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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 Radical Women

Radical Women — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:42:48 +0000

Here’s an event you might be interested in. The details are listed as follows:

Socialist Feminist Organizing Meeting
Learn more about the theory of Marxist Feminism, the recent successful National Radical Women fund drive and plans for upcoming activities. Meeting will be held Saturday, September 26, 1:00pm at the Bread & Roses Center, 819 N. Killingsworth St., Portland (on Tri-Met lines #4 and #72). A potluck, with a vegan option, will be available at 1:00pm. Feel free to bring something or make a donation. Call for childcare. For more information call 503-240-4462.

We do hope you will come and lend us your voice.

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

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:33:01 +0000

[...] The formalized bike-friendly drive-thru lanes are the latest sustainability innovation by the company which has previously instituted wind power for every location and is recycling its vegetable oil for biodiesel fuel production. Burgerville also sources its many fresh ingredients from local providers. http://portland.metblogs.com/2009/08/15/burgerville-announces-latest-sustainability-innovation-makes... [...]

Comment on Burgerville Announces Latest Sustainability Innovation: Makes its Drive-Thru Open to Bicyclists by Links for August 15th through August 18th – eclecticism

Links for August 15th through August 18th – eclecticism — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:38 +0000

[...] Burgerville Announces Latest Sustainability Innovation: Makes Its Drive-Thru Open to Bicyclists: “Opening up our drive-thrus to the large cycling community in our area is a natural for us and is very much in line with our overall values. While we are sorry that Ms. Gilbert was inconvenienced, we appreciate the passion she brought to the issue and her commitment to the environment and our food. We are excited about the positive impact we will be able to make through our new bike policy.” This is cool. We need Burgerville to expand northward, they really seem to be a good company. [...]

Comment on The Roseway Theater – Interview and Tour by Geoff K

Geoff K — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:25:31 +0000

Thanks. They’re going to have The Watchmen which will be a real treat.

Comment on The Roseway Theater – Interview and Tour by nathan

nathan — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:17:58 +0000

This is cool. I look forward to checking it out next time I visit Portland. Well done.