tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67285922011-04-21T15:55:22.149-07:00An often slowly posted, constantly changing array of local news, politics, humor, random observations and daily thoughts. AKnoreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1146017544723070352006-04-25T19:10:00.000-07:002006-04-25T19:13:42.366-07:00

I'm gonna give this another shot. It'll be hit and miss - at best, but my musings may be interesting to some?But probably not.Here are some topics that I like:Bill CosbyComputer/TechnologyPDX MediaCommunication TheoryOther topics will be addressed as they piss me off!I'll add more laterAK

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1103335949904718262004-12-17T18:07:00.000-08:002004-12-17T18:12:29.903-08:00

I guess I'd go with slot machines over new 'sin taxes'

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1103086964943684662004-12-14T20:53:00.000-08:002004-12-14T21:05:53.050-08:00

Really, what the fuck was this guy thinking? You gotta have at least some common sense to be a judge, don't you?

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1102741150496739302004-12-10T20:20:00.000-08:002004-12-14T17:14:50.123-08:00

Well, after living most of my years in more-or-less suburban areas, I joined all the city folk and moved to the Sellwood area about a year ago. Initial logic seemed to justify the move. The house was basically smack in the middle of my two offices (a story for another day), within walking distance of numerous bars, near to the downtown and quite conveniently located But here we are a year later

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1101442030303104462004-11-25T20:03:00.000-08:002004-11-25T20:08:13.466-08:00

As he's been doing for a while now, Bill Cosby had some strong opinions about today's youths to share with Paula Zahn

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A simple Google News search for Bill Cosby produced the following results from an article titled: "Bill Cosby Gets Down With Hip-Hop" Actor/Comedian Bill Cosby and various Hip-Hop artists have joined...[together] to launch Hip-Hop for the P.E.O.P.L.E., a national community service program aimed at underprivileged urban youth. In addition to a documentary depicting the poverty

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1097649429609560042004-10-12T23:28:00.000-07:002004-10-12T23:38:20.630-07:00

Recently I've heard complaints that this damn thing hasn't been updated recently. Here's why. Broken Computer -- So - somehow - I managed to fry my motherboard; I know how, but Best Buy doesn't, so I won't mention specifics here. Work -- It sucks - leaving me little time for other things - also, by the time I get done with all my work shit, I'm usally pretty drunk and sleepy. Laziness -- I

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1088818583858306752004-07-02T18:29:00.000-07:002004-07-02T18:36:23.856-07:00

And not just because I can watch his show anytime and laugh my ass off, but because he really gets it! Instead of hating whitey for everything, Cosby recommends that blacks take a look at themselves and their culture. But why is it that everytime he makes these comments (this time with JJ looking dissapointingly over his sholder) the media reacts in such a way that puts off an "oh, my god,

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1087178790387844792004-06-13T18:53:00.000-07:002004-06-13T19:06:30.386-07:00

Crazy! After years of debate, the City of Seattle opened up their first 5 high-tech, automatic public toilets in the city. They are roomy, well-lit and completely private -- for 15 minutes. Steve Dupree, on business in Pioneer Square yesterday, decided to try the new restroom. The doors automatically closed behind him after he entered Moments later, Dupree emerges from the gleaming

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1086758457062950072004-06-08T21:35:00.000-07:002004-06-08T22:20:57.063-07:00

At first, I didn't know quite how to blog about the TiVo DVD Recorder that I want to buy so badly I can barely keep the money in my wallet. Then, I came across this TiVo - Internet connection article in the NY Times (via Drudge) Which led me to get thinking about just how much I miss TiVo. Back when I lived at my folks' house, they had TiVo early on. Initially, it was just a pain in the ass

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1085720486492856682004-05-27T21:24:00.000-07:002004-05-27T22:01:26.493-07:00

Honestly, I'm no good at this. Or maybe I'm too busy for it. Either way, take it for what it is...at least you're here. So, I'll start off by telling you that the new Modest Mouse CD is worth buying. I haven't listened to it too much, but from what I've heard it's pretty damn good. By now, Press Credentials to the Neil Lomax QB shootout should have arrived at the official Oregon Sports Fan

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1085194701413387692004-05-21T19:05:00.000-07:002004-11-09T22:18:53.783-08:00

I admit it, I owe you all an apology. I gotta make more time for this. Lately, it's been dropped to the bottom of my priority list. And I need a clipboard. First off, I was recently promoted to the position of Advertising Sales Manager for the two papers I work for. Let me first start you all out with a little background. Fresh out of college in 2001, I couldn't find a job. And I tried. I sent

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1083908340702304062004-05-06T22:39:00.000-07:002004-05-06T23:02:52.013-07:00

However, I'll have to do it tomorrow. After getting up at about 6:00 and working 'til just now and having to get up at 5:15 tommorrow, I'll do it when I get home tommorrow. We'll see when that is.

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1083709176581078162004-05-04T15:19:00.000-07:002004-05-04T15:29:14.013-07:00

If you haven't read my blog posting below regarding my not-so-recent letter to the Multnomah County Chair Diane Linn, click on the April Archives to the right and read "At least I don't have to worry about it for another 364 days!" before continuing. If you have, read on: Dear Aaron, Thank you for your email. While I know we disagree, I do believe that the County's three year temporary

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1083122230305125192004-04-27T20:17:00.000-07:002004-04-27T23:29:02.390-07:00

The OLCC is considering an amendment to one of its rules prohibiting tastings in liquor stores. You can walk up to any Safeway Deli and try the potato salad before buying it. You can be walking by the produce section in a New Seasons (hey, shut it,) and some guy will offer you a taste of some organic Oregon beer. But you can't ever - not even for promotional purposes - try liquor in an Oregon

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1083104236828512642004-04-27T15:17:00.000-07:002004-04-27T15:26:24.700-07:00

And Chief Moose, what the took you so long? Sure, this story is a little different, but it's the same basic premise. Only the cops here caught the guy within hours. The shot pierced Lannan's abdomen and lodged in his liver, his supervisor told The Daily News of Longview. Minutes later, a bullet struck a second pickup, said Lt. John Wood of the Oregon State Police. Nobody was hit. Police took

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1082704076659426812004-04-23T00:07:00.000-07:002004-04-23T18:48:20.750-07:00

A letter to Portland Police Chief Derrick Foxworth: In the past, the chief has been known to take some heat. We all know Kroeker sure did. Your position requires you to live in the spotlight. However, I've only seen you once since you've been chief. We saw much more of you before. But now, your absence is noticeably disturbing. You made a crime scene appearance when Marcus Mill was shot dead

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1082616893183408702004-04-21T23:54:00.000-07:002004-04-22T00:27:39.483-07:00

Yeah! And these folks badly need a site redesign. But this one's a little better. Oh well, who really cares anyway? Haven't heard much banter about this OLCC news lately. I can't decide if this is a purely profit-driven project or what. Oh, wait, it's the OLCC - so, that's a big YES. The data could help the agency modernize its marketing efforts and boost state revenue, Teresa Kaiser said.

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Now this is almost sad - OK, so not really. Can we blame the tears on Linn & crew? It's always nice to put a human face on these sorts of stories, like when the aforementioned crew secretly conspired to put out the first day the decision was announced a while back - you know, to make sure they put out the right image to people in an attempt to sway initial public opinion. God damned County

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1082470073118785602004-04-20T07:07:00.000-07:002004-04-20T07:14:13.360-07:00

Why is it when a liberal person or group runs a newspaper ad pushing an agenda it's only the pundits talking about it? But when a conservative group runs an ad attacking a liberal agenda or a liberal group it receives actual news coverage by the same paper that ran the ad?

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1082423898213694652004-04-19T18:18:00.000-07:002004-04-19T18:35:44.700-07:00

Coors Brewing Co. is being sued. Why, you ask? Here's a summary: Some kid drinks too much. Gets behind the wheel. Dies. Mom claims that it's Coors' fault. Sues Coors. Here's how mom explains it. Jodie Pisco, of Reno, contends Coors has failed in its duty to protect the country's youth from drinking. Her son, Ryan, was killed in 2002 after he drank Coors at a party and drove his girlfriend's car

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1082091050650347782004-04-15T21:50:00.000-07:002004-04-15T22:23:18.670-07:00

Taxes F**K, I hate them. As much as I've tried to prepare myself for the yearly ritual of sitting in front of the computer, watching TaxCut tutorials, entering dividend information, subtracting 401(K) data, adjusting the numbers to get the best result, etc., there wasn't a god damn thing I could do about this year's taxes. Why, you ask? Because I moved to Multnomah County. Sure, a voter-passed

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1081722407784101972004-04-11T15:26:00.000-07:002004-04-15T21:55:17.716-07:00

I thought I'd update the blog a bit. I've been watching two houses. 4 cats each. Lots of mail. I worked all week. I saw my dad's band, Rock Residue, on Thursday. Had band practice on Friday night. Played baseball on Saturday. Let me start this off by saying that I haven't played in a baseball game in more than 8 years - until Yesterday. A couple of friends and I decided to join the Portland

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1081400137521222022004-04-07T21:55:00.000-07:002004-04-11T15:31:18.746-07:00

Thanks to WWB, I have now added commment and trackback features, as well as a counter to my site. Feel free to comment when you feel necessary. Agree. Disagree. I really don't fucking care. At least I'll know someone's reading it.

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1081393682902933352004-04-07T20:08:00.000-07:002004-04-07T23:11:04.733-07:00

That's awefully tough for me to write. Anyone reading this knows that I am not referring to the OSU Beavers, but the Portland Beavers. Their season opener tomorrow, against the Las Vegas 51's, should give us a preview of what first-year-Beaver coach Craig Colbert has to offer. Colbert, 39, is a two-time winner of the Padres’ Jack Krol award, which is handed out each season for excellence in

AKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728592.post-1081314865167707212004-04-06T22:14:00.000-07:002004-04-07T22:11:13.810-07:00

Well, technically day 3. However, if you just count the days that I've actually posted, it's only day 2. Already failing to meet my desired objective - post daily - I've decided that I'll put the time into it that I have, when I have it. I work, often in the early morning and attend work-related functions in the evening. I play in a band. I'm starting a City League Baseball team on Saturday.

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4.4.2004.

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