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Good morning, Portland. I wouldn't mind if you clicked these links.

If you don't have anything to do for the rest of the weekend, check out a few our suggestions.

ICYMI, "Chromium Levels Remain High In SE Portland, Even Without Glass Factory Emissions":

The Oregonian has a good long piece on the murky legality of police installing surveillance cameras without warrants to bust a stolen car crushing operation. Definitely a good read.

Also in the Oregonian this morning is a well-done feature about a 14-year-old Portland boy with autism who uses a red mat to communicate with the world.

Yet to be present when Niko uses the letter board is akin to watching a magician at work. His humanity emerges, letter by letter, sentence by sentence, thought by thought. He swears, tells jokes and smiles. He reveals not only a sharp mind, but a soul, spirit and heart.

The Oregon football team will be wearing "1916" throwback uniforms for today's spring game. Take a look:


A Portland State football player was arrested for impersonating a police officer.

The Washington Post has a cool interview with Parag Khanna, author of the new book "Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization."

Vice: "Inside a Life-Saving Rural Clinic in Appalachia."

Hmmmmmm...