Portlandiaphile - March 2nd, 2008

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Rental App/Credit Check
I'm filling out a rental application (actually, I've already turned it in and have had the management request the information I left out) the likes of which I've never seen before. I looked at it and thought, "wow, it's like the poster child for identity theft." The information I left out was my credit card number, my bank account numbers, and balances thereof. Also requested on this application is SSN and mother's maiden name. I don't think I've ever had to give all of this information before, and it makes me EXTREMELY uncomfortable giving someone all of this information.

Management wants to do a credit check, of course. Understandable. However . . . how much information do you even need to DO a credit check? Isn't it only name and SSN?

So, are landlords allowed to ask for whatever information they want on rental applications? I know landlord/tenant law is supposed to be pretty favourable for tenants here.

Any thoughts? Help please? Wasn't having much luck looking through archives


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tiny mailing boxes?
Hi there, DP'ers!

Just on a search for tiny little mailing boxes (kind of in the 6" by 3" by 3" size, or so) and I'm having a really difficult time finding a place to purchase them by the plenty, so! I thought I'd ask you fine people. Does anyone here ship small things in teensy boxes on a regular basis? Where do you get them?

Thanks so much! :-)

EDIT: not online, but live and in person, locally.
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biking
anyone up for a ride today? Im fixing some breakfast right now and then loading my bike up. I am thinking about the Springwater trail. Today is going to be too nice to stay inside.
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sky blue and black
I already posted this in my journal, but I thought I would share with you lovelies.

Yesterday as the sun was about to set I was walking to the grocery store (all out of goldfish crackers!!) and was lucky enough to enjoy my walk under this beautiful sky. Sorry that the picture quality is crappy - it's taken with my phone - but the content is amazing I think. Just one more awesome reason to love Oregon.


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A few things for sale, figured I'd give DP/PDXforsale first dibs
Clearing out the house a little for Spring. Maybe some DP'ers would want some of this before it hits craiglist/ebay. You pick up, we are in Beaverton.

Here's a number to call: 503-314-7361

1.) Xbox - the original. 2 original Microsoft controllers and an XBox component Video Kit, which allows digital surround sound output and component video output (hi def). Comes with 7 games: Halo 2, Syberia, Kiung Fu Chaos, Elderscrolls 3: Morrowind, Medal of Honor Frontline, Blinx the Time Sweeper. Includes original AV powercord and connectors. $120 Here.


2.) Carters Butterfly Play Gym for infant, very good condition. Ours has extra dangly toys beyond those that come with the playmat, a cute dolphin and sun/moon combo plus the caterpillar, moon, sun, and butterfly. Here. $10

3.) Bumbo seat, in light purple, excellent condition. Here. $20

4.)Graco infant seat, from August 2004 (still well within safe usability age limits) and TWO bases, have one in each car without the need to switch the base around!). Seat is dark blue and in very good condition. For use up to 20 pounds or 26". Here. $40

current state: awake
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Manga/Anime and Toys
Hey all, Im looking for places that sell Manga/Anime related figurines. I want to go to an actual store instead of ordering off the internet, because well, its more fun! I was thinking about going over to Things From Another World in Milwaukie but wanted to see if there were other better options out there, someone in a previous post mentioned Guapo Comics (and yes! they have manga!) Where is your favorite place to buy geek toys?

google is not good for this one, as i need some personal geek to geek reccomendations.

Thanks!
[info]damnportlanders
The Cleanse
Does anyone know where I can get Liver/Gallbladder cleanse stuff? I need to reverse the over-indulgence of red-meat and alcohol of the last months. Inner SE or NE would be best.

Appreciate the help.
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Is Saturday Market open?
If so, I'll be there!  I'm wearing an exhorbitant amount of orange, so if you see me, come and say hello!! 

current state: cheerful
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Cause I know how much you love embedded video...
But this? This is joy.

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Saturday Night Excursions!
So, I'm sure I'm a little late to the party, but I wanted to post anyways... [info]subplot, myself, our friend Amanda, and my sister and her husband went to a Portland Lumberjax game last night. I've never seen a lacrosse game before and none of us (with the exception of [info]subplot) had ever seen the Jax play before. It was money well spent! We sat in 100 level seats, pretty close behind the goal. An exciting, fast game with some cool fights and lots of excitement. I'm not a big sports person, but I enjoyed myself! Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone was interested.
Star
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Angels in PDX
So, did anybody see angels dancing and stilting and juggling and clowning around all over Portland all of yesterday? I was out there strutting my stuff.

current state: sore
[info]damnportlanders
Anyone know where in Portland (preferably downtown or SE) I should go to get leggings? It's getting warmer and I want to start wearing skirts. Specifically, I'm looking for brightly colored (I have enough black, brown, and grey...) and/or patterned (stripes, stars, polka dots) leggings that are NOT tight/nylon type material. The really tight stretchy ones end up being uncomfortable after a while, so cotton-eyish ones are preferred. I know American Apparel has some, but I believe they're of the nylon/lycra variety. I always look at places like Buffalo Exchange and Red Light, but they're kind of hit and miss.

I want to frolick in skirts! Thanks in advance.
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I have not rode trimet in years and I cannot figure out how to use the online trip planning thing without addresses. I am out in Mcminnville and my brother is trying to get the close