BARBARA KLEIN: The planning process is moving slowly. It has frightened off at least one ocean energy company interested in Oregon. Scotland-based Aquamarine Power closed its Oregon office last autumn. In a statement, the company expressed its hope of returning to the Pacific Northwest someday.

Aquamarine Power's energy generator uses a large mechanical flap placed just below the surface of the water. A more traditional ocean energy design uses a series of buoys floating on the water. There are also plans to use pressure-sensitive airbags on the sea floor.

The ocean mapping and zoning process will not stop development of the West Coast's first commercial wave-energy park. Ocean Power Technologies' demonstration project near Reedsport, Oregon, has already been approved. The company plans to launch the first of ten large floating wave energy generators there later this year.

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BOB DOUGHTY: Massage not only feels good -- it also does good things. The healing effects of massage are well-known. But less is known about why putting pressure on body parts can ease painful muscles. Researchers are now beginning to uncover the reasons why.

Massage is commonly used in sports to help the overworked muscles of athletes. It also can be part of physical therapy programs to help patients recover from injuries.

A new study suggests that massage may work on the cellular level in a way similar to pain medicines like aspirin