HIGH TIME: Dude. Weed is, like, totally trending. First, the suits over at the New York Times write an editorial calling for an end to the federal prohibition on marijuana (’cause it worked out so well for booze). Now, Rep. Scott Perry (a Republican from Pennsylvania), has introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that […]
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What in the World: Jonah’s Tomb Destroyed, Creepy Dolls a Kind Gesture, and Not-So-Rapid Transit
JONAH: Multiple news agencies are reporting that the militant group ISIS has bombed a site in Iraq believed to be the tomb of Jonah, who Abrahamic religious traditions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc.) teach survived inside of a whale. ISIS is a puritanical sect of Islam that believes all religious shrines are idolatrous, and has destroyed other religious […]
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Third Street Underpass Closure
FYI, commuters. The Third Street underpass will be closed overnight—from 7 pm to 7 am—on either Wednesday or Thursday of next week, depending on weather and the availability of subcontractors, according to a press release from the City of Bend. Contractor Jack Robinson and Sons, Inc. will be laying down permanent striping and address some […]
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What in the World: Drought Increases, Journalists Captured in Ukraine and Immigrant Children Housed in Portland
DROUGHT: Drought conditions are intensifying and scientists say it’s due to climate change. Currently, 33 percent of the United States is experiencing some degree of drought, and 46 percent of the nation is abnormally dry. (NY Times) UKRAINE: A freelance journalist working for CNN was detained by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine CNN has so far unsuccessfully lobbied for Anton […]
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What in the World: FAA Halts Flights to Israel, Wawona Recalls Fruits, EPA Mis-Tweets
NO FLY LIST: Planning a poorly timed visit to Israel? The Federal Aviation Administration went ahead and cancelled that for you. The FAA has banned U.S. airlines from flying into Tel Aviv for at least 24 hours after a rocket strike landed about a mile from the airport this morning. (CNN) BAD FRUIT: If you recently purchased […]
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What in the World: MH17, Obama’s Executive Order, the Death of a Governor, Escaped Inmate, Poetry, and Christopher Walken Dancing
MH17: The search continues for evidence in the case Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17, shot down over war-torn Ukraine. All eyes are currently on pro-Russian separatists, who are totally helping their cause by allegedly impeding the investigation. (CNN) JOBS: President Barack Obama signed this morning an executive order barring federal contractors from discriminating against employees based on gender identity […]
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What in the World: Hump Day Video Edition with Weird Al, Jenny Lewis and Jon Stewart
“Weird Al” Yankovich (remember him?) is back with a new album, and eight days worth of video releases to support it. Today’s video, “Word Crimes,” which takes on Robin Thicke‘s “Blurred Lines,” is an obvious contender for Stuff Journalists Like. But it’s also great because it allows us to listen to that catchy melody without feeling dirty. […]
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What in the World: Flowers in Beards, Journos in Detention, and Fires in Central Oregon
FASHION: It’s been said that beards have reached their peak and are on their way out of style, but can fusing facial hair with flower chains postpone their demise? You be the judge. Also, please send us photos of your Bend floral beard crowns. (Mic) IMMIGRATION: Activist and journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, who came out three years ago about his […]
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What in the World: Juggalos, Hobby Lobby, Anthrax, the Polar Vortex, and the Singularity
JUGGA-NO: The Insane Clown Posse—a hip-hop group known for its evil clown face make-up and dedicated fan base called “Juggalos“—has lost a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation, challenging its classification of the Juggalos as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.” The group was supported in the lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union, which claims the classification […]
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What in the World: World Cup Woes, Closet Cooties, an End to ENDA, Mideast Violence and Laura’s Law
SPORTS BALL: World Cup host Brazil is suffering from some epic depression today. Hyperbole abounds I mean, you’d think country experience a major national tragedy. Still, the 7-1 blowout against Germany is the most massive trouncing of a host team ever. (CNN / The Epoch Times) CLOSET COOTIES: It’s happened to the best of us. You put […]