Randy Leonard Strikes Blow in Terror Task Force Debate
Mohamed Osman Mohamud's car bomb was a (government-constructed) dud. But that teeny little fact hasn't kept shockwaves from coursing through City Hall in the aftermath of the bogus attack. One of the...
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WikiLeaks Day Four: Russia is a corrupt "mafia state," and Canadians are jealous of Americans. Authorities are reportedly closing in on Julian Assange, and some say US media haven't been as...
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Katy Kippen on Grayling for less than $100 and The Holiday Studio Party
Katy Kippen of Grayling is hosting a holiday studio party on Saturday from 1-6 pm. If you haven't checked out her jewelry designs, which range from bold statement pieces to subtler, draped chain...
View ArticleMegashark vs. Crocosaurus vs. Urkel... ON WHOM DO YOU WAGER?!?
Now I must've missed it, but apparently Megashark (the world's mega-ist shark) has defeated Giant Octopus (the worlds' most giant-ist octopus). That's good to know because the sequel to Megashark vs....
View ArticleSL Letter of the Day: How Do I Get Mom To Come Out?
After 40+ years of marriage, my parents dropped the bombshell announcement that they're divorcing. My mom's the driver in this—she's always had a bit of an anger streak, has progressively withdrawn...
View ArticleThe Lil'est Racist (Who Also Happens to be a Film Critic)!
I don't know, guys! I'm thinking I'm NOT going to hire Lil' Andrew of internet's The Andrew Show to write film reviews for the Mercury. First of all, he makes WAY too big of a deal about being white....
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Your Daily Blazer: A Hopeful Loss
If a "good loss" existed, last night might have qualified. In falling 99-95 to the Boston Celtics, the Portland Trail Blazers at least showed murmurs of a pulse, hope that this young season shouldn't...
View ArticleKentucky's Batshit "Creation Museum" Is Subsidized By Taxpayers
And now the same douchebags behind the Creation Museum are seeking taxpayer handouts to build a giant fucking replica of Noah's Fucking Ark. Setting aside the whole separation-of-church-and-state...
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A Few of My Favorite Anti-Santas
I don't know about you guys but I'm excited for the new Finnish evil Santa Claus movie, Rare Exports. It's refreshing to have a disheveled, child-massacring version of St. Nick in the cultural mix...
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Mercury Charity Auction Item(s) of the Day: Langhorne Slim or Portugal. The...
This is exactly what it will look like when Langhorne Slim plays your child's 6th birthday party. This is so much better than a party clown and a Fudgie the Whale cake. As you all know, our annual...
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Mercury Charity Auction Item(s) of the Day: Langhorne Slim or Portugal. The...
This is exactly what it will look like when Langhorne Slim plays your child's 6th birthday party. This is so much better than a party clown and a Fudgie the Whale cake. As you all know, our annual...
View ArticleOMG!!! Michael Cera and Mister Heavenly in Portland
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Britt Howard's Soft Knots
My First Thursday pick for this evening is at the downtown Stumptown: It's a show by Britt Howard, who's known primarily as the founder and owner of the Portland Garment Factory, an institution near...
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Portland Rescue Mission Doesn't Want Gay Coats?
I just got an upsetting, disappointing call from queer performer Jeffrey Darling, a man whom many Portlanders might know better as his sexxxy-lady alter-ego, Fannie Mae. In short, Darling, while...
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It's Happening Tonight!
FORMAL—Local label/boutique Tender Loving Empire throws their first-ever Winter Formal—and dressing up is recommended. Playing the festivities are goodtime party-folkers Pancake Breakfast, plus new...
View ArticleLet's Dance: Miracles Club "Church Song"
Break out your gaudiest thrift store duds and don't forget the goat! Miracles Club, the newish house music project from Valet's Honey Owens and partner Rafael Fauria, has thrown a Soul...
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Good News For Artisan Cheese Lovers
Pretty sure that's some kind of high-alpine Italian varietal While OSU might not stand much of a chance in Saturday’s Civil War, there is some good news coming out Corvallis—if not for football fans,...
View ArticleTonight in Music: Pancake Breakfast, Archers, Science of Yabra, and more
TENDER LOVING EMPIRE WINTER FORMAL: PANCAKE BREAKFAST, LOCH LOMOND, AAN , DJ DREW GROOVE (The Woods, 6637 SE Milwaukie) Local label/boutique Tender Loving Empire throws their first-ever Winter...
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It's Going On This Week!
Sooooooo many things are happening this week! Marjorie has tried to keep you, our beloved MOD readers, in the loop, but it's so damn hard when there's this much going on! So here's a wrap-up on all...
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