My Newport Cert Experience..
RT
On this Saturday morning a group of neighbors from LVH joined with other folks from our community of Newport, South Beach and Lost Creek to experience a kind of graduation ceremony.
We were the first class of this area’s Civilian Emergency Response Team. Today was the day that we put all of our training into play. We had been going to school for months and it was time to find out if we really had learned the lessons or not.
Everybody arrived at the National Guard Armory Building in Newport around 9am. We were given a review of the points we had learned from the many professionals who had shepparded us through our training. They clearly were anxious for us to succeed and their enthusiasm for the coming exercise was catching.
Soon the moment arrived and we were divided into groups of about 5 or 6. Each group was taken one at a time to the Old City Hall next to the National Guard Armory where our disaster had been brewed. A group would be gone for a half hour or so and then return and then the next group would leave.
Five of us were in the last group. We were Ed Simon, John Spangler, Bill Furgason, Rod McCready and me (Ron Thomas). As we left the building, Toby Cole the Assistant Fire Chief, gathered us together and explained our emergency scenario.
Newport had just experienced a 9.0 earthquake and since our community was ok we all found ourselves at the old city hall where we were told people could be heard yelling for help. A tsunami was eminent. People had been seen wandering aimlessly about the parking lot. Toby explained that he would be our observer/coach and needed us to verbalize what we were thinking as we approached all our problems.
The parking lot then was our staging area and of course it was raining. The first thing we did was to select the leader of our group. Based on his experience as a former police officer we chose Ed Simon. However, each and every one of us had been trained to be the leader because in a real emergency we would not always have the same people available.
Ed began documentation and assigned us into two man teams. From where we stood we could see the building was fed natural gas and a team was dispatched to turn it off. The building had to be surveyed from outside before we could enter and so that took place. Meanwhile, a young lady wandered on to the seen wanting help .. My first patient. She had a tag around her neck saying she was confused. We talked and we assessed her as ok but needing help. CERT members work rapidly not dwelling on any one patient for very long. Too keep her in place we asked her to stay where she was and yell if the fire truck arrived on scene and she seemed happy to have something to do. We tagged her green.. Within a few steps here comes another one with about the same problem so we made her an honorary Cert and asked if she would help us... Those 2 ladies agreed and we took them to the Triage area where they could help with the injured as we retrieved them.
Ed now assigned Rod McCready and myself as the triage team. Behind us would come Bill Furgason and John Spangler as the rescue team. Using procedures we had been taught, Rod and I searched every room for victims assessing their level of injury and marking them according their degree of severity then..moving on to the next. Behind us the rescue team was gathering victims and bringing them to the safe triage area for treatment.
As we felt each door for the heat of fire we came upon a victim covered in structural debris. Unfortunately he had no pulse and no breathing.. Marked as “passed on” and move on to the next room. Smoke! We smell smoke. Opening the door we find smoke being created for us by another volunteer and a simulated fire. Working as a team, Rod and I grab a fire extinguisher and put the fire out.
The next room has the Diamond symbol for hazardous material on it. We can’t go in because we have been taught not to go in such places. .. We yell, “Anybody in there??”. No answer. Move on. We are back in the hall now and hear cries for help coming from the next hall way that we are headed into. We answer, “Emergency Rescue Team .. We’re coming.” Using our through search techniques we will have to search 2 more rooms before we get to the cries for help. As we leave a room we put an x on it to indicate it’s been looked at. It’s like a maze in the dark. Without marking on the rooms you would be doing the same ones over again. Finally we clear the two rooms on our route and find ourselves in a hall blocked with fallen beams with people on the other side calling for help. The damage is beyond our capability to remove. We ask the victims if there is another way in and there is. We will have to come in another door. “We’ll be back we tell them”. Then we make our way back to the safe triage area where Bill and John have been bringing patients and report what we have done and found to Ed Simon... The exercise ended here.
It got to be pretty intense roll playing and had a very real feel about it. We all learned that we need to practice and iron out our procedures. We also learned we can do this and we can do it safely.
There will be another beginning CERT class coming in the future. The plan calls for our first group to help train the next group. So maybe we will see you soon?
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Our Entry Way LVH's
"GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME"
A short article to let everyone know that I hope to start
calling the residents at Longview Hills this next week to
see if you are interested in being involved with the program
"Meet Your Neighbors at LVH's". Which the January newletter
gave all the information about it and also how it will
look. I hope most will have a thumbs up with this and get to
know what wonderful residents we have living here on the hill.
Thank you for your time and hope to see you soon, Charles Burke.
A short article to let everyone know that I hope to start
calling the residents at Longview Hills this next week to
see if you are interested in being involved with the program
"Meet Your Neighbors at LVH's". Which the January newletter
gave all the information about it and also how it will
look. I hope most will have a thumbs up with this and get to
know what wonderful residents we have living here on the hill.
Thank you for your time and hope to see you soon, Charles Burke.
11 indicted in eco-crime wave
11 indicted in eco-crime wave: "11 indicted in eco-crime wave
Northwest arsons - Federal officials say a secret 'family' of saboteurs left a trail of damage across five states
FACTBOX
• The indictment
Saturday, January 21, 2006
BRYAN DENSON
The saboteurs took oaths of secrecy and called themselves 'The Family.' They built a variety of firebombs, including a unique one called the Cat's Cradle. They scouted their targets, took dry runs. Then they dressed in black, donned masks and carried two-way radios, and struck time after time in five states, according to a federal indictment made public Friday in Portland."
Northwest arsons - Federal officials say a secret 'family' of saboteurs left a trail of damage across five states
FACTBOX
• The indictment
Saturday, January 21, 2006
BRYAN DENSON
The saboteurs took oaths of secrecy and called themselves 'The Family.' They built a variety of firebombs, including a unique one called the Cat's Cradle. They scouted their targets, took dry runs. Then they dressed in black, donned masks and carried two-way radios, and struck time after time in five states, according to a federal indictment made public Friday in Portland."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Elvis Presley
'I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to.'"
'I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Arthur Schopenhauer
'We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.'"
'We forfeit three-fourths of ourselves in order to be like other people.'"
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Campbell maintains Hope Classic lead
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Campbell maintains Hope Classic lead:
1/21/2006, 1:58 a.m. PT
By KEN PETERS
The Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) ? Chad Campbell wants his golf game to be consistent. His play has been solid as a rock in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, with three rounds in the 60s ? and one bogey.
'I think my short game has been a lot better,' Campbell said Friday after his 4-under 68 gave him a four-shot lead over Scott Verplank and John Senden. 'I've been getting the ball up and down."
1/21/2006, 1:58 a.m. PT
By KEN PETERS
The Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) ? Chad Campbell wants his golf game to be consistent. His play has been solid as a rock in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, with three rounds in the 60s ? and one bogey.
'I think my short game has been a lot better,' Campbell said Friday after his 4-under 68 gave him a four-shot lead over Scott Verplank and John Senden. 'I've been getting the ball up and down."
Looking ahead by looking back
Looking ahead by looking back:
The Seahawks will rely on whatever postseason experience they have
FACTBOX
? NFL playoffs
? NFL playoffs
Saturday, January 21, 2006
JOHN HUNT
It has been a long time -- 22 years -- since the Seattle Seahawks have played in a conference championship. And that game, in 1984 against the Los Angeles Raiders, must have seemed almost as long as the drought that followed. "
The Seahawks will rely on whatever postseason experience they have
FACTBOX
? NFL playoffs
? NFL playoffs
Saturday, January 21, 2006
JOHN HUNT
It has been a long time -- 22 years -- since the Seattle Seahawks have played in a conference championship. And that game, in 1984 against the Los Angeles Raiders, must have seemed almost as long as the drought that followed. "
McMillan, Patterson clash again: "Ruben Patterson says he's 'frustrated' after coach Nate McMillan throws him out of Friday's practice
FACTBOX
? The Blazers
Saturday, January 21, 2006
JASON QUICK
Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan dismissed Ruben Patterson from practice Friday before the team's workout began, marking at least the second disagreement this season between the no-nonsense coach and the volatile, outspoken player.
'Something happened this morning, but until I talk to management and everybody about it, I won't go into details,' McMillan said. 'He was at practice this morning and was dismissed. And I dismissed him.' "
FACTBOX
? The Blazers
Saturday, January 21, 2006
JASON QUICK
Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan dismissed Ruben Patterson from practice Friday before the team's workout began, marking at least the second disagreement this season between the no-nonsense coach and the volatile, outspoken player.
'Something happened this morning, but until I talk to management and everybody about it, I won't go into details,' McMillan said. 'He was at practice this morning and was dismissed. And I dismissed him.' "
Friday, January 20, 2006
USED COMPUTER EQUIPM
USED COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DRAWING
RT
During The course of building the new computer lab it is necessary to remove the older equipment now in service. With that in mind Jim Rose and I spent today disconnecting and moving the old computers and associated equipment to a table out by the pool table. It is there for your inspection until Thursday, January 26th.
On Thursday at 1:00pm we will draw names and the first place will be able to pick any one complete computer system or any individual piece of equipment they want. 2nd place will then be offered the same deal and so on until all have what they want. The remaining components will then be sent to the dump.
Meanwhile, You will notice that there are 2 new computers hooked up and operational in the lab as well as the old one hooked to the internet by dial-up connection. If you want to play with the new additions it’s ok go ahead. There are places for other computers as they become available from Jim Dobbs. The places are set the way we want them for classes please do not move or borrow the equipment that is there. Please do not bring any other equipment to the lab room.
Ron Gibbs gave us a wireless router.. new in the box. This means we may send back the one we just bought. It also means we are one step closer to wifi high speed internet throughout the clubhouse.. Thanks Ron for your considerate donation.
We are making progress all be it slowly and have had a few setbacks but the good out weighs the bad.
There has been a movement of the scale and exercise bike to the card/craft room to make room for the lab expansion. We got permission from management to do that. The TV will remain in the lab as it is a valuable tool for the instructor to display from his/her laptop what is being taught. Also, the card room has no cable connection.
RT
During The course of building the new computer lab it is necessary to remove the older equipment now in service. With that in mind Jim Rose and I spent today disconnecting and moving the old computers and associated equipment to a table out by the pool table. It is there for your inspection until Thursday, January 26th.
On Thursday at 1:00pm we will draw names and the first place will be able to pick any one complete computer system or any individual piece of equipment they want. 2nd place will then be offered the same deal and so on until all have what they want. The remaining components will then be sent to the dump.
Meanwhile, You will notice that there are 2 new computers hooked up and operational in the lab as well as the old one hooked to the internet by dial-up connection. If you want to play with the new additions it’s ok go ahead. There are places for other computers as they become available from Jim Dobbs. The places are set the way we want them for classes please do not move or borrow the equipment that is there. Please do not bring any other equipment to the lab room.
Ron Gibbs gave us a wireless router.. new in the box. This means we may send back the one we just bought. It also means we are one step closer to wifi high speed internet throughout the clubhouse.. Thanks Ron for your considerate donation.
We are making progress all be it slowly and have had a few setbacks but the good out weighs the bad.
There has been a movement of the scale and exercise bike to the card/craft room to make room for the lab expansion. We got permission from management to do that. The TV will remain in the lab as it is a valuable tool for the instructor to display from his/her laptop what is being taught. Also, the card room has no cable connection.
Ethics reform packages leave gaping loopholes
Ron says.. read this..
Ethics reform packages leave gaping loopholes: "Ethics reform packages leave gaping loopholes
Beware investing too much hope in congressional plans to restrict the ways money may be used to buy influence
Friday, January 20, 2006
In trying to make sense out of the corrupt-lobbying scandal that's been rocking the nation's capital, don't just follow the money.
Follow the airplanes.
If Republicans and Democrats were sincere about cleaning up congressional ethics, they would prohibit the most powerful members of Congress from accepting offers of princely trips by private jet. These are highly prized perks, routinely provided by moneyed interests seeking favors in Washington, D.C. Yet a ban on such pampering is nowhere to be found in the reform proposals laid out this week by House and Senate leaders from both political parties."
Ethics reform packages leave gaping loopholes: "Ethics reform packages leave gaping loopholes
Beware investing too much hope in congressional plans to restrict the ways money may be used to buy influence
Friday, January 20, 2006
In trying to make sense out of the corrupt-lobbying scandal that's been rocking the nation's capital, don't just follow the money.
Follow the airplanes.
If Republicans and Democrats were sincere about cleaning up congressional ethics, they would prohibit the most powerful members of Congress from accepting offers of princely trips by private jet. These are highly prized perks, routinely provided by moneyed interests seeking favors in Washington, D.C. Yet a ban on such pampering is nowhere to be found in the reform proposals laid out this week by House and Senate leaders from both political parties."
U.S. official offers assurances on Medicare
Ron Says.. sounds like FEMA and New Orleans doesn't it?
U.S. official offers assurances on Medicare: "U.S. official offers assurances on Medicare
Health - Michael Leavitt gives Oregon few specifics on how the prescription drug plan will be fixed
Friday, January 20, 2006
JANIE HAR
SALEM -- The Bush administration's top human services chief reassured Oregonians of the benefits of the new Medicare drug program Thursday but offered few specifics on how the federal government would fix problems created by the plan.
Medicare Part D, which pays for some prescription drugs for senior citizens, started Jan. 1. Since then, recipients have clogged help lines with their questions and complaints, and pharmacists have spent hours on the phone tracking down patients' coverage."
U.S. official offers assurances on Medicare: "U.S. official offers assurances on Medicare
Health - Michael Leavitt gives Oregon few specifics on how the prescription drug plan will be fixed
Friday, January 20, 2006
JANIE HAR
SALEM -- The Bush administration's top human services chief reassured Oregonians of the benefits of the new Medicare drug program Thursday but offered few specifics on how the federal government would fix problems created by the plan.
Medicare Part D, which pays for some prescription drugs for senior citizens, started Jan. 1. Since then, recipients have clogged help lines with their questions and complaints, and pharmacists have spent hours on the phone tracking down patients' coverage."
Traffic fatalities
Traffic fatalities: "Oregon State Police have identified a man who has been missing since his car went into the Yaquina River off Oregon 20 as Ricardo Reyes Rodriguez, 22, of Newport. The green Dodge Stratus went into the river Jan. 11. Searchers found the car Jan. 14."
Google fights US gov't request for search data - Law & Policy - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com: "Google fights US gov't request for search data
Bush demands 'text of each search string entered' in battle over web porn
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By Declan McCullagh and Elinor Mills
Published: Friday 20 January 2006
Federal prosecutors preparing to defend a controversial web pornography law in court have asked AOL, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! to hand over millions of search records - a request that Google is adamantly refusing."
Bush demands 'text of each search string entered' in battle over web porn
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By Declan McCullagh and Elinor Mills
Published: Friday 20 January 2006
Federal prosecutors preparing to defend a controversial web pornography law in court have asked AOL, Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! to hand over millions of search records - a request that Google is adamantly refusing."
America, United States, Times Online, The Times, Sunday Times: "Yahoo admits it let White House access its databases
By Jenny Booth and agencies
Yahoo has admitted that it granted the US Government access to its search engine's databases this summer, as a battle develops over the right to privacy in cyberspace.
Google, by contrast, promised last night to fight vigorously
By Jenny Booth and agencies
Yahoo has admitted that it granted the US Government access to its search engine's databases this summer, as a battle develops over the right to privacy in cyberspace.
Google, by contrast, promised last night to fight vigorously
Ron says... this is what big industry can do.. it's all about $. Notice the small fine. Think about the ship breaking deal in Newport.
USATODAY.com - FirstEnergy to pay $28M fine, saying workers hid damage: "FirstEnergy to pay $28M fine, saying workers hid damage
CLEVELAND (AP) — Acknowledging that its employees covered up serious damage at a nuclear power plant, the facility's owner has agreed to pay $28 million in fines, restitution and community service projects, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
Inspectors found an acid leak in 2002 that nearly ate through a 6-inch steel cap on the reactor vessel at the Davis-Besse plant owned by FirstEnergy Corp. Officials said it was the most extensive corrosion ever seen at a U.S. nuclear reactor."
USATODAY.com - FirstEnergy to pay $28M fine, saying workers hid damage: "FirstEnergy to pay $28M fine, saying workers hid damage
CLEVELAND (AP) — Acknowledging that its employees covered up serious damage at a nuclear power plant, the facility's owner has agreed to pay $28 million in fines, restitution and community service projects, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
Inspectors found an acid leak in 2002 that nearly ate through a 6-inch steel cap on the reactor vessel at the Davis-Besse plant owned by FirstEnergy Corp. Officials said it was the most extensive corrosion ever seen at a U.S. nuclear reactor."
Coastal landscape shifts from relentless rainfall
A great read
Coastal landscape shifts from relentless rainfall: "Coastal landscape shifts from relentless rainfall
Toll booth - A Yaquina Head area aide gets a scare as trees tilt and earth cascades down
Friday, January 20, 2006
LORI TOBIAS
NEWPORT -- The first sign of trouble came when Paula Cline-Jones heard something cracking. She looked out the window of the tiny toll booth at the entrance of the Yaquina Head natural area and knew something wasn't right.
'The trees at the top of the hill were falling toward each other,' Cline-Jones recalled. 'Then I noticed a wedge of land coming away and sliding down from the top.'
At first, it was like watching slow-motion television, she said. Then the slow-moving slide began picking up speed, sweeping soil, sand and trees into its mass, and the 51-year-old visitors aide found herself looking for an escape."
Coastal landscape shifts from relentless rainfall: "Coastal landscape shifts from relentless rainfall
Toll booth - A Yaquina Head area aide gets a scare as trees tilt and earth cascades down
Friday, January 20, 2006
LORI TOBIAS
NEWPORT -- The first sign of trouble came when Paula Cline-Jones heard something cracking. She looked out the window of the tiny toll booth at the entrance of the Yaquina Head natural area and knew something wasn't right.
'The trees at the top of the hill were falling toward each other,' Cline-Jones recalled. 'Then I noticed a wedge of land coming away and sliding down from the top.'
At first, it was like watching slow-motion television, she said. Then the slow-moving slide began picking up speed, sweeping soil, sand and trees into its mass, and the 51-year-old visitors aide found herself looking for an escape."
Newport News-Times: Coastal Coho stakeholders to meet in Newport
Newport News-Times: Coastal Coho stakeholders to meet in Newport: "Coastal Coho stakeholders to meet in Newport
Oregon's Coastal Coho Stakeholder Team will meet Friday, Jan. 20 in Newport to continue working on conservation actions to benefit coastal coho salmon.
The stakeholder team advises both the State of Oregon and the National Marine Fisheries Service on Oregon's Coastal Coho Project. Members of the team represent fish conservation, fishing, private land, timber, agricultural, tribal and other interests.
The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. at the Hallmark Inn and Resort, 744 SW Elizabeth Street. Public comments will be accepted at 10:45 a.m.
More information about the Coastal Coho Project and the stakeholder team can be found at www.oregon-plan.org. "
Oregon's Coastal Coho Stakeholder Team will meet Friday, Jan. 20 in Newport to continue working on conservation actions to benefit coastal coho salmon.
The stakeholder team advises both the State of Oregon and the National Marine Fisheries Service on Oregon's Coastal Coho Project. Members of the team represent fish conservation, fishing, private land, timber, agricultural, tribal and other interests.
The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. at the Hallmark Inn and Resort, 744 SW Elizabeth Street. Public comments will be accepted at 10:45 a.m.
More information about the Coastal Coho Project and the stakeholder team can be found at www.oregon-plan.org. "
Do Seahawks have an answer for the elusive Mr. Smith?
Do Seahawks have an answer for the elusive Mr. Smith?: "Do Seahawks have an answer for the elusive Mr. Smith?
Seattle players are tight-lipped about any possible defensive tactics to slow Carolina's All-Pro wide receiver
FACTBOX
? NFL playoffs
Friday, January 20, 2006
GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD
The Seattle Seahawks' defensive mission in the NFC championship game is obvious: Stop Steve Smith.
The All-Pro receiver has sprinted past the New York Giants and Chicago Bears in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Bears tried to double-cover Smith, and he finished the game with 218 yards receiving, 26 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the Carolina Panthers' 29-21 win"
Seattle players are tight-lipped about any possible defensive tactics to slow Carolina's All-Pro wide receiver
FACTBOX
? NFL playoffs
Friday, January 20, 2006
GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD
The Seattle Seahawks' defensive mission in the NFC championship game is obvious: Stop Steve Smith.
The All-Pro receiver has sprinted past the New York Giants and Chicago Bears in the first two rounds of the playoffs. The Bears tried to double-cover Smith, and he finished the game with 218 yards receiving, 26 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the Carolina Panthers' 29-21 win"
Hass' latest hassle
Hass' latest hassle: "Hass' latest hassle
Questions about Mike Hass' speed continue to haunt the receiver as the NFL draft draws near
FACTBOX
? East-West Shrine Game
Friday, January 20, 2006
PAUL BUKER
Imagine that. Somebody telling Mike Hass he isn't good enough.
It seems Hass, the former Oregon State walk-on who became a consensus first-team All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's outstanding receiver, is getting dissed by the Senior Bowl.
Hass broke records at OSU, but despite some glowing recommendations, he can't break into the North squad lineup for the Jan. 28 game in Mobile, Ala., which showcases players expected to be picked in the first three rounds of the April 29-30 NFL draft.
'I'm over it,' said Hass, who is in San Antonio practicing for Saturday's East-West Shrine Game at the Alamodome. 'If they don't want me, they don't want me. "
Questions about Mike Hass' speed continue to haunt the receiver as the NFL draft draws near
FACTBOX
? East-West Shrine Game
Friday, January 20, 2006
PAUL BUKER
Imagine that. Somebody telling Mike Hass he isn't good enough.
It seems Hass, the former Oregon State walk-on who became a consensus first-team All-American and won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation's outstanding receiver, is getting dissed by the Senior Bowl.
Hass broke records at OSU, but despite some glowing recommendations, he can't break into the North squad lineup for the Jan. 28 game in Mobile, Ala., which showcases players expected to be picked in the first three rounds of the April 29-30 NFL draft.
'I'm over it,' said Hass, who is in San Antonio practicing for Saturday's East-West Shrine Game at the Alamodome. 'If they don't want me, they don't want me. "
Thursday, January 19, 2006
USATODAY.com - Archaeologists find tomb under Roman Forum
USATODAY.com - Archaeologists find tomb under Roman Forum: "Archaeologists find tomb under Roman Forum
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists digging beneath the Roman Forum have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb that pre-dates the birth of ancient Rome by several hundred years.
The Roman Forum at night. Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb there. The Roman Forum at night. Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb there.
By Andrew Medichini, AP
State TV Thursday night showed an excavation team removing vases from the tomb, which resembled a deep well."
ROME (AP) — Archaeologists digging beneath the Roman Forum have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb that pre-dates the birth of ancient Rome by several hundred years.
The Roman Forum at night. Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb there. The Roman Forum at night. Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb there.
By Andrew Medichini, AP
State TV Thursday night showed an excavation team removing vases from the tomb, which resembled a deep well."
Photo in the News: Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan
Photo in the News: Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan: "Photo in the News: Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan
Photo: Diver tagging Nomura's jellyfish
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* Holy Squid! Photos Offer First Glimpse of Live Deep-Sea Giant
* Grizzly Bear-Size Catfish Caught in Thailand
* Jellyfish Facts & Photos for Kids
January 19, 2006—Pitting two hands against thousands of stinging tentacles, a diver attaches a tracking device to a giant Nomura's jellyfish off the coast of Japan on October 4, 2005."
Photo: Diver tagging Nomura's jellyfish
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RELATED
* Holy Squid! Photos Offer First Glimpse of Live Deep-Sea Giant
* Grizzly Bear-Size Catfish Caught in Thailand
* Jellyfish Facts & Photos for Kids
January 19, 2006—Pitting two hands against thousands of stinging tentacles, a diver attaches a tracking device to a giant Nomura's jellyfish off the coast of Japan on October 4, 2005."
CERT WEBSITE CHANGES
CERT WEBSITE CHANGES TO THE NEWPORT CERT WEBSITE TODAY..
RT
Today our sponsors ok’d the change of the LVH CERT site to the CERT NEWPORT OREGON web site. Now this site will reflect the ideas and opinions of the entire community of Newport.
RT
Today our sponsors ok’d the change of the LVH CERT site to the CERT NEWPORT OREGON web site. Now this site will reflect the ideas and opinions of the entire community of Newport.
PINOCHLE NIGHT
"JUST A REMINDER..........."
Don't forget tonight a the Longview Hills Club House
from 7PM to 9PM its Pinochle Night and if you haven't
been before, there is always room for another hand or two.
Don't forget tonight a the Longview Hills Club House
from 7PM to 9PM its Pinochle Night and if you haven't
been before, there is always room for another hand or two.
COMPUTER UPDATE FOR
COMPUTER UPDATE FOR THE NEW COMPUTER LAB
RT
Jim Dodds is the technician handling the refurbishing and updating of our Georgia Pacific donated computers. Jim lives with his father here in the park. They will be moving soon to Montana as they have sold their home here at LVH. Jim also is running programs on each of the computers that check their condition before he puts them into service. He is doing all this for free. Georgia Pacific Donated the computers for free.
Jim has both good and bad news for us. There were 10 computers and 1 server computer in our gift. The server is not going to be usable for our application so we are sending it to the recycle bin. 2 of the computers so far have problems that make them to expensive to repair. We have decided to send them to the recycle bin too. Four of the computers have been tested and loaded with new programs and Windows 2000 operating system and are ready for us to use.
Jim is working on the remaining four and suggests we keep our fingers crossed. Also, there are some problems with some of the CD drives but we are not going to address those problems now as we can use them without that piece of equipment.
Meanwhile, we have ordered the equipment necessary to network our computers together and expect it to arrive by Monday. You can expect to see new computers showing up at the lab soon and old equipment being readied for raffle.
RT
Jim Dodds is the technician handling the refurbishing and updating of our Georgia Pacific donated computers. Jim lives with his father here in the park. They will be moving soon to Montana as they have sold their home here at LVH. Jim also is running programs on each of the computers that check their condition before he puts them into service. He is doing all this for free. Georgia Pacific Donated the computers for free.
Jim has both good and bad news for us. There were 10 computers and 1 server computer in our gift. The server is not going to be usable for our application so we are sending it to the recycle bin. 2 of the computers so far have problems that make them to expensive to repair. We have decided to send them to the recycle bin too. Four of the computers have been tested and loaded with new programs and Windows 2000 operating system and are ready for us to use.
Jim is working on the remaining four and suggests we keep our fingers crossed. Also, there are some problems with some of the CD drives but we are not going to address those problems now as we can use them without that piece of equipment.
Meanwhile, we have ordered the equipment necessary to network our computers together and expect it to arrive by Monday. You can expect to see new computers showing up at the lab soon and old equipment being readied for raffle.
10 rules to break
10 rules to break: "10 rules to break
Don't let advice stifle your creativity
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Dulcy Mahar
There are plenty of 'how-to' tomes that spout a number of serviceable garden rules. Undeniably, rules are useful to give direction and discipline, especially when one is starting out.
But after a while, experience becomes the great teacher, and one of the things it can teach us is that too much rigidity in following rules is not necessarily a good thing. After all, departing from the norm and trying new things is one of the definitions of creativity.
Here, for example, are 10 rules ripe for the breaking.
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1. Get rid of the lawn. This has been the mantra for the past few years as we strive to save water and reduce labor. But the truth is, a little bit of green is a beautiful foil for plants, and one shouldn't be made to feel overly guilty about enjoying some turf. My advice is that if you like lawn, just downsize and water smartly."
Don't let advice stifle your creativity
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Dulcy Mahar
There are plenty of 'how-to' tomes that spout a number of serviceable garden rules. Undeniably, rules are useful to give direction and discipline, especially when one is starting out.
But after a while, experience becomes the great teacher, and one of the things it can teach us is that too much rigidity in following rules is not necessarily a good thing. After all, departing from the norm and trying new things is one of the definitions of creativity.
Here, for example, are 10 rules ripe for the breaking.
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1. Get rid of the lawn. This has been the mantra for the past few years as we strive to save water and reduce labor. But the truth is, a little bit of green is a beautiful foil for plants, and one shouldn't be made to feel overly guilty about enjoying some turf. My advice is that if you like lawn, just downsize and water smartly."
La Nina . . . or not
La Nina . . . or not: "La Nina . . . or not
Oregon and national weather experts clash on wet winter's cause
Thursday, January 19, 2006
STUART TOMLINSON
Rivers are raging, hillsides are sliding, and the snowpack is soaring as storms bring high winds and heavy surf every 18 to 36 hours. Since the weekend before Christmas, it has rained every day except one in most of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington.
It's been so bad that Gov. Ted Kulongoski last week declared disasters in 24 of 36 Oregon counties."
Oregon and national weather experts clash on wet winter's cause
Thursday, January 19, 2006
STUART TOMLINSON
Rivers are raging, hillsides are sliding, and the snowpack is soaring as storms bring high winds and heavy surf every 18 to 36 hours. Since the weekend before Christmas, it has rained every day except one in most of Western Oregon and Southwest Washington.
It's been so bad that Gov. Ted Kulongoski last week declared disasters in 24 of 36 Oregon counties."
Deal puts more troopers on road
YAY!
Deal puts more troopers on road: "Deal puts more troopers on road
State police - The pact, which awaits approval, pays for evidence technicians and frees sworn officers for patrols
Thursday, January 19, 2006
DAVE HOGAN
SALEM -- State leaders reached an agreement Wednesday that will give the Oregon State Police money to return eight troopers to patrol duty soon, with more to come later.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski's office had said two weeks ago that it planned to wait until April to forward a $1.7 million request from the state police to the Legislature's Emergency Board. The board is a panel of legislators that meets to consider additional money for state agencies between legislative sessions."
Deal puts more troopers on road: "Deal puts more troopers on road
State police - The pact, which awaits approval, pays for evidence technicians and frees sworn officers for patrols
Thursday, January 19, 2006
DAVE HOGAN
SALEM -- State leaders reached an agreement Wednesday that will give the Oregon State Police money to return eight troopers to patrol duty soon, with more to come later.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski's office had said two weeks ago that it planned to wait until April to forward a $1.7 million request from the state police to the Legislature's Emergency Board. The board is a panel of legislators that meets to consider additional money for state agencies between legislative sessions."
Mystery man places roses on Poe gravesite
Mystery man places roses on Poe gravesite: "Mystery man places roses on Poe gravesite
(AP Photo/Gail Burton) :: A wreath sits at the base of Edgar Allan Poe's gravesite in honor of his birthday, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in Baltimore.
By Associated Press
KASEY JONES
Updated: 01/19/06
BALTIMORE
For the 57th straight year, a mystery man paid tribute to Edgar Allan Poe by placing roses and a bottle of cognac on the writer's grave to mark his birthday."
(AP Photo/Gail Burton) :: A wreath sits at the base of Edgar Allan Poe's gravesite in honor of his birthday, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in Baltimore.
By Associated Press
KASEY JONES
Updated: 01/19/06
BALTIMORE
For the 57th straight year, a mystery man paid tribute to Edgar Allan Poe by placing roses and a bottle of cognac on the writer's grave to mark his birthday."
Trivia - 4381 to 4390
Trivia - 4381 to 4390: "4393 / Vostok, Antarctica holds the record for the coldest temperature on Earth: a temperature of -129 °F / -89.4 °C was recorded on July 21, 1983. An unconfirmed report in the winter of 1997 reported an even colder temperature of -132 °F / -91 °C. This exceptionally cold weather is caused by the very high speed of the Arctic winds.
4394 / Antarctica contains 70% of the world's freshwater and 90% of the world's ice. Less than 1% of the continent is free of ice and snow."
4394 / Antarctica contains 70% of the world's freshwater and 90% of the world's ice. Less than 1% of the continent is free of ice and snow."
On Looking Up By Chance At The Constellations by Robert Frost
On Looking Up By Chance At The Constellations by Robert Frost: "Fire and Ice
By Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
"
By Robert Frost
Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.
"
FEMA: Helping a Loved One With Alzheimer's During a Disaster
FEMA: Helping a Loved One With Alzheimer's During a Disaster: "Helping a Loved One With Alzheimer's During a Disaster
Release Date: January 19, 2006
Release Number: 1605-164
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MONTGOMERY , Ala. -- Disasters can be hard to deal with for anyone, but for those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease, the experience can be even scarier and more unsettling. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency recommend that caregivers assisting people with dementia prepare for disasters by planning ahead.
While everyone should have a preparedness strategy for disasters, there are some important steps families and other caregivers can take when they are considering how to look after persons with Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association recommends the following:
* Establish a safe place to go before a disaster happens.
* Alert family and friends when changing locations.
* Have copies of the person with dementia's medical history, medications and physician information.
* Purchase extra medication.
* Prepare an emergency kit with necessary items (visit www.fema.gov for items to include).
If relocating after a disaster, the change in location plus unfamiliar noises and activities may cause those with Alzheimer's increased stress and confusion . To reduce the trauma, practice these tips:
* Be calm and supportive --remain flexible and patient. Don't leave the person with Alzheimer's alone or with someone who does not know they have dementia.
* Be aware of health needs --ensure proper nutrition and hydration and try to find a doctor and pharmacy as soon as possible.
* Create a safe environment --spend extra time with the person, maintain daily routines, and limit news media exposure to the disaster.
Caregivers should take the precaution of enrolling their loved o"
Release Date: January 19, 2006
Release Number: 1605-164
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» More Information on Alabama Hurricane Katrina
MONTGOMERY , Ala. -- Disasters can be hard to deal with for anyone, but for those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease, the experience can be even scarier and more unsettling. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency recommend that caregivers assisting people with dementia prepare for disasters by planning ahead.
While everyone should have a preparedness strategy for disasters, there are some important steps families and other caregivers can take when they are considering how to look after persons with Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association recommends the following:
* Establish a safe place to go before a disaster happens.
* Alert family and friends when changing locations.
* Have copies of the person with dementia's medical history, medications and physician information.
* Purchase extra medication.
* Prepare an emergency kit with necessary items (visit www.fema.gov for items to include).
If relocating after a disaster, the change in location plus unfamiliar noises and activities may cause those with Alzheimer's increased stress and confusion . To reduce the trauma, practice these tips:
* Be calm and supportive --remain flexible and patient. Don't leave the person with Alzheimer's alone or with someone who does not know they have dementia.
* Be aware of health needs --ensure proper nutrition and hydration and try to find a doctor and pharmacy as soon as possible.
* Create a safe environment --spend extra time with the person, maintain daily routines, and limit news media exposure to the disaster.
Caregivers should take the precaution of enrolling their loved o"
LVH FISH CLUB MEET 1-19-06
"MEETING TODAY AT CLUB HOUSE LVH'S"
The Longview Hills Fishing Club will be meeting this morning at 9:00AM in the main area of the Club House. If you enjoy fishing and want the up to date information with the Oregon Coastal fishing, then this is the place to be. They always welcome new members and new fishing stories. Hope to see you there.
The Longview Hills Fishing Club will be meeting this morning at 9:00AM in the main area of the Club House. If you enjoy fishing and want the up to date information with the Oregon Coastal fishing, then this is the place to be. They always welcome new members and new fishing stories. Hope to see you there.
OregonLive.com: NFL
OregonLive.com: NFL: "AFC Links:Injuries Standings
NFC Links:Injuries Standings
NFL Links:News Scoreboards Current Odds Live Odds Schedule League Leaders Team Index Weather"
NFC Links:Injuries Standings
NFL Links:News Scoreboards Current Odds Live Odds Schedule League Leaders Team Index Weather"
Seahawks' Strong finally runs into daylight
Seahawks' Strong finally runs into daylight: "Seahawks' Strong finally runs into daylight
The fullback gets noticed after years of blocking for Shaun Alexander and protecting Matt Hasselbeck
Thursday, January 19, 2006
GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Mack Strong doesn't receive much attention and when he does, it's usually because he missed a blocking assignment or made another mistake that blew up a play.
Strong burst out of the shadows with a key 32-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' playoff victory over Washington on Saturday. But Sunday against Carolina in the NFC championship game, Strong expects to resume the more anonymous role of opening holes for running back Shaun Alexander and helping protect quarterback Matt Hasselbeck"
The fullback gets noticed after years of blocking for Shaun Alexander and protecting Matt Hasselbeck
Thursday, January 19, 2006
GEOFFREY C. ARNOLD
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Mack Strong doesn't receive much attention and when he does, it's usually because he missed a blocking assignment or made another mistake that blew up a play.
Strong burst out of the shadows with a key 32-yard run in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' playoff victory over Washington on Saturday. But Sunday against Carolina in the NFC championship game, Strong expects to resume the more anonymous role of opening holes for running back Shaun Alexander and helping protect quarterback Matt Hasselbeck"
Blazers go up by 17, win by 2
Blazers go up by 17, win by 2: "Blazers go up by 17, win by 2
Viktor Khryapa has a double double as Portland hangs on for fourth win in a row
FACTBOX
? The Blazers
Thursday, January 19, 2006
JASON QUICK
Viktor Khryapa is known for doing the 'little' things: Deflecting passes. Setting good screens. Providing help defense. Drawing charges.
But on Wednesday night, the Trail Blazers' second-year forward did the big things, scoring 18 points and grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds -- all while adding his trademark dirty work -- to help the Blazers hold on and beat the Toronto Raptors 96-94 in front of 12,315 at the Rose Garden. "
Viktor Khryapa has a double double as Portland hangs on for fourth win in a row
FACTBOX
? The Blazers
Thursday, January 19, 2006
JASON QUICK
Viktor Khryapa is known for doing the 'little' things: Deflecting passes. Setting good screens. Providing help defense. Drawing charges.
But on Wednesday night, the Trail Blazers' second-year forward did the big things, scoring 18 points and grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds -- all while adding his trademark dirty work -- to help the Blazers hold on and beat the Toronto Raptors 96-94 in front of 12,315 at the Rose Garden. "
Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss
Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss: "Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss
(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) :: Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz holds a copy of his new book, 'The Flavor Point Diet,' in which he says the newest way to lose weight is cutting back on flavors, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Chicago.
By Associated Press
LINDSEY TANNER
Updated: 01/18/06
CHICAGO
Forget counting carbs and calories. Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz says the way to lose weight is to limit flavors.
[Full Story Below ?]
Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, says people stop eating when the brain's appetite center registers 'full.' But eating lots of flavors promotes overeating because different sensors must register full for appetite to subside, Katz says."
(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) :: Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz holds a copy of his new book, 'The Flavor Point Diet,' in which he says the newest way to lose weight is cutting back on flavors, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Chicago.
By Associated Press
LINDSEY TANNER
Updated: 01/18/06
CHICAGO
Forget counting carbs and calories. Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz says the way to lose weight is to limit flavors.
[Full Story Below ?]
Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, says people stop eating when the brain's appetite center registers 'full.' But eating lots of flavors promotes overeating because different sensors must register full for appetite to subside, Katz says."
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
The Assisted-Suicide Decision - New York Times
The Assisted-Suicide Decision - New York Times: "Editorial
The Assisted-Suicide Decision
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Published: January 19, 2006
The Supreme Court smacked former Attorney General John Ashcroft and the Bush administration when it ruled 6 to 3 that the Justice Department had gone beyond its authority in trying to undermine an assisted-suicide law in Oregon. The only disquieting note was that the new chief justice, John Roberts Jr., who had assured senators that he believed people had 'the right to be let alone,' nevertheless joined the dissenters in arguing that the federal government had the power to block Oregon's pioneering effort to let terminally ill patients end their own lives humanely."
The Assisted-Suicide Decision
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Published: January 19, 2006
The Supreme Court smacked former Attorney General John Ashcroft and the Bush administration when it ruled 6 to 3 that the Justice Department had gone beyond its authority in trying to undermine an assisted-suicide law in Oregon. The only disquieting note was that the new chief justice, John Roberts Jr., who had assured senators that he believed people had 'the right to be let alone,' nevertheless joined the dissenters in arguing that the federal government had the power to block Oregon's pioneering effort to let terminally ill patients end their own lives humanely."
Hamster, snake best friends at Tokyo zoo
Hamster, snake best friends at Tokyo zoo: "Hamster, snake best friends at Tokyo zoo
(AP Photo/Mutsugoro Okoku Zoo, Kyota Nomura) :: Hamster named Gohan, right, and snake Aochan live togther in a cardboard box at Mutsugoro Okoku zoo, outskirts of Tokyo, in this January 14, 2006 photo.
By Associated Press
Updated: 01/18/06
TOKYO
Gohan, a dwarf hamster, was supposed to be an afternoon snack for Aochan, a rat snake, but instead the two became fast friends.
[Full Story Below ?]
Gohan and Aochan make strange bedfellows: one's a 3.5-inch dwarf hamster; the other is a 120 yard-long rat snake. Zookeepers at Tokyo's Mutsugoro Okoku zoo presented the hamster _ whose name means 'meal' in Japanese _ to Aochan as a tasty morsel in October, after the snake refused to eat frozen mice."
(AP Photo/Mutsugoro Okoku Zoo, Kyota Nomura) :: Hamster named Gohan, right, and snake Aochan live togther in a cardboard box at Mutsugoro Okoku zoo, outskirts of Tokyo, in this January 14, 2006 photo.
By Associated Press
Updated: 01/18/06
TOKYO
Gohan, a dwarf hamster, was supposed to be an afternoon snack for Aochan, a rat snake, but instead the two became fast friends.
[Full Story Below ?]
Gohan and Aochan make strange bedfellows: one's a 3.5-inch dwarf hamster; the other is a 120 yard-long rat snake. Zookeepers at Tokyo's Mutsugoro Okoku zoo presented the hamster _ whose name means 'meal' in Japanese _ to Aochan as a tasty morsel in October, after the snake refused to eat frozen mice."
Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss
Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss: "Limiting flavors may be key to weight loss
(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) :: Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz holds a copy of his new book, 'The Flavor Point Diet,' in which he says the newest way to lose weight is cutting back on flavors, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Chicago.
By Associated Press
LINDSEY TANNER
Updated: 01/18/06
CHICAGO
Forget counting carbs and calories. Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz says the way to lose weight is to limit flavors.
[Full Story Below ?]
Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, says people stop eating when the brain's appetite center registers 'full.' But eating lots of flavors promotes overeating because different sensors must register full for appetite to subside, Katz says."
(AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) :: Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz holds a copy of his new book, 'The Flavor Point Diet,' in which he says the newest way to lose weight is cutting back on flavors, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Chicago.
By Associated Press
LINDSEY TANNER
Updated: 01/18/06
CHICAGO
Forget counting carbs and calories. Obesity researcher Dr. David Katz says the way to lose weight is to limit flavors.
[Full Story Below ?]
Katz, director of Yale University's Prevention Research Center, says people stop eating when the brain's appetite center registers 'full.' But eating lots of flavors promotes overeating because different sensors must register full for appetite to subside, Katz says."
BBC NEWS | Americas | Jail for US 'chilli finger' pair
BBC NEWS | Americas | Jail for US 'chilli finger' pair: "Jail for US 'chilli finger' pair
Anna Ayala leaves a San Jose, California courtroom after pleading guilty
Ayala faces up to nine years in jail over the chilli finger scam
A couple who planted a human finger in a bowl of chilli in the hope of gaining compensation from Wendy's fast food chain have been jailed in California.
Anna Ayala, 39, was sentenced to nine years and her husband Jaime Placencia, 43, will serve 12 years, four months."
Anna Ayala leaves a San Jose, California courtroom after pleading guilty
Ayala faces up to nine years in jail over the chilli finger scam
A couple who planted a human finger in a bowl of chilli in the hope of gaining compensation from Wendy's fast food chain have been jailed in California.
Anna Ayala, 39, was sentenced to nine years and her husband Jaime Placencia, 43, will serve 12 years, four months."
BBC NEWS | Health | Cystic fibrosis therapy advance
BBC NEWS | Health | Cystic fibrosis therapy advance: "Cystic fibrosis therapy advance
Image of lung x-ray
Cystic fibrosis clogs the lungs with thick, sticky mucus
Researchers have discovered a highly promising treatment for lung problems associated with the deadly condition cystic fibrosis.
The treatment involves inhaling a salt water aerosol solution almost twice as salty as the Atlantic Ocean.
This helps to cut damage by restoring a thin lubricant layer of water that normally coats airway surfaces."
Image of lung x-ray
Cystic fibrosis clogs the lungs with thick, sticky mucus
Researchers have discovered a highly promising treatment for lung problems associated with the deadly condition cystic fibrosis.
The treatment involves inhaling a salt water aerosol solution almost twice as salty as the Atlantic Ocean.
This helps to cut damage by restoring a thin lubricant layer of water that normally coats airway surfaces."
Save a life -- and it may be your own
Save a life -- and it may be your own: "Save a life -- and it may be your own
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
M onday morning, Jon Jui let it all hang out.
His frustration. His impatience. His compassion for those in our community who would be the most vulnerable during a flood, earthquake, wildfire or volcanic eruption. All are certain possibilities in our region. Not if, but when.
Jui, an emergency medicine professor at Oregon Health & Science University, was the keynote speaker Monday at The Skanner's 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast."
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
M onday morning, Jon Jui let it all hang out.
His frustration. His impatience. His compassion for those in our community who would be the most vulnerable during a flood, earthquake, wildfire or volcanic eruption. All are certain possibilities in our region. Not if, but when.
Jui, an emergency medicine professor at Oregon Health & Science University, was the keynote speaker Monday at The Skanner's 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Mark Twain
'In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.'"
'In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their language.'"
Face Transplant Recipient Takes Outings and Blends in, Doctors Say - New York Times
Face Transplant Recipient Takes Outings and Blends in, Doctors Say - New York Times: "Face Transplant Recipient Takes Outings and Blends in, Doctors Say
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By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN
Published: January 18, 2006
TUCSON, Jan. 17 - The French woman who received the world's first partial face transplant walked along a street in Lyon, France, and visited a bar without incident on Sunday, her doctors said in an interview here Tuesday.
She was accompanied by a psychiatrist on her outing."
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By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN
Published: January 18, 2006
TUCSON, Jan. 17 - The French woman who received the world's first partial face transplant walked along a street in Lyon, France, and visited a bar without incident on Sunday, her doctors said in an interview here Tuesday.
She was accompanied by a psychiatrist on her outing."
JACk OWENS HATS JAN 2006
"HAT'S, HAT'S AND MORE HAT'S"
Jack Owens............. Just a few of collection
Jack's favorite Hat in his collection " Pearl Harbor Survivor 60th Anniversary"
He has over 2400 hats at this count and he keeps receiving more from people across this world. He loves to talk about them and so next time you see Jack, tell him you would love to see his collection first hand. Don't forget to wear a hat, who knows he might like it and add one more to his collection.
Jack Owens............. Just a few of collection
Jack's favorite Hat in his collection " Pearl Harbor Survivor 60th Anniversary"
He has over 2400 hats at this count and he keeps receiving more from people across this world. He loves to talk about them and so next time you see Jack, tell him you would love to see his collection first hand. Don't forget to wear a hat, who knows he might like it and add one more to his collection.
Newport News-Times: Salmon River Chinook program reviewed
Newport News-Times: Salmon River Chinook program reviewed: "Salmon River Chinook program reviewed
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking written public comment on a draft Hatchery Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) for fall Chinook raised at Salmon River Hatchery. The comment period is open now through Saturday, Feb. 11.
NOAA Fisheries requires HGMPs to provide a review of each hatchery's current operational components for each fish species reared at a facility. The stock under review is known as stock 36 and is released into the Salmon River after rearing at Salmon River Hatchery near Otis."
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking written public comment on a draft Hatchery Genetic Management Plan (HGMP) for fall Chinook raised at Salmon River Hatchery. The comment period is open now through Saturday, Feb. 11.
NOAA Fisheries requires HGMPs to provide a review of each hatchery's current operational components for each fish species reared at a facility. The stock under review is known as stock 36 and is released into the Salmon River after rearing at Salmon River Hatchery near Otis."
Newport News-Times - Sports
Newport News-Times - Sports: "Cubs come out winners on home court
In their first home game since Dec. 2, the Newport Cubs beat Sweet Home 54-43 in boys basketball action Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Waldport loses to Coquille, gets ready for home show-down with Monroe
The Waldport girls dropped a non-league road game at Coquille Tuesday, Jan. 10, 52-39."
In their first home game since Dec. 2, the Newport Cubs beat Sweet Home 54-43 in boys basketball action Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Waldport loses to Coquille, gets ready for home show-down with Monroe
The Waldport girls dropped a non-league road game at Coquille Tuesday, Jan. 10, 52-39."
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Leonard back to defend Hope title
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Leonard back to defend Hope title: "Leonard back to defend Hope title
1/18/2006, 2:54 a.m. PT
By KEN PETERS
The Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) ? Justin Leonard was unsure if he would even be able to make it to the first tee at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic last year.
Battling flulike symptoms, he not only made it to the tee, he went on to play 90 holes and win the five-day tournament.
Leonard, back to defend his title, recalled how his young daughter first got sick a year ago, then his wife ? and then he finally caught the cold.
'Tuesday night, I ended up getting sick,' Leonard said. 'I wasn't even sure Wednesday if I was going to be able to play.'"
1/18/2006, 2:54 a.m. PT
By KEN PETERS
The Associated Press
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) ? Justin Leonard was unsure if he would even be able to make it to the first tee at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic last year.
Battling flulike symptoms, he not only made it to the tee, he went on to play 90 holes and win the five-day tournament.
Leonard, back to defend his title, recalled how his young daughter first got sick a year ago, then his wife ? and then he finally caught the cold.
'Tuesday night, I ended up getting sick,' Leonard said. 'I wasn't even sure Wednesday if I was going to be able to play.'"
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Seahawks meet their match in Carolina
OregonLive.com: SportsFlash - Seahawks meet their match in Carolina: "Seahawks meet their match in Carolina
1/18/2006, 2:42 a.m. PT
By GREGG BELL
The Associated Press
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) ? Two weeks ago, Seahawks coach and former high school history teacher Mike Holmgren gave his assistants some homework for their playoff bye week ? start studying the other NFC postseason teams and compile preliminary scouting reports on each.
Soon, the coaches were scribbling notes on large dry-erase boards in their offices. But when Washington became Seattle's first-round foe, the assistants erased all the other teams' information."
1/18/2006, 2:42 a.m. PT
By GREGG BELL
The Associated Press
KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) ? Two weeks ago, Seahawks coach and former high school history teacher Mike Holmgren gave his assistants some homework for their playoff bye week ? start studying the other NFC postseason teams and compile preliminary scouting reports on each.
Soon, the coaches were scribbling notes on large dry-erase boards in their offices. But when Washington became Seattle's first-round foe, the assistants erased all the other teams' information."
Sweet noise of success
Sweet noise of success: "Sweet noise of success
Seattle's boisterous fans give the Seahawks a home-field boost against Carolina's road warriors
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
JOHN HUNT
SEATTLE -- It's right there in black and white -- and blue. With a 9-0 record at Qwest Field this season, the Seattle Seahawks have one of the NFL's biggest home-field advantages.
The home crowd, which helped force the New York Giants into 11 false-start penalties in a game this season, played a similar role in Saturday's divisional playoff win over Washington and figures to be even louder Sunday in the NFC championship game. "
Seattle's boisterous fans give the Seahawks a home-field boost against Carolina's road warriors
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
JOHN HUNT
SEATTLE -- It's right there in black and white -- and blue. With a 9-0 record at Qwest Field this season, the Seattle Seahawks have one of the NFL's biggest home-field advantages.
The home crowd, which helped force the New York Giants into 11 false-start penalties in a game this season, played a similar role in Saturday's divisional playoff win over Washington and figures to be even louder Sunday in the NFC championship game. "
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
USATODAY.com - Plan to scrap old ships stirs pollution worries
Newport makes national news..read on
USATODAY.com - Plan to scrap old ships stirs pollution worries: "Plan to scrap old ships stirs pollution worries
By Brad Knickerbocker, The Christian Science Monitor
ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon prides itself on its coast. Wild and pristine. Open to the public and not fenced off by wealthy landowners. But in recent years, the area also has seen steep declines in traditional industries, timber and fishing.
The Oregon coast is known for its pristine shorelines. The Oregon coast is known for its pristine shorelines.
Heceta
So a proposal to haul old ships here for salvage and recycling presents a classic case of economic development vs. environmental protection. The new business would mean well-paying jobs turning ship hulls into valuable scrap metals. But it also brings with it concerns about toxic materials — asbestos, waste oil, lead paint, mercury, PCBs, and radioactive substances — seen as threats to marine life.
Locally, the issue comes to a head this week as the Port Commission in Newport, Ore., decides whether to let the proposal proceed. "
USATODAY.com - Plan to scrap old ships stirs pollution worries: "Plan to scrap old ships stirs pollution worries
By Brad Knickerbocker, The Christian Science Monitor
ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon prides itself on its coast. Wild and pristine. Open to the public and not fenced off by wealthy landowners. But in recent years, the area also has seen steep declines in traditional industries, timber and fishing.
The Oregon coast is known for its pristine shorelines. The Oregon coast is known for its pristine shorelines.
Heceta
So a proposal to haul old ships here for salvage and recycling presents a classic case of economic development vs. environmental protection. The new business would mean well-paying jobs turning ship hulls into valuable scrap metals. But it also brings with it concerns about toxic materials — asbestos, waste oil, lead paint, mercury, PCBs, and radioactive substances — seen as threats to marine life.
Locally, the issue comes to a head this week as the Port Commission in Newport, Ore., decides whether to let the proposal proceed. "
Computer Update
Computer Update..
RT
At the Social Club meeting we presented our request to help finance the new computer lab. It will be developed in 3 phases and the money needed for Phase one is $300. The Social Club voted with all yay votes and a few abstentions to cover that cost.
Jim Dodds is providing all the technical know how and so we are using his advice on what to buy. Today I placed an order for all the phase 1 parts. They were offering several good rebates on the stuff. So, when we get these parts we will send in for the rebates. When the rebates come back we will be able to use that money to purchase some WiFi access point stuff for the clubhouse and still stay in budget. Spent $276. Rebates maybe $70.
Jim has put that Correl paint on 4 computers so far.. You painters are going to love this. I oil paint and am looking forward to giving it a spin myself.
When you have computers networked together it is necessary to name them to keep them in order and for troubleshooting purposes. So far Jim has finished updating to Windows 2000 on two and mentioned 2 others in a comment below. They are all named after famous chipmunks.. Alvin, Dale, Chip etc. He said Alvin and Dale are ready to come home to the clubhouse. We (Jacky and I)will be missing tomorrow ..have to go to Salem.
We will be putting coffee cans with slotted lids in the clubhouse soon. You can write your name and put it in the appropriate can for the older computers we are going to give a way to make room for all our new chipmunks. We will have other free give a ways for the extra monitors and printers. Look for the poster with dates and rules at the clubhouse soon.
RT
At the Social Club meeting we presented our request to help finance the new computer lab. It will be developed in 3 phases and the money needed for Phase one is $300. The Social Club voted with all yay votes and a few abstentions to cover that cost.
Jim Dodds is providing all the technical know how and so we are using his advice on what to buy. Today I placed an order for all the phase 1 parts. They were offering several good rebates on the stuff. So, when we get these parts we will send in for the rebates. When the rebates come back we will be able to use that money to purchase some WiFi access point stuff for the clubhouse and still stay in budget. Spent $276. Rebates maybe $70.
Jim has put that Correl paint on 4 computers so far.. You painters are going to love this. I oil paint and am looking forward to giving it a spin myself.
When you have computers networked together it is necessary to name them to keep them in order and for troubleshooting purposes. So far Jim has finished updating to Windows 2000 on two and mentioned 2 others in a comment below. They are all named after famous chipmunks.. Alvin, Dale, Chip etc. He said Alvin and Dale are ready to come home to the clubhouse. We (Jacky and I)will be missing tomorrow ..have to go to Salem.
We will be putting coffee cans with slotted lids in the clubhouse soon. You can write your name and put it in the appropriate can for the older computers we are going to give a way to make room for all our new chipmunks. We will have other free give a ways for the extra monitors and printers. Look for the poster with dates and rules at the clubhouse soon.
NEWPORT MON/TUES JAN 16&17.2006
"NEWPORT AREA ONE DAY TO THE NEXT"
Above taken at Yaquina Head Lighthouse area
doing one of many rain and wind storms on Monday
the 16th.
These two pictues taken this afternoon, you can see
a better day with the weather looking out the window here
at Longview Hills Tuesday the 17th. We know there is more wind and rain
to come in off the ocean anytime.
Above taken at Yaquina Head Lighthouse area
doing one of many rain and wind storms on Monday
the 16th.
These two pictues taken this afternoon, you can see
a better day with the weather looking out the window here
at Longview Hills Tuesday the 17th. We know there is more wind and rain
to come in off the ocean anytime.
This is a second notice of the exercise. We had some email address problems and I hope it has been fixed. See you all on Saturday. Please come to the Armory building next door to the old city hall. They have graciously allowed us to stage their as the old city hall has no heat.
We have scheduled the final exercise to be Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 am until about noon. We will have the event at the old city hall, 810 SW Alder St. We will be having a short review of the curriculum that we have learned to date as we will be needing the information during the exercise. Please do not worry about pass/fail. This is a learning exercise so its more important to learn than to test.
There will be four components to the exercise:
1. CERT organization and setting up teams and leaders.
2. Triage and first aid.
3. Fire extinguishing.
4. Cribbing and search and rescue.
Just a heads up on the old city hall, it has not been occupied for several years so dress in comfortable clothing that is not formal wear. And no Larry, Nancy will not let us burn it down.
Please bring your CERT kits and I would suggest water bottles as the water fountain works at the city hall but I would not trust it. If you have any questions, either call me or email me.
I also would like everyone to attend the City Council meeting on Monday night, February 6th at 7:30 pm so that they can recognize all your hard work.
Dean Sawyer
Sergeant
Newport Police
Dinner Express - A one-pot meal to warm you
Dinner Express - A one-pot meal to warm you: "Dinner Express - A one-pot meal to warm you
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
CHERI SWOBODA
This one-pot recipe is so warm and soothing, you'll be sneaking bites before you serve it.
By using turkey kielbasa instead of the regular variety you'll be saving fat and calories -- without sacrificing flavor.
The sausage is simmered with onions, garlic, cabbage and sliced apples along with spices, broth and a touch of vinegar.
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All you need to add are roasted potatoes and a salad.
Cheri Swoboda: 503-221-8377; cheriswoboda@news.oregonian.com"
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
CHERI SWOBODA
This one-pot recipe is so warm and soothing, you'll be sneaking bites before you serve it.
By using turkey kielbasa instead of the regular variety you'll be saving fat and calories -- without sacrificing flavor.
The sausage is simmered with onions, garlic, cabbage and sliced apples along with spices, broth and a touch of vinegar.
Advertisement
All you need to add are roasted potatoes and a salad.
Cheri Swoboda: 503-221-8377; cheriswoboda@news.oregonian.com"
Medicare's troubled prescription drug rollout
Medicare's troubled prescription drug rollout: "Medicare's troubled prescription drug rollout
It's unacceptable that some low-income seniors have left pharmacies without getting their medicine
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
No senior citizen should have to endure the anguish that's hit hundreds of low-income Oregonians trying to get medical prescriptions filled since the beginning of January.
And no pharmacist should have to endure the heartache and heartburn of trying to help such seniors get medicine under the federal government's new prescription drug program.
Unfortunately, the new Medicare benefit is off to a rocky start since Jan. 1, not just in Oregon but all across the nation. Millions of low-income Americans who get both Medicare and Medicaid, and whose Medicaid drug coverage ended Dec. 31, have encountered a shock at their pharmacies."
It's unacceptable that some low-income seniors have left pharmacies without getting their medicine
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
No senior citizen should have to endure the anguish that's hit hundreds of low-income Oregonians trying to get medical prescriptions filled since the beginning of January.
And no pharmacist should have to endure the heartache and heartburn of trying to help such seniors get medicine under the federal government's new prescription drug program.
Unfortunately, the new Medicare benefit is off to a rocky start since Jan. 1, not just in Oregon but all across the nation. Millions of low-income Americans who get both Medicare and Medicaid, and whose Medicaid drug coverage ended Dec. 31, have encountered a shock at their pharmacies."
USATODAY.com - The lowdown on high-tech terms
USATODAY.com - The lowdown on high-tech terms: "The lowdown on high-tech terms
By Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY
Don't know megapixels from megabytes? Bewildered by RSS, USB and other alphabet-soup terms? Join the club. The tech world is littered with jargon. Here's a primer to demystify some of the gobbledygook you might encounter on shopping trips."
By Edward C. Baig, USA TODAY
Don't know megapixels from megabytes? Bewildered by RSS, USB and other alphabet-soup terms? Join the club. The tech world is littered with jargon. Here's a primer to demystify some of the gobbledygook you might encounter on shopping trips."
USATODAY.com - Prehistoric 'kitchen' found in Indiana
USATODAY.com - Prehistoric 'kitchen' found in Indiana: "Prehistoric 'kitchen' found in Indiana
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (AP) — Workers building a boat ramp at southeastern Indiana's Charlestown State Park have uncovered the apparent remains of a 4,000-year-old 'kitchen' ancient American Indians tribes may have used to prepare their winter food supply.
The discovery of the site in eastern Clark County prompted the state to temporarily halt work on the Ohio River boat ramp project."
CHARLESTOWN, Ind. (AP) — Workers building a boat ramp at southeastern Indiana's Charlestown State Park have uncovered the apparent remains of a 4,000-year-old 'kitchen' ancient American Indians tribes may have used to prepare their winter food supply.
The discovery of the site in eastern Clark County prompted the state to temporarily halt work on the Ohio River boat ramp project."
With Glaciers Atop Volcanoes, Iceland Zooms In on Signs of Unrest - New York Times
With Glaciers Atop Volcanoes, Iceland Zooms In on Signs of Unrest - New York Times: "With Glaciers Atop Volcanoes, Iceland Zooms In on Signs of Unrest
Courtesy of Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson
An eruption caused a jokulhlaup, or outburst flood.
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By AMANDA LEIGH HAAG
Published: January 17, 2006
SKAFTAFELL, Iceland - The terrain in southern Iceland is as gritty as burned toast, pockmarked by glacial craters and sprinkled with boulders that can be as big as dump trucks. Keep driving, and you come upon fields of bumpy lava blanketed with moss. Hot air rises off the blackened plains like distant fumes."
Courtesy of Magnus Tumi Gudmundsson
An eruption caused a jokulhlaup, or outburst flood.
Article Tools Sponsored By
By AMANDA LEIGH HAAG
Published: January 17, 2006
SKAFTAFELL, Iceland - The terrain in southern Iceland is as gritty as burned toast, pockmarked by glacial craters and sprinkled with boulders that can be as big as dump trucks. Keep driving, and you come upon fields of bumpy lava blanketed with moss. Hot air rises off the blackened plains like distant fumes."
Beijing's New Enforcer: Microsoft - New York Times
Beijing's New Enforcer: Microsoft - New York Times: "Beijing's New Enforcer: Microsoft
Published: January 17, 2006
Microsoft has silenced a well-known blogger in China for committing journalism. At the Chinese government's request, the company closed the blog of Zhao Jing on Dec. 30 after he criticized the government's firing of editors at a progressive newspaper. Microsoft, which also acknowledges that its MSN Internet portal in China censors searches and blogs, is far from alone. Recently Yahoo admitted that it had helped China sentence a dissident to 10 years in prison by identifying him as the sender of a banned e-mail message."
Published: January 17, 2006
Microsoft has silenced a well-known blogger in China for committing journalism. At the Chinese government's request, the company closed the blog of Zhao Jing on Dec. 30 after he criticized the government's firing of editors at a progressive newspaper. Microsoft, which also acknowledges that its MSN Internet portal in China censors searches and blogs, is far from alone. Recently Yahoo admitted that it had helped China sentence a dissident to 10 years in prison by identifying him as the sender of a banned e-mail message."
Some of Ben Franklin's Quirkiest Ideas
Some of Ben Franklin's Quirkiest Ideas: "Some of Ben Franklin's Quirkiest Ideas
By Heather Whipps
Special to LiveScience
posted: 17 January 2006
12:12 am ET
For many, the iconic image of Benjamin Franklin involves a kite, key, and bolt of lightning.
Today, on the 300th anniversary of his birth, the statesman is celebrated as much for his scientific achievements as for the signature on the Declaration of Independence in 1776."
By Heather Whipps
Special to LiveScience
posted: 17 January 2006
12:12 am ET
For many, the iconic image of Benjamin Franklin involves a kite, key, and bolt of lightning.
Today, on the 300th anniversary of his birth, the statesman is celebrated as much for his scientific achievements as for the signature on the Declaration of Independence in 1776."
FT.com / World / US - White House acts over gaps in Medicare reform
Does this look like New Orleans but on a national level?
FT.com / World / US - White House acts over gaps in Medicare reform: "White House acts over gaps in Medicare reform
By Caroline Daniel in Washington
Published: January 16 2006 19:30 | Last updated: January 16 2006 19:30
MedicareThe White House has been forced to take action to shore up President George W. Bush’s signature domestic policy, Medicare prescription drug reform, amid fears of coverage gaps for needy patients.
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Since the implementation of the prescription drug bill on January 1, hundreds of thousands of low-income patients have reported not being able to get their medication. About 20 states have declared a public health emergency and agreed to give temporary help to cover the cost of prescription drugs."
FT.com / World / US - White House acts over gaps in Medicare reform: "White House acts over gaps in Medicare reform
By Caroline Daniel in Washington
Published: January 16 2006 19:30 | Last updated: January 16 2006 19:30
MedicareThe White House has been forced to take action to shore up President George W. Bush’s signature domestic policy, Medicare prescription drug reform, amid fears of coverage gaps for needy patients.
ADVERTISEMENT
Since the implementation of the prescription drug bill on January 1, hundreds of thousands of low-income patients have reported not being able to get their medication. About 20 states have declared a public health emergency and agreed to give temporary help to cover the cost of prescription drugs."
Bloomberg.com: U.S.
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "Oregon Assisted-Suicide Law Backed by U.S. High Court (Update3)
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court, bolstering the right-to-die movement, ruled that the Bush administration overstepped its authority by trying to block an Oregon law that authorizes doctor-assisted suicide."
Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Supreme Court, bolstering the right-to-die movement, ruled that the Bush administration overstepped its authority by trying to block an Oregon law that authorizes doctor-assisted suicide."
OregonLive.com: Sports
OregonLive.com: Sports: "More Sports Headlines
? Is rain homage to Lewis and Clark
? Bass are biting on island paradise
? Sea lions' fishing prowess catches attention "
? Is rain homage to Lewis and Clark
? Bass are biting on island paradise
? Sea lions' fishing prowess catches attention "
OregonLive.com: Sports
OregonLive.com: Sports: "Local Sports
? Monday's scores 10:57 p.m. PT
? PORTLAND 84, PEPPERDINE 82, OT 10:10 p.m. PT
? Monday's scores 10:57 p.m. PT
? PORTLAND 84, PEPPERDINE 82, OT 10:10 p.m. PT
OregonLive.com: Sports News
OregonLive.com: Sports News: "Tuesday, January 17, 2006
? Alexander shows his recovery speed
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- It was readily apparent Monday that Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander had his wits about him. "
? Alexander shows his recovery speed
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- It was readily apparent Monday that Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander had his wits about him. "
Monday, January 16, 2006
LVH'S SOCIAL CLUB MEET 1-16-06
"SOCIAL CLUB MEETING LVH's"
Today there was over 30 residents present for this years Social Club Meeting to bring up and vote on many issues for this year that will affect all residents that call Longview Hills Home. Watch for minutes of this meeting in next months newsletter and the web site.
Today there was over 30 residents present for this years Social Club Meeting to bring up and vote on many issues for this year that will affect all residents that call Longview Hills Home. Watch for minutes of this meeting in next months newsletter and the web site.
NEWPORT OR 1-16-06
"NEWPORT RAINY DAY"
Just another rainy, cloudy day along the Oregon Coast. But this is our winter and we adjust. Forecast: More wind and rain...........a warm fire place along with a good book sounds great about now.
ps: remember to click on each picture to enlarge, then arrow back.
Just another rainy, cloudy day along the Oregon Coast. But this is our winter and we adjust. Forecast: More wind and rain...........a warm fire place along with a good book sounds great about now.
ps: remember to click on each picture to enlarge, then arrow back.
Policy activist tries to share his love of taxes, spending
Ron says... You have to read this all the way to the end for a big surprise and a good laugh. Liberal or Conservative.. doen't matter.
Policy activist tries to share his love of taxes, spending: "Policy activist tries to share his love of taxes, spending
Monday, January 16, 2006
BETSY HAMMOND
Hands on the big clock are sweeping toward 4 p.m., when the half-hour KUIK talk radio show ends, and Steve Novick -- in the hot seat as a liberal champion of government spending -- hasn't nailed one of his key points.
He's made his case to station listeners that most federal government spending is popular, even with Republicans. But he is down to four minutes and hasn't argued that taxes -- not deficits -- are the smart way to pay."
Policy activist tries to share his love of taxes, spending: "Policy activist tries to share his love of taxes, spending
Monday, January 16, 2006
BETSY HAMMOND
Hands on the big clock are sweeping toward 4 p.m., when the half-hour KUIK talk radio show ends, and Steve Novick -- in the hot seat as a liberal champion of government spending -- hasn't nailed one of his key points.
He's made his case to station listeners that most federal government spending is popular, even with Republicans. But he is down to four minutes and hasn't argued that taxes -- not deficits -- are the smart way to pay."
USATODAY.com - Man solves Rubik's Cube in 11.13 seconds
USATODAY.com - Man solves Rubik's Cube in 11.13 seconds: "Man solves Rubik's Cube in 11.13 seconds
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 20-year-old California Institute of Technology student set a new world's record Saturday for solving the popular Rubik's Cube puzzle, turning the tiled brain-twister from scrambled to solved in 11.13 seconds.
Leyan Lo, of Pasadena, Calif., broke the world record for speed solving a Rubik's Cube. Leyan Lo, of Pasadena, Calif., broke the world record for speed solving a Rubik's Cube.
By Erin Lubin, AP
Leyan Lo is part of Caltech's Rubik's Cube Club, a brainy clutch of students that hosted the competition at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. Lo's record-setting time came early in the day, among his first five tries in the preliminary rounds."
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 20-year-old California Institute of Technology student set a new world's record Saturday for solving the popular Rubik's Cube puzzle, turning the tiled brain-twister from scrambled to solved in 11.13 seconds.
Leyan Lo, of Pasadena, Calif., broke the world record for speed solving a Rubik's Cube. Leyan Lo, of Pasadena, Calif., broke the world record for speed solving a Rubik's Cube.
By Erin Lubin, AP
Leyan Lo is part of Caltech's Rubik's Cube Club, a brainy clutch of students that hosted the competition at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco. Lo's record-setting time came early in the day, among his first five tries in the preliminary rounds."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Shirley Temple
'I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph.'"
'I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Jose Simon
'In Mexico we have a word for sushi: Bait.'"
'In Mexico we have a word for sushi: Bait.'"
Abramoff Effect: The Smell of Casino Money - New York Times
Abramoff Effect: The Smell of Casino Money - New York Times: "Abramoff Effect: The Smell of Casino Money
Published: January 16, 2006
Jack Abramoff bragged that he could smell money - a lot of it coming from Indian tribes that were bringing in about $19 billion a year in casinos across the country. Some tribal leaders were like winners of the mega-lottery - they were looking for people to protect their money, to give them professional guidance. Instead, like too many lottery winners, the tribal leaders were tricked and ridiculed."
Published: January 16, 2006
Jack Abramoff bragged that he could smell money - a lot of it coming from Indian tribes that were bringing in about $19 billion a year in casinos across the country. Some tribal leaders were like winners of the mega-lottery - they were looking for people to protect their money, to give them professional guidance. Instead, like too many lottery winners, the tribal leaders were tricked and ridiculed."
Search engines going far beyond maps
Search engines going far beyond maps: "Search engines going far beyond maps
(AP Photo/Google.com) :: In an undated handout image from Google.com, a still from the Google Earth mapping website is shown.
By Associated Press
ALLISON LINN
Updated: 01/15/06
SEATTLE
The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend."
(AP Photo/Google.com) :: In an undated handout image from Google.com, a still from the Google Earth mapping website is shown.
By Associated Press
ALLISON LINN
Updated: 01/15/06
SEATTLE
The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend."
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Lurking threat for wireless laptops - Breaking - Technology - theage.com.au
Make darn sure you have a firewall if you use a laptop
Lurking threat for wireless laptops - Breaking - Technology - theage.com.au: "Lurking threat for wireless laptops
By Louisa Hearn
January 16, 2006 - 2:02PM
AdvertisementAdvertisement
Windows security is once again in the spotlight, this time with a vulnerability in wireless laptop software stealing some of the limelight at an annual US hacker conference called ShmooCon."
Lurking threat for wireless laptops - Breaking - Technology - theage.com.au: "Lurking threat for wireless laptops
By Louisa Hearn
January 16, 2006 - 2:02PM
AdvertisementAdvertisement
Windows security is once again in the spotlight, this time with a vulnerability in wireless laptop software stealing some of the limelight at an annual US hacker conference called ShmooCon."
Proposing solutions for Oregon's hunter decline
Proposing solutions for Oregon's hunter decline: "Proposing solutions for Oregon's hunter decline
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Want to buy a 'Kritter Keno' scratch-off from the Oregon Lottery?
Drive your brand new car (bio-diesel, of course; it's coming) around town with a colorful license plate displaying the bird, mammal or fish of your choice?
License your cat? "
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Want to buy a 'Kritter Keno' scratch-off from the Oregon Lottery?
Drive your brand new car (bio-diesel, of course; it's coming) around town with a colorful license plate displaying the bird, mammal or fish of your choice?
License your cat? "
OregonLive.com: Sports News
OregonLive.com: Sports News: "Monday, January 16, 2006
? Patterson's at his best as Blazers tip Cavaliers
For all of his outspoken moments, and for all of the gambles he takes on defense, and for all of his erratic free throw shooting, Ruben Patterson at times is an invaluable component to the Trail Blazers.
? Seahawks expect to have hands full
Big hits, hard tackling and physical play were a big part of the Seattle Seahawks' 20-10 win against Washington on Saturday afternoon. "
? Patterson's at his best as Blazers tip Cavaliers
For all of his outspoken moments, and for all of the gambles he takes on defense, and for all of his erratic free throw shooting, Ruben Patterson at times is an invaluable component to the Trail Blazers.
? Seahawks expect to have hands full
Big hits, hard tackling and physical play were a big part of the Seattle Seahawks' 20-10 win against Washington on Saturday afternoon. "
WHAT I DID TODAY
WHAT I DID TODAY...
RT
Today was a computer kind of day. I made up and submitted requests for the clubhouse for the entire 2006 year. Remember you folks had a meeting to decide on what we do for 2006 so that we could reserve the clubhouse? So those requests were made up and emailed to Larry Henson today.
Then all those same events had to be put on the calendar with there respective times and dates. You will find our electronic calendar up to date through December 2006 with all the events. As more info about specifics come in we will up date those events. But just for now I would recommend you check the January 29th date for the catered Chinese New Year dinner... unbelievable. Just click on the (click here) statement and look at that menu from Kam Meng (the restaurant next to Shirley’s on the bay front. Oh! A slight refresher... at the bottom of the calendar as it comes up on our page you can click and see the monthly view of dates and can even navigate to every month for 3 years ahead.. You won’t hurt a thing go ahead and play with it.
Speaking of the Chinese New Year dinner we also made posters for it and they will be up in the clubhouse tomorrow. Of course you can’t have a catered dinner without tickets to sell so we made those up to.. They are going to cost $10 per person but you need to take a look at that menu.. No kidding.
Then Nancy Lee Moore and Milt Sadusky have been waiting patiently for months to get their annual pass cards so we made those up too and will have them ready for them tomorrow.
In the middle of all this my printer bit the dust. So I have been saving everything to a floppy disk and running back and forth to the Davi’s house to use their printer.
Of course there is the regular task of keeping the web pages flowing and that all sort of kept me here at the computer until 1:04 am. Why am I not sleepy?
Yesterday we went to a party here in the park and while we were there someone asked Jacky why a tan van has been seen driving around with the LVH Neighborhood Watch Patrol Signs on... Thought there might be something fishy going on.... Well the answer is Charles Burke is driving around with them on. He has volunteered to help with that. Think about it... People see those signs and after awhile the word gets around town that we must have a private patrol up here. That is the kind of press we can use. We take turns with them now. What Charles has suggested is if enough people would volunteer to put them on for a month and then pass them along it would appear that we have a really large patrol. Thing is all you have to do is put them on your car.. We aren’t asking you to patrol anything.. We just want to show the community at large that there is a large presence here on the hill...
RT
Today was a computer kind of day. I made up and submitted requests for the clubhouse for the entire 2006 year. Remember you folks had a meeting to decide on what we do for 2006 so that we could reserve the clubhouse? So those requests were made up and emailed to Larry Henson today.
Then all those same events had to be put on the calendar with there respective times and dates. You will find our electronic calendar up to date through December 2006 with all the events. As more info about specifics come in we will up date those events. But just for now I would recommend you check the January 29th date for the catered Chinese New Year dinner... unbelievable. Just click on the (click here) statement and look at that menu from Kam Meng (the restaurant next to Shirley’s on the bay front. Oh! A slight refresher... at the bottom of the calendar as it comes up on our page you can click and see the monthly view of dates and can even navigate to every month for 3 years ahead.. You won’t hurt a thing go ahead and play with it.
Speaking of the Chinese New Year dinner we also made posters for it and they will be up in the clubhouse tomorrow. Of course you can’t have a catered dinner without tickets to sell so we made those up to.. They are going to cost $10 per person but you need to take a look at that menu.. No kidding.
Then Nancy Lee Moore and Milt Sadusky have been waiting patiently for months to get their annual pass cards so we made those up too and will have them ready for them tomorrow.
In the middle of all this my printer bit the dust. So I have been saving everything to a floppy disk and running back and forth to the Davi’s house to use their printer.
Of course there is the regular task of keeping the web pages flowing and that all sort of kept me here at the computer until 1:04 am. Why am I not sleepy?
Yesterday we went to a party here in the park and while we were there someone asked Jacky why a tan van has been seen driving around with the LVH Neighborhood Watch Patrol Signs on... Thought there might be something fishy going on.... Well the answer is Charles Burke is driving around with them on. He has volunteered to help with that. Think about it... People see those signs and after awhile the word gets around town that we must have a private patrol up here. That is the kind of press we can use. We take turns with them now. What Charles has suggested is if enough people would volunteer to put them on for a month and then pass them along it would appear that we have a really large patrol. Thing is all you have to do is put them on your car.. We aren’t asking you to patrol anything.. We just want to show the community at large that there is a large presence here on the hill...
Sunday, January 15, 2006
This is really an awesome sight to watch if you've never had the chance Very fascinating.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
sent by email by Charles Burke
1. How many steps does the guard during his walk across the
tomb of the Unknowns and why?
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the
highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.
2. How long does he hesitate after his about face to begin his
return walk and why?
& 21 seconds for the same reason as answer number 1
3. Why are his gloves wet?
His gloves are moistened to prevent his losing his grip on the
rifle.
4. Does he carry his rifle on the same shoulder all the time
and if not, why not?
He carries the rifle on the shoulder away from the tomb.
After his march across the path, he executes an about face
and moves the rifle to the outside shoulder.
5. How often are the guards changed?
Guards are changed every thirty minutes,
twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.
6. What are the physical traits of the guard limited to?
For a person to apply for guard duty at the tomb, he must be
between 5' 10" and 6' 2" tall and his waist size cannot exceed 30." Other
requirements of the Guard: They must commit 2 years of life to guard the
tomb, live in a barracks under the tomb, and cannot drink any alcohol on
or off duty for the rest of their lives. They cannot swear in public for the
rest of their lives and cannot disgrace the uniform {fighting} or the tomb in
any way. After two years, the guard is given a wreath pin that is worn on
their lapel signifying they served as guard of the tomb. There are only
400 presently worn. The guard must obey these rules for the rest of their
lives or give up the wreath pin.
The shoes are specially made with very thick soles to keep the heat
and cold from their feet. There are metal heel plates that extend to the
top of the shoe in order to make the loud click as they come to a halt.
There are no wrinkles, folds or lint on the uniform. Guards dress for duty
in front of a full-length mirror.
The first six months of duty a guard cannot talk to anyone, nor
watch TV. All off duty time is spent studying the 175 notable people laid
to rest in Arlington National Cemetery . A guard must memorize who they are
and where they are interred. Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe
E. Lewis {the boxer} and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy, {the most
decorated soldier of WWII} of Hollywood fame.
Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for
guard duty.
ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.
In 2003 as Hurricane Isabelle was approaching Washington , DC , our
US Senate/House took 2 days off with anticipation of the storm. On the ABC
evening news, it was reported that because of the dangers from the
hurricane, the military members assigned the duty of guarding the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier were given permission to suspend the assignment. They
respectfully declined the offer, "No way, Sir!" Soaked to the skin,
marching in the pelting rain of a tropical storm, they said that guarding
the Tomb was not just an assignment, it was the highest honor that can be
afforded to a serviceperson. The tomb has been patrolled continuously,
24/7, since 1930.
God Bless and keep them
"GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH YOUR NEIGHBOR'S ON THE HILL"
After the mail has arrived is a great time to bump into either your next door neighbor or other residents on the hill and do some visiting. Our Club House has so many wonderful uses and hope all take advantage when you can. Hope to see you at one of the upcoming function we will have this year.
After the mail has arrived is a great time to bump into either your next door neighbor or other residents on the hill and do some visiting. Our Club House has so many wonderful uses and hope all take advantage when you can. Hope to see you at one of the upcoming function we will have this year.
Recipe - Auntie Barb's Mac-and-Cheese
Recipe - Auntie Barb's Mac-and-Cheese: "Recipe - Auntie Barb's Mac-and-Cheese
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Makes 8 servings
3 to 4 slices white sandwich bread with crusts, torn into quarters
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce; divided)
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Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup grated percorino Romano (about 1 ounce)
1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour"
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Makes 8 servings
3 to 4 slices white sandwich bread with crusts, torn into quarters
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce; divided)
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Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup grated percorino Romano (about 1 ounce)
1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour"
Top 10 - True Western towns
Top 10 - True Western towns: "Top 10 - True Western towns
Sunday, January 15, 2006
You can't get farther west that the West Coast in the Lower 48.
But when it comes to 'true Western towns,' only one in Oregon makes the grade, according to True West magazine."
Sunday, January 15, 2006
You can't get farther west that the West Coast in the Lower 48.
But when it comes to 'true Western towns,' only one in Oregon makes the grade, according to True West magazine."
The river, meanwhile, has no comment
The river, meanwhile, has no comment: "The river, meanwhile, has no comment
Sunday, January 15, 2006
U p against the floating walkway on the Vera Katz East Bank Esplanade, Floyd Hendren pushes his gaff into the log the current has pressed against the front of his tugboat, Fury. It doesn't budge.
His brother Lee steps out the door of the wheelhouse and looks along the side of the tug. The brothers' 14-month-old black lab, Shorty, looks out too.
The tug and its accompanying boom boat have been tied up for 15 minutes and a dense mat of wood debris and garbage has piled up under and around them. Lee shouts a few words to Floyd, then backs the tug's stern away from the walkway. The released debris rushes out, continuing downstream.
The river is high and fast, but 'pretty calm,' Lee says. Floyd says the logs collecting at the entrance to the Newport Bay restaurant upriver are bigger than usual."
Sunday, January 15, 2006
U p against the floating walkway on the Vera Katz East Bank Esplanade, Floyd Hendren pushes his gaff into the log the current has pressed against the front of his tugboat, Fury. It doesn't budge.
His brother Lee steps out the door of the wheelhouse and looks along the side of the tug. The brothers' 14-month-old black lab, Shorty, looks out too.
The tug and its accompanying boom boat have been tied up for 15 minutes and a dense mat of wood debris and garbage has piled up under and around them. Lee shouts a few words to Floyd, then backs the tug's stern away from the walkway. The released debris rushes out, continuing downstream.
The river is high and fast, but 'pretty calm,' Lee says. Floyd says the logs collecting at the entrance to the Newport Bay restaurant upriver are bigger than usual."
State will fill gap in Medicare drug plan
HELP IS HERE!!
State will fill gap in Medicare drug plan: "State will fill gap in Medicare drug plan
Gubernatorial order - Beneficiaries will be given drugs until federal computers catch up
Sunday, January 15, 2006
DON COLBURN
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has ordered emergency action to help thousands of low-income Oregonians get past the latest hitch in the two-week-old Medicare prescription drug plan.
Oregon joins at least a dozen other states, including California and Pennsylvania, that have stepped in to plug gaps in the new federal drug benefit. The drug plan, called Medicare Part D, began on Jan. 1."
State will fill gap in Medicare drug plan: "State will fill gap in Medicare drug plan
Gubernatorial order - Beneficiaries will be given drugs until federal computers catch up
Sunday, January 15, 2006
DON COLBURN
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has ordered emergency action to help thousands of low-income Oregonians get past the latest hitch in the two-week-old Medicare prescription drug plan.
Oregon joins at least a dozen other states, including California and Pennsylvania, that have stepped in to plug gaps in the new federal drug benefit. The drug plan, called Medicare Part D, began on Jan. 1."
Fight over rules could limit use of Oregon ID
Fight over rules could limit use of Oregon ID: "Fight over rules could limit use of Oregon ID
Identity - A federal law requiring proof of citizenship for a license creates a political rift
Sunday, January 15, 2006
JAMES MAYER
The Oregon driver's license is evolving -- under federal pressure -- from a simple proof of driving ability into a high-tech weapon against terrorism, identity theft and illegal immigration. Or, depending on your point of view, a frightening new tool for government spying."
Identity - A federal law requiring proof of citizenship for a license creates a political rift
Sunday, January 15, 2006
JAMES MAYER
The Oregon driver's license is evolving -- under federal pressure -- from a simple proof of driving ability into a high-tech weapon against terrorism, identity theft and illegal immigration. Or, depending on your point of view, a frightening new tool for government spying."
USATODAY.com - Medicare official acknowledges problems
Ron says...This is turning into a National New Orleans
USATODAY.com - Medicare official acknowledges problems: "Medicare official acknowledges problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of elderly poor people may have had trouble getting their medicine during the first two weeks of the government's prescription drug benefit, and about 20 states have been forced to step in to help them, the top Medicare official acknowledges.
In some cases, people are not showing up in databases as being enrolled in a Medicare plan. In some cases, people are not showing up in databases as being enrolled in a Medicare plan.
Tim Boyle, Getty Images
The problems will be fixed, pledged Mark McClellan, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in an interview with The Associated Press."
USATODAY.com - Medicare official acknowledges problems: "Medicare official acknowledges problems
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of elderly poor people may have had trouble getting their medicine during the first two weeks of the government's prescription drug benefit, and about 20 states have been forced to step in to help them, the top Medicare official acknowledges.
In some cases, people are not showing up in databases as being enrolled in a Medicare plan. In some cases, people are not showing up in databases as being enrolled in a Medicare plan.
Tim Boyle, Getty Images
The problems will be fixed, pledged Mark McClellan, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in an interview with The Associated Press."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Clarence Darrow
'When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it.'"
'When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Elbert Hubbard
'Editor: a person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed.'"
'Editor: a person employed by a newspaper, whose business it is to separate the wheat from the chaff, and to see that the chaff is printed.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "George Bernard Shaw
'Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children.'"
'Youth is a wonderful thing. What a crime to waste it on children.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Jean Cocteau
'Art is science made clear.'"
'Art is science made clear.'"
Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes - New York Times
Ron says... This is a story from a group of scientists in ICELAND and should interest Frida Burke.. read on.
Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes - New York Times: "Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes
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Scientists have discovered a variant gene that confers a sizable extra risk of Type 2 diabetes and that is carried by more than a third of the American population.
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The finding is being reported on Monday in the journal Nature Genetics by researchers at Decode Genetics. The company specializes in finding the genetic roots of human diseases by studying the Icelandic population. Decode Genetics first found the genetic variant in Icelanders and has now confirmed the finding in a Danish and an American population."
Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes - New York Times: "Scientists Discover Gene That Confers Sizable Risk of Diabetes
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Published: January 15, 2006
Scientists have discovered a variant gene that confers a sizable extra risk of Type 2 diabetes and that is carried by more than a third of the American population.
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The finding is being reported on Monday in the journal Nature Genetics by researchers at Decode Genetics. The company specializes in finding the genetic roots of human diseases by studying the Icelandic population. Decode Genetics first found the genetic variant in Icelanders and has now confirmed the finding in a Danish and an American population."
Energy Impasse - New York Times
Ron says.. here is the truth in really simple language that is easy to understand. Please take time to read this one.
Energy Impasse - New York Times: "Editorial
Energy Impasse
Published: January 15, 2006
Two weeks ago, a brief Russia-Ukraine squabble over natural gas pricing sent a tremor through Europe. One week ago, another tremor swept through the West - this time America joined in the shakes - when Iran broke open internationally monitored seals on its nuclear facilities, clearing the way for uranium enrichment activities that are a big step toward making a nuclear weapon.
These two events, in different ways, illustrate the dangers of relying as heavily as the West does on imported energy, much of it coming from chronically unstable countries. The United States, as the world's biggest and most profligate energy consumer, could do more than any other country to lessen this dangerous dependency, and in that way reduce the geopolitical leverage of capricious supplier nations."
Whoops and here comes the proof...
USATODAY.com - Iran's leader shrugs off sanctions threat: "Iran's leader shrugs off sanctions threat
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president stood fast Saturday behind his decision to resume uranium enrichment research, shrugging off threats of international sanctions while his Foreign Ministry invited Europe and the U.N. nuclear watchdog back to the negotiating table. "
Energy Impasse - New York Times: "Editorial
Energy Impasse
Published: January 15, 2006
Two weeks ago, a brief Russia-Ukraine squabble over natural gas pricing sent a tremor through Europe. One week ago, another tremor swept through the West - this time America joined in the shakes - when Iran broke open internationally monitored seals on its nuclear facilities, clearing the way for uranium enrichment activities that are a big step toward making a nuclear weapon.
These two events, in different ways, illustrate the dangers of relying as heavily as the West does on imported energy, much of it coming from chronically unstable countries. The United States, as the world's biggest and most profligate energy consumer, could do more than any other country to lessen this dangerous dependency, and in that way reduce the geopolitical leverage of capricious supplier nations."
Whoops and here comes the proof...
USATODAY.com - Iran's leader shrugs off sanctions threat: "Iran's leader shrugs off sanctions threat
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's president stood fast Saturday behind his decision to resume uranium enrichment research, shrugging off threats of international sanctions while his Foreign Ministry invited Europe and the U.N. nuclear watchdog back to the negotiating table. "
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