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Israel Lobby Pushes for US Action Against the Syrian Government

James Morris Dares to Mention the Taboo History...

(WASHINGTON DC) - In Russia Today’s recent Crosstalk program on Syria, guest James Morris was brave enough to incisively point out the taboo fact.

Are Cellphone Masts Damaging Our Brains?

Activists say 4G has higher penetration levels into buildings, and “therefore into our bodies”.

(DURBAN, South Africa) - The ultimatum from the teachers at Eldorado Park Senior Secondary School in Joburg was clear: either the planned cellphone mast went, or they did.

For Lionel Billings, it wasn’t a hard decision to make.

How Will the 2013 Defense Budget Cuts Affect Oregon?

“A weaker national defense threatens the security of the United States and its allies...” - Frank J. Gaffney Jr., President of the Center

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On February 13, the Obama administration presented its 2013 budget to Congress, with projected defense budget cuts of over $45 billion less than the President's request for last year.

The Center for Security Policy today launched detailed reports for estimated economic impacts of the defense budget cuts on cities, counties, congressional districts and states.

Nearly 80 Oregon Prison Inmates Died Between 2010-2011- Most `Unreported` Says AP

AP reports: "Most Oregon prison deaths unreported to public; 79 inmates died in custody on 2010-2011".

(SALEM) - A new story about Oregon prison deaths by The AP; Most Oregon prison deaths unreported to public; 79 inmates died in custody on 2010-2011 confirms many things we have reported.

All manner of Oregon prison deaths have not been reported to the public and they won't be in the future, Oregon officials say.

Don`t Let Sri Lanka`s Progress be a Wasted Opportunity

If you are technologically confident you can do this in any number of ways...

(LONDON) - The Sri Lanka Campaign for Peace and Justice reminds us that there has been more confirmation that it looks like the international community will take a stand on Sri Lanka.

As we said before, this should be good news but we have to ensure that this opportunity isn't wasted/

Schedule Announced for 2012 Oregon Logging Conference `The World Needs Our Wood`

Skilled log loader operators sought for the conference’s third annual log loader operator competition.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Towering heavy equipment and forestry professionals from across the world return to the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Feb. 23 through 25, for the 74th Oregon Logging Conference.

Next Step in Health Care Transformation Approved in Senate

SB 1580 will establish Coordinated Care Organizations.

(SALEM) - The Oregon Senate approved major legislation this morning that develops a first-in-the-nation integrated health care system for Oregon Health Plan participants as approved by the Legislature in 2011.

Ban Disagrees With Pillay on Vetting

After Pillay Tells ICP of Concern on Silva as 'Senior Adviser,' Ban Disagrees With Her on Vetting.

(UNITED NATIONS) - For two weeks, UN has been telling Inner City Press the same story about appointing war crime suspects to important posts.

It's over the selection of Shavendra Silva, whose Division 58 is repeatedly named in connection with war crimes in Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's Panel of Experts report on Sri Lanka, is entirely up to member states.

35, 45 or Older - The Surprising Effects of Blood Pressure in Fitness Training

Be safe and monitor your blood pressure and consider your breathing during high intensity cross fit or weight training!

(GUELPH, Ontario) - As most of us know, high blood pressure is one of the leading killers of adults of any age or sex.

Stress, smoking, lack of exercise, excessive drinking, diet, lack of sleep and obesity are the typical factors we think of as contributing to high blood pressure. However, few weekend warriors over 35 have probably ever thought about the effects of cross-fit or weight training and breathing on blood pressure.

Premature to Talk about an Exemption for Sri Lanka to Buy Oil from Iran USA

Sri Lanka’s sole refinery is only able to refine Iranian crude oil and the Saudi Arabian light.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - The United States says it is premature to talk about providing any kind of exemption to Sri Lanka to buy oil from Iran, despite the US sanctions on Iranian oil imports.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Robert O Blake made this point when he addressed the media in Colombo yesterday.