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Chocolate is for Lovers
Little Bites
Not that you needed an excuse to eat chocolate, but since Valentine’s Day is upon us, the chocolate-loving team at the Source—who can sniff out a bar of chocolate, milk or dark, in the dark, from five miles away—is here with your all-things-chocolate Little Bites. Here’s what’s ahead in the world of chocolate this Valentine’s […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Stalking the Florida Weisse
On a tour of U.S. beer, the Sunshine State offers its own craft claim to fame
Given their “rich uncle” in Belgium, it’s perhaps no surprise that 10 Barrel’s beer can now be obtained in parts of the U.S. that are quite a distance away from Galveston Avenue. Fans can find brands like Joe and Apocalypse in bars in such far-off and exotic places as Minneapolis, New York, Pittsburgh…and even at […]
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Looking for Love?
These days, apps are far a far-from-taboo way to search for your new boo
Passing notes in high school may have helped you score your first kiss or your first true love, but the dating world has become a bit more difficult to navigate in the years since “Beverly Hills 90210” or even “Gilmore Girls” taught us the ins and outs of l-u-v. If you’re looking to find love […]
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Charter Review
What you should know about changing Bend’s City Charter
Ever wonder why we’re the largest Oregon city without an elected mayor, or speculated on why there are only two council members representing the east side compared to the five from the west side? Thought about running for council but economic factors barred you from considering it, since it’s essentially a volunteer position? All of […]
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One Ring to Fool Them All
Another horror franchise fails to care
Suspension of disbelief in the horror genre is a tricky thing. Horror movies are mostly about rules. Michael Myers is an unstoppable killing machine, but we don’t know why…he just keeps getting up. Freddy Krueger kills in dreams, but can’t do much damage in the real world. Jason Voorhees can take a lot of damage, […]
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The Fault in Our Mars
Love and Rockets
As a human male grown to maturity, I am not the target demographic for “The Space Between Us.” Judging from the trailers, I would have thought the demo would be teenagers, spinsters or possibly cats left at home with the television on. Instead, I now believe the film is for no one. It should be […]
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Zombie Kush Isn’t a Thing
Do you like zombies? Based on the ratings of all the shows that feature flesh-eating former humans having their rotting domes blasted off by sweaty survivors with 12-gauge shotguns, probably yes. Based on that info, would you be excited to hear that we have a drug on the market that is causing people to actually […]
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When Craft Expands East
Taking a look at Deschutes’ future neighbors
It’s been nearly a year since Deschutes Brewery announced plans to break ground on a second beer production facility in Roanoke, Virginia by 2019. With Black Butte, Sage Fight and the rest of the gang now available statewide, the locals are certainly excited for it. Around 22,000 people attended the company’s rolling outdoor Street Pub […]
