Feb. 16 Reports: Luke E. Bell, 20, was cited for being a minor in possession of alcohol or tobacco. (1300 NW 13th St.) Tasha James reported someone broke the window on her vehicle. (3188 N. Hwy. 97) Jami Arlene Hewitt, 30, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants. (19717 Mt. Bachelor Dr.) Elizabeth Mary Allee, 19, was arrested on an unspecified outstanding warrant. (1000 NE Third St.) John Duncan reported his home was burglarized. (Parrell ... [full story]

I have spit, yes spit, on my forehead, and would you know why? My wife Yahaira lost a game of gin rummy.  It’s hard to blame her. She has a congenital illness. I found out during “board game night” at her uncle’s house, when all the tenderhearted people I used to know balkanized into Pictionary factions. Relatives drew like their lives depended on it, the others squawking at every erasure. An argument erupted over what constitutes gesturing. If ... [full story]

Ever wonder what you'll be doing at 65? If your boss has anything to say about it, you may not be watching the waves of wheelchairs roll by at Casa Siesta. According to the experts, the latest trend in retirement is to "just say no."   Bob Goldman has been an advertising executive at a Fortune 500 company in the San Francisco Bay area.  It's true! As the first baby boomers hit retirement age, a strange new phenomenon ... [full story]

This spring it's time to tiptoe through the tulips and dance into some of the season's best style trends all inspired by the elegance and simplicity of the ballerina's world. From pointe shoes to filmy skirts to soft wrap sweaters, fashion designers are adapting the graceful dancer's chic wardrobe of must haves and giving it their own spin. BALLET FASHION - Dance into spring with soft ballet-inspired fashion, such as this stretch jersey v-neck dress ... [full story]

Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe Includes 1,420 Individual White Kwiat Diamonds, Worth Half-Million Dollars Stuart Weitzman announced today that award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose, who co-starred in 2006's hit film Dreamgirls, will wear the Stuart Weitzman Diamond Dream Shoe to the 79th Annual Academy Awards(R). At the Awards, Noni Rose will perform "Patience" -- one of three Best Original Song nominations from the film. The Diamond Dream Shoe, created exclusively for the actress, is a silver ... [full story]

Handcrafted in Los Angeles, Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a best-selling brand, known for their hip, casual, good energy designs, is splashed all over the pages of Sports Illustrated, in their infamous swimsuit issue. Summer trends are leaning towards natural beauty, a casual comfortable attitude, sexy colorful swimsuits, and layers of handcrafted jewelry. “Everyone looks to Sports Illustrated for the latest summer trends. Their photography, fantastic looking models, dreamy locations, hot swimwear and accessories always start ... [full story]

For the Oscar celebrations on 25th February, Anjelica Huston has chosen to wear an exclusive Bruce Oldfield couture evening dress in crimson silk faille, with billowing skirts twisted to form a rose on the left hip, which Oldfield has designed specially for her. Bruce Oldfield said: “I met Anjelica 25 years ago in LA when doing a trunk show and made several outfits for her, so it was fantastic to work on this stunning Oscar ... [full story]

I’m starting to get afraid of getting a ticket one of these days for not being able to see out my windshield. I already have a state park pass and a Sno-Park pass and now the government is offering yet another pass that will allow us to go out and enjoy our public lands. The new pass, called the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, is intended to benefit visitors ... [full story]

A provision in the 2005 Energy Policy Act extending Daylight Saving Time (DST) beginning in March and affecting date and time stamps in network systems has Bellevue-based Network Computing Architects engineers and staff hopping. “Starting March 11, scheduling or synchronization problems may occur where systems use date or time stamps relating to transactions in other countries,” said Thomas Gobeille, Network Computing Architects (NCA) president and CEO. “It could lead to all kinds of problems. Applications ... [full story]

(Bend, Oregon) The Bend Athletic Club will be the site of Soup Fest '07, a benefit for Winning Over Anger & Violence. The Soup Fest will feature a competition for professional chefs with a total prize purse of $3,000. Guests will receive ballots and vote for their favorite recipe.The music stylings of the Cascade Brass quintet will entertain guests as they enjoy soup, side dishes, desserts and a no-host bar. Raffle tickets for prizes and ... [full story]