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Thursday, July 16, 2009

News Good Morning News!

Posted by Sarah Mirk on Thu, Jul 16, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Log Roller! Obama administration approves logging in largest US rain forest.

Kenneth Starr's Stamp of Approval: Goes this week to Sonia Sotomayor, despite tough grilling from DC Republicans.

Elder Paulson on Capitol Hill: Multi-millionaire Merritt's father is testifying about his role in persuading Bank of America to acquire Merrill Lynch.

"Fat Acceptance." It's the hot new thing.

"Islam is a Weapon Against the Taliban": An Oklahoma Baptist is making headlines in Afghanistan with his faith-based mission.

Sexual Assault in Oregon Prisons: Five female former inmates file suit in Multnomah County against Coffee Creek prison guards.

The Oregonian's Take on the Death of the Sit-Lie: "A judge's ruling quashing the city's sidewalk obstruction ordinance has thrown Portland's delicate balance of dealing with homeless people on downtown streets into disarray."

 

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Save the Tongass National Forest
http://www.nrdconline.org/campaign/biogems…
Posted by Hula on July 16, 2009 at 12:34 PM · Report
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Trees are the only natural resource we have that can be replaced after using them. And what is so special about old-growth timber? Clearcuts are not forever, if the trees are replaced with seedlings after harvesting. Look at how Weyerhauser manages their forests, for an example.
Posted by ujfoyt on July 16, 2009 at 4:39 PM · Report

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