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24 Muslim Employees in USA Fired by DHL for Praying

As the second pillar of Islam, Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day at certain times.

(HEBRON, KY) - On 9 October, 24 Muslims employees of DHL lost their jobs in Hebron, Kentucky, after DHL supervisors reversed a policy of flexible break times that allowed Muslim employees time to pray.

11 complaints have since been filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionalleging that DHL Global Mail breached their legally protected religious rights.

Why Did Purdue Pharma Miss Court Deadline in Kentucky Lawsuit?

The Kentucky lawsuit against Purdue Pharma deals with the marketing of the narcotic OxyContin to physicians in Kentucky and whether the company masked the addictive properties of the painkiller.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Purdue Pharma, the maker of the deadly drug OxyContin, missed a recent court deadline in the six-year lawsuit brought by the Commonwealth of Kentucky -- and word has it that this legal maneuver could cost the drug maker in a big way.

I'm not so sure. Could Purdue Pharma have not met the court deadline intentionally? You decide.

Purdue Pharma Places Price Tag on Life: We`re Worth $61.54 Each

A $13 billion pharmaceutical company responsible for criminally marketing OxyContin as less likely to be addictive or abused and Pike County, Kentucky thinks that $4 million will "make a difference"?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - This past week, Pike County, Kentucky settled its lawsuit against Purdue Pharma over the company’s narcotic painkiller OxyContin.

The amount? $4 million for approximately 65,000 people in Pike County If you do the math that equates to $61.54 per person in Pike County -- a county crippled by OxyContin in deaths and addictions.

Kentucky Sues Devil of Drug Manufacturers, `Hillbilly Heroin` Maker Purdue Pharma

"I am in no mood to be deceived any longer by the crafty devil and false character whose greatest pleasure is to take advantage of everyone." Carmille Claudel

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - If Kentucky is suing the makers of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma for their deceit in marketing the drug, how far behind are the remaining 49 States in Filing Lawsuits for loss of hundreds of thousands of lives to addiction and death?

The State of Kentucky has taken on the devil. The devil known as "Hillbilly Heroin" and "Heroin of the Hills" in their state.

Eric Holder Held the Future of OxyContin and America`s Safety - and Let it Go

The AG's dirty secret led to thousands of deaths; now a Congressman is waging a battle against federal powers including the FDA, over deadly OxyContin.

(MYRTLE BEACH,SC) - Margaret Hamburg, MD, head of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has mastered "stonewalling talk tactics".

OxyContin and Purdue: Dancing with the Devil in Ohio

"The individual is handicapped by coming face to face with a conspiracy so monstrous he cannot believe it exists"- J. Edgar Hoover

(AKRON) - State of Ohio - If you think the "Cavalry" is riding into Ohio to cure your OxyContin epidemic, think again.

FDA Implements Changes for Acetaminophen, What About Oxycontin?

"I never give them hell -- I just tell the truth -- and they think it's hell" - Harry S. Truman

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - On 13 January 2011, the FDA announced that it is asking manufacturers of prescription acetaminophen combination products to limit the maximum amount of acetaminophen in these products to 325 mg per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit.

The FDA believes that limiting the amount of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit in prescription products will reduce the risk of severe liver injury from acetaminophen overdosing...

Merry Christmas Kids from Purdue Pharma, Maker of OxyContin

The maker of OxyContin -- the ones who lied about the addictive and abusive qualities of the drug -- now want to reach out and "help".

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - The Partnership for a Drug Free America launched a new Website offering resources for those seeking help for their kids and teenagers who are struggling with addiction.

Initially one would think the "Time to Get Help" Website was very informative and helpful to parents until the sponsorship of the website is named -- Purdue Pharma -- along with an anonymous donor...

Connecticut Rewards Purdue Pharma for Keeping `Youth Safe`

Connecticut awards criminally convicted Purdue Pharma; True Definition of the Word "Irony" -- Purdue Pharma honored for drug prevention efforts -- in keeping "youth safe"

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - As hard a pill as it is to swallow, the criminals at Purdue Pharma were recently honored for their strong commitment to keeping Connecticut’s youth "safe, successful and drug-free."

Purdue received the award at the 20th Annual Governor’s Luncheon in Farmington, CT.

Drug Issues Plague Attorney General Jack Conway of Kentucky`s Bid for U.S. Senate

“Where there’s smoke there’s fire, but I say, “Where there’s love there’s liars” - Oh, The Story! lyrics

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - I have written two articles about Kentucky AG Jack Conway accepting a $50,000 check from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators.

I had a problem with Conway taking money from a group funded by Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, a company the state of Kentucky was suing for the devastation caused by OxyContin in deaths and addictions.