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Pat Robertson is No Man of God: What a Jerk

Typical statements from a typical numskull in American politics.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "A calamity of cataclysmic proportions". The first thing I said to our team today in regard to the deadly earthquake in Haiti, was that the scams would begin right away, and some right wing crazy would proclaim that the people deserved it.

That thought came half an hour before the Oregon AG sent out the first scam warning. About an hour later, Pat Robertson said it happened in Haiti because the people there made a pact with the devil, what a bastard.

UN Rushing Aid to Haiti Following Deadly Tremors

WFP is mobilizing all available resources for survivors of the devastating earthquake which hit the Caribbean island of Haiti on Tuesday, causing massive death and destruction.

(ROME, Italy) - The UN's World Food Program is mobilizing all available resources to bring urgently needed food assistance to thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquake which hit the Caribbean island of Haiti on Tuesday.

As well as causing death and destruction, the quake has left thousands of people hungry.

American Red Cross Pledges Initial $1 Million to Haiti Relief

Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti' to 90999.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The American Red Cross is sending money, supplies and staff to Haiti to support relief efforts there after yesterday's earthquake, which caused catastrophic damage and loss of life.

According to reports, as many as three million people may have been affected by the quake, which collapsed government buildings and caused major damage to hospitals in the area.

Medical Teams International Sends Aid to Haiti (RAW VIDEO)

NW group is mobilizing to help people in Haiti where a massive earthquake left countless numbers of people dead.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Medical Teams International is sending volunteers and aid to Haiti following a 7.0 earthquake.

Gunman Opens Fire During Salem Bar Robbery (VIDEO)

The suspect is a dark complected hispanic or black male, possibly in his 20's, 6 feet, 150 to 170, wearing a light mesh shirt with dark sleeves and a hood.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Deputies responded to the report of an armed robbery at The Point After bar on Portland Road NE in Salem Tuesday afternoon at 4:10 p.m.

Haiti Rocked by Major Catastrophic 7.3 Earthquake

Thousands are thought to have perished.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An earthquake with preliminary magnitude 7.3 occurred in the Haiti region at 5:53 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on January 12th, 2010, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

According to reports from the area, damage to the densely crowded capital city of 2 million people was apparently widespread.

Jefferson Man Dies After Stepping in Front of Oncoming Train (VIDEO REPORT)

Officials say the railroad crossing arms were down and the lights were flashing when the man walked around them, and into the path of the oncoming train.

(JEFFERSON, Ore.) - A Jefferson man was struck and killed by a train in Jefferson Monday evening.

The pedestrian hit and killed by a train at the crossing on Hazel and 5th Street in Jefferson has been identified as 32-year old Alfredo Savalza of Jefferson.

Medical Marijuana Expert Discusses PTSD and Depression (VIDEO)

The Doc says unlike depression, anguish is very close to what a PTSD sufferer experiences.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dr. Phil Leveque and Bonnie King discuss a very important subject, that is the connection between PTSD and depression.

The VA says PTSD amounts to depression, but Dr. Leveque, who has suffered from PTSD since 1945, says the finding is geared toward saving the VA more money.

Smoke Alarms Help Residents Avoid Injuries During Apartment Fire

"Working smoke detectors alerted the occupants to the fire, and we extinguished the fire with minimal damage to the building" -

(SALEM, Ore.) - Quick thinking residents at a NE Salem apartment complex that caught fire Sunday morning, safely evacuated the building after being alerted by working smoke alarms, the one thing that fire officials say will save your life in the event of a fire.

Cord Vonderahe, Battalion Chief with Salem Fire, says crews rolled to the scene at 1:15 a.m. Sunday. The four-unit apartment complex had been evacuated by the time of their arrival.

Intifada-Palestine Celebrates First Birthday

“Shaking off” is the literal translation of “intifada.”

(MEXICO CITY) - Intifada was begun as a pro-Palestine Blog on 11th January, 2009 and managed by a single person trying to satiate a need for truth in a world voraciously devoured by inconsistencies and uncomprehending propaganda and lies against the Palestinian people.

We are delighted to announce more than 171,000 visits during the year from readers around the globe.