In preparation for a potentially explosive fire season as Oregon continues to roast under a broiling July sun, Gov. Ted Kulongoski is activating more than 300 Oregon National Guard troops from around the state to attend firefighting training.

Blood drives BLOOD DRIVE: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will have a blood drive from noon-6 p.m. daily this holiday season outside the lower level of Macy's at Mid Rivers Mall. It also will serve as a collection site for the Toy for Tots drive

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

MeasureUp, Inc. has recently released five new practice tests to prepare tech professionals seeking Cisco certification available at MeasureUp.com. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232644.htm

The Judicial Council of California on Friday approved proposed legislation to modernize civil discovery law and improve the procedures for handling the discovery of electronically stored information in California civil cases.