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Movie Talk: Links of Interest – a review of LORNA'S SILENCE

Here is a link to my Vancouver Voice review of the Dardenne Brothers' new film Lora's Silence, opening at the Hollywood on Friday, September 11th, 2009 Read more

Spinning at Hall of Records this Tuesday!

Sounds of a Revolution-a special night with the Seamstress of Sound at Hall of Records. Music from around the world. Read more

KBOO Bike Show 2013 Give Guide for the Holidays

The Bike Farm is an all volunteer-run bicycle maintenance collective dedicated to every aspect of bicycle education, from safe commuting to repair. Their mission is to provide a space where people can learn about the bicycle and build community around promoting sustainab... Read more

Remix? Rap? It all goes back to Jamaica!

King Tubby (born Osbourne Ruddock, 1941-89) was a Jamaican audio engineer. He got his start by running a sound system that blasted out the latest rock steady hits at rough-and-tumble street dances in late 60s Kingston. After he took on a second job as disc cutter at Treas... Read more

flooding in Pakistan

For the Old Mole Variety Hour August 23, 2010. The well-read red has been reading about the floods in Pakistan, which UN officials have called the worst disaster in decades. But as is usual these days, this purportedly natural disaster has some very human causes, and the ... Read more

Review of "A Christmas Carol," in area theaters 11/6

A Christmas Carol (Computer Animation)Director: Robert ZemeckisVoices of: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Robin Wright Penn, Bob Hoskins, etc.First, let me save you some money. You do not have to see this movie in IMAX or 3-D. I saw it in regular old 2-D, and its... Read more

Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility Dinner

KBOO is a proud sponsor for the Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility's Dinner Oregon PSR's annual awards dinner, which this year celebrates our 30th anniversary, has been confirmed for Friday, April 15th at the Oregon Zoo. Please mark the date now and plan to hel... Read more

Announcing KBOO's New Co-managers!

KBOO has new managers…Yes, two! Monica Beemer and Mic Crenshaw, two very well-known local non-profit leaders begin their stewardship at KBOO later this month. They’ll share the duties of Station Manager. Monica plans to focus on KBOO’s financial well-being while Mic... Read more

Thirst: a documentary on water privatization battles

The documentary Thirst, directed by Alan Snitow and Deborah Kaufman, is available though the Multnomah County Library. It’s a fitting topic for a day devoted to remembering Martin Luther King, Jr, since King’s work recognized the power of grassroots political action and,... Read more

PressWatch: foreclosure fightback

I'm finding more data on how people are fighting to retain their rights to housing....currently I'm also looking into how to fight bottom-feeders who sue after buying old credit card debts. It's your duty to the society to fight the super-rich and their pauperization sc... Read more