Portland

The publishing industry is dominated by womxn — not at the top, but they are the backbone of the book world. But that doesn’t always mean that womxn are given their fair due. Book by book, men make more money and hold more leadership jobs in the workplace. We want…

In the bustling heart of Portland, Oregon, a serene oasis awaits those seeking tranquility amidst the urban chaos. The Portland Japanese Garden, located in the city’s scenic West Hills, is a haven of harmonious beauty that has enchanted visitors for decades. For photographers, it’s a canvas of endless possibilities, offering…

In the Pearl District, Powell’s City of Books waits for our rendezvous with more than a million books. Legendary, the bookstore occupies an entire city block. — The store has a vast selection of new, used, and rare books across all genres and topics, from fiction and non-fiction to poetry and children’s books. The bookstore is organized into color-coded rooms, making it easy to navigate. One of the unique features is its Rare Book Room. It houses…

There’s an interesting phenomenon taking place in Portland, and at its center is a book penned in 1895 by E.G. White. Not be to be confused with E.B. White, the creator of a loquacious spider and splendid pig. E.G. White was a co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. So you…

Its early February 2022 in Portland Oregon and Zane Grey sits across from me while we share a cup of coffee and tea at the local food cart…

We Talk With ChatGPT — We’re late to the game, but we thought we’d sit down and ask ChatGPT what it could tell us about, well, us. Like many others, we learned quickly just how ChatGPT’s apparent knowledge becomes so much goat manure (or BS). At least in this case no one’s reputation was at…

We crossed over the Broadway Bridge on foot, the proud brownish-red steel beam grid that gladly elevates for the safe passage of cargo ships, high above the Willamette River. The twinkling city lights — white, red, and yellow rippled in the river current forming luminescent tree ghosts who quietly haunt…

“This interview recorded on 31th March 2023 is talking about privacy and digital marketing.” Kohei is having great time discussing smart city and privacy. This interview outline: Introduction What is your career until working at the city of Portland? What are you doing in the city of Portland and Smart…

“This interview recorded on 31th March 2023 is talking about privacy and digital marketing.” Kohei is having great time discussing smart city and privacy. This interview outline: Why had it unanimously passed a surveillance technologies policy in Portland? How did you deliver the message to each stakeholders? What is the…