Advocates from Omaha, Nebraska.L to R: Tammie Dodge, Kerri Peterson, Julie Harris.(Photo © J. Maus) One of the great things about being at the National Bike Summit is the feeling that biking, as a movement, is growing. And each year I’m reminded that it’s growing far beyond the typical, bike-friendly cities y
Peter Birch from Google.(Photos © J. Maus) Earlier today, I got he opportunity to speak with Peter Birch, the product manager for Google Earth (and world traveler) who spearheaded development of their new biking directions feature. Before I get to the Q & A with Birch, here’s a recap of his comments from this
There’s a certain type of music that’s hard to write about. I’m not complaining (I get paid to do this), but I mention this because last week I was asked to describe the sound of electronic act Operative, my new favorite Portland band. So what do I do? Try to explain the concept of a [...] Related posts:
One of the four local credit unions that we've been following in our quarterly review of their operating results is m
I just returned from a trip to see the advice nurse, which turned into a visit with my doctor. Seems I have scarring on my eustacian tubes, which combined with allergies and drainage (I know, gross) has caused me to have severe ear pain. Pressure changes, which happen all the time apparently, are [...]
Another 11th hour option is comin’ your way for this evening, along with a couple other chances in the days to come. Savory Pink Productions and Darklady Entertainment are bringing Buck Angel to town for three days of “education, sexiness, and queer debauchery.” The adult superstar, also an educator and tr
Desde que era una niña me daban pena ajena los declamadores. La poesía ya es un género bastante difícil, y siendo honesta, de mil poetas hay sólo uno bueno. El lenguaje es difícil de domar cuando de poesía se trata. Sin embargo mucha gente aprendió eso muy pronto, por ello prefieren convertirse en declamadores para
The Sex & the City star doesn’t hold back (but does so with such elegance and poise!) in this new spot for Fight Back PAC, a group attempting to remove senators in New York State from office who in December voted against marriage equality. Fierce, and forceful.
See full size I found this fantastic map of rock music on
Artist Chris Dimino made this cuckoo clock inspired by the horror movie The Shining. Every hour, Jack Nicholson’s head pokes through the door and says “Here’s Johnny!” Then the Shelly Duval figure screams. The clock was a design project and does not appear to be for sale.
from reuters: In a test of congressional support for President Barack Obama's new Afghanistan strategy, lawmakers are set to vote on Wednesday on a resolution that would direct him to pull U.S. forces out of the war. The resolution by liberal Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich is not expected to pass. But it could b
MP5 presents Avantika Bawa's yesterday. Yellow. Bawa writes: "My altered and seemingly 'perfect' construction aims to transform the objects beyond their perceived banality into a dynamic phenomen
First, Oregon Film hosted Portland Lunch 2.0 that brought filmmakers and tech folks together. And now AIGA Portland will be hosting dMob dLux, a gathering of graphic designers and tech types at PIE, tonight
Rhett Luedtke gets an all-expense paid trip to the American College Theater Festival next month in Washington, D.C.
Chicago-based musical duo Amy & Freddy are set to perform this weekend in concerts benefiting Camp Starlight. The encore performances aim to beat the $25,000 mark achieved in 2009. Amy (Armstrong) and Freddy (Allen), accompanied by guest drummer Steve Moretti, will perform three shows: 6 and 9 p.m. Friday, March 12 at W
A slow day today, and I've been doing other things. However, I see Stan has linked to a list of BrewDog's favorite hops. This is interesting for a couple reasons: 1) Scottish brewers have n
Martin on Fenouil's swordfish: "It's not prepared the way most people are used to eating it. It's poached in clarified butter, and the fish we get is amazingly marbled already. It's rich without being heavy.
A coworker of mine posted this web site and group dedicated to ending the use of the "R" word on her Facebook profile. Check out this counter on the web site, which counts how many times people on the web have used the "R" word.Appar
Mattel is launching a line of “Mad Men” dolls that will will retail for $74.95 each. The dolls are part of a premium-price collectors’ series for adults that Mattel calls the Barbie Fashion Model Collection. Each character will come with period accessories like hats, overcoats, pearls and padded undergarments. Mat
Martin Lawrence's publicist says the actor and comedian will not attend an after-party in Portland. He'll still be performing at Keller Auditorium on Thursday night, though.
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Most of you probably received your 2010 U.S. Census forms in the mail yesterday. And hopefully ALL of you read the FAQ tip sheet blog we posted yesterday, as this will be the first time in history the Census allows same-sex couples to self-identify as either married or unmarried partners. On March 18, a kickoff event [...]
Where can I download a .wav file of that echoey sonar beep you hear in submarine movies?
The internet provides us with something to do at work—other than, you know, work—so this is your chance to take 16 minutes (on the clock) to bask in
This tough tuber is ready to save the world — no matter how goofy he looks! Add the mix-and-match accessories to your Tony Starch figure to turn him into a potato genius, a super soaring spud or just a wacky-looking tater pal. Can your new buddy still mash bad guys with eyes and lips where [...]
Word on the street is that Margaret Carter, like Steve Novick, is dropping out of the Multnomah County chair race.
Freddy Mercury loves to ride his bicycle; he loves to ride his bike. So does Wend. And we also love watching people crash and burn. So crank up the Queen and enjoy our devout Wipeout Wednesday aficionados. Bicycle crashes they’re coming your way So forget all your duties oh yeah. Fat-bottomed girls they’ll b
He'll play two Vivaldi concertos for recorder that contain "an extravagant display of wit and virtuosity."
The City of Portland, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, today released two locally produced Public Service Announcements to encourage Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) households to fill out their 2010 Census forms. Portland is the only city in the nation to produce a public service announcement in par
Two decades after the suspension of paid sex-change operations in Cuba forced many transsexual citizens to live in bodies they did not feel comfortable in, the operations have begun anew under President Raul Castro’s daughter Mariela, Cuba’s top gay-rights activist, and the country’s universal health care
Portland based ActiveTrak, formerly known as GadgetTrak, has announced a round of funding this week. Rick from Silicon Florist has the story: One of the most interesting boostrapped companies I’ve followed during my tenure here on Silicon Florist has to be ActiveTrak (the startup formerly known as GadgetTrak). And honestl
Photo by Aaron Duran, geekinthecity.com. Atomic Arts' Trek in the Park was
To donate blood!High school and College students play a critical role in maintaining the blood supply for the Pacific Northwest. Nearly 20% of the regions blood donations are from individuals 24 years old and younger that donate at their school's blood drives. These ar
Ellington, our local handbag heroes, invite shoppers to swing by the store for a daylong trunk show of new spring collections, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, March 13. Ellington will show off new handbags in sophisticated spring shades of washed purple, green and grey, plus new hats, scarves and... Go to pdxnea
Oh how we loves us some Chelsea Handler. The ballsy blond lady, whom Just Out columnist Daniel Borgen raves about in the current issue of Just Out, appeared on the Late Show with Jimmy Fallon last night, when the funny pair competed in a martini-making/running contest. Comedy — and a bit of carnage — ensued. Han
As fat, lazy, ignorant Americans with no style or taste whatsoever, we are taught to regard the French as the epitome of cultured refinement. They know to value quality over quantity, to only buy the very best one can afford, to practice discretion, and... to act like a bunch of shrieking savages the minute the Sonia Ryk
The Blazers and Co. insist they've got a handle on what will work and what won't at the Rose Quarter. They called to say so.
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Southern Spaghetti with Seitan and Smokey Greens paired with an Australian merlot We’ve yet to see this side of James Ford, but I know it’s there. There is one dish in this LOST character’s romancing-and-swindling-the-ladies repertoire, and this is it. Smokey greens for three reasons: the name, of cours
The Intendix from Guger Technologies is a system that uses an EEG cap to measure brain activity in order to let you type with your thoughts, reports Engadget. Meant to work with those with disabilities, Intendix is simple enough to use after just 10 minutes of training. You simply focus on a grid of letters [...]
Following last week's Mayoral Proclamation declaring March 10, 2010 "Tibet Awareness Day" in Portland, Commissioner Leonard gathered with a large group of Tibetans to raise the Tibetan Flag over City Hall. Here are a few pictures from the event: The...
Pop culture buzz: Reactions to Corey Haim's death fill the Web, the Oscars apologize for Farrah Fawcett snub, and 'American Idol' female singers hit plenty of bad notes.
Another late-breaking event this Wednesday: Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Health Department will commemorate National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day between 4-6 p.m. today at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Prevention and education specialists will hand out free HIV information, coupons for HIV and STD te
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Alison Graves.(Photo © J. Maus) Alison Graves is the new executive director of the Community Cycling Center. Former executive director Susan Remmers, who took over leadership of the non-profit four years ago, has been on medical leave for the past month. I just spoke with Ms. Graves (she’s here at the National Bike
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