Think of grilling, and most of us probably think of those American standbys — hamburgers, steaks and even chicken — before we think of pork. Bacon, sausage and ham constitute much of pork’s appeal, owing to their fatty makeup. And the tougher cuts, like the ribs and shoulder, become tender »»Read Full Post
End-of-session games begin
Last week the governor addressed the House Republicans and requested an additional $275 million in tax increases. He promised that if Republicans joined the Democrats in voting for tax increases the additional revenue would enable the legislature to help K-12 schools, community colleges, universities and youth mental health programs. In »»Read Full Post
If you are wondering why Erickson Air-Crane shares are plummeting, just follow the links
Not many days ago, Erickson Air-Crane was a darling in the small-cap investment world. The heavy-lift helicopter company's acquisitions of Evergreen Helicopter in McMinnville and a South American energy company's flight wing attracted 15 minutes of fame when CNBC "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer interviewed CEO and President Udo Rieder. »»Read Full Post
No coffee pot in the newsroom?
Last week we had our old Bunn coffee maker hauled out of the newsroom. It was one of those industrial models that stored a tank of hot water so you could produce a pot quickly, but it had been so long since anyone used it that I don't even want »»Read Full Post
HAIKU MONDAY: On Extra School District Babysitting, Rogue Chinook and Bleacher Butt
Welcome back to Haiku Monday, where Fish Hack is partaking in the last free use this spring of that great babysitting service known as the Medford School District. Now Fish Hack has to take an active role in raising those two Tax Deductions, just as the spring Chinook are starting »»Read Full Post
Sharing the flight
In lieu of some pretty awful local news over the past few weeks (read: slain dogs, stolen cars, stabbings, and drive-by shootings, I really just want to talk about Superman today. So here goes. You can listen to this lovely, goosebump-inducing score by Hans Zimmer as you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kLNmuEyo1E I »»Read Full Post
Our Twitter account was hacked and is down
For those following us on Twitter, you may have noticed our account has been suspended. We got hacked. Someone was positing raunchy material and links via us. We apologize to anyone who unwittingly came across them. It appears nefarious material was only up overnight before the problem was detected. Through »»Read Full Post