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University of Toronto Kicks Purdue Pharma out of Pain Class

Medical students at the University of Toronto were provided a book on managing chronic pain that was funded and copyrighted by the maker of the highly addictive narcotic, OxyContin - Purdue Pharma

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The drug industry's perceived role in a pain management course for medical students at the the University of Toronto, has led to a complaint, and a revamp in the school's pain management course curriculum.

The complaint led to a recent informal inquiry. A student brought the matter forward, along with two physicians in the faculty of medicine at the University of Toronto.

Medical Marijuana: Lying, Addicted Patients and Gullible, Duped Doctors

Marijuanaphobes and Miserable Diseases

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Marijuana therapeutics, the use of marijuana as medicine, is probably the most reviled medical substance ever found, which is ironic to the extreme. It is simultaneously the safest, most useful and most used medicine ever found.

The patients who use marijuana are reviled as pot heads which is about pejorative as possible.

Dr. Oz and Medical Marijuana: Continuation

Reality is a goal for doctors walking along the (golden) yellow brick road

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I recently posted an article “Medical Marijuana and Dr. Oz”, responding to his article “You Docs: Risks in Taking Medical marijuana”.

I took him to task because he was writing about the medical risks which are minimal and glossing over the great, therapeutic benefits which are many and in fact, drugs of choice for about 100 disparate medical problems.

German / US-Tanker to be Released by Somali Pirates

The fate of the crew of MT Marida Margeuerite still hangs in the balance.

(NAIROBI, Kenya ECOTERRA) - MT Marida Margeuerite ITE *was seized on the 8th day of this year. The vessel and crew were captured around 120 nm south of the Omani port of Salalah in the protected shipping corridor.

The German owner-managed, US-owner-registered chemical tanker of 13.273 dwt Marida Margeuerite (IMO 9445655) has a crew of 22 seamen, including 19 Indians, two Bangladeshi and one Ukrainian.'

Merry Christmas Kids from Purdue Pharma, Maker of OxyContin

The maker of OxyContin -- the ones who lied about the addictive and abusive qualities of the drug -- now want to reach out and "help".

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The Partnership for a Drug Free America launched a new Website offering resources for those seeking help for their kids and teenagers who are struggling with addiction.

Initially one would think the "Time to Get Help" Website was very informative and helpful to parents until the sponsorship of the website is named -- Purdue Pharma -- along with an anonymous donor...

Wikileaks Document Shows EPA Knowingly Allowed Use of Pesticide that Kills Honeybees

The pesticide is already illegal in Germany, Italy & France.

(SAN FRANCISCO / WASHINGTON D.C.) - Beekeepers and environmentalists today called on EPA to remove a pesticide linked to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), citing a leaked EPA memo that discloses a critically flawed scientific support study.

The November 2nd memo identifies a core study underpinning the registration of the insecticide clothianidin as unsound after EPA quietly re-evaluated the pesticide just as it was getting ready to allow a further expansion of its use.

National Cannabis Industry Association Will Launch at the World`s Largest Cannabis Lifestyle Convention

NCIA specifically works with cannabis businesses

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The National Cannabis Industry Association, the first national organization dedicated to advancing the interests of cannabis-related businesses, will formally launch its operations this week in Denver. On December 16th, the leaders of association, hailing from states across the country, will gather for NCIA’s first board meeting and will set the organization’s agenda for the coming year.

“This is an historic time for the cannabis industry and we are excited to have the opportunity to help so many small businesses advance their interests,” said Aaron Smith, NCIA’s executive director.

Bellemare`s STL `Procedural` Problems: Indict, Quit and Blame the System!

Will Bellemare indict and quit and let the “system” deal with the aftermath?

(BEIRUT, Lebanon Al-Manar) - It is unlikely that Special Tribunal for Lebanon Prosecutor, Daniel Bellemare ever met U.S. Senator Wayne Lyman Morse, one of three Senators to vote against the Gulf of Tonkin resolution that authorized the US bombing of North Vietnam.

One can’t help thinking that Bellemare could use Morse’s counsel on the subject of what some are calling the Rafiq Hariri murder,“ a Trial of the Century” while some international lawyers fear it could be a “Trial for a Century.”

The Information Super Toll Road: an Intended Consequence of Net Neutrality

This is the moment that we have to step up and become architects of our digital future.

(NEW YORK) - What is Net Neutrality? The best definition available is in the sidebar. However, the specifics of the Net Neutrality fight, and the proposed guidelines (which will soon become rules) are all a smoke screen.

Let’s talk about how the future is likely to unfold if a reasonable agreement is not reached.

Lawsuit Accuses California Loan Modification Company of Cheating Oregon Homeowners

The lawsuit alleges that American Team Mortgage charged more than $80,000 in fees from nearly three dozen Oregon homeowners in violation of Oregon law

(SALEM, Ore.) - Attorney General John Kroger today announced a lawsuit that accuses the California-based American Team Mortgage, Inc., of repeatedly violating Oregon’s Unfair Trade Practices Act and Mortgage Rescue Fraud Protection Act.

“Homeowners facing foreclosure need help, not false promises,” said Keith Dubanevich, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to Attorney General Kroger.