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One Airport's Plan To End Bird Strikes And Rid Runways Of Frisky Fowl
People are sick and tired of birds screwing things up not only at New York-LaGuardia, but also at the Eugene, Oregon airport, and they are going to do something about it. Instead of nets or supersonic noisemakers, airport officials are evicting the foul fowl. After all, it’s the airport’s land now, so if you don’t pay the rent you’re out at the end of the month.
The airport is considering filling in a couple of ponds around the runways. The thought is, that without a place to call home, the troublemaker birds will pack up and get the hell out of town. They can’t just call the local dirt dude though, they are requesting permission from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Lands—who knew you had to get so much permission?
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The Minor League's All-Star Game Takes Portland Tomorrow
If you were busy watching last night’s Home Run Derby, the contest to see which big leaguer was able hit the most dingers, then tonight you'll be similarly glued to the tube when the All-Stars try to impress their fellow players and fans. This year, however, we say give some love for the AAA All-Stars. They are trying their best to make the jump to the majors, so their game will be even better because they want it so badly. Also, their team nicknames are far more amusing than those in the majors—Isotopes, anyone?
The 2009 Cricket Wireless AAA All-Star Game will be held in Portland at PGE Park tomorrow night, July 15. Future stars from the International League and Pacific Cost League will face off against one another in a friendly little competition. Many current big leaguers were all-stars during their time in the minors, so make sure you stay after the game to score some autographs to sell on eBay.
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Simpsons Travel: The Real Springfield Hides in Oregon
Somehow Springfield, Vermont managed to nab the title of The Real Springfield in a recent contest promoting The Simpsons movie. Personally, we don't think Mayor Quimby's town has a New England feel to it--despite his accent. For one thing, after watching thousands of episodes, we haven't spotted a single B&B.
Further, it's a known fact that Portland, Oregon-born Matt Groening didn't stray far from home to find his inspiration for the show (his parents are named Homer and Marge, after all). Since Portland has a neighboring town named Springfield, placing the Simpsons in Oregon is not a stretch.
The kicker? The above pictured statue, allegedly called the "Pioneer Father," on the sort-of-nearby University of Oregon campus, is obviously the inspiration for Jebediah Springfield.
So let's take a look at the unofficial Real Springfield. The Springfield Oregon Visitor's Center and Chamber of Commerce's "local events" listing names mainly new bank branch ribbon-cutting ceremonies, golf tournaments, and fundraisers. Funny, it sounds like the kind of ho-hum small-town happenings we recognize from watching Fox on Sunday nights...
Related Stories:
· Springfield, Ore. Chamber [Tourism Board]
· The Simpsons Coverage [Jaunted]
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