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Standing Ovation in Salem for BBC`s `Most Famous Woman in Afghanistan` Malalai Joya

Hard truths have a soft landing at historic Oregon university- includes video coverage of Willamette event.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Former Afghan Parliament Member Malalai Joya spoke to a welcoming and enthusiastic packed house at Willamette University's Smith Auditorium Sunday night.

Her talk to a wide ranging audience led to a minutes-long standing ovation; it seemed like a clear indication of Salem's interest in this far away land occupied by U.S. troops locked in a fierce war claiming an escalating number of lives on all sides.

The Search Continues for Lori Blaylock at Detroit Lake

Searchers may return to the area if new information or evidence is developed.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Approximately 115 volunteers and public safety personnel participated in Saturday's search for the body of Lori Blaylock.

Lori Blaylock was last seen in October 28, 2010 when she was reported missing from her residence in Bend, Oregon. Some of her clothing was found along the Santiam River. Her husband, Steven Blaylock, has been arrested and is pending trial for her murder.

Florida Pastor Bigger Threat to US Security than Bradley Manning

US authorities are very quick to act against those who dare to criticize Israel; the University of California at Irvine suspended its Muslim Student Union for a year when members heckled Israel’s ambassador to the US. Heckled...

(LONDON) - US Army Private Bradley Manning was arrested, tortured and put in solitary confinement based on the absurd allegation that he is a threat to American national security.

If Obama`s Libyan Intervention `Succeeds`, Will Palestine Be Next?

If Libya does stabilize, President Obama will be on a roll, all the more reason he could decide he will not need congressional backup to end Israel’s irresponsible domination of the region.

(CHICAGO) - President Obama’s surprise decision to conduct an “humanitarian” effort to protect Libyans from attacks by Muammar Quaddafi, was followed by the President’s swift withdrawal in favor of NATO.

This was a clear sign that Obama knew he had to combine caution with wisdom when he brought American arms into yet another Arab country.

FOXspiracy - FOX`s 3P Mission: Polarization, Propaganda, and Prejudice

CAUTION: You Are About To Enter the “No Spin Zone.”

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - No Corporation or Media mogul has had as much impact on the corruption and manipulation of minds, opinions, and attitudes in the U.S. and abroad than Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation and Fox News Channel in particular.

This mogul has singlehandedly created a nation within a nation--the Fox Nation.

The Pharmaceutical Industry: A Dangerous Business

The truth about the 1918 flu exposes the threat the pharmaceutical industry poses today.

(LONDON) - [George Bush] began his remarks with the now-obligatory scare-story from 1918: ‘At this moment, there is no pandemic influenza in the United States or the world.

But if history is our guide, there is reason to be concerned. In the last century, our country and the world have been hit by three influenza pandemics -- and viruses from birds contributed to all of them.

Goldstone: the Real Face of Change

A traitor's heart shines brightly for Israel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Judge Richard Goldstone's report following the tragic unprecedented attack 'Operation Cast Lead' concluded that Israel was guilty of a number of war crimes.

Now he has stepped back from his earlier findings and thinks Israel's slaughter of civilians, including one specific family, the Samouni clan of Gaza, which lost 29 members of their family

Quileute Tribe Seeks to Relocate Village on Washington Coast to Avoid Tsunami

Bill (HR 1162) Introduced to House

(QUILEUTE RESERVATION, Wash.) - Situated along the Pacific Ocean and bordering the Olympic National Park, the members of the tiny one square mile fishing village are placing their hopes of moving to higher ground on the recently filed Quileute Tsunami Protection legislation (HR 1162) introduced by Congressman Norm Dicks and Senator Maria Cantwell (D).

Napoleon`s Dictum

IT WAS Napoleon who said that it is better to fight against a coalition than to fight as part of one.

(TEL AVIV) - Coalitions mean trouble. To conduct a successful military operation, one needs a unified command and a clear, agreed upon aim. Both are rare in coalitions.

A coalition is composed of different countries, each of which has its own national interests and domestic political pressures. Reaching an agreement on anything needs time, which will be used by a determined enemy to his own advantage.

Italy Battles Islamic Caliphate

Muslims are endeavoring to absorb Italy into an Islamic caliphate?

(ISTANBUL) - Oppressed populations around the world acquired a new rival on Wednesday with the announcement by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of his campaign to “Free Lampedusa” within 48-60 hours. What the Sicilian island requires freeing from: thousands of migrants, primarily arriving from North Africa.

Why it requires freeing: residents are not pleased, and Berlusconi sympathizes. (So much so that he has spontaneously purchased a villa on the island.)