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Appeasing Israel: At What Cost?

Any objective assessment of this presidency would reveal its disproportionate pro-Israeli composition.

(TEMPE, Az.) - Barack Hussein Obama’s June 4th speech in Cairo was awaited with keen anticipation by a global population of 1.3 billion Muslims outraged at the abuse that Zionism has long inflicted on its neighbors—with U.S. support.

Ten weeks have since passed. The potentially positive impact of his remarks was immediately offset when he appeared the next day at the Buchenwald death camp in Germany.

Falling Down

The psychology of ”Falling Down” is the story of so much of America today. If ignorance is bliss, why are so many Republicans angry?

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Every once in awhile, I’ll remember a line from a movie that’s only an elusive, tantalizing fragment. I don’t remember who said it, or even the movie. It happened a few days ago when I was writing “Whither, America?”

I’ve always been a great movie fan, but not obsessive. Because it’s been about 15 years since I’ve watched any TV, I don’t see the runners for new movies. I get my movie news from newspapers I read online. So, there are lots of movies released that I’ve never even heard of.

A Level-Headed Look at What`s Next for the U.S. Economy from the Authors Who Saw It Coming

The noise created by the pundits, politicians, and the general public is crowding out the solutions on how to survive this mess we're in. Authors Addison Wiggin and Bill Bonner once again act as the voices of reason and provide clarity in the national economic debate.

(HOBOKEN, N.J.) - More failing banks, government bailouts, continued corporate corruption and greed, the Right blaming the Left and vice versa, and yet the fact remains: The U.S. economy is troubled.

President of the United States Speaks to Congress and American People (VIDEO)

Watch the President's entire speech.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Tonight, President Obama spoke to a special joint session of Congress and the American people to outline his plan for health insurance reform. The core of his plan: provide more security and stability for people who have insurance, provide quality, affordable care to those who don’t, and rein in skyrocketing costs that are crushing American families, businesses and the government itself.

"I am not the first President to take up this cause," the President explained, "but I am determined to be the last."

Tobacco Now Banned on PCC Campus

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - PCC isn't the first to do it. And by all indications, it won't be the last. But PCC is by far the largest institution of higher education in the state. So when the Board of Directors announced that PCC would become tobacco-free today Sept. 9, 2009, it was big news.

"This is something we have been working toward for a long time," said District President Preston Pulliams. "Students have asked for this. Staff and faculty have asked for this. It was the right time to make PCC a healthier place."

Sheriff`s Deputies Arrest 37 DUII Drivers over Labor Day Weekend

Sheriff's offices in this report include Washington County, Clackamas County, Multnomah County and Yamhill County.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - As a result of a consolidated effort by the Regional Sheriff's Offices from Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties, 37 DUII drivers were arrested and taken off of the region's roadways during the Labor Day weekend.

Deputies from the four Sheriff's Offices in the region worked extra shifts from Friday, September 4th to Monday September 7th, in an attempt to make the roads safer for holiday travelers.

Texas Issues Amber Alert for 14-Year Old Texas Boy

The suspect vehicle is a dark blue 2004 Kia sedan with Texas tag number 178HWV.

(LEAGUE CITY, Tx.) - The State of Texas issued a Amber Alert Wednesday afternoon after the boy was reportedly abducted Sunday afternoon in League City.

Authorities in Texas say the suspect has a history of family violence and aggravated kidnapping. There is an open CPS case against the suspect for physical abuse.

Excerpts of President Obama`s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

...there are too many Americans counting on us to succeed – the ones who suffer silently, and the ones who shared their stories with us at town hall meetings, in emails, and in letters" - President Obama

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform.

And ever since, nearly every President and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way. A bill for comprehensive health reform was first introduced by John Dingell Sr. in 1943.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #61

Enjoy my take on Jane Austin's classic--all sixteen panels of it. Ride and Prejudice. Remember, you saw it here first.

(Salem) - My wife is a wonderfully complex woman. She is interested in so many things--some bizarrely juxtaposed. She likes samurai movies and Jane Austin.

We've watched and enjoyed Yojimbo, The Seven Samurai, The Samurai Trilogy and others repeatedly. But I can't tell you how many movie adaptations of Pride and Prejudice we've watched together.

Kids for Kids Offers Help for Darfur & Sudan

Kids for Kids was founded in 2001, and is currently aiding over 250,000 people in 51 villages.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - Patricia Parker, MBE, Founder and CEO of Kids for Kids, will be visiting the Mid-Willamette Valley September 13-17, 2009.

Kids for Kids is an international organization, based in the United Kingdom, which helps villages in Darfur, Sudan, become viable and sustainable. Ms. Parker is well-known throughout the international community that has connections with Darfur, and has received many commendations and awards in the U.K.