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A Fun Way To Spend Spare Time

Pass the time while meeting new people who like chatting

(SALEM, Ore.) - It’s a known fact communication is essential for every p
erson. But how is it possible to find good companions you can spend your spare time with? How to meet someone you would like to date and build relationships with?

All these questions are posed by girls and guys who feel lonely and want to change their everyday life.

Identity Thief from Nevada Sentenced to Four Years

Reno Man Stole Multiple Identities, Millions of Dollars

(FBI/Reno, NV) - When police searched a suspected identity thief’s office last year in Reno, Nevada, they hit the investigative equivalent of pay dirt—the crime in progress, right before their eyes.

There was no one working in the office, but eight computers were running an automatic script to open up online accounts using the names and identifying information the thief had stolen from his employer years earlier.

Maryland AG Takes Legal Action Against Insys Therapeutics

Why did it take so long for an Attorney General to finally act?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently the AG's office in Maryland brought charges against the pharma company, Insys maker of the killer opioid, Fentanyl for endangering the lives of consumers in off-label marketing their billion dollar drug.

Why did the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma unleash an epidemic of death and addiction throughout the country for almost two decades with virtually no concern or charges by any Attorney General as the body bag count mounted and we continue to lose a generation of our children?

Opioid Epidemic Rages as DOJ Refuses a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request

There is an attorney in N.J. I refer to as the "Lone Ranger" fighting the prescription opioid epidemic destroying lives in the tens of thousands by taking appropriate legal action. His name is Richard (Rick) Hollawell.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Three executives from Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty in Federal Court. No prison time was imposed. Business continued as usual for Purdue Pharma.

So much so that eleven years later their profits surpass $30 billion with death and addiction tolls in the tens of thousands.

Reduction in Deaths Due to Drug Overdose

Prescription drugs tend to act as a gateway drug to other serious drugs such as heroin.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to recent provisional death certificate data, there has been a decline in deaths by drug overdose. The data dates back to 2017 and reports that the decline was seen in 14 U.S. states. This is a sign that the preventive measure aimed at restricting the death toll are working.

Drug addiction is a major problem in the US and resulted in over 72,000 deaths in 2107 alone.

A Cold Stone Creamery Franchise Gets You In Your Own Business Fast

For many, entrepreneurship is living the "American Dream".

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Cold Stone Creamery ice cream company launched its first franchise in 1994. All the franchise owners make their own ice cream daily to keep it at the peak of freshness.

The company has an established, proven business model.

Oil Tumbles as Geopolitical Events Drive Prices

The issue at hand is if Iranian oil is kept off the market, prices will rise.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Crude Oil continues to experience a bumpy ride as geopolitical events continue to drive prices action. Prices tumbled mid-week as traders headed for the exits after comments from Iran and the EIA inventory report.

Inventory levels remain tight, and while U.S. imports continue to flow at normal rates.

5 Things You Must Do to Get a Lower Car Payment

Follow these car payment tips and you will thank yourself for making the right decision.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In every ten car purchases, eight are made on loan. If you're reading this, chances are an auto loan is your biggest financial obligation right now.

Most car loans are typically cleared in 72 months (six years) and I must say we spend much on interest. After purchasing a home, a car is the second most important asset.

The Smartest Way to Use a Travel Credit Card

With each amount you spend, a bonus amount is added to your account.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Having a travel credit card in your wallet is always a good thing. The best about this type of a bank card is that it allows you to get profits by doing nothing.

It's no surprise that every second any big traveler has a travel credit card today. If you are not yet in this army, this may convince you to join.

Maura Healey, Attorney General, Massachusetts and her Lawsuit against Purdue Pharma

Recently AG Healey "took on" the maker of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, but did she really?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Maura Healey has filed a lawsuit against the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company, Purdue Pharma, maker of the highly addictive OxyContin.

A concerning issue in the Massachusetts lawsuit is that AG Healey worked for the law firm Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr who represented Purdue Pharma as a client. Perhaps more unsettling, Healey's "life partner" is currently a partner in this same firm who still represents Purdue Pharma.