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Medical Marijuana Doctor Answers Viewer`s Questions (VIDEO)

This is the 16th segment in our ongoing medical marijuana education series with Dr. Phillip Leveque, noted physician, toxicologist and pharmacologist.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The discussion in this segment centers around questions and comments received from viewers. Hear Dr. Leveque's responses for a two tour Iraq veteran returning to Oregon, a woman suffering from PTSD, a man with asthma, another with rheumatoid arthritis, and even someone seeking information about the situation in Africa.

You can count on Dr. Leveque to tell it like it is and give viewers the straight scoop.

My Lai Massacre in Vietnam Happened 40 Years Ago this Weekend

Did our society learn from this one? In spite of some problems, the number of similar events today is comparatively very low.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the United States spends each waking day fighting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, we find ourselves facing the 40th anniversary of our military's darkest moment; the massacre at a series of villages in Vietnam, generally remembered as My Lai.

Op Ed: U.S. National Debt
$9 Trillion and Rising,
Forcing Action NOW

Two Wars or None, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid 'Unsustainable'

(BEND, Ore.) - Painful choice remains unmistakably, relentlessly, unavoidably our greatest democratic danger NOW --with OR without continuance of our wasting wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

National fiscal disaster faces us from every part of ANY rational, reasonable survey of the situation --known for decades and very carefully covered-up, with no visible conscience-pangs whatsoever-- while consciously avoided by every thinking, manipulating politician.

Two Republican Lawmakers Attempt to Derail Oregon Equality Act

"If you walk around talking about what you do in the bedroom, you should be on the pervert channel." - Oregon Senator Gary George

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A statewide ballot initiative is in the works that would repeal Oregon's landmark gay rights law passed by the 2007 Legislature. The measure prohibits discrimination in housing and employment based on sexual orientation.

The lawmakers who want to reverse the protection and allow discrimination against gay people are Senator Gary George and State Representative Kim Thatcher, both of Newberg.

Oregon Leads Nation with Refunds for Plastic Water Bottles

In January 2009, Oregon's bottle bill will update to include water bottles.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dear EarthTalk: I know there’s a big debate now as to why we need bottled water at all, but is anyone addressing the incredible waste of plastic bottles by this industry? -- Bert B., Dubuque, Iowa

ET: The plastic waste spawned by the recent astronomical growth in the bottled water business is significant. Environmentalists especially decry it because the water from our taps is usually as good as if not better quality than what’s inside the bottle (and indeed sometimes bottled water is just tap water).

Tibetans Cite Spreading Unrest, Mounting Death Toll, as Chinese Clamp Down

Protests have meanwhile spread outside Lhasa and into the Amdo and Kham regions of China’s Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.

(KATHMANDU, Tibet) - Chinese authorities have locked down the Tibetan capital as witnesses report spreading demonstrations in more remote areas and a climbing death toll after security forces fired on rioting protesters, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reports.

Sources in Lhasa said residents had been warned to stay indoors after the worst unrest in Tibet in two decades. Others described seeing tanks and armored personnel carriers in the streets.

No Tsunami Threat From Oregon Earthquake

Historically, there have been quite a few earthquakes that changed Oregon, luckily this wasn't one.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was a big rumble out in the ocean this morning. The 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck about 112 miles west of Port Orford, at 7:44 AM PT. Luckily, it didn't cause enough of a stir to set off tsunami warnings in Oregon's coastal towns.

The quake was a depth of 6.2 miles, according to Angel Gutierrez, a geophysicist with the U.S.Geological Survey in Golden, Colorado. The USGS initially put the quake at 6.0 magnitude.

Police Asking for Help in Locating Missing Woman

Heather Mallory is reportedly driving a bright red 2001 Ford Focus bearing Oregon license 061BZX.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - Detectives from the Portland Police Bureau Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help in locating 32-year-old Heather Dawn Mallory.

On Friday, March 7th, Heather, after work, spent the night socializing with several friends and arrived home at about 7:30 AM, Saturday, March 8th. After she arrived home she became involved in an argument with her husband and left home to avoid further confrontation and has not been seen or heard from since.

Pair Arrested for Multiple Burglaries of Construction Homes

Stolen property from at least eight burglaries was recovered with a value of over $10,000.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - Salem Police Detectives have arrested two suspects for burglarizing several homes under construction in south and southeast Salem since January and stealing appliances and fixtures that were either freshly installed or ready to be installed.

The stolen property included housing fixtures, stainless steel ovens, stove tops, dishwashers and microwaves. Arrested were 22-year-old Arturo Bautista-Contreras of Hubbard, and 22-year-old Jose Reyes-Mendoza of Woodburn.

Police in Salem Warning of Phishing Scam

The listed phone number on this particular message is no longer in service.

(SALEM, Ore. ) - The Salem Police Department would like to warn the public of a "Phishing" scam that criminals are using to try and obtain personal financial information.

The messages appear on e-mail or text messaging and appear to be from "security" and are entitled "ALERT." The text advises that "Your Bank of the Cascades account is closed due to unusual activity, call us at 8182928218."