TITLE and ESCROW SERVICES in Portland, Oregon

Here are some reliable companies for escrow and title services in Portland, Oregon. For specific questions or referrals, please contact me, and I’ll help you hone in on the best local resources.

Fidelity National Title Insurance Company

First American Title Company

Pacific Northwest Title Insurance Company

October 27, 2009 · Filed Under resources

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The Kick-off of the International Day of Climate Action with 350.org

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Saturday, October 24th marked the 1st ever International Day of Climate Action. There were multiple ways to get involved. Run, walk, bike, march, rally, and paddle. It was a beautiful fall day in Portland, and I chose to attend The River of Action event on the Willamette River. In this case I actually toured around by bike looking for good vantage points to photograph the kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards as they created a large “350″ floatilla that made it’s way from the Hawthorne Bridge to the Burnside Bridge.

I am curious to see how October 24th, International Day of Climate Action, evolves next year. It sits comfortably “opposite” Earth Day on the calendar, so hopefully event organizers and activists be able to capture the attention, energy, and commitment of an expanding audience.

So far the tone of the events have a compelling balance between absolute urgency, commraderie and fun, and expressive action that can grab the attention and imaginations of other unsuspecting bystanders. I had numerous conversations with folks on the waterfront as we witnessed the boats taking shape in the form of the mysterious number, 350. The majority of the people around me had no idea what was going on; most were enjoying the Saturday Market on an amazing day in October. When I explained the concept of the day and the variety of actions taking place, you could see the wheels turning. Furrowed brows and puzzled looks turned to light-hearted smiles, and comments like, “Looks like fun.”

That’s what I like to hear!

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TheRiverPDX strives to help spread the word for interesting events, sustainability efforts, and actions in Portland.

October 27, 2009 · Filed Under events

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