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FILE - In this 1995 file photo, biologist Mark Beuttner holds a Lost River sucker fish taken from southern Oregon's Upper Klamath Lake. Scientists have symptoms of damage from a toxic blue-green algae in the livers of these fish, adding another hurdle to efforts to restore them to healthy populations....
FILE - In this 1995 file photo, biologist Mark Beuttner holds a Lost River sucker fish taken from southern Oregon's Upper Klamath Lake. Scientists have symptoms of damage from a toxic blue-green algae...   (Associated Press)
Shelves lined with jars of donated marijuana are shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Shelves lined with jars of donated marijuana are shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Marijuana is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. The Cannabis Cafe is the latest step forward for medical marijuana patients in Oregon, where voters authorized its use in 1998.(AP Photo/Rick...
Marijuana is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. The Cannabis Cafe is the latest step forward...   (Associated Press)
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, NORML, stands in front of the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. The Cannabis Cafe is...
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, NORML, stands in front of the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland,...   (Associated Press)
A poster is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore.  The Cannabis Cafe is the latest step forward for medical marijuana patients in Oregon, where voters authorized its use in 1998. It is believed to be the only cafe of its kind in the country,...
A poster is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The Cannabis Cafe is the latest step forward for medical marijuana patients in Oregon, where voters authorized its use...   (Associated Press)
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, smells marijuana buds  at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. The Cannabis Cafe...
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, smells marijuana buds at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
A sign is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
A sign is shown at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)   (Associated Press)
Madeline Martinez, right, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, talks with a patron at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The patrons of the Cannabis Cafe are people with Oregon medical marijuana cards. (AP...
Madeline Martinez, right, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, talks with a patron at the Cannabis Cafe Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009,...   (Associated Press)
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, uses a
Madeline Martinez, executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, uses a "vaporizer'' a contraption with a big plastic bag that captures...   (Associated Press)
Copper Mountain Resort and Ski area is pictured on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2009, west of Breckenridge, Colo. Intrawest ULC has agreed to sell its Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado to Powdr Corp. Intrawest, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, said Tuesday it has reached a definitive deal with Powdr but...
Copper Mountain Resort and Ski area is pictured on Tuesday, Nov.17, 2009, west of Breckenridge, Colo. Intrawest ULC has agreed to sell its Copper Mountain ski resort in Colorado to Powdr Corp. Intrawest,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 file photo, Amparo Martinez, left, watches as her daughter, Sorayo Martinez, 4, is given a dose of swine flu vaccine in Oregon City, Ore.  Long seen as a sleepy, low-profit niche in the drug industry, this year investment in partnerships and other...
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 file photo, Amparo Martinez, left, watches as her daughter, Sorayo Martinez, 4, is given a dose of swine flu vaccine in Oregon City, Ore. Long seen as a sleepy, low-profit...   (Associated Press)
In this July 4, 2009 handout photo provided by Jill Johnston, she is seen at right with her husband, John Johnston and their daughters Gretchen, 2, left, and Rachel, 6, on Lopez Island, Wash. Jill Johnston became an advocate for the March of Dimes after the organization's education efforts helped...
In this July 4, 2009 handout photo provided by Jill Johnston, she is seen at right with her husband, John Johnston and their daughters Gretchen, 2, left, and Rachel, 6, on Lopez Island, Wash. Jill Johnston...   (Associated Press)
In this handout photo provided by Jill Johnston, her two-day-old son, Blake Johnston, is seen at the University of Washington Medical Center in the neonatal intensive care unit Jan. 8, 2002, in Seattle. Blake died at 11 days old and his mother became an advocate for the March of Dimes...
In this handout photo provided by Jill Johnston, her two-day-old son, Blake Johnston, is seen at the University of Washington Medical Center in the neonatal intensive care unit Jan. 8, 2002, in Seattle....   (Associated Press)
Brian Terrett, center, public relations director for Legacy Health System, speaks with Oregon State trooper,  Lt. Gregg Hastings, left, and other Legacy staff across the street from the site of a multiple shooting at a Legacy testing lab in Tualatin, Ore., Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Greg Wahl-Stephens)
Brian Terrett, center, public relations director for Legacy Health System, speaks with Oregon State trooper, Lt. Gregg Hastings, left, and other Legacy staff across the street from the site of a multiple...   (Associated Press)
Map locates a shooting in Tualatin, Oregon
Map locates a shooting in Tualatin, Oregon   (Associated Press)
FILE- This file photo taken Jan. 10, 2002, shows Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley, right, attempting to block a shot by Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (33) in Miami. Dudley, whose grandfather was an ambassador to Denmark, is thinking about getting into politics and running for Oregon governor as a...
FILE- This file photo taken Jan. 10, 2002, shows Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley, right, attempting to block a shot by Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning (33) in Miami. Dudley, whose grandfather...   (Associated Press)
FILE- This file photo taken Sept. 30, 2009, shows former Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley in Portland, Ore. Dudley, whose grandfather was an ambassador to Denmark, is thinking about getting into politics and running for Oregon governor as a Republican. (AP Photo/John Gress, File)
FILE- This file photo taken Sept. 30, 2009, shows former Portland Trail Blazers center Chris Dudley in Portland, Ore. Dudley, whose grandfather was an ambassador to Denmark, is thinking about getting...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this March 17, 2008 file photo, a truck loaded with recycled cardboard arrives at The Weyerhaeuser Co. Hueneme Paper Mill plant in Oxnard, Calif. The company said Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, it broke even in the third quarter, partly on after-tax proceeds of $98 million from the...
FILE - In this March 17, 2008 file photo, a truck loaded with recycled cardboard arrives at The Weyerhaeuser Co. Hueneme Paper Mill plant in Oxnard, Calif. The company said Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, it broke...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo provided Oct. 29, 2009, by the office of unclaimed property at the Nebraska state treasurer's office in Lincoln, Neb., shows what is thought to be an Egyptian mask from 2500 B.C. The mask, along with 2000 year-old  pottery and tribal spears were found in an unclaimed...
This undated photo provided Oct. 29, 2009, by the office of unclaimed property at the Nebraska state treasurer's office in Lincoln, Neb., shows what is thought to be an Egyptian mask from 2500 B.C. The...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo provided Oct. 29, 2009, by the office of unclaimed property at the Nebraska state treasurer's office in Lincoln, Neb., shows a collection of antiques, including what is thought to be an Egyptian mask from 2500 B.C., 2000 year-old pottery and tribal spears. They were found in...
This undated photo provided Oct. 29, 2009, by the office of unclaimed property at the Nebraska state treasurer's office in Lincoln, Neb., shows a collection of antiques, including what is thought to be...   (Associated Press)
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Oregon's Ed Dickson (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with six seconds left in regulation against Arizona in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44 - 41 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Oregon's Ed Dickson (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with six seconds left in regulation against Arizona in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.,...   (Associated Press)
Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly listens on his headset during the second half against Arizona in an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44-41 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Oregon head football coach Chip Kelly listens on his headset during the second half against Arizona in an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon...   (Associated Press)
Oregon starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (8) scores the winning touchdown in the second overtime against Arizona's Earl Mitchell (49) and Xavier Kelley, behind, in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44 - 41 in overtime....
Oregon starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (8) scores the winning touchdown in the second overtime against Arizona's Earl Mitchell (49) and Xavier Kelley, behind, in the second half of an NCAA college...   (Associated Press)
Arizona head coach Mike Stoops, center, tries to calm the crowd against Oregon in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44 - 41 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Arizona head coach Mike Stoops, center, tries to calm the crowd against Oregon in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon...   (Associated Press)
Oregon's LaMichael James, top, is dragged down by Arizona's Earl Mitchell (49) during overtime in an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44-41 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Oregon's LaMichael James, top, is dragged down by Arizona's Earl Mitchell (49) during overtime in an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won...   (Associated Press)
Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, center, gets sacked by Oregon's Blake Ferras , left, and Wil Tukuafu, during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won 44-41 in overtime. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Arizona quarterback Nick Foles, center, gets sacked by Oregon's Blake Ferras , left, and Wil Tukuafu, during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona's Brooks Reed (42) walks off the field feeling after Arizona lost to Oregon in overtime at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won, 44-41, in overtime. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Arizona's Brooks Reed (42) walks off the field feeling after Arizona lost to Oregon in overtime at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. Oregon won, 44-41, in overtime. (AP Photo/John...   (Associated Press)
Arizona's Trevin Wade (24) is finally dragged down by Oregon's Casey Matthews (55) on a punt return during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Arizona's Trevin Wade (24) is finally dragged down by Oregon's Casey Matthews (55) on a punt return during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona's quarterback Nick Foles (8) passes out of the backfield against Oregon during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/John Miller)
Arizona's quarterback Nick Foles (8) passes out of the backfield against Oregon during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Oregon's Kenjon Barner (24) interferes with the fair catch of Arizona's William Wright (19) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Oregon's Kenjon Barner (24) interferes with the fair catch of Arizona's William Wright (19) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Oregon's starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (8) passes for a touchdown against Arizona's Xavier Kelley (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Oregon's starting quarterback Jeremiah Masoli (8) passes for a touchdown against Arizona's Xavier Kelley (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Oregon State linebacker Keo Camat (52) sacks Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Oregon State linebacker Keo Camat (52) sacks Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman,...   (Associated Press)
Arizona's David Douglas (85) fumbles the ball after being hit by Oregon's T. J. Ward, bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Wily Low)
Arizona's David Douglas (85) fumbles the ball after being hit by Oregon's T. J. Ward, bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Nov. 21,...   (Associated Press)
Washington State wide receiver Jared Karstetter, right, catches a pass while defended by Oregon State cornerback James Dockery (4) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Washington State wide receiver Jared Karstetter, right, catches a pass while defended by Oregon State cornerback James Dockery (4) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Washington State wide receiver Jared Karstetter, top, catches a pass while defended by Oregon State cornerback Brandon Hardin (17) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Washington State wide receiver Jared Karstetter, top, catches a pass while defended by Oregon State cornerback Brandon Hardin (17) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
Oregon State receiver Damola Adeniji (80) breaks through the tackle attempt of Washington State safety Xavier Hicks (26) to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Oregon State receiver Damola Adeniji (80) breaks through the tackle attempt of Washington State safety Xavier Hicks (26) to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game...   (Associated Press)
Oregon State receiver Damola Adeniji (80) celebrates with teammates Casey Kjos (25) and tackle Michael Phillip (77) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean...
Oregon State receiver Damola Adeniji (80) celebrates with teammates Casey Kjos (25) and tackle Michael Phillip (77) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game...   (Associated Press)
Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers (1) regains his balance after spinning out of a tackle-attempt by Washington State linemen while scoring on a 39-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won...
Oregon State running back Jacquizz Rodgers (1) regains his balance after spinning out of a tackle-attempt by Washington State linemen while scoring on a 39-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter...   (Associated Press)
Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) fumbles the ball after scrambling away from the rush of linebacker David Pa'Aluhi III (45) while Washington State tackle Micah Hannam (76) and center Kenny Alford, right, watch during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin...
Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) fumbles the ball after scrambling away from the rush of linebacker David Pa'Aluhi III (45) while Washington State tackle Micah Hannam (76) and center Kenny...   (Associated Press)
Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) attempts a pass as running back Dwight Tardy (31) blocks Oregon State defensive end Ben Terry during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash. Oregon State won 42-10. (AP Photo/Dean Hare)
Washington State quarterback Kevin Lopina (9) attempts a pass as running back Dwight Tardy (31) blocks Oregon State defensive end Ben Terry during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
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