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And the Winner is....


Scott Perry has won the coin toss in Woodland, and he is the next city councilor.  His race against Robert Ripp resulted in a tie, even in a recount.  So the logical thing to do, of course, was flip a coin.  It was a special coin, flipped in a special assembly today at Woodland High School.  It was an exercise in democracy...showing the students that every vote does indeed count. 
I interviewed both of these men yesterday, before the flip, and it was a pleasure talking to them.  They were both in good spirits about the outcome, realizing that their hands were tied and there wasn't anything else they could do about it.  Both said they were going to cross their fingers and hope their number came up.  But both also expressed confidence in their opponent, knowing each of them would do a good job.
It was refreshing interviewing these politicians.  They were cordial and optimistic,  even funny.  Perry even told me this was his 15 minutes of fame.  Both were glad to get the whole thing over with.
Congratulations to Councilman Perry!
-Lacey

Women Do This Better Than Men.


The study comes from Bar-Ilan University in Israel.  It specifically looked at working mothers and fathers. It found working mothers spend about 10 more hours a week multitasking than working fathers.  It comes down to just over 48 hours a week for moms compared to 38.9 hours for dads.  A co-author of the study from Michigan State said: "This suggests that working mothers are doing two activities at once more than two-fifths of the time they are awake, while working fathers are multitasking more than one-third of their waking hours."

What's really different is the way they feel about it.  Mothers tended to feel stressed and conflicted when they multitask because they are concerned how people view their performance.  Fathers tend to enjoy the process of multitasking.  Please post comments on this blog but understand, I'll likely be doing something else while I'm reading it.  :)
 
-- Rebecca

Don't like who's leading the race? Wait a Week.


This week, Newt Gingrich is looking good with 25% support in a new Iowa poll.  Remember last Spring when his support was in the single digits and most of his staff quit on him?  Herman Cain was climbing the polls but his recent scandals were just too much and he suspended his campaign over the weekend.  He plans to endorse another candidate in the Republican race soon.  Will that help?  Could you see Cain as a Vice President or is he done?  Mitt Romney is still in this race and Ron Paul isn't going away either.   We'll talk all about it with our political analyst Jim Moore this morning at 5:20 and 7:20am.

 

 

Portland's Sex Industry Gets Global Spotlight


Here's what "The Economist" is saying about a "small but growing" Portland industry.

Take a look and let us know if you think they have it right.  Thanks.

-Steve Leader



Do Ducks Get Home Field Advantage or Not?


The University of Oregon Ducks are taking on the UCLA Bruins tomorrow night for the Pac-12 championship game.  The game will be played at Autzen Stadium, yet it's not really a home game for the Ducks.  Some Oregon signs will be taken down to make room for the Bruins, the normal announcer is out, even Duck vision will look different.  The Pac-12 says it wants to make this an equitable and neutral game, but then what is the point at having it at a team's home field?  What do you think of the changes?  Most Duck fans are upset and there was so much uproar over Don Essig (the announcer) being removed from the game, that he is now going to "complement" the fill-in guy.  It makes little sense to me.  The Ducks earned home field advantage, and they should get everything that comes with that.  In full disclosure, I am a Duck so I am a little biased!  But read the press release below from the University of Oregon and make your own decision.
-Lacey

DESPITE FAMILIAR VENUE, PAC-12 IMPLEMENTS NEUTRAL FIELD ELEMENTS

 

 

EUGENE – The location for the inaugural Pac-12 Conference Football Championship Game may encompass a home-field feel for one of the division winner in Friday’s game to determine the league’s representative in the 98th Rose Bowl Game. However the Pac-12 has implemented measures to transform one of the toughest venues in the country on visiting teams into what is intended, at least, to appear more hospitable to out-of-town guests.

 

Autzen Stadium, where the University of Oregon has accumulated an 18-1 record in three seasons under Head Coach Chip Kelly, will serve as the site of the Pac-12’s first conference championship game, with kickoff against South Division winner UCLA scheduled for 5:20 p.m. PST in front of an anticipated sellout crowd and a FOX national television audience.

 

While some of the elements incorporated into the conference’s football championship may go unnoticed to casual observers, other changes may not be quite so subtle.

 

Graphics both inside and outside of the stadium feature both the Ducks and Bruins, with a new wrap on the walls surrounding the playing field adding to the championship atmosphere.

 

The Pac-12 has partnered with Big Screen Networks to handle the Duck Vision video board productions, Infinite Scale Design Group for event design and integrated branding, Gameday Merchandising for merchandising services and retail operations, Shoreline Publishing Group for the game program, SparkyJax for event production, Wide Angle Productions for game entertainment, Eddie Mangan for field services and Paul Olden for public address duties. Collectively, the group has been a part of 44 Super Bowls, eight Olympic Games and more than 20 major college Bowl Games, including the BCS Championship game.

 

Big Screen Networks has produced the video screen presentation for four of the past five Olympic Games, as well as FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, the past 27 NFL Super Bowl productions. Infinite Scale will handle the design, strategy and project management combined with AAA Flag & Banner for planning, printing, and graphics redesign throughout the stadium. Since 2000, Shoreline Publishing Group has produced more than 300 books and magazines for national publishers, with a specialty in sports. The group has worked with the NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR, NBA, and other national leagues and brands to produce books in a wide variety of formats. Their team has supervised the printing of more than 25 Super Bowl programs. SparkyJax Productions is a creative, design and production company specializing in large-scale entertainment experiences with an extensive background in both sports and entertainment, including NBA games, grand openings and movie premieres. Wide Angle Group is an innovative production management company that creates special events and experiences in sports, corporate and non-profit arenas. With expertise in design, show direction and production, they have produced show events for many industry leaders, including Paramount Pictures, Anschutz Entertainment Group, Wasserman Media and Northern Trust. 

Mangan, longtime Field Director for the Atlanta Braves, has worked as a field consultant for the Olympics, NFL Pro Bowls and the last 21 Super Bowls. Olden is the public address announcer for the New York Yankees and has served in the same role for 12 Super Bowls.

 

Longtime Oregon public address announcer Don Essig will complement Olden and add a familiarity to some of the pageantry the Ducks’ fans have come to enjoy.

 

While some of the elements may cause Oregon fans to question where they are watching the game, other routines will remain unchanged.

 

The Autzen Stadium east parking lot will open four hours prior to game time (1 p.m.), the Moshofsky Center will open at 2 p.m. and access into the stadium bowl will begin at 3:30 p.m.

 

Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:05 p.m. as both teams will return to the field from their locker rooms, aided by a 90-second highlight video featuring both participants, and fireworks to be a part of the pre-game festivities. Both teams will remain on the field for the national anthem.

 

Following the conclusion of the game, fans will be encouraged to remain in their seats for the trophy presentation to the winning team. Field level access for fans exiting the stadium will be delayed for 5 minutes  following the conclusion of the post-game presentation.

 

Alternative means of transportation to and from the game is encouraged. The University of Oregon, in partnership with the Lane Transit District as well as neighboring businesses and organizations, has worked collaboratively to minimize inconveniences that may arise from the unconventional Friday night football game.

 

Representatives have been meeting to address the unique challenges for businesses and residents surrounding the Autzen Stadium area, including traffic flow on Martin Luther King Blvd., and transporting spectators to and from the game on a weekday.


A Clash Over Marijuana


Governor Gregoire's plea comes on the heals of a federal crackdown on the 16 states that allow the use of medical marijuana like Washington and Oregon. In California, the Feds have raided marijuana dispensaries that have been operating under state law for up to 15 years. In the letter to the DEA, the governors wrote: "The divergence in state and federal law creates a situation where there is no regulated and safe system to supply legitimate patients who may need medical cannabis." In 2009, the American Medical Association came out in favor of reviewing pot's classification, arguing more research still needs to be done. What do you think? Should the Feds allow marijuana to be dispensed for medicinal purposes? We'll talk about it with our legal expert this morning on KXL.

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