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BELLADONNA – It’s More Than a Pretty Woman

Posted on April 5, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Some of history’s most lethal substances were once used for cosmetic purposes—well, at least before their deadly qualities became obvious. Unfortunately, the evolution from cosmetic to murder weapon developed somewhat from an “on the job training” thing! An example of … Continue reading →

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BOTULISM – A Paralytic Nerve Toxin

Posted on March 22, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Botulism, as an accidental illness, is rare these days. More sophisticated canning processes and better preservation of food products have prevented this serious neurotoxin from poisoning those in the modern world. Intentional poisonings, however, are another story. The botulism toxin … Continue reading →

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3D Skin Printing Technology

Posted on March 8, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Some time ago I became fascinated with 3D printing technology. The idea of creating duplicates of an object from a blueprint reminded me of the replicator technology from Star Trek. I’ve blogged before about the advances in 3D printing for … Continue reading →

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The Scopolamine Patch Nightmare!

Posted on March 1, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine and sold as Scopderm Patches, is a powerful drug known in the pharmaceutical world as a tropane alkaloid drug and is classified as an anticholinergic that affects the parasympathetic nervous system. In normal speak, that … Continue reading →

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DEVIL’S BREATH – A Dramatic Drug Threat!

Posted on February 22, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Alternately known as the most dangerous drug in the world and the scariest drug in the world, Devil’s Breath is a powerful drug being dealt with on the streets of Colombia, and now in major European cities. It’s a strong … Continue reading →

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The Narcissus Plant – Pretty But Deadly!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

I’ve blogged before about some deceptively attractive plants that can be lethal when ingested, and I have one more to add to the list. Parts of the beautiful, flowering narcissus plant can be quite poisonous and deadly! Narcissus is a … Continue reading →

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COPPER SULFATE – The Green Chemical

Posted on January 18, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Copper sulfate is a fascinating substance that burns with a green to aquamarine colored flame. Often it’s used in high school chemistry classes to demonstrate just such a phenomenon. It’s also considered a “green chemical” in that the US agricultural … Continue reading →

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A Psychedelic Silver Lining!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Some time ago I happened upon an interesting article about the benefits of psychedelic drugs—WHAT?? And, being a child of the 60s, it peaked my interest. Not that I dabbled in recreational drugs back in college when it was all … Continue reading →

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MY NEW YEAR’S WISH FOR YOU!

Posted on December 28, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

** MY WISH FOR YOU IN THE NEW YEAR ** May peace break into your home; May thieves steal your debts; May the pockets of your jeans Become magnets for $100 bills.  May love stick to you like glue; May … Continue reading →

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ALMOST DEAD – The Novel

Posted on December 14, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Yes, the title of my latest book messes with my mind also! When someone dies, they’re dead—right? Well . . . maybe not. And when someone dies at the hand of another, that’s labeled a murder—right? Well . . . … Continue reading →

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