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Discovering How Technology Makes Online Gaming More Fair

Two important technological advances, aimed at making online gaming fairer and more efficient.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Whenever we log in and play online games, do we really know how fair they are and what goes on in the background?

Many of the biggest multiplayer game releases are fraught with problems, mostly due to cheaters who exploit certain gameplay mechanics.

Magnificent Miguel: MLB Baseball News

Looking at how Miguel Cabrera became a member of the 500 club in MLB

(SALEM, Ore.) - Miguel Cabrera is the 28th player in MLB history to hit 500 home runs. He'll certainly become the seventh Major Leaguer with 500 career home runs and 3,000 hits, either late this season or early next.

Whether you bet on basketball, baseball or football, he’s a sportsman to keep an eye on.

Salem Helping Its Community of Veterans

By 2027, 55% of veterans in Oregon will be over 65.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Oregon government statistics, the state has the largest concentration of senior veterans in America.

Half of the veterans are over the age of 65, including many that served in Korea and also during World War II.

COVID Kills More Oregonians

176 COVID-19 related deaths marks the sixth consecutive week of rising deaths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - More than 3,000 Oregonians have died from COVID-19 and we have seen a significant number of deaths recently, as the surge in cases and hospitalizations continues.

"Oregonians should be prepared to see this tragic toll escalate dramatically in coming days and weeks.”

Former Oregon Man Arrested for 1996 Murder of Kathy Clifton

The television show “The Jane Doe Murders”, documented the lengthy process of how Kathy was identified.

(POLK COUNTY, Ore.) - On September 1, 1996, the skeletonized remains of an adult female were found in the hills overlooking the Mill Creek area in rural Polk County, Oregon.

In 2019, the remains were determined to be that of Kathy Thomas Clifton.

Will Roe v. Wade be Reversed?

Abortion restrictions are the latest in a long history of treating women as second-class citizens.

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - Does the Supreme Court’s refusal to enjoin the latest Texas anti-abortion law (Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson) foreshadow a reversal of Roe v. Wade or its complete evisceration in the Mississippi case (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization) now pending before the Court?

Probably.

27 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Oregon Today

Oregon reports 2,449 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 27 new deaths.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Oregon’s 3,225th COVID-19 death is a 44-year-old man from Clatsop County who first became positive on Aug. 3 and died on Aug. 11....
Oregon’s 3,227th COVID-19 death is a 41-year-old man from Columbia County who tested positive on Aug. 12 and died on Aug. 28...
Oregon’s 3,229th COVID-19 death is a 67-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 26 and died on Sept. 1...
Oregon’s 3,230th COVID-19 death is a 45-year-old woman from Douglas County who tested positive on Aug. 24 and died on Sept. 1...

The Hard Work Behind Preserving Salem`s Historic Architecture

Early architecture of Salem, Oregon has survived the test of time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Residents of Salem will have noted that its historic architecture has survived the business boom of the past decade. The influx of new apartments and businesses into the downtown area have not come at the expense of the area’s history.

While this history is well-preserved, it would be remiss to assume this is done without effort.

The First Mistake

The government was communist, and that meant it had to go, no matter what.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - Establishment journalists and politicians are despairingly asking: Why did we fail in our well-meaning efforts to help the Afghan people? What were our mistakes?

But they ignore their first mistake: creating the Taliban.

How To Bring New Life Into Compulsory Training

Motivating employees with rewards or initiatives can make training more fun.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Regulatory compliance training may not be the most exciting thing that your employees do, but it is extremely important.

Good regulatory compliance training can save the company thousands of dollars, prevent lawsuits, and keep employees safe.