- Bondi Far Overstates the Impact of Fentanyl Seizures on American Lives (factcheck.org)
In the April 30 meeting of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, which followed his 100th day in office, Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the president’s progress so far and highlighted efforts to curb the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. But Bondi overstated the impact of drug seizures, claiming that they had saved the lives of more than half of all Americans.
- Mount Bullon (Mount Bullen) (summitpost.org)
Mount Bullon (Bullen per Fred Beckey) is an impressively rugged peak located six miles southwest of Darrington, Washington. If it were located in a different part of Snohomish County, it would probably be a fairly popular destination for peak baggers. Unfortunately for Mount Bullon, it is hopelessly out-classed by its higher neighbors. Three Fingers Mountain and Whitehorse Mountain are each located less than two miles away, making Mount Bullon appear insignificant by comparison. Unlike Three Fingers and Whitehorse, Mount Bullon has no approach trail, which has doomed it to a life of solitude and neglect. This is unfortunate, as this peak has a lot going for it. The scenery on this climb is absolutely incredible, and the local area offers six alpine lakes, three additional peaks to climb, and a plethora of mountain goats to keep you entertained. I can honestly say that this was my favorite trip of the year, and I will be back. While Mount Bullon could be accomplished as a day climb, I would highly recommend it as part of an overnight trip. The approach is just difficult enough to justify a two day trip, and besides, you will find plenty to do once you get there.
- Fentanyl (Wikipedia)
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic piperidine opioid primarily used as an analgesic. It is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine; its primary clinical utility is in pain management for cancer patients and those recovering from painful surgeries. Fentanyl is also used as a sedative. Depending on the method of delivery, fentanyl can be very fast acting and ingesting a relatively small quantity can cause overdose. Fentanyl works by activating μ-opioid receptors. Fentanyl is sold under the brand names Actiq, Duragesic and Sublimaze, among others.
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