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The dams will come down because if they were relicensed under current law they would lose $20 million a year. With Warren Buffett behind it, PacifiCorp has negotiated a sweetheart deal to offload the non-performing assets.

This governor has to answer to God for his selfish and gutless stand on capital crimes. The Bible tells us God’s Law very clearly with God’s Word saying, “Thou shalt not murder”, not “Thou shalt not kill”.

“Ironically, a new state law that requires public buildings to dedicate 1.5 percent of the total construction cost to incorporating solar energy could be a major obstacle, says Chang.

I live in proximity to all three magnet schools and my kids could, essentially, have their pick due to the proximity of our home. But.

You just don’t like the guy?? Because he has faith? Because he gives credit to something you don’t believe in? No, wait, I’ve got it! Because he’s a great football player? I’m confused by your article.

When I arrived, someone told me to look for the man with the big ears, a mole on his face and danced funny. I said, “You mean watch out?” The girl just smiled and shook her head.
That was my introduction to juvenile justice and sure enough, he showed up at 7 a.m. the next day and now, almost four years later, I want to thank him.
When he talked to me, he looked me in the eye like I was a real person. He asked me about my life like he cared. He didn't judge me, but he didn't buy my “It's not my fault!” story either. A kid knows when an adult is being real and he was real. He called me on my B.S., but not like he was playing “gotcha.”
He was the first person who could make me laugh at myself and the first person who asked what I thought about something as if he really wanted to know.

As the author and organizer of the Miller's Landing 'Skate' Petition, I would like to comment on the November 3 article “An Axle to Grind.” The article states, “With the end so seemingly close in sight for [the] Division Street [skate project], the recent push for a publicly funded skate park came rather unexpectedly.” The effort should not be considered 'unexpected'. The pivotal date regarding publicly funded 'skate' activities was May 11, 2011.It was the day for public comment on Bend Parks and Recreation's (BPRD) Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/12.
I wrote the following in a Bend Bulletin Opinion Editorial that appeared in print on May 11, 2011 stating, “… because the development boom is now over, we must all prioritize and make some very difficult decisions… Should the district embrace nontraditional activities like skateboarding, Frisbee golf, kayaking, etc.?…” The request was then presented to the Board and Budget committee using the appropriate language, at the appropriate time, and in the appropriate place. I stated, “As a candidate of the people… , I would hereby urge the board and budget committee to take the following actions… .#4. A monetary set-aside for non-traditional recreation activities… included should be Colorado St. Waterway, Neighborhood Skate Parks… .” To date, I can find no direct budgetary allocation in the FY 11/12 budget for any of the citizen requests. Thus, a citizen petition regarding 'skate' issue should not be considered unexpected. Our community made a specific request and BPRD ignored a public call for a specific action.

Whomever the Republicans run with next fall, Obama will clean their clocks. Why? Because it's already clear that Republicans have no new ideas about the economy, and that lower taxes for big corporations are only good for big corporations.