Local, Activism
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  Apple Greenlights Solar iPod Charger

  By Steve Tanner | Mon Sep 7, 2009 12:33 PM ET

  than the internal iPod Touch battery and also can be charged using a wall outlet (good news for otherwise eco-friendly iPod users in Seattle and Portland who want to rock out during the rainy season).It also features a Solar Planner to help users optimize energy usage. Through the Novothin Read More

  More like this in: Eco-Friendly, iPhone, EcoGeek, Technology, Entertainment, Gadgets, Green Tech, Music
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  Baby Steps To A Greener Big Apple

  By Lisa Germinsky | Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:27 AM ET

  my home? What am I doing in my kids' schools? We're a melting pot; this is New York City. We're so far behind in recycling. Go look out west, go to Portland, go to San Francisco, go to Canada. And everyone thinks, "We're new York." It's cleaner, but is it greener? So what are some of the thing Read More

  More like this in: New York, Children, New York City, Energy, San Francisco, Economy, Recycling, Recycle, Schools, Sustainability, Canada, Garbage
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  Inspire Positive Change 'Nau'

  By Marc Hertz | Thu Jul 9, 2009 11:48 AM ET

  you with what they do? Or do you consider yourself inspirational? Then Nau's first annual Grant for Change (G4C) is right up your alley. Nau is a Portland, Ore.-based sustainable outdoor apparel company and they decided they wanted to support people who "instigate lasting, positive change i Read More

  More like this in: Inspirational, Portland, OR, Business, Social Responsibility, Good Ideas, Activism
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  Keeping Hope Alive - With Paint

  By Marc Hertz | Fri Jun 26, 2009 10:24 AM ET

  and eye-searing orange in the bedroom. Somehow, I survived with my sanity (mostly) intact. YOLO Colorhouse, an independent paint company based in Portland, Ore. that makes environmentally responsible paint products, just released a preview of its Color of Hope interior palette. Thirty-si Read More

  More like this in: Virginia, home improvement, Business, Good Ideas
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  When Celebs Have Issues

  By David Jenison | Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:30 AM ET

  became the agency of record for Nike and produced many of their U.S. events. [The transition point came after] I partnered with a radio station in Portland for a big snowboard festival and allowed them to sell a few sponsorships. Next thing I know, Slim Jim and the Army are there. It didn't fee Read More

  More like this in: Woody Harrelson, Nike, Music, Non-Profit, China, Nonprofit, Festivals, Army, Foo Fighters