Whether you’re a recent grad looking for your first full-time job or a seasoned professional ready to move on to a new career, if you are goal-oriented, persevering, self-motivated and like to work with people, a career in real estate may be the perfect match for you. But how can you tell for sure? Before you jump in, take a little time to become familiar with the realities of the profession. A good place to ... [full story]

When those gray days of fall and winter approach, it's hard not to wrap ourselves up in that neutral color and blend into the background of stormy clouds and darkening horizons. But gray doesn't have to be dull and dreary, according to Leatrice Eiseman, color expert and director of the Pantone Color Institute. It can be very dependable. "It's like a very solid color in this age of anxiety," says the color consultant, "and if you ... [full story]

A year after attempting to capitalize on the Terri Schiavo case, Response Unlimited's Philip Zodhiates has taken to peddling anti-Semitic mail lists to conservative groups. Last March, shortly before Terri Schiavo -- the woman who had been in a "persistent vegetative state" since 1990, and whose case was dominating the political/media landscape -- died, her parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, inked a pact with Response Unlimited (website), a Waynesboro, Virginia-based direct mail marketing firm. Run ... [full story]

Same-sex marriage is not the only goal of the gay rights movement. It's becoming clear that another goal is the suppression of Americans' First Amendment right to criticize the gay agenda. The gay lobby tried a broadside attempt to censor criticism by passing a national "hate crimes" law. Fortunately, Congress didn't pass that law, but gay activists are obviously trying to achieve much the same effect through political pressure and intimidation. Scott Bloch, the head of ... [full story]

Can you remember the last time you received a bill for your mutual funds? Think hard. Maybe you paid it when you wrote the check to the cable company and for your credit cards. Or perhaps the invoice is still stashed in your stack of bills. Actually, don't bother looking for it, because you never received one. The fund companies automatically pull their fees out of your accounts. In fact, you pay the mutual fund managers ... [full story]

Bradbury Encourages Voters to Get Ballots in the Mail Today for General Election Secretary of State Bill Bradbury announced that voters who are casting their ballots through the mail should get them in today if they want to be certain their ballots reach county elections offices by the Election Day deadline, 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7th, 2006. “With a state as large as Oregon, I always advise voters to get their ballots in the ... [full story]

Report shows statewide improvement in teaching English to Non-English speaking students, but Bend-La Pine and Redmond School Districts failed to meet two-of-three achievement objectives SALEM – State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced today the release of the Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives (AMAO) report, required under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.  The report shows that Oregon school districts are making progress in meeting the targets to teach English to non-English speaking students.  There were ... [full story]

OSP: “Freezing rain and icy conditions were a contributing factor” Approximately a dozen vehicles, including commercial trucks and passenger cars, were involved in several crashes early Thursday morning on a three-mile stretch of Highway 26 about seven miles east of Government Camp, prompting closure of the highway for more than three hours. Icy conditions related to freezing rain was a contributing factor, according to a news release issued by Oregon State Police (OSP).   Photos provided by OSP. The ... [full story]

If you are an Oregon resident with an interest and experience in hunting and conservation, consider applying to serve on the statewide board or a regional council of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Access and Habitat program. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is accepting applications for one hunter representative on the statewide Access & Habitat (A&H) board and for 21 positions on regional advisory councils.  Included among the 21 positions is ... [full story]

Governor Ted Kulongoski has proclaimed two significant times in November to recognize Oregon veterans. “Veterans Awareness Week” and “Hire A Veteran Month” have been designated to honor veterans and to encourage all employers to hire Oregon’s military veterans. Oregon is home to approximately 362,000 veterans and many do not have work despite their skilled training and experience. Kulongoski says “Hire A Veteran Month” is a tremendous opportunity for all employers to help put veterans back ... [full story]