Meanwhile in Portland

Portland, Oregon, like many cities on the left coast, is struggling with a growing homelessness crisis. But what can they do about it? One idea that’s now being floated is to change the building codes so that all new structures (including private property, not just government buildings) include spaces for people to “rest” and “feel welcome and safe.” This understandably has prospective property owners concerned, since the wording is all quite vague and suggests that they will be forced to allow the homeless to camp in and around their buildings. (KATU News)

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Will coronavirus force Portland men to finally shave off their hipster beards?

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An old infographic from the Centers for Disease Control started making the rounds Wednesday, detailing facial hair that works with respiratory masks. Sorry big boys of Portland -- bushy beards are out.

No more “Duck Tail.” Say goodbye to the “Garibaldi.” Bid adieu to the “French Fork.”

So far, there aren’t any cases of the novel coronavirus in Oregon. Also zero? The number of face masks available for purchase after the CDC announced Tuesday that Americans should get ready for the virus to spread in this country.

Also, masks aren’t likely to help you not get the virus. And this graphic is from 2017.
CDC facial hair graphic

But that doesn’t mean that Portland men with beards they haven’t shaved since President Obama’s first term shouldn’t take immediate action.

Instead of hand sanitizer, it’s time to start stocking up on razor blades and gauze. Because it’s going to be a big, bloody mess when these hipsters reveal their faces to the world again.

Here’s the thing: You aren’t likely to get the virus at this point, much less die from it. But things can move quickly during a global pandemic, so why not just shave now?

On the plus side, the CDC’s helpful guide has plenty of other facial hair options you can try out on your terrified and confused family, the younger members of which have never even seen your chin.

Have you ever tried the “Lampshade” or the “Zorro”? Make lemonade out of the lemons that are a global pandemic and go for something wild!
CDC facial hair graphic

CDC facial hair graphic

Just make sure you don’t pick a new style that’s very, very wrong. For example, the “Walrus” is great, but the “Toothbrush?” Where have we seen that before? Then there’s the “Soul Patch,” which is nearly worse for your community than becoming a vector of disease and going house to house coughing on everybody.

If it feels sad or scary to show your face to the world again, remember you will just be covering it up with a respirator! And the best part? Once panic subsides and life returns to normal, it won’t take you long to regrown your glorious “Chin Curtain” again. But this time, maybe trim it every once in a while?

Also, and I mean this sincerely, wash your dang hands!

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Brasstax said:

Corona virus makes it to PDX.
Clackamas County school employee has coronavirus; Forest Hills Elementary shut

The Oregonian wonders if hipster men will finally shave their beards...

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Oregon Grocers and Manufacturers Go to Court to Fight Tax for Homeless
The challenge is unexpected in part because the advocates for homeless services worked closely with business groups.

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Coronavirus 'emergency'? Oregon police ask people to stop calling 911 because they ran out of toilet paper

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“[T]here are always alternatives to toilet paper. Grocery receipts, newspaper, cloth rags, lace, cotton balls, and that empty toilet paper roll sitting on the holder right now,” the message read. “Plus, there are a variety of leaves you can safely use. Mother Earth News magazine will tell you how to make your own wipes using fifteen different leaves. When all else fails, you have magazine pages. Start saving those catalogs you get in the mail that you usually toss into the recycle bin. be resourceful. Be patient. There is a TP shortage. This too shall pass. Just don’t call 9-1-1. We cannot bring you toilet paper.”

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Arrests made during overnight protests at the Justice Center

by KATU StaffSaturday, June 20th 2020
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Left: Jessica Wieandt Right: Ariston Vallejos

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Deputies and Portland Police said protesters broke windows, threw projectiles, and went through the fence at the Justice Center overnight Friday into Saturday morning.

Groups have been rallying against racial injustice and police brutality around the Portland-metro area after the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died while officers in Minnesota were taking him into custody.

According to Portland Police, one group of several hundred demonstrators assembled at Revolution Hall. The group rallied for several hours and later dispersed

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A second group gathered on the west side of the Justice Center, blocking traffic on SW 3rd Avenue for several hours, according to Portland Police.

Portland Police said a man carrying a rifle was spotted in the crowd.

Around 9:45 p.m., the group that had gathered outside the Justice Center began marching towards the Morrison Bridge.

Once mid-span on the Morrison Bridge, most of the demonstrators continued eastbound towards Revolution Hall, the rest of the group marched back to the Justice Center according to Portland Police.

Multnomah County Deputies said at around 10 p.m., protesters began throwing projectiles at the building. They said they used a slingshot to launch metal ball bearings in the direction of law enforcement personnel standing behind windows. The bearings shattered multiple windows.

According to deputies, one person went through the fence surrounding the Justice Center.

As deputies walked out of the Justice Center to talk to the person, they were hit by a “barrage of projectiles,” according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

At 11:14 p.m., Portland Police declared the demonstration an unlawful assembly and ordered protesters to leave.

The group eventually left and briefly marched around Downtown Portland before returning to the Justice Center. The group dispersed in small groups, and most left by 3 a.m.

Multnomah County deputies and Portland Police made several arrests, including two individuals responsible for shattering windows at the Justice Center.

They have been identified as Jessica Janae Wieandt, 28, and Ariston Ronald Vallejos, 31. Each were charged with criminal mischief in the first degree and reckless endangering.

Officers took metal bearings, a long-range slingshot, slingshot bands and a pick hammer from their possession.

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