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Jan 19-25, 2012

Vol. 16, No. 3

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Local News

Where's Walden?: Critics charge Oregon's Congressman with playing politics with his public appearance

Protesters are seated in chairs near the door to the office and are reading through a list of their congressman's votes, statements and efforts over the past few years.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 18, 2012
Local News

Avalanches reported in CO backcountry

Beware! High avalanche risk in the backcountry.

By The Source Staff
Jan 20, 2012
Local News

Heck Yes, Winter!

Let is snow, more is on the way.

By The Source Staff
Jan 18, 2012
Local News

Nice Day for a Jog -- Seriously

Proof that some people will job in any weather.

By The Source Staff
Jan 18, 2012
Local News

Shooting the Breeze with the NYT's Andrew Ross Sorkin: Things I learned

Big brains in the world of economics offer insight.

By The Source Staff
Jan 18, 2012
Local News

Too Much of a Good Thing: Bachelor Closes

By The Source Staff
Jan 19, 2012
Local News

Mt Bachelor. It's a record. 35 in 24.

Record 24-hour snowfall hits Mt. Bachelor.

By The Source Staff
Jan 20, 2012
Local News

We Take it Back

By The Source Staff
Jan 20, 2012
Local News

Radical Band Tonight: Animal Eyes play the The Horned Hand. Cheap!

Tonight is a good night for indie folk rock and drinking beer with buddies.

By The Source Staff
Jan 20, 2012
Local News

Winter Rules

The weather redeems itself this weekend.

By The Source Staff
Jan 22, 2012
Local News

(Deschutes) Beer Is Back!

New menu items in a big new space.

By The Source Staff
Jan 24, 2012
Local News

Living History: A Conversation with 1961 freedom riders, tonight

Listen as Silver and Liggins relate how they supported nonviolent change during the civil-rights movement.

By The Source Staff
Jan 24, 2012

Editorial

All the Straight Poop on Mitt, Newt, Tim and the Two Rickys

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Editorial

Flip-Flopping on Waldo Lake

Whether Waldo Lake will continue to provide a near-pristine wilderness experience for Oregonians and visitors is far from clear.

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

More Concealed Handgun Paranoia

Debate over the issues of privacy, public safety and gun owners' rights.

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Which is Worse?

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

More People, Less Money, in Politics

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Dredging Mirror Pond Isn't the Answer

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012

Picks

Our Picks for 1/19-1/26

By Source Weekly
Jan 19, 2012

Chow

An Extremely Happy Hour: Joolz reminds us why it's still going strong

Happy hour at Joolz from 4pm-9pm.

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012

Film

Civilized Behavior: Roman Polanski takes you into the Carnage of parenting

Director Roman Polanski keeps the pace of a theatrical production and chose a wonderful cast in Carnage.

By Ross Leonard
Jan 20, 2012
Film

Low End Chills and Thrills: Contraband finally allows Iceland to get noticed for more than Bjork

Contraband, starring Mark Wahlberg, is the updated version of Lucio Fulci's Italian gangster splatter-fest of the same name.

By Morgan P Salvo
Jan 18, 2012
Film Events

Comics Vs. Video Games: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a fighter done right

Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is the ultimate version of an already solid fighting game.

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012

Sound Stories & Interviews

A Folk Hero: Peter Yarrow reflects on how his music helped change America

Yarrow intends to build a little community at the Tower Theatre on Saturday night.

By Source Weekly
Jan 18, 2012
Sound Stories & Interviews

The Underrated Genius of Danny Barnes

A Texas-bred, Seattle-based banjo and guitar player initially known as the front man of the Bad Livers.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 23, 2012

Outside Features

Goodbye, Bend: On five years of writing about sports and other things you might have cared about

Mike Bookey says his goodbye to the The Source Weekly and all the readers.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 23, 2012

Winter Adventure

The Science of Slickness: How and why road crews keep you safe in the snow

The procedures and chemical reactions that give our icy roads traction.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 23, 2012
Winter Adventure

The Science of Ski Wax: There's a lot more to it than melting a candle over the base of your favorite boards before heading out the door

Wax serves a necessary role in skiing, acting as both a sealant and a lubricant for your skis.

Jan 23, 2012
Winter Adventure

The More Things Change: Known by many names, Gore-Tex is the technology underlying all modern gear

The science behind how apparel keeps you warm.

By Source Weekly
Jan 23, 2012
Winter Adventure

Built for Speed: The Physics of the Winter Athlete Body

The physics and effects skiing has on the human body.

By Michelle Mercer
Jan 23, 2012
Winter Adventure

Lab Goggles Before Ski Goggles: Applying the scientific method to the Northwest's wacky weather

How the jet stream and the mountains effect our weather.

By Source Weekly
Jan 23, 2012