Oh how sweet it is. Everybody thought Portugal and their “best player in the world” would make the EuroCup Quarterfinals the end of the road for Germany. Not so much. Thanks to passion, hard work and few inches of height Germany accomplishes a big upset.
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Prescription drug abuse rising among youth
by mario on 18. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
My friend Alisha works as a reporter for the Union Democrat – the leading newspaper of the Mother Lode since 1854. She recently wrote a big story about the prescription drug abuse and its sometimes deadly consequences. The article tells the story of Michael McMahon who died of an elixir of a painkiller, Benadryl and alcohol during his own bachelor party.
NBA Champion does mean World Champion
by mario on 18. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
The Boston Celtics have won the NBA championship. Congratulations. A quick comment. Winning an NBA championship has nothing to with being a World Champion. For that you’d have to win the World Cup or maybe the Olympic Games. Otherwise, I look forward to call Schalke a World Champion should they ever win the German Bundesliga.
Elmer’s Chicken Fried Steak
by mario on 15. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
Jen and I just got back from a quick overnight camping trip. We spent four hours hiking around the snow, when Jen made it clear to me that this was not what I had promised. We went out for father’s day breakfast on the way back from Mount Hood. I had a giant chicken fried [...]
Una carta de reclamo puede ser efectiva…
by mario on 13. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
I don’t know what that means either. But our book is being talked about all over the world, including on this radio station website in Chile.
Re-designing again
by mario on 12. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
Sorry about the current construction feel of my site, but I am re-designing again. Actually, this time it’s not so much about the design of my blog but rather it’s purpose. The Mario Blog is evolving. Stay posted.
Ignite Portland 3 is coming soon
by mario on 04. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized, portland
Some of you might remember my scandalous presentation at the last Ignite Portland event, but I just wanted to give you a heads up that the next Ignite event is right around the corner:
June 18, 2008
Bagdad Theater
3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
7pm-10pm, doors open 5:30
Admission is always FREE
Believe it or not, I have gotten a [...]
Complaint Book Featured on The Consumerist
by mario on 04. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized, features
How To Complain For Fun and Profit recently got featured on the front page of the Consumerist.
why I like Barack Obama
by mario on 04. Jun, 2008 in Uncategorized
While I hardly comment on political issues (not because I don’t have strong opinions), I am going to voice my opinion on why I like Barack Obama.
Most importantly, he works out in my gym when he’s in Portland, and I am definitely stronger than him. People don’t look at him and say, “wow…he’s more buff [...]
back in the land of the blogging
by mario on 30. May, 2008 in Uncategorized
Lots has happened in the past couple of weeks, which has kept me completely distracted from doing any sort of blogging (or dish washing for that matter.) My parents came and visited from Germany, we had two major pitches at work, Jen moved into a new apartment (which we will be moving her out of [...]