At former British prison, Somali pirates tell their side | McClatchy

At former British prison, Somali pirates tell their side | McClatchy: "That a few hundred men like these have wreaked so much havoc in the seas off of East Africa is a testament to the sheer power of guts and greed. It's also a stark illustration of the all-consuming anarchy ashore in Somalia, where, after 18 years of conflict, jobs are scarce, guns are plentiful, men will risk everything for a payday — and their government is too weak and corrupt to stop them."

A Credit Card Bill of Rights | The Exception Magazine

A Credit Card Bill of Rights | The Exception Magazine: "On April 30th, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act. This bill contains a number of common sense provisions like banning retroactive interest rate hikes on existing balances, double-cycle billing, and due-date gimmicks. The bill would also increase the advance notice of impending rate hikes, giving cardholders the information they need to make decisions about their financial well-being."

Film Chronicles Saving Oregon Coast Beaches for the Public

Film Chronicles Saving Oregon Coast Beaches for the Public: "(Newport, Oregon) - A free showing of the documentary, 'Politics of Sand: The Battle to Save Oregon’s Beaches for the Public,' is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport."

Flu likely will surface in Oregon | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal

Flu likely will surface in Oregon | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "No swine flu cases have been reported in Oregon, but public health officials said Monday that it likely will surface at some point.
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Hospitals are testing patients with flu-like symptoms, antiviral drugs used to combat severe cases will arrive soon and health-care providers are on alert to monitor travelers returning to Oregon from Mexico."

Oregon Coast Calendar: Newport Events In May, Summer

Oregon Coast Calendar: Newport Events In May, Summer: "(Newport, Oregon) - The central Oregon coast is about to hit high gear. May sees a bundle of events descend upon the town known as the 'Dungeness Crab Capital of the World.' But there’s much more to do than seafood in Newport, with a variety of music, theater, literary and outdoor events. There’s also a nifty beer fest with a decidedly canine bent, a highway cleanup and some fascinating science events at the Hatfield Marine Science Center."

Health officials on alert for new flu | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal

Health officials on alert for new flu | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal: "No cases have been reported in Oregon, said Mel Kohn, state public health director.

To help study the illness, Oregon health care providers are asked to test patients experiencing flulike symptoms, particularly if the patients have recently traveled to southern California, Texas or Mexico."