“I’m less likely to get sick outside, I’m less likely to get scabies outside,” says Wesley Flowers, one of five people testifying about the sit-lie ordinance at this morning’s city council meeting. He described the conditions at the Salvation Army’s Harbor Lights 90-bed shelter, which the city opened in response to last month’s protest outside […]
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Recession Relief
The recession’s a bummer, but the silver lining I suppose is that spots like Sotto Boutique are trying to keep their prices accessible by offering various deals. A locally based online boutique, Sotto is offering 25% off all purchases until June 15—just enter the code “relief” at checkout. They stock womens clothing and accessories from […]
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The Ego Has Landed – Kanye West, Live in Portland, June 3rd, 2008
Kanye West is in trouble. Marooned on a strange planet that resembles the set of this movie, a futuristic miniature golf course, and the cover of Dianetics, Mr. West is alone in space (like The Little Prince with a Rocafella Chain) and spends his time spitting rhymes and conversing with his sensual computer pal, Jane. […]
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Good Morning, News!
• “You’re a jerk! You’re a jerk! You’re a jerk! …mmmmm… CAN I HAVE A JOB?” <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080604/ap_on_el_pr/clinton
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Tribune Covers Sit/Lie Fight
The paper may have gone weekly, but the Trib‘s coverage of homeless issues is improving. Perhaps all the reporters over there are getting a taste of what it might be like to live without an income… “A lot of people recognize it as a civil rights issue. While it’s true that the laws impact homeless […]
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Little Man Podcast Review!
Check out Chas Bowie’s podcast review of the new Wayans Brothers’ movie Little Man!
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THIS WEEK’S ONE-MINUTE FILM!
“Captain Riley Demonstrates Levitation (In His Living Room)” by Jeff Riley