395th National Park is Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Washington, DC – The National Park Service formally welcomed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial as America’s 395th national park on August 28 – the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s…
American Taxpayers Will Be Paying For New FDA Fees
According to former FDA Regulatory Counsel, Benjamin England, on October 1st, 2011, FDA will implement a new fee/examination structure that will increase the cost of importing food, food prices and…
Quotes Of The Week 8-29-11
— Aesop quotations: ~ “In critical moments even the very powerful have need of the weakest.” ~ “Persuasion is often more effectual than force.” ~ “It is easy to be…
Facts of the Week 8-29-11
~ Pollen never deteriorates. It is one of the few natural substances that lasts indefinitely. ~ Redheads require more anesthesia to ‘go under’ than other hair colors do. ~ Rudyard…
Poem of the Week 8-29-11
Squash in Blossom By Robert Francis How lush, how loose, the uninhibited squash is. If ever hearts (and these immoderate leaves Are vegetable hearts) were worn on sleeves, The squash’s…
Jokes Of The Week 8-29-11
The following questions from lawyers were taken from official court records nationwide. 1. Was that the same nose you broke as a child? 2. Now, doctor, isn’t it true that…
Lord Bennett’s Restaurant,Bandon, Oregon
Renowned architect, Richard Snapp, designed this smart ‘contemporary beach’ style edifice to accommodate the unparalleled panoramic 160 degree Pacific Ocean view. Majestic and craggy rock formations (aka ‘sea stacks’) including…
Ask “Government George” 8-29-11
Question: Dear Government George, how do I register to vote? Answer: To register to vote, you must pick up a voter registration form at your county elections office, library, or…
From the Sidelines 8-29-11
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist There are two standards in or society, one for the rich, and one for the rest of us. A group of homeowners in an area…
Hijackers Use False Protection Claims to Lure Online Shoppers
The FBI today is warning the public that online vehicle shoppers are being victimized by fraudulent vehicle sales and false claims of vehicle protection programs (VPP). In fraudulent vehicle sales,…