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Prescription Opioid/Heroin Epidemic Expected to Worsen in 2017

Without prevention, outrage and leadership, the fatal scourge will progress.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - I recently wrote an article that generated quite a flurry of concern and discussion -- the evil reach of George Soros in his attempts to legalize drugs in the U.S. and also Partnership for Drug Free Kids funded by the FDA and Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin. Links to these articles are shown below.

Since Partnership is heavily financed by the FDA and Purdue Pharma that may be the reason they did not attend FDA meetings approving OxyContin for children...

TGI Friday`s Posts Sign Refusing Cannabis Users (if they smell)

A Maryland TGI Friday's has made headlines with blatant discrimination.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A sign in the window of TGI Friday's on the east coast has gone viral. That is, the message itself has caused a stir they might not have imagined.

The sign says plainly, "TGI FRIDAYS WILL NOT SERVE/SEAT GUEST WITH STRONG MARIJUANA ODOR – Thank you, Management."

George Soros Foundations Fund Drug Non-Profits and Lavish Gala

George Soros, Evil Destroyer of US and his contribution to "Partnership for Drug Free Kids" and "Facing Addiction" - non-profit organizations!

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The New York Times once described Hungarian born multi-billionaire, George Soros as the single largest donor to use his philanthropy to change or deconstruct the moral values and attitudes particularly of the American people -- and legalize illegal/recreational drugs.

The founding pioneer of the organization Facing Addiction is Open Society Foundations and George Soros is the founder and chairman of Open Society Foundations.

Oregon Updates Temporary Rules for Streamlining Marijuana Testing Process

These are newer temporary rules to update the temporary rules effective Dec 2, temporarily.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The new temporary testing rules update previously adopted temporary rules that took effect Dec. 2. Those rules allowed producers and processors to test fewer marijuana samples in an effort to lower costs and streamline the testing process.

OHA officials found the Dec. 2 temporary rules remained burdensome, and additional changes were needed.

President-Elect Trump and the Troublesome Members on his Transition Team

We are fighting a Tsunami of addiction and deaths throughout the country.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - I wrote an article entitled "Legal Drug Pharmacies with Pill Mill Behaviors Must Be Accountable", published in Salem-News.com and Global News Centre Oct 2014.

When my article was published by both newspapers, a congressional aide/press secretary to Tom Marino advised that he was going to "use congressional resources" to investigate not only me, but my newspaper editors.

Oregon`s Governor Advises Against Partying and Driving

Over the past 5 years during the holidays, 14 people died in crashes and half of those were alcohol-involved crashes.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Members of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII are reminding motorists this holiday season about the dangers of driving under the influence, which includes alcohol and other impairing drugs, such as cannabis (marijuana).

“Impaired driving is completely preventable,” said Chuck Hayes, chair of the Governor’s Advisory Committee on DUII.

Oregon Switches Gears to Revive Cannabis Industry

The OHA says the temporary rules provide relief for the industry while maintaining "public health protection".

(SALEM, Ore.) - The outcry has apparently been heard. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced today it is modifying testing standards for medical and recreational marijuana products with new, temporary rules.

According to those most affected, testing costs have driven up consumer prices, created product shortages, and caused some processors to actually cease operations (temporarily) and furlough employees just as the holidays are upon us.

Is Oregon Good for Business?

Oregon’s recent legalization of marijuana is attracting a new industry and new group of entrepreneurs to the state.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Although business owners may complain about high fees and high capital gains tax rates, the lack of state sales tax and low corporate tax actually make Oregon very attractive to businesses.

In a recent study by Ernst & Young for the Council on State Taxation, Oregon tied with Connecticut for the lowest effective business tax rate.

What To Know About Investing In Marijuana Post-Election

The election of Trump as the next U.S. president has some investors nervous

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marijuana and its legalization remain controversial in the eyes of many people in the U.S., but initiatives are moving forward in many states to make it legal and accessible regardless.

Investors have been eyeing marijuana-related stocks and investment opportunities for quite some time, particularly considering 25 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the possession and distribution of medical marijuana.

Marijuana Trimmers Allegedly Rob and Murder California Farmer

ON THE RUN: Watch for a blue 2017 Volkswagen Golf 4-door sedan with Virginia license plate VHR5611

(MENDOCINO, Calif.) - Thursday afternoon at 3:39, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were summoned to a reported man who had been murdered on a remote property located in Laytonville, California.

Deputies responded to the scene confirming there was a male adult who was obviously deceased as a result of what appeared to be a violent assault.