Merkley Steals a March on Novick
The two leading candidates for the Oregon Democratic Senate nomination, Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick, are trying to outdo each other in demonstrating their opposition to the Iraq war.
Bulletin Editorial Page Clobbers a Straw Man
At the bottom of the front page of The Bulletin's Local section this morning there's a news story headlined "Study: 350 Oregonians die each year due to no insurance."
Making a List and Checking it Twice: Smith Keeping them in the garage, French men in their pants
In Washington, Golf Becomes a Handicap
Oregon Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is one of Capitol Hill's most enthusiastic and skillful golfers - so much so that he made Golf Digest's 2005 list of Washington's Top 200 Golfers.
But Gordo's name is missing from the 2007 list. Smith, whose handicap was given as 4.5…
In Search of the Honest Pint: A pint is 16 ounces – except (sometimes) when it’s a pint of beer
The cup never lies.It seems pretty simple: A pint equals 16 ounces. So when you go into a bar, pub or restaurant and order a pint of beer you'll get 16 ounces of beer, right?
Well, maybe. Or maybe you'll get only 14 ounces. Or 13, or even 12. Like most naïve beer drinkers,…
It’s All About Water: The Oregon Water Handbook examines our relationship with the liquid of life
It's All About WaterThe Oregon Water Handbook examines our relationship with the liquid of lifeBy Jim AndersonIt seems every newscaster you watch on TV or hear on the radio seems to think that ideal weather condition in Central Oregon is clear skies. Rain and snow suggest bad news. Not in my book! Rain means water…
The Senate’s “Dr. No”
There are traditions that are inspiring, like laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day. There are traditions that are fun, like trimming the Christmas tree or ridiculing American Idol.
Breaking the Mold: Heavyweight Dub’s A.P.O.S.T.L.E. takes Longfellow over Snoop
The many faces of A.P.O.S.T.L.E.Hip-hop artist, educator and social activist A.P.O.S.T.L.E's first live performance was a reading of "Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. He was in the second grade.
"I instinctively put rhythm to it in order to better memorize it," he said of the reading. "I started writing my own poetry a…
Time’s Up: Greg Bryce of blackflowersblacksun isn’t singing the blues about heading back to work
That’s the sort of excitement that gets you through a summer in the wild.Just as he's done every spring for nearly two decades Greg Bryce will soon pack up and leave Bend for the remote wilderness of Alaska. With him will go blackflowersblacksun, the blues project that he's cultivated into a local favorite during his…
Blockbusted: What happened to the neighborhood video store?
Damian SchmittThere's no blue collars or khakis. No life-size posters of Morgan Freeman. And if it wasn't clear from the rows of indie and foreign films and the vintage VHS tapes for rent, then owner Damian Schmitt's tattoos and lamb chops could surely leave no doubt - you're not at Blockbuster.
The owner of Westside…
City Beat: Candidates, Jobs, and Flags
Return of Eckman Kathie Eckman, the longtime Bend city councilor and former mayor announced late last week that she will be coming out of retirement from city politics and again seek a spot on the city council. Eckman, who served on the council in spurts from 1980 until 2000, including a stint as mayor from…
The Importance of Erin Andrews
There are a lot of litmus tests for sports fans. There's your Superfan who can tell what years that Sandy Koufax won the Cy Young and what his ERA was in each of those seasons. There's The Schwab - ESPN's in house statistician turned game show/freak show on Stump the Schwab - who can tell…
Going with the Flow
Spring time is the right timeAh, March. The sweet smell of spring is in the air. Flowers are soon to bloom, songbirds are starting to sing, and migratory species - including violet green swallows – are soon to return. And the skies are beginning to clear. The mountains stand tall and proud, displaying their wintry…
Spring training is over
It's that time of year again. And if you love baseball and own one of the major video game consoles, then it's time to "play ball." "Major League Baseball 2K8", or "MLB 2K8", for short is an improvement over last year's game. When the 2K6 version of this game came out, it had a lot…
The Joke is on Us
Rumors have been swirling that the closure of Jokers Bar and Grill (the downtown nightclub/disaster in the former Elks building on Greenwood) is imminent. No surprise after owner Todd Sampson and his wife we’re recently charged with writing tens of thousands of dollars in bad checks in an apparent attempt to keep the bar afloat.
Pre-Historically Crappy
Where is siegfried when you need him. From the director responsible for Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow comes a movie without "day" in the title. I didn't care for Independence Day and Day After Tomorrow is one of the worst movies ever made. As if that's not enough, Emmerich's list of credits also…
High-Level Hanky Panky: The heist film gets even grittier
No Life Til Leather The title of the new heist thriller, The Bank Job, doesn't begin to describe the twists and turns this film takes, as it delves into 1970s British society. What initially appears to be another buddy-burglary story, much like the Ocean franchise, Snatch, or The Italian Job, instead unravels into a Serpico-style…
Dinner Club Rules!
As of late, Bend is becoming known as a food destination. It wasn't always that way. When I first moved here in 1996, eating out was a rare event. I was working for peanuts, just like everyone else I knew. And there were only a few good places to go. Deschutes Brewery and Bend Brewing…
Dinner Club Rules!
As of late, Bend is becoming known as a food destination. It wasn’t always that way. When I first moved here in 1996, eating out was a rare event. I was working for peanuts, just like everyone else I knew. And there were only a few good places to go. Deschutes Brewery and Bend Brewing…
Mo’ Bo, Mo’ Betta: The Typhoon! family expands up
Typhoon! with a twist at RestobarBo and Steven Kline continue to expand their Asian restaurant empire throughout the Northwest with the opening of Bo Restobar in downtown Bend. The restaurant/bar is located just a few paces from their other new restaurant, Thypoon!, in the Franklin Crossing building. While Typhoon! has a vast menu of traditional…
Mo’ Bo, Mo’ Betta: The Typhoon! family expands up
Typhoon! with a twist at RestobarBo and Steven Kline continue to expand their Asian restaurant empire throughout the Northwest with the opening of Bo Restobar in downtown Bend. The restaurant/bar is located just a few paces from their other new restaurant, Thypoon!, in the Franklin Crossing building. While Typhoon! has a vast menu of traditional…
In Washington, Golf Becomes a Handicap
Make par, not warOregon Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is one of Capitol Hill's most enthusiastic and skillful golfers - so much so that he made Golf Digest's 2005 list of Washington's Top 200 Golfers. But Gordo's name is missing from the 2007 list. Smith, whose handicap was given as 4.5 in 2005, told the magazine…
WHY WE PROTEST
This week's letter of the week goes to Phillip Randall. Thanks for the hyperbole-free letter, Phil. You can pick up your $25 gift certificate to Dinner's Ready this week at our offices, 704 NW Georgia. For all the rest of you, the woodshed if officially open for business.
After all the polarizing letters…
Politics of Paranoia
Desperate to catch Barack Obama, Hillary let a nasty secret escape: Her affinity for power exceeds her fidelity to the public interest. This became clear in a recent campaign commercial tailored to the politics of paranoia. The gist of the commercial was that she was better suited than Obama to "answer the phone" when the…
Faith in the Source Restored
Lately (as in, the last couple of months), the Source has been less than impressive. The article on Kyle Sonnen & Laura Deatherage reminded me why I continue to pick the Source up every week.
On the Road (to Truth) Again
Willie Nelson has recently joined the millions of people speaking out for 9/11 truth and working towards an independent citizens' investigation into the attacks. Willie's statements are based upon his own observation of the events and common sense. Put simply, Willie is thinking for himself and possesses the courage to speak out. Willie's voice, as…
Speed-Trapped” in Redmond
Please print my anonymous letter, as I speak for so many responsible citizens who share my frustration in this matter, I believe my name is unimportant. I think freedom of speech includes freedom of anonymity. Central Oregon law enforcement, what are you trying to do? Destroy the already shaky financial stability of our working-class families?…
Sound Check Link-o-rama: Laromlab and NIN
The future is now with the music of Laromlab.Here in The Blender, we’re all about technology. If the toothbrush isn’t electric and/or made of carbon fiber, keep it. If the shoes don’t have pressurized air in the soles, we can’t walk in ’em. So, of course, we’re mighty glad to help spread the gospel of…
