US soldier who refused to deploy to Iraq asks court to bar his second
International Herald Tribune - SEATTLE : A soldier charged with refusing to deploy to Iraq has asked a federal court to bar his upcoming military trial, saying the Army is violating his constitutional rights by trying him twice for the same crime. First Lt. Ehren Watada is accused Dairy a problem? Cook […]
Bass fishing in Crane Prairie Reservoir Bend Oregon
Crane Prairie Reservoir is better known for its large Rainbow and Brook Trout. However it is full of stumps, standing and downed trees. It is a Largemouth Bass heaven. It is a relatively shallow body of water with reeds and lily pads as well as lots of wood cover. The deepest part near the dam is 16 to 20 feet deep depending on how much water is in the reservoir at any given time.
Free Book on Index Funds For Filling Out Risk Survey
Right now, if you visit the IFA.com home page you will see an offer for a free e-Book version [pdf] of the book Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors if you fill out a ‘Risk Capacity Survey’. This is actually a pretty good book; I’ve read it, own a copy, and consider it […]
Bend Oregon Real Estate - Buying a New Home
Now is the time to buy a new home in Bend Oregon. The prices of homes in Central Oregon have been going up in value steadily over the past several years. The Multiple Listing Service of Central Oregon reports that home values have almost doubled in the past four years.
Bend Oregon Real Estate - A Buyer’s Market
It is a Buyer’s market in Bend Oregon. Prices are going down and now is the time to buy.
Investments in Bend Oregon Real Estate
Bend Oregon has seen some of the fastest growth in the nation in the last few years. Its population has grown steadily and real estate prices have risen dramatically. The real estate market has cooled down some now but there are still some opportunities out there for the smart investor.
How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Bend Oregon
Looking for a real estate agent in Bend Oregon or any other city is not an easy task. This article will tell you how to find the best.
Bend Oregon - Home to Great Skiing
Mt. Bachelor has some of the best powder in the Pacific Northwest, boasts short lift lines and almost 3,700 acres of winter fun. It sits in the Cascade Mountains within a short drive from Bend Oregon. It is known for its dry snow and some of the best skiing and snow boarding in the West. It has 71 runs and 13 lifts.
NetBank Fails, Taken Over By FDIC and ING Direct
It was announced today that one of the first online-only banks, NetBank, has officially failed and control has been taken over by the FDIC. A worried reader just asked me about NetBank earlier this week, and I had pointed him to my post FDIC Insurance: What If My Bank […]

