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Human Toll From Deadly Cold in Eastern Europe Passes 600

The death toll sailed past 300 people in Russia and the Ukraine alone.

(SALEM) - Record freezing temperatures in Eastern Europe have claimed the lives of over 600 people, it was reported Wednesday, by officials in the Czech Republic that the blinding show was also behind two massive car crashes.

Greater Public Contracting Transparency Approved by Senate

Provisions in SB 1518 will prevent conflict of interest, provide info on bids.

(SALEM) - The Oregon Senate approved a bill this morning that will shine a light on the state’s public contracting process.

Senate Bill 1518 addresses several concerns regarding how public contracts are awarded and what information is collected regarding public contracts.

House Votes to Expand Loan Insurance for Small Businesses

“This is definitely a jobs bill, colleagues” - State Representative Paul Holvey, D-Eugene

(SALEM, Ore.) - With broad bipartisan support, the Oregon House voted today to pass a bill described by supporters as crucial to help small businesses. House Bill 4150 expands the types of businesses eligible for assistance from the Credit Enhancement Fund.

The bill’s carrier, State Representative Paul Holvey, D-Eugene, described the expanded eligibility as temporary but nonetheless vital to help Oregon’s economic recovery.

Syria, on the Road to Iran

Remember those dastardly WMD that Iraq did not have?

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - The truth of the matter is that no one really knows what is happening in Syria, and anyone pretending to, is a fraud. We do know certain things that are relevant.

We know there are no reliable media outlets with “boots on the ground” in Syria, and most reports that emerge are videos from unknown people with those videos ending up on YouTube.

Indow Windows Garner News Award Nomination

Portland company is a 2012 finalist in Prestigious Edison Awards.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Indow Windows announced today it is a finalist in the energy and sustainability category for the 2012 Edison Best New Product Awards, which honorinnovation and excellence in the development, marketing and launch of new products and services.

The awards are named after inventor Thomas Edison, who registered over one thousand U.S. patents during his lifetime.

Iran Places Indigenous Fuel Rods Into Tehran Reactor

Iran has placed the first indigenous fuel rods into the heart of Tehran Research Reactor as President Ahmadinejad unveils the country’s latest nuclear achievements.

(TEHRAN Press TV) - The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran reports that fuel rods were produced at Isfahan nuclear facility and transferred to the Tehran Research Reactor under the supervision of the IAEA inspectors.

By placing nuclear plates into the Tehran reactor, Iran has taken the final step in completing the nuclear fuel cycle.

SRI LANKA: On the Edge of the Knife

The real threat is now not the LTTE, which no longer exists on the ground, but the collapse of societal institutions in the country.

(COLOMBO) - There is always a fallacious belief that, “It would not be the same here; here such things are impossible”.

The morning of Valentine’s Day started with the unwholesome smell of the burnt carcass of a person.

Bill Will Help Level Playing Field for Oregonians Looking for Work

SB 1548, the “Fair Employment Opportunity Act,” receives bipartisan support.

(SALEM) - The Senate approved legislation this morning to make Oregon second in the nation to pass a bill prohibiting discrimination against unemployed Oregonians in job announcements.

With Oregon’s long term unemployment rate stubbornly high, the bill makes sure that applicants can’t be prohibited from applying for a job opening solely because they do not currently have a job.

Khader Adnan`s Life in Grave Danger as He Continues His Struggle Against Israel`s Human Rights Violations

Israel’s Military Appeals Court Confirms Four Month Administrative Detention Today.

(RAMALLAH) - The Israeli Military Appeals Court dismissed the appeal against Khader Adnan’s administrative detention order, 13 February 2012.

The court decision orders Khader to remain detained for the full duration of his four month administrative detention order, to be expired on 8 May.

Video Clarifies Ongoing Struggle of Sri Lankan Tamils

“A Lasting and Sustainable Peace with Dignity for the Tamil People is Nowhere in the Agenda.”
- Sunila Abeyasekera

(NEW DELHI) - Sunila Abeyasekera, the well-known human rights activist discusses with Newsclick the situation in Sri Lanka after the defeat of the Tamil Tigers.

She says achieving a lasting peace in Sri Lanka, involves backing the rights of the minorities -- human rights, linguistic rights, cultural rights -- need to be guaranteed and protected.