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Gary Coleman (A Different Strokes Memorial) R.I.P.

What you talkin' about Willis?

(LOS ANGELES) - Good luck finding someone in the USA who lived in the 70's and 80's, who isn't familiar with Gary Coleman. He was a child star who had a very hard time emerging from that role as an adult.

Gary Coleman was adopted as an infant and had three different surgeries for his kidney condition before he was five years old.

Amber Alert Canceled for Four-Year Old California Girl

The child was recovered safely.

(NEWPORT BEACH) - The State of California issued the Amber Alert Saturday morning, 5-29-10 after the girl was reportedly abducted in Newport Beach late Friday. The suspect reportedly suffers from mental health issues and the child's safety is of concern.

Charging the Big Swells in the Earthquake Land: Chile

California Big Wave Rider meets Chile Con Carne.

(PUNTA DE LOBOS, Chile) - A recent trip to Chile left amazing memories and impressions, I had a great time paddling the entire trip and shooting an amazing big wave session: the Quiksilver Ceremonial Punta de Lobos Big Wave Event.

The waves in this remote Chilean spot never wer smaller then double overhead, easily 12' to 15'. That was great, but most days were solid 3-4 times over head, with a few bigger days.

Freedom to Travel to Cuba in 2010

My wife and I traveled "legally" to Cuba in November 2003 on one of the last so-called "People-to-People" tours, visiting Havana, Viñales, and Santiago de Cuba.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - The week of June 1, 2010, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act (H.R. 4645) will be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture. This bill restores the right of Americans to travel to Cuba and lifts restrictions on agricultural sales to Cuba. It was introduced in February 2010 by Representatives Peterson (D-MN) and Moran (R-KS).

Reportedly, 52 U.S. Senators have agreed to vote for the Bill, but only 205 "yes" votes of the 218 needed are on board in the House. Contact your U.S. Representative urging he or she to vote for passage.

Israel Plans to Demolish Tent of Nations

Israel keeps pushing and pushing, and the west lets their terrorist government continue to attack & kill unarmed civilians.

(BETHLEHEM) - The Nassar Family Farm/Tent of Nations Project near Bethlehem, is in immediate jeopardy because of actions taken by Israeli authorities on Thursday afternoon, 27 May 2010.

Two officers from the Israeli Civil Administration, guarded by Israeli soldiers, came to the farm and gave the family nine demolition orders for structures built without a permit from the Israeli Military Authority during the last two years.

Mayor Rybak, Let`s be Honest About Marijuana

Marijuana’s Prohibition—and the Elected Officials Who Support It—Is to Blame For Fueling Gang Violence, Not Marijuana’s Consumers.

(MINNEAPOLIS) - Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has recently taken to Minnesota’s airwaves in a misguided attempt to blame violence at the hands of criminal gangs on consumers of marijuana.

“When you pay for marijuana, you are paying for the bullet that goes into the head of someone on the streets,” he told the Star Tribune, in one instance.

Fire at Turner Mill Draws Three Alarm Response

Little is known at this point, firefighters are still on scene.

(TURNER, Ore.) - We don't have any details at this point, but a serious fire broke out at a mill in Turner, Oregon, in the 1900 block of 3rd Street SE.

Firefighters responded to the blaze from multiple agencies, battling flames and keeping an eye out for each other.

Vietnam: Stop Cyber Attacks Against Online Critics

Human Rights Watch cites government Crackdown on Bloggers and Websites.

(NEW YORK) - Vietnam has launched a sophisticated and sustained two-pronged attack against online dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. The government is detaining and intimidating independent Vietnamese bloggers while also permitting cyber attacks from Vietnam to disable websites critical of the government.

In the past two months, Vietnamese authorities detained at least seven independent bloggers, subjecting them to extended interrogations and, in some instances, physical abuse.

`Stars for Soldiers` Could be Black Eye for Veteran Supporters

What happened at a Veterans fundraiser in Albany two months ago, needs to be investigated.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - The March 19th, 2010 the "Stars for Soldiers" concert took place at the Venetian Theater in Albany, Oregon as a concert to benefit our Oregon National Guard and their families.

Concert promotion advertised that, “100% of all the proceeds will go to the Oregon National Guard and their families.”

Cannabis Works for Convulsions: Medical Marijuana Saves Epileptics

Life changing results for one person.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I was only ten when it began. I had been healthy until that beautiful spring morning. Outside on the playground, beneath the wearing heat of the sun, I collapsed onto the ground and began violently seizing.