As much as I liked Michael Jackson's music he was, one must admit, um, well...weird. I thought that perhaps with MJ's passing the world might become slightly less weird. But just as nature abhors a vacuum she also, apparently, hates a Weirdness Gap. So who steps up to the plate to help out Mother Nature but Ms. Hockey Mom Herself: Sarah Palin! That's right, our Super Republican Heroine has filled the Weirdness Gap with a mighty weird abdication of the governorship Alaska. Way to go, ...54 more words Click for full details

SP ascends MJ's Throne

John Edwards announced today his withdrawal from the U.S. Presidential campaign.

Edwards campaign has seen disappointing results in Iowa and New Hampshire, but perhaps most of all in his own native South Carolina where he came in third after Senators Obama and Clinton.

Senator Edwards based his bid for the Presidency on ending poverty, vigorously promoting education, and his staunch stand against capitalism. Most people, however, make political decisions based on emotion rather ...55 more words Click for full details

Now that the farmers' markets are ending, does anyone have a good source for local food in the greater Portland area? Washington County, perhaps? Not only vegetables, but chicken, eggs, fish (perhaps not too local for fish), and flour? How does Bob's Red Mill stack up? I could use a few resources. Thanks.

Perseid Meteor 2006, Chuck Hunt

The Oak Hills neighorhood, located in western Beaverton, has had a wonderful sense of community since it was established in the late 1960s. Community gatherings, an elaborate Fourth of July celebration, community playgrounds and a pool all bring the community together--not to mention Oak Hills Elementary school located in the heart of the community, literally as well as figuratively.

New neighborhoods around Oak Hills, however, have increased the student population and the need for additional ...111 more words Click for full details

Oh, crap! Ever have one of those days when, ya know, you're like, the President of the, like, Free Worl' an all, an' you're givin one a them danged press conferences? An' you're takin' a real beatin', and I mean like a Texas thrasher, in the Rose Garden, an' a danged bird comes outta the sky, an', well, poops right on ya? My good suit, even! Musta been an Al Kaiada bird! Where's Dickie and his gun when ya need 'em? Heh, heh, heh.

Steve Novick, Oregon's own hard-hitting, left-wing activist, is considering a run for Gordon Smith's seat in 2008.

You might know Steve from BlueOregon.com or Williamette Week or his work against Bill Sizemore. For those not yet familiar with Novick, he was raised in Cottage Grove, entered University of Oregon at the age of 14 and Harvard Law School at 18. After graduation, he worked in San Francisco and New York law firms then headed to the U.S. Justice Department (at age 24) ...83 more words Click for full details