Uploads from SoulRider.222, tagged portlandoregon, with geodata

exit the room

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Sun, 12 May 2013 00:44:53 -0700

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5/11/13. Portland, Oregon. Canon Rebel XTi, Canon EF-S 15-85mm IS USM, tripod, remote switch, sooc.

PMLR, Ross Island Sand & Gravel, Rossisle tug and barge

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:43 -0700

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5/1/13. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. The day my S8000 stopped working.

Spank 2 Timer, FSA Superstar. Golden bling.

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:34 -0700

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5/1/13. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. The day my S8000 stopped working.

This small area of undeveloped Willamette River shoreline, along the Willamette Greenway, is a good example of the natural environment of the river. The park is deciduous woodland planted for butterflies and insects; it was named 'butterfly' for its importance as a habitat for butterflies. Vegetation includes native grasses, wildflowers, and dogwood. Butterfly species include mourning cloaks and orange sulphurs. The park is frequented by various birds including cedar waxwings, killdeer, orioles, and chickadees. An interpretive sign is located at the entrance to the park.

PMLR

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:39 -0700

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5/1/13. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. The day my S8000 stopped working.

Ford Building. Built in 1914.

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:09:48 -0700

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3/10/13. Portland, Oregon. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. In a car.

The Ford Building was built in 1914 by the Ford Motor Company as an assembly and distribution plant for its famous Model-T. It's seen many uses in its life and is currently home to an array of creative offices, retail stores, and artists studios including these tenants:

Acts Of Good - Web Design
Airblaster
Ajna Lichau
Albert Trople - Yoga Instructor
American Education Center
Andrew Stanbridge
Arakawa Hanging Systems
Ashley Forrette Photography
Berkley Illustration
Blue Mouse Monkey
Boldtrek
Bolt Marketing
Bossa Nova Baby
Bright & Mighty
Colette Patterns
Colleen Zobel Photography
Confluence Trade
Creative Entertainment Mgmt
Damien Gilley, Artist
Dan Kvitka Photography
David Lewin - Industrial Design
Diesel Web Productions
Direct Focus Marketing
Duchess Clothier
Elk Collective
Fat Pencil Studio
Fiction
Ford Food + Drink
Foxfire Tea
Frank Creative
Gallery Homeland
Genealogical Forum of Oregon
In Both Ears
Indie Hops
InGuardians - Security Consultants
Jane Schiffhauer, Artist
Janet Rothermel, Pastel Artist
JBCStyle & JBCActive
Jenna's Make-Up and Waxing
John Cooley - Architect
Julie Smircic, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Kathleen O'Brien, Attorney
Kitten Design
Leah Verwey Photo
Madeira Inc.
Meaghan Kunzman Ceramics
Mon Amour Photography
Moonbrine Pickles
My Story
Nutcase Helmets
Old School Stationers
Olinka Broadfoot, Sculptor
Opulent Fibers
Pacific Whiting Conservation Cooperative
Predictive Engineering
Pushdot Studio
Rafael Astorga
Rawdacious Desserts
Revision Studio
Rhapsody Boutique
Robin Rigby-Fisher Design
Ruth Lantz, Artist
Sahlia Michelle Jewelry Design
Sandi Quatrale - Art Director
Sara Barner
Secure Digital Networks
Skora Running Apparel
studio.pebble
Stump'd Design
Sum Design Studio
Susan Molitor - Dance Instructor
Susan Rudloff - Architect
Therese Murdza, Studio Art
Vinnies Hair
Weedman Design Partners
William Wong, Farmers Ins.
WINDOWWALL

www.fordbuildingpdx.com/

Austin Mini

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:43:49 -0800

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10/1/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, Corel PSP X4.

Portland Police, Portland Fire & Rescue, car accident on the Interstate 5 Bridge (4/19/09)

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:26:19 -0800

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4/19/09. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S50, handheld, sooc.

I saw what happened. I will not be sharing. Don't ask for any details, I will be respecting the memory of the whole windshield being opened up.

X - December 17, 2012

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:45:32 -0800

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12/17/12. Portland, Oregon. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.

Mini Cooper Original

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:53:51 -0800

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CAAD10 (11/14/12)

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:33:12 -0800

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11/14/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000. Sooc. Handheld. 18 pounds.

100 views in 13 days. (As of 11/27/12).

Can someone please tell me what this is? I'm serious. Thanks.

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:09:13 -0700

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10/3/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.

FBI Portland Field Office sign

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:37:05 -0700

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9/16/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.

Dassault Falcon 50EX. McDonnell F-18 Hornet CF-188B. A dignitary always flies with force.

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:39:29 -0700

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9/16/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.

Dassault Falcon 50EX

Dassault Aviation was the first to create a private jet with intercontinental range: the Falcon 50. Seventeen years later, they re-created it, keeping the features that made it such a success, while modifying others with more advanced technology. The result is a private jet that looks and feels like its predecessor, but easily supersedes it. The Falcon 50EX cruises faster at high altitudes; flies further; burns less fuel; and generally outperforms the Falcon 50 in every respect.

The cabin of the Falcon 50EX is perhaps the part of the jet that has changed the least. It still has a height and width of 5.9 and 6.1 feet, respectively. At 23.5 feet in length the Falcon 50EX features a total cabin volume of 700 cubic feet. 115 cubic feet of baggage storage is available in internal compartments. Three closets in the cabin provide space for coats, suits, and briefcases. All baggage compartments are fully pressurized. A total of 2,205 pounds of bags can be stored.

The nine-passenger seating configuration is generally laid out in one four-seat club arrangement, and a separate section of two facing seats and a three-seat divan. Work tables fold out between facing seats so work can be completed in-flight. Power plugs are available for laptops and office equipment. Temperature control is separate for the cockpit and the cabin, so both parties are comfortable in-flight. Space and equipment for hot and cold food preparation come standard, including an oven, ice chest, and coffee maker.

The Falcon 50EX uses three Honeywell TFE731-40 turbofan engines, the second generation of the TFE731 series. They provide more thrust at cruise speeds and burn less fuel than the Falcon 50’s TFE731-3-1C engines. Providing the same amount of thrust for a sea level takeoff as the -3-1C engines, the -40s have an increased ambient temperature, meaning that they perform nearly the same at high altitudes and temperatures as they do at sea level. At an elevation of 5,000 feet and a temperature of 77°F, the -40 engines produce 3,440 pounds of thrust – 93% of the thrust produced at standard sea level conditions.

Furthermore, the -40 engines are equipped with FADEC (Full Authority N1-reference Digital Electronic Engine Control) systems, which automatically start and restart the engines on the ground, reducing pilot workload and optimizing fuel burn and performance. The engine manufacturing process used on the -40 engines is more precise, resulting in higher tolerances and reduced leakage.

The Falcon 50EX, like the Falcon 50, has great runway performance. It can take off in 4,935 feet at sea level and in 7,247 at an elevation of 5,000 feet and a temperature of 77°F. Its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) has increased from 38,800 pounds to 39,700 pounds – a 900 pound increase. The Falcon 50EX can climb directly to an altitude of 37,000 feet in 17 minutes (13 minutes more quickly than the Falcon 50). It can cruise at 417 knots at an altitude of 43,000 feet for long range trips, or at 481 knots and an altitude of 39,000 feet for optimum speed. The maximum flight ceiling for the Falcon 50 is 49,000 feet.

The Falcon 50EX was designed using computer-molded fluid dynamics software and lightweight materials. Its primary structures are made of aluminum monocoque, while composites are used for some secondary structures. The aerodynamic design and materials slightly decrease the sound produced by the Falcon 50EX on takeoff to 83.8 EPNdB.

The three fuel tanks for the Falcon 50EX are regulated by electrical transfer pumps. These pumps can be used as emergency backup systems if both of the hydraulic systems that power the avionics fail. As unlikely as it would be to have all three systems fail, a fourth option is still available – all flight controls can be operated manually.

The avionics suite of the Falcon 50EX is based on the Collins Pro Line 4 suite. Four 7.25×7.25 inch screens display flight information. Flight controls are located close to the corresponding displays in an intuitive cockpit layout. The cockpit comes standard with a dual Pro Line II radio system, dual digital air-computers, a TWR-850 Doppler turbulence detection radar, an AlliedSignal dual Global GNS-XMS Flight Management System, and several other flight control and environmental awareness systems.

The Falcon 50 was a successful and high-performing private jet, but the Falcon 50EX outdoes it in every way. Everything from its cabin to its engines has been improved, resulting in a decidedly better private jet.

www.jetadvisors.com/falcon-50ex-performance/
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McDonnell CF-188 HORNET

In the 1970s, the Air Force decided that a single multi-role fighter type would replace its CF-101 Voodoos , CF-104 Starfighters and CF-116 Freedom Fighters. The resulting New Fighter Aircraft competition culminated in the selection of the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 Hornet. Canada became the first export customer for the type in a contract worth $2.34 (Cdn) billion. A number of Canadian-unique modifications were incorporated into the aircraft design. These included changes for Canadian unique weapons, a 600,000 candle power searchlight in the starboard nose for night intercepts, a modified survival kit and a land based ILS system replacing the USN automatic carrier landing system. Deployed to Canadian air defence (NORAD) and NATO squadrons, the CF-18 Hornet has lived up to all expectations. The multi-role capability of the Hornet has been repeatedly proven in CF use and the aircraft have been operationally employed in the Gulf War and more recently, in the NATO campaign over Kosovo. In the Gulf War, the aircraft were employed in both CAP and conventional strikes. Flying from Aviano, Italy, in the skies over Kosovo and Serbia, the aircraft was primarily employed in the attack role dropping both conventional and precision guided munitions.

The need to upgrade the CF-18 was demonstrated during the Gulf War I deployment and during the 1998 Kosovo conflict as advances in technology had rendered some of the avionics on board the CF-18 obsolete and incompatible with NATO allies. In 2000, CF-18 upgrades became possible when the government increased the defence budget.

In 2001 the Incremental Modernization Project (IMP) was initiated. The project was broken into two phases over a period of eight years and was designed to improve air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, upgrade sensors and the defensive suite, and replace the datalinks and communications systems on board the CF-18 from the old F/A-18A and F/A-18B standard to the current F/A-18C and D standard. Boeing and L-3 Communications, was issued a contract for the modernization project starting in 2002. A total of 80 CF-18s, consisting of 62 single-seat and 18 dual-seat models were selected from the fleet for the upgrade program. The project along with the IMP II will extend the life of the CF-18 until around 2017 to 2020 when they are to be replaced by the F-35 Lightning II JSF.

Aircraft Specifications

CDN Reg: CF-188
US/NATO Reg.: F/A-18A
Manufacturer: McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Corporation.

Crew / Passengers: 1 pilot (CF-18A) or 2 pilots (CF-18B).

Power Plant(s): 2 x General Electric F404-GE-400 low-bypass turbofans @ 16,000 lb (7,258 kg) thrust.

Performance: Max Speed: Mach 1.8 Service Ceiling: 49,000 ft (15,000 m) Unrefuelled Range: 2,300 mi (3,704 km) *(retractable air-to-air refueling probe fitted).

Weights: Empty: 23,400 lb (10,614 kg) Gross: 37,000 lb (16,783 kg) Maximum Take-off: 49,355 lb (22,387 kg).

Dimensions: Unfolded Span: 40 ft 5 in (12.32 m) (with missiles) Folded Span: 27 ft 6 in (8.38 m) Length: 56 ft 0 in (17.07 m) Height: 15 ft 3 in (4.66 m) Wing Area: 400 sq ft (37.16 sq m)

Armament: Internally mounted M61A1 20mm cannon & provisions for AIM9 Sidewinder and AIM7 Sparrow air-to-air missiles, Maverick air-to-ground missiles, conventional bombs and precision-guided bombs, unguided CRV7 rockets, fuel tanks etc.

Two CF-18 fighter squadrons are assigned the air defence role in North America. They maintain limited air-to-surface capability to provide support to maritime operations, as well as support to land operations in defence of Canada. They are also available for contingency operations anywhere in the world.

CFB Cold Lake - Cold lake, Alberta, Canada
■410 Cougar Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron
■409 Nighthawk Tactical Fighter Squadron*

CFB Bagotville - Bagotville, Quebec, Canada
■425 Alouétte Tactical Fighter Squadron**

*Detachment at CFB Comox, British Columbia, Canada
** Detachment at CFB Goosebay, Labrador, Canada

Note: Current operational aircraft strength is 60 aircraft with the additional 60 aircraft undergoing upgrading and rotation.

www.canadianwings.com/Aircraft/aircraftDetail.php?HORNET-37

Bentley Continental GT

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:13:44 -0700

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5/21/12. Portland, Oregon. Nikon Coolpix S8000. LHD window.

Canadian Goose tromps in Willamette Park.

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:36 -0700

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5/1/13. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. The day my Nikon Coolpix S8000 stopped working.

A Greenway Network. 40 mile loop. Willamette and Columbia rivershed

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:24:37 -0700

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5/1/13. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. The day my S8000 stopped working.

Portland Police, Canterbury Terrace, 5/26/12

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 15:47:15 -0700

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5/26/12. Portland, Oregon. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, Corel PaintShop Pro X4. Car window.

stone wall, iron gate

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:46:22 -0700

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6/24/12. Portland, Oregon. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc. In a car.

Just a hop, skip and a jump to Mount Hood

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:58:12 -0700

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6/20/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.

Mount Tabor Robin

nobody@flickr.com (SoulRider.222) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:49:17 -0700

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6/20/12. Portland, Oregon. Riding. Nikon Coolpix S8000, handheld, sooc.