As forecast last week, fuel prices in the western states have joined the upward movement. In the past week the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose by three and a half cents to $2.26. The Oregon average went up by slightly more than four cents to $2.46.  Of the four measured Oregon metropolitan areas, the greatest average price increase last week was recorded in Eugene-Springfield where the price went up more ... [full story]

Hutchison aims to reduce environmental and health concerns The safest possible future for advancing nanotechnology in a sustainable world can be reached by using green chemistry, says James E. Hutchison, a professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon. "Around the world, there is a growing urgency about nanotechnology and its possible health and environmental impacts," Hutchison said in his talk Feb. 18 during a workshop at the annual meeting of the American Association for ... [full story]

More than 5,000 victims from 41 countries lost over $4 million A federal jury in Eugene convicted Richard J. Dompier, 48, of North Carolina and formerly of Roseburg, Oregon, for his role in spearheading a pyramid scheme, which he promoted in 41 countries, causing more than 5,000 victims to lose a total of $4 million. Karin J. Immergut, United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, announced yesterday’s verdict, which involved convictions on 29 charges, ... [full story]

The latest in convenience-TV gadgetry lets you watch your favorite TV shows when you want to watch them. It is flexible and (mostly) easy to use. And unlike your VCR or digital video recorder, it almost never loses the last 30 seconds of "Lost." MOUSE POTATO - With online TV, your favorite shows are just a click away. CNS Photo Illustration by Scott Linnett. But the best news about this liberating technology is, you probably ... [full story]

A group of Oregon State University students taking a Public Policy course with men in the state’s only maximum-security prison are among the first on the West Coast to participate in The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, a national program based at Temple University in Philadelphia. OSU’s Michelle Inderbitzin, an assistant professor in sociology, received an L.L. Stewart Faculty Development Award in 2005 to receive training in The Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. Her goal was to teach ... [full story]

Sundance Institute & GSMA Unveil 'Made for Mobile' Short Films at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona At a recent press conference at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Sundance Institute and the GSM Association (GSMA) unveiled the five original 'made for mobile' short films commissioned as part of the Sundance Film Festival Global Short Film Project. In one of the first collaborations of its kind, six new and established independent filmmakers created short films ... [full story]

Provides Consumers with Enhanced Content, Greater Choices and Accelerated Technological Innovation -- Enables Satellite Radio to Better Compete in Rapidly Evolving Audio Entertainment Industry -- Extraordinary Value Creation for Shareholders -- Mel Karmazin to Serve as Chief Executive Officer and Gary Parsons to Serve as Chairman of Combined Company XM Satellite Radio and SIRIUS Satellite Radio this week announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which the companies will be combined in ... [full story]

Amy Berg's Acclaimed and Controversial Documentary to Make International Debut at the 5th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival Lionsgate, the leading independent filmed entertainment studio, capped the news that writer/director/producer Amy Berg's “Deliver us from Evil” has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature with the announcement that the film will have its international premiere at the upcoming 5th Jameson Dublin International Film Festival on February 17th. Ms. Berg, a two-time Emmy ... [full story]

Update is fully compatible with Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system; new licensing updates enhance opportunities for virtualization. Microsoft Corp. recently released Microsoft SQL Server 2005 SP2, an update to its award-winning data management and analysis platform. Customers can now take advantage of enhancements in the familiar and easy-to-use Windows Vista operating system and 2007 Microsoft Office system to easily connect and integrate with the power, security and reliability of SQL Server 2005. ... [full story]

OCHOCO DISTRICT: Wintering bald and golden eagles, a variety of hawks and falcons, and waterfowl are present along the Post-Paulina Highway east of Prineville.  If observers extend their drive and include the Puett Road loop through the Paulina Ranger Station they have an opportunity of seeing wintering deer, pronghorn, elk, and coyotes.  This route is suitable for passenger cars. LOWER DESCHUTES WILDLIFE AREA: Visitors to this area can see California bighorn sheep on a regular basis ... [full story]