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Falstaff Dark Beer at Organ Grinder Pizza
01/03/2012

When I lived in Eugene, in 1984, I went to the Organ Grinder for pizza with friends. What neat atmosphere, I thought back then. Falstaff Dark beer? Organ

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12 Year Old Portland Girl Creates Mermaid Beach Game
01/03/2012

Gamewright, a leading manufacturer of family games based in Newton, Massachusetts, is making a splash with its new 2011 game release, Mermaid Beach. The ocean-themed card game Mermaid Beach is invented by Portland's own Emily Ehlers, who was eight years old when she created the game. Now twelve, she is the second kid to invent a Gamewright game. Sleeping Queens is Gamewright's first kid-invented game, and has been a top-seller since its 2005 introduction. Mermaid Beach, along with seven other new Gamewright releases, will be unveiled at NY Toy Fair in February 2011. Ehlers is a Portland, Oregon native and lives with her parents and two brothers. She was inspired to create Mermaid Beach in 2007 when she and her family spent an entire year living aboard a 42-foot sailboat. "We spent several weeks sailing around Cape Cod at the start of our trip. That is where I got the idea. Because we were always on the water or in the water, I started thinking about what if mermaids were real?" says Ehlers. "We had a lot of time being on a boat, and I liked the idea of using some of it to make a new game instead of just playing the ones we already had. It was my idea to make the game about mermaids and shell collecting, but everyone in my family helped with ideas for how the game would work. My brothers Jake and Drew helped me make cards so we could play and test out the game. My mom and dad played lots of rounds with us and helped us work out the kinks." Mermaid Beach is a very splashy card game that features a colorful cast of undersea characters such as Swirly Shirley, Betsy Bubbles and Rip Ryder. Try to collect the most seashell cards but watch out for sneaky waves and icky seaweed along the way. Most of all - don't get caught holding the sea monster at the end of the game! "Because we are a family game company, it's always very special and exciting when we can produce a game that was invented by a kid," says Jason Schneider, director of product development and marketing for Gamewright. "From the first time we tested Emily's prototype for Mermaid Beach, we knew there was something unique about the game play and we fell in love with the silly characters. A lot of imagination went into creating this game." Gamewright, a leading manufacturer of family games, is best known for such household hits as Slamwich, Rat-a-Tat Cat, In a Pickle, and the Scrambled States of America Game. Gamewright prides itself on making games that foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun. Kids, parents, grandparents, and educators all agree that Gamewright makes some of the best games on the planet. For more information, please visit www.gamewright.com.

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Eat Your Berries! Oregon Berry Festival
01/03/2012

Your Mother always told you, "Eat Your Berries!" The Ecotrust event spaces in Portland, will host the Oregon Berry Festival, July 22nd & 23rd, 2011. Visitors will have a chance to taste and buy some of the season's best berries and also sample amazing products made with Oregon's berry bounty. Admission is free for all events at the Ecotrust. Hours will be from noon to six on Friday, July 22nd and 11AM to six on Saturday, July 23rd. This will be a fun family event with children's activities, live entertainment on the "Blues Berry" stage, a Portland chef berry cook-off and a chance to win a cargo bike filled with berry goodies and eat your fill of Oregon berries. There will be ice creams, pies, cobblers, jams, strawberry shortcake plus the unexpected taste treat like Marionberry BBQ sauce, red raspberry wine, cranberry chocolates, natural blueberry soda and much more. Visit the Oregon Berry Festival website for more information. They are accepting vendor, volunteer and entertainment applications at this time. Check back soon to buy tickets to the Gala Berry Dinner prepared by Executive Chef Phillipe Boulot and held at the Heathman Hotel on Saturday, July 23rd. The Oregon berry industry is one of the largest and oldest in the U.S. Four Oregon berry groups are joining together for the first time to promote their berries as "Oregon" berries at this festival. The festival is funded in part by a USDA Grant award through the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture.

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Pay-By-Phone Portland Parking
01/03/2012

Next month, Portland visitors and residents will have the opportunity to plug their parking meter using their cell phone. As a 90-day experiment, Atlanta-based company ParkMobile is giving the parking in the Pearl District a tech makeover which will allow people to pay their parking meter fee with their cell phone.

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Portland Insider Newsletter - Subscribe!
01/03/2012

Subscribe to the Portland Insider newsletter for the latest happenings around the city of Portland Oregon. Sign up for free.

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Craigslist Portland Oregon - Search Craigs List in Portland
01/03/2012

Search Craigslist Portland Oregon to find Portland jobs, apartments or homes, or anything else in Portland

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Portland Senior Living – Not Just A City for Young People!
01/03/2012

The Portland senior living communities around the Portland areas are thriving. The Rose City is the perfect place for seniors to settle in.

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Searching For Best Burger In Portland
01/03/2012

I'm on the hunt for the best burger in Portland, OR. Do you know where it is? I'd love to hear from you on my Portland Facebook Page. Don't forget to LIKE it! ;)

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As An Actor On The Ramblin Rod Show
01/03/2012

My name is Jay Mather. I was honored at one time to be an actor on the Ramblin Rod Show We were there doing some Disney characters. I was the Madd Hatter.

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Smile Winner Snub on Ramblin Rod Show
01/03/2012

I had been practicing my smile when I was informed we were going to be on the Ramblin Rod Show. For the next few weeks all those around me saw my million

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Portland Smartphone Apps
01/03/2012

Find Portland Smartphone Apps to help you visit and maneuver Portland Oregon on your Smartphone, at your convenience

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REVIEW: Lucky House - Vancouver, WA
01/03/2012

My review of Lucky House in Vancouver, WA. If you want good Chinese food, try Lucky House. Leave your own review.

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Powells Book Store Portland OR | Powells City of Books
01/03/2012

Powells Book Store in Portland OR is the world's largest independent bookstore in the World. Covering a city block, Powells City of Books on Burnside is a book lover's dream come true.

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Beyond Portland Oregon | Mt Hood, Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge
01/03/2012

Beyond Portland Oregon you'll discover the beauty of Mt Hood, the Oregon coast, and Columbia Gorge

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Uniquely Portland Oregon. A Compelling Look at a Special City
01/03/2012

A unique journey to Portland Oregon, looking through the eyes and experiences of a Portland lover

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Tony Thomas Represents Portland, OR on VIDBLOGGER NATION
01/03/2012

Yup, I'm thrilled to be part of a new video On-Demand channel on Comcast cable TV called VIDBLOGGER NATION. As one of 10 other video bloggers from around the nation, I was chose to represent my city, Portland, Oregon. Not only that, I venture out and beyond to the Oregon coast, the Gorge, Mt Hood, and other areas in the great Pacific NW. For more information, check out my blog post about VidBlogger Nation.

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Rusty Nails At Rigler Elementary School, Late 60's or early 70's
01/03/2012

I think I remember an early presentation in the school auditorium with Rusty Nails performing slight of hand tricks created by the audience using the Magic

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Portland Has Friendly Homeless People
01/03/2012

I enjoy walking to work in downtown Portland and meeting the hundreds of homeless asking for money. I now work two jobs so I can support them too. Thanks

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Rusty Nails | Rusty The Clown
01/03/2012

Rusty Nails hosted Portland television kid's shows for many years. Learn more about Rusty the Clown.

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Portland Oregon Deals and Discounts
01/03/2012

Find Portland Oregon deals, discounts and coupons to make the things you do in Portland even more enjoyable

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Early KOIN-TV News
01/03/2012

KOIN-TV went on the air on channel 6 in October 1953. The original news team was Art Kirkham doing news, Johnny Carpenter with sports, and Bob Lynott

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Portland Oregon Jobs | Find A Job In Portland Oregon
01/03/2012

Looking for Portland Oregon jobs? Do a Portland job search and find jobs in Portland Oregon

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Portland Food And Wine Event: Pinot In The City
01/03/2012

More than 100 wineries. One urban block. Experience the Willamette Valley like never before. Two days of spectacular Willamette Valley wines, winemakers and food. Meet the faces behind the labels in an exciting urban setting. Whet your palate with amazing wines and a 'behind the scenes' look at winegrowing, barrel making and wine-making. Get a taste of the Valley without leaving the city limits. Location: The Pearl District Address: NW 9th and Marshall, Portland OR 97209 Event Fee: One day ticket: $60 or a two day ticket: $90 Tickets available online: http://willamettewines.com/events/pinot-in-the-city/ Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 10-11, 2011 Time: 2-6pm

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Favorite Portland Food Cart: Holy Cannoli
01/03/2012

Holy Cannoli! Wicked Italian has the best Italian sandwiches yet seen in PDX! And they have cannolis (reported to remind those from NYC of home) which

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2011 Portland Street of Dreams
01/03/2012

Don't miss the 2011 Street of Dreams, going on now until Aug. 28th. Being held in my old stomping grounds, Tigard, Oregon, this annual event showcasing some very lovely homes is sure to be a big hit once again. Find out what the Portland Street of Dreams is all about.

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