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Guest Opinion: A Department of All Kinds of Agriculture

This year, legislators in Salem are considering a bill that would bring more Oregon grown, processed and manufactured products into the public school lunchroom.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - As the new U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack will have many proverbial rows to hoe. At his recent senate confirmation hearing, he got a small taste of just how many.

Just after Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) voiced his support for organic agriculture, Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) offered a different perspective on how USDA should prioritize resources.

CFR Report Warns U.S. Must Prepare for Potential Instability in North Korea

Council on Foreign Relations says the world needs to pay attention.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Continuing uncertainties about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il and possible succession arrangements “warrant heightened attention and preparation” by U.S. policymakers, says a new Council on Foreign Relations report.

“The risks are too great and the stakes too high” for U.S. policymakers “to rely on last-minute improvisation for a peaceful and stable outcome” in nuclear-armed North Korea, says the report sponsored by CFR’s Center for Preventive Action (CPA).

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #29

(Salem) - One of the greatest soul bands ever to funk their way to fame was Tower of Power.

Their most enduring song, "What is Hip?" is undiscovered by Generation Y. Let them take a moment to reflect on a few of the lyrics and swirl them around in their brain pans.

WHAT IS HIP?

There's one thing you should know: What's hip today might become passé.

Water for Life Campaign Spreads to Willamette Valley Churches

“If we want democracy and political stability around the world, the first thing we need to ensure is that people are not thirsty” - Professor Susan Smith

(SALEM, Ore.) - For many people, Lent means going without for a few weeks, but for 2 billion people, going without is a way of life. Willamette University Professor Susan Smith is helping address the imbalance.

U of O Alumni Writes New Book on the Food of Guam

Where in the world is Guam? What in the world do they eat there? Wouldn't you love to have some Guam fiesta food? Paula Quinene, a U of O Alumni and a native Chamorrita, published a Guam cookbook, A Taste of Guam!

(HOLLY SPRINGS N.C.) - A Taste of Guam is brimming with Guam's infamous fiesta food. Here is what people are saying about the foods cooked on this tiny island in the Pacific:

"The food was an amazing combo of the island culture: Guamanian / Chamorro, Spanish, and Filipino food. There was bisteak - some sort of marinated, thinly sliced steak; kelaguen-of all sorts of meats, chicken, beef & spam being my favorites (kelaguen was cool because we got to help shred the coconut); red rice-always; lumpia-tiny little spring roll-esque fried bits of heaven."

Bio-Reaction Industries Recognized as Leader in Technology

Technology helps companies reduce 72,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Technology helps companies reduce 72,000 tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Reaction Industries, LLC (BRI) received the Gold medal in Business Achievement for Technology and Special Services by the Environmental Business Journal for 2008.

This award comes as a great honor and confirms Bio-Reactions progression as a worldwide leader of bio-oxidation technology. Bio-Reaction Industries realized amazing growth in 2008, increasing revenue by 300% for the second year in a row.

BRI also continued its global expansion and formed a partnership with Beijing Victex Environmental Science and Technology Development Company to deliver BRI's patented air pollution control systems throughout China.

Oregon Double Murder Suspect Arrested in Mexico

This arrest potentially clears the only open City of Independence homicide case in 22 years.

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - Police in Independence have experienced a significant victory in a Double Homicide investigation dating back to 1995, thanks to the help of a retired sheriff and police in Mexico.

Chief Vernon Wells with Independence Police, says the recent arrest of 38-year old Antonio Carrillo-Vera, brings to a close the only unresolved homicide in the City of Independence since 1986.

Leadership Principles from Geese

The Management Moments series by Doug Dickerson is a weekly column designed to bring inspiration to those in the workplace and beyond.

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - At this time of the year it’s not uncommon to see the geese flying across the evening sky. One of the pleasures of where I work is a reflection pond where many of them have found a home.

One thing I’ve discovered over the years is that leadership lessons can be found all around us if we are paying attention. As Yoggi Berra once mused, “You can learn a lot by watching.”

Even a story about geese can reflect a lot on leadership principles.

Slippery Roads In SW Portland Leaves Motorist in Peril (PHOTOS)

Slippery driving left a car balanced over the edge of a 60-foot drop.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - One Portland motorist found out how treacherous the roads can be in the hills of SW Portland Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 p.m.

Lt. Allen Oswalt with Portland Fire, says with the roads covered with a blanket of wet, slippery snow caused some tense moments for this driver.

"As he was carefully negotiating the curves and hills of SW Humphrey Boulevard, he slowed for the upcoming corner and slid off the side of the road," Oswalt said.

Newberg-Dundee Police Arrest Man for Employer Theft

The suspect has reportedly been employed by Lewis Audio Video since 2003.

(NEWBERG, Ore.) - A Newberg man was arrested for seven counts of first and second-degree theft following a monthlong investigation into alleged property and cash thefts from his employer.

Sergeant Tim Weaver with Newberg-Dundee Police says 48-year old Donald Scott Kum of Newberg, was arrested Monday, January 26th, as search warrants were being served on his home, car and two storage units.

He allegedly removed numerous electronic components and cash from his employer, Lewis Audio Video in Newberg, Weaver said.