Here in Portland, we’re not immune to the urge to create glass-and-steel phalluses to enshrine our desires.

This particular one is a study in miniature of what’s wrong with how (and why) we build and design. When presented with the design, in beautiful 3-D photo-realistic glory, the design review commission didn’t question its necessity, or harshly […]

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A dearly held part of the American Dream is that every generation has it better than the one before it. We make more money, have better amenities, better homes, clothing, technology. Everything.

A little noticed trend–we’re making less income than Dad.
That’s right–we’re getting poorer, financially speaking. The dollar doesn’t buy as much.
But don’t worry–if you […]

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