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Jul. 5
Print Edition for the week of
Jul. 5 - 11, 2012
Vol. 13, No. 7
Photo by Dave Lehl
News
Sandbagging Occupy?
Protesters, Lawyers Gripe the DA Has Been Too Slow to Release Police Records
by Nathan Gilles
Long Live the Tallboy!
OLCC Pulls Plug on Amanda Fritz's Downtown Malt Liquor Ban
by Denis C. Theriault
"Apathy and Distraction"
A Q&A with Hunger Striker Cameron Whitten
by Sarah Mirk
Sexual Politics
Hooray for the Tough Girls
by Sarah Mirk
Hall Monitor
A Boost for Car Camping
by Denis C. Theriault
In Other News
Music
Rebirth, Rinse, Repeat
Pure Bathing Culture's Purifying Pop
by Ned Lannamann
Don't Walk Away in Silence
Coming to Peace with Codeine
by Maranda Bish
Total Control
The Music, the Myth, the Mallard
by Ryan J. Prado
Up & Coming
This Week’s Music Previews
Movies & TV
Introducing Spider-Man!
Oh, You Guys Already Know Each Other? Huh. Okay.
by Erik Henriksen
Postcard Fables
Woody Allen's Roman Holiday
by Ned Lannamann
American Athletes
The Do-Deca-Pentathlon
Isn't Really a Sports Movie
by Elinor Jones
Gabin's Heroes
Renoir's
Grand Illusion
Turns 75
by Jamie S. Rich
Just Say No
Savages
: Oliver Stone Has Nothing to Say.
by Joe Streckert
I'm Staying Home
The Grand Theater of Jean Renoir
by Jamie S. Rich
Film Shorts
In Which We Hit It and Quit It
Food and Drink
Oysters in the Pearl
Riffle NW: Inspired Seafood, Craft Cocktails
by Chris Onstad
Visual Art
The State of Cartooning
The Careers of Three Oregon Political Cartoonists Reflect the Changed Industry
by Joe Streckert
Books
All the Sad Young Literary Girls
What Happened to Sophie Wilder
by Alison Hallett
Arabian Days
Hacker Intrigue and Genies in
Alif the Unseen
by Alison Hallett
Feature
Rogues and Bones
As Downhill Skating Explodes, Portland Will Either Reform the Sport or Outlaw It
by Sarah Mirk
I, Anonymous
Horny
by Anonymous
Love Notes
Blogtown
All the LeVar Burton News That's Fit to Print: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Edition
by Erik Henriksen
Scientologists Allegedly Try to Recruit People by Pinching Them
by Paul Constant
It's Happening Tonight!
by Alison Hallett
"I Think We Oughtta Have a Hot Dog!"
by Erik Henriksen
Lawyer for Old Town Camp Asks City to Make It Legal, Like Dignity Village
by Denis C. Theriault
Robots Playing Soccer
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
You've Been Targeted for Termination
by Erik Henriksen
Gorilla-Based Mayhem in Texas
by David Schmader
"Katie Holmes 'Biggest Nightmare' in Scientology History, Say Experts"
by David Schmader
You Should Read Gizmodo's Report About the Government's Scary New Laser-Scanning Technology
by Paul Constant
Dog Days of Summer
by Marjorie Skinner
The Rumpus Interviews Cheryl Strayed
by Alison Hallett
It's Happening Tonight!
by Alison Hallett
Good Morning, News!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Occupy Portland Trial Dates Set
by Nathan Gilles
SL Letter of the Day: Whips & Chains & Prudie
by Dan Savage
Premiere: Leverage Models - "Cooperative Extensions" (Zambri Remix)
by Ned Lannamann
Yum Yum's Yummy New Video
by Ned Lannamann
"Urban Green Living" Townhomes Heading to SE 25th and Ankeny
by Sarah Mirk
Knob Enthusiasts Hate "ObamaCare"
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Good Morning News!
by Sarah Mirk
Good News: Reported Hate Crimes Are Down in Portland
by Sarah Mirk
The Black Box Summer Block Party
by Marjorie Skinner
Cookie Monster Covers "Call Me Maybe"
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Pacific Northfresh
by Marjorie Skinner
Good Morning, News!
by Denis C. Theriault
RIP, Amazonfemme
by Alison Hallett
Evil Cat Supercut
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
MORMON INDIE ROCK CONSPIRACY UNCOVERED
by Alison Hallett
Call for Designers: Portland Sewing's Fashion Forward Program
by Marjorie Skinner
This Week's
Mercury
Film Section
by Erik Henriksen
New NE Dekum Restaurant in the Works?
by Chris Onstad
Many Free Shows to RSVP to This Week
by Ned Lannamann
Good Morning, News!
by Denis C. Theriault
Tonight at Floating World:
Casanova
Release Party
by Erik Henriksen
Portland Has a Pump Track Now!
by Sarah Mirk
Block Party Weekend!
by Marjorie Skinner
Pot Petitioners Sue the State, Alleging Disenfranchisement
by Sarah Mirk
Portland Meadows Takes Aim at A New Demographic: You
by Marjorie Skinner
Drag + Comedy = GAG. Well, Isn't THAT a Mouthful?
by Temple Lentz
The Best News You, I, or Anyone Will Hear All Day
by Erik Henriksen
SL Letter of the Day: The Perils of Balline
by Dan Savage
And Now a Moment to Discuss Old Rough and Ready
by Sarah Mirk
Ice Cream Churn-a-ment 2012!
by Clare Gordon
It's Happening Tonight!
by Alison Hallett
TriMet Driver Helps Wounded Woman, Finishes Route Like a Champ
by Sarah Mirk
Here Are Some Things You Can Get Me at Comic-Con
by Erik Henriksen
Sneaky Peek at
The Walking Dead
: Clean Up in Aisle Three!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Plans for Community Center at Washington High Finally Moves Foward
by Sarah Mirk
SL Letter of the Day: Foreplay for Assholes
by Dan Savage
Timbers Fire Coach John Spencer
by Brian Gjurgevich
Happy Birthday, Itty Bitty Teeny Weeny
by Marjorie Skinner
Community
's Dan Harmon Admits to Farting... Around
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Obama Campaign Keeps Hitting Romney for Offshore Investments
by Paul Constant
Crying Woman Thanks President Obama for Obamacare
by Paul Constant
I Love This Marriage Equality Graph
by Sarah Mirk
During the Spring, One in Every Five Books Sold in America...
by Paul Constant
Texas Walmart Converted to Library
by Alison Hallett
It's Happening Tonight!
by Alison Hallett
Episcopal Bishops Embrace Gay Unions
by Eli Sanders
So This Guy Says He's Going to Kill My Dog, Burn Down My House, and Kill and Eat My Parents...
by Dan Savage
Victory for the Forces of Democratic Freedom!
by Paul Constant
Introducing Toby Robboy
by Marjorie Skinner
The I, Anonymous Blog Quote o' the Day!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Good Morning, News!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Art Book Signing:
Every Man is My Enemy
by Scrappers
Swallowing Semen Cures Morning Sickness?
by Dan Savage
Bike Commuters on N. Williams Get Presents Tomorrow!
by Sarah Mirk
Happy Birthday,
Melrose Place
!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Welcome Back to Otter Friday!
by Erik Henriksen
Post-Riffle Review Photos
by Chris Onstad
Dear IFC: Schedule This Instead of That
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Brad Pitt's Mother: Not an Obama Fan
by Eli Sanders
Tonight in Music
by Courtney Ferguson
Street Vendors Seek Alternative to Last Thursday
by Sarah Mirk
Pot and Kicker Likely Headed for Ballot; Anti-Abortion Measure Flops
by Sarah Mirk
Blogtown's Poster of the Week
by Courtney Ferguson
This Is How You Sell
The Dark Knight Rises
by Erik Henriksen
Wristband from the Future
by Sarah Mirk
The I, Anonymous Blog Quote o' the Day!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
LA MADE THIS.
by Alison Hallett
Big Float 2 Trailer: "Jaws of the Willamette"
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Alley 33: Final Details Announced
by Marjorie Skinner
Drew Grow and the Pastors' Wives on Daytrotter
by Ned Lannamann
Good Morning, News!
by Nathan Gilles
New Krispy Kreme Joint in the HizzzzAYYYYY!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Reminder, Trekkies: William Shatner Still Loathes You, Wants Your Money
by Erik Henriksen
Today in Time Travel: Man Interviews 12-Year-Old Self
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
I'm Surprised That Number Isn't Lower
by Paul Constant
Comics Recommendation:
Lookouts
#1
by Erik Henriksen
Something Even Kidz Bop Can't Ruin
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
High-Waisted Jeans: Still Controversial?
by Marjorie Skinner
It's Happening Tonight!
by Alison Hallett
Tomorrow Night: Read It and Weep LIVE (with Me)
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Video: Onuinu - "Happy Home"
by Ned Lannamann
Oh, You History!: Spanking Women Questionaire
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
TV Chitty-Chat Club: Soooo... was
Louie
Date Raped?
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Sold Out
Btwn Wind + Water
by Marjorie Skinner
One Day at a Time
The Week in Review
by Ann Romano
New Column!
HUMP! 2012 Call for Entries
I, Anonymous Blog
Making the World a Better Place
by Anonymous
Can I Have My Wheel Back Please?
by Anonymous
To the Wombles
by Anonymous
Always Look on the Bright Side
by Anonymous
Unemployabletown, USA!
by Anonymous
Damn Trolls
by Anonymous
Bus Braggart
by Anonymous
Please Don't Shit in My Parking Lot...
by Anonymous
No Heat for You!
by Anonymous
Night Out
by Anonymous
To the Carers of S.
by Anonymous
You Don't Speak for Me
by Anonymous
Sick Tats, Lady!
by Anonymous
Blood, Sweat, Tears & Bills
by Anonymous
Double Standard on the Rocks
by Anonymous
Savage Love & Sex
Savage Love
Cremaster of My Domain
by Dan Savage
I Love Television
I Love Television™
The
Veronica Mars
Hangover Cure
by Wm. Steven Humphrey