1.REALITY CONTROL!!! WASHINGTON — Justice Department officials over the last six years illegally used “political or ideological” factors to hire new lawyers into an elite recruitment program, tapping law school graduates with conservative credentials over those with liberal-sounding resumes, a new report finds. Like Hitler always said, “Start ’em young!” 2.SOUTH AFRICA!!! Says Zimbabwe can […]
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City Council Outlines Position on Columbia River Crossing—Before the Public Hearing
Last week, the five members of the city council signed onto a letter outlining their thoughts on the massive Columbia River Crossing (CRC) project—a letter meant to guide tomorrow night’s CRC task force when it takes a vote to recommend a “locally preferred option” for the project. The problem is, the council isn’t holding a […]
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Alleged Elementary School PTA Theft—Nice!!!
Some alleged crimes really do restore your faith in human nature. And then there’s this: 40-year-old Jackalin Lillie was arrested in Southeast Precint today by detectives investigating the theft of approximately $13,000 from the Bridger Elementary School PTA Account. Lillie was arrested on one count of Aggravated Theft in the First Degree, 22 counts of […]
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Looking For Luther
I received an e-mail today from a Mercury reader who was curious to know if there is place in town that serves a “Luther” burger. Subject: Foodie Question Hoping one of your food writers/editors can help me…I am wondering if ANY place in/around Portland sells the doughnut burger, better known as the “Luther Burger” in […]
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Dixie Mattress Protest/Harrassment
The owners of the Dixie Mattress Company at SE 33rd and Belmont had the unfortunate experience of showing up to work this morning to find their property sign had been altered. Where two confederate flags once adorned the awning, were two images of Dr.Martin Luther King, affixed with clothes pegs. The (anonymous) people responsible phoned […]
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Keeping Up with… the Olympic Gymnastic Trials
If you missed this weekend’s Olympic Gymnastic Trials… no sweat. Here’s the only really good part. Oh, did I say “gymnastic”? I meant “gym-spastic.”
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The Tails of Abbygail
On Saturday I was lucky enough to have free passes to see The Tails of Abbygail, a film about a spunky, imaginative and moderately attractive Jack Russell Terrier, named Abby and her adventures hunting for pirate treasure and finding friendship, which is the greatest treasure of all. The experience was one of the more bizarre […]
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New Episode of Pure Pod for Now People
This week on Pure Pod for Now People, Matt and Magsy wash away the stink from last week’s “Crappy Music” epsiode with the awesome, cleansing sounds of the Clash, Spoon, the Exploding Hearts, the Jam and more. Welcome to episode 76 of Pure Pod for Now People!
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Pure Pod for Now People: Episode 76
Matt and Magsy wash away the stink from last week’s epsiode with the Clash, Spoon, the Exploding Hearts, the Jam and more. Welcome to episode 76 of Pure Pod for Now People!
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T-Shirts for the Plus-Sized Male!
Okay, it’s going to be in the upper 70s to mid-90s all week long, so you know what that means—POOL PARTY! However, when you’re a “plus-sized male” it’s nearly impossible to find the appropriate pool-side fashions. Enter “Big Richardson’s T-Shirt Shop” where even the biggest boned man can find the “Calvin Peeing in a Puddle” […]
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PolitiCorps Kickoff
School’s out for the summer, but PolitiCorps—a national political leadership training program, or “political bootcamp,” based here in Portland—is now in session. I’m on the campus of the Catlin Gabel School, just over the West Hills, where 24 college-aged future political leaders are listening to the Bus Project’s Emily Kintzer, as she gives an overview […]