Reporter - "Clickshaw" Video
Reporter fans who enjoy staring at a bored man in his underwear are probably going to love this new video for "Clickshaw" (or "Click Shaw" as my Time Incredible tracklisting has it). In this Pete Ohs...
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Suri Cruise: Who Does This Bitch Think She IS??? (Part Two in a Continuing...
OMG, I'm glad so many commenters hate this little bitch's guts as much as I do. Somebody even posted this link yesterday, stating that Mama Katie lets her bitch-ass daughter pick out her own clothes....
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Now's Your Chance: Become Facebook Friends With a ToiletNow's Your Chance:...
A public toilet might make a for a shitty Facebook friend. Just sayin'...Thank you, Randy Leonard. Thank you. Portland's water commissioner has just given us (or maybe just me?) another excuse to make...
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Five Questionable Archie PanelsFive Questionable Archie Panels
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A Handy Wordstock PrimerA Handy Wordstock Primer
I'm excited about Wordstock this year. I wrote a whole feature about it why I'm excited for Wordstock this year, but it boils down to this: less author readings, more panel discussions and...
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Your (Fashionable) Guide to First Thursday, Part 3Your (Fashionable) Guide to...
If you like what you saw at last night's Presentation Show, don't miss today's trunk show collaboration between IDOM and Solestruck Shoes! From 4-7 pm at the shoe store (718 NW 11th), drop in for...
View ArticleUsed Bookselling Sure Has Gotten Depressing
This story at Slate is sad and funny and interesting: It's about how the internet has turned used book buyers from a specialized kind of craftsman into automatons: I make a living buying and selling...
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New Gap Logo to World: Stop Making Fun of Me!New Gap Logo to World: Stop...
As David mentioned yesterday, the new Gap logo is boring and stupid and dumb and stupid. The rest of the internet unanimously agreed, causing Gap to furiously backpedal on their Facebook page. Thanks...
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New Gap Logo to World: Stop Making Fun of Me!
As David mentioned yesterday, the new Gap logo is boring and stupid and dumb and stupid. The rest of the internet unanimously agreed, causing Gap to furiously backpedal on their Facebook page. Thanks...
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Holocene's Free Friday Happy HourHolocene's Free Friday Happy Hour
This isn't necessarily news, but it bears repeating: Holocene (1001 SE Morrison) has FREE FOOD every Friday from 5-8 pm. It's part of their weekly Aperitivo happy hour. From their latest press...
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First Thursday PicksFirst Thursday Picks
www.robpea.comRob Pellicer's "Sandcastles," on view at Breeze Block Hey guys, tonight's the First Thursday artwalk over on the west side, and you know what that means— a cursory rundown of some art...
View ArticleHow to Check to See if You're Registered to Vote
Over the past year, I've taken on the surprisingly difficult task of trying to keep track of my friends' physical addresses. Like, writing them on paper with a pen. And it's no wonder address books...
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Two Songs I Really Like a LotTwo Songs I Really Like a Lot
Two songs I can't stop listening to right now:The first comes from Nashville's the Parting Gifts, the (possibly one-off?) collaboration between Reigning Sound's Greg Cartwright and the Ettes' Coco...
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The Dunderdon Sample Sale: On Now!The Dunderdon Sample Sale: On Now!
Quick, the Dunderdon sample sale is on now! Today starting at 4 (now) until 7, plus tomorrow, same time, at 433 NW 4th, they'll be letting go of pieces for as little as $10 (accessories) and $75...
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Tonight in MusicTonight in Music
Aladdin Theater—Corin Tucker Band, The Golden Bears, 8:30 pm, $16-18 Backspace—Pigeon John, DJ Abilities, Dark Time Sunshine, Sleep, DJ Zone, 8 pm, $10-12, all ages Berbati's Pan—Fall into Darkness:...
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Gold Star: The Mercury's Web Comment of the Week, PAC Edition
In honor of Patrick Alan Coleman's departure, I'm giving this week's comment of the week to everyone who commented on his Tuesday post inviting folks to his going away party. It was funny. You'll have...
View ArticleWhat Wants to Kill Me This Week? Vol. 3What Wants to Kill Me This Week? Vol. 3
It's been a good week for doom. So, what wants to kill me this time? [WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT—Ed.]: 1. Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Individually, these assholes are already typical subjects in...
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You Win, Sharon Van EttenYou Win, Sharon Van Etten
I really enjoy it when I don my critic's suit (which is a very bland suit: taupe maybe, or herringbone print), pass harsh judgement on an artist and then stumble on some artifact that proves my...
View ArticleLeslie Gore in '64
Stunning, the way she conveys so much with such subtle gestures: [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleMayor Sam Adams' Contribution to the It Gets Better Project
For the It Gets Better project. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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