BUSINESS PROJECTS
> Nokes managed the public relations, including a news conference, for Lindsay, Hart, Neil + Weigler law firm, and their client, Dr. Douglas Samuels, who received a $795,000 settlement from Portland State University for racial discrimination.

> Working with Outsource Marketing, Nokes wrote online newsletters for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. Here's his latest saying, "Get thee to Rome!"

> Protecting Ecology While Promoting Wind Energy Article on American Wind Wildlife Institute for North American Windpower, Feb. 2009
> PacifiCorp retained Nokes to draft its internal communications copy, as well as the grant announcements for the Pacific Power Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation.
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Working through Outsource Marketing, Nokes authored business collateral for AutoVenture, an automobile tourism company. He wrote AutoVenture's new, 62-page catalog of chauffeur-driven tours.
> Nokes drafted a keynote speech for former NBA pro Chris Dudley, “DIABETES Shouldn’t Stand in Your Way,” on how kids can overcome medical setbacks and realize their dreams.
> St. Anthony Parish in Tigard hired Nokes to develop fundraising collateral for its capital campaign.

> Nokes is a regular feature writer for North American Wind Power Magazine. Recent features include protecting and helping endangered species around a Maui wind power development and an overview of Washington State's mushrooming wind energy industry.
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Nokes wrote a Web site for a Mexican paradise in Tulum.
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TRAVEL ARTICLES
> Deston's roundup of fun and funky Portland hotels for the Seattle P.I.
> Tackling Maui's zip lines and adventure ropes course for the Seattle P.I.

> Deston explores the stand up paddleboarding explosion in Hawaii for the Seattle P.I.

> Nokes tours a fascinating museum recalling Curacao's prominence in the slave trade.

> Timberline Lodge: Warm and welcoming, historic structure is 'Oregon’s Mountain Home.' Seattle P.I. Dec. 18, 2008
> Hawaii's Interisland Superferry: By sea or by air? We test ride the boat and compare the two. Seattle P.I. Oct. 8, 2008
> Hawaii from the air: Incomparable scenery is a sight for soaring eyes. Comparing helicopter tours vs. glider flights. Seattle P.I. Oct. 8, 2008
> Portland's Laurelhurst is wrapped in charm; the neighborhood offers an eclectic mix of shops and trendy places to eat. Seattle P.I. Sept. 10, 2008

> Deston takes a sweeping look at playful Portland for Alaska Airlines
magazine.
> Deston reviews his favorite Maui/Kauai snorkeling spots for The Oregonian.

> Deston reviews the stunning private and public golf resorts in Bend, Ore., for Tee It Up Magazine.
> Nokes rips up the Rogue River in a jet boat, and enjoys the natural splendor of Gold Beach.
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Deston authored a Horizon Airlines Magazine feature on the resurgent Portland Trailblazers other local professional sports.

> The latest issue of Travel Portland uses three short Nokes pieces to describe Portland's haunted history, gnarly skateboarding parks and where to enjoy local wines.
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Nokes was a contributing writer to the just-published Fodor's guide to the Pacific Northwest. He surveyed dining, lodging, attractions and misc. nuggets for the Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon and Willamette Valley chapters. For a copy, you can go here.
> The Oregonian runs a Nokes article about the new aviation museum in Hood River, Ore.

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