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Time for a Unicorn Auction!Time for a Unicorn Auction!
Deep in the heart of Southeast Portland lies a garage full of thousands of unicorns. Last week for In the Shadows, I got to hang out with Rusty and Flo, the children of Portland's premier unicorn...
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So Lynda Barry Made a Painting About How Our Cover Story Made Her FeelSo...
In a mind blowing bit of crossover, Lynda Barry, the amazing comics artist who I interviewed for the Arts section this week told me she's interested in transcription and parsing out the way people...
View ArticleThis Weekend: Doug Benson
All weekend at Helium, America's preeminent pot-comic, Doug Benson will be performing. We talked with Doug the last time he came through town about everything from Airports to Tommy Chong. Find the...
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Shoe of the DayShoe of the Day
Well, actually shoes of the day because I can't decide which of these Chelsea Crew booties at Palace is my favorite: [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleRock The Vote! (Does MTV Still Do That?)
Later today I've got five packages coming via FedEx, bringing me 7 games that won't see store shelves until the end of the month, at the earliest. I can't talk about them in depth just yet, but I can...
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Oregon: The 44th Worst State for Business!
A couple people tipped me off to this study that you can wave in the face of anyone who says Oregon is bad for business: Forbes magazine (which loves business. And money. And cigars.) named Oregon the...
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Tonight in MusicTonight in Music
Branx—Magick Daggers, Cowards, Mattress, 10 pm, $5 Doug Fir—The Ascetic Junkies, Jared Mees & The Grown Children, The Angry Orts, 9 pm, $10 Jackpot Records (Downtown)—Superchunk, 3 pm, free, all...
View ArticleTonight We Dine at the Juggalo Buffet
For reasons unknown, the Oregonian's "Non-Foodie Food Guide" neglected to include this chain of restaurants:BUFFET HUT: THE ONLY FAMILY BUFFET OWNED BY JUGGALOS. (Maybe Faygo hasn't been advertising...
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Meet The Record RoomMeet The Record Room
I admit it, I spend about 90% of my hard earned, disposable income on beer and records. I'm not proud, but it feels good to admit it. If you, like me, have a problem and are looking for help, might I...
View ArticleRequired Viewing: Kerry Eleveld Grills Robert Gibbs on DADT
Thank God for Kerry. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Download Episode 14 of the Mercury Music Hour
Hi! Didja know that the Mercury Music Hour broadcasts at noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday every single week on 910 AM, on HD radio at 94.7 Too, and streaming online at 947.fm? You did? Well, did...
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Meet The Record Room
I admit it, I spend about 90% of my hard earned, disposable income on beer and records. I'm not proud, but it feels good to admit it. If you, like me, have a problem and are looking for help, might I...
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That New Guns Task Force? It'll Cost the City.That New Guns Task Force? It'll...
Denis C. TheriaultWaiting to explain the new Illegal Gun and Gang Task Force.Portland police officials finally detailed how Mayor Sam Adams' new/old gun crime task force will work, convening a press...
View ArticleAmanda Fritz Lashes Out at Oregonian Over Column
As you've no doubt already seen, I wrote in Hall Monitor this week about the deals behind the deal that led to the Sellwood Bridge rebuild moving forward. In fact, the city council on Wednesday...
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HUMP! Submissions are Due at 5 pm—NO LATER!HUMP! Submissions are Due at...
ATTENTION SEX FIENDS: Two HUMP! related nuggets of note.1) If you are planning on dropping off your HUMP! submission at 5:10 pm or maybe 5:30? You will be too late. Our courier is taking all HUMP!...
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This Week's Mercury Film Section.This Week's Mercury Film Section.
JACKASS 3D Fact: No film can be bad if it contains a midget, a piñata, and explosives. JACKASS 3D Bobby "Fatboy" Roberts declares it to be "kinda sweet." But don't worry. People still get fucked up....
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So, So Zef: Die Antwoord At The Crystal Ballroom, 10/14So, So Zef: Die...
Minh Tran "Bowtland!" a breathless Yolandi Vi$$er squealed at the end of a sweaty set, "Why are you so fawking cute?" I've been a part of a crowd that a performer had deemed "cute" before, but now...
View ArticleSmalldoggies Reading
Last night at Cafe Magnolia off Hawthorne boulevard Smalldoggies held their regular reading night with three poets and music. The crowd was ample, warm, and participatory. People were welcoming and...
View ArticleThe Future Has Robots, Malt Liquor, and Rampaging Bulls
To be perfectly frank, I had FUCKING HAD IT with this day. That's why, instead of waiting until 5 pm, I'm going to use the Mercury Time Machine (which also doubles as a Fleshlight) to transport myself...
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Beer Cart Heading to SE DivisionBeer Cart Heading to SE Division
CBPCaptured by Porches' beer cart!The new D-Street Noshery cart pod (even typing that name is painful) on SE 50th 32nd and Division will soon be home to an unusual cart: I've seen artisan pizza carts,...
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