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[18 Jul 2009|01:18am] |
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Please post here about the information you have regarding why there were 20 cop cars around the NE 10th and Weidler/Lloyd Center area just 10 min. ago. Especially the McDonald's right there. I just was going home in a taxi (after an awesome A-Trak set!!!) and saw that there is some serious Gang Outreach-related, the PoPoPo-involved shit goin down. I want the facts! (and the gossip)
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| Unwanted Firefox extensions, courtesy of Microsoft |
[18 Jul 2009|01:01am] |
First of all, I'm in a pretty shitty mood as it is, having just realized that I probably fucked up my one and only solid job opportunity with my big fat mouth, so I don't have a lot of patience.
Anyway, I opened Firefox when I got home and realized that Microsoft managed to install the "Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant" in my Firefox browser. Even better, the "Uninstall" button is disabled, greyed out, unclickable. I didn't ask for it, I don't want it, and it appears they are actively trying to prevent me from removing it. This really pisses me off. Anybody know how I can remove this before I lose it?
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| Gaming Pub |
[17 Jul 2009|10:58pm] |
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Im looking for a pub/bar that is gamer friendly. Im talking full on nerd shit. G4tv on screen, Blizzcon coverage, the works. Anyone know of such a place? If not anyone know of a place that has direct TV and if I was willing to pay for the program would air the Blizzcon special pay per view?
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[17 Jul 2009|09:35pm] |
Any Sprint customers here?
how do you like Sprint so far? I'm thinking about changing companies. I've had AT&T for 2 years and haven't had any problems.
So tell me what you think about Sprint. Do they suck? is it the same shit just a different company name?
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| Cheer up post |
[17 Jul 2009|09:20pm] |
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What do you like about yourself?
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| Food philosophy |
[17 Jul 2009|08:27pm] |
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A couple of random questions, purely for curiosity:
--I've found I can imagine flavors very well. I watch a cooking show and, if I'm familiar with the ingredients, I can picture exactly how it will taste. My friend's the opposite, he says he can get a general idea but needs to taste a finished meal to understand it. How do others weigh in? It's hard to know who's exceptional with 2 data points.
--If you like to cook, what kinds of dishes do you tend towards (aside from bachelor-chow "whatever's easy in ten minutes")? All-out fancy, or a standard base? Something I haven't thought of?
( my take on it )
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| FNNLC |
[17 Jul 2009|08:39pm] |
okay, so i came across that quiznos sub commercial from a few years ago on youtube. you know, the one with the rats or whatever? one is strumming a guitar and the other is singing in a really obnoxious voice. "we love de SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUBS! subs are a DOOOOOLAAAAAAARRRRR OFFFFFFFFFFFF!"
anyway, tell me, dp'ers with no life, what is your favorite commercial of all time? bonus points for including a video.
as for roll call, i'm bored. the boyfriend took care of everything for me and the kids are asleep, so all i have to do is watch tv. it's kinda nice!
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| My (violin) bridge collapsed. |
[17 Jul 2009|08:36pm] |
Taking my soundpost out with it.
Since I have now learned my lesson about messing around with my violin, does anyone know a good luthier? Preferably one that can see me this weekend since I hate playing my other violin. I live in Tigard, but I'm willing to drive a ways to see a decent luthier.
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[17 Jul 2009|08:36pm] |
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Do seeds have an expiration date? I just found a bag with flower and vegetable seed packets from 5 years ago. There doesn't seem to be any use by dates.
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| Epic sunset |
[17 Jul 2009|08:06pm] |
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Looks like an epic sunset is shaping up, y'all.
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| MultCoLib |
[17 Jul 2009|06:50pm] |
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Do you have to return a library book or video to the same library branch where you checked it out?
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| :/ |
[17 Jul 2009|06:12pm] |
Guys, is there anything a pair of 17, 18 year old girls could go to tonight after 7:30? I checked the Mercury's music listings and there was nothing that sounded appealing.
It's like the first time I get to show my friend from Vancouver around at night but there's like.. nothing I can think of. :/
HELP?
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| LA Nine Inch Nails shows |
[17 Jul 2009|05:30pm] |
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Any other Damned Portlanders manage to snag tickets to go to any of the last shows?
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| Do you remember *dances* |
[17 Jul 2009|05:25pm] |
No not earth wind and fire. Do you guys remember how to write in cursive? I just filled out a form that required cursive and it felt like trying to ride a bike for the first time. I particularily had trouble with S's. It made me sad that my handwriting is such crap but my typing skills are flawless. Does anyone have concerns about the art of handwriting going out as technology, typing, and texting takes a front seat? Should we all sit down and start writing stuff in handwriting to retrain ourselves? Will cursive in the coffee shop replace knitting as a new trend?
-Dannybear
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| rotture, anyone? |
[17 Jul 2009|05:19pm] |
i really want to go to the atrack show at rotture tonight, buuuuuut...
i sort of snapped my license into two pieces a few days ago. it's taped securely with packing tape, but you can definitely tell that it's... well, broken. i've been using it for drinks at bars/ restaurants (such as bridgeport on hawthorne) and nobody has even made a comment so far, but this will be my first time at rotture and i'm not sure how lenient they are with such things. do any of you frequent/ have any experiences or information to share? it'd suck to make the trip out there and have to leave, so if i am screwed, who wants to drink alcohol and bitch about the dmv with me?
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[17 Jul 2009|05:06pm] |
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Camping question! Last post by me today...promise.
So, have any of you been up to Badger Lake? From what I've read, the only access to the lake is via a narrow and rough access road. How narrow and rough is it? Would it be advisable to drive up in a truck or SUV? Or would a sedan make it okay? Or should I find someone who knows how to drive off road? LOL I've never been up there and there doesn't look like a lot of info is available via the web.
Hopefully it's not too crowded.
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[17 Jul 2009|04:22pm] |
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I have access to a kayak tomarrow and I want to go out near the Portland area...
I also don't wanna get run over by speed boats.
Where can I go for an afternoon...find a sandbar to eat lunch on and maybe see some birds and fishes?
I see alot of people putting in at Oaks Bottom on the Willamette...but I don't wanna go near the downtown area...anywhere up by Lake Oswego or farther north?
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| Not just kid-friendly, but kid fun! |
[17 Jul 2009|03:42pm] |
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Hey there damnparents. I want to go out for dinner tonight and bask in some AC and not deal with dishes. I have a one year old. What places do you like to go that are quality AND have some kind of play space for kids? We love Laurelwood Pizza but surely that can't be the only place where I can enjoy a decent brew and let my rugrat stomp around? He doesn't really stay put and I don't want to child-wrangle or annoy other diners. Suggestions?
Thanks! I hate this fucking weather!
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| cardamom nom nom |
[17 Jul 2009|03:02pm] |
Hey, so on a recent trip to Bend, a friend had us over for coffee and pastries. He served us something called Ocean Rolls, from Sparrow Bakery, and oh GOD they were good. I think the secret is the cardamom, which is a spice I'm not too familiar with. Kinda a mix of cinnamon and pepper is the best I can describe.
But damn if I haven't been craving these things ever since! Does anyone know any place around Portland that might serve something similar to this?
Gracias!
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| Stream folks |
[17 Jul 2009|03:02pm] |
I am posting for the eleventieth time today.
If you work in the Adobe Tech sector of Stream out in the Beavertron, I'd like to ask you something. Maybe private message me?
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| Dear underage smoker who tried to bum a cigarette from me in front of the Delta, |
[17 Jul 2009|02:41pm] |
While I understand your situation, it might do you some good to learn some common courtesy.
I mean, I get it. You're like 14 and on your way to go play some Pokemon or Yu-gi-oh or whatever and want to look super cool in front of the guys.
Really though there are plenty of reasons I did not give you that cigarette but to keep this brief I'm only gonna name a few.
One, being that you're obviously too young and I'm not willing to put my ass on the line for you.
Two, I was on the fucking phone! Having a very important conversation with my father who I do my best to show that I'm an upstanding adult.
And three, you may not know this but cigarettes are now costing an arm and a leg.
So if I ever see you again I'll probably put a lit cigarette out in your eye, just so you know.
My hope is that someday you'll at least play Magic the Gathering if you don't already.
Thank you.
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| can I borrow your widget? |
[17 Jul 2009|02:03pm] |
So, portland...I need to use the system restore dvd on my netbook, but it's a netbook. Which means no drive. Does anyone have a usb dvd drive I could borrow for a handful of hours pretty pretty please?
Alternately, I'm planning on selling the netbook. If you want an HP mini 1000 with a 16gb ssd that needs to be wiped & reinstalled with some kind of OS, it's yours for $200.
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| Lookin' through telescopes |
[17 Jul 2009|12:15pm] |
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Hey DPers!
So...I live in inner SE and I really miss being able to see millions of stars at night when I look up...and I love learning about planets and space and shit. What kind of groups are out there that will let me join them and look through their telescopes and ask all sorts of dumb newbie questions? Anyone know? Anyone here a part of a group or club?
Hope you're all staying cool today.
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| Ferret Busters? |
[17 Jul 2009|12:06pm] |
Let's say hypothetically, for a friend, you come home from work for a "break" and you find a ferret in your yard!!! Yes like weasily snakes with fur and legs...
WTF do YOU do?
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| Comic Con, Spookyland and PHONE DEATH |
[17 Jul 2009|12:02pm] |
As I tend to do, I'll be at Comic Con again this year. Just so it's clear once more, I am no longer with SLG, so I will not be at their booth other than to say hi and hope they don't stone me. I will be at the Titan booth, maybe Darkhorse, artist alley and I have a panel where I hope I don't get electrocuted on the lips this time. The new issue of Lenore will be available just in time. Ragamuffin uses one of those loader robots from Aliens, so you know it's awesome.
Info here: http://comiccon.titanbooks.com/blog/2009/07/16/roman-dirge-heads-up-comic-con-for-titan/
After years of being offline, Spookyland.com is almost redone. It's up now but a lot of the links don't work yet. Homeboy putting it together for me had to go out of town. Should be fully functional in its first stage by Con. There will be more sections too when time permits. This is just stage 1.
My phone died. I have a new number. If I know you and you needs it, contact me on here or Twitter. I lost most of my contacts so I can't call you to tell ya. I tried sending brainwaves but that doesn't seem to work surprisingly. Might be that my brain needs more power or old school rabbit ears.
Sorry I haven't updated in SO long. It's been a tough year but things are looking much fluffier. My 6 year divorce just finally ended so I no longer have that suffocating weight on my shoulders. My ideas are mine once again.
I think that's it. I'm probably forgetting something like that thing I forgot.
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| Job hunting? It's scary out there. |
[17 Jul 2009|11:47am] |
I just saw a job posted this morning for a Receptionist, $10/hr, with this qualification:
Candidate Requirements:
Bachelors degree and approximately 1-3 years of professional office experience.
*rant*
THIS is what we're all up against! These are the things we need to be telling people that think they can move here and pick up a job.
A receptionist for $10 needs a bachelors degree? Why not? There are enough people out their with degrees that are bussing tables.
Reality like this is so very depressing.
*deep breath*
Back to job-hunting :-)
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| Beer drinkers... |
[17 Jul 2009|10:49am] |
I have an extra entry/glass available for the Portland International Brewers Festival today. This is for entry and the glass only, no drink tickets (those are only a buck each though..). The only catch is, you have to meet me at the gate at 4pm today..oh and I would love a great anecdote telling me why I should give it to you..Best one posted in a reply here by 1pm gets it =)
Creativity is encouraged.
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| NE Sunday Parkways! This Sunday! EDIT: Now with a video! |
[17 Jul 2009|10:04am] |
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Psst: I put a short video on the end of the post, if you really want to see what Sunday Parkways is about.
Sunday Parkways is a 6.6 mile loop of streets and parks (this time in NE) that are closed to car traffic (except for people who live there, and a few intersections so people can get through the loop). The entire loop feels like one big park! People walk, jog, bicycle, roller-blade, you name it. Residents on the loop have parties or yard sales or lemonade stands. The parks have all kinds of activities and music and food! You can rent a bike if you don't have one so you can ride the loop.
The energy is beautiful and amazing. There's all sorts of people out there: adults, kids, whole families!
Here's the official website, with an explanation of the idea, and pictures and videos of other Sunday Parkways, both in Portland and around the world. If you go to the specific page for northeast, you can see what's going on at all the different parks.
My boyfriend and I are "intersection superheroes" near Fernhill Park from 8:30 to 11:30. Woo! Say hi if you see me, I'll have on a dress (with the volunteer tshirt over it) that's white and covered in black hearts, crowns, and musical notes.
The map!
Video!!
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| Crave at Crush |
[17 Jul 2009|10:09am] |
good morning DP.
anyone been to "Crave" at Crush before? i've got a date tonight and i'm wondering about the vibe at this event. it advertises go-go dancers on their website, so that gives me an idea, but i'm wondering about personal experience.
thanks in advance!
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| cleaning up my act |
[17 Jul 2009|09:18am] |
I think my vacuum cleaner died. I had the belts replaced a little under a year ago, but suddenly it's making a tremendous noise. It's the only vac I ever bought - 18 years old. I'll take it over to my local sew & vac shop, but if it's not fixable, I'll have to shop for a new one.
Anyone go through this recently & have a suggestion? Or have access to a consumer reports vacuum issue?
Portland related because portlanders are such neat-freaks (I clean my house every other month whether it needs it or not!)
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| Henna! |
[17 Jul 2009|09:14am] |
So...I am in dire need of some good, fresh henna. Just the powdered leaves - I'm going to be mixing it myself.
Does such a thing exist in Portland?
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| True story |
[17 Jul 2009|01:23am] |
I had a mad craving for Arby's earlier tonight and so I trek on out to the one on 82nd in "Milwaukie". When I get up to the drive thru the girl says, "I'm really sorry but we're out of Roast Beef".
Really? No, Really??? How does Arby's run out of roast beef? What a disappointment. That's like McDonald's being out of fries, or Subway being out of bread.
I think I may send corporate a note about my disappointment. Maybe I'll get a free burger out of it. Anyway, anyone else have any similar stories? Please share.
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| chikachikachika |
[17 Jul 2009|12:54am] |
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Has anyone else noticed that the giant crane at the corner of NW 15th and Lovejoy right now has these huge white bristles on its counterweighted end? It looks like an enormous toothbrush.
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| Studios or 1 Bedrooms |
[17 Jul 2009|12:51am] |
Looking for an affordable but not to rickety studio or 1 bedroom in the Portland area. I am checking craigslist but thought I would see if anyone here knew of any good "secret" deals. I am on a limited budget but might be able to manage 600 a month.
Thanks,
Serenity
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| support groups |
[17 Jul 2009|12:11am] |
Does anyone know of any local support groups for those struggling with epilepsy and their families? I'd like to compile a list of resources for a friend, but haven't come across much in my search, and thought perhaps there are a few DPers that have some answers. Any ideas are greatly appreciated.
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| Where to Get an Eye Exam |
[16 Jul 2009|11:11pm] |
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Hey, DPers. Hate to do this to you all, but I need a recommendation for a place to get an eye exam. I need new glasses and my last prescription is years too old. I used to go to Costco for my eye exams but I'm no longer a member. I also don't have eye-related insurance, so a reasonably priced place (i.e. cheap) would be great. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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| Why |
[16 Jul 2009|09:53pm] |
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So, DP, I'm curious. Why did you move here? Or are you a native?
I am a native that spent many formative years in Hillsboro. I moved to Limeyland for 7 years, hated it and moved back last summer. My family is all pretty much here. So, that's how I ended up in Portland. I'm pretty weirded out by all the people that now want to live here. I'm all, what? I mean, I like it and all but I liked Prague and Madrid too.
Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brj2UkUPjCI
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| positivity? |
[16 Jul 2009|09:41pm] |
You know what time it is... it's late.
Tell me about a random act of kindness you've witnessed/been apart of/had done to you.
and also...
Tell me 2 positive things that happened to you this week. No matter how small.
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| Concerts at Edgefield |
[16 Jul 2009|09:03pm] |
Hello all~
I am going to a concert tomorrow evening at Mcmenamin's Edgefield. I have never been there before so am unsure what to expect. Their website says that doors open at 5 and the show starts at 6. This seems VERY early to me. The show is 100% general admission so I am a bit nervous that it will be hard to get a spot. What do people usually do? (Set up a blanket, get there uber early???) Any advice/suggestions is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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| lost dog in NoPo? |
[16 Jul 2009|08:17pm] |
There's an older female yellow lab wandering around my hood -N Detroit and Ainsworth. No collar, and wouldn't come when I whistled and the like.
Is she yours?
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| Dentist Shout Out |
[16 Jul 2009|08:11pm] |
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for all those uninsured folks out there with a limited income and searching for a good dentist, i got one today and he's awesome. i found Gateway Dental with Dr. Joseph Sedivy. my first appt. was an exam and 1 xray for $50. i had a cracked tooth that needed to be extracted asap, which cost me $200 out of pocket. the procedure was so quick and painless. the laughing gas was included, phew. anyhow, that was my first time having to pay all out of pocket for a dental procedure and it was a pleasant experience. woo!
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