KBND: Flying on One (Right) Wing
The EYE doesn't generally pay much attention to talk radio, but the other day we wandered over to KBND's website to check out the program lineup. We found it covers the full spectrum of political opinion … if by "full spectrum" you mean everything from the right to the far right to the lunatic-fringe right.
Racist? Who, Us?
The following item was posted this morning by "I Am Coyote" on the NW Republican blog. The EYE believes it speaks for itself:
Shepherd’s House Under Fire Again
The Shepherd's House, a "faith-based" mission on Division Street in Bend that gives food, shelter and counseling to up to 60 homeless men, might have to turn some of them away if an appeal by the owner of a nearby property succeeds.
It’s Obama in a Landslide!
Hillary Clinton edged out Barack Obama in the nationwide Super Tuesday primaries, but she got clobbered in Deschutes County.
Bachelor Meltdown?
The recent comments by David Rosell, chairman of the Bend Chamber of Commerce, regarding the skiing at Mt. Bachelor are extremely short-sighted. In 20 years' time the Bend Chamber will be considering installing a monorail up to Mt. Bachelor to facilitate all the winter visitors to Central Oregon.
Year-Around Film: BendFilm and the Tower team up to revamp The Series
BendFilm and the Tower kick off the Series with the Breast Cancer DiariesFor a few days in October, the Tower Theatre becomes home to the BendFilm festival, packing the historic venue with diehard film buffs, as well as locals who just like to get a taste of independent cinema without leaving town. But when the…
Air-Power to the People: Pirate Radio USA gives media to the masses
These pirates don’t have scurvy.This is one of those highly entertaining, insightful, humorous, fact-filled documentaries that can be enjoyed by those on both sides of the political fence, despite its clear agenda. I saw this movie at the BendFilm Festival and was glad to see our local community radio station KPOV 106.7 FM bringing the…
Bluegrass and Newgrass: Acoustic sounds new and old hit Bend this week
Poor Man's Whiskey Taking a stab at replicating Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon isn't completely new - several bands have pulled off the rock opera in its entirety, but to play the entire record with in a bluegrass vein? That takes some guts. But San Francisco's Poor Man's Whiskey isn't backing down to…
Random Thought While Watching the SuperBowl
How fast are you?Any doubt that sports and politics don't mix? Perhaps, you missed the usual pre-game shots of American troops in Iraq. Or the flyover by United States Air Force. Yeah, nothing like a bit of compulsory patriotism with your professional football. And, just how American is the NFL? If Left Field had the…
Inspiration in Salt Lake: More dispatches from Utah
Conservation Alliance Tackling Maple Canyon In 1989, four main players in the outdoor industry identified a very important need to protect and preserve wild places in the great outdoors. The North Face, REI, Patagonia, and Kelty determined they were providing people with the equipment necessary to enjoy wilderness and wild places, but doing little to…
Far Off Places: Café 3456
I have always loved airports. Even now, when the experience means throwing away expensive perfume and padding through security barefoot, airports still represent the possibilities of distant locales and reunions with loved ones. It is the hope of travel, whether near or far, big plane or small, that evokes a palpable human electricity in all…
Far Off Places: Café 3456
I have always loved airports. Even now, when the experience means throwing away expensive perfume and padding through security barefoot, airports still represent the possibilities of distant locales and reunions with loved ones. It is the hope of travel, whether near or far, big plane or small, that evokes a palpable human electricity in all…
Life in Sci-Fi: Talking Star Wars with Pinback
Like to rock, don’t like talkRob Crow is in a band, but doesn't seem all that jazzed to be talking about his music. He's polite and seems to appreciate that we're writing about him, but not all that enthused to discuss his much-revered new record. But when I bring up Star Wars … there's a…
Civil Union Victory
Justice delayed is justice denied, says the old maxim. But we believe hundreds of gay and lesbian couples in Oregon would disagree. For them justice was still something to celebrate, even though it had been delayed a little while.
A Silent Killer? As police use of Tasers increases, so do the questions
Growing up, inventor Jack Cover was a fan of the fictional boy detective and scientist Tom Swift. So when he came up with a new device that could bring down people at a distance with a jolt of electricity, he playfully named it "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle."
Schralping the Butte
Kyle Ohlson lays it down on PBEvery few years a snowfall comes along that allows us to indulge in some unusual fantasies. An igloo in the front yard? Check. An Apple computer logo snow sculpture on Franklin? Check. The most recent in-town dumps allowed a few determined DIYers to do what many skiers and boarders…
Don’t Fall For The Spin
It is interesting that Bruce Miller saw fit to highlight and conclude his article with the following quote from Bill Friedman, "The disagreement comes about because some owners believe that somehow, magically, they ain't going to have to pay for it (the repairs)." Unless by "some people" Friedman is referring to the Papes and by…
The Problem: Too Many People
I am pleased to see that the recent Climate Teach-Ins drew so much attention. One question: Who is talking about population growth as a driver of climate change? My guess is that it's still too volatile a topic for anyone - politicians, newspapers, even students - to talk about.
