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Sunlight-powered homes generating all they need
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, buildings in the residential and commercial sectors account for 40% of the total energy consumption in the U.S. Green homes and buildings are helping immensely with reducing energy requirements, but homeowners can do even more to help offset dependence on fossil fuels. The solution is to build or retrofit homes to be Net Zero or Zero Energy.
Aug 14, 2019
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Smoke Signals
Deschutes County plans to add a measure to the 2020 ballot, asking residents to weigh in on future marijuana growing operations
In making a decision during their Aug. 8 Deschutes County Board meeting to "opt out" of allowing further marijuana business applications, commissioners have ensured that the country mouse/city mouse fight over cannabis farms will go through the 2020 election. And perhaps beyond.
By Jeremy Dickman
Aug 14, 2019
Smoke Signals Deschutes County cannabis 2020 ballot
Source Spotlight
A passion for education; an equity champion
Joshua Langlais is a local photographer and the creator of A Community Thread, a project for which he interviews folks on the subject of community, its importance, and how we function as individuals within it. This is an excerpt from his interview with Christy Walker in July.
By Joshua Langlais
Aug 14, 2019
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Advice & Fun
Being in a relationship can have some costs, but ideally, they don't include hiring a private detective with a team of tracking dogs
Assertiveness Draining I met a guy, and he was very enthusiastic, calling and texting multiple times every day, almost obsessively.
By Amy Alkon
Aug 14, 2019
Advice & Fun Assertiveness physical
Advice & Fun
Gun Talk with your host, The Glib Sociopath
By Tom Tomorrow
Aug 14, 2019
Advice & Fun
Advice & Fun
I want to suggest that you be very dynamic and enterprising as you go after what you want and need
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Moray eels have two sets of jaws.
By Rob Brezsny
Aug 14, 2019
Advice & Fun
Advice & Fun
Families are cutting back. Why can't the guv'mint?
By Jen Sorensen
Aug 14, 2019
Advice & Fun
Advice & Fun
The desire for revenge is basically the urge to punish people who’ve harmed us
The Feud Pyramid
Two weeks ago, I finally dumped my totally abusive jerk of a boyfriend.
By Amy Alkon
Aug 7, 2019
Advice & Fun Relationship revenge
Art Watch
Rimrock Gallery showcases fine art reflective of the West
The doors of a new gallery opened up this past weekend in Prineville, and the community came out to celebrate. Pamela Claflin—who started Bend's Mockingbird Gallery in 1989 and sold it in 2007—is behind the new venture.
By Teafly Peterson
Aug 7, 2019
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Culture Features
The Sunriver Music Festival enters its 42nd year, with a focus on the power of love
Since 1978, the Sunriver Music Festival has been bringing an eclectic mix of music to Central Oregon, supplying many talented musicians with a platform to perform. It might seem silly, but the festival was all sparked by Ray Fabrizio—former principal flute player at the festival—telling his wife and friends that there were "pretty good acoustics in here" as they walked through Sunriver's Great Hall.
By Isaac Biehl
Aug 7, 2019
Culture Features Sunriver Music Festival orchestra Westwater Arts
Advice & Fun
Freaks like me appreciate creative egotists like you
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I am overjoyed that you're not competing for easy rewards or comparing yourself to the mediocre crowd.
By Rob Brezsny
Aug 7, 2019
Advice & Fun
Take Me Home
What can delay closing of escrow?
The dream property is in escrow, the home inspection contingency has been removed and it looks like it's smooth sailing to close the transaction. What could go wrong?
Aug 7, 2019
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