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NEWS FEATURES

“FDA looks abroad to secure food safety”
Published in the American Observer: April 2, 2008
Poisoned toothpaste, toxic fish and contaminated pet food are just some of the products that raised food safety concerns in the United States last year…In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to establish several permanent offices in the People’s Republic by 2009, pending China’s authorization.

“Election Sparks Interest in Politics Among Younger Voters”
By Cristina Fernandez-Pereda and Ariel Olson Surowidjojo
Special to Washingtonpost.com
Monday, March 2, 2008; 9:00 AM

Historically, they’ve been seen as liberal, Democratic, anti-war and seemingly too young to be concerned about the state of the national economy. But though this generation’s most defining factor has been that their voter turnout made them appear to be either too apathetic or too turned off by politics to vote, in recent elections younger voters have become more engaged in the political process.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT

“Exclusive art exhibit ‘confronts’ Abu Ghraib atrocities”
Published in the American Observer: Nov. 8, 2007
The controversial work of renowned Colombian artist and sculptor Fernando Botero, debuted, Tuesday, at the Katzen Art Center at American University. The exhibit, which will be displayed through Dec. 30, features more than 70 drawings and paintings depicting the horrors of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal.

“Castle on the Hill”
Published in Eugene Magazine: Spring 2007
The historic Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, perched elegantly on the south side of Skinner Butte at 303 Willamette Street, has watched Eugene, Ore. evolve from a homesteading community to become the valley’s hub of art and education.

“Two to tango”
Published in Eugene Magazine: Winter 2006-2007
It’s Saturday night at the Tango Center on West Broadway. Multicolored spotlights shine on a ring of small café tables; the dance floor is illumined by a single red light bulb hanging from the unfinished ceiling. It’s no hotel ballroom, but to the self-professed tango junkie it’s Eden.

“Diversity in Translation”
Published in the Eugene Weekly: June 15, 2006
A silky bossa nova melody emanates from the stereo as Valéria Ball, artistic director of Traduza, prepares for rehearsal. Her hips rock back and forth, charmed by the beat. She’s thinking. Then, all at once, inspiration comse and her body lunges forward. The walls of the studio barely contain the exaggerated samba that ensues, translating the rich tapestry of her Brazilian heritage into movement.

WRITTEN ON DEADLINE

“Energy industry supports carbon trading”
Oct. 10, 2007
Combating global warming may be good for business after all, according to representatives of the energy industry who testified, Wednesday, before the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. But the officials also stressed that clear government guidelines and economic incentives are necessary for business to flourish in a low-carbon energy economy. Written on deadline.

“Congresswoman proposes FDA restructuring”
Oct. 3, 2007
Congresswoman and longtime public health advocate Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., outlined new legislation regulating federal food safety standards in a speech at George Washington University on Wednesday. Her proposal, which has not yet been presented to Congress, calls for the creation of an independent Food Safety Administration and mandatory recall authority for federal food safety agencies. Written on deadline.