CHRIS SMITH GETS TO BE PLANNING COMMISSAR

http://portlandtransport.com/archives/2009/08/a_new_hat.html

Light rail lawsuit?

http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story_2nd.php?story_id=125062487953862300

TRAIN DEAD IN TUNNEL

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19, 2009-3 videos, 23 mins

BREAK ROOM BANTER

RAIL FAIL

A westbound Blue Line train experienced mechanical problems and is stuck in the Robertson Tunnel on the westside. Shuttle buses are carrying riders between the PGE Park station and Sunset Transit Center while the train is moved off the tracks. Riders on the westside and downtown may experience significant delays until service can be restored.

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MAX riders on the eastside should expect delays of about 10 minutes due to a broken down train being removed from the tracks.

I TRY THE "JACKFRUIT"

MORE ANTI GOVT NEWS STORIES

• A free pass? Government workers often get subsidized transit fares

KUFO's RICK EMERSON TALKS ABOUT TRIMET

Seattle voters reject 20-cent grocery bag fee

Seattle voters reject 20-cent grocery bag fee

SWINE FLU UPDATE

http://www.reuters.com/news/globalcoverage/swineflu

67 POTENTIAL DATE GOES BAD....(not my 67)

TUESDAY AUGUST 18, 2009-3 videos in a playlist..

ROSS RACER UPDATE

I changed my plane tickets today. I will be returning on Friday Aug. 28, which means I should be back to work on Monday Aug. 31.

I learned this morning that one of my aunts passed away last night. (My Mom's sister) Her funeral is on Saturday so I should be able to attend that.

Today the humidity dropped into the comfortable range.....finally! Oh my god!!! I'm turning into an Iowan, I'm talking about the weather!!!