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Robot Movies! June 4! Run!

Dennis Nyback used to own and run the Clinton Street Theater. He is a complete film nut, and a collector of off-beat cimema. He also has some of the finest bad taste west of John Waters. He returns to Portland with films from time to time, and he is back with robot mov... Read more

Press**Watch: bomb the gusher?

Last week I mentioned using Navy depth charges to seal the BP well. It is worth noting that the US armed forces have giant non-nuclear devices like the MOAB which run to thousands of pounds and approach the force of a nuclear device. I do NOT recommend the use of a nuk... Read more

Roosevelt Oral History Project on the air This Wednesday!

As you may remember, KBOO was awarded funding from the Regional Arts & Culture Council for a collaborative project with Roosevelt High School. Six students are participating in the project. Brooke Palmer, Ryan White, and I have been working weekly with the kids who are... Read more

Judy Cooke

This month brings Judy Cooke to the Elizabeth Leach Gallery. This particular show, called In Touch, examines the ideas of the Russian Constructivists and explores the space between painting and sculpture. She's my guest on June 1st. Listen to the interview here. Read more

Oil well drilling and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Cudos to President Obama for putting a stop on all oil well drilling -on the land, in shallow waters and in the deep seas.! That means Alaska, who were getting equipment in place for more drilling. We must demand the stop be in place until the day comes if or when the ... Read more

Congrats to Old Mole, Laurie Mercier

Congrats to Old Mole, Laurie Mercier, for being selected by by the WSU College of Liberal Arts to be the new Claudius O. and Mary W. Johnson Distinguished Professor in History. More Info: Laurie Mercier Read more

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