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May 21-27, 2009

Vol. 13, No. 21

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Local News

Republicanomics, Explained

Having a hard time understanding the Republican position on Oregon's economic problems? It's easy once you grasp the basic principles of Republicanomics.

By The Source Staff
May 24, 2009
Local News

Right-Winger Wilts on the Waterboard

Is waterboarding "torture"? One right-wing radio host in Chicago insisted it isn't, and was willing to back up his stand by getting waterboarded himself -

By The Source Staff
May 23, 2009
Local News

How Stressed Out Are We? Map Tells the Tale

Feeling stressed by the Great Recession? You've got reason to be. According to a new map put together by The Associated Press, Central Oregon is

By The Source Staff
May 21, 2009
Local News

Prediction: The Bottom's Still a Long Way Off

Oregon still has the second-highest unemployment rate in the US, but some see a silver lining in the fact that at least the rate didn't

By The Source Staff
May 20, 2009
Local News

When The Well Runs Dry

Shortly before the Oregon Legislature released its revenue forecast last week, providing details of its budget for the fiscal biennium, State Economist Tom Potiowsky issued

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Local News

A Burning Question: To fight fire, fight forest development

Spring is here, and the forest fire season will soon be upon us. Every year,the cost of fighting forest fires increases so that now, firefighting

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009

Editorial

We Need A New Drug: Deliberate distractions, ailing insurance giants and more!

The author has been sent on the road to discover a lost country formerly known as America. He is reporting from a closed car dealership,

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Editorial

Imperfect Progress on Skyline Forest

Skyline Forest from Bend German statesman Otto von Bismarck defined politics as "the art of the possible." American economist John Kenneth Galbraith disagreed. "Politics is

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Miss Americas Gay Bashing Breasts

Carrie Prejean's topless photos and her anti-gay rhetoric illuminate the link between those two great American institutions: gay-bashing and pornography. As pre-teen boys start to

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Packed Like Sardines

This week's letter comes from K. Golding who zeros in on annoying driving habits. On the eve of Memorial Day weekend and the official start

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor

The More Things Change

Meg says old school Republicans are scared. Well, what exactly is a new school Republican? What do they believe? That gay marriage should remain illegal,

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Give Em A Bootstrap!

Well these folks seem to be popping up everywhere and most of them are none too bright! I have witnessed countless situations with the Bend

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Too Hump To Handle

You know what I'm tired of...? People who bash I Love Television and its ingenious author, Steven Humphrey! There have been weeks when the only

By Eric Flowers
May 20, 2009

Book Talk

Book Review: Thanks for the Memories, George

By Mike Bookey
May 20, 2009

Chow

Zydeco Steps on 28's Turf: Is Bond Street big enough for the both of them?

By Alice Finer
May 20, 2009
Chow

Zydeco Steps on 28's Turf: Is Bond Street big enough for the both of them?

By Alice Finer
May 20, 2009
Beer & Drink

A Good Thumping

By Mike Bookey
May 20, 2009

Film

Lofty Expectations: Pixar's Up plays its best card early, leaving simple summer adventure

By Mike Bookey
May 20, 2009
Film

Enliven Up!: Twisting pretzel regime needs a boost

By Mike Bookey
May 20, 2009
Film Events

Bikini Kill: The first deliberate attempt to lower the bar

By Mike Bookey
May 20, 2009

Sound Stories & Interviews

CD Review: Mostly Mostest

By The Source Staff
May 20, 2009
Sound Stories & Interviews

Beyond Sonic Intentions: Heavyweight Dub Champion finally unleashes its second brain-bending album

By The Source Staff
May 20, 2009
Sound Stories & Interviews

Gorge Yourself: Anybody heading up to Sasquatch?

By Anne Pick
May 20, 2009

Natural World

Too Hot To Handle: A Great Horned Owl is electrocuted on power pole near Sisters

Last meal for an electrocuted Great Horned Owl found on a CEC power pole near Plainview Road.The owl pictured above electrocuted on the top of

By Jim Anderson
May 20, 2009
Outside Features

Red Sox Hate-ion

By The Source Staff
May 20, 2009
Outside Features

It Takes a Village (to do PPP): Results and ruminations from race day

What a race! Tutu-Licious edged out the D&D Girls by 28 seconds as the fastest women's team in 2:02:20.It's Monday morning after PPP weekend and

By Pam Stevenson
May 20, 2009

Dining Guide

Calling All High Chairs

Flatbread hits all the right notes when it's family time.When you've got kids in tow, eating out is a luxury. But sometimes it's also a

By Eric Flowers
May 21, 2009
Dining Guide

Suds and Grub

Chef Matt Neltner from Deschutes Brewery with anothr perfect pairing.Any decent cooking or etiquette class arms you with the basic knowledge that red wines go

By Mike Bookey
May 21, 2009
Dining Guide

Restaurant of the Year: Ariana

By Eric Flowers
May 21, 2009