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Thank you MariaDi—I totally understand needing to protect your own case, but please do let me know how/if it works out. I've been in contact with Ms. Patel as well; your lawyer is right about that non-disclosure being bogus. About the comments and WW coverage: we've switched web platforms and comment systems since that was published, which is why the comments disappeared on that article. And "pinned the fallout" is meant to say that Ms. Patel did not deserve blame, but that the company faulted her by setting up that auto-reply. Writing about PDX Contemporary Ballet, I can't ignore the fact that it's a company made entirely of ex-Moxie dancers, but Moxie's problems shouldn't cast a bad light on this exciting new company.

I saw the interview with him when he was sitting under the blue tarp. He stated flat out that he didn't intend to/wouldn't spend even one night in jail. Perhaps he wanted to be shot when he appeared to be reaching for the gun he had on him.

Just send snacks.

Interesting. Looking at this map I think that's probably right... https://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.prc/files/PDX_Hoods.jpg

Doing a quick perusal of WW's website, I don't see a single author of color working for the paper. Given that, what conclusions should be draw about the quality of the work?

I think I used to know his grandma -- Sarah "Boney" Moroni ...

"An Astoria brewery"?? Um. Usually such errors are buried deeper into a story than the 3rd word. Anyway, to anyone defending Pilot House, you do not understand how trademark law works. House is required to defend their trademark. Otherwise, next thing you know, someone's making Outhouse Spirits. You think this Larry Cary wouldn't object to someone launching Auto Pilot Spirits? I sure hope his booze are better than his business acumen.

Nope, or you'd know that "Moroni" doesn't rhyme with "Boney."

It's great that Civil is a local Portland startup. YAY for the home team!

I'm a local blogger who has also been all about shoes the last couple of weeks. https://portlandorbit.wordpress.com/2016/01/19/portland-shoe-art-scene-part-1/

The only thing they should be collecting for is a fund to clean up the horrid mess they've made of the property they squatted on for a month

If you believe this bunch is standing up for the Hammonds, you are sadly misinformed. The Bundy's and their ilk have nothing but their own agenda at heart. Whomever they can co-opt in an attempt to appear more palatable will be none the better for that effort in the end. This operation has cost the county, the state and the feds millions, and the locals are none to happy about the presence of these idiots. Having read the history behind this story, and studied the actual court case in detail, I am curious as to what you think is so redeeming about their behavior and what exactly was the need the Hammonds had for their intervention. If you find this effort compelling, it says more about your own lack of social skills and missing common sense than it does about the Bundys or Hammonds.

Very cool

Thank you!!

I don't believe they have any obligation to discuss another student's discipline or school record with other parents. In fact, I believe, they could actually be sued for doing so. The students and families have a right to privacy. I trust the school completely to make the best choice regarding discipline otherwise I would not send my child there.

So did you bring up these concerns with the school or just head to the media? Any time I have ever had any even slight concern at NBA I have been able to speak to someone about it and get it resolved quite easily and effectively. You don't just complain and tarnish, you go to the school and work it out. I'm positive they would have been more than happy to put anyone's concerns at ease.

Payne probably thought the others would do the same. Bundy is a hypocrite. He says he respects the Judge and the courts but says otherwise before he was arrested.

These folks and their attorneys are a safety threat to all of society, they should stay in jail.

I think people already have the insight you speak of. I do have one question. Were you with the FBI, State Police and the County Law Enforcement thru this entire travesty? Were you with the negotiators while they tried to negotiate the end of this unwelcome situation? Do you have first hand information regarding any of this? When will people understand that when one obtains a drivers license that you agree to abide by the law and any request made by law enforcement. And if you do anything that even remotely shows an attempt to shoot someone you will in turn be shot. Walk in their shoes for a while and see what happens to you.

It does seem like they could have mentioned this before we paid for admission. No sign, no verbal warning, nothing.

I didn't go to the media. I just responded to say 1) We love the school; 2) Mary is an excellent educator; 3) this wasn't handled well. Parents wanted to know what was happening. I know this kid, my son considers him a friend. No one is trying to demonize or vilify him. The issue comes down to the fact that a student was out for a month- some parents know why, others don't- but the parents of certain kids sought answers that were not forthcoming. Unfortunately it took whoever DID go to the media for the school to respond to parent and student concerns. They are trying to now and the kids are all moving forward together. To answer your question, yes. Everyone involved went through the appropriate pathways: peers, (parents), teachers, dean, then head of school. The school encourages the kids to solve their own issues but sometimes it takes a teacher or administrator to help resolve the problem. This one took a village.

Ash, email me off-line.

Crowdsourcing is Socialism. Just sayin'.

I have EVERY right to know about the safety of my child. That is why I asked for information and never got it. You sound like you have an agenda.

I owned a one bedroom condo at McCormick Pier for about 4.5 years (living in it for 3 of the years). I think part of the deal and possibly appeal was the green way backing the complex. The Condos were and probably still are the cheapest way to buy in downtown with included parking and amenities like the pool/hot tub. That being said I was not some rich person trying to shut off access to a public lake. Comparing this to the Lake Oswego situation is almost a non sequitur. I personally found needles in the very private raised area of the Condo Complex. I think that would be alarming for anyone to find in their un-fenced back yard (where kids, dogs or you in sandals could be walking). I don't necessarily agree with this situation (locking the gates) but the Condo owners pay a lot of money to maintain a green-way and pier structure so perhaps a little less vitriol would be in order. Calling for more police enforcement is not out of order.

agree Sean

Um, Casey Scott's Portland Anthem https://youtu.be/kWGEPScrhyQ

It is a little disappointing to see "mainsplaining" lobbed at the Gilmore Guys of all people. I listen to the podcast and feel that the hosts, Kevin and Demi, are very thoughtful about how they discuss the show and both the female and male characters. Is there no room for men to enjoy stereotypically feminine pop culture? As a woman, I am encouraged seeing and listening to these two men so thoroughly enjoy the stories on this very female show.

An agenda like what? Your child's safety wasn't at risk. They decided there was no danger.

Wish the officer could have shot for an arm,leg or stomach. I know that sounds silly . I know how they were taught to shoot and why. I just wish he didn't have to die. The overall impact I feel would have been greater if he would have had to stand trial. Their cause ,(because they were armed) was doomed to end badly. The thought, spot on.

Maybe the attorney's should have set up the fees prior to accepting the case? Everyone deserves an attorney to defend perhaps some of the Anti-Government Sovereign Citizen Militia groups around the country will kick in some money. If so everyone will know their names but not in a good way.

Ignore Glenn Beck he feeds off of attention, so don't talk about him. I personally feel he is unstable and should be evaluated for mental health problems before he's allowed to speak in public about anything.

I advise the Feds to follow the money that is given to these anti American religious sovereign terrorists.

In regard to the WW review of the Glenn Beck article on Portland as the #1 place to avoid... As usual, Willamette Weekly is incapable of journalistic maturity due to the noise of their own existential beating drum. You've completely missed the point of the poll which identifies Portland, OR as having the highest population of religiously unaffiliated persons per capita. If WW were less interested in their own flag waving and more in tune with correspondent reality, you might have gotten this right. It's not that people in Portland are more "fallen" than any other city in the country. That is not possible so please, curb your enthusiasm for being the top denizen of iniquity in the atheist's list of who's-who in the country. The bottom line is that this city has a population that is uniquely ready to receive the good news of salvation made uniquely and exclusively possible in and through Jesus Christ. I understand this is a liberal journal, but stop the Nietzsche-loving flaptrap.

I swear the Hillary bashers started about the same time...it was all of a sudden,Bernie supporters went from preferring Bernie to 'Hillary is terrible and Bernie ONLY,no matter what' and,claim they will 'write-in' Bernie's name on the ballot in November,if need be. That would only divide the Blue votes. I will vote for Hillary if she is the nominee....as I would vote for Bernie if he is the nominee. If our votes are divided,we lose and it will be a Trump Presidency and that would be a total disaster

Probably too many hefty tax liens.

Fascinating how sorry those that have treated to overthrow the United States Government and willing to die for their mission of Sovereign Citizen Militia groups like this one suddenly want to go home and are talking in a 'conciliatory' tone. According to Southern Poverty Law Center that are a legal and hate watch organization the Sovereign Citizen Militia groups are white hate groups, anti-government wanting to overthrow the Government by their own admission and have killed more law enforcement officers than any other group in the United States. These guys are terrorists, hate anyone that disagrees with them of all colors including white. I'd say they're dangerous. If anyone else out there thinks differently I'd be interested in hearing why and what your source is to support your opinions on a differing view point.

Some people have way too much money.

Nativeborn hits the nailon the head. Too bad his comment will earn nothing but sneers.

You've got a cooler FB profile pic than me, a hiper business than me and I'm 18 days late to the conversation. I started my business in NoPo in 1998. Should I run for City Council under the guise of independent bookstores taking too much of our income and making a profit? Egad! I'm quite frankly shocked at the intellectual dissonance of a small business owner wanting to regulate another small business owner out of operation. You see I'm a landlord. Not as cool as books or an organic grocery or the next hot brewpub. We all are here to make a living, how do you justify villainizing the landlord? And please don't forget the previous decade where maintaining occupancy was a challenge and rents where not raised.

Ryan makes such little money that he gets a public defender. Ammon can't have a public defender.

Tom Harkin, a retired senator from Iowa who now supports Hillary Clinton said that they had the votes for single payer but "blew it". I call that outrageous. http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/tom-harkin-obamacare-single-payer-blew-it

No. Not legal under OLCC regulations! See under FAQs... "Q: Can I have a drive thru window if I’m approved for a retail license? A: No, drive thru windows are prohibited by statute." http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/pages/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

No. Not legal under OLCC regulations! See under FAQs... "Q: Can I have a drive thru window if I’m approved for a retail license? A: No, drive thru windows are prohibited by statute." http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/marijuana/pages/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

Not necessarily. Sometimes one's polarity drifts a little.

um... .it's called a revolution for a reason... sometimes people get hurt during a revolution, if you can't accept that then you definitely shouldn't be in politics because you're bound to get some angry people on one side or another of what you believe, it looks to me you definitely will do better in another line of work. For the record though, the Bernie movement is more than just voting for the next president, it's sending a message to the corporate establishment that they no longer own the democratic party, that they can pack their bags and leave. That 15% of democrats will under no circumstance vote for Hillary- -I've signed the pact with 50,000+ others, and many who haven't signed still feel and align with us. You can vote for Bernie, or you'll get Trump.

So sorry for our lose #feelthebern

I have not listened to your show. Wasn't familiar with it until I saw the post about the end of your show. I guess I wanted to say that you sound somewhat relieved about this decision. I definitely understand that stress takes a toll on the mind, heart and soul, I'm wondering though...you have heard the political landscape for a long time. People are more angry this election cycle for the very reasons Bernie has been stating all along. People are tired, angry, sick, afraid... You wrap that up into a nice election cycle and people will start lashing out. I'm sure it wasn't surprising. But, what does surprise me is that you may not have noticed that the political system is completely changed. There is no Democratic party. There is no two party system. It's all titles now. The people aren't going to "celebrate" each other when their supposed party leaders are corrupt. They will be more vitriolic in their own message because there is no other place to pur it. I wish you well.

So all someone needs to do is pretend to be a Bernie supporter, clash with people and spew vile things and we (Sanders supporters) have to bear the brunt of that?! Seems very unfair.

Its the Portland way, now your in the realm of obfuscation. Mwahahaha!

I don't believe it for one minute!! Neither should you! The Propaganda is neck deep on this one!

Better to track what the government does with the land their taking from these men. How about some independent testing open to the public to verify the uranium ..and where THAT'S going. Wait until they come for your property and they will..You have no idea.

What bothers me about many of you is your absurd ignorance of the most fundamental of American principles. Most you couldn't tell the difference between a civil right and unalienable Right,... let alone name three ACTUAL Rights. As far as due process,... Forget it! May as well be talking the difference between US citizen and state Citizen, or "joint tenant in the sovereignty". Which means, many of you know ZILCH about the country of your birth. That doesn't stop you from touting your small, mindless and baseless opinions tho'. The plain truth is that no pleading can be placed before a court without “judicial power” and 12(b) (1) or 12 (b) (2) of the FRCP and the Civil Rules of Procedure. And there is NONE. Because of recent developments, such ruling will prove void on its face and any prosecution done in law, equity, contract law, treaties or claims by the State against the People will now constitute Putative Fraud and Dishonest Service.

After watching that video, it is lucky more people weren’t killed. Finicum was going for his gun, besides he wasn’t at all complying with Law Enforcement. In many ways it appears he was trying to distract Law Enforcement. It is sort of like watching an idiot being shot after trying avoid a major police stop with guns drawn.

I write to only offer another insight into this travesty. The County Sheriff announced publicly on national TV that this was a routine traffic stop designed to bring about peaceful end. I guess it this is now routine we all can expect the FBI, State Troopers, and County Mounties with guns drawn each and everytime we go 10 above the speed limit. He went on to say that choices have consequences. The choice was made to not exercise any more patience on the matter. Many in leadership at the federal level pleaded with all to not do what they did. They asked them to simply continue to stand down and exercise patience. It was believed that in time a peaceful resolution could be realized. The sheriff went on to justify law enforcement’s decision with the need to bring peace to the county. I cannot imagine the level of panic and anxiety that was there, but I can assure you it was aggravated by the hype observed in the public arena. This tragic end could have been avoided.

Do the bundies wear undies?

NIGGER

mmmmmm money!

Mee Gin's pretty dining room, varied menu and friendly, efficient service has so far been drawing the bigger crowds on Hawthorne

Nachos, folks. They're good. They're one of those snacks, sides, junk foods that feel like they've been around as long as the ballpark dog. And yet, they've been oddly left out as most national chains beef up their cheese-covered side offerings. This column alone has touched on fondue fries, carne asada fries and poutine over the past half year. But where have the nachos gone? It's almost like the public has phuck me in my hot cok hole lost interest in corn chips covered in artificial cheese. Well, Taco Bell is hoping that isn't the case with its gargantuan new-ish Boss Nachos.

"stood up to stop the government machine" The government machine that was giving them far reduced rates for grazing than the free market or local state markets would have given them? They don't make our country great. They mooch off the rest of our shared ownership of that land. Justice would be seeing them jailed for threatening violence against their fellow citizens, and the rest of their ilk having to pay market rate for their grazing activities.

"the land their taking from these men." First, it's "they're." Second, nobody is taking any land. These men didn't purchase it. They don't own it. It's collectively all of ours. Well, all of ours to the extent we as Americans stole it by force from the native people. "You have no idea." No, you.

"What bothers me about many of you is your absurd ignorance of the most fundamental of American principles." Sadly, you have done nothing whatsoever to educate any of us with your word salad. I'm a lawyer, and I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. Did you copy and paste this from some sort of Freeper forum?

Remember the 'B' girl who claimed an Obama supporter carved the letter into her face, but she did it backwards and everyone realized she did it to herself?

Definitely staged.

Of course you don't. But then, you likely don't know anything about actual law. You only were taught about the legal system by the very institutions that created it. The success of the United States District Courts, in tandem with the United States Department of Justice, in defrauding and depriving the American People of life, liberty, and property, depends utterly on concealment of the fact that the Constitution authorizes Government to exercise territorial and personal jurisdiction only in geographic area in which Congress have power of territorial and personal legislation. There is no provision of the Constitution that confers upon Congress the power of territorial or personal legislation anywhere within the Union. If you don't think so, bring it on. Apparently the Supreme Court can't. In a recent case, 31 Federal players ran out of court, never to return. Didn't hear about that, did you? Yeahhhhhh, that's something you'd want to keep a secret.

Fun times! The fraud is over. https://supremecourtcase.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/demand-for-payment-of-damages-31-federal-actors-january-28-2016.pdf

"We are of opinion that there is an implied license, growing out of the custom of nearly a hundred years that the public lands of the United States, especially those in which the native grasses are adapted to the growth and fattening of domestic animals, shall be free to the people who seek to use them where they are left open and unenclosed and no act of government forbids this use... The government of the United States, in all its branches, has known of this use, has never forbidden it, nor taken any steps to arrest it. No doubt it may safely be stated that this has been done with the consent of all the branches of the government and, as we shall attempt to show, with its direct encouragement... Everybody used the open unenclosed country, which produced nutritious grasses, as a public common on which their horses, cattle, hogs and sheep could run and graze." . Buford v. Houtz, 133 U.S. 618. at 620. (1890) Supreme Court Congress only controls territories. Not commonwealths.

Shucks. I tried to contribute, but the site will not accept 1 cent donations. Dear patriots, send your penny directly to Arnold Law. In spite of the fact that additional charges re; felonious clashing plaid are pending, we should support A. Bundys attempts to get home before the kids get a new daddy.

Curious: what is the reason for having each commenter rate the quality/civility of his or her own comment?

Two positions would add $210,000 annually to the budget? So each horse-riding police officer gets a compensation package worth $105,000 per year? If so, it's not surprising that the City has budget problems.

Media and parents are constantly having to babysit PPS leaders. School Board -- start supervising the Superintndent. #accountability

That's salary and benefits, I assume.

The school district would rather spend another $ 900,000 on school boundary review versus providing the proper books for their students. If anybody is surprised, please raise their hand. They have people in the administration who could easily do this "review". But, even though it's always "for the kids", it really never is for the kids. Pathetic!

"where they are left open and unenclosed and no act of government forbids this use" First of all, Buford v. Houtz was an easement case dealing with sheep trampling over private land on the way to graze on public land. Second, the quote above is conditional. If a land is not left open and unenclosed, or if a government action forbids a particular use, then the land is no longer free. Multiple acts have been passed since 1890, most importantly the Taylor Grazing Act of 1934, that regulate grazing on public lands and requires ranchers to pay a fee for those rights. In other words, the case you just quoted was superseded by an act of Congress, and therefore by its own language goes directly against the point you were trying to make.

You just linked to a complaint (not a court case, a complaint - there is a huge difference) by a guy trying to not pay his taxes. Incidentally, his complaint and associated arguments were rejected by the Tax Court, by the U.S. District Court, by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and denied certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court. In other words, literally nobody agreed with him, and he found out the hard way that living in Texas makes him a citizen of Texas and the United States, which obligates him to pay his damn taxes like the rest of us. Just because someone crams a bunch of words, statutes, and case law citations together in a document sprinkled with lawyerly language does not make it a legitimate or lawful argument.

"But then, you likely don’t know anything about actual law. You only were taught about the legal system by the very institutions that created it." I also hear the jury's still out on science. "If you don’t think so, bring it on." I don't need to bring anything on. The entire U.S. judicial system will do that for me.

I'll do it.

The fundamental point is, the corporate agencies of "State" are NOT the government of People and have no right to dictate policy to an established Commonwealth (state as a body politic) once is a state has entered the Union. Say what you will... Folks like you violate the law of land and the most fundamental Right of the People everyday. That's the job, to subvert the meaning and intent of original documents. Pledged to a foreign entity, and part of monolithic monopoly with stranglehold on actual law. The ABA replaced the common law with statutory Roman law. The ABA defies EVERY aspect the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, negates the separation of powers and perpetuates a conflict of interest fraud and profiteering while constructing unlawful obfuscations and deny full disclosure of pertinent fact to the public to protect itself. Of course you are going disagree with me at every twist and turn. But the showdown is on. What will not be addressed by law will revert to common law Right.

The United States District Courts created by Congress (28 U.S.C. 132(a)) and doing business throughout the Union are not Article III, but Article IV courts and have usurped exercise of territorial and personal jurisdiction over property belonging to the Americans living there. We the People of the Continental Republics of the several states are the source and authority of OUR own law and as a result, are the final arbiters. Not those owned by, pledged to, or operating in cahoots with ANY foreign interest. This fraud against the People will end.

Carl you will be missed.

First VQ, now this. My poor heart. RIP Sewickleys, serving me from ages 17 through 35. May your patron saint Tonya Harding bless you for all time immemorial. And also, way to ruin Battlestar Galactica for me. GFY, Sackhoff family.

The top photo -- the street view. Did WW take that photo or Google? Why is the restaurant sign half blurred ?

You are incorrect. The land is part of the Willamette Greenway Trail Program established in 1967 Oregon legislature as a public right of way and owned my the city. The 1973 Oregon legislature passed the Willamette River Greenway Act see the text of the law here http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/docs/goals/goal15.pdf If you look at the map you will note the trails name is "Willamette Greenway Trail" this is not coincidence. Making repairs does in no way allow for the McCormick Pier condominium to take possession of public land. If you bothered to do any research you would have hit upon this fact.

You are incorrect. The land is part of the Willamette Greenway Trail Program established in 1967 Oregon legislature as a public right of way and owned my the city. The 1973 Oregon legislature passed the Willamette River Greenway Act see the text of the law here http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/docs/goals/goal15.pdf If you look at the map you will note the trails name is "Willamette Greenway Trail" this is not coincidence. Making repairs does in no way allow for the McCormick Pier condominium to take possession of public land. If you bothered to do any research you would have hit upon this fact.

You are incorrect. The land is part of the Willamette Greenway Trail Program established in 1967 Oregon legislature as a public right of way and owned my the city. The 1973 Oregon legislature passed the Willamette River Greenway Act see the text of the law here http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/docs/goals/goal15.pdf If you look at the map you will note the trails name is "Willamette Greenway Trail" this is not coincidence. Making repairs does in no way allow for the McCormick Pier condominium to take possession of public land. If you bothered to do any research you would have hit upon this fact.

You are incorrect. The land is part of the Willamette Greenway Trail Program established in 1967 Oregon legislature as a public right of way and owned my the city. The 1973 Oregon legislature passed the Willamette River Greenway Act see the text of the law here http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/docs/goals/goal15.pdf If you look at the map you will note the trails name is "Willamette Greenway Trail" this is not coincidence. Making repairs does in no way allow for the McCormick Pier condominium to take possession of public land. If you bothered to do any research you would have hit upon this fact.

don't be pissed at the developers, be pissed at the owners of the bar who 1. sold out and 2. sold to a developer.

Maybe this will cause rents to increase by only 11.1% this year instead of 11.2%

More directly, it will cause 46 households to find housing where they otherwise would not. We have a housing shortage. This is what the solution looks like: more housing.

"Of course you are going disagree with me at every twist and turn." I mean, yeah. But that's only because you're 100% wrong about how the law works, about how society works, and about how this country works.

Oh believe me I know we are in a housing shortage, but what we need isn't new close in apartment complexes. We need some good old fashioned sprawl.

The Barmuda Triangle was/is in Eugene. Broadway and Oak. Bars on 3 corners of that intersection with 4 or 8 more bars w/in a block in several directions.

We can both hate the players and the game.

Did you read this? This lays out a plan to maintain and protect the Greenway. No where does it state the city owns the Greenway. On the contrary, the first page lists what the Greenway will include.

I call dibs on the Tonya Harding pic

This is just freaking sad. Another great place lost to greedy developers building more huge apartments in an already crowded area. So long Portland, you are becoming the worst city ever.

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