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U.S.-Iran Relations: From Mosaddegh to Trump

Diplomacy with Iran is much more productive than sabre-rattling

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Not all Muslims are Arabs and not all Arabs are Muslims. Only about 20% of practicing Muslims live in Arab countries. However, Iranians prefer not to be called Arabs. They are Persians. The Persian language is Indo-European; it is barely related to Arabic. The official language of Iran is Persian (Farsi).

The country’s economic system is extremely inefficient largely because of corruption and mismanagement.

Public Charge Rule May Withhold Green Cards for Immigrants in Need

Supreme Court decided to allow the new "public charge" rule to take effect affecting legal immigrants across the United States.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Federal appeals courts had previously issued injunctions blocking the rule. Monday's ruling means the policy can go into effect in Oregon and every state, except for Illinois which is covered by a separate injunction.

The new public charge rule expands the list of benefits that the federal government may consider when determining whether someone is a public charge, which would make it more difficult for them to get a green card.

Which NBA Team Will Take the Top Spot in 2020?

The Clippers, Lakers, and Bucks are all on their way to a possible NBA final and Championship. Which team will take the glory and be crowned the 2020 NBA champion?

(SALEM, Ore.) - With 2019 in the bag, 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the NBA title run. The team that most people are currently favoring would have to be the Clippers.

Recently, however, they have dropped off the pace with the Lakers now sitting on top of the Western Conference.

A Closer Look At The Gambling Laws In Oregon

Oregon isn’t the first state to come to mind when you talk about gambling, but read on to find out the variety of games and machine the Beaver State has to offer.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon has a state-sanctioned lottery, horse racing tracks, as well as Indian Casinos spread across the State.

Although Oregon isn’t home to the biggest casinos or biggest names in gambling, their Indian Casinos have everything including blackjack, roulette, and slots. Online and mobile sports betting was also launched in 2019.

Best Career Opportunities for Senior Citizens

Tackling new goals has many health benefits

(SALEM, Ore.) - Reaching retirement age is an important landmark for people, opening the door for them to choose whatever they want to do with their lives.

Many see it as the ideal opportunity to finally enjoy some freedom, while others view it as a chance to try something completely different in life.

BLM Releases Final Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act Decision

The reclassification does not change the management of the land

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the Decision Record for the reclassification of public domain lands as part in one of the final steps of the implementation of the Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act. The Act, signed into law by President Trump on January 8, 2018.

In addition to transferring these lands into trust for the Tribes, the Act also required the BLM to identify and convert public domain lands to replace the conveyed O&C lands. Reclassifying these lands as O&C lands will allow 18 western Oregon counties to share in a portion of receipts from timber sales on these lands.

FAQs: Starting a Trucking Business

Small businesses like trucking are the backbone of America.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When a person talks about starting a trucking business, it often means they will be the owner and operator of the company. As the name suggests, this type of business is usually a one-person enterprise.

Getting started in this industry is not easy, but quite manageable if you ask the right questions of those who have been operating a similar business for years.

Tips for Improving Your Home`s Safety

Learn about a few different strategies you can use to safeguard your home.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Due to worsening socioeconomic conditions and more uncertainty in most economies around the globe, crime rates, and in particular theft, has been increasing quite drastically in recent years.

This has rekindled a renewed interest in home safety because with the right investments and strategies, you can easily protect your home and your properties from being stolen.

Thanks to Trump, Iran has the Upper Hand

The US and Iran remain at an impasse--still with no active diplomatic channel.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The assassination of General Soleimani is proving to be a resounding success for Iran.

It accomplished what the ayatollah could not: common ground between Iran and Iraq, Iraq’s invitation to the US military to leave the country; an end to Iranian popular protests against the regime’s economic policies, and instead broad support for retaliation against the US air strike; and further division in Washington over Trump’s Middle East policy, including renewed calls for restraining him from attacking Iran.

Trumped-Up Wars (POETRY)

A combat Vietnam veteran, Hathaway knows personally the short and long term consequences of war.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - "Obey me or die!"

the orange-haired man threatens the world.

"My drones know you're home,

and my missiles don't miss.



I'm the trumpet of doom,

I'll turn your land into a tomb!"