Take one teenage driver. Add one teenage passenger. You just doubled the driver’s chances of getting in a fatal crash. Add three teenage passengers. You just quadrupled their chances of getting in a fatal crash. Do you like those odds? For the first six months after a teen gets a driver’s license, no passengers under age 25 should be allowed in the car. Newly licensed drivers should get 1000 miles of road experience before picking up their first teen passenger. Do the math. Save a teen driver’s life.

For many families, a life in the Pacific Northwest promises to offer just what they’re looking for in their next home. The Pacific Northwest guarantees the kinds of amenities that can’t be found elsewhere in the nation’s home market: it gives buyers the opportunity to be a part of a progressive, growing area that maintains close ties to nature. Lake Oswego real estate, then, is a great fit for many families. Lake Oswego real estate gives you and your family the opportunity to live in a mid-sized town with easy access to the thriving city of Portland. Lake Oswego real estate is mainly located in Oregon’s Clackamas County. It also borders and sometimes juts into Washington and Multnomah counties. To the north lies Portland itself. The key feature of Lake Oswego real estate is Lake Oswego, which is a private 405-acre lake. The city surrounds the lake on all sides, and it is an important feature for residents of all stripes. Today, Lake Oswego real estate is home to just shy of 40,000 residents, many of whom chose a home in Lake Oswego for many of the same reasons you are considering it. The history of Lake Oswego real estate is very similar to the history of other communities in the area. During the first part of the 20th century, electric power was a main industry – but there was a strong focus on ensuring that the lake itself was not used for smelting and energy creation so that it could be used by the residents as a recreational area. Another key development in Lake Oswego real estate history came when the Southern Pacific Railroad widened the existing set-up from narrow- to standard-gauge tracks and electrified the system. This provided faster, cleaner, and more efficient transportation between Lake Oswego and Portland. That original line is no longer in use today, but history buffs can ride the Willamette Shore Trolley for a glimpse of the past. For many potential buyers in the Lake Oswego real estate area, a prime choice is a home right along the shores of Lake Oswego itself. These homes, not surprisingly, are in great demand and can fetch high prices on the open market. The lake features a dock on the east end, near local businesses, and many residents of the lake shore find it convenient to boat across the lake to complete their shopping and errands. Once or twice each decade, the city systematically lowers the water level in the lake so that residents can repair and maintain their docks and boathouses. Life along the shores of Lake Oswego, then, is in and of itself an interesting phenomenon. For many families, Lake Oswego real estate offers the best the Portland area has to offer. Check it out today: you’ll be amazed at the beauty and value of Lake Oswego.

If you have been hiding under a rock for the last couple of years, you may not have heard of the latest new technology for your computer.  You can now get satellite tv for your pc.  You may be wondering how this works.  This is a new technology that allows you to download software that will give you access to television stations all over the world.  This may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it is not, it is real and you too can have satellite tv on your pc.   If you do a lot of traveling for work, this is a great way to stay in touch with your local news.  You can not always get local news broadcasts when you are out of the area your news is televised in.  You may want to keep up with local television shows as well.  If you have satellite tv on your pc, watching favorite local programming can be a huge relief to you.  Why bother watching local news that does not pertain to you?  Also, if you are a sports fanatic, you know that not all games are televised in all areas, this means you can watch your local game from across the country.   You can even watch foreign teams if you enjoy sports from around the world. Even you do not travel, but live in an area that does not support your favorite sports team, you can get those games by watching on your satellite tv on your pc.  No longer do you have to wait for the sports to come on the news station just to see how your team did during their big game, you can put yourself right into the action and not miss one play.  With satellite tv on your pc, you will never miss any of the programming you desire to see.   So whether you are at home, or on the road, by having satellite tv on your pc, you will give yourself full time access to all of your favorite shows and sports teams.

Slicing a wide swath through basalt columns, the Columbia River has carved one of the most beautiful scenic destinations in the world. Starting just east of Portland, Oregon, extending for approximately 50 miles, the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area provides an array of wonders, from waterfalls to stunning vistas, from hiking trails, mountain biking, fishing, and world-class windsurfing to hot spring spas, golfing, antique shopping and art galleries. Protected as a national treasure, development has been limited, leaving a legacy for generations to enjoy. Here are just a few of the many wondrous adventures you can find in the Gorgeous Gorge. Carson Hot Springs Whether you have just finished hiking the foothills of Mt. Adams, fishing the Klickitat River, or antique shopping in White Salmon, a fun way to end the day is a stop at the Carson Mineral Hot Springs Spa & Golf Resort just outside of Carson, Washington. A scenic hour’s drive from Portland, OR and 45 minutes from Vancouver, WA, these hot springs are a mix of rustic and sparkling new accommodations. Built in 1892, the original bathhouse is still in use, adjacent to the St. Martin Hotel, built in 1901, where you check in. After soaking in claw-footed bathtubs in mineral water piped directly from the springs, an assistant will wrap you in a cocoon of blankets, purifying and energizing your body as you rest for 20 minutes. Massages are also available with nurturing therapists. The Hot Springs Rooms are a blend of old tradition and modern look, with no televisions or phones to disturb your rest. The tradition at the spa is to “unplug for awhile.” If golf is your game, take in a round on the dramatic 18-hole course with panoramic scenes of the Columbia Gorge. The course plays over sixty-five hundred yards and is a par 71. For more information about the resort and golf course, visit www.carsonhotspringsresort.com Golf Skamania Lodge Golf Course Skamania Lodge offers a challenging 18-hole, par-70 golf course with breathtaking views and tranquil greens. The services include a driving range, practice bunker, chipping and putting greens. Nestled on 175 wooded acres, the course also features a golf shop, cart rentals, and PGA Professionals to help you with your game. Golf packages are available, as well as a golf school with professional instruction for all levels of golfing experience. Starting in March, the lodge hosts several golf tournaments throughout the spring and summer, including scrambles and charity events. Annual and corporate passes are also available. For family outings, Skamania Lodge Golf Course offers a “Bigfoot Family Golf Program” for Sunday and Tuesday evenings from June through September. For more information, visit www.skamania.com/portland-oregon-golf.php Beacon Rock Golf Course Play the Rock! Is the Beacon Rock Golf Course motto. Built with time, energy, and supplies donated by residents who desired a place to play locally, this 18-hole course offers excellent playing conditions in a beautiful setting just east of Beacon Rock State Park on the Washington side of the Columbia River, five miles west of The Bridge of the Gods. Emphasizing a community feeling, Beacon Rock offers weekly specials that cover the gamut of golf enthusiasts, including packages for juniors, seniors, men, and women. During the off-season, they offer a winter pass for unlimited golf from November through February. Beacon Rock’s Ye Olde Golf Shoppe Grill, serves natural, organic, and local ingredients in their burgers, hot dogs, salads, and breakfasts. The hours mirror the clubhouse hours. For more information, visit www.beaconrockgolf.com Hood River: Hiking/Mountain biking Eagle Creek Hike The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic area is known for its high concentration of waterfalls, which makes the dramatic scenery even more compelling for hikers. From temperate rainforests to cascading rivers, there is everything from day hikes to multi-day backpacking. When completed, the Columbia Gorge Trail will stretch for more than 35 miles through the length of the Gorge. Trail planners envision a trail from Portland to the Hood River. For day hikes, the Eagle Creek trail is a popular 13-mile hike visiting more waterfalls (half dozen) than any other trail in the Gorge. To maintain an easy grade, engineers created ledges blasted out of sheer cliffs. Open all year, the moderate, 4.2-mile trail will take you over a spectacular gorge to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world, the 30-foot Punchbowl Falls. If you’re up for more, the hike to Tunnel Falls is a difficult, 12-mile hike with 1,200 feet of elevation gain (you are in the Gorge, after all!). Be warned, no dogs are allowed, and hikers will be fined if caught with their animals. This is a dangerous trail from four-leggeds. Read more about this trail and get directions at www.oregon.com/hiking/eaglecreek.cfm Ruckel Ridge Loop Hike Looking for a more rugged trail to tackle? Try Ruckel Ridge, a primitive trail that climbs four miles in 3750 feet before descending in an eight-mile loop. Beginning hikers and out-of-shape be warned; this is not for the faint-of-heart. It’s also advised to not bring dogs. Widely recognized as the most treacherous day-hike in the Gorge, you will need good boots, solid route-finding skills, and strong legs. Dry weather is also a must. Like to hike alone? Try another trail. It’s highly recommended that soloists find someone to hike with on this trail. If you are in reasonable shape, the initial ascent is not bad, just a series of hand-over-hand obstacles at an even pace. Where you will be tested is on the final 1,000-foot ascent to the Benson Plateau and then the descent. The nine-mile loop requires an early start. Plan ahead, as the trailhead is not easy to find. For more information on locating this challenging hike, go to www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Ruckel_Ridge_Loop_Hike Post Canyon/Seven Streams Mountain Biking For a demanding climb, there’s nothing like mountain biking in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Known for the xtreme sports in the area because of the rugged conditions, enthusiasts will find this trail is a grab bag of conditions and difficulties. The trip is 12 miles in distance with over half in gravel and dirt roads, the rest single-track. While the roads are usually in fair condition, there are some areas with large loose rocks. The route has two loops and two out and backs. This is a fun area with multiple riding possibilities. For directions and specifics, visit www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=851 Three Corner Rock On the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area you’ll find a favorite local ride in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. The ride starts on a rough gravel road, steep and uneventful. However, once you hit the singletrack trail, the ride gets interesting. The trail descends rapidly, with some intense hill climbing bursts through a forest until you reach Stebbins Creek. Switchbacks abound, so you’ll be testing your quads and cranking your pedals. Total distance is 7.4 miles of singletrack with 9.5 miles of rough gravel road. For location instructions and accommodations, visit www.mountainzone.com/mountains/detail.asp?fid=3893456 Fishing One of Washington’s longest free flowing rivers, the Klickitat River, located in Southeastern Washington, flows 100 miles from its source to the Columbia River. With tributaries flowing off the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Adams, this river is renowned for its steelhead and salmon fishing. The deep basalt canyon walls of the river gorge and a beautiful landscape of trees on ridges of rolling hills create a unique environment for fly fishing. A mile upstream from the community of Lyle, the river narrows into a chute where salmon and steelhead fight to journey upriver to spawn each fall. Native Americans still dip net for these elusive fish from scaffolds built hundreds of years ago. You’ll find Chinook Salmon (King), Silver Salmon (Coho), and the Pacific Northwest Steelhead. Both hatchery and wild Steelhead return each year. This river is nature at its best. For more information, visit www.klickitatriver.com Romantic Getaway Carson Ridge Looking for a private accommodation that offers a treat for the senses, a place to relax in your own private cabin, with spectacular mountain views, a sanctuary of peaceful surroundings, and just 45 minutes from Portland, Oregon? Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins offer all of that and more. Located in Carson, Washington, near Carson Hot Springs, these restful lodgings are the perfect base for exploring Hood River, Mount St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and the many waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The Carson Ridge cabins provide a luxurious stay in a rustic setting. Sit in your porch swing and read your book, or sip champagne in front of a roaring fire. A spa tub will soothe your tired muscles, or have an in-room massage to knead those knots out of your body. In addition to the cabins, the grounds encompass 3 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking the views of the mountains and ridges surrounding the foothills of Mt. Adams. Special romance packages are available. Featured in The Best Places to Kiss and Best Places Northwest. For more information, visit www.carsonridgecabins.com Vacation/Resort Skamania Lodge Skamania is the Chinook Indian word for “swift water”, which describes the many waterfalls near this magnificent mountain resort located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Just 45 miles east of Portland, Oregon on the Washington side of the Columbia River, the resort offers 254 guest rooms, 22,000 square feet of conference and event space, and an 18-hole par 70 golf course. Built in 1993 in a public-private partnership involving The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the USDA Forest Service, Skamania County, and Grayco Resources, Inc., the lodge was designed with the great lodges of the early 1900’s in mind. Rustic, yet with modern features, the lodge was built with large timber over 100 years old recycled from the BumbleBee cannery in Astoria, Oregon, native stone, and Montana slate to compliment the rock fireplace. Guestrooms have been newly remodeled with flat-panel televisions, ergonomic desk chairs, and wi-fi & data ports. In-room dining service is available. This article was written by Marilyn Schwader and published by Portland Urban Pages; an easy-to-use city guide filled with best-of lists, hidden city gems, what to do and where to go in the Portland Oregon metro area. Copyright 2009 Portland Urban Pages. All Rights Reserved.

A clip of the 2007 Oregon Crusaders field show. Mainly focused on the drumline. My camera cut out right before a snare feature. Sorry about the damn pole.

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Built-in AC power charge Photovoltaics in the United States are promoted by the DOE?s Solar America Initiative and new appearing makers and power plants.Cell makersNew manufacturing facilities for solar cells and modules in Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas promise to add enough capacity to produce thousands of megawatts of solar devices per year within the next few years from 2008 :In late September 2008, Sanyo Electric Company, Ltd. announced its decision to build a manufacturing plant for solar ingots and wafers (the building blocks for silicon solar cells) in Salem, Oregon. The plant will begin operating in October 2009 and will reach its full production capacity of 70 megawatts (MW) of solar wafers per year by April 2010.In early October 2008, First Solar, Inc. broke ground on an expansion of its Perrysburg, Ohio, facility that will add enough capacity to produce another 57 MW per year of solar modules at the facility, bringing its total capacity to roughly 192 MW per year. The company expects to complete construction early next year and reach full production by mid-2010.And in mid-October 2008, SolarWorld AG opened a manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Oregon, that is expected to produce 500 MW of solar cells per year when it reaches full production in 2011.Thin filmProduction is also surging ahead for manufacturers of flexible thin-film solar modules. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. 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The manufacturing process offers the possibility of achieving high production capacities at a lower cost than most solar cell manufacturing plants.HelioVolt Corporation opened a manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that will have an initial capacity to produce 20 MW of solar cells per year. Starting with solar “inks” developed at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory that are deposited with ink jets, HelioVolt employs a proprietary “printing” process to produce solar cells consisting of thin films of copper indium gallium selenide, or CIGS. The technology won an R&D 100 Award in 2008 and it earned an Editor’s Choice Award for Most Revolutionary Technology. HelioVolt’s “FASST” reactive transfer printing process is 10-100 times faster than other CIGS production processes and can also be combined with vacuum evaporation or ultrasonic spray deposition techniques. 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