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Comment on Comment Policy by ycbuy autodesk

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Comment on Tips for Uncle Gus by Christian

Christian — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:59:37 +0000

Way overdue, but thanks for the mention! I really need to get back into updating the site on a regular basis… (been busy with real-world responsibilities).

Quickly, three tips on riding TriMet that, really, ought to be followed:

1) No feet on the seat. I mean, people sit there? Why must I have to plant my toosh on a spot where you had your dirty feet on?

2) Have a bag? Great! Put it on your lap or below you near your feet. The seat next to you really deserves a human being sitting there instead of being a really posh and luxurious waiting spot for your backpack.

3) I appreciate the effort of putting on headphones while you’re listening to your music but when I can hear it in the back of the bus while you’re sitting in the front, it kind of defeats the purpose.

Thanks for the mention!

Comment on No April Fools at K & Z by Eric Davidson

Eric Davidson — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:59:59 +0000

Holy cow! That sandwich is incredible. I wants one!

Comment on Food carts, we dine with thee by Nino Marchetti

Nino Marchetti — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:19:36 +0000

I love Pyro Pizza myself. Just had that for the first time last night over at the 12th and Hawthorne food pod.

Comment on Rainy Days by ardub

ardub — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:33:08 +0000

Sounds great to me; it’s what I miss most about Portland, actually.

Comment on Benjamin Franklin: Unplugged by Ed Hird

Ed Hird — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:46:32 +0000

Benjamin Franklin seems to be a timeless person who continues to fascinates many generations later: http://bit.ly/GlT9z

Comment on Portland Musicians Launch “Fair Trade Music” Campaign by Sean Hudson

Sean Hudson — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:06:34 +0000

Paul,
I’m curious as to whether you are a full-time working musician, club owner, an interested observer of the local music scene, or employed in some other fashion that gives you insight into the work done by local musicians. You write as though you have the experience to have some authority on the issue.

Curiously, you don’t address the issue of club overhead being paid for out of the pockets of musicians. There are plenty of instances where bands have been paid a pittance after playing to full or nearly full clubs. Likely, if this practice were to stop, musicians would be much better paid. All the while working as hard as anybody else who holds down a full-time job.

How many full-time musicians have you spoken with to figure that if they are not earning the money they would like, it is the result of; not working hard enough, not networking enough, or not exploring different avenues to profit from their craft? I personally spend a great deal of time around musicians and the majority of them work very long hours to perfect their craft.

As for musicians that aren’t interested in making money: There will always be venues for those folks, just like there are playhouses for community theater and amateur orchestras. The Fair Trade Music campaign actually seeks to improve upon the professionalism of the whole experience between musician and club owner. Also, to let club patrons know that the money they spend on door cover charges goes to the bands and not to club operating expenses.

I’m interested in your response.

Sean Hudson
Fair Trade Music Campaign
steering committee member

Comment on Portland Musicians Launch “Fair Trade Music” Campaign by paul

paul — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:08:41 +0000

What a fantastic way to destroy live music and replace it with a jukebox/karaoke machine/guitar hero game. What struggling bar/club would voluntarily comply with this? And what happens to a band who doesn’t care — it’s a hobby, they want to keep it that way. Here’s a tip for musicians who want to make more money: work harder, get better at what you do, learn how to entertain a crowd, learn how to network (no, that’s not a dirty word invented by some corporate maggot), learn how to sell your music. If all that fails, it means no one is interested in your music and you should find something else to earn money from.

Comment on Burgerville Announces Latest Sustainability Innovation: Makes its Drive-Thru Open to Bicyclists by Treadly and Me » Speedlinking 27 August 2009

Treadly and Me » Speedlinking 27 August 2009 — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:27:36 +0000

[...] Burgerville announces latest sustainability innovation: makes its drive-thru open to bicyclists [...]

Comment on Burgerville Announces Latest Sustainability Innovation: Makes its Drive-Thru Open to Bicyclists by Radical Women

Radical Women — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:06:13 +0000

That a cool idea for bicyclists. It’s about time someone thought of it. Let’s just hope that no one pulls in behind them and tries to move them out of the way.

I would also like to take this opportunity to invite everyone over to this discussion on a topic that’s on everyone’s lips – Healthcare! See event listed below.

Take Back the Fight for Healthcare!

What kind of grassroots change do we need to see real health care reform? Obama and the Democratic led congress have tried to distance themselves from a single payer or public option. The far right tries to shut down public discussion on healthcare and organized the ground troops to push their extremist anti-immigrant and anti-women’s reproductive rights ideologies. Claudia Krenz of Single Payer Action and long time social justice activist will present at this round table discussion on the fight for healthcare for all.

Thursday, September 10th @ 6:30pm

Bread & Roses Center
819 N. Killingsworth St., Portland, OR
(1/2 block west of N. Albina; Tri-met lines #4 and #72)

A light meal, with a vegan option, will be available at 6:15pm for a $5-$8 donation. For more information, call 503-240-44662 or email rwpdx@igc.org.

Hope you can join us,

Emma Allen

Radical Women – Portland Branch