Rethinking homelessness
This video takes a look at the backgrounds of some of the people who are without housing in Orlando. Continue reading
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Louie Schwartzberg on TED
Some remarkable photography in this TED talk by Louie Schwartzberg, looking at the "hidden miracles of the natural world." Continue reading
Fundraising for injured Rob English of English Cycles
Rob English, who makes custom cycles here in Eugene as English Cycles, was injured riding in the Tour of Aufderheide last weekend and is still in the hospital with broken bones and other injuries according to a GiveForward page that was created to fundraise for him and his wife Misha Dunlap English as he recovers. You can read about Rob English's work in a recent EW Bikes issue. Continue reading
Activist Alert 7-17-2014
• The Eugene Toxics Board meets at 3:30 pm Thursday, July 17, at the Eugene Emergency Services Center, 1705 W. 2nd Ave. Fire Conference Room. On the agenda is an Envision Eugene overview and other items. Call 682-7118 or email joann.c.eppli@ci.eugene.or.us for more information. Continue reading
Unhoused Sanctuary Finds A Home
The Nightingale Health Sanctuary Steering Committee has found a 1.1-acre lot on which they will start the Nightingale Health Sanctuary, a self-governing community of homeless people intended to promote health and recovery. Steering committee member Mary Broadhurst asked that the location not be disclosed because the group is still doing neighborhood outreach. Continue reading
Bee-Killing Pesticides Linked To Bird Declines
The latest in a number of recent studies looking at the impact of neonicotinoid pesticides has shown declining bird populations in areas where the pesticides are used in high concentrations. Neonics have already been associated with bee die-offs, and a new study published in Nature found that common bird populations such as barn swallows and starlings decreased 3.5 percent each year in areas associated with neonics use. Continue reading
County Attacks City’s Paid Sick Days
In response to the city of Eugene’s proposed “paid sick days” ordinance, the Lane County Commission has proposed three of its own ordinances. After voting 4-0 to move forward with the ordinances on July 8, the Board of Commissioners will have an emergency meeting the morning of July 21, before the Eugene City Council’s public hearing is set to take place. Continue reading
Magnetic Goo
Time changes things, and Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac knows this as well as anyone. After all, before he and Johnny Rzeznik became one of the more notable pop rock acts of the last two decades, they preferred to be noisy rather than pop savvy. But they got the chance to evolve artistically through early albums, get out their inner punk and heavy metal aggressions and figure out who they wanted to be as a band. Takac knows how lucky they are. Continue reading
The Last Mile
Opening up Lane County’s internet access
Dark fiber is fiber optic cable that hasn't been connected (lit). Continue reading
Lane County Area Spray Schedule 7-17-14
• Coast Range Conifers, 335-1472, plans to hire Western Helicopter Services, Inc., (503) 538-9469, to aerially spray Escort, Oust and/or Surfactant L-11 on 60 acres near Swartz Creek, using a helicopter landing pad on BLM land. See ODF notification 2014-781-00754, call Robin L. Biesecker at 935-2283 with questions. Continue reading