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Traveling through America the Beautiful Special

Today marks one of those moments in history when Americans are divided on matters like health care. As Democrats and Republicans wrangle, however, most folks who have traveled across America hear in their hearts a great song despite political divides.
5 hours ago by  Carol Forsloff in Travel - 2 comments

Minorities Embrace Small Town Values in La Grande, Oregon Special

Despite what some people see as the small-mindedness of small towns, there are those minorities who embrace the friendliness that comes from knowing one's neighbors and having safe streets. No more is that found than in La Grande, Oregon.
yesterday by  Carol Forsloff in Lifestyle

Eastern Oregon pioneer descendants now show resistance to change Special

While Oregon City, near Portland, marks the end of the Oregon Trail, Bend in eastern Oregon holds much history of the Lewis and Clark expedition. From the belly of America's expansion, one finds history of change and modern resistance to it.
yesterday by  Carol Forsloff in Lifestyle - 5 comments

Liberal- conservative conflict is small town recession fallout Special

La Grande, United States - A trip across the country finds Americans struggling with many issues related to the recession. People who find themselves at odds with their locations find new socio-political problems related to the downturn in real estate.
Mar 19, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in Politics - 6 comments

What Pocatello, Idaho wants from their American leaders Special

Politicians proclaim they know what Americans want. But do they? Digital Journal decided to traverse the country in the spring of the recession of 2010 to explore what Americans find significant and what it is they want.
Mar 7, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in Politics - 8 comments

Atheist group offers porn in exchange for Bibles

San Antonio, United States - An atheist student group at the University of Texas in San Antonio held its annual "Smut for Smut" event this month. The group encourages people to trade in their religious texts for pornography.
Mar 5, 2010 by  Kevin Jess in Religion - 16 comments

Why Do Some People Ignore Alarms and Sirens During Emergencies? Special

Portland, United States - One of the critical concerns in disaster preparedness is the fact some people might not respond to warnings. Why is it that some people ignore emergency warnings and sirens?
Feb 28, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in World - 4 comments

Crazy Heart Made Real in U.S. Country Bar Special

Portland, United States - Jeff Bridges is favored for an Academy Award for Crazy Heart in Oscar ceremonies March 7. His role is considered by critics a serious depiction of country music life on the road. How does it play out on a Saturday night in a U.S. Northwest town?
Feb 28, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in World - 2 comments

Canada offers aid to Chile, follows generous assistance to Haiti

Canada has volunteered help to Chile following the devastating earthquake that hit the country on Saturday morning. Even as it plays host to the Winter Olympics, Canada shows again it is part of the world's outreach in disasters, like a good neighbor.
Feb 28, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in World

CNN announces tsunami threat cancelled for Hawaii

CNN just announced the threat has been cancelled for Hawaii. While folks return home, will this be like the boy who cried wolf and make folks less vigilant or concerned in the future.
Feb 27, 2010 by  Carol Forsloff in World - 1 comment
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