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Medical Marijuana Question and Answer Segment 15 (VIDEO)

Oregon's leading expert on medical marijuana answers a number of questions sent in by viewers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - In this special edition of Salem-News.com's continuing education series on legal medical marijuana use, Dr. Phil Leveque and Bonnie King deliver answers for a number of Salem-News.com viewers. Their questions, sent in from around the nation, address a variety of subjects associated with the use of cannabis, or marijuana.

It is our goal to try to help everyone understand more about the legal use of this growingly popular health remedy, one that many still fail to see as legitimate. The truth is that many medical groups have endorsed the legalization of marijuana for medical use, one report this year demonstrates that it even can be used to treat cancer.

Frank Discussion About PTSD and War Trauma (VIDEO)

Two men with experience in war; one a combat soldier and physician, and one who is a present day war reporter, attempt to spread light on facts surrounding PTSD.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As increasing numbers of veterans return from war where they underwent experience direct combat situations, the number of questions about what that trauma will bring them later in life is growing too.

Salem-News.com's Dr. Phil Leveque and News Editor Tim King have been in war; one as a soldier and one as a correspondent, and each brings a unique perspective to the reporting on this timely and sensitive subject.

Lincoln City: Gem of the Oregon Coast (VIDEO)

The gift of sunny skies and warm air was especially appreciated Wednesday on the Oregon coast.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There may have been plenty of competition, but the most beautiful place in Oregon Wednesday had to be Lincoln City; a seaside community on the state's central coast.

During the 80's Lincoln City still looked much like it had in prior decades, today it is very different. Upgraded buildings that include restaurants and motels and tourist facilities are matched by stunning oceanfront homes with sweeping views.

Profitable Conversations With Customers: Social Networking Tips (VIDEO)

In this week's segment, the experts explain how social networking transfers to business.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Social networking sites have grown exponentially in number and in members over the last few years.

As more and more people sign up and build their profiles, unless you show people there’s something special about you, you might just end up getting stuck in the crowd.

Social networking experts discuss the best ways to use social networking to build a great business network.

Profitable Conversations With Customers: Viral Advertising (VIDEO)

This week, we feature advertising experts who explain what it takes to produce good virals.

(SALEM, Ore.) - You’ve no doubt seen what great viral advertising can achieve for a business, and if you’re lucky you may even have experienced it yourself. Creating something truly unique that people spread willing across the web has a lot of business appeal.

Virals are cheap, people love them and a successful one will get your business buzz for a long, long time. So what is the secret to creating these elusive but highly successful ads?

Stone Temple Pilots Regroup After Long Hiatus

The STP are back together again, for a reunion of epic proportions.

(Salem, Ore.) - Fans are excited and anxiously await their opportunity to see one of the most notorious and sorely missed hard rock bands in American History, Stone Temple Pilots.

The newly reunited band is promoting the kickoff of their new tour, headlining the Rock on the Range Festival, May 17th at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Ohio.

Group Takes Black Eyed Peas Approach With John McCain Video

The video suggests a campaign slogan for McCain in '08, "LIKE HOPE, BUT DIFFERENT"

(SALEM, Ore.) - A group with an uncanny resemblance to the Black Eyed Peas wasted little time in generating a music video about John McCain, similar to the recently released video on Barack Obama titled "Yes We Can."

The McCain song titled "john.i.am" features band members singing to the words of speeches likely to be remembered in American history.

10,000+ Led Zeppelin Fans Hope Petition Can Influence Herculean Band Into World Tour (VIDEO)

One of the world's hottest rock bands got together recently for a concert in London, could it be a sign of more live Zeppelin?

(SALEM, Ore.) - Since the word first got out about Led Zeppelin's reuniting for a performance in London last year, fans have been bubbling over with talk of a tour.

Youchoose.net launched a petition on 12-11-07 for fans who feel they didn't get a fair chance at seeing one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Dramatic Coast Guard Helicopter Rescue Delivers Surfer to Safety (VIDEO)

The surfer was safely rescued from a cove near Otter Rock.

(DEPOE BAY, Ore.) - The Coast Guard rescued a surfer Sunday who became stranded by strong currents in a cove south of Depoe Bay, Oregon. The call came into the Lincoln County, Oregon 911 Dispatch Center at 1:41 PM.

They in turn contacted the Coast Guard to report a surfer in distress near Devil's Punch Bowl State Park. This is in an area known as Otter Rock which is probably the most frequently surfed spot on the central Oregon coast.

Military Funeral Honors Group of 35 Veterans in Salem (VIDEO)

Future events will continue throughout the state in order to honor those who, for whatever reason, did not receive military honors at the time of their funeral.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon National Guard hosted a ceremony to pay respects to a number of veterans at the Salem Armory in Salem, Oregon Wednesday.

The Oregon National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team joined representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, and leaders of the Oregon National Guard for the 30-minute, indoor ceremony.