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Greed Fuels Drug Addiction Recovery Efforts

Is "Harm Reduction" actually "Harm Promotion" in the opioid/drug epidemic?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Anyone questioning how the U.S. has become a killing field in the opioid/drug epidemic going back randomly to 1999? Let me break it down for you, taken from the National Register:

In 1995, the amount of kilos of oxycodone approved for sale in the U.S. was 4,794,000. In 2013, the amount of kilos of oxycodone approved for sale in the U.S. was 153,750,000 (32x's the 1995 volume).

DIY: How To Install React on Windows

React is an open-source library used to develop web applications, based on JavaScript.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This guide is meant for Windows users and will take you through the installation process of React as well as the Node JS.

We will begin with Node JS and then continue to the installation of React. Node.js executes JavaScript code outside of a browser. It is open source and is a cross-platform JavaScript run-time environment.

Salem Housing Costs Still Too High? Property Trends Suggest Good News Soon

Oregon's average rent increased 10-14% between 2017 and 2018.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The state of Oregon ranks second highest in the number of migrants who choose to stay in the state. This places a lot of focus on the discussion of available property and housing.

Around 43.9% of Salem’s population is comprised of renters, based on the data of Best Places, which in turn leads to steeper rental rates in and around Salem. However, if property trends and other recent developments are to be an indicator, there is good news looming.

Red Flags At Amazon Warehouse In Oregon: How Safe Are Working Conditions?

Amazon warehouse employees are speaking out about the working conditions across the nation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Amazon working conditions remain in the spotlight. Such conditions were investigated last week by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

This is also not the first time OSHA has dealt with Amazon warehouse complaints. In 2018, the same warehouse in northwest Portland was cited for not having the required safety committee at the fulfillment facility.

The Craft Film Series Introduced by Producer Caroline Stallone

“Brew with me” explores the Craft Beer Movement– past, present, and beyond.

(SAN DIEGO, Calif.) - The Craft Beer revolution has many beginnings. Brewers in ancient times relied on the favors of a “goddess of brewing.”

Today's women are again moving the beverage industry forward, as their male counterparts explore alongside, creating new food pairings with craft beers, ciders, meads, kombuchas and more.

Can Natural Gas Demand Sustain Its Current Pace?

Some experts have predicted a slowdown in use and production and sales of natural gas

(SALEM, Ore.) - Coal is no longer king and has not been for a long time. Natural gas surpassed coal as the primary generator of electricity in the U.S. back in 2003 and has not looked back since.

Globally, the demand for natural gas grew by 4.6 percent back in 2018.

How Apache Storm is Beneficial in Big Data Analytics

Experts trained in real-time analytics will be in demand...

(SALEM, Ore.) - With the increasing number of connected Internet of Things (or IoT) devices, continuous data streaming is becoming more common thus requiring that large volumes of data need to be processed and analyzed for providing actionable results.

This is the reason why Apache Storm is gaining popularity over other tools as it can analyze petabytes of data being generated from different sources.

Was the Opioid Epidemic Allowed to Become an Intentional Killing Field?

The opioid epidemic is evident in 2000 and clearly peaks in 2013.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On July 16, "The Washington Post" published a "breaking" article on 76 billion opioid pills unmasking the epidemic. Further they stated that in the many lawsuits filed across the country against the pharmaceutical industry, "plaintiffs have long accused drug manufacturers and wholesales of fueling the opioid epidemic by producing and distributing billions of pain pills while making billions of dollars.

The drug companies, along with the DEA and the Justice Department, have fought furiously against the public release of the database. Until now, the litigation has proceeded in unusual secrecy.

How to Choose a Trading Style

Find a style that speaks to you and your risk strategy

(SALEM, Ore.) - If you've been looking for a quick and exciting way to make some money in the stock markets, then it's hard to go wrong with day trading. Day trading is the process of selling and buying instruments like currencies, options, and stocks within the same 24-hour period.

The aim with day trading is to make a money from small differences between the price you buy at, and the price you decide to leave a position at.

US Stocks Hit a Bump in the Road

Traders are now not as certain that the Fed will reduce rates when they meet in July.

(SALEM, Ore.) - US stocks surged during the first week of July with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting fresh all-time highs. Stocks were buoyed as traders forecast that the Federal Reserve would decrease interest rates 2-times in 2019.

On Friday, July 5th, the day after the US Independence Day, a fly was added to the ointment. This came in the form of the US payroll report which showed that the number of jobs created in June was more than expected.