Wind energy's success creates a power grid challenge
By Matthew Preusch, The Oregonian
October 29, 2009, 8:40PM
The rows of white turbines spinning over wheat fields and ridgelines in eastern Oregon are ample evidence that renewable energy from wind is real and growing. So much so that the aging network of transmission lines and power stations that carries energy around the region is loaded to its limits.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Clatsop County: Who's At Top?
Not The District Attorney!
Not The Sheriff!
Not The Board Of Commissioners!
Why, It's Us Isn't It?
So now, here we are faced with choosing the possible replacement for one of two of those County Commssioners that just faced a "Recall Election" and a third Commissioner facing, yet, another "Recall Election" sometime in early December and we, the one's these five serve, are going to be witness to these five Commisseioners, again, choosing and replacing themselves with their own choice without our direct involvement and approval other than some cursory verbal input that, recently, has not been heeded in any way whatsoever by most of these same officials?
I've got a poll over on the left here and I swear I have not tampered with it, says overwhelmingly, by those that voted, that those replacements should be chosen by a vote of the particular district constituents so, why is this not happening?
This may not be the process of our own County Charter but, isn't this the process for recall elections generally, throughout the state?
Regardless, this is one we all need to show up for to make sure the replacements are interested for certain to serve the interests of "Us", "The People" instead of particular agenda......really!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Recall-October 27, 2009: And The Winner Is?
Apathy Maybe?
PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 13) . . . . . 13 100.00%
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL . . . . . 8,396
BALLOTS COUNTED - TOTAL. . . . . . . 4,254
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL . . . . . . 50.67
Recall of Jeff Hazen,
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 43.90
No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 56.10
Total . . . . . . . . . 2,228
Recall of Ann Samuelson,
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 5
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,013 50.10
No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,009 49.90
PRECINCTS COUNTED (OF 13) . . . . . 13 100.00%
REGISTERED VOTERS - TOTAL . . . . . 8,396
BALLOTS COUNTED - TOTAL. . . . . . . 4,254
VOTER TURNOUT - TOTAL . . . . . . 50.67
Recall of Jeff Hazen,
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 1
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . 978 43.90
No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 56.10
Total . . . . . . . . . 2,228
Recall of Ann Samuelson,
COMMISSIONER, DISTRICT 5
Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,013 50.10
No. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,009 49.90
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis Selected A Finalist For U.S. Attorney
News Release. . .
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 27, 2009
CONTACT: Tom Towslee, 503-326-7525
Wyden Forwards U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Finalists to President Obama
Portland, OR – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden forwarded to President Obama today the names of the finalists chosen by a selection committee for U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal for the State of Oregon.
The 13-member selection committee appointed by Wyden and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley made their recommendations to Wyden after interviewing candidates and deliberating over last weekend.
The committee chaired by Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan was comprised of a diverse group of police, sheriff, district attorney, defense attorney, victim’s rights, and judicial representatives from each region of the state.
The committee was charged with recommending three individuals for each position. There was a tie for third in the voting for U.S. Marshal. As a result, Wyden is forwarding all four names to the White House for that position.
The finalists recommended for the position of U.S. Attorney by the selection committee:
Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis
Oregon Department of Justice Attorney Amanda Marshall
Acting U.S. Attorney Kent Robinson
The finalists recommended for the position of U.S. Marshal by the selection committee:
Lane County Sheriff Russell Burger
Portland Police Bureau Commander James Ferraris
Former Oregon State Police Captain Gerald Gregg
Former Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso
The White House and Justice Department will now review the recommendations, and after further consultation with Sen. Wyden, President Obama will make a selection for each position. The nominees must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate once the President makes his nominations for each position.
Tom Towslee
State Communications Director
Office of Senator Ron Wyden
503.326.7525
503.477.0307 (cell)
tom_towslee@wyden.senate.gov
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 27, 2009
CONTACT: Tom Towslee, 503-326-7525
Wyden Forwards U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Finalists to President Obama
Portland, OR – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden forwarded to President Obama today the names of the finalists chosen by a selection committee for U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal for the State of Oregon.
The 13-member selection committee appointed by Wyden and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley made their recommendations to Wyden after interviewing candidates and deliberating over last weekend.
The committee chaired by Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan was comprised of a diverse group of police, sheriff, district attorney, defense attorney, victim’s rights, and judicial representatives from each region of the state.
The committee was charged with recommending three individuals for each position. There was a tie for third in the voting for U.S. Marshal. As a result, Wyden is forwarding all four names to the White House for that position.
The finalists recommended for the position of U.S. Attorney by the selection committee:
Clatsop County District Attorney Josh Marquis
Oregon Department of Justice Attorney Amanda Marshall
Acting U.S. Attorney Kent Robinson
The finalists recommended for the position of U.S. Marshal by the selection committee:
Lane County Sheriff Russell Burger
Portland Police Bureau Commander James Ferraris
Former Oregon State Police Captain Gerald Gregg
Former Gresham Police Chief Carla Piluso
The White House and Justice Department will now review the recommendations, and after further consultation with Sen. Wyden, President Obama will make a selection for each position. The nominees must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate once the President makes his nominations for each position.
Tom Towslee
State Communications Director
Office of Senator Ron Wyden
503.326.7525
503.477.0307 (cell)
tom_towslee@wyden.senate.gov
Monday, October 26, 2009
The President Of Europe? Yes Indeedy!!!
Daily chart
Europe's first president and who's in the running
Oct 26th 2009
From - Economist.com
Who is tipped to become the first president of Europe?
THE Czech Republic is the only nation left of the 27 member states of the EU yet to ratify the Lisbon treaty but it may do so this week. The treaty creates a new permanent president.
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Europe's first president and who's in the running
Oct 26th 2009
From - Economist.com
Who is tipped to become the first president of Europe?
THE Czech Republic is the only nation left of the 27 member states of the EU yet to ratify the Lisbon treaty but it may do so this week. The treaty creates a new permanent president.
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First U.S. Tsunami Shelter To Be Built In Cannon Beach
First U.S. Tsunami Shelter Planned as Earthquake Looms
Richard A. Lovett for National Geographic News
October 23, 2009
When a major earthquake triggers a giant tsunami in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, as experts predict, one coastal town will be ready.
Residents of the small Oregon town of Cannon Beach are preparing to build the first tsunami-resistant shelter in the U.S. (Get tsunami facts.)
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Richard A. Lovett for National Geographic News
October 23, 2009
When a major earthquake triggers a giant tsunami in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, as experts predict, one coastal town will be ready.
Residents of the small Oregon town of Cannon Beach are preparing to build the first tsunami-resistant shelter in the U.S. (Get tsunami facts.)
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Obama: Declares National Emergency For Swine Flu
Pres. Obama declares national emergency for swine flu
08:40 AM PDT on Sunday, October 25, 2009
KGW News - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The swine flu outbreak is more prevalent than ever and vaccine production is running behind, and that's helped prompt President Barack Obama to declare a national emergency.
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08:40 AM PDT on Sunday, October 25, 2009
KGW News - Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The swine flu outbreak is more prevalent than ever and vaccine production is running behind, and that's helped prompt President Barack Obama to declare a national emergency.
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