We’re approaching the end of the main season for rose blossoms, so I was thrilled that the Rose Garden up in Washington Park in Portland, OR still has some exquisite roses blooming. Check it out if you’re in the area…one of my favorite spots in the city!
#portland #oregonexplored
Even the geese in Portland are hipster.
Alternate title: “you lookin’ at me, punk?”
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There’s something magical about summer twilight in #portland.
Lan Su Sunset. #portland
Now that Bird e-scooters have come to #portland, I was finally able to see what all the fuss is about. Infrastrucure and safety issues aside…wow, these are fun to ride! I got the same thrill of excitement when accelerating as I did when I first tried an e-assist bike a couple of years ago. I didn’t go very far because I forgot to bring a helmet and didn’t want to tempt fate, but I can definitely imagine using these a lot whenever I come into town (as long as I remember to bring my helmet!).
Oh, and here’s phrase I never thought I’d hear uttered: The Portland Scooter War.
Coinbase to open large Portland office
San Francisco cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase confirmed its plans to open a downtown Portland office and offered more details on its Rose City plans.
The fast-growing company intends to hire up to 100 people in Portland as part of an office that will include customer support, finance, compliance, IT and human resources, the company said in an announcement.
“Opening a new office in Portland will help us tap into the city’s incredibly talented, innovative open-source and blockchain communities,” said Tina Bhatnagar, vice president of operations and technology in a written statement.
No podcast episode for this week, but that’s OK because I’m attending the 2018 IndieWeb Summit in #portland to learn all about the latest techniques for building social publishing experiences on the #openweb. I can’t wait to share with you all the latest tricks!
Wells Fargo Center in #portland — also known as the global headquarters of EvilCorporateOverlords, Inc.
Sublime beauty at Lan Su Chinese Garden. An oasis in the midst of the city. #portland
Eating lunch at the new food court at Pioneer Place (downtown mall in #portland) and so far the ambient music playing has featured Invisible Touch by Genesis, Stepping Out by Joe Jackson, and Under African Skies by Paul Simon. Ah, the sounds of my childhood…
I posted this photo on Reddit a couple of days ago, and shortly thereafter someone pointed out that it contained a hidden Peace symbol. Then another commentor noted that it was a left-wing Peace symbol at that. I love Reddit. 😂😂😂
I had the opportunity to take my family on a tour of the U.S.S. Portland, docked here in its namesake city for a formal commissioning. A fine #ship it is! We got to meet some of the crew and see quite a few areas in nearly all decks. Also enjoyed the lovely weather after nearly a week of rain! #portland
A dramatic sunset view of #Hillsboro Public Library near Dawson Creek. #portland
The blossoms on the trees right now are truly a sight to behold. #portland
A view of Jamison Square in the north Pearl district. #portland
The recent emergence of spring blossoms has truly been a sight to behold. As a newcomer to the area, I’m appreciating the panoply of sights and smells. #portland
A configuration of angles that caught my eye while walking by Grace Bible Church near the South Park Blocks. #portland
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Despite the extremely rocky road that #cryptocurrency has traversed this year, I remain very bullish on this technology. I believe the future of #finance and transactional systems is clearly on the side of software-based monetary constructs, and no other company I’m aware of is better positioned right now to drive us toward that future than Coinbase. (Full disclosure: I own a very modest amount of cryptocurrency.)
#portland has been a hotbed for financial startups for quite a while now (Simple is but one example), so it makes a great deal of sense for Coinbase to establish a large presence here. Hopefully that will serve to strengthen the fintech industry here overall.
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