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Several to Receive Lifetime Honors at 60th Golden Mike Awards

Paul Moyer, Pat Harvey, Jerry Coleman head the list of recipients.

(UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.) - Television anchors Paul Moyer and Pat Harvey, along with San Diego sportscaster Jerry Coleman, will be honored with Lifetime Achievement awards at the 60th annual Golden Mike Awards presented by the Radio & Television News Assn. of Southern California, the organization announced.

The awards will be presented at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City the evening of Saturday, January 23 as part of a show honoring the best in radio, television, and internet broadcast journalism.

Conan O`Brien Says NO WAY to NBC

"The Tonight Show" at 12:05 simply isn't "The Tonight Show."

(SALEM, Ore.) - Jay Leno may be getting his entire show back, but he should have remembered the old cliche, be careful what you ask for.

Since Jay Leno retired about six months ago, the odds have been against his replacement. With Leno taking a slender amount of viewers with him to the ten o'clock show, and then Letterman hitting rating records with his affair/blackmail scandal, Conan O'Brien has had an uphill climb where it should have been a cake walk.

Mariah Carey`s Slurs Cause a Stir During Award Acceptance Speech

And why should it matter if Mariah had a little too much champagne?

(SALEM, Ore.) - A recent award acceptance speech by pop queen turned actress Mariah Carey, might be the most memorable aspect of a recent Palm Springs film festival.

The performer might have been a little tipsy when she was escorted onto the stage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. It made for a humorous moment that was the first thing to hit YouTube, as Sean Penn predicted later that evening from the stage.

A Tiger in the Woods

Are celebrity character traits observed by a working journalist a sign of bigger things to come?

(SALEM, Ore.) - When it comes to a person with the celebrity status of Tiger Woods, I know my voice is a small one in the world. However, I thought in light of the recent developments in his career, including being dropped by sponsor AT&T, that some people might find these personal observations of the man interesting.

You see, a TV news photographer typically doesn't miss much at an event. Our eyes and ears are busy monitoring all kinds of things simultaneously.

Top Comments: The Stories on Salem-News.com That Really Got People Talking

The stories that received the highest number of visitor comments in 2009 on Salem-News.com

(SALEM, Ore.) - Comments, comments and more comments, that is our life here, day in and day out. We decided at the very beginning of our existence in the summer of 2004 that people should be allowed a voice, and interactivity took a big step forward.

Needless to say, the story about the Ukrainian couple who were ultimately convicted of abusing five of their six children, was the most talked about story of the year, hands down.

Loss of Hero Overlooked by Media Blitz on Tiger Woods

Why is it that so many are more interested in the tabloid news of today than the true life stories of real Americans, real heroes?

(ARLINGTON, Va.) - Many Americans woke up this morning and turned on the television or searched the internet to find out the latest on Tiger Woods and his wrecked black Cadillac Escalade. However, on this rainy morning in Northern Virginia, another black Cadillac meandered through rolling hills on hallowed ground.

This vehicle carried Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant Leonard B. Keller, to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Theater Plays Key Role in Conveying Stereotypes

Does Broadway breed stereotypes? Great for library forum!‏

(SALEM, Ore.) - Now that I'm facilitating the "Theatre Meets Theology" series at Salem's UU Church, we are discovering that perhaps inadventantly and under the radar, Broadway plays do convey ethnic -- and sexist - stereotypes. Some may lend itself to mention at future adult ed sessions throughout our fair land, to wit:

ENGLAND -- In My Fair Lady, Prof. Higgins is not only dismissive of poor people but very manipulative over Eliza in his efforts to "improve" her diction...

Bluegrass in Oregon (VIDEO)

The 3rd monthly Eastside Bluegrass Concert Series was held at the Freedom Foursquare Church Auditorium in Portland, Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Sometimes I just need to take a break from all the memorial pictures and do something else. I did that over the weekend, and had a really good time seeing old friends and listening to music that is tied to the fabric of this country.

Most of the time when I meet Patriot Guard Riders out on missions to honor our and escort our country's heroes, my contact is limited during the duration of the mission and then sometimes I get to meet some outside of that.

`A Tribute to Veterans: A Musical Journey from the Revolutionary War On...`

Remembering America's Heroes presents a special event in Portland tonight.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A special event tonight at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, offers a chance to travel through time with some the most popular songs of every war era, starting with the Revolutionary War right up through the present conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Organizers say those attending the performance will learn the historical significance of these period pieces, while enjoying the talents of some of Portland's best local entertainers.

Cinebarre Theater Opens in Salem

After three months of renovations, Cinebarre executives cut the ribbon November 5 at the old Regal Movieland location, in the heart of Salem, on High and Marion Streets.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Cinebarre, the latest venue to open in Salem, promises to entertain the 18-and over crowd with the latest hit movies and a full restaurant menu, including beer and wine.

The grand opening tonight will feature A Christmas Carol, The Box and The Fourth Kind, among other new releases. Although most showings will be of first-run films, Cinebarre's special events include important sports games, Oscar parties, and sometimes classics.