Question from Krystyna February 1, 2012 at 12:48pm Richard, Can i claim my grandparent on my 2011 tax return My grandfather is 85. He lives in Poland. I helped him financially in 2011 he is not a US citizen. Answer: ...
On Monday, Commissioners Randy Leonard and Dan Saltzman joined Lars Larson on KXL for a heated discussion on a range of controversial topics.
This is a bit of an oddity, but I thought you might appreciate it. I was reviewing the recording I made at Brasserie Dupont and found this little nugget I'd forgotten about. It is one of the dozens of examples I heard on my trip of a tiny little observation a brewery had made that affected their beer. The more you think
Question from Matthew February 1, 2012 at 12:39pm Richard, I qualify for special circumstance non resident, having been stationed outside of Oregon all of 2011 with the US State Department (Mexico and Washington DC). What verification should I file with...
“In the darkest days, the Lord puts the best people into your life.” “Quick, give me a throw pillow and some thread because that needs to be an Encouragement.” – from “The Fault in Our Stars,” John Green (Photo by Steve Rawley)
Don't call it a comeback. Or a reunion, a reconciliation or a return to form.
February, and time for the big reveal! Or at least a partial reveal. My hot off the needles new design is for a yarn club with Knitted Wit (Lorajean Kelley) and Sincere Sheep (Brooke Sinnes). The club is called Among … Continue reading →
I honestly don't know very many couples who celebrate Valentine's Day in earnest, but who cares? There are tons of great deals and events popping up all over the city to draw the single a
Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see Mark Farina Valentine’s Day weekend at Refuge PDX on Saturday, February 11, 2012. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, February 6. FREE PORTLAND MUSIC: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets [...]
Clark County and SW Washington House Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler voted against an amendment that would have set aside funds for Safe Routes to School and other projects to improve biking.(Still from Committee video) It was very close; but despite passionate defense of biking and walking by House T & I Committee member
Stenchy saw his shadow, which means there'll be two more weeks before the next garbage pickup.
In the last installment I talked about how you know it’s time for a brand refresh. So by now you know we decided to go for it. For me, there were 2 driving reasons to tackle a brand refresh now: 1- Evolution: This company is vastly different than it was 10 years ago. We are [...]
We're giving away two pairs of tickets to see the Black Keys at the Rose Garden on Monday, May 7. Want to win them? Yes. Yes. You do.
Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to attend the Valloween Portland Valentine’s Day event at the Bossanova Ballroom on Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend and which day. Winners will be drawn and emailed Monday, February 6. FREE PORTLAND EVE
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Letterman marked three decades in late-night TV on Wednesday on CBS by bringing Howard Stern, one of his favorite guests, onto his "Late Show."
In a statement Wednesday, K'naan says Romney's campaign didn't seek approval to use the song and that he would not have granted permission if it had.
Most of the German beers we get here are from very big breweries, but Mark Gerlach of Uplifter Spirits has scoured Bavaria to find the smaller breweries that rarely distribute beyond their communities.
President Obama spoke today about his Christian faith at the National Prayer breakfast. This speech reminded me of why I have so deeply respected Barack Obama since 2004: he is a person of deep faith who despite the political winds attempts to live out that faith even in these extreme times. His policies, shapred sometimes
"Porque el chisme era una cosa bien equis…Ni siquiera tenía los elementos buenos del chisme que a saber son: debe ser algo escandaloso y que socave la reputación de alguien, de preferencia de forma permanente. Es preciso que tenga el factor drama, es decir, si el sujeto sobre el que se chismea sufre, es mejor. Debe
by Lani Grass Backstage with Lani With the national joblessness rate at 9.5%, a 26-year high, many women are looking for a good job these days. Even if you’re not looking for a job, you probably know someone who is. And with rates this high, you should also consider what it will take to keep [...]
Obama talks God, politics & guiding principles at Prayer Breakfast By Oregon Faith News Note: President Obama spoke at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington this morning and his comments have made headlines for linking his political achievements and goals with his faith. Here are some excerpts. On raising
You’ve probably already made your plans for Super Bowl Sunday, and that’s cool. But if you’re still looking for something to do, and especially if you don’t actually care about the game, check out my carefully curated suggestions!
The race to the bottom has never been more apparent. If you live in Portland, you pay money to a company in Spain to keep some well connected local landlord's office building occupied. All in the name of
If you're in Punxsutawney, Pa., today, chances are you're not reading this.
by Eric Shierman In a follow up to a previous article where I outlined Ron Suskind’s account of the making of Obamacare, there is also a passage in his book Confidence Men with an interesting Oregon connection that just leaps …
February's First Thursday art walk offers a wealth of new shows to look at once again.
Have plans for this month's First Thursday? Here are some ideas to get you started.
The First Congregational Church, at SW Park & Madison Street, is shown here seven years after its completion in 1895. It was designed to look similar to the Old South Church in Boston and for many years was the tallest building in Portland. The 175-foot bell tower still stands but the smaller towers and cuppola [...]
A source says that the 49-year-old actress "needed reassurance all the time that she was hot and sexy."
When it comes to Occupy Wall Street and its dwindling band of franchisees, I love it when a plan comes together. A just released SurveyUSA poll of San Francisco-area adults taken on January 30 shows support for Occupy sinking like a manhole cover in a lake after this past weekend’s rioting in Oakland. Not only have Mayor
After Congressman Darryl Issa ordered Obama's Main Justice Chief to produce documents on Fast and Furious or be held in contempt, it should be quite interesting to see how the two react to each other when Eric Holder testifies in front of the House Oversight Committee. Attorney General Eric Holder will face off with House
Choir teacher Tim Friesen and his students raised more than $4,000 for the piece, which the choir will perform Feb. 9.
After playing just 26:16, he hopes to be fresher for tonight's game at Sacramento.
Rep. Ann Rivers' bill to charge fines for killing or hurting police dogs moves closer to floor vote.
After playing just 26:16, he hopes to be fresher for tonight's game at Sacramento.
As the Mitt Romney would put it, "Creative destruction is about to hit the health insurance broker profession." As an average American would put it, "The health insurance broker profession is under a lot of stress and a lot of them might lose their jobs. Occupy might have a lot more marchers."For those who hav
Like flowers next to a stone wall, early are the blooms. The sweetness a reminder that everything will warm and turn and scent our lives for the better, however fleeting the moment. Colleen Sohn
We’ve recently noticed that a fair number of you have been bringing your tumblelogs over from Tumblr to WordPress.com using one of the variety of Tumblr to WXR conversion tools which exist on the web. We thought you would appreciate an easier way to import your content, so we bring you 3 easy steps to [...]
We’ve recently noticed that a fair number of you have been bringing your tumblelogs over from Tumblr to WordPress.com using one of the variety of Tumblr to WXR conversion tools which exist on the web. We thought you would appreciate an easier way to import your content, so we bring you 3 easy steps to [...]
We’ve recently noticed that a fair number of you have been bringing your tumblelogs over from Tumblr to WordPress.com using one of the variety of Tumblr to WXR conversion tools which exist on the web. We thought you would appreciate an easier way to import your content, so we bring you 3 easy steps to [...]
Oregon Law FrimIs Super Bowl Protected by Trademark or Copyright Law? Try Both By David Silverman Davis Wright Tremaine, One of the questions we commonly get from broadcasters and others around this time of year is whether and/or how they can use the term SUPER BOWL. Some refer to it as a trademark while others [...]
The rippling effects of A Separation. by Marjorie Skinner OSTENSIBLY A FILM about the separation of a wife, Simin (Leila Hatami), from her husband, Nader (Peyman Maadi)
Two storytellers talk childhood dreams in Big Plastic Heroes. by Alison Hallett I'm not gonna lie: It wasn't the first Thursday night I've spent listen
Chronicle: With great power comes great emo. by Erik Henriksen OKAY, THE X-MEN are great and all, but let's not fool ourselves: If real teenagers had superpowers, the
Satan Is Real documents the Louvin Brothers' harmonious music and discordant lives. by Ned Lannamann Charlie Louvin had a long, successful solo career in country mu
Beloved queer youth nonprofit joins forces with Q Center. by Sarah Mirk BIG NEWS on the fight to keep Portland's teens safe, sound, and in school: One of the city'