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9/11 Donald Rumsfeld`s Fantasy Testimony

Missing in Action: Honest Testimony on 9/11

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - Why is 9/11 the cover up that just fails to die? What can never be refuted by anyone? No matter what Glenn Beck, infotainment clown for Israeli owned Fox News does to spin his "tin foil hat" brigade, good old Glenn can't explain away Donald Rumsfeld's bizarre testimony to the 9/11 Commission that takes "conspiracy" into reality.

NORAD told the 9/11 Commission that they received a hijack notification from the FAA for United flight 93 at 9:16 a.m. on 9/11. Here begins years of lies.

American Agri-Women Gather for 34th Annual Convention in Salem, OR

“Celebrating American Agriculture” is the theme of the annual convention.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The heart of the Willamette Valley is putting out the welcome mat for some special women who are dedicated to agriculture, and coming together in Oregon's capital city for their annual event. This time, in Oregon.

Selling Israeli Policy Military Tours Offered to Western Tourists

The tours promoting Israeli military policy does not include a single Palestinian voice on the conflict.

(NEW ORLEANS PNN) - For eight days at the end of October, Western tourists can participate in a tour labeled the “Ultimate Mission” hosted by the Israeli right-wing group Shurat HaDin (Israel Law Center).

Part of the plan to generate Western support for the Israelis includes extensive lectures and tours on what some perceive as the most pertinent current issues: the Wall, checkpoints, and military court.

Members of Congress Blast Claims That Muslim Interns Are `Spies`

CAIR receives death threat after right-wing reps launch Muslim-bashing book.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - A prominent national Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today applauded statements by members of the U.S. House of Representatives rejecting claims made yesterday by several of their GOP colleagues that Muslim congressional interns are “spies.”

The Council on American-Islamic relations (CAIR) also said that one of its directors has received a death threat after the Wednesday launch of a “Muslim-bashing” book by several right-wing members of Congress.

The American Anti-Intellectual Part 2

America needs a second War of Independence and a new set of Founding Fathers.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - The observant reader of Part 1 may have been struck by the omission of academics and professors in the class of intellectuals. This was not accidental.

One person who objected to Part 1 was Andrew J. Coulson, Director, Education Policy, of The Cato Institute. He wrote that “Some folks object to intellectuals like Krugman because they often get their facts wrong.”

A Profile In Courage: Turkey Takes A Stand For Justice

Turkey takes the lead in bringing the Goldstone report into the light.

(JACKSON, Miss.) - There is always something compelling about a "David and Goliath" confrontation. Most of us prefer winners to losers, and almost everyone feels a thrill when the underdog takes a stand and prevails.

This is the surprising situation now unfolding in the rising drama of the Goldstone Report on Gaza. Goliath -- in this instance, Israel plus the US in its usual role of Bibi Netanyahu's "Uncle Tom" -- assumed that broad threats and a predictable US veto on the UN Security Council would kill that report. And last week, that seemed likely to happen.

80 Israeli Youths Refuse Military Service

Israeli youths reject forced army call-up and risk jail in order not to serve.

(TEL AVIV AL JAZEERA) - More than 80 Israeli students have announced their refusal to serve in the Israeli military because of what they call their nation's track-record of oppression in the occupied territories.

The conscientious objectors issued a letter declaring their determination not to join up during a news conference in Tel Aviv in protest against the government's policies towards Gaza and the West Bank.

Police Respond to Fatal Crash on Beaverton Hillsdale Highway (PHOTOS)

Investigators believe speed and alcohol were both factors in this accident.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police say one man died early this morning at 2:50 a.m. in a single car accident in the 4500 Block of Beaverton Hillsdale Highway.

Detective Mary Wheat with the Portland Police Bureau, says officers responding to the report arrived and found 24-year-old Ronald Earley injured at the scene. Mr. Earley was immediately taken to an area hospital and died from his injuries this afternoon.

City of Tigard Names New Police Chief

Newly appointed Police Chief Alan Orr will be officially sworn in at the regularly scheduled Tigard City Council meeting on November 24th.

(TIGARD, Ore.) - City Manager Craig Prosser, recently announced his appointment for a new police chief for the City of Tigard. Former Assistant Chief Alan Orr will assume his new role as Chief of Police effective November 24th.

That day coincides with the planned retirement of Bill Dickinson, the current Police Chief. Dickinson announced his retirement in August and Orr was appointed as Interim Chief of Police at that time.

Video Captures the Excitement of Salem Roller Derby

The thrills and spills were not in short order, no way!

(SALEM, Ore.) - The debut of the Cherry City Roller Derby in Salem over the weekend was a massive success, so much so that people were turned away at the door of the Salem Pavilion.