Can you top this worst Christmas gift ever, as posted on the New York Times a few Christmas ago: “We received a can of haggis (yes, I guess haggis comes in a can) and a copy of the book “The Road.” It was quite the depressing Christmas.” There is an entire collection of troubling, funny, […]
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12 Days of Giveaways: Advice for your Work Christmas Party
The Source is just under a week out from our annual holiday party…so mostly for our own sake here are 10 pretty solid tips for not ruining your office Christmas party and keeping your job. Mostly, take it easy on the hooch and don’t hit on your coworkers…CHECK, well at least on the second part! […]
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VIDEO: Bend Oregon Raider Nation’s Hit Single, “Soul Raidah”
BORN’s new single, set to Bob Marley’s “Soul Rebel,” is a hit! Our BORN insiders tell us that we can look forward to professional footage in January. Until then, dig this (special appearance by Bend’s MC Mystic!): Bend Oregon Raider Nation is a Central Oregon-based Oakland Raiders fan club. Join them for game viewings at […]
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Menomena Will Play Bend’s WinterFest!
Lay it Out Events has confirmed Portland indie rock band Menomena will play at the OnPoint Oregon WinterFest (February 14-16, 2014)!!! We just gave them a big high-five from you because this show is going to be AWESOME. Stay tuned to the Source for continued coverage of the upcoming festival.
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12 Days of Giveaways: Ridiculous Christmas Sweater Video
On the third day of Christmas the Source gave to me….a 10 Barrel Trucker Hat! Just “like” us on Facebook, leave a comment and share this absurd ugly Christmas sweater infomercial. Or give them a call and order one. I’m sure they’re still in business. Best line: “This is absolutely perfect for the pharmacy.”
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What in the World? Today’s News!
House Party! Since the late ’70s, American homeowners have enjoyed positive equity (the value of their home was greater than their mortgage debt). That all changed in late 2007, when the economy began its nosedive (it also coincided with Ben Bernanke taking over as fed. chairman). For the first time in almost six years and […]
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SCREENING SOON: GO! A Snowboard Road Trip
GO! A Snowboard Road Trip-Webisode 2-Jackson from GO! A Snowboard Road Trip on Vimeo. Today, Patagonia’s catalog may look more like Lands’ End and less like what founder Yvon Chouinard ever intended, but when it comes to the screen, the California-based clothing company taps into to its vintage steez with impressive results. Consider the beautiful […]
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12 Days of Giveaways: Bowie and Bing
Perhaps both the most awkward and simultaneously touching duet of the season: David Bowie teams up with Bing Crosby for a truly sensational rendition of “Little Drummer Boy”; Bing Crosby’s baritones a nice counter Bowie’s sharp vocals (this was not too distant post-Ziggy Stardust). Peace on earth, indeed. Weird to watch now that David Bowie […]
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What In the World?
Longest field goal record broken yesterday: Although the record for the longest kicked field was broken yesterday by a kicker for the Denver Broncos, the 63-yard field goal kicked by Tom Dempsey really deserves to be considered the truly greatest. Born without toes on one foot, Dempsey wasn’t the typical jock. But in the final […]
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12 Days of Giveaways: Holiday Cat Videos!
Frist, let’s explain what’s going on here… The Source is giving away gifts for 12 days leading up to Christmas, because…well…we’re a benevolent newspaper and we want our readers to have the best holiday season ever! Here’s how it works…For the next 12 weekdays we will post a holiday or winter themed blog to our […]