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PTSD, Marijuana and the Atlantic Magazine

“... Leveque estimates he signed 1,000 permits for PTSD, and said he did so with a clear conscience.” - The Atlantic

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Every once in a while a major world class magazine will produce a story on this subject.

The Atlantic hits the nail right on the head with, The Case for Treating PTSD in Veterans with Medical Marijuana by Martin Mulcahey.

Paul Kagame: A General Without Generals

Questions over the recent arrests of four generals remain unanswered...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - On January 17th, 2012 four generals were arrested in Rwanda and placed under house arrest.

Much speculation has been raised as to the reason for their arrest and detainment.

No Parades for Iraq Vets=No Decisive Victory

Don’t start wars when your purpose is murky or wrong or you are just flexing military muscle.

(NEW YORK) - The truth is not only wasn’t there a decisive victory in Iraq. There was a sense of loss.

A loss of 5,000 soldiers, a million Iraqis, trillions of dollars, and the demolishing of a country’s infrastructure based on a pack of lies by George Bush that Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Mexican Workers Pulverized in the 21st Century

In 2012, a new round of price hikes bodes further ills for workers' purchasing power.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - A new study reconfirms what many people know from first-hand experience: Mexican workers' purchasing power has plummeted since the turn of the century.

According to the analysis, Mexican workers earning the daily minimum wage had to toil 11.38 hours in December 2011 to buy a basic basket of commodities...

The Arab Revolt and the Imperialist Counterattack

Second expanded edition by James Petras - Available in the USA   Overseas

(NEW YORK) - These essays chronicle the growing militarization of US policy in North Africa and the Gulf and the historic confrontation between the Arab democratic revolts and the imperial backed satraps.

Bearing witness to the ragtag rebel victory enabled by NATO in Libya and ongoing chaos throughout the region, Petras disassembles America’s collapsing Middle East policy.

IMF Won`t Substantiate `Arab Spring` Spending, Downplays Military Spending

The IMF ignored questions about its Arab Spring pledge.

(UNITED NATIONS) - At a recent IMF press briefing, Spokesman Gerry Rice purported to take online questions, one from a reporter usually there in person, and one each about Argentina and the Dominican Republic.

But the IMF ignored, and did not answer by deadline, questions about its Arab Spring pledge, about Yemen and Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Romania.

Western Shenanigans Against Syria, Iran

Syria's problems are all part of a plan to attack Iran...

(TEHRAN) - The volatile situation in Syria generated by the Saudi-Qatar-funded Wahhabi armed group known as the Free Syrian Army and backed by the West is now an accident waiting to happen.

There is certainly one ulterior motive behind the US-friendly Syrian crisis extravagantly fuelled by the presstitute media which keep distorting the facts on the grounds.

Coup d`état in Maldives- Protesters Attacked

A coup d'état displaces the president of this tsunami-ravaged island nation.

(MALE, Maldive Islands) - Riot police in the Maldives have used tear gas and batons against protesters rallying in support of former president Mohamed Nasheed.

Debit Card Dangers

BBB Offers Safe Swiping Tips.

(LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.) - Credit or debit? Choosing the right option at the right time can help protect from unwanted charges and skimming scams.

When charged, debit cards automatically withdraw money directly from checking accounts; whereas credit cards extract funds from credit accounts. Most credit issuers carry zero liability policies so card users can dispute unauthorized charges from fraud and undelivered products or services.

STOCK Act Passes House: House Leadership Contributions from Securities & Investment Firms

'Political Intelligence' Omission...

(BERKELEY, Calif.) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the STOCK Act today, which omits disclosure requirements for "political intelligence" workers that were included in the version of the bill passed by the Senate last week ( S 2038).

The STOCK Act explicitly bars members of Congress from profiting from investment decisions based on non-public or privileged information.