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"TriMet has just announced cuts of 5 percent across-the-board. That means fewer routes; buses that come every half-hour instead of every 15 minutes; and fewer trains at off-peak times.
"The cuts are coming now because most of the agency's income is derived from employer payroll taxes. Meaning when people lose their jobs, TriMet loses income."
There's something wrong with this equation. At a time when more people may be turning to TriMet, and starting a public transportation habit, TriMet should be improving its service.
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http://news.opb.org/article/4267-elections-divisions-opens-sizemore-investigation/
"The Oregon Elections Division opened an investigation Thursday into Bill Sizemore's campaign activities during the 2008 elections. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports."
It's about time.
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"An internet of things"
Someday I'll get spam from my toaster.
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"The Canadian military is evoking the wisdom of the green, pint-sized Yoda character from Star Wars for a video it's creating to give soldiers returning from Afghanistan tips on coping with the psychological scars of combat zones."
"I don't believe it," Skywalker says.
"That is why you fail," Yoda replies.
They're trying to touch soldiers to lift X-Wing Fighters with their minds?
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