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Oregon City women see business advantage in civil union
He came across as thoughtful, careful and a good listener," Roey Thorpe, executive director, said at the time. She said Mosman convinced her that he cares deeply about being seen as a person who is fair. Abortion advocates, too, worried about Mosman's appointment to the judgeship since he once said he would "trim back" the Roe vs. Wade ruling. Abortion proponents worried Mosman's legal views would be influenced by his religious beliefs as a Mormon. At the time of his appointment, he said he had no problem following legal precedents, even those that were at odds with his faith. "One of my strongest religious views is the important principle of separation of church and state," Mosman once told a reporter for The Oregonian. "That is vital for the state, and it is vital for religion." .
For rookies, USHL is an education like no other
Maybe they were embarrassed when they tripped the night a scout was watching.Lincoln rookie Jared Festler recalls his first shift of the regular season as a huge eye-opener. Yes, a league newbie learns quickly that no matter how good you thought the league you played in before was — it wasn't. Every player in the USHL was an all-star on their last team."In high school I'd be able to skate end-to-end and score by myself, but you would never be able to do that in this league," said Tyler Kieffer, just before the rookie was traded by Lincoln to Everett (Wash.) of the Western Hockey League.For many, the USHL is their first taste of the demands of the real world. One night, you've scored two goals and are singing country tunes with your buddies, and the next, the coach is telling you to clean out your locker.But should you survive the rigors of the league, the rewards are great.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Grace under disaster Hotel guests say MGM Mirage ...
Evacuees from the Monte Carlo watch news coverage on monitors inside the MGM Arena on Jan. 25, the day the hotel-casino caught fire. A consultant says companies that handle catastrophes like fires with honesty and aplomb can secure loyal customers for life.
Photo by Jeremy Lyverse/Review-Journal
The burned facade and upper floors of the Monte Carlo after a fire broke out Jan. 25. The fire engulfed parts of the building's facade and roof and forced the evacuation of guests and staff. MGM Mirage had to transfer roughly 5,000 guests to other local hotels and keep them happy.
Photo by John Gurzinski
A Clark County firefighter sprays water on the southern side of Monte Carlo. MGM Mirage, which owns the hotel, offered to put guests displaced by the fire in other, sometimes upgraded, rooms.
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