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The Disappearance Of Vanport, Oregon – And The Emergence of A Venture To Stop Flood Disasters
Descendants of the Vanport, Oregon flood are working to build software that increases preparedness for floods, decreases insurance losses, and expands buildable land.
Portland, Oregon, 6th June 2024, ZEX PR WIRE, In a bid to prevent future flood disasters, descendants of the Vanport, Oregon flood are developing advanced software aimed at improving flood preparedness. This initiative not only aims to mitigate insurance losses but also to increase the availability of buildable land.

“Being prepared for a flood makes all the difference in the world. I was shocked to hear that many Vanport residents were informed on the day of the flood, that the levee system would not fail them. I think the challenge here is preparedness – and with all of our technology, we should have better-prepared cities. I think Vanport Technologies has what it takes to get it done,” said newly appointed Public Relations representative for Vanport Technologies, Elizabeth Gessesse.
Vanport Technologies has emerged as a pioneering force in floodplain mapping technology, drawing inspiration from the tragic flood of 1948 that engulfed Vanport, Oregon. Recognizing the critical need for advanced tools to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters, the company has dedicated itself to developing cutting-edge mapping technology to provide accurate and real-time flood risk assessments and address other floodplain challenges.
This technology not only contributes to proactive disaster management but also honors the legacy of the past by striving to prevent similar catastrophes in vulnerable regions. Through their innovative approach, Vanport Technologies is at the forefront of creating solutions that safeguard communities against the devastating consequences of floods.
The flood of 1948 that devastated Vanport, Oregon remains a poignant chapter in the region’s history, marking one of the most catastrophic events in the Pacific Northwest. Vanport, a hastily constructed city near Portland, emerged during World War II as a temporary housing solution for the influx of workers supporting the war effort. Built in 1942, Vanport housed a diverse population, including African Americans who migrated to the area seeking employment in shipyards.
The catastrophe unfolded on May 30, 1948, when the Columbia River, swollen by heavy snowmelt and continuous rainfall, breached its levees. The town, situated on low-lying ground and vulnerable to natural disasters, proved unable to withstand the force of the surging waters. The breach led to the sudden and catastrophic flooding of Vanport, submerging the town under several feet of water within hours.
One of the primary factors contributing to the severity of the disaster was the lack of proper infrastructure and planning in the construction of Vanport. The town was constructed hastily and on an inadequate foundation, with minimal consideration given to potential environmental risks. When the Columbia River surged beyond its banks, the inadequacies of the levee system became painfully apparent, resulting in widespread devastation.
Tragically, the flood claimed the lives of at least 15 people, displaced thousands, and left the majority of Vanport’s buildings in ruins. The aftermath of the disaster exposed the vulnerabilities of makeshift communities and underscored the importance of thoughtful urban planning and infrastructure development. The flood also disproportionately affected the African American population, as they were concentrated in the low-lying areas of the town.
The destruction of Vanport had lasting implications for the residents who lost their homes and belongings. Many were forced to relocate, scattering throughout the Portland metropolitan area. The incident prompted a reevaluation of emergency preparedness and urban planning in the region, leading to improvements in flood control measures and infrastructure development.
The flood of 1948 and the subsequent demise of Vanport serve as a somber reminder of the importance of thorough planning and infrastructure resilience in the face of natural disasters. The event left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the Pacific Northwest, prompting a commitment to learning from the past to build more resilient communities in the future.
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Trakx expands Canton presence as CTIs become available through Five North’s Loop wallet

Trakx, the leading platform for crypto-index trading, announced that its Crypto Tradable Indices (CTIs) are now available through Five North’s Loop wallet on Canton, enabling CTIs to be held and transferred on-chain through a Canton-native wallet environment. The milestone marks a new step in the evolution of Trakx’s index products beyond the Trakx platform and into the broader infrastructure of the Canton ecosystem.
With this integration, Trakx Crypto Tradable Indices gain a new layer of accessibility and portability on-chain. By becoming available through Loop, Five North’s wallet product for Canton, CTIs can now be held and transferred across the Canton Network, an institutional-grade blockchain environment designed for privacy and interoperability.
The development is strategically significant for Trakx as it continues to strengthen the infrastructure and distribution layer surrounding its crypto index products. While CTIs have historically been accessed primarily through the Trakx platform, their availability through Loop reflects a broader shift toward interoperability, partner integration, and professional distribution models across digital assets.
“This milestone is about more than wallet availability,” said Lionel Rebibo, CEO at Trakx. “It reflects the direction we believe digital asset products need to take: beyond standalone platform access and toward deeper integration within institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure. By making CTIs available through Loop on Canton, we are taking a concrete step toward broader B2B and B2B2C distribution, stronger interoperability, and a more scalable framework for partners looking to integrate structured digital asset exposure into their own environments.”
Canton Network plays an important role in that strategy. Designed as a privacy-enabled blockchain network with a strong institutional orientation, Canton provides the type of infrastructure environment that can support on-chain issuance, asset portability, and interoperable financial workflows. For Trakx, this creates a foundation for CTIs to evolve from platform-native products into assets that can be integrated into broader access and distribution models.
Five North‘s role in the Canton ecosystem gives additional strategic relevance to the launch. As a builder and operator of core infrastructure on Canton Network, including wallets, explorers, and validator systems, Five North occupies a meaningful position within the network. Its Loop wallet provides the practical layer through which CTIs can now be held and transferred on-chain, helping translate tokenization into real ecosystem usability.
For Trakx, the move is especially relevant in the context of partner-led adoption. The company sees increasing value in enabling B2B platforms, B2B2C distributors and other professional intermediaries to access more structured and infrastructure-ready models for digital asset exposure. In that sense, the integration is not simply a technical enhancement, but part of a broader distribution strategy focused on making CTIs easier to integrate, distribute, and use across professional environments.
As digital asset markets mature, infrastructure, accessibility, and interoperability are becoming just as important as product design. With CTIs now available through Five North’s Loop wallet on Canton, Trakx is advancing its objective of building not only better crypto index products, but also better infrastructure pathways for those products to be held, transferred and integrated across the next generation of on-chain finance.
About Trakx
Trakx is a crypto index investing platform offering Crypto Tradable Indices designed to provide structured exposure to digital asset markets. Its mission is to make crypto investing simpler, more transparent, and more accessible through index-based products built for both individual and professional use.
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General Compute Launches ASIC-First Inference Cloud for Autonomous AI Agents
General Compute today announced its inference cloud platform built for AI agents, working with early partners now ahead of general availability on May 15, 2026. The platform runs on purpose-built AI accelerators rather than general-purpose GPUs. More information is available at generalcompute.com.
SAN FRANCISCO — April 18, 2026 — General Compute Inc. today announced its inference cloud platform, which is designed for AI agent workloads. The company is working with early partners now, with general availability scheduled for May 15, 2026.
The platform runs on purpose-built AI accelerators rather than general-purpose graphics processors. Its architecture separates the prefill and decode stages of inference processing, allowing each stage to be scaled independently based on workload.
The platform is built to serve AI agents that make high volumes of LLM inference and tool calls, including AI agents that provision their own compute programmatically.
“The last 20 years we built for developers, the next 20 we will build for agents. On General Compute, AI agents can sign up on their own and provision their own inference. Our docs and API are optimized for both human and AI agent consumption,” said Jason Goodison, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of General Compute.
Platform Overview
The platform offers an industry-standard API, allowing developers to integrate it into existing applications with minimal code changes. AI agents and developers alike can sign up, provision API keys, and begin making inference calls programmatically.
At launch, the platform will offer access to a range of open-source LLMs across multiple model families and parameter sizes. Customers can also deploy their own models on the company’s infrastructure.
Infrastructure
General Compute’s data center infrastructure operates on hydroelectric power. The company states that its accelerator hardware is air-cooled, and that its racks operate at lower power densities than comparable installations built on general-purpose processors.
The company publishes technical performance data for its platform on its website.
Availability
General Compute is working with early partners now, with general availability beginning May 15, 2026. Enterprise inquiries regarding dedicated infrastructure, service level agreements, and capacity planning may be directed to jason@generalcompute.com
About General Compute
General Compute Inc. is an inference cloud company headquartered in California. The company was founded by Jason Goodison and Finn Puklowski.
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Tempo Mails Launches Temporary Email Address Platform for Instant Disposable Inbox Access

MIAMI, Florida, United States — April 18, 2026 — Tempo Mails today announced the launch of its free temporary email address platform, designed to help users create disposable email addresses instantly for sign-ups, verification codes, online trials, and privacy-focused browsing. The web-based service provides a temporary mailbox without registration and supports real-time inbox access for users who need a burner email without linking it to a personal account.
Available at tempomails.com, the platform is built for users who want a faster way to manage one-time online interactions while keeping their primary inbox separate from promotional messages, verification traffic, and unwanted follow-up emails. According to the company’s website, the service creates a temporary email address on page load, supports inbox history controls, and allows users to refresh, delete, or add new addresses from the interface.

Tempo Mails said the service is intended for common online use cases such as account verification, e-commerce sign-ups, app testing, temporary registrations, and limited anonymous communication. The platform also supports temporary email send and receive workflows where users need short-term inbox access to receive OTPs, confirmation links, and service-related messages without using a permanent account. The site states that no sign-up is required and that inboxes are auto-cleared after use.
The service includes features such as custom email alias options, real-time inbox refresh, auto-delete functionality, and multi-domain address generation. Tempo Mails also states that the platform is free to use and designed to work worldwide, giving users access to a disposable inbox through a browser-based interface rather than a downloadable application.
“With Tempo Mails, the goal is to make privacy-focused email access simple for everyday users,” said James at Tempo Mails. “People often need a temporary mailbox for a single task, such as receiving a code or completing a registration, without exposing their personal inbox to long-term marketing traffic.”
The launch comes as more users look for practical ways to separate account creation and one-time online activity from their primary email accounts. By offering disposable email addresses that can be created in seconds, Tempo Mails is positioning the platform as a lightweight privacy tool for consumers, testers, developers, and online shoppers who need a burner email for short-term use.
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Tempo Mails is a web-based temporary email service that provides free temporary email address generation for users who want short-term inbox access without registration. The platform offers disposable email addresses, real-time inbox refresh, custom alias controls, and temporary mailbox features designed for account verification, online trials, and privacy-focused browsing. The service is available through tempomails.com and is designed for fast access across devices.
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