"Need a prescription? You can have any medication you can grab with the mechanical claw."
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ABC's Jake Tapper quotes an anonymous Democratic official who describes Hillary Clinton's strategy for winning the nomination as the "Tonya Harding" option.
It implies that Clinton is so set on ensuring that Obama doesn't get the nomination, not only is she willing to take extra-ruthless steps, but in the end neither she nor Obama win the gold.(In this metaphor, presumably, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., would be Oksana Baiul. Does that make former President Bill Clinton Jeff Gillooly?) (Link)
It implies that Clinton is so set on ensuring that Obama doesn't get the nomination, not only is she willing to take extra-ruthless steps, but in the end neither she nor Obama win the gold.
(In this metaphor, presumably, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., would be Oksana Baiul. Does that make former President Bill Clinton Jeff Gillooly?) (Link)
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The NY Times reviews the History Channel's "Ax Men," starring loggers from Oregon.
The narrator's inflection and cadences sound like those in nature documentary voice-overs, making you feel as if you’re watching hyenas and not people. The unseemliness of shows like "Ax Men" comes from this sense of exploitation. Workingmen are served up as untamed beasts, a thrill ride for a world full of bored cubicle Joes who take risks when they change their screensavers. (Link)
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U.S. Senate candidate Steve Novick has unveiled his first TV spot, called "To Tell the Truth." He'll win points for creativity and humor:No word on how often the spot will run on the air, but it's probably clever enough to pick up more than a few views on YouTube.
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Looks like a Portland institution may follow a more recent city landmark to New York City. On the heels of the Ace Hotel announcing it's opening a hotel in the Big Apple comes speculation coffee roaster/shop Stumptown will follow. A blog in The New York Times offers up the rationale behind the speculation. Chief among the reasons - the naturalness of the fit. Stumptown already has an outpost in Portland's Ace Hotel. But for now, Stumptown officials aren't ready to announce anything.
Matt Lounsbury, Stumptown's director of operations, said: "We've had discussions, but nothing's solidified. Our eyes are open for opportunities, but so far our expansion is mostly focused on the Pacific Northwest."
The big question - can New Yorkers handle coffee Portland-style?
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Aaron Hockley posts the single best picture I've seen from the Chehalis flood.
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The Consumerist brings news that Oregon's school lunches are making the grade. The Center For Science in the Public Interest has upgraded Oregon from an F to an A-. Oregon and Kentucky are the only states to earn A's. (Link)Here's a PDF of the full report card.
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