There wasn't one particular thing that made us say we needed to have this drill, it's more of a general read more

There wasn't one particular thing that made us say we needed to have this drill, it's more of a general preparedness thing. We drill annually because a disaster situation stretches our resources and goes beyond our normal scope of day-to-day operations.

That's unusual. We don't just miss and miss free throws.

That's unusual. We don't just miss and miss free throws.

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

What we have been doing is turning around and donating them (donations) to the various donation sites set up around read more

What we have been doing is turning around and donating them (donations) to the various donation sites set up around town for other hurricane evacuees. From what I understand, even more people are showing up here from that area.

We are seeing today an unmistakable confirmation that there is in the country the emergence of a new political culture. read more

We are seeing today an unmistakable confirmation that there is in the country the emergence of a new political culture. A sense that the legacy of the rule of the gun can be resisted is now taking root.

There's such unremitting attention to the Oscars after the nominations come out. That automatically sparks greater sales.

There's such unremitting attention to the Oscars after the nominations come out. That automatically sparks greater sales.

I think the peace process should soon be back on track, hopefully with everyone involved.

I think the peace process should soon be back on track, hopefully with everyone involved.

There was no way to plug the leak. The driver tried, but he got soaked in gas and had to read more

There was no way to plug the leak. The driver tried, but he got soaked in gas and had to be treated in the ambulance,

This appears to be a very viable solution.

This appears to be a very viable solution.