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Bailey Nurseries Acquires Carlton Plants

Carlton is to continue as a plant nursery.

(St. Paul, MN) - As of today, Bailey Nurseries is acquiring Carlton Plants. As a continuation of its principle of Growing What’s Next^TM, Bailey places a strong focus on supplying the grower market with top quality plants supported by excellent service.

Carlton Plants integrates one of the industry’s most well-respected bareroot growers into the Bailey organization.

Australia Agrees to Study Vaping Health Risks

Emerging evidence indicates e-cigarettes are less harmful to human health than smoking tobacco.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Ministry of Health in Australia has finally agreed to study vaping health risks. The study will be conducted by an independent inquiry with the aim of investigating the health risks posed by e-cigarettes. Currently, even the best vape juice is illegal in Australia.

That’s because all nicotine-liquids are considered poisonous in Australia.

Trump Crying Wolf About Migrant Caravan

Border crossings are at the lowest level since 1971.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The recent caravan heading for the U.S. border is like manna from heaven for Trump and the Republican candidates for Congress. Now they can sow fear, loathing, and lies about these poor migrants escaping poverty and terror in their countries and seeking a better life in this country.

Trump provided no support for his claim that the caravan includes criminals and Middle East terrorists.

Drag Your Company`s Web Presence into 2019 with 9 Must-Dos

It’s long past time for your web presence to act its age!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Admit it: you love a good “throwback” joke. “The 1980s called — they want your parachute pants back!” “2009 rang — you’re hogging its Blackberry!” (You get the idea. Comic timing isn’t everyone’s strong suit, okay?)

One context in which you definitely don’t want to hear throwback jokes, though, is your company’s web presence.

Wine Drinkers May Pay More for Origin than Taste

A new study shows that a wine's origin might affect acceptable price more than taste.

(RICHLAND, Wash.) - Taste might have less to do with what consumers are willing to pay for wine than you think.

Researchers found through a series blind taste tests that ‘nontaste-related factors’ may play a larger role in how much consumers are willing to pay for wine in Hong Kong, compared with their western counterparts.

On the Midterms

Almost half of eligible voters (46.9% ) did not vote in the 2016 presidential election.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Are the Democrats too smug about the midterms, relying too much on favorable polls? Some Democrats are acting like they have already won control of the House.

Personally, I don’t trust polls so much these days since the 2016 presidential election where too many showed Hillary Clinton winning comfortably. Democrats shouldn’t rely on them either.

Increased Prevalence of PTSD and Depression is More and More Worrying

"The true causes of PTSD, ending in military suicides, are anguish and psychological frustration." -Dr. Phillip Leveque, Doctor of Pharmacology

(SALEM, Ore.) - Scientists are constantly studying the dramatic effects of PTSD all around the world. Lately, the signs have become truly worrying.

An increased number of people are currently suffering from severe depression, PTSD or other chronic mental conditions that may affect their quality of life tremendously. Considering this, it’s important to raise awareness on this topic and encourage people to seek help when they feel like they need it.

Understanding the Freedom of Information Act

A FOIA request can be made for any agency record.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Created in response to the infamous MKUltra program conducted by the CIA throughout most of the 1950s and 60s, the Freedom of Information Act has been considered a cornerstone of American democracy for over 50 years.

The law, and similar ones passed by the states, essentially allows any U.S. citizen to file a request for access to unreleased government documents.

Why It`s a Good Idea to Rent an Office Space

There are many benefits that will make it worth the investment.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Whether you are self-employed or have a business team, there are many benefits to renting an office space. It isn’t just good for the look of your business, but it is also good for your productivity and to keep your company organized.

Consider some of the following benefits to renting office space and see if it is a good decision for your business.

Oregon Taxes Fall Hardest on Poorest Families

This is one sure way to keep the poor, poor.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The ITEP report found that Oregon's overall tax structure is regressive, with the lowest-income taxpayers paying 10.1 percent of their income in combined state and local taxes — a higher share than the 8.1 percent paid by Oregon’s richest 1 percent.

Oregon families in the middle 20 percent of taxpayers also pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the richest, at 9.1 percent.