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I Have Seen the Face of the Pilot

In leadership there will always be times of testing and even questioning whether you are up to the challenge.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a storm that caught a vessel off a rocky coast and threatened to drive it and its passengers to destruction.

In the midst of the terror, one daring man, contrary to orders, went to the deck, made a dangerous passage to the pilot house and saw the steerman, at his post holding the wheel unwaveringly, and inch by inch, turning the ship out, once more to sea.

Former CIA Pilot Tells of Guns and Drugs Shipments

Robert "Tosh" Plumlee, former CIA pilot, reported the illegal shipments of guns and drugs to Congress. Plumlee said he flew into former MCAS El Toro, CA, a number of times, in unmarked C-130s in the early hours of the morning.

(IRVINE, Calif.) - The internet is full of stories of various government conspiracy theories, the 1001 Club, Bilderberg Group, The Illuminati, and Skull & Bones to name just a few.

U.S. Elected Women Observe Iraqi Elections; Witness Fearless Determination

“These incredible women have shown themselves to be strong leaders through NFWL and I know their presence in Iraq during this historic time will ensure the Iraqi people have a real chance at Democracy” - Robin Read, NFWL’s President and CEO.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - A delegation of U.S. elected women from across the nation selected by the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State served as official Election Observers in Baghdad yesterday.

Albany Police Investigate Shooting in Mobile Court

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding James Brawley or the shooting incident is asked to call Albany Police Detectives at 541-917-7686.

(ALBANY, Ore.) - Albany Police responded to a report of a shooting at the Heatherdale Mobile Court located at 950 SE Airport Road Sunday at at about 2:30 a.m.

American Casualties Reported from Afghanistan and Iraq

The average age among this group of fallen servicemen is 25.11.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Many names are being added to future memorials for American servicemen. In this report, Four Marines and 13 Army soldiers have lost their lives in the fighting overseas. The casualties listed here did not all die in Afghanistan; four men died from injuries suffered in Iraq.

Disciplined Physicians used as `Drug Mouthpieces` by Pharmaceutical Companies

"You can't corrupt it. And you know why? Because to corrupt it, you've got to show how corrupt you really are"
-Kojak.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The St. Petersburg Times revealed that physicians are now marketing for drug companies, and some have jaded professional pasts.

Why are physicians involved in medical malpractice lawsuits on the payroll of pharmaceutical companies as speakers to market drugs?

April Elections in Sudan: Democracy or Dictator`s Grammy

The shadow that is hanging over this country is large, complex and terrifying for many that call Sudan home.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sudan is expected to participate in the country’s first elections; some say the first in 24 years, many Sudanese declare the first EVER.

Rachel Corrie`s Parents Seek Civil Justice From Israel Over Their Daughter`s Death

Rachel Corrie was brutally killed by an Israeli military bulldozer operator; the IDF denies responsibility, but a court will decide the case's civil outcome this week.

(HAIFA / SALEM) - A call to action has been issued by the parents of Rachel Corrie, an Evergreen student from Washington who tried to slow Israel's wanton destruction of Palestinian homes.

USA Today Takes Israeli Position Over Palestinian Restaurant Azad`s Dress Code

Every Israeli publication will neglect to mention that these soldiers from the IDF are armed. If you think eating a nice dinner in a place with a quiet atmosphere isn't affected by a soldier with an M-16 laying on the table pointing at you, then you need to have the experience.

(SALEM / HAIFA) - USA Today is unique among American newspapers with its colorful design, but not when it comes to reporting without the correct filters on.

Sarah Palin Wins over Republican Calgary

Palin delivered her standard folksy message including an entreaty for smaller government, lower taxes, private enterprise and “common sense”—which she doesn’t realize is not common.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Sarah Palin was in Calgary to give a speech on March 6, 2010. Calgary, as Republican as many red states, seems to attract the right wing speakers as places like Toronto do not.