John Simpkins' contribution for 6XA6.com and his thoughts ....Two days and counting! 6XA6 (6 by A6) kicks off on Thursday, September 2nd! We hope you can join us! This year six High Desert Gallery Artists have worked at Atelier 6000 (A6) to produce a selection of original hand pulled fine art block prints, etchings, and m
John Simpkins' contribution for 6XA6.com and his thoughts ....Two days and counting! 6XA6 (6 by A6) kicks off on Thursday, September 2nd! We hope you can join us! This year six High Desert Gallery Artists have worked at Atelier 6000 (A6) to produce a selection of original hand pulled fine art block prints, etchings, and m
Farmville, Facebook, squirrels on water skis...we're all guilty of a little internet distraction (Red Cross followers are exempt!). However, when
weekly Digest The Washington primary election week before last continues to r4everberate, but so does the impact of the tough economy. All three Northwest states reported some downer economic news during the week, cut however but some bright indications of new business announcing opening shop. More went on around the region
What happened to the time. It is late, late August and school will start next week Tuesday. Oh, we are so sad that our life of sweet summer leisure must come to an end so soon. What happened to all these weeks we had? Well, one thing can be said for sure is that we have had a lot of fun. Lot's of cam
readers take sides in favor of, or critiquing, Gretchen Jones on last Thursday's intense episode of "Project Runway" and the team challenge.
Thomas Moran's painting of Shoshone Falls truly is a vision -- and far from reality.
The start of the 2010-11 Trail Blazers season is only 56 days, 8 hours, and 43 minutes away, but hopefully this ridiculous Nicolas Batum dunk at the FIBA World Championships can hold you over. This rim-punishing dunk was against current, and possibly former, teammate Rudy Fernandez and his Spain
...and New Left Media can't resist shooting. (My favorite quote: "I've never heard Glenn Beck be disrespectful to the president.") [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Why do you even try?
Jane Mayer writes for the New Yorker. She’s written two articles about Billionaires from different sides of the political fence who use their money to advance the political views. George Soros Koch Brothers The Koch Brothers is the more interesting one to me, as it explains how they’ve used their money to covert
Temporary bike parking at PGE Park was a hit during a Timbers game last weekend.(Photo: Jeff Castro/Bikeracker) As more people use bicycles to get around our city, more businesses are taking notice and bike parking continues to expand and improve. The PGE Park sports complex and the Whole Foods Market in Laurelhurst are t
VAMPIRE WEEKEND, BEACH HOUSE, DUM DUM GIRLS (Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale) Longing for summers spent sailing off the shore of Cape Cod before heading back to you
Fernandez leads Spain into a tough matchup with Lithuania
Fernandez leads Spain into a tough matchup with Lithuania
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The Avett Brothers played a benefit at the Crystal Ballroom last night. And did they ever play.
A documentary about the annual Mt. Hood-to-Seaside foot race is making its way to theaters.
The Samsung Epic 4G, Sprint’s second WiMAX phone, hits the streets today. The Sprint version of Samsung’s Galaxy S includes 4G (WiMAX) connectivity and a slide-out keyboard. It costs $249.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. However, you can also pick up the phone at Best Buy and Radio Sh
I’m looking for a few test knitters to knit my Pacific Shawl. I finished the final (I hope!) edits last night. The two smaller sizes take a skein or less of fingering weight yarn (440 yards or less), and some … Continue reading →
Conservative talk radio is like professional wrestling: it is about sensationalism not substance. To this end:Aim to reach the segment of the population that has never heard the term "logical fallacy" and would think it was a liberal plot if they had. Never made a point that is too complicated to put on a bumper sticker.Acc
Laurent Fignon, a Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by American rival Greg LeMond in arguably the event’s greatest race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the French Cycling Federation said. He was 50.Fignon announced in June 2009 that he had advanced cancer of the digestive [...]
Holy airbrush, Batman! The latest poster for the Cher/Christina Aguilera filmic fabulosity known as Burlesque has hit the web. Dare we say this poster is so pink, it’s paaaank. There’s also a plot or story or something. Per Just Jared, The film stars Christina as Ali, a girl from a small town who’s got a big
Most people will enjoy a great massage after a tough week at work or after an injury. Regular massages increase your long term physical condition as they help keep your body in good condition by keeping muscles calm. A premium quality massage cushion is one of the less complicated approaches you need to use to [...]
The former employees for The Republican Senate candidate in Connecticut keep dying. Chris Young for Mayor The Corruption of the MMS Ken Jennings: “My Kid has read the Complete Peanuts from 1950 to 1976” — and thus has a wobbly sense of the present. Was this Peanuts’s “Jump the Shark” Mo
The September issue of Community Connection has been posted on the web. It includes information on neighborhood partnerships, sidewalks and sharrows, volunteer recognition, and Parks and Police news. Here is the link: http://www.cityofsalem.net/SalemNews/Community-Connections-Newsletter/Community%20Connections%20Newsl
"You shouldn't be able to play in the NCAA Tournament if you've had more felons than college graduates on your basketball team." - Ed Ray Oregon St. President Ed Ray, who is also chairman of the
Rudy Fernandez Not Worried About Talk In Portland HoopsHype comes through with this translation of
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has made a big deal about wanting to entice young people to stay in agriculture, and in particular ranching, where the number of producers is reportedly dwindling.But the National Cattlemen's Beef Association raises this question about the rule proposed by the Grain Inspectors, Packers
Get your art on, people, it’s (nearly) fall in Portland—and that means even more art. All flavors of music. Visual art. Performance. Dance. Storytelling. Festivals, shows, and on-going series that...
Eugene Police are participating in a special statewide campaign from now until September 12 to increase seatbelt use and decrease the number of speeding and/or impaired drivers. The campaign, called “3-Flags,” is a traffic enforcement program designed to reduce the number of motor vehicle-related deaths and injuries by
This week I'm delighted to be joined by Joanne McNeil to discuss Julia Roberts and Eat, Pray, Love. Joanne defends EPL's lack of quirk and we easily agreed on the film's spot-on casting choices all the way down the line. But the topic that really brings us together is trouble with "chick flicks" -- why she loves t
Former art dealer Jennifer Armbrust will stage two days of "free advice" as part of a performance series at Nationale.
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Mission Accomplished: Combat operations in Iraq are done, but gov't warns against “premature victory parades or self-congratulations”. Eight Foot Tall Piles of Poop: Inspectors find gross violations at
Meh… no worries. We all get em.
We always need to keep in mind that every choice and every decision that we make, no matter how sound, will please some people, but not everyone. “You can’t please everyone” is a saying that you hear all the time, but I remember being in high school when the impact of this statement really hit [...]
A policy change from an Omaha newspaper will allow gay and lesbian couples to share the news about their weddings — as long as they’re legally recognized, reports The Advocate. Jeff and Heidi Wilke had attempted to submit a wedding announcement for their daughter Kristin Wilke and her new wife, Jessica Kitzman, who
"The Family Circus" collides with "Jersey Shore" and funny ensues.
Mike Hass Now A Nighthawk Former Oregon St. WR Mike Hass, twice cut by the Seattle Seahawks since camp started, has signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL. The Nighthawks, who play their home games in Rosenblatt Stadium, are a memb
Sometimes, there is a better wheel. Sometimes, a market has an 800 lbs gorilla that could use a little toppling. And yes, sometimes, I use inane marketing drivel when I can’t think of any better way to get into an article. But see? Now we’ve made it through the intro. So I can tell you
When critics of Measures 67 say that it caused or is causing Oregon businesses to flee across state lines, I have - along with many others - been imploring the media to insist: Show us the math.
Green Tour de Force: 9th Annual Build It Green! Home Tour on September 25 Tickets are on sale for the 9th annual Build It Green! Home Tour on Saturday, September 25. Included in the 21-home tour...
PDX represents! Travel + Leisure recently released its list of top 10 pancake makers in the US (in May). The original Original Pancake House took a spot for its Dutch Baby. Why haven’t I had one yet? The company now has about 90 franchises across the country but the flagship location off SW Barbur Blvd. [...]
It's been a very quiet month here at darrelplant.com. I know. I haven't really had a lot to say on politics except in reaction to things, and I usually leave those in comments at other sites and blogs. I fire up Twitter only every couple of days, mostly just to see what other people are up to, although I did have a brief ex
So, you have just successfully made up the first ring of your MLM members, and everyone is earning good at the moment. But nothing is permanent in this world, except maybe change. No business plan can work without the steady inflow of resources, and that goes the same for MLM business. Make sure that you [...]
There is no better hidden gem to MusicFest NW than the afternoon KEXP show
There is no better hidden gem to MusicFest NW than the afternoon KEXP show