Don't you ever call me a Liberal even in jest. Just because I'm not in favor of tax payer money going into a stadium means nothing more than let's use our tax money to the em betterment of everyone, not just a few with a vested interest in a stadium. I'm also not in support of NPR/PBS, Theatres, Arts, and the overdone biking and hiking trails.As demand for engineers with STEM skills grows, pressing global issues are placing added pressure on unique specializations. Environmental and computer engineers, for example, are needed to handle complex issues such as climate change and energy exploration. The need to bring information technology to the power industry requires the technical and critical thinking skills of an engineer..

Until recently, it was easier to find a jar of fermented shrimp paste in Northeast Portland's Roseway neighborhood than a properly spicy Italian gabagool sandwich. That was, until East Coast native Mark Caso opened his friendly Italian deli and coffee