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The Venezuelan-Russian Alliance and American Superpower:
Emergence of A Multipolar World?

The global importance of Russia cannot be over-estimated.

(CARACAS, Venezuela) - Russia and Venezuela have been strengthening their close relationship, in what has been emerging as a multipolar alliance against American global superpower.

The two countries are scheduled to hold joint naval operations in the Caribbean later this year, either in late November or December. This would mark the first time the Russian Navy has carried out such operations in Latin America.

Challenging Zionist Indoctrination: Birthright Israel `Unplugged`

A group called Birthright Israel plays a significant role in the infrastructure of Zionist indoctrination in the Jewish Diaspora.

(JERUSALEM) - There are few international educational trips that can boast a higher participant rate. In just under 10 years, Birthright Israel has flown over 200,000 young Jews to Israel for a 10 day adventure of touring, partying and a good dose of Zionist indoctrination.

Despite a significant drop in funding this year, that number is sure to grow by the thousands again in 2009.

President Obama Announces Nearly $156 Million in Medicaid Relief from ARRA for Oregon

Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) funding available for states on Wednesday in special Treasury accounts.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Barack Obama announced this morning in a meeting with the nation’s governors that states will be able to access the first two quarters of Federal Medical Assistance Percentage funding (FMAP) – the federal match for Medicaid – starting this Wednesday, February 25th.

FMAP funding helps pay for health care for the families hit hard by the economic crisis and some of the nation’s most vulnerable citizens.

Police Arrest Vancouver Man in Murder of Alicia Nipp

If anyone has information of the suspect's whereabouts between Saturday February 21st and Sunday February 22nd please call the Clark County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 1-877-274-6311.

(VANCOUVER, Wash.) - Detectives from the Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit arrested 30-year old Darrin Eugene Sanford of Vancouver today ar 6:30 p.m., for the murder of 13-year old Alicia Nipp.

"Sanford is one of a number of transient sex offenders living in the Hazel Dell area. Detectives, working in conjunction with Department of Corrections developed information regarding Sanford's whereabouts on Saturday and Sunday," Clark County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott Schanaker said.

Amber Alert Issued for 4 Year Old California Girl

There are two suspects in this case. They are both described as Hispanic females in their mid thirties, approximately 5'5" and weighing between 150 and 170 pounds.

(THOUSAND PALMS, Calif.) - The Sate of California issued an Amber Alert on Monday afternoon after a girl was abduced in Thousand Palms earlier in the day. Police say the suspects were posing as social workers when they abducted the girl.

California Bill to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Introduced

Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) Introduces Historic Legislation in Wake of State Fiscal Crisis.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) today announced the introduction of legislation that would tax and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcoholic beverages.

The bill, the first of its kind ever introduced in California, would create a regulatory structure similar to that used for beer, wine and liquor, permitting taxed sales to adults while barring sales to or possession by those under 21.

Senate Approves Bill to Reform Public Entity Liability

SB 311 raises liability limits for state and local government over seven years.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Legislation that raises caps on tort claims brought against the state and local governments passed out of the Oregon Senate this morning. SB 311 will increase compensation limits under the Oregon Tort Claims Act.

“This is good legislation that addresses a real problem for both public bodies and the public at large,” said Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-chair of the Tort Claims Task Force.

Survey Offers In-Depth Picture of the Lives, Families and Jobs of Oregonians

Every two years since 1990, state agencies has utilized the Oregon Population Survey to ask Oregonians questions that cover such topics as child care, employment, technology use, and many other facets of life in the state.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, the Oregon Progress Board released the findings of the 2008 Oregon Population Survey. The survey provides a wealth of data on income, employment, education, child care, disability status, and internet usage.

The telephone survey, conducted during the summer and fall of 2008 also provides information on Oregonians' perceptions of issues like health care access and the effectiveness Oregon's government.

Medical Cannabis Protesters Ask Obama for Hope & Change

Obama may stop the DEA Raids but will Obama stop Federal Prosecution & Imprisonment?

(LOS ANGELES) - Monday outside the Federal Courthouse dozens of medical marijuana supporters protested against all the local and federal tax-payer money wasted on the war on medical cannabis spent on local investigations.

They also protested Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids, Federal prosecutions and imprisonment for people like Charles C. Lynch who faces dozen of years in federal prison.

Former KATU-TV Personality Wins 2009 Professional Photographer of the Year

After less than one year as a full-time portrait photographer, former KATU meteorlogist Julia Radlick, wins 2009 Oregon State Professional Photographer Of The Year.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Parting ways with television news mid-2008 amid uncertain economic times, Julia Radlick, CPP, began her new uncharted career in children's portrait photography design. Building her studio, Jewel Images from the ground up, she challenged a lukewarm business climate to prove it is possible to change careers sucessfully!

She is now one of the leading photographic professionals in Oregon with plans to expand her studio to Bend, Oregon by spring 2009.