India's Terminator Makes Our Terminator Look Like Poopinator
If you are James Cameron, Michael Bay, or for that matter any person currently living in the United States of America, prepared to get your ass HUMILIATED by the most AH-MAY-ZING robot flick ever....
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Devo Coming to Portland
Hey Spuds, good news. After a rare Pacific NW show in Seattle last year, Devo are strapping on the energy domes and coming to town this spring. They'll be at the Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, March...
View ArticleTonight in Music: Dr. Demento, Tu Fawning & Skeletron at Into the Woods...
DR. DEMENTO (Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock) I know it sounds dorky as all hell, but the Dr. Demento Reed College lectures are an absolute blast. The maestro of wacky music, Dr. Demento (Barry...
View ArticleUgandan Gay Rights Activist Murdered
Bastards: A Ugandan gay rights campaigner who last year sued a local newspaper which outed him as homosexual has been beaten to death, activists say. Police have confirmed the death of David Kato but...
View ArticleNerd Porn Thursday: "Star Trek Girl."
Via Topless Robot. Sorry, Star Trek Girl, but alas... MY HEART BELONGS TO ANOTHER. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleGlee Creator's Feud with Kings of Leon Continues! (Yay!)
Oh, boy! I do love me some petty behavior, and today's petty-fest between Glee creator Ryan Murphy and self-important band Kings of Leon reached near explosive proportions. To catch you up: Ryan asked...
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Free Pornography on Amtrak Cascades!
Along with free newspapers, email, and the rest of the internet. Amtrak Cascades now has free WiFi! Yaaaay! h/t to Paul. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleWin Tickets to Pickathon's Flickathon Benefit Screenings!
It's the last day of Giveaway Mini-Week here on End Hits! PANIC! This clip of Breathe Owl Breathe performing in the woods is from Pickathon last year, and this weekend sees three Flickathon screenings...
View ArticleWin Tickets to Pickathon's Flickathon Benefit Screenings!
It's the last day of Giveaway Mini-Week over on End Hits! PANIC! Hey, we're giving away a pair of tickets to each of the three screenings of Flickathon this weekend over on End Hits! What's...
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This Could Eat Up the Rest of Your Day
The Chicago Tribune has a photo gallery of mug shots, each with the corresponding charge and a link to the article about what the person allegedly did. There are a lot of little stories to be mined...
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It's Happening Tonight!
I know it sounds dorky as all hell, but the Dr. Demento Reed College lectures are an absolute blast. The maestro of wacky music, Dr. Demento (Barry Hansen) is a Reed alum, and his four-night stand...
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Gold Star: The Mercury's Web Comment of the Week!
Alison's got the day off, so she asked me to take care of today's "Comment of the Week" post! As I understand it, Alison's dorky little award is intended to highlight the absolute worst comment from...
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Geri Jewell Continues to Rule
Fans of The Facts of Life will forever remember Geri Jewell as Cousin Gerri, Blaire's standup comedienne cousin with cerebral palsy, and history will remember Jewell as the first person with a...
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Derby Weekend
Strap on your skate face, it's roller derby mania with three Rose City Rollers bouts and a scrimmage at the Hangar at Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way) this weekend. Here's a breakdown: It's those icy...
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Harry Nilsson-Related Topics
Do you know who Harry Nilsson is? Okay, let me rephrase that; Do you know anything else about Harry Nilsson besides the fact that he sang that amazing opening song for Midnight Cowboy? Well, if not—or...
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Interview with Aaron Shepherd of The Artistery
Following the announcement that Portland all-age music fixture the Artistery will be closing in March, we talk to their longtime booker about how this came to be. Read the entire interview right here....
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Interview with Aaron Shepherd of The Artistery
After we broke the news last night that local all-age institution the Artistery is closing its doors for good—leaving Portland with one less age-friendly option for concerts—we decided to reach out to...
View ArticleThat Should Settle It
Should, but won't: Women do not suffer mental health problems such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of having an abortion, researchers reported Wednesday. The study,...
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Red and Black Cafe Aims for Takeover!
Takeover of its building, that is. The city's best known vegan-cooperative-anti-cop cafe is hoping to buy the building it currently rents and turn the top floor into affordable housing. The cafe's...
View ArticleQuick! Send Your Smoocher a Free Mercury Valentine!
The following is an unpaid advertisement for LOVE. Calling all B-town LOVAHS! Please do not forget that we are currently accepting your FREE valentines (addressed to the one or ones you love) for our...
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