September 10, 2010, 4:30 pm 834 comments in the last 180 days.
9/11 Reflections Part 1: The Elephant and the Mosquito.

What happens when a mosquito bites an elephant? The answer to this question lies at the intersection between myth and reality. The Big Lies, Grand Illusions, and Great Myths of our age are stories of the elephant and the mosquito.

December 26, 2012, 8:13 pm 193 comments in the last 180 days.
O Little Town in Occupied Territory.

What people might not know is that the city of Bethlehem today is not in Israel but in Palestine, and that it is a bustling city with 28,000 people. One third of them are Palestinian Christians. 

When Christians today sing “O little town of Bethlehem” they seldom think of the real city with the real people.

June 3, 2023, 6:13 pm 14 comments in the last 180 days.
Disconnecting War from Its Consequences.

Twenty-two years ago, Congress put sanity up for a vote. Sanity lost in the House, 420-1. It lost in the Senate, 98-0. Barbara Lee’s lone vote for sanity remains a tiny light of courageous hope flickering in a chaotic world.

December 13, 2022, 3:11 pm 4 comments in the last 180 days.
6 Crucial Business Travel Tips.

Business travel is an essential business aspect. Traveling for business allows you to network with other industry professionals while meeting new people and connecting with prospective customers.

January 19, 2024, 1:10 pm 3 comments in the last 180 days.
TED Talks Unveiled: Weaving Ideas into Global Conversations with Captivating Captions.

In the dynamic realm of digital communication, TED Talks have emerged as a powerful medium for disseminating ideas that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. As these talks span the globe...the role of technology in enhancing their accessibility becomes increasingly crucial.

August 17, 2014, 2:55 pm 2 comments in the last 180 days.
Albany Police Officer Fires Weapon in Wal-Mart Parking Lot.

The Linn County Sheriff's Office and the Linn County District Attorney's Office are investigating an officer involved shooting in the parking lot of an Albany, Oregon Walmart. Albany police say Saturday night just before midnight, two officers contacted an occupant of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Walmart store located at 1330 SE Goldfish Farm Road.

April 30, 2009, 10:14 am 2 comments in the last 180 days.
SB 388 Was an Attempt to Sink Oregon's Medical Marijuana Program.

It seems to be a record. This legislative session there were over two dozen bills introduced which would change our landmark Oregon Medical Marijuana Act! Ranging the whole gamut from good to bad to ugly, the number of bills portended a hectic session.

May 4, 2013, 11:13 am 1 comments in the last 180 days.
Sheriff's Department Takes Family's Home and Contents Using a Fake Eviction.

U.S. Navy veteran Ted Visner and his wife, Kathy Smith of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, have been living a nightmare for two and a half years.

January 30, 2013, 10:33 pm 1 comments in the last 180 days.
Marine Colonel's Death Murder Not Suicide Widow Sues Military to Reopen Investigation Citing Negligence & Cover-Up.

The widow of Col. Michael Stahlman filed a precedent-setting Complaint under The Administrative Procedures Act. She wants her husband's death investigation reopened, and the Manner of Death changed from “suicide” to “homicide.”

February 22, 2010, 3:00 pm 1 comments in the last 180 days.
A Life Well Lived: Samer Farid Abujoudeh.

In every community within a community, there are leaders. It is these men and women who rise to the call of their neighbors and loved ones, that tie together the fabric of their daily lives. They usually spend a lifetime earning their estimable admiration. Samer Farid Abujoudeh was such a man. Born October 11th, 1960, he lived in Jordan until he was 21.