LOS ANGELES – A judge offered Lindsay Lohan something Wednesday that she hadn’t heard from a court in nearly two years: praise. Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner said the actress was doing well under strict new terms of her probation and urged her to keep up the good work. The starlet has completed 12 days […]
2011
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Two-thirds of companies don’t foresee much hiring
Economic growth is too anemic to create jobs in the next six months, CEOs say. Others are more optimistic.
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Eat and Run: The Thirsty Pig, Portland
Nothing could be swiner: You’ll love both the local brews and the ummyay oodfay.
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In Norway, consumers face butter shortage
OSLO, Norway – High demand for butter used in traditional Norwegian Christmas dishes has caused a big shortage, leading the government to slash import duties on the cherished product. Butter consumption has steadily increased in the Scandinavian country this year, partly because of the nation’s increased popularity of low-carb but fat-rich diets. Growth in demand […]
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Christmas spirit vs. buyer’s remorse
For every dollar retailers bring in this holiday season, they’ll have to give back 9.9 cents in returns.
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Off Beat: ‘Nutcracker’ that’s naughty can be nice, too
“The Nutcracker Burlesque” has become a local holiday tradition in Portland.
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Hot Tickets and Cheap Thrills, Dec. 15, 2011
• HOT TICKETS Music and Nightlife: See Wu-Tang at work Tuesday IT’S BEEN almost 20 years since the Wu-Tang Clan burst onto the scene with a new concept — a hip-hop crew of MCs who at some point would all break off with their own side projects. And it’s still working today. WHEN: 8 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: […]
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: Ring any bells?
Remember when Clarence got his wings? See it on the big screen Friday at the State Theatre.
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‘Jingle Jam’ at the Colisee: Boots on the ground
Far from an overnight success, Rodney Atkins is still in touch with his inner regular guy.
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At the Movies
NOTE: Some theaters’ showtimes were not available at the time of printing. OPENING THIS WEEK “ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP-WRECKED” (G) (1:27) Stars Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney. Directed by Mike Mitchell. Playing around while aboard a cruise ship, the Chipmunks and Chipettes accidentally go overboard and end up marooned in a tropical paradise. As […]