Sadly, my Friday afternoon challenge last week–I’d post audio of Matt Davis singing Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does it Better,” performed at our holiday party, if we hit the $7K mark in our holiday auction by 5 pm–went unmet. Though we coasted past $7K over the weekend, it wasn’t by my deadline. However, I know there […]
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The Mercury Online Auction Continues!
It’s only day three of the Mercury Online Charity Auction, and we’ve already had boffo response! And don’t forget, all the proceeds go to Portland Women’s Crisis Line which assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Plus they’re getting a matching donation from The Collins Foundation for up to $10,000! SO BID BIG! Plus, […]
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Blackmailing Matt Davis
I’ve got an audio recording of Matt Davis singing Karaoke at last night’s Mercury holiday party. His choice of song? Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does it Better.” You know you want to hear it. I’ll make you all a deal that’s making Davis squirm: The online charity auction has raised, as of right now, $5,600. If […]
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News Team For Sale
Bidding is hotting up on the Mercury‘s Annual Charity Auction site, which has been live since yesterday. With only 8 days, 3 hours, 22 minutes and 54 seconds to go, one item is seriously going for a steal: Your choice of investigative report! Got a hot story that you’d like us to dig into? Name […]
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Music is for Lovers
Buying a gift for an audiophile isn’t always as easy as getting them a Sam Goody gift card. So that is why we have assembled the ultimate package of musical awesomeness for our annual charity auction. This package towers above anything else we have ever attempted, and to be honest, it’s pretty ridiculous. 1. You’ll […]
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Holiday Auction Day Two: How Your Money Helps the Portland Women’s Crisis Line
It’s day two of the Mercury Online Charity Auction, and a few items are hot, hot, hot. Like the package featuring a new bike from River City Cycles, a bike ride with BikePortland’s Jonathan Maus, and lunch with Mayor-elect Sam Adams at the Little Red Bike Cafe? It’s at $632 as of this posting. photo […]
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The Mercury Online Charity Auction is Live!
Whoopee-doo and hallelujah! The Mercury Online Charity Auction is live, and ready for some bids! As you undoubtedly know, every year some of our fave advertisers and friends donate some of their most awesome goods and services to our auction, and all the money goes to a local, and often overlooked charity. This year we […]
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The Mercury Charity Auction is Now Over!
Thanks for your bids, and generosity!
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The Mercury’s Online Charity Gift Auction!
Page 1 2 3 4 5 UPDATE! THE MERCURY ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION IS NOW OVER. THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR GENEROUS BIDS! DONT PANIC! We know you’ve been worrying your pretty little head about what to get your loved ones this holiday season. And once again, the Mercury has solved ALL your problems, because you can give (or get) a […]
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Charity Auction 2006
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Page 1 2 3 4 5 A MARRIAGE MADE BY MERCURY Would you like to get “married,” but you’re afraid it will end in “divorce”? Then maybe you should be married by Mercury Editor WM. STEVEN HUMPHREY—who has legally married scads of couples (and not a single one has ended in divorce*)! Yes, Humphrey is a true ordained minister […]
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Charity Auction 2006
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Page 1 2 3 4 5 BLAZER SUITE The weather outside may be frightful, but the BLAZERS are soooo delightful! And they really are, this year—especially watched from the luxurious privilege of your own, personal suite! So how’d you like to really pimp it up in style this Christmas in a ROSE GARDEN suite on December 27, for you […]
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Charity Auction 2006
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Page 1 2 3 4 5 $200 IN A BAG! To prove how much we love you, the Mercury is auctioning off a bag filled with money: $200 to be exact! That’s right—200 bucks CASH goes to the highest bidder… whether they’ve bid 99 cents, $120, or $327! (Remember! Anything going over $200 goes to charity, so at least […]