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WWII Marine Bravery and the `F` Bomb: the Most Universal English Word

Even vice presidents use the word.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - During WWII military service was a psychological but a verbal education for all sixteen million of us. The memoir of Robert Leckie, Helmet for my Pillow, is the account of a WWII Marine in the famed First Division who participated in the bloodiest and most gruesome fighting in Marine Corps history, without losing his ability to keep language above the board.

Regarding the use of the 'F' bomb in the Second World War, it was used by many. The word is based on the German word ficken.

Rage Against the Machine Joins Boycott Fight Against Arizona Law

Sundstrike Artists will play historic concert to benefit Arizona Organizations fighting SB 1070; Rage Against the Machine, with Conor Oberst & The Mystic Valley Band.

(LOS ANGELES) - In their first concert in their hometown of Los Angeles in 10 years, Rage Against the Machine will take the stage at the Hollywood Palladium on July 23, 2010.

Proceeds from the concert along with donations raised by The Sound Strike will provide much needed resources to community organizations, student groups, legal defense funds and assist activists targeting key voting districts for voter registration.

Postwar Photographs of Lebanon by Amelia Opalinska

Photos of the destruction left in the wake of the 2006 Israeli attack.

(ISTANBUL) - A few months ago I posted a series of photographs of Lebanon taken in 2006 by my traveling companion Amelia Opalinska, in the aftermath of the July War perpetrated by Israel.

DEA Holds THC Minister in Custody After Appeal

13 church members were also arrested, but are out on bail.

(HONOLULU / SALEM, Ore.) - Fourteen people on the Big Island of Hawaii were apprehended in a series of raids, including Roger Christie, founding director of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry two weeks ago. He is still sitting in a cell.

Who Opposes Legalizing Marijuana?

We happen to live in a State and Country with Constitutions that were written at a time when even politicians would not debase themselves with the idiocy of utilitarianism.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Who opposes legalizing marijuana? After many decades of prohibition, who will stand up and publicly say that they oppose legalization?

Salem Puppet Theatre Project- Still Shrouded in Secrecy

The premise: entertainment induces empathy far more than adult lectures and endless sermons on what path our youth take in their own self-interest.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A highly innovative approach to use handpuppets as a hands-on learning tool remains wrapped up in mystery, at least for the moment. The principles involved are several Salem-based social agencies hoping to involve teens and pre-teens.

This reporter has been able to glean a few pieces of that intriguing puzzle. Here is the Salem-News.com scoop for the curious public.

Former Probation Officer in Oregon Charged with Civil Rights Violations

"We stand ready to enforce and defend the civil rights of all Oregonians from such exploitation" - U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Mark John Walker, 51, of Eugene, Ore., in an eight-count indictment stemming from multiple incidents in which Walker allegedly sexually abused female offenders.

The alleged victims were under his direct supervision as a probation officer; he is also charged with obstructing an investigation to cover up his misconduct.

`Climax of Violence Must Come to an End`, Demands Rwandan Opposition (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)

The assassination of a Vice Presidential candidate and growing unrest, lead to less patience over unmet demands.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Members of the Democratic Green Party (DGP) confirmed for Salem-News.com that on July 15th 2010, the National Police Spokesperson, Sup. Eric Kayiranga made known the arrest of Thomas Ntivuguruzwa.

He is the last known person to have contact with First Vice President Mr. Andre Kagwa Rwisereka.

Google Images Gets Major Facelift

Share your thoughts on the new page if you have them, I am always curious to know what the real bona fide technical people think about developments like this.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Google Images has changed overnight with a new look and layout. As a person who spends a lot of time going through images for our reports, I have to say I'm initially impressed, though it seems to need a little more tuning.

The Google Image section is laid out in a totally different manner, with solid rows of photos and artwork across the page.

Corelogic Releases 2010 Mortgage Fraud Trends Report

Risk decreased 25 percent since 2007, yet one in 200 loans still contain misrepresentations that lead to default.

(SANTA ANA, Calif.) - CoreLogic announced the release of its 2010 Mortgage Fraud Trends Report, a detailed analysis of US mortgage fraud rates and trends.

The CoreLogic Fraud Index™ shows that fraud risk in the mortgage industry has declined by 25 percent since it peaked in the third quarter of 2007.