Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: List of notable Portlanders


Related Topics

In the News (Thu 17 Dec 09)

  
  Encyclopedia: Portland Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Portland metropolitan area spans Multnomah and Washington counties and Clackamas, Columbia, and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington.
Portland was the major port in the Pacific Northwest for much of the 19th century, until the 1890s when direct railroad access between the deep water harbor in Seattle and points east by way of Stampede Pass were built.
Portland's Old Chinatown neighborhood is marked by a pair of lions at the corner of NW 4th and Burnside, and includes the district along the Willamette River between Burnside and Union Station.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Portland-Oregon   (4038 words)

  
 Portland, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, and county seat of Multnomah County.
Portland is known as "The City of Roses" or "Rose City", nicknames originated during the 1905 Lewis and Clark centennial exposition.
Portland's Lincoln High School is notable as it is the oldest public high school west of the Mississippi River, built in 1869.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portland,OR   (4350 words)

  
 Portland, Oregon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Portland was the major port in the Pacific Northwest for much of the 19th century, until the 1890s when direct railroad access between the deepwater harbor in Seattle and points east by way of Stampede Pass were built.
The Portland metropolitan area has the typical transportation services common to major U.S. cities, though Oregon's emphasis on proactive land-use planning and transit-oriented development within the urban growth boundary means that commuters have multiple well-developed options.
For the most part, Portland's streets are arranged in a traditional grid-like pattern, with a few diagonal streets connecting various sections of the city and suburbs, and numerous bridges across the Willamette and Columbia rivers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Portland%2C_Oregon   (4350 words)

  
 Oregon
Oregonians are proud of their state's wealth of beautiful forests and streams, and place great importance on proper use of their environment, yet struggle to balance this with the desire for economic and housing development to support its increasing population.
Oregon City was the first incorporated city west of the Mississippi River and later, the first capital of the Oregon Territory, from 1848 to 1852, when the territory capitol was moved to Salem, Oregon.
Portland is under consideration to be the home of the Montreal Expos or another major league baseball team.
www.starrepublic.org /encyclopedia/wikipedia/o/or/oregon_1.html   (2301 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Portland, Oregon
The Portland metropolitan area is the urban area centered in northern Oregon (Multnomah County and parts of Washington, Yamhill, and Clackamas counties) and southern Washington (Clark County).
Portland Classical Chinese Garden is a Suzhou-style walled garden enclosing a full city block in the Chinatown neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.
The Portland Beavers are a minor league baseball team which, along with the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Oaks, Sacramento Solons, San Francisco Seals, and Seattle Indians, was a charter member of the Pacific Coast League which was founded in 1903.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Portland%2C-Oregon   (10783 words)

  
 All words on Portland, Oregon
In addition, the Portland Streetcar began operation in 2001, with a five-mile loop from downtown's Portland State University (PSU), past Powell's City of Books, through the Pearl District, to the NW 23rd neighborhood.
Portland is also home to Mill Ends Park (web site), the world's smallest park (being a two-foot diameter circle, its area is only about 0.3 square meters).
Portland is served by a number of local resorts located on nearby Mount Hood: Timberline, Mt. Hood Meadows, Ski Bowl, Cooper Spur, and Ski Bunny.
www.allwords.org /po/portland,-oregon.html   (4496 words)

  
 Portland,_Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Locals refer to these areas by their section names (such as "Northwest"), with the exception of "North Portland", for which the full name is typically used, although it is commonly called "The Portland Peninsula" or "The Peninsula" by the locals, and infrequently called "NoPo" by tourists from California or from the other "quadrants".
Portland features a myriad of active political movements including a chapter of the IWW (Wobblies), as well as other more mundane Socialist, Socialist Workers, Communists, Environmental Socialists, etc. In some neighborhoods, getting coffee at Starbucks is considered a "right-wing" act.
The Portland metropolitan area spans Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, as well as parts of Columbia and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington.
www.apawn.com /search.php?title=Portland,_Oregon   (4694 words)

  
 oregon information site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2003, Oregon's population was estimated at 3,559,596 people.
Asian growth is located mostly in the metropolitan areas of Portland, Salem, and Eugene; Hispanic population growth is across the state.
Portland is under consideration to be the home of a major league baseball team.
www.mistyped.info /oregon.htm   (2509 words)

  
 List of Portlanders - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The following is a partial list of Portlanders, people from or with connections to Portland, Oregon; a separate list of people from Oregon is available:
Duniway, Abigail Scott, radical, suffragist, and publisher/editor of Portland newspaper The New Northwest
Struthers, Sally, actress born and raised in Portland
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_notable_Portlanders   (385 words)

  
 Sulphur Emissions Reduction Protocol bei eLexi - das Onlinelexikon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This is a list of governors of national banks of Serbia and Yugoslavia.
This is a list of English language loanwords that come from any member of the Chinese branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.
This is a list of English loanwords that come from any of the Australian Aboriginal languages.
www.elexi.de /en/s/su/sulphur_emissions_reduction_protocol.html   (293 words)

  
 All words on Oregon
A 1977 article in U.S. News and World Report described Oregon as a :''state of scenic grandeur and easygoing individualism [that] is writing the preface to what may be the future for all Americans: simple living, conservation, and limited growth.'' That description still applies over a quarter-century later.
See also the list of people from Oregon and the list of notable Portlanders According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2003, Oregon's population was estimated at 3,559,596 people.
Oregon, showing major cities and towns See: List of Oregon cities The capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland.
www.allwords.org /or/oregon.html   (2685 words)

  
 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The city centre is to the south of the harbour.
It adjoins a salt marsh nature reserve created when the lowland behind a high shingle embankment was breeched by the sea in the 1990s.
The municipality has a population of 4,433 (2003) and covers an area of 150.05 km² of which 3.42 km² is water.
www.hostingciamca.com /browse.php?title=P/PO/POR   (11317 words)

  
 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Portland metropolitan area spans Multnomah and Washington counties and parts of Clackamas, Columbia, and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington, with a population of 2,016,357 as of July 2003, 5.2% more than the 2000 census figure for the area.
As a result of a "great renumbering" on September 2, 1931, Portland is divided into five sections [link].
Portland, like other Oregon cities, Hood River and Bend, is well-known for its good beer.
aynurkece.info /index.php?title=Portland,_Oregon   (3727 words)

  
 malawi.ca - Portlander   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Portlander Inn and Marketplace is almost a city unto itself...
Conveniently located off I-5, Exit 307, The Portlander Inn offers easy access to the EXPO Center, Delta Park...
Definition of portlander from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games.
www.malawi.ca /Portlander/reference/fullview/wikipedia/572525   (303 words)

  
 List Of Notable Portlanders Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Looking For list of notable portlanders - Find list of notable portlanders and more at Lycos Search.
Find list of notable portlanders - Your relevant result is a click away!
Look for list of notable portlanders - Find list of notable portlanders at one of the best sites the Internet has to offer!
www.jobsinart.com /search/encyclopedia/List_of_notable_Portlanders   (611 words)

  
 [ aquarius records new arrivals list #157 ]
This will probably be the last list where we'll be featuring realaudio soundclips, which (yes we know!) are not playing well for those of you who use the RealOne player.
That is, continuing to finely craft their splendid compositions full of a swirling carousel of strings, woodwinds and horns, honey-sweet male and female lead vocals, and an angelic choral accompaniment.
He was responsible for the soundtracks to such notable films as Cul De Sac, Knife In The Water, and just prior to his untimely death at the age of 38, Rosemary's Baby.
www.aquariusrecords.org /archives/157.html   (12551 words)

  
 Jake's Famous Crawfish - Portland, OR, 97205-2397 - Citysearch
From crawfish and crab to steelhead and sturgeon, this Portland icon does sea...
The fresh-daily menu lists dozens of delicacies from the sea prepared dozens of ways.
From casual after-work bars to rockin' live music venues, our editors recommend hip Portland bars and clubs for any night of the week.
portland.citysearch.com /profile/8459413   (502 words)

  
 Portlander - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Portlander   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Here you will find more informations about Portlander.
A Portlander is someone from any of the cities or towns named Portland.
A list of notable Portlanders for the Oregon city of that name is available.
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Portlander.html   (67 words)

  
 Ireland Information Guide , Irish, Counties, Facts, Statistics, Tourism, Culture, How
== Geography == '', Oregon Geographic Names, List of Oregon rivers, List of Oregon mountain ranges'' Oregon's geography may be split roughly into six areas: *the Coast Range, *the Willamette Valley, *the Cascade Mountains *the Klamath Mountains, *the Columbia Plateau, and *the Basin and Range Region.
== Law and government == '', Oregon congressional districts, List of United States Senators from Oregon'' Oregon's governor serves a four-year term.
== Major cities and towns == ''See: List of Oregon cities'' The capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland.
www.irelandinformationguide.com /Oregon?action=edit&section=6   (2241 words)

  
 Human Iterations
Of all the RSS feeds I've been listed on, my non-sequiturial (but appreciated) inclusion on Anarchoblogs has been a personal torment from the start.
Problem is. Not only does such a list of buddies/political allies/recommended writers have an innate unfairness wound up in it but I am deeply fond of my elitist 'People I Like' selection of important political figures who I feel have still managed to keep hold of their good intentions.
I can loudly proclaim to the world that non-Portlanders should be rounded up and shipped off to death camps for their own good, but ask me to list a few links on the side of my webpage and I get filled with apprehension.
williamgillis.blogspot.com /2005_04_01_williamgillis_archive.html   (4768 words)

  
 The Yiddish Voice דאָס ייִדישע קול   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Join the UYIP (Understanding Yiddish Information Processing) mailing list to ask questions and join in the discussion and planning.
Since 1979, Portlanders have enjoyed the Sunday morning Yiddish Hour (10-11 am, KBOO 90.7 FM), hosted by Jack "Yankl" Falk and Reva Falk.
Jewish-Languages Mailing List, for academic discussion of Jewish languages, including Hebrew, Jewish Aramaic, Jewish English, Jewish Malayalam, Judeo-Arabic, Judeo-French, Judeo-Greek, Judeo-Iranian, Judeo-Italian (Italkian), Judeo-Persian, Judeo-Portuguese (Shuadit) / Judeo-Provencal, Judeo-Spanish (Judezmo / Ladino), and Yiddish.
www.yiddishvoice.com   (8414 words)

  
 iqexpand.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Oregon is known for its abundant rainfall, but only the western half of the state is notably rainy; east of the Cascades the climate is much more arid.
See also: List of Oregon counties, Oregon Geographic Names, List of Oregon rivers, List of Oregon mountain ranges, List of Oregon state parks
There was an unsuccessful effort to make Louie Louie Oregon's official state song.
oregon.iqexpand.com   (2858 words)

  
 List of Portlanders - free-definition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Damon Stoudamire, Wilson H.S. and Portland Trail Blazer
Sally Struthers, actress born and raised in Portland
There is also a list of people from Oregon.
www.free-definition.com /List-of-Portlanders.html   (225 words)

  
 [ aquarius records new arrivals list #144 ]
The only notable difference is an even more pronounced emphasis on the drone-y side of things, making that classic Mudhoney sound even more hypnotic and almost Krautrock-like.
Just like the Carcass vinyl reissue last list, if you don't already know who they are, you probably don't need this, but 'Scum' is definitely Napalm Death's finest moment.
Four songs by SF faves Numbers are paired with five songs from sadly defunct Portlanders Emergency, including a cover by late 70's NYC post-punk group Come On.
www.aquariusrecords.org /archives/144p2.html   (8478 words)

  
 List_of_people_from_Oregon Information, Facts, Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
This is a list of some famous people strongly associated with the state of Oregon:
Separate related lists cover notable Portlanders and people from other states.
This document is being distributed under the GNU FDL
www.mbceo.com /index.php?title=List_of_people_from_Oregon   (97 words)

  
 NTU Info Centre: Oregon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Portland also has the largest urban park in the US: Forest Park.
Oregon Blue Book, the online version of the state's official directory and fact book
Welcome to Oregon, from Essentix, Inc. of Portland
www.nowtryus.com /article:Oregon   (2596 words)

  
 List of Portlanders   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Doleac, Michael, Central Catholic and NBA Miami Heat star
Munson, Ona, actress, played Belle Watling in Gone With the Wind
Stoudamire, Damon, Wilson H.S. and Portland Trail Blazer
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/List-of-Portlanders.htm   (395 words)

  
 Putting Portland on the Map
Portland is the home of many creative types who have gone on to do and produce great things.
Of course, there are also some Portlanders who are famous for doing some not so great things...Here is a partial list of famous Portlanders (some, such as Gus Van Sant, have called Portland home for a long time and others, such as Todd Haynes, have only recently been included in lists of famous Portlanders).
Sally Struthers - actress and proponent of saving third-world children
students.washington.edu /darlams/final/portland_famous.html   (204 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.