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Marijuana Orgasms and the Oregonian Newspaper

When I chose this title I thought I was being a smart aleck. I checked Google I found over 50 articles on the same subject.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - This is not what you may think but it could be because marijuana acts like a comforting tranquilizer. But that is not exactly what I am writing about.

The Oregonian seems to be getting some perverse superpleasure writing about how bad it is with the pejorative words "abuse", "workplace hazard" and "out of control medical marijuana program" and that the Oregon Marijuana law is a "bad law".

Vietnamese Government Confirms UFO Explosion (VIDEO)

UFO debris rains down over Phu Quoc Island coastline.

(KIEN GIANG, Vietnam) - An unidentified flying object exploded at about 10:00 AM on May 27th over the northern part of Phu Quoc Island, the Vietnam News Agency reported.

This is a region off the coast of the southern province of Kien Giang. Col. Nguyen Van Qui, military chief of the island district, reported the explosion and consequent discovery of debris.

Violent Bank Robbery Suspects in Salem Sought by FBI and Police

Both men had guns and they assaulted two women during the robbery.

(SALEM, Ore.) - FBI Agents and Salem Police Officers are looking for the public's assistance in identifying two men who robbed the Wells Fargo Bank branch located at 3245 Market Street NE in Salem at about 12:30 PM today.

Wells Fargo is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Bleacher Collapse at Oregon Grade School Leaves Six Children Injured

The sixth-graders were on the bleachers getting ready to have their class photo taken.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Bleachers packed with 50 kids collapsed at 10:15 AM this morning at the West Union Elementary School in Hillsboro. Six children reportedly suffered injuries that are considered non-life-threatening.

UN Seeks Total Ban on Tobacco Advertising to Protect Kids

They say advertising is becoming more aggressive in the developing world, where bans on tobacco marketing are less likely.

(GENEVA) - The United Nations health agency today called on governments to impose a ban on all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship to deter young people around the world from taking up smoking.

Violence in the Former Land of Apartheid Threatens South African Immigrants

Doctors Without Borders Calls it a rapidly deteriorating crisis.

(JOHANNESBURG, South Africa) - Responding to recent outbreaks of violence against migrants in Johannesburg, South Africa, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is currently providing emergency medical care for wounded people seeking shelter in police stations, community halls, and other locations to which they have fled for safety.

Bush Helps McCain Draw $3.5 From Exclusive Crowd of 500

Quietly, the two are working together to bolster McCain's campaign.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Behind closed doors this week, George W. Bush quietly hosted a fundraiser for John McCain that raised $3.5 million from about 500 Republican donors. No cameras were allowed and the two were only seen together at the airport.

Clinton Believes End is in Sight With Montana and South Dakota Primaries

Local leaders in the final primary states are backing Hillary, but in the end, the superdelegates will determine the outcome of the race.

(HELENA, Montana) - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton believes her long running battle with Barack Obama could be over in just a few days with the conclusion of the last two state primaries.

Clinton told reporters in Montana, "I think that after the final primaries, people are going to start making up their minds. I think that is the natural progression that one would expect."

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Federal Agency Money Bickering Could Spell Doom for Sick Marines

A squabble between the Navy and researchers threatens funding of a vital study that can help Marines rendered sick and worse by water contamination.

(SALEM, Ore.) - We reported recently that thousands of Marines and their families, as well as civilian employees at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, are sick from contaminated water on the Marine Corps base.