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The Dark Knight Really Is DarkSteve Leader and I took the time on Thursday to make a rare escape from news and go see the new Batman movie "The Dark Knight." First of all, let me say, I'm a huge fan of Director Christopher Nolan, the lead actor Christian Bale, and the supporting cast including Michael Caine (great actor), Anne Hathaway (scene stealer) and Gary Oldman (consistently good). Having said that, I thought the movie was almost too much. It was fatiguing. It was incredibly dark and intense. I admit, I may be a little sensitive since the Colorado shootings but I certainly wasn't nervous in THIS theater because Steve and I were the only ones in there. I was fatigued solely by the plot. I thought I'd attach this article by Peggy Noonan if nothing else to spark some discussion. I'd love to hear what you think about movies these days and how they impact us all. ~Rebecca PS. No death threats. I love Batman. WSJ.com - Opinion: Noonan: The Dark Night Rises
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Mess in the City: If You Were PresidentCertainly we're not arguing against the need to protect the most powerful man in the world. After the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Jr. and the attempt on Ronald Reagan it was clear that the president would always have a target on his or her back. The greater question here might be whether a campaign fundraising stop, where the only people who get close to the president paid money to be there, really needs to take place in the heart of Portland. Where the president landed, the Air National Guard Base, there are a number of larger facilities that could accommodate any size group wishing to see the president. There is also built-in security with checkpoints before anyone can even get on the base. Holding the event there would eliminate the need for any traffic to be shut down, and greatly reduce the costs for local police forces when it comes to covering such a visit. Of course the other side could be the need for a president, especially one seeking re-election, to not appear disconnected from the general public. Popping into a local eatery for a bite of lunch and stumping at the Convention Center are key parts of looking connected with the working class. Time to put yourself in the president's shoes. Where do you hold your fundraising event when you come to Portland? And as a voter, would you ever vote against a president based solely on the gridlock caused by their visit? |
Tempers Boil Over Boil Advisory-Lacey
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Don’t Call Cats “Useless”Not so, says one of our listeners who let me have it in an email. She tells us she's been a faithful listener for years and she just couldn't let my comment go. She says cats are abused and abandoned more often than dogs and she wants me to give cats some air time to make up for my failed joke. So this goes out to her and all the cat lovers out there. It's an "Ode to Cats" (found online in a quick Google search): http://animal.discovery.com/the-spot/cat-people/i-like-cats/top-ten-cats-better-dogs.html Thank you Animal Planet. ~Rebecca
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Sandusky Scandal - Tip of an Iceberg?The report put together by former FBI director Louis Freeh revealed a pattern of poor decisions, not just by coach Paterno, but by men in positions of leadership throughout Penn State. The indiscretions of Jerry Sandusky had been rumored in and around the school for years, and yet the men in power covered it up, shoved it under the rug, and carried on as if nothing was wrong. Why? Because in college football today, money is king. Prestige is paramount. It seems odd now, in light of the revelations since the Sandusky scandal broke, to think that men of such apparent mental capacity managed to talk themselves into believing that they could control such a monstrous secret; that somehow they could keep things in the family. But in their world such a scandal would mean the end to millions of dollars in donor money, scholarships, ticket sales, television contracts, and sponsorships. Of course hiding the secrets of Sandusky will now cost Penn State all of that, and possible prison time for men who lied to a Grand Jury about how much they apparently knew. Not one rational person should ever be fooled into thinking there's no chance this is just the tip of a massive iceberg. After all, the same conditions exist at colleges and universities across the country. We've turned student athletes into billion dollar assets, rather than young men and women simply trying to earn an easier financial path to a higher education. We've set entire educational systems up to stand on the backs of college sports programs, relying on them to bring in ticket revenue and alumni donations year upon year. In the case of Penn State, at the very least, we've put the survival of those programs above the welfare of the boys and girls who put on the uniform. Is there a road to fixing this issue? Are we over-reacting to it based only upon a few recent cases? Sound off in the comments below. ~Chris Brown
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New To Portland‘So, what do you like most about Portland so far?’ my friend Greg asked the other day. ‘Joe’s Burgers’ I said without even thinking. When you move to a new city, it’s the little things, like a killer double cheeseburger, that give you comfort. I stumbled across Joe’s while looking for a place to live downtown. I’m a bit of a gym rat, and pretty careful about what I eat, but that day was one of my ‘cheat meal’ days, so I went in and splurged. Needless to say, I’ve been back several times. I’m the new guy you hear each weekday afternoon with Lacey Evans on ‘Portland’s Afternoon News.’ I’m still getting my feet wet, and learning my way around Portland. Fortunately, I’m one of those people who think the first couple of weeks you’re in a new city, are often the best. I like to take off on the weekend and just get lost…exploring new neighborhoods or hole in the wall dives without a map or asking people ‘Where do YOU think I can find the best taco cart?’ The reason ? Well, when you do find that taco cart, cool independent movie theatre or bookstore yourself, it makes it that much more special, and you feel like you’ve discovered someplace you can call you own. So if you see me at Joe’s, or riding the Max, or if it’s a rainy day, at Powell’s (no, I don’t own a kindle, I’m ‘old school’ when it comes to my books) say hi. And feel free to reach out and connect with me if you have a story idea for Portland’s Afternoon News my e-mail is dan.mitchinson@kxl.com I look forward to seeing you around Portland.
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