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The Wizard of Westwood: A Leader for the Ages

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming" - John Wooden

(Charleston, SC) - Few in the arena of sports and leadership have had such a lasting impact on and off the court than legendary basketball coach John Wooden. At the age of 99, just four months shy of his 100th birthday, John Wooden has passed away.

Wooden’s record at UCLA is that of legend. During his tenure, the Bruins amassed an amazing 88-game win streak from 1964 to 1975.

Politics and Intelligence Just Destined to Clash!

Gen. Clapper has built a reputation as a straight shooter who speaks respectfully but directly to everyone.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - It seems unnatural to me to use the two words Politics and Intelligence in the same sentence or even the same article but use them together I must.

President Obama has named Lieutenant Gen. James Clapper USAF (Ret.) as director of National Intelligence. Gen. Clapper has had a long and distinguished career, accumulating over 43 years experience in various segments of the Intelligence community including military, civil service, the private sector, and in education.

UN Recognition of Israel is Fatally Flawed

Christopher King argues that beneath Israel’s litany of crimes against the Palestinians, and most recently its murder of humanitarian workers aboard the Gaza-bound international aid flotilla, lies the fact of its own illegality.

(LONDON) - The true nature of the so-called freedom-loving, democratic state of Israel is clear to the world following its military attack on Gaza, and the illegal blockade which causes terrible suffering.

These horrifying events should focus minds within the international community on the legitimacy of the Israeli regime.

Corporate Entities... Friend or Foe?

I feel that many corporations do considerable good for mankind but many are driven by a level of greed that is not just offensive, it is obscene.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Big corporations are given Tax-Id numbers by the Federal government just as you and I are. They must file income tax returns just as you and I do.

They are considered entities in their own right and sometime seem to acquire pseudo-human status in the eyes of many organizations and individuals.

Is Israel Planning Act of Desperation ?

It still holds two stolen nukes for possible port attack.

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - Whenever the gang that has seized power in Israel wants to move forward their agenda-their plan to use American lives to dominate not only the Middle East but Central Asia-they reach into their bag of tricks.

Sometimes it’s a simple story: “rockets from Gaza” or another phony Bin Laden audio tape. However, too often, as we have learned time and time again, something very bad happens at just the right time.

Jim Webb, D-Va: Not a Friend of Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Years of denial, small breakthroughs, and a large setback, or is it a stab in the back?

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - Senator Jim Webb, a Vietnam Veteran himself, has won approval to STALL the newest three presumptive illnesses from the Agent Orange list which Secretary Shinseki had already approved.

This is, at least for now, a temporary and 60 day freeze. However, if he receives congressional momentum in favor of what he is proposing, these three new presumptives, COULD be prevented from being approved.

Portland Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Assault

The male suspect is described as Hispanic and in his late twenties or early thirties with short wavy hair and brown eyes.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police say a woman was sexually assaulted outside of her vehicle in the area of Northeast 116th and Sacramento On June 2, 2010 around 12:30 a.m.

The victim told police the man was armed with a box cutter and that he threatened her with it.

Poetry: The Lonely Sentinel

This particular piece speaks to man's need to be standing in places where he does not belong, and it is about the biggest enemy of mankind, and that is greed.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Salem-News.com began carrying poetry several weeks ago for a number of reasons. First, we love writing and expressing thoughts and this is a beautiful medium for any type of story telling, for all of history.

Through the work of Nahida Izzat and Luke Easter, we have captivated many already with this unusual approach.

Cost of Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and the Oregon Tradeoffs

We cannot continue these enormous war expenditures ad infinitum, especially with our faltering economy. Clearly, this money could be better spent elsewhere.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - What is the cost of the Iraq and Afghanistan war so far and what are the Oregon tradeoffs?

As of June 5, 2010, 4,402 Americans have died in Iraq as have from 96,663 to 105,408 civilians, and another 4.5 million civilians have been displaced.

Baja California News: Outcry Follows Migrant`s Death

The death is currently under investigation by the San Diego Police Department’s homicide unit.

(SAN YSIDRO, Calif.) - A Mexican national who died after a confrontation with US border agents has become the latest symbol of the crisis surrounding US-Mexico relations and migrant affairs.

Anastasio Hernandez Rojas died in a California hospital May 31, following a violent encounter with US Customs and Border Protection and Border Patrol agents at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.