Steven Seagal: "Me Want the Poonani"
Okay, so by now everybody knows that Steven Seagal wants the poonani, right? WAIT. You didn't get the company-wide email that clearly stated Steven Seagal wants the poonani? Well, consider yourself...
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Thanks for Not Killing Me, Couch Street.Thanks for Not Killing Me, Couch Street.
Welcome, safety. Now the thrill is gone. Well, NE Couch Street. It's been a good run. You've put up a fighting chance, you really have. After the city spent $17.8 million to reshape you and East...
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TBA: The AftermathTBA: The Aftermath
MINH TRAN Okay, my physical and intellectual TBA hangover has finally subsided, and after a few days to reflect (and a serious no-art-allowed TV binge) I'm finding myself a little underwhelmed by this...
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How Do You Find a Hit and Run Driver?How Do You Find a Hit and Run Driver?
We know a couple things about the guy who hit two cyclists back-to-back Tuesday morning near the Rose Quarter: He was driving a silver WRX Subaru, he had a temporary plate in his window but no rear...
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Gold Star: The Mercury's Web Comment of the Week!Gold Star: The Mercury's Web...
This week's comment of the week is for you, Patrick Alan Coleman. We'll miss you, PAC. (Plus, now we're going to have to find someone new to scapegoat, and I'm scared it's going to be me.) Congrats,...
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BREAKING: Hostage Situation Reported on SE 122ndBREAKING: Hostage Situation...
News Editor Denis C. Theriault is standing in the downpour on SE 122nd and Harold, where Portland police's SERT team have responded to what they're reporting as a hostage situation. Police have closed...
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?uestlove Would Like to Tell You a Story?uestlove Would Like to Tell You a Story
Looks like the Roots drummer, and afro connoisseur, ?uestlove has famous friends other than just Jimmy Fallon. He's chronicled his stories about his personal interactions with various celebrities from...
View ArticlePortugal. The Man - "People Say" Video
Portugal. The Man - People Say from Aquarium Drunkard on Vimeo. Currently on tour with Primus (why?), Portugal. The Man have released a new video for "People Say," which is odd since it's a single not...
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Whole Foods Does GoodWhole Foods Does Good
Whole Foods and I haven't always seen eye to eye. In fact, I still refuse to shop in their stores when I have a better, locally-owned option. But it's not their fault, that's just the kind of locavore...
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Five Pictures that PROVE Justin Bieber Can ActFive Pictures that PROVE Justin...
Guys! Tonight, tonight, TONIGHT is Justin Bieber's dramatic acting debut on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 9 pm) in which he plays either a bomber, a bomber's brother or who gives a shit because...
View ArticleIt Gets Better
The videos are rolling in... What it's all about here, more videos at the "It Gets Better" YouTube channel here, and lots more videos to come. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Animals: They Just Never Tap Out, Do They?Animals: They Just Never Tap Out,...
I've noticed that the news headlines this month seem to be filled with stories about people battling wild animals. Why is this so "in" right now? It seems bizarre, but I think it's a clear trend; and...
View ArticleJoaquin Phoenix's Return to Letterman
Last night Joaquin Phoenix returned to David Letterman's show for the first time after his infamous FAKE ASS visit of a year and a half ago. He kind of explains and kind of apologizes: I think...
View ArticleBehold: Tony Stark Puking into a Toilet!
Via Comics Alliance comes a leaked, alternate opening to Iron Man 2. At least one of the trailers for the film used a line from this scene, meaning the filmmakers were definitely planning on using it...
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Comics Night at the Opera: The Results are InComics Night at the Opera: The...
Art by Matt Wagner; photo by Mike Russell Okay, so the Portland Opera made a really good PR move, and we're biting. On Monday, around 20 Portland cartoonists were invited to attend a dress rehearsal...
View ArticleGrass Widow - "11 Of Diamonds" Video
A new Grass Widow video just debuted today—that's video number three off their spectacular new album Past Time for those of you keeping score at home. Just like the other two before it, and much like...
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Rub One Out For Freedom!Rub One Out For Freedom!
The good folks at Fleshbot wanna help make "Masturbate to Christine O'Donnell Day"—which takes place every day between now and November 2—a sack-drainin' success... Christine O'Donnell is an...
View ArticleIt's on TV Tonight!
As mentioned earlier.... JUSTIN BIEBER! JUSTIN BIEBER! JUSTIN BIEBER!! (CBS, 9 pm) ALSO! At 8 pm the season premieres of The Big Bang Theory (CBS), Bones (FOX), Community (NBC, YAY!) and the debut of...
View ArticleSL Letter of the Day: You Joined 'Em Together, You Can Put 'Em Asunder
I'm caught in a very awkward triangle. Over a year ago I introduced a guy and a girl, both close friends of mine, and they hit it off. They went from zero to "I love you" in three months flat and I...
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Man Spots UFO in Bend. Or Maybe a Paper Airplane. Or a Pizza.Man Spots UFO in...
This just in from geek blog io9: Three men have spotted a UFO after a football game in Bend. Based on their detailed drawings and story, UFOs these days look a like like paper airplanes. Or flying...
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