This Week in the Mercury
Friday, October 30, 2009
News Good Morning News!
Posted by Sarah Mirk on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 9:21 AM
Big Fat Fraud: UN says Afghanistan's election might be open to rigging.
Just in Time for Halloween! Walmart now sells coffins—and they're even made in the USA!
Clinton Pressed in Pakistan: Though Hillary's on a peace mission, she's got some 'splaining to do about drone plane bombings in Pakistan.
Leakage: Whoopsie! Someone accidentally leaked the names of Congressmen and Senators under ethics investigation.
King of the World! Tony Blair is gunning to be president of the European Union.
Stop You Search Engines: A good little article online about not reading things online.
It's a Bra, No It's a Swine Flu Facemask: Lady wins award for inventing a bra that can become a facemask for herself and a friend.
Long and Wind-y Road: Oregon loves wind power, but what about building new power lines through public land?
Shots Fired on Defazio's Office: Gunfire hit Oregon rep Pete Defazio's office... was he a target?
Bill Sizemore in Trouble... Again! Teachers' union alleges the initiative-grubber and his Nevada financier hid and misused money during the 2008 election.
Most Commented on Blogtown, PDX
-
Mandatory French Fries on Sandwiches: CONDEMN OR ALLOW? by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
-
Win Valentine's Dinner for Two at Central by Alison Hallett
-
Let's Play the Game of
LoveThrones by Erik Henriksen -
In Which Bobby Roberts Attempts to Ruin the One Thing That Made Me Happy Today by Erik Henriksen
-
Should Portland Ban Cops From Using Horses and Pepper Spray to Bust Up Protests? by Denis C. Theriault
-
New Paris Laws Give Bikes Okay to Run Red Lights; Ooh-La-La! by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
-
Tonight! KATU Wants Everyone to Be Afraid of Marauding Crazy People! by Denis C. Theriault
-
"I Have Chickens Too!" by Alison Hallett
-
CAT BREADING UPDATE: Which Mercury Employee Succumbed to the Pressure? by Bobby Roberts
-
THE ROCK IN 2012 by Erik Henriksen
Our Friends
- UrbanHonking
- Culture Shock
- Portland Roundball Society
- Steph Cassano
- Cort and Fatboy
- Street Roots
- Powell's Books Blog
- Portland Transport
- Portland Afoot
- Bike Portland
- Eater: PDX
- Portland Food and Drink
- Mr. Movie
- Sunday Softball
- BlueOregon
- Sightline Institute
- Ultra: Arts Portland
- Bitch Magazine
- Blazer's Edge
- Reading Local: Portland
- Portland Food Carts
- Stumptown Vegans
Our Enemies
The Handyman Pro - Your Honey-Do Specialist
Don’t let our name fool you. The Handyman Pro, LLC is a repair and remodel service provider with over 25-years experience. We cover all aspects of construction and repairs for residential and commercial clients.
About Portland Mercury
RSSGoing to Seattle?
Comments (1) RSS