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Young Henry - A Lesson In Apathy, Regret and Resolve

Painful memories from a childhood in Alabama where bullies and racism ruled the day.

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - In 1972 , I went to live with my father in Birmingham, Alabama. When I started to attend the high school there, I found I had two strikes against me: I was a "Yankee" and I was a "longhair" ..one of about twenty in a school of 1300 kids.

I got the usual harassment, but never really fought back because I always felt so outnumbered. The school was basically divided into three camps - "spades" (blacks) - "freaks "( longhairs, nerds, etc.) and "jocks", the football players, rich kids and the popular kids.

Tektronix SD and HD Video and Audio Monitors Set New Price / Performance Benchmark

WFM4000, WVR4000, WFM5000, and WVR5000 Waveform Monitors and Rasterizers Are Easy to Use; Offer Tektronix Quality at an Unmatched Price.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, announced new value waveform monitors and rasterizers that offer the best price / performance in the industry and leading ease of use.

The WFM4000 and WFM5000 waveform monitors and WVR4000 and WVR5000 rasterizers monitor video and audio content efficiently and effectively. The new units enable editors and operators to quickly and easily verify and adjust video and audio content from multiple signal sources.

Kentrox Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Communications Industry Veteran Richard Cremona to Focus on Kentrox's Continued Growth.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - The Board of Directors of Kentrox, Inc., an industry leader for automated network maintenance, management and control solutions for mobile service providers and large business enterprises, announced today that it has appointed Richard S. Cremona as the company's new Chief Executive Officer. He also has joined the Kentrox Board of Directors.

Cremona, a 20-year telecommunications industry veteran has held executive positions with AT&T, Lucent Technologies, Sprint and, most recently, Openwave. His extensive professional background includes leadership roles in Sales, Marketing, Customer Care, Technical Support, Operations, Human Resources and International Business Development.

Salem`s Only Private Dental Assisting School to Offer Sealant Course

The first class is scheduled to start this April and will be taught on Fridays throughout 2008.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Willamette Valley Dental Assisting School, LLC (WVDAS) announces a new course offering for ALL Existing Dental Assistants: A complete course in Sealants, Pits & Fissures.

This course is for practicing dental assistants lacking a state-issued sealant certificate or for those wishing to complete requirements for Expanded Function requirements via the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). It is also a highly recommended course for WVDAS graduates.

Cuba`s Fidel Castro Resigns Over Health Issues

Fidel Castro resigns after 48 years.

(HAVANA, Cuba) - After serving Cuba for nearly half a century, Fidel Castro has resigned as President and commander in chief. Sources close to Castro say his age and illness affected the timing of the move.

Pin-Up Girl Works for Ill and Wounded Veterans

A young woman dubbed "The New Betty Grable" is asking for the public's support in her efforts to brighten the days of those who serve.

(WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana) - Veterans around the country, active duty military, recovering Veterans, and civilians worldwide have become fans of a special project called "Pin-Ups For Vets".

An attractive brunette from Southern California, Gina Elise, has created a website PinUpsforVets.com with a 1940's theme in music and content. She started the project to honor her grandfather, Louis, who served in the United States Army for four years during World War II and to help with the effort in aiding military service veterans in hospitals and active duty soldiers overseas.

Jefferson Firefighters Battle Travel Trailer Fire

Firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from spreading to the nearby Sprayfoam business.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - Firefighters from Jefferson Fire District were called to a fully involved travel trailer fire at 8:53 AM this morning.

Fire Spokesperson Elaine Parrott says the fire totally destroyed the older model trailer that was located behind Sprayfoam Inc. at 37545 Century Drive. "Combustibles too close to the trailer's heating source was determined to be the cause of the fire," Parrott said.

American College of Physicians Position Takes Aim at Marijuana Laws

They support research into the therapeutic role of marijuana.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The American College of Physicians has released a paper urging the federal government to change its position on the legal aspects of marijuana, which it continues to classify in a category with heroin and LSD.

Profitable Conversations With Customers: Social Networking Tips (VIDEO)

In this week's segment, the experts explain how social networking transfers to business.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Social networking sites have grown exponentially in number and in members over the last few years.

As more and more people sign up and build their profiles, unless you show people there’s something special about you, you might just end up getting stuck in the crowd.

Social networking experts discuss the best ways to use social networking to build a great business network.

OLCC Cancels Liquor Licenses of Outlaws Bar and Grill and Brook Nook Deli

Oregon's Liquor Control Commission lowers the boom on several businesses.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At its monthly meeting Friday, the commissioners of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission voted to cancel the liquor licenses of Outlaws Bar and Grill in Portland and Brook Nook Deli in Brooks, Oregon.