Washington Park is a 460-acre campus, home to 5 non-profit cultural, educational & environmental institutions (Children’s Museum, Hoyt Arboretum, Japanese Garden, Oregon Zoo, World Forestry Center), plus Portland Parks’ internationally acclaimed Rose Gardens, numerous historical monuments, and 14 miles of trails. Yet surprisingly, there is no single government entity or non-profit in charge of Washington Park as a whole. Historically, each piece of Washington Park has been governed and managed separately, currently involving 5 non-profits, all 4 divisions within Portland Parks & Recreation, Metro, Tri-Met and the Water Bureau. As a result, the shared challenges of this 460-acre campus have never been fully addressed.

UC Berkeley's Samuelson Law, Technology & Public Policy Clinic conducted the first study on California's "Shine the Light Law" (SB 27). SB 27 allows Californians to request from almost any business a disclosure of its information sharing practices. Of the 86 requests, 22% of the companies either ignored the requests or questioned the validity of the requests and didn't respond. Study results: 2% disclosed a list of information sharing partners (e.g., Walt Disney, Restoration Hardware), 12% never responded (e.g., AT&T/Cingular, Barnes and Noble, Costco, Dell), 50% provided a letter indicating they did not sell personal information to third parties without opt-in consent, 26% responded by providing a privacy policy and an opportunity for the individual to opt out, and 10% claimed the requester did not establish that a business relationship existed and therefore didn't respond (although a followup letter was sent arguing that a relationship existed).

This is the first event of its kind in Brooklyn, and is being offered free to the public. With the rise of two-income households, more and more families use the media as a babysitter instead of a tool that can be used to bring families together and educate young people about their world. This event aims to start a dialogue whereby media and media consumption can help bring families together instead of divide them.

We have a dozen films with their Oregon Premieres at the festival. Our passion for exposing the community to a variety of independent films is driven by the hope that this potent medium will expand the awareness of the public about social and cultural differences. The SFF provides the opportunity to bring a wide variety of quality film to the area that would otherwise be missed. The festival showcases these lesser known yet worthy films. It also provides newer filmmakers with an opportunity to showcase their talent and create a dialogue with audiences.

The third annual Salem FIlm Festival gives the media and the public an opportunity to speak with the directors, producers and actors after their films are screened and during some special panel discussions. Don't miss out on the chance to get up close and personal with the stars! Our Opening Night Filmmakers' Party at j.james restaurant (325 High St SE), which gives you the opportunity to mingle with our visiting filmmakers, will be the soiree everyone will be talking about for months!

This may be the first instance of a portable USB security device being used to hold a virtual desktop, OS, applications and data housed in an encrypted partition on the flash memory, with biometric and password authentication protection.

According to a 2008 Sharp Electronics tax time-related survey, 60 percent of people were not aware of the risk they faced when using copiers and printers that store a document image on the hard drive that could be later retrieved by an individual using the machine or by a hacker accessing it on the network. As the first of its kind solution, MXI Security’s Stealth MXP USB portable security device and Sharp multifunction printers provide a secure combination organizations know will keep their confidential data protected. Using the combination averts local area networks and ensures that no latent image remains on a multifunction printer, avoiding the risk of security breaches.

There’s lots to do for both kids and adults, and what’s better, admission is completely free for everyone thanks to support from Target. Head for an indoor day of fun at Target FREE Sizzlin’ Summer Saturdays at the Heard Museum, which kicks off on Saturday, July 5.

EyeWonder - leader in helping ad agencies and brand managers deliver creative campaigns across the wide spectrum of digital media. The company announced results of a blind industry survey and unveiled a new category for the advertising industry, “Interactive Digital Advertising.” The majority of those surveyed see the future of digital advertising tied directly to increases in interactivity across the full spectrum of advertising media including online, television, outdoor and mobile devices. More than 95 percent of respondents in the consumer survey echoed this statement, noting that increased interactivity and relevance would not only enhance their online experience, but encourage them to interact with an advertisement longer.