Haven’t you always wanted someone to carve a bust of you… In cheese? I know I sure as hell have! Imagine my luck when I received a press release yesterday from Sarah Kaufmann Sculptures. The heading on the press release read, “A Sensational Holiday Gift:Custom Cheese Carvings.“ Kaufmann, known as “The Cheese Lady,” is a […]
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Free Tix to Tonight’s Sportfight XXIII
Now here’s something fun for a Friday night—Blogtown is giving away THREE tickets each to TWO lucky people for tonight’s Sportfight XXIII at the Rose Garden (courtesy of Global Spectrum). If you’re into mixed martial arts or just enjoy the thrill of two guys beating the holy hell out of each other, you’re gonna want […]
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Bikini Clad Cambridge Student in Jelly Wrestling Attack!
The weeks between June 19th and September 5th are known, in my home country, as “silly season.” Because everyone is on vacation, and the news slows to a trickle. Not unlike here in Portland, frankly. Still, it’s reassuring to know that the Daily Mail can turn a Jelly Wrestling Attack into a 1400 word news […]
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PDX Ripped: Exclusive Weezer Footage
Weezer cover Radiohead’s Creep, live in Portland from Dave Allen on Vimeo.
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Have You Been Tasered?
Tell, me, how did it feel? Did you require medical attention? What were the circumstances? Following the Reverend Phil’s controversial Taser incident last week, it’s disturbing to hear this morning that one third of people Tasered require medical attention. Drop me a line or leave your story in the comments. Thanks.
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Blue Russian Granny vs. Red Russian Granny… WHO YA GOT?!?
Okay, grab a co-worker. Both of you put five dollars down on the table. Now, one of you choose “blue granny” and the other choose “red granny.” Then click play on this heee-larious video of two Russian grannies beating the crap out of each other with their purses, and may the best person win!
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Good Morning, News!
Israel rehearses bombing Iran, say U.S. military officials. “Brazen and obscene” political intimidation in the recent Zimbabwe election – 70 protesters were killed! – means the E.U. is “considering further sanctions” against the country. The U.S.’s stinking economy is making Mexican workers rethink crossing the border. No home birth! The AMA cracks down on midwives […]
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Brewhaha!
Remember that event we used to have every month with the Bus Project? I think it was called Debate Club. Well. It’s been reborn! Meet Brewhaha, our new, shinier, funner, faster-paced, variety-show style monthly forum on the weighty topics of our day. This month, we’re kicking global warming‘s ass, with an hour-long program that’ll cram […]
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Bet You $50 Randy Leonard Gets The Police Bureau
Randy Leonard has been reticent about whether Sam Adams is going to give him the police bureau to manage in January. Adams, too, says such decisions are a long way off. But I will bet you $50, anybody, that Leonard gets it in January. Just email me and we’ll seal the deal. It’s the biggest […]
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Matlock’s! Your Mustard & Mace Establishment!
I went to the courthouse for the first time today and stood in line for the metal detector as everyone around me emptied their pockets of prohibited items. I looked up some case files and headed out into the sunshine again when I saw this entrepreneurial establishment: Yep, Matlock’s owner Bill Roadman will hold your […]
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New Episode of Easier Than Reading
Oh happy day! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and Andrew R. Tonry delivers a brand new episode of Easier Than Reading. Listen in and get a sneak peak at the live music happening around town this week. On today’s show, you’ll hear tunes from the Dodos (pictured), AU, Be Your Own Pet, […]
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Easier Than Reading: Thursday, June 19th
Oh happy day! The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and Andrew R. Tonry delivers a brand new episode of Easier Than Reading. Listen in and get a sneak peak at the live music happening around town this week. On today’s show, you’ll hear tunes from the Dodos (pictured), AU, Be Your Own Pet, […]