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This Day in History: Oregon implements first gas tax
On February 25, 1919, Oregon implemented the nation's first gasoline tax. The tax added 1 cent per gallon of gasoline, which cost around 25c/gallon at the time. In today's dollars, that would be a tax of about 12 cents per gallon on $3/gallon fuel.
Hemmings Find of the Day – Oregon four-bay
It's been a while since we looked at some of the real estate for sale on Hemmings.com, and there's been plenty of nice places come through, such as this spread in Oregon. Sure, it's only got four bays (and five carport spaces), but it's set up nicely for somebody who wants to start restoring cars the day after they move in. From the seller's description:
House and shop/garage on 3 acres surrounded by State and National Forest. One hour from Portland on the Columbia River in north central Oregon. 4 bay heated shop/garage with service lift, central compressed air, paint booth and loft storage. Plus separate 2 bay shop garage, polish/grinding room and 5 covered carport spaces. Pond stocked with bass and bluegill. Go hiking, riding, hunting and fishing out your back door. Minutes from boating, windsurfing, skiing, and off-road recreation. 2340 square foot cedar chalet with mother-in-law/rental apt. in lower level.
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For the current issue of Hemmings Motor News, I wrote up a little introduction to the resilient wheel, a self-sprung technology that enjoyed not very much popularity in the decades before World War II. But for an idea that essentially no one used, quite a few people wrote in to comment.
I'd never actually seen a car equipped with resilient wheels, either, until Jack Shea sent this photo in. The shot was taken in Pendleton, Oregon, in 1912, and the car is rocking a set of Isaac Jay's wheels.
Aside from the patent (1,009,314), I've been able to dig up exactly bupkis on Jay. But Jack is actually more interested in the make and model of the car, and I'm nowhere on that, either. It's something between one and four years old at the time of the photo, and there were Paige-Detroit, Stoddard-Dayton, Havers, Studebaker/E-M-F, Reo, Buick, Apperson and Franklin dealerships in Pendleton at that time, which is always a good place to start.
Any ideas, either on I. Jay or the car?
Land-speed racing to come to the Oregon high desert?
The number of major timing organizations out there you can probably count on one hand. Narrow that down to the land-speed timing organizations, and you're down to three. One Oregonian hot rodder wants to add a fourth.
Josh Terrill, the president of the northern Oregon-based Rod Benders Car Club, recently announced the formation of the Northern Cascade Timing Association, specifically to conduct land-speed racing events on dry lake beds in the eastern Oregon high desert, similar to the Southern California Timing Association's events at Bonneville and El Mirage and the East Coast Timing Association's events at the Maxton Mile in North Carolina.
"So far what I am trying to accomplish is to resurrect the Northwest's hot rod scene," Terrill said. "Get people interested again."
Terrill said he has another club, the Alberta Clutch Poppers, signed on already, though he plans to allow individual memberships as well as club memberships. He also said he has a dry lake bed in mind — Alvord Lake near Fields, Oregon — though he has yet to discuss conducting an event there with the federal Bureau of Land Management.
For more information, visit myspace.com/nctaspeed
(This post originally appeared in the September 27, 2007, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Daddy, what's a race car? Well, in Oregon…
Plenty of states have specific definitions for street rods, hot rods,
kit cars or modified cars, but Oregon is the only one we know about to
define race cars, or at least "Racing Activity Vehicles." Passed by the
Senate on June 1st and signed by Governor Ted Kulongoski on the 27th,
House Bill 3527 specifically relates to racing activities, and will join
Chapter 693, (2007 Laws): on January 1, 2008.
HB 3527 adds an entire new section to the Oregon Vehicle Code, including
this definition:
"Racing Activity Vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:
(1) Is primarily used for racing on a race track and that has:
(a) A bodiless tubular steel chassis that forms the main
structural component of the vehicle;
(b) High side rails;
(c) Integral front and rear rollover tubes;
(d) A suspension with both front and rear double unequal length
wishbones and inboard, pushrod operated dampers; and
(e) A product identification number instead of a vehicle
identification number; and
(2) Is not a replica or an assembled vehicle.
Sounds like a Sprint or Modified to us. A whole raft of other minor
amendments to the Oregon Vehicle Code are also included.
(This post originally appeared in the August 30, 2007, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Oregon by sports car
Participants gather before the start of the 2006 Columbia Gorge Classic Rally in the shadows of Oregon's Cascade Mountains.
photo courtesy Columbia Gorge MGA Club
Imagine yourself at the wheel of your vintage sports car, enjoying some of the most beautiful winding roads in the Pacific Northwest. Now imagine taking that drive with a few dozen like-minded enthusiasts as part of a time-speed-distance rally. Not a bad way to spend a June weekend, we'd say.
On June 22 and 23, the roads of Oregon's Multnomah, Clackamas and Marion counties will be filled with vintage sports cars, as the Columbia Gorge MGA Club hosts its annual Columbia Gorge Classic Rally and Tour. Despite the sponsor's name, you don't need to have an MG to participate — the event is open to all sports cars, sports sedans and special interest cars made before 1981.
There's a Standard Class for experienced rallyists, Novice Class for first-timers, and a Touring Class for those who aren't interested in the competitive aspect. There's a kickoff reception on Friday evening, a continental breakfast on Saturday, and lunch at Barton Park, on the Clackamas River.
The registration fee is just $75 for non-members, and $50 for members. Get your registration in by May 15, and you'll be guaranteed event shirts for both driver and co-driver. Registration is limited to 75 cars, on a first-come, first-served basis. Last year, 53 cars registered, and 41 finished. Don't own a sports car? You can still participate as a volunteer. To register, and to review the general instructions for the rally, visit www.columbiagorgemgaclub.org.
(This post originally appeared in the April 19, 2007, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
For a few dollars more
When it comes to the inordinately dull humdrum of legislative processes, there's one name to which you may always freely turn: Hemmings.
In the spirit of tracking down the details that can make the difference between old-car owning being a delight or a never-ending headache, we unearthed a nugget for you Oregonians from your state's 2005-2006 legislative session.
H.B. 2741 amended Chapter 280 during that session, and set new fees for antique and special interest vehicle registration. ORS
803.420, as amended by section 112, chapter 655, Oregon Laws 2003, now includes a $54 fee for your antique vehicle registered under
ORS 805.010, and an $81 fee for vehicles of special interest registered under ORS 805.020.
Pricey? Yes, but it's a lifetime
registration—provided you don't violate the limitations on those vehicles' uses, which voids your antique status.
(This post originally appeared in the October 5, 2006, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
New York and 10 Other States Get Tough on Emissions
Though it shouldn't have any direct effect on collector cars, a new round of stricter auto emissions requirements, expected to sweep the Northeast, could raise the price of your next new daily driver or tow vehicle.
The New York Times reported last week that New York is adopting California's new stricter automotive emissions regulations which will also require the fuel mileage of many vehicles to be increased by roughly 40 percent.
While environmentalists are applauding the proposed changes that New York, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Pennsylvania are all expected to adopt, automakers contend that it could lead to a $3,000 increase in the price of new vehicles and the extinction of some light trucks and SUVs in those states altogether.
For the full story go to: www.nytimes.com/2005/11/26/nyregion/26emissions.html. (Free registration required)
(This post originally appeared in the December 1, 2005, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)
Oregon's Definition of Antique to Change Annually
It's the sort of minor matter on which the hobby turns, and we thank Oregon's Representive Dave Hunt for thinking of us in Oregon House Bill 3391. It's a routine piece of business whose primary purpose is to grant the authority to individual counties to establish registration fees. Specifically exempt in this bill are antique and special interest vehicles: In the Oregon Revised Statutes, they may be registered permanently for a one-time fee ($54 for antique, $81 for special
Interestingly, Oregon's definition of an antique vehicle "means a vehicle that is older than one-half the number of years between the current year and 1900″ and that is "maintained as collectors' items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property."
That means that, currently, a car must be a 1952-1/2 or older to be an antique, as opposed to the rolling 25-year definition in most states–if that doesn't change, a car will have to be 100 years old at the end of this century! We know what we think Rep. Hunt should be doing next year.
(This post originally appeared in the September 1, 2005, issue of the Hemmings eWeekly Newsletter.)


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It seems like a lifetime ago that Eric Mabius charmed audiences on Ugly Betty, a show that never became as popular as it might have deserved to be. Since it's cancellation, I've been hoping Mabius would find another series to take on in a lead role, but nothing has some up in recent years, but that hasn't stopped him from making the occasional guest appearance on already establishes shows. The latest series to welcome him with open arms is Shonda Rhimes' Scandal, where I'm sure he will feel right at home in its intense environment, especially after his recent stint on Political Animals.
Mabius will be guest starring as Sen. Peter Caldwell, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He's the member of a very powerful political family who turns to OPA for advice from Olivia. He'll be involved in at least one episode, starting in Feb. 21's "Boom Goes the Dynamite." More detailed info on the upcoming episode is scarce, but we're only a week away from its premiere so I think we can wait a while longer to learn what's coming. Plus, Mabius is definitely worth the wait. He'll always have a special place in my heart no matter what part he's playing.
Recently, Rhimes spoke out on how this season of Scandal is being structured. "We always start out the season telling a case of the week [format] and then as our over-arching story ramps up, we lose the case of the week and our case of the week becomes this bigger story that we're telling," said Rhimes. It's a good strategy for building a season of television, especially if you're a fan of serialized storytelling. Starting off with a few standalone episodes allows you to get comfortable while building toward a bigger picture storyline. I love overarching stories, especially when they are structured this way.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2000 at 12:34 PM
Since federal welfare reform was passed in 1997, a whole new attitude toward public assistance has developed. Today, welfare recipients must earn cash benefits by going to work - and in Ohio there is a three-year lifetime cap on those benefits.That's a far cry from the days when some families lived their entire lives on the welfare system. But while the number of people on the welfare rolls has dropped dramatically in the last two and a half years, many still remain dependent on welfare benefits. And some experts worry that welfare reforms may create a new underclass of poverty. Has welfare reform really worked? As we conclude our year-long look at the Changing Face of Welfare, Karen Schaefer brings us this report on what's been accomplished - and what still remains to be done.
Karen Schaefer- In theory, it was a simple idea. Reform the welfare system by making cash benefits dependent on getting a job and by placing a lifetime limit on those benefits. A year ago, when we first began to look at how the system was working, we discovered there were problems.Two and a half years into the state's Ohio Works First welfare reform program, John Allen of the Ohio Department of Human Services says there are significant successes to celebrate.
John Allen- "The amount of people receiving cash assistance is down about 40% from October, 1997."
KS- In fact, since 1997, nearly 160,000 people in Cuyahoga County have left the welfare rolls, most of them for jobs.But some 260,000 remain. And in October, the first of those will hit Ohio's three-year lifetime limit for cash assistance. Allen says counties are well aware of the deadline.
JA- "...at that time county departments of human services will have to make decisions about whether those families are able to continue to receive benefits - because counties are able to exempt a percentage of their population from time limits - or whether cash benefits run out for those individuals...there are two counties in the state - Cuyahoga and Summit - that will not have the capacity...to be able to exempt everyone who may potentially face time limits."
KS- While counties may exempt up to 20 percent of their clients, critics say that's not enough. Sue Perlmutter is an associate professor at Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. She says the families with children that still remain on welfare have the most barriers to employment.
Sue Perlmutter- "I think the issue...is one of barriers not having been recognized...Cuyahoga is going to have to be faced with those kinds of decisions. And the decisions...I think they become very crucial when you realize that there is a significant connection between the child welfare system and the public welfare system. When you cut people off of public welfare there is a heightened chance that their children will be lost to them..."
KS- Cuyahoga County Commissioners have also expressed concern about who will care for children if their parents cannot. In addition to the transitional benefits offered through Ohio Works First - benefits without time limits such as food stamps, health insurance for children, and child care vouchers - the county has contracted with a safety net of other service providers to help support working families through neighborhood work and training centers. Perlmutter says a recent study by Case Western Reserve University revealed that even people leaving welfare for work don't take advantage of help that could keep them working.
SP- "I think that in order for the system to work well, people need to understand both their rights and their responsibilities. And it's clear to me, from what I hear in the community, that people don't understand."
KS- But better communication is just one of the issues that still need to be resolved. Perlmutter says there is currently no plan in Cuyahoga County to give housing assistance to families that lose their cash assistance. And while the economy is healthy now, Perlmutter says the Case Western study shows that most working families are earning at or below the poverty level.
SP- "If we assume that we're going to lose a little bit on the economy, I think that if we don't continue to change and adapt this system, we will see evidence of what is being called in the literature extreme poverty...And I worry about those families and their children."
KS- Others are worried, too. Just last week State Representative Dale Miller of Cleveland introduced a new bill that would extend Ohio's lifetime welfare benefits from three years to five.
Dale Miller- "The pendulum has swung just a little bit too far...It makes no sense to say ...we're going to play hardball with the people that are not quite making it in this economy. I just think that's the wrong attitude...We can easily do the five year limit and afford those who are having a little bit more difficulty overcoming the barriers to employment in their life to give them a chance to make their life work."
KS- Miller says the additional benefits would probably cost the state about $15 million a year.That could be paid for out of a one billion dollar state rainy day fund that may otherwise return to Washington when federal welfare reform legislation expires in 2002. But even state human services officials agree that it may be years before we understand the real outcome of welfare reform. For INFOHIO, I'm Karen Schaefer in Cleveland.
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Reggie Evans on Miami winning the championship:
"It doesn't prove anything, it was a lockout season"LeBron James and the Heat would dominate the Nets again adding on to their 12 game winning streak over the Nets and that might have been fueled by those comments.
The Miami Heat came out with high a serge of energy . There defense was pretty good, forcing the Nets to 7 turnovers in the first half. Brook Lopez was the focal point early, but the Heat are great at playing the passing lanes and fronting the post so Lopez did not have it easy. Miami made 7 out of 10 three-pointers in the half, shooting 46 percent from the field overall. That would push the lead up to twelve after the first quarter and take the momentum early but the Nets fought back in the second quarter. Andray Blatche sparked a 12 to 3 run and the starters would come back and pick up the intensity. Deron Williams and Lopez manged to go back and forth with the Heat and they would end up tied at the half. Lopez led the Nets with 13 and Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 11.
Both teams would trade baskets early but the Heat would go on a 18 to 2 run. As usual the Nets would handle the ball carelessly against a great defense and they avoided Lopez in the post. They forced 6 turnovers at that point and would end up with 8 after the third quarter. The Heat outscored the Nets 36 to 14 led behind LeBron James who had 10 in that quarter alone. The fun highlighted first half did not pass into the second and the Heat dominated the rest of the game and the Nets would loose their third consecutive game against them this season. LeBron would finish with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assist on 10 of 18 shooting. Lopez led the Nets with 21 but only had 13 shots. His backcourt didn't help him at all, making 8 out of 24 shots combined.
The Nets have to solve their turnover problem and defensive schemes. It is inexcusable to have these many with a high caliber point guard,added with multiple skilled players. Until these problems are fixed, the Nets will be an average playoff team at best.
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Final Score: 105-85 Miami
Most Dissapointing Stat of the Game: 19 turnovers for the Nets
Promising Stat of the Game: Lebron had zero shots in the second quarter.
Scary Moment of the Game: Lebron scored 10 points in the third quarter.
Best Moment of the Game: Joe Johnson crossover on Chris Bosh.
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Singles file: Prince, Shane MacGowan with Nick Cave and Johnny Depp
By Allison Stewart
A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind.
Prince: "Cause and Effect"
The Purple One goes (semi) old school on this fiery new track, which premiered on Minnesota Public Radio.
Shane MacGowan and Friends: "I Put a Spell on You" (Screamin' Jay Hawkins cover)
So Nick Cave, Johnny Depp and a bunch of people who aren't Johnny Depp got together to record this vaguely terrifying and completely amazing Haitian relief track. Imagine a less annoying, hygiene-challenged version of the "We Are the World" sessions, except instead of Celine Dion, there were chain-smoking hobos.
(Fabio - not that Fabio - after the jump.)
XV: "Warmup Freestyle"
The Wichita rapper expounds on the virtues of Bo Derek and "Shogun" (we think) on this track from his new mix tape, "30 Minute Layover."
Fabio: "Lindo Sonho Delirante"
From the new '60s/'70s compilation "Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas" comes this minor miracle of fat-bottomed bass, psych-style Tropicalia and licentious, vaguely James Brown-like funk. We're not sure who Fabio is/was, exactly, but it's probably not the Fabio you're thinking of.
Holy Ghost!: "On Board" (Friendly Fires cover)
The Brooklyn remixers and the hook-a-minute Brits do a Peter Gabriel- style song swap.
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Michael Griswold: How to Get Your Ex Back
In this video, Michael Griswold, from reunited relationships advice tells the story of a situation he experienced recently and how he responded using the tips and advice that he recommends to get your ex back. The story doesn't involve the breaking up of a relationship but the way he handled the situation produces the same kind of reaction/emotions.
Michael was in a restaurant with a large number of people, so they had to wait two and a half hours for a table. The food took ages and when it finally did come, many of the orders were wrong and didn't taste as good as they expected with the reputation of the restaurant.
Michael decided to talk to the manager, who he had introduced himself to earlier. He explained that he understood that the restaurant was busy and they were doing the best they could but the whole experience just wasn't satisfying or acceptable.
Then Michael asked the manager what he would suggest to resolve the situation. The manager apologized and asked Michael how to resolve it, to which Michael requested to have the meal costing well over $100 free of charge.
The manager agreed.
Imagine if Michael had approached the manager all guns blazing, angry, shouting abuse, making demands. The manager would become angry himself and would not want to help Michael at all.
Apply this to a break up. If you approach your ex after the break up and demand that they get back with you and you keep going on and on at them begging to be taken back, they are just going to get angry and not want anything to do with you.
If you give them the opportunity to come up with a solution, you will already be one step ahead. The will be more open to you because they feel like they have a choice.
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