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The Novick-Merkley Poll

April 7th, 2008 · 9 Comments

Fascinating news tonight in the race for the right to challenge Senator Gordon Smith this fall.  Steve Novick is up by double digits over his “main” rival, Jeff Merkley.  I say “main” because Merkley is in third place behind Candy Neville, someone I didn’t even know existed until I saw she was beating Merkley.
I digress.
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Tags: Politics

I Only Read It for the Articles

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Out on the town Friday night, I happened upon the latest copy of Exotic Magazine (I don’t have to say it, but I will…it’s NSFW). In between all the ads for escorts and clubs, I came across a fascinating article about anti-depressants and the end of rock-and-roll. Part 1 is here. Part […]

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Tags: Music · My American Life

RIP Jim Bosley

April 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Longtime KATU weatherman Jim Bosley has passed away. I grew up watching the Boz and always liked him. He was like our own Willard Scott. I don’t think that’s overstating anything. He was a great booster for the city. Even though he hasn’t been on TV for a while, he’s still going to be missed.
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Tags: Local · The Press

Weekend Wrap-Up

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

Portland Beavers: I feel terrible. I didn’t make it to a single game this home stand. Between two Blazer games, more on that in a sec, and the rain, I just didn’t make the time. I’ll do better this week. I promise. As for the week past, the Beavs […]

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