This Week in the Mercury
Friday, May 15, 2009
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War is Over!: The War On Drugs officially is, at least.
Obama About Face: The president restarts the same military tribunal process to try Gitmo detainees that he called "flawed" while campaigning.
Salmonella - It's Your Fault: Food companies leave safe prep step to the consumers.
Car Cuts: Chrysler and GM dealers scramble for a Plan B after their companies cut ties.
Aporkalypse: NYC shuts three schools due to swine flu.
Nike Slashes Jobs: Including 500 from it's Oregon HQ.
Portland Cyclist Dies in Crash: The tragic second bike death this year (after 2008's zero-death record) happened last night on NE Prescott. Initial investigation cleared the driver of wrongdoing - he had the right of way.
Sam Adams Finally Bikes to Work: For the first time in recent memory, Adams is slated to ride his bike to City Hall today.
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