Neighborhood Notes

Today is the first day of the rest of my blogging life -- The 2008 Blog-Off: Water Blog vs. Cross Blog. Today I will begin my first of five posts that puts those pesky Cross Bloggers in their place -- managing emergencies and begging for blood. Not blogging.

Here's today's challenge and my instructions to you, faithful and loyal readers:

Today's challenge presented by local media: Base a post on the following news article that's relevant to your organization.

Difficulty level: Way easy

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/19/world/asia/19pstan.html?hp

-Presented by Corey Pein of Willamette Week and Amy Ruiz of the Portland Mercury

As I'm sure you already read a couple weeks ago, the Water Blog won the Mercury's pre-game, favorite blog contest, fair and square, so I know we can take the cake this week too. So, here's the skinny and how you can help -- Points are scored based on the number of comments coming in, positively assessing or just plain voting for the Water Blog posting, over the Red Cross Blog posting. Make sure you leave your comment/vote -- the challenge is new every day, so check back daily and keep on voting for the best blog in town -- The Water Blog!

PS- Hey! Cross Bloggers! The Cross already lost -- sure you don't want to back down before you drown?

Jennie Burget

Interim Public Information Officer

Portland Water Bureau