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Five People Cited in Mother`s Day Demonstration at Trident Nuclear Submarine Base

"I have total confidence that the nuke’s days are numbered." -Fr. Kelly

(POULSBO, Wash.) - 30 people were present on May 8th at the demonstration against Trident nuclear weapons at the Bangor submarine base.

One Trident submarine carries the destructive force of over 1,200 Hiroshima bombs (the Hiroshima bomb was 15 kilotons). There are eight Trident SSBN submarines deployed at Bangor. Currently, each Trident submarine deploys with 20 D-5 missiles and about 90 nuclear warheads.

WWII Airman Turgeon Accounted For After 78 Years

Turgeon will be buried in Shoreline, Washington. His remains will arrive May 14th via Sea-Tac Airport.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - On Aug. 1, 1943, the B-24 Liberator aircraft on which Turgeon was serving as a radio operator crashed as a result of enemy anti-aircraft fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE, the largest bombing mission against the oil fields and refineries at Ploiesti, north of Bucharest, Romania.

His remains were not identified following the war.

GOP Personality Cult Around Trump

"The Republican Party has basically become a cult of personality around former president Donald Trump and those who continue to support the party are its cult enablers." ~ Ralph E. Stone

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - For our system of government to function properly, we really need two major political parties with competing visions for the future of America.

If divisions exist within the Republican party, it is not about issues but about Trump himself.

Market Reports Encourage Buying USANA Shares

News about a share repurchase program may have increased interest in USANA

(SALEM, Ore.) - Although the acceleration of the COVID pandemic last spring and summer caused weak second quarter earnings for USANA and many other companies on a global level, the third and fourth quarters turned out quite well as companies adapted and many created new markets, especially those in the health care or health supplement sectors.

Performance for this year also appears positive as customer demand for healthy products still is high.

3 Reasons to Ensure Your Basement Is Waterproofed

A damp and damaged basement can lead to many issues that can impact your entire home.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Every homeowner wants to be able to maintain or improve the value of the property and looking after your basement is one of the ways you can do this. By avoiding issues relating to a basement in bad condition, you can protect the condition of your home.

This can help to maintain (or boost) your property value.

Tracking Down Tenants Who Owe Rent

With the right tools, landlords can save money and solve renter issues.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Landlords have their fair share of problems to deal with, and this can make their jobs far more stressful as well as affecting them financially.

One of the problems that many landlords face is tenants abandoning the properties without giving notice and simply skipping town.

Summer is the Time to Prepare for Winter

Get your winter tasks done while the sun shines!

(SALEM, Ore.) - Summer is settling in. With the longer, warmer days, it can be easy to forget the frigid months of winter.

As easy as it can be to put off winter maintenance until the days start getting shorter again in fall, in fact, now may be the best time for you to get your property ready for winter.

Understanding DUI

DUI is the abbreviation for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs

(SALEM, Ore.) - As more motor vehicles hit the roads, so does the rate of accidents. The CDC reports that automobile crashes are the primary cause of work-related deaths in America.

Studies show that about 28 people in the United States lose their lives in drunk-driving crashes every day.

President Biden`s American Jobs Plan in a Nutshell

Biden’s bold infrastructure plan is needed and timely.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - President Joe Biden unveiled his more than $2.25 trillion American Jobs Plan (Plan), which would inject money into roads, bridges, airports, broadband, electric vehicles, housing and job training over ten years.

The corporate tax rate is raised to 28% after Republicans had cut it to 21% from 35% as part of their 2017 tax law.

5 Financial Businesses You Can Start in Salem

Well-informed decision makers have a foundation for success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many regulations surrounding money and finance – making it the perfect industry to start a business in, especially if you’re located in Salem, Oregon.

Before starting a business in the financial industry, which is growing each and every day, it’s essential to conduct financial market research to better reach your clientele and boost your business even more.