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Was Massachusetts AG Healey Blind-sided by Grief Predators?

"Grief Predators" profit in bankruptcy against Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - A committee of unsecured creditors is calling for all money to be put into a fund for having all their lawsuits resolved.

The committee would support pausing litigation against members of the Sackler family (who own Purdue) in exchange for a $200 million fund from the company to help fight the opioid crisis. Why only $200 million from a company worth in the ballpark of $34 billion?

Holiday Weekend DUII Saturation Patrol

Should you be driving? THINK before you get behind the wheel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This weekend, law enforcement is participating in a Thanksgiving holiday high visibility enforcement saturation patrol.

If you choose to drive impaired, specially trained officers will be on the road looking for you!

Persistent Human Rights Violations Ignored by MSM

It is up to each of us to challenge APARTHEID, wherever it may rear its ugly head.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - The US administration has violated international law before, including use of agent orange in Vietnam and dozens of other actions. But it also funds and fully supports violators of international law and human rights.

Moving its embassy to illegally occupied Jerusalem was a violation of law.

Blockchain to Support User Voting on Fight to Fame Show

Knowing that there’s no way the voting system can be rigged makes the public even more invested in the show.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At some point in your life, you’ve probably voted for your favorite contestant in some competition or reality show. While not necessarily understanding how the voting system works, you still voted anyway because the idea of supporting that person was your top priority.

Fast forward to the present, a lot of anomalies have risen about voting systems being controlled by producers and not really being presented the honest results.

Political Campaign Finance Law After Citizens United

The Citizens United decision means that corporations are natural persons within the meaning of Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution and, therefore, have First Amendment rights.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - According to campaign finance watchdog Open Secrets, the final cost for the 2016 election was $6.5 billion for the presidential and congressional elections combined.

The cost of the presidential race, including campaign committee and outside spending, was $2.4 billion. Congressional races totaling more than $4 billion.

SW Oregon Expects Historic Storm

Expect delays, poor driving conditions in SW Oregon

(MEDFORD, Ore.) - Drivers should expect damaging winds, especially on the south coast and blizzard conditions with low snow levels in the mountain passes. “If people can leave today, now is the time,” said ODOT District Manager Jerry Marmon. “Travel Tuesday into Wednesday is forecast to be the worst, with conditions improving for Thanksgiving Day.”

South coast wind gusts of more than 75 mph are predicted. Six to 12 inches of snow are expected to fall on the I-5 corridor in Oregon and higher amounts in the Cascade passes.

Technology Today; How Different Age Groups Use the Internet

The number of age 75+ who use the internet has raised from 20% to 47%.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Technology is an ever-changing phenomenon. As we now have access to thousands of commodities online, such as casinos like get lucky, TV on the go, endless entertainment and so much more. It is improving every year, at rates that not everyone can keep up with.

One area that is constantly changing, is how we use the internet at different ages.

Keurig: Once-for-All-Time

This is good news for anyone who enjoys latte, cappuccino, and espresso coffee varieties.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Manufacturers are striving to improve the work of coffee machines in every way possible. Keurig Dr. Pepper has launched a new line of coffee makers under the name K-Duo, referring to its dual-function ability to brew a single cup, as well as a carafe of drip coffee.

It is one of the latest brewer innovations from Keurig.

Sporting Opportunities in Salem

Salem and the area nearby are chalk-full of sports related activities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon is not only known for its exemplary sports teams, but the city of Salem also has a thriving amateur sports scene that anyone can participate in, whether you are a beginner or a semi-professional.

This article gives a list of some of the best opportunities that allow you take up a sport with ease.

Gift Ideas: Best Pair Watches for Lovebirds

TRENDING: Pair watches have been in fashion for quite some time.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Shopping for the family is hard enough, but when you have someone special in your life, the pressure increases twofold. Anyone wants to make someone special feel good - it’s one of the best feelings in the world. So if you’re struggling about what to buy, here’s a straightforward yet classic gift idea: pair watches.

From mechanical to automatic to quartz, even smartwatches, here are the best pair watches for lovebirds: