Reader Survey: What wireless speaker system are you using?
SOUND reviewed the new Big Jambox wireless speaker system from Jawbone and you can read what we thought of it when you pick up this week’s issue of the Source on Thursday. In the meantime, we thought we’d find out from our readers what you use to stream music when you want to listen to Billy Ocean with a little…
Wyden Blocks Warrantless Wiretapping Extension
Sen. Ron Wyden teamed up with Colorado Democrat Mark Udall to block the Obama administrations effort to extend the surveillance law that has resulted in a broad warrantless wiretapping campaign of American citizens.
Merkely Takes on Organic Farm Insurance
Owning and operating a small independent farm is no small undertaking. When it comes to small “organic” farms the hurdles are even more daunting.
Police Release Robbery Photo
Police have released a photo of the suspect in a daytime holdup of the U.S.
More on Stand Your Ground: In 2007 vigilante Joe Horn helped pave the way for Zimmerman
The more I read, the more I think Stand Your Ground laws are ridiculous. Take, for example, the case of Texas’ Joe Horn, a 62-year-old white man who shot and killed two men of Afro-Latino descent after he caught the pair breaking into his neighbor’s house.
Your Weekend Music Lineup:Thursday-Monday
Looking for something to do this weekend? The upcoming music lineup is looking mighty fine with a little something for everyone coming to town in the next five days. Tonight, locals Tone Red will be at Silvermoon Brewing with their country-rock and soothing female vocals.
LSA Off the Hook (partially) on Noise Ordinance
The Bend City Council is taking some flak after approving a new noise ordinance last night giving the city manager the right to waive parts of the rules and exempting the Les Schwab Amphitheater from the law during daytime hours. It was a 6-1 vote with Jim Clinton opposed.
African Photo Safari
It is a funny feeling when you see your first Elephant in the wild after a long Journey from Bend to Namibia. Waiting at the famous waterhole of Okaukuejo in Namibia’s stunning Etosha National Park we had our cameras ready for any upcoming highlights.
Accelerate Bend Workshop Dates Announced
You probably have some pretty good ideas for how this town could be cooler. And unlike your coworkers, these guys actually want to listen to you.
Just Admit It, Mitt
With scissors in hand, 18-year old Mitt Romney led a posse of six fellow prep school seniors (including the school’s wrestling champion) in an assault on John Lauber, the school’s nonconformist. Five of the assailants have recalled the incident with regret, calling it a “vicious hack job” and “a senseless, stupid, idiotic thing to do.
Peace and Quiet Awaits on the Eastside
To all of those westside noise bemoaners, I have a simple proposition for you. I am willing to trade you straight across, my eastside abode for yours. I don’t care about the size or condition of your house, I’m just looking to get back to the neighborhood that I was priced out of about eight…
Fear Their Vision
Writing to encourage Central Oregon citizens, especially women and feminist men, to protest The (Bend) Bulletin’s support of the GOP Nominee for President, M. Romney. The GOP has taken women’s status to 1950 conditions [by] removing or limiting abortion rights state by state, removing support for Planned Parenthood, women’s health, and children’s health services. The…
Flavored Milk: How Sweet It Ain’t
Everybody seems to agree that milk is good for kids. It’s got protein, calcium, Vitamin D and other nourishing stuff. But when milk is tarted up with sugar or high fructose corn syrup and flavorings to make it taste like chocolate, strawberry or root beer, the benefits become a lot less clear. Many nutritionists and…
Stand Down or Stand Your Ground?: Critics say self defense laws like Oregon’s and Florida’s go too far
On a warm night in the summer of 2007, Sarah Keirstead awoke around 3 a.m. to the sound of someone in her bedroom. At first, Sarah, paralyzed by fear, could do nothing. Eventually she squeaked, “Matt, there’s a man in our room.” Her husband, laying next to her, was still asleep. Matt Keirstead awoke just…
Our Picks for 06/06 – 06/10
Sisters Rodeo wednesday 6 through sunday 10 We told you last week, we’re telling you again. Get off yer duff and git over to the rodeo! Events start Wednesday with a full night of bull riding. Friday kicks off the first full rodeo performance. Saturday is a honky tonk parade. And Sunday is a cowboy…
The Sound Of Generation Y: Exploring the rock and roll rites of passage in Bend
Hail hail to the good times ‘cause rock has got the right of way We ain’t no legend, ain’t no cause We’re just livin’ for today — For Those About to Rock, AC/DC The sun had just filtered through the dark, frozen clouds on a cold Sunday afternoon as I sat down with Leo Dolan,…
The Land of Sex-cess Glam-Rapper Mickey Avalon doesn’t stray from what he knows
How does a guy rebound from growing up with a drug dealing mom and a heroin-addicted father? After sufficiently distancing himself from those demons, he becomes a rap artist with smooth flow, an edgy presentation and sex on the brain. Hollywood hip-hop artist Mickey Avalon leveraged all of those characteristics when he recorded his sophomore…
Getting Better All the Time: Big turnout expected for Pride festival this weekend
Here’s a short list of things gay people have to be happy about these days: The repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. A second trouncing of Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage, this time, in February, by a federal appeals court. Same sex marriage endorsements by Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Colin Powell, the NAACP,…
Werking It: Fresh faces and handcrafted beer make Old Mill Brew Werks worth another look
Many Bend beer lovers have yet to discover a recent addition to Bend’s Ale Trail. Tucked above the Old Mill on Upper Terrace Drive, Old Mill Brew Werks offers twelve microbrews on tap—including six of its own—and a “pub-fusion” menu to make you thirst for another pint. The restaurant opened 18 months ago, but changed…
Little Bites: More Thai, Oh My!: Longtime members of the Thai restaurant community branch out
Angel Thai is opening a second location on the westside. The restaurant has been operated out of its Division Street location for about five years after a relocation from La Pine. The new restaurant will open in the former Sumi’s space on College Way near the Chevron gas station. This second incarnation will be slightly…
Trickery and Deceit: Snow White and the Huntsman is too Grimm for its own good
First-time Director Rupert Sanders creates a Ridley Scott-like (see above) vision with a non-stop onslaught of different lands and sets of CGI greatness. There’s an impressive Dark Forest with its twisting gnarled branches, nasty monstrous troll and clams that ooze motor oil. The Enchanted Forest is something altogether spectacular with its fairies, mushrooms-with-bulging- eyeballs and…
Ode to My Thong
YAY!! Summer’s here! And that means two things: 1) There’s an anus-load of new TV shows to watch, and 2) my thong finally gets to emerge from hibernation! (Naturally, number two is far more important than number one, which is why I’ll spend the bulk of this column talking about number two.) Oh thong, how…
River Ways: Watershed summit turns students into scientists, speakers and artists
If science can be blended with the arts, Wolftree and The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council have found the path. The proof of that was well demonstrated recenlty at Mount Bachelor Village Conference Center in Bend during the annual Students Speak: A Watershed Summit. Schools from throughout Central Oregon took part in the event, including: Sisters…
Your Essential Bend Pride Week Events List
This year’s LGBTQ Pride Week promises to be bigger and more boisterous than ever before with a slew of social events and celebrations throughout. Below is a list of events where you can mix, mingle or just show your solidarity.
