Ten months ago, an unarmed African American man survived being shot in the back of the head by police through a window in SE Portland. At the time, Portland Police spokesman Brian Schmautz told the Oregonian Paul Stewart had probably been grazed by a piece of glass from the window, not shot with a bullet. […]
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Tony Tony Tony
I think I was 30 minutes into the Tony awards when I asked myself, “Why the hell am I watching the Tony awards?” Then I remembered: before food, before booze, before writing, I was a died in the wool, 100%, grade A theater geek. In the fifth grade, I scored a role in the Grand […]
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Commander Obama.
I’m going to be upfront about my complete conflict of interest here: My friend Greg came up with these t-shirts (and thongs) over the weekend, and since they’re pretty much entirely awesome, I’m going to post them here. When sales undoubtedly skyrocket, I’ll probably heckle him for a cut of the profits. Also, BEFORE ANYBODY […]
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Remembering Tim Russert
As you may have heard, Tim Russert, the longtime host of Meet the Press died of a massive coronary on Friday. One of the great interviewer/reporters, Russert always did a kickass job regardless of who was sitting in the seat opposite, and he will be missed. Yesterday’s edition of Meet the Press (hosted by Tom […]
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Good Morning, News!
Same sex couples can begin to marry in California later today. Don’t forget to send a gift. Barack Obama celebrated Father’s Day by telling fathers to step up. “We need fathers to recognize their responsibility doesn’t just end at conception. Any fool can have a child… It’s the courage to raise the child that makes […]
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Artists Rep Creates Resident Acting Company
Interesting news. Artists Repertory Theater has just announced the creation of a “resident acting company” of four actors who will appear in multiple shows next season, with a long-term goal of employing 8 resident actors. ART has struck me as floundering a bit lately, choosing tame shows while their directors phone it in (meanwhile Third […]
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Two Wheeled Action
As you probably already know, Pedalpalooza started yesterday. The Kick Off Parade was a blast. It was everything a girl could ask for. The sun was shining, the hills weren’t too steep, and plenty of cute boys showed up dressed like cowboys. I also enjoyed watching some woman losing her shit when she couldn’t drive […]
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A Somber Cat Friday Post
My roommate’s cat was hit by a car a few weeks ago (RIP Madeline), so she and her girlfriend made a commemorative “ghost cat” for the well-trafficked, very cat-dense stretch of SE Stark where the cat was killed. This is not a very good photo, but I like the idea:
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Show Some Pride
Lest you pretty little things forget, here’s a reminder: It’s still Pride this weekend. Enjoy the detailed schedule after the cut. SATURDAY, June 14 9am Photo Scavenger Hunt, 1000 Acres Park in Troutdale 11am Pride Fun Run, Tom McCall Waterfront Park under the Morrison Bridge 11:30am, Rose City Softball Association vs. Cops Game and Picnic, […]
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Gee, I Wonder Why Our Economy Sucks?
Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada showed up at the NYSE yesterday. I’m really glad to see that while our economy’s in the shitter, this is what the people who track, follow, predict, and shape it are spending their valuable time and effort doing. “No, no–I don’t have time to discuss petroleum futures with you! Can’t you […]
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Art To Drool Over
Every art opening has cheese and crackers – P.S.U.’s ART Department’s the only one I’ve ever been to featuring a candy-covered toilet. Yes, it’s a toilet artist Amanda James carved from styrofoam and mosaiced in mixed media (Twizzlers, life savers and marshmallows… delicious, delicious toilet) and it was my favorite from the P.S.U.’s end-of-year silent […]