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Silence of the Arab Regimes in the Destruction of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The silence of Arab nations is leading to large numbers of indigenous Muslim and Christian Palestinians packing up and moving away from Palestine.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The efforts to destroy Al-Aqsa mosque in the Holy City of Jerusalem will not stop; the current confrontation in Palestine is the most vital evidence of that fact and it adds to the gravity of the situation every day.

For many years, political leaders from Arab nations, particularly Saudi Arabia, (a country that claims to have a leadership of the Muslim world) have remained silent over the Palestine issue.

The Cowliphate and Poisoned Kids: Twin Assaults on The Commons

What we do to the least of our own or any species impacts us all.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When I opened up Facebook today, ninety-percent on the items on my feed were equally divided between the Bundy Cowliphate here in Oregon and the poisoning of the water supply in Flint, my hometown.

Given my decades of Public Lands' Conservation activism, both topics are dear to me. Let's start with the first...

Oregon Cannabis Research Task Force and Scientific Advisory Committee Meetings

Representing the rights of Cannabis industry, consumers and patients is a full time job

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - There are several integral meetings regarding the Cannabis industry and the rights of patients and all consumers this week, here are two for your calendar:

The Cannabis Research Task Force will meet January 26. This is the third and final meeting of the Oregon Task Force on Researching the Medical and Public Health Properties of Cannabis – the Cannabis Research Task Force. It is open to the public.

82nd Airborne Division Unit Scheduled for Deployment this Spring

Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan this spring in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel.

(FORT BRAGG, N.C.) - Approximately 25 Soldiers from the 18th Human Resources Company, 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade, 82nd Abn. Div. will depart in March for a scheduled nine-month deployment.

The Soldiers will operate several Army Post Offices and conduct mail delivery operations in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.

Karoon Petrochemical: The First Nitrobenzene Producer in the Middle East

The construction of the second phase of Karoon Petrochemical Plant, a joint project by Iranian and Swedish engineering companies, has been completed.

(TEHRAN) - Through the sole efforts of young Iranian experts, the largest and only nitrobenzene production unit in the Middle East has been launched in Karoon Petrochemical Company.

As the Tasnim News Agency wrote in 2013, the main product of the plant is Toluene diisocyanate (TDI), with the capacity of 40,000 tons per year.

Saudi Arabia Suspect in Revenge Attacks Against Iran

Investigators in Iran say they have also uncovered terrorist plots against Iranian embassies in other countries.

(SALEM, Ore.) - When the Saudi government executed Shiite Muslim scholar Nimr al-Nimr for objecting, along with a number of other Saudi citizens, to the country's discriminatory policies, an International and regional wave of opposition formed against the regime's leaders.

Iran's government has increasingly condemned the Saudi regime's methods and manners while exposing the real face of Saudi leaders and officials to the whole world, with Muslims at the top of the list.

Corvallis Police Arrest Two in Connection to Homicide

The two arrested are romantically involved. The deceased's role in the triad remains to be seen.

(CORVALLIS, Ore.) - 43-year old Michael A. Deyette II was arrested on a Benton County Circuit Court warrant for Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in relation to the homicide of 29-year old Jason Scott Williams outside Shari's restaurant on January 15.

Also arrested was 35-year old Brooklyn F. Sheppard of Forest Grove, for one count of Murder under an aid and abet theory.

The Prophetic Mission of Jesus Christ, Peace Be Upon Him

Imam Khamenei speaks about Jesus Christ (PBUH) and expectations of his true followers

(SALEM, Ore.) - Coincided with the birth of Jesus Christ, the New Year has started with many parts of the world, particularly predominantly Muslim areas, in crisis brought upon by the Christian governments.

Therefore, recognition of Jesus Christ and the expectations from the true followers of Jesus Christ are issues perched for rereading of Imam Khamenei in his intellectual system.

Ice Fishing Workshop Jan. 30 Near Klamath Falls

Make the most of the cold, winter weather by learning a new skill for self-sufficiency.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will host a workshop showing anglers how to make the best of snowy, icy conditions at a Jan. 30, 2016 Family Ice Fishing Workshop on Lake of the Woods near Klamath Falls.

The family-friendly workshop is open to adults and youth. Youth must be at least 9 years old and accompanied by a paying adult.

Part 2 - Smoking Gun Series - Is it time for Partnership for Drug Free Kids to be Investigated?

The FED UP! Coalition creates one voice calling for an end to the epidemic of addiction and overdose deaths attributed to opioids (including heroin) and other prescription drugs.

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - On December 20, 2015, I wrote an article regarding Partnership for Drug Free Kids and called for an investigation of their finances.

The article was directed to Partnership's new chairman, Michael White (former CEO of DirectTV). The link to this article in the Smoking Gun Series was Part 1 and is provided here http://www.salem-news.com/articles/january072016/partnership-drug-free-kids.php. My concern with Partnership goes beyond their finances which are shown below -- revenue is quite healthy -- enough to provide for an elaborate gala to celebrate in NYC at an expensive venue.