Our Strange Stud Fetish
It's one of those "66" days in Bend - 6 degrees on the thermometer and 6 inches of snow on the ground - so it seems like an appropriate time to talk about Central Oregonians' stud fetish.
Frumpy, Fugly Fun: Ugly Christmas sweater parties – the new intentionally tacky holiday tradition
Oh so tacky.Great aunts, grandmothers and the overzealous knitters in your family sometimes have the misguided idea that everyone should own a holiday sweater. While some are more "tasteful" in their selection process, others feel that nothing says "Happy Holidays" better than a blazing red knit creation complete with three dimensional snowmen, glitter, sewn-on ribbons…
Your All-Smiles-All-the-Time Newspaper
The Bulletin's copy desk must be under standing orders to put a positive spin on the headline of absolutely every story, no matter how grim the actual news is.
“Peace Bridge” Draws the Wrath of the Right
The right-wing Oregon Catalyst blog couldn't resist taking a poke at the Bend City Council for voting to designate the Portland Avenue bridge the "Peace Bridge."
The Right Stuff: Bleak Swedish vampire tale hits all the right veins
Oh, the sad plight of the young vampire.While it stands on its own as an atmospheric art movie, Let the Right One In could be interpreted as the ragingly popular Twilight's polar opposite - human boy meets vamp girl instead of the reverse. Adolescent love grows between pre-pubescent 12 year olds instead of hormone-frenzied 17…
Bad Humans, No Planet: Latest in end-times Keanu melodramas works…as a sleep-aid
Dude, I don’t need this. I was in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure.If you're like me, you may have serious concerns about the Keanu Reeves/apocalyptic-star-vehicle industry. Is the stock spiking? Plunging? Should we ask Congress for a bailout?
Well, with The Day the Earth Stood Still, an impossibly boring, humorless, pedestrian remake of the 1951…
Smashing Up the Midtown
What the hell is the "Domino Ron"?Those who've driven by the Midtown Music Hall in the past week may have noticed the boarded up window of the ballroom. Wondering what happened? Well, here's how we heard it: some dude - and we're guessing a rather drunken dude - tossed what is believed to be a…
It’s All Moon Mountain in 2009
Takin’ it to the Tower.We've hinted of this for a while, but now can finally confirm that 2009 will indeed yield a new disc from local acoustic powerhouse Moon Mountain Ramblers.
Judge Declares Open Season for Libel on Web
An Oregon judge has handed down a ruling that will make it easier for anonymous posters to libel people on-line - and make it just about impossible for people who are libeled to do anything about it.
Prime Timers: Local musicians Bo Reynolds and Carl Ventis prove they have staying power
We spend a lot of ink on the up-and-coming local musicians, sometimes forgetting about the legions of older, more experienced musicians. Bo Reynolds and Carl Ventis are two older and wiser artists that have just released new albums. Both have been on the scene for a while. Both have released albums for one simple reason:…
Running (or not) On Empty: The B Foundation provides some roadside assistance
This is a little more serious than the out-of-gas scenario.The B Foundation has AAA. And this is a damn good thing because the Los Angeles-based surf rock band has run out of gas and found itself stranded on the side of the road somewhere outside of Pueblo, Colo. This is unfortunate, but bassist Jason Moorehead,…
Our Picks for the Week of 12/17-12/25
The B-Foundation, Mirf the Bing friday 19 These guys rolled through in October to fill the opening slot for Slightly Stoopid and now they're back with their own headlining show and hopefully a full tank of gas. We'll let you in on that inside joke - all you have to do is flip the page…
Finally!: The snow is here, so start making plans
PHEW! Let It Snow!Patience is a virtue. Not one of mine, but sometimes you have no choice. As Tom Petty used to croon, "The waiting is the hardest part." We can all breathe a sigh of relief now that the long wait is over. A beautiful full moon snowstorm finally blew in last Friday night,…
Fight For Your Right
This week's Letter of the Week comes in from a man we know only as "Hob." We can't think of a more pressing issue for our city than the injustices heaped upon the legion's of revelers who, too drunk to make it back downtown to pick up their cars before the stroke of noon, find…
Bring Back the Vuarnets
Go figure, haven't opened your rag in quite some time due to its dissapointing (SIC) content, but seeing as it was either The Source or People magazine, I opted for the former. Wow! What a surprise! Right there in front of my eyes, a whole OUTDOORS section dedicated to some self-congratulating "writer" touting her experiences…
Candy Cigarettes Need to Go
Bend's newest store, Powell's Sweet Shoppe on Wall Street, is a delight for kids and grownups alike: a treat for the eyes and the spirit. Yet it hits a sour note with the inclusion of candy cigarettes on its shelves.
A Familiar Ring
I was reading the article that Eric Flowers wrote about the status of the Bend UGB. I do not think that the citizens of Bend want to or should pay for a bridge that just services land owned by Matt Day, Brooks Resources, Millers and Coats.
Bank Blast Preventable
Sounds like Darwin's' theory was definitely at work there. It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of - cops bring the bomb (or "suspicious device") into the bank and employees are still in the building? What f***ing idiots! Any 3rd grader knows you don't just pick the (thing) up and carry it somewhere.
Pedal to the Metal
Yippee! Gas prices are down! Now we can all dust off our gas-guzzling pick-ups and SUVs and get 'em back on the road. We sure don't need to use any of those sissy gas-conserving driving habits either.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend's housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant industry. Last week news got out that Volo, the upscale urban-style eatery on Bond Street, had quietly closed its doors.
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
The latest casualty on the Central Oregon dining sceneThe fallout from Bend’s housing crash continues to ripple through the broader local economy, particularly the restaurant industry. Last week news got out that Volo, the upscale urban-style eatery on Bond Street, had quietly closed its doors.
Carnivores Can’t Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money
The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don’t feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the Tumalo Feed Company. I’ve been eating there since the early ’90s and can honestly say I’ve never had anything but a good meal there. Consistency, as well as generous portions…
Carnivores Can’t Go Wrong: Tumalo Feed Co. remains right on the money
The Tumalo JartiniCraving a good steak, but don't feel like getting all gussied up and blowing your whole paycheck on dinner? You might consider the Tumalo Feed Company. I've been eating there since the early '90s and can honestly say I've never had anything but a good meal there. Consistency, as well as generous portions…
Rescue Me: Cash-strapped owners are ditching horses and not always humanely
Recession and rising hay prices have made it harder for rescues to get animals adopted. Tiffany Offsteader carries a pocketful of carrots and wears a smile to her reunion with Montana, an 8-year-old quarter horse that she bought for her daughter five years ago. But it's a bittersweet meeting as Offsteader reaches across the fence…
A Cozy Little Business Get-Together
Legal scholars have a saying that hard cases make bad law. Political scientists should have a version that says hard times make bad policies.
Bend, like the rest of the country, is in the midst of some hard times and they're likely to get even harder. To help them figure out how to help the…
The Loafer Lob Heard Round the World: Bush’s dodge ball skills, cooling out in Dubai, and more.
So Shoe Me!
The face that launched a thousand shoes.In a Los Angeles Times article this week, former Secret Service agent Patrick J. Lennon was quoted as saying, "Thank God, Bush apparently played a little dodge ball when he was younger." You probably know what this former agent is talking about, but if somehow you…
On-Line Games Let You Give It Your Best Shoe
Are you sick, tired, fed up, disgusted, depressed and angry after eight long, long, LONG years of George W. Bush? Do you wish there was something you could do to get him out of the White House sooner?
