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The Hidden Crooked River: A chance invite turns into an epic exploration on the lower Crooked

Imagine seeing your guide being catapulted a dozen feet in the air, legs running airborne above water that's raging over boulders the size of a small car.
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Imagine seeing your guide being catapulted a dozen feet in the air, legs running airborne above water that's raging over boulders the size of a small car. Not a normal occurrence for my friend and river guide David Kinker or the Crooked River. Yet it's those moments that brought 27 boaters, made up of two catarafts, two rafts, and 16 kayakers together to celebrate an April day. The conditions for our trip are seen a few days to a week per year on the Crooked, and not necessarily every year. In our case, the high flows created about five rapids in the class IV and V range within towering narrow canyon walls. These required expertise in setting up safety lines and a high level of awareness at all times from fellow boaters.

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Wedding Royale!

NBC may be cutting back on its coverage of this week's royal wedding because, according to inside sources, Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have as much sex appeal as an apple rotting on a windowsill.
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Didja hear? Didja hear? The New York Post reported that NBC may be cutting back on its coverage of this week's royal wedding because, according to inside sources, Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have as much sex appeal as an apple rotting on a windowsill.
“This could not be more false!” squawked a rep for NBC. “NBC News has the most aggressive and comprehensive coverage of the royal wedding, as you will see when you tune in to Today starting Friday [April 29] at 4:00 a.m., to Dateline at 9:00 p.m., and on MSNBC, Telemundo, etc.” The rep then added, “This has been the plan from the beginning… and with that I bid you cheerio!”

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A Dog Day: Okamiden drops us off where we left off with 2006's Okami

The pen is as mighty as the sword in the beautiful Okamiden.
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The land of Nippon is sick. Patches of dying grass creep across fields and meadows. The skeletons of trees poke up into a murky, eggplant-colored sky. Stagnant ponds choke with decaying plants. Acrid wisps of black cloud smother the sun.
It seems like I just cleaned this place up. But my notes tell me that I played the beautiful, memorable Okami back in 2006 when it was originally released for the PlayStation 2. Since then, Okami has gone on to become a cult classic, finally spawning this sequel for the Nintendo DS. Set nine months after the end of the original game, Okamiden puts me in charge of cleaning up the world I cleaned up half a decade ago.

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Same Place, New Face: El Jimador gets a makeover courtesy of Baltazar Chavez

Remember El Jimador? The name is the same, but pretty much everything else is different… and improved.
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Remember El Jimador?
Wait a minute… remember it? Isn't it right where it's always been, Franklin and Wall?
Well, yes and no. Yes, the name is the same, but pretty much everything else is different… and improved. The service is fast, but not rushed, and friendly. The new menu highlights seafood and quality beef, and the bar's selection of more than 30 tequilas guarantees you won't leave thirsty. This is a mid-priced, family-friendly restaurant with food that now surpasses expectations. As nights warm up and the farmer's market begins to bustle, this is sure to be a prime people-watching spot and a must for outside dining in downtown Bend.

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Drinking: The Next Generation

Giving a few the gift of bartending, which can either ensure them a life of easy one-night-stands and a tendency toward alcoholism or it can be their good fortune to never again make minimum wage again, regardless of one's education.
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It's human nature to want to pass something down to the next generation. Some people leave behind wealth and prestige for their family to enjoy for generations. Others give us great pieces of literature, sprightly sonatas or inspirational sculpture. My legacy is to give a few the gift of bartending, which can either ensure them a life of easy one-night-stands and a tendency toward alcoholism or it can be their good fortune to never again make minimum wage again, regardless of one's education.
It is not a gift I will bestow on just anyone. The time and effort it takes to teach someone to memorize hundreds of drink recipes, smile under relentless pressure and deal with drunk people takes a special someone. Most importantly, the person must have a sick passion for doing dishes – as most of bartending is washing and polishing the hundreds of glasses that get used every evening.

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Deschutes Goes to Missouri?

Just more proof that beer is a friendly beverage.
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What is a “collaboration beer” exactly? We weren't quite sure until we learned more about the tag-team project Deschutes Brewery is engaging in with Kansas City's Boulevard Brewing company. It appears that Bend's largest brewery is teaming up with the Missouri-based craft brewer to create a white IPA, taking advantage of Boulevard's known ability to create quality Belgian-style beers.

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Out of Town 4/27 – 5/5: Portugal. The Man, Fleet Foxes, Menomena, McMenamins Crystal Hotel Opening with M. Ward

Heading to Portland? Check out one of these awesome shows while you’re there.
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Portugal. The Man
Word is that this band of former Alaskans never plays the same show twice, which is great for those of you who've had the pleasure of seeing them before. Portugal. The Man plays experimental, alt-rock and bring to mind bands like Muse and Grizzly Bear when playing their mellow yet completely rocking tunes. 9pm Roseland Theater.

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Our Picks for 4/27 – 5/5: Sara Jackson-Holman, Northwest Hoop Gathering, Floater, The Staxx Brothers, MadRad, The Big Wave Challenge and more

The Source Weekly’s best bets for an awesome week in Central Oregon.
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Last year, around this time, we introduced you to Sara Jackson-Holman, a Bend native who exploded onto the music scene with her debut disc, When You Dream, which showcased the pianist's dynamically sexy voice and Regina Spektor-like fusion of jazz and indie rock. If you haven't seen her yet, you owe it to yourself to check out one of Bend's finest young performers. Eric Tollefson, taking a break from prepping a new album of his own, opens the show. All ages. Children 10 and under free. $10 in adv at bendticket.com. 8pm. The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave.

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Shut Up and Drive, Oregonians

Shut the hell up and drive, people. And to reinforce the message, here's THE BOOT.
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Once upon a time not all that long ago, in a kingdom not much different from Oregon, there were no cell phones. And life was hard. But somehow, because they were tough and resourceful, the people of the kingdom managed to get by.
And then the Good Fairies Motorola and Nokia appeared and bestowed the wondrous gift of the cell phone upon the people, and they rejoiced. For behold, now they could call up and order a pepperoni pizza or text their BFFs and ask them what they thought of Justin Bieber's new haircut anywhere and at any time, even while driving around in their cars.

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Straight Poop Direct from Our Far-Flung Reporters to You

Scoop Lewis, Ace Reporter, covers all of the past week’s most newsworthy events in one column.
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Monday, April 18
Need a bill-payer loan? Standard & Poors lowers long-term credit outlook for US from “stable” to “negative.” Republicans in Congress stick out their tongues and go “Nyaaah, nyaaah!” … Chew on this: Pentagon investigation of Rolling Stone article in which Gen. Stanley McChrystal said, among other things, that Vice President Joe Biden could “bite him” clears McChrystal. Rolling Stone stands by its story … Haven't we seen this movie before? European Union seeks approval from UN to move ground troops into Libya to “secure sea and land corridors inside the country” … Move along, nothing to see here: Scientists surveyed by AP say health of Gulf of Mexico is back to normal one year after BP oil spill disaster … More green shoots: Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates for three Central Oregon counties fall, though all are still in double digits and Crook County's remains highest in state at 15.4%.

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