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Edmonds author explores government sanctions

EDMONDS, Wash.- Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait August 2, 1990; in order to succeed he would need weapons. Weapons lead to questions: who supplied them? Were multiple countries involved in getting weapons to Iraq? And to what extent was the U.S. government involved? Joseph Flint is a flight test engineer, who found he was unknowingly developing […]

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Books

Dementia book earns Indie award

Author Elaine C. Pereira recently added another honor to the list of awards she has earned for her book, “I Will Never Forget: A Daughter’s Story of Her Mother’s Arduous and Humorous Journey through Dementia.” Pereira’s highly-popular book has been selected as a winner in the “aging” category of the sixth annual 2013 National Indie […]

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Guest conductor Pratt to wave baton at free outdoor concert

Vancouver, WA- The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform for a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday Sept. 8 in Esther Short Park. After a five-year absence, the orchestra will offer a free outdoor concert, less than two weeks before the beginning of The VSO’s 35th season at Skyview Concert Hall.  Also, for the first time […]

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Retirees just need to know where to look

According to an article recently published in The New York Times, the Baby Boomer generation was one of the hardest hit groups as many have suffered financially from sharp declines in their home values, they are earning next to nothing on their savings, they were laid off from their jobs and are having a hard […]

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Oregon

New Arts Festivals Come to Eugene, Cascades & Coast

The Eugene, Cascades & Coast region is bursting at the seams with creativity this summer. Check out these two brand new art festivals. Inaugural Cascadia Music Festival This summer marks the beginning of a new summertime tradition of live music in one of Eugene’s most beautiful parks. The inaugural Cascadia Music Festival kicks off the […]

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Company helps executives across retirement finish line

Every year thousands of executives nationwide step away from corporate America and make their way across that beautiful finish line we call retirement. After years of having daily help from executive assistants, secretaries and interns as well as access to company travel agents, accountants, transportation companies and more, the idea of going solo can be […]

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Environment

Colorado River named most endangered river

EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why was the Colorado River named the most endangered river of 2013? — Missy Perkins, Jenkintown, PA American Rivers, a leading non-profit dedicated to the conservation of rivers and riparian corridors across the U.S., recently unveiled its annual list of the nation’s most endangered rivers. The mighty Colorado […]

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Classic Cars and Rock n Roll

The 8th Annual Downtown Camas Car Show and Rock N Roll Night happens 5-9 p.m. Friday July 5 on the streets of downtown Camas. The car show brings the nostalgia of classic and specialty cars to the streets of Downtown Camas. On the backdrop of a tree-lined street, enjoy live music from BluesCruizer, DJ and radio […]

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Books

A New Liver and Three Funerals

Inspirational writer describes being “Born Three Times” Frieda Dixon knows what it’s like to have your faith tested. Like most of us, she’s been thrown curve balls in life. At times, she didn’t know where to turn. In her new book, “Born Three Times,” Frieda exposes a family secret and the toll that tough economic times have […]

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Oregon

Gary Ogan Band Show July 30

Contact: Matt Miner, 503-484-8196 mailto:[email protected] The Gary Ogan Band featuring Michael Braun, Dave Captein and Mike Doolin. Tuesday, July 30, 7:00pm O’Connor’s Vault 7850 S.W. Capitol Hwy. Portland, Oregon 97219 Tickets: $8 advance from http://oganband2.brownpapertickets.com or $12 at the door. Oregon Music Hall of Famer Gary Ogan  http://garyogan.com made his mark with regional hits in […]