August 2021

Best Theme Bars Near You

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Where I live in the Midwest, there aren't a lot of cool theme bars. We have a cat cafe, a fortune telling bar, some games and arcade-based bars and plenty of food-based themed bars, but we don't have, say, a horror-themed bar based on the works of HP Lovecraft. That's what the Coffin Club, formerly known as The Lovecraft, in Portland is.

August-Themed Poems

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August is here in full swing, complete with heat, summer lightning, and fresh peaches. Poems that celebrate August and late summer in general are aplenty, but which ones really encompass that lazy, late summer feeling?

Megyn Kelly Responds to Seth MacFarlane

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After Seth MacFarlane said he regrets signing up with Fox to run Family Guy, which earned him hundreds of millions of dollars over the years, Megyn Kelly, a former news host at Fox, said that she had "no tolerance for that," and that MacFarlane had made gazillions off Fox. She then went on to say that you can't wait until a company makes you rich before badmouthing them.

Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ Legislation

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As the United States sees an overwhelming number of anti-LGBTQIA bills up for debate in 2021, they are sadly not alone. Countries all over the world are fighting for human rights, some with much less success than others. Ghana is no exception. LGBTQIA activists have been attacked in the nation for attempting to protect human rights and now the nation is trying to pass a heavily anti-queer piece of legislation.

Best Baguette

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For anyone craving a banh mi and some yummy Vietnamese coffee, Best Baguette is one of the best places in Portland to get it. Best Baguette is known for their affordable Vietnamese and French sandwiches alongside bubble tea, sweet pastries, and yes, even tacos!

Humanely Getting Rid of Frogs

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As a frog lover, I can't get enough frogs (or toads, or skinks...) in my yard. I love these little visitors and only want to keep them safe from my dogs! That's why I provide shelter for them away from my dogs in parts of my yard they don't play in. That said, it's very understandable that people would want frogs gone if they are making enough noise to keep them up at night, or if they populate pools with their spawn.

Suicide Squad's Weasel

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Those who've seen James Gunn's The Suicide Squad (which is highly superior to the previous, unrelated Suicide Squad film in every way) have met the character Weasel, who was hilariously portrayed by Gunn's own brother, Sean. Weasel has a twist to his story, as do most of the characters in the film, thanks to Gunn's signature moves, which we won't reveal, but we can take a look at his character, who is one of the weirdest animals in all film.

Spicy Peach Jelly

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After going peach picking, my family and I decided to grab some lunch at the orchard the other day and were delighted to discover peaches all over the menu. Why wouldn't they be, of course! I had a burger with chipotle peach jam on it and WOW. It was the best burger because of that. Now I want to make my own peach jam at home.

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