Senate Shocker: Novick Leads by 12
KATU-TV in Portland is reporting a stunning development in the Oregon Democratic Senate race: Outsider Steve Novick is leading insider Jeff Merkley by double digits in a recently completed poll.
The Media Circus Comes to Town
Under the headline "You Knew It Had to Happen," Jake at the Utterly Boring blog reports that T-shirts commemorating Bend's Famous Pregnant Man will go on sale soon.
Telling Tall Tales on the Campaign Trail
At his campaign appearance at Bend High last week, Bill Clinton told a hair-raising horror story to illustrate how screwed up America's health care system is. An uninsured pregnant woman in Ohio couldn't afford prenatal care and was turned away by a hospital because she couldn't pay $100 up front, Clinton said. Later, she died…
Sneaking Jesus Into the Classroom
When The EYE spotted an "In My View" column by somebody named Stephen Williams in this morning's Bulletin, bells went off.
Racism Is Real
The next time the Source asks people on the street about racism, you might want to ask one or two members of a racial minority who might have experienced racism and pure hatred first-hand. You might get some more informed opinions. I am an Asian-American. For those new to the lingo, that means I was…
Hype and Hysteria at Trader Joe’s
Are people in Bend crazy? It's hard to draw any other conclusion from the spectacle of more than 100 of them standing outside in the cold and rain last week waiting for the grand opening of Trader Joe's.
How the Government Spreads STDs
Shall it be the function of the state to spread sexually transmitted diseases? In its Hardwick decision the Supreme Court inadvertently assigned to the function of the state the transmission of sexual diseases. Writing for the majority, Sandra Day O'Connor asserted that the state should continue, by criminal sanction, to uphold anti-sodomy laws to suppress…
Local Businesses Make Bend Special
A few weeks ago the Source reported on the status of Bend's last independent video store, Westside Video. I was reminded of the importance of such small businesses when my daughter and I recently rode our bikes to Westside Video to rent a movie. Locally owned businesses such as Devores Good Foods, Ranch Records, The…
Show Some Respect
When you placed "Third Street Moses" in the paper, did you take into consideration: * The individual's history and who he is. * The fact that he did not consent to his photo being taken. For those of us who are familiar with this individual, it is disappointing that the Source would lower itself to…
Bend Living Gets Greenwashed
When I saw that Bend Living had released its first "green issue" last month, I must say I found a great deal of irony. When you have a magazine that mainly deals with a) the burgeoning resort communities that cut down our beautiful landscapes, b) small boutique stores downtown that ship in their overpriced imported…
Hydrophobia
health of Migratory birds are just one of the concerns raised by opponents of the project. SUMMER LAKE - This is a place the phrase "austere beauty" might have been invented to describe. High, rocky ridges dusted with early-spring snow ring a desert plateau sweeping down to a broad expanse of water. The only sounds…
Empire Builders: Coll’s new epic chronicles the powerful Bin Laden clan
They descend from a patriarch who made a fortune in the wild west of early 20th century capitalism. Their family history is haunted by airplane crashes, illegitimate children, and the great expectations of a public life. Many of them were educated at elite preps schools and America's best universities. They are not the Kennedys, but…
The Healthy Yard Pledge: A “greener” yard and garden is the goal
Look forward to summer! Ringlet and Hairstreaks on Oregon Sunshine in my backyard. Well, now that winter is on the wane, it's time to warm your soul a little by looking forward to summer and short-sleeve gardening. (Don't let all the snow fool you, this is just a normal Central Oregon spring – honest!) …
Spring Road Trip: Teton adventures and local trail building
trekking the tetons over spring break. Jackson, Wyoming Spring break is always a great time for a road trip and a good excuse to sample outdoor adventures in other areas. With that in mind, my wife, Molly, and I headed east to Jackson, Wyoming for a week of outdoor adventure. Arriving in Jackson Friday afternoon,…
Army of Two is better than one: Get cooperative with “Army of Two”
cool stuff happens in the future. "Army of Two" for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 shows that the buddy genre is alive and well. Published by Electronic Arts (EA) and using the Unreal 3 Engine, this third-person shooter is a nice change from all the first-person shooters out there. The story is about two fictionalized…
Just Run Away, Please: Run, Fat Boy, Run never leaves the starting line
No, that's not your spin class.The funniest thing about this movie is its title. Other than that, the talents of Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria are totally wasted. It is corny from the second it starts, and the corn never stops. Fat Boy is schmaltzy, poorly written, not-so-well acted and just plain BORING!…
New Eats In the Old Mill: Fireside Red brings tapas to the riverbank
Sublime Richness At Fireside RedLocated in the upper Old Mill area, Fireside Red bills itself as featuring "American Tapas with global influences." The menu is chock full of eclectic eats served as small portions or as "family style" dishes designed to share. The space is upbeat and lively, with an open kitchen and six-seat chef's…
New Eats In the Old Mill: Fireside Red brings tapas to the riverbank
Sublime Richness At Fireside RedLocated in the upper Old Mill area, Fireside Red bills itself as featuring “American Tapas with global influences.” The menu is chock full of eclectic eats served as small portions or as “family style” dishes designed to share. The space is upbeat and lively, with an open kitchen and six-seat chef’s…
After the (Wind)fall: How MIT math nerds beat the House in 21
Kenny Rogers was a much better gambler.Greed and need fuel our hero's intoxication with Las Vegas. And director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde) sets up a house of cards in the film adaptation of Ben Mezrich's best-selling book, Bringing Down the House, which follows the true-life adventure of several MIT braniacs - led by math whiz…
From the Brain of a Rock Star Genious
Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks Real Emotional Trash Matador Records I've been pondering for a week if we have reached a place in time where we can discuss Stephen Malkmus without mentioning his long-time 1990s band Pavement. OK, we haven't. For two decades Malkmus has contributed dozens of unique recordings to our collective ears. But…
Still Stirring It Up: The Subhumans’ Three Decades of Fury
You don't see punk faces like that these days.The Subhumans have been pushing buttons for a quarter century, letting their frustrations with the world loose on stage while challenging audiences to rethink their values. The guitar riffs are infectious, the bass lines are distinctive, and the beats are furious, keeping new generations interested in the…
Power of Youth: Jackie Greene talks about playing the Dead and the tides of change
Such a nice looking boy, that Jackie Greene.Jackie Greene's electrified Americana sound has led many listeners to assume that the music is being made by a man much older than Greene's 27 years. It's been that way since he snuck onto the scene about a half decade ago. His music incorporates styles that became popular…
Slick Willy on the Stump: After all these years, the big guy still has it
Notes? He don't need no stikin' notes. Hillary's husband looks quite a lot older than when he left the White House nearly eight long, long, long years ago. The hair is snow-white now and the gray suit fits a little snugly around the waistline. But, damn, Slick Willy has still got it. Bill Clinton…
Dirty Harry vs. The Terminator: California Spurning, Carla Bruni and More
Your Terminated, "S"ucker. Carla Has the Brits Swooning Members of the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Fan Club - which includes Upfront, we are proud to state - will be happy to know that they'll have an opportunity next month to purchase a nude photograph of the French first lady. The catch is that it's expected to…
Mike Dugan and Measure
Five years ago David Black made a big mistake. He got into an illegal nighttime drag race against two other cars on O.B. Riley Road. Danielle Gates, the driver of one of the other cars, lost control of her car on a curve and slammed into the side of an oncoming van. Gates and…
