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Terrorism by the Numbers

Things are quite opposite of how they are presented...

(SALEM, Ore.) - While Americans constantly hear about Middle east 'terrorists' they rarely consider that Israel is guilty of ten times, maybe a hundred times more acts of 'terrorism'.

The same holds true for the US 'war on terror'

The Methodical Shooting of Boys at Work in Gaza by Snipers of the Israeli Occupation Forces

David S Halpin FRCS formerly served as orthopedic and trauma surgeon at the Torbay and Exeter Hospitals Devon UK.

(DEVON, UK) - The deliberate injury of the limbs of 23 boys by high velocity weapons has been logged and described by Defence for Children International – Palestine Branch (DCI-P) since March 2010. Some of the facts have been published in national newspapers.

The caring professions see the physical and mental pain of those who suffer and they should be in the vanguard in calling for this great cruelty to cease forthwith.

What do You Know about `Jack?`

“The Good Stuff” shines a light on the good things that happen every single day! Everyday acts of love, bravery and kindness. Everyday acts of determination, generosity and triumph in face of tragedy!

(LYNCHBURG, Tenn.) - Jack's mom died when he was a baby.

He left home at age 6 to fend for himself because his stepmom was too much to bear; finding shelter with a Lutheran minister who taught him all about God and making a living.

Cement Kilns/EPA - Major Study Debunks Unwarranted Attacks on Cement Kiln Rules

Congressman misrepresenting rule that would prevent up to 2,500 deaths annually.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the Environmental Integrity Project and Earthjustice released information debunking Rep. John Carter’s (R-TX) claim that important health protections will cost the cement industry too much.

In their report “Dirty Air is Not the Key to Economic Growth,” the groups counter Rep. Carter’s incorrect claims about these health protections, which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued in 2010.

Landslide Closes South River Road in Salem

The heavy rains have taken a toll on the area.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A landslide on South River Road brought down a huge boulder, breaking the asphalt upon impact and blocking the thoroughfare.

Salem Public Works expects River Road South between Owens St and Croissan Creek to remain closed overnight according to Mike Gotterba.

Doctor Suicides Vs. Military Suicides: There is a Connection

Studies in Denmark indicated that doctors had the highest suicide rates of 20 professions. I’ll bet the U.S. has about the same.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The Oregonian had an article about the former on January 18, 2011. This is rather standard history within this profession.

My first time in Medical School (I’ve done it twice) the story was that it was psychiatrists who outed themselves from taking on others’ problems.

New Wave of Cross-Border Activism

"You can't have Juarez without El Paso and you can't have El Paso without Juarez" - Ana Morales - Peace and Justice without Borders

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - If anything marks the first weeks of 2011 in Mexico and the Paso del Norte border region, it is the growth of citizen activism in response to femicide, human rights violations and a broad range of atrocities stemming from the so-called drug war.

Galvanized by the recent murders of two women from Ciudad Juarez, activist mother Marisela Escobedo and poet Susana Chavez, public demonstrations were held in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua City, Monterrey, Culiacan, Pachuca and Mexico City.

Iraqi Donkey Awaits Better Life in America

Feel-good mobilization can occur on behalf of a donkey while the devastating effects of war on the human population of Iraq are ignored...

(ISTANBUL) - Last week, USA Today ran what was intended to be a heartwarming story about a former U.S. marine colonel’s struggle to “bring home a little four-legged piece of Iraq”:

John Folsom, who was [Iraqi] Camp Taqaddum’s commandant in 2008, hopes to bring Smoke the donkey home to Nebraska to brighten the lives of children whose parents are serving overseas.

152 Thousand Dollars and Planning to Sail at the end of March

Your chance to help the Canadian mission to help Gaza.

(TORONTO) - The Canadian Boat to Gaza campaign has surpassed the half-way mark in our fundraising goal. A holiday appeal helped bring in about $18,000 over the last month, which puts the group at over $152,000.

"We are proceeding towards our target sailing date with the Freedom Flotilla 2, set for March 30 (Land Day for Palestinians), with a dozen or more other national initiatives.

Albany Man Killed in Logging Accident Near Sheridan

A sad reminder of the dangers loggers face while on the job.

(SHERIDAN, Ore.) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to a logging accident early Thursday morning 7 miles up the Mill Creek Mainline on Weyerhaeuser property near Sheridan, Oregon.