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NEW YORK (AFP) November 30, 2012, 2:18:08 PM EST A section of a freight train carrying toxic chemicals fell into a creek in New Jersey on Friday when a bridge collapsed, but there was no serious spill, officials said. Authorities near Paulsboro, New Jersey, said the accident occurred early in the morning, causing seven train cars to derail and sending three into the water. Part of the train was carrying vinyl chloride, which is used to make PVC plastic, and other industrial chemicals, the Coast Guard said. "Authorities are in the process of assessing what materials have been spilled from... Read more →

November 30, 2012 Conrail is working closely with all of the first responders and officials here on the derailment this morning of a train on the bridge over Mantua Creek at Paulsboro N.J. We very much regret the impacts to the community and deeply appreciate the efforts of the first response teams and officials. Conrail’s first concern is public safety, and every effort will be made to ensure that this situation is resolved as safely and as quickly as possible. An investigation is under way. The public health authorities will determine the extent of any impacts to air, water or... Read more →

Two La Salle players recorded double-doubles, but it was not enough to overcome Penn's 46 percent shooting as Penn took a 65-56 decision over La Salle on Friday night at the Palestra. Brittany Wilson (Pawtucket, R.I./Northeastern) scored a game-high 24 points and added 10 rebounds for her third double-double, and Shanel Harrison (Washington, D.C./Virginia Tech) added 10 points and a game-high 12 rebounds for her second double-double. Kara Bonenberger led Penn with 16 points on 8-for-9 shooting from the floor and Alyssa Baron added 15 thanks to seven at the free throw line. The Explorers fall to 1-6 overall, 0-1... Read more →

English: Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey by night (Photo credit: Wikipedia) PR Newswire Association LLC. November 28, 2012, 1:52:00 PM EST ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Winter Sweet" — a new, family-friendly, nightly outdoor show — will debut on the famed Atlantic City Boardwalk on Saturday, December 1 at 6 p.m. Created to draw visitors to the Boardwalk, "Winter Sweet" showcases the visual beauty and elegance of the season. Like its sister show, "Duality," "Winter Sweet" uses sophisticated 3D projections and an original musical score to illuminate the exterior of Historic Boardwalk Hall. To christen "Winter... Read more →

photo credit Karen Stebbins of South Jersey Cares The Thanksgiving dinner that South Jersey Cares originally planned to host for Hurricane Sandy victims on Saturday, November 24th was cancelled. Karen Stebbins explained, “The cancellation was due to circumstances beyond our control as the families we were supposed to host were unable to make it.” As for the donations, she added: “We sent all the donations to Union Beach, which was in desperate need. Also, we were able to put together a few packages to deliver to local families in need right before Thanksgiving.” SEE ARTICLE Related articles Paulsboro train derailment:... Read more →

Copyright Image Click to View Karen Bach, director of budget, products and communications of the A His name is Nolan Daniels, and he’s just about to give some random dude or dudette $1 million. Or so he claims. Purporting to be the second Powerball winner in Wednesday’s $588 million payout, Mr. Daniels posted a Facebook photo late Thursday of himself holding a ticket showing the winning numbers. The photo is the only one visible on Daniels's account, which dates to 2008. “Looks like I’m not going to work … EVER!!!” the smiling purported winner exclaimed. The numbers on his ticket... Read more →

English: Black bear in the Canadian Rockies (Photo credit: Wikipedia) NORTH JERSEY BLACK BEAR POPULATION HAS DECREASED AND BEAR-HUMAN ENCOUNTERS ARE ON THE DECLINE November 28,2012-TRENTON - The initial results of a five-year Comprehensive Black Bear Management Policy (CBBMP) initiated by the Department of Environmental Protection in 2010, offering a mix of education, research and trash management, combined with an annual bear hunt, shows a reduction in the number of black bears living in "bear country'' in Northern New Jersey and a major decline in bear-human incidents, Commissioner Bob Martin announced today. A conservative estimate places the number of black... Read more →

NEW YORK (AFP) November 29, 2012, 9:25:37 PM EST Justin K. Aller/Getty Images/AFP/File File picture. A Pittsburgh Penguins fan expresses his disappointment during the baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves on October 3, 2012. Two days of mediated talks between the players union and the owners failed to end the 75-day-old National Hockey League lockout. Two days of mediated talks between the players union and the owners failed to end the 75-day-old National Hockey League lockout. The NHL owners and the NHL Players Association met with federal mediators in an attempt to kick-start talks towards a... Read more →

Rowan University (Photo credit: Wikipedia) PRESS RELEASE NOV. 29, 2012 GLASSBORO, NJ – Hanging on the wall above the basketball court resides the 1996 Men’s Basketball National Championship banner. Perhaps the biggest reason for capturing the title was the play and leadership of Terrence Stewart. Stewart played an instrumental role during Rowan’s championship season. He finished his senior year with 16.8 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. His performance in the NCAA Tournament resulted in being named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. At the time of his last game, Stewart left Rowan as the school’s all-time leading scorer (1,628) and... Read more →

Crime Maps & Stats CrimeReports Fast Facts about CrimeReports.com CrimeReports.com provides a snapshot of crime in Philadelphia around an address or intersection. CrimeReports.com is not intended to be an official statistical measure of crime in any part of the city. Basic information for preliminary Part I incidents reported to the police are available Up to 6 months of data may be searched by address, type of crime and date Disclaimer & Frequently Asked Questions Explore CrimeReports Now! Year-End Totals * The official criminal homicide statistics that will be submitted to the FBI as part of the national UCR reporting system... Read more →

UPDATE NOVEMBER 30 : 11PM UPDATE DECEMBER 1 : 5pm BY CNBNEWS STAFF (cnbnews.net)VOORHEES NJ-AFL Web Printing notified their customers on Thursday, November 29, 2012, that they will be closing their doors within the next few days leaving publishers of area newspapers scurrying about trying to find another printer for their publications. The company has printing plants in Voorhees and Secaucus. The closing will effect approximately 100 employees some of who have been with the company since it was founded in 1974. According to their website, "AFL is a leading provider of web printing, finishing, and circulation services for the... Read more →

Drawbridge to be closed to vehicular traffic for maintenance repairs an estimated three weekends in a row in Paulsboro (Trenton) - NJDOT officials today announced a planned series of full closures of the Route 44 (Crown Point Road) drawbridge over the Mantua Creek in Paulsboro over the next three weekends for maintenance repair work. Beginning around 4 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, the bridge will be closed to motorists in both directions with the structure anticipated to be reopened by 5 a.m. on Monday, December 3. · Route 44 southbound motorists will take Mantua Grove Road to I-295/Route 130 southbound... Read more →

At the time the safety inspections were eliminated, Parsons was in the midst of a five-year, $286 million contract it signed in 2008. But it turns out the contract was quietly amended in March 2011. The new contract included a very sweet clause, which basically says that even if the state decreases the cost of the contractor's services, it still has to pay an "equitable adjustment." But equitable to whom? Certainly not to New Jersey taxpayers, who were basically duped here. And to add insult to the injury, Ray Martinez, who was and is head of the MVC for all... Read more →

The Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents "JOY TO THE WORLD" on Sat., Dec. 1, a symphonic celebration of the joyous sounds of Christmas. The program will be held in the Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th and Atlantic Ave. starting 7:30 p.m. Heraldic trumpets, dazzling bells and triumphant choirs join the Pops in this annual holiday tradition. Tenor Cody Austin, 11 year old violinist Joseph Hsai and the Cape Shore Chorale will be featured in the program conducted by William Scheible, the Pops Musical Director. Musicologist Richard Stanislaw will narrate the concert. Tickets are $15. Call (609)525-9300. The show is sponsored... Read more →

Photo and Story by Dan Bedell Navigating past mountains of mud-caked, molding furniture, appliances, drywall, flooring and other debris that line almost every street in Jersey shore communities like Seaside Heights has become routine for emergency response vehicle (ERV) teams with the American Red Cross. Their efforts are clearly appreciated by home and business owners, staff and work crews hired in the weeks since hurricane Sandy to rip out furnishings, walls, flooring, fixtures and insulation in a race against time to reduce the risks of rot and mold. “Here, you look like you could definitely use more of these,” shouts... Read more →

To More Than 340 New Supermarkets In New England, Northeast & Southeast PR Newswire Association LLC. November 28, 2012, 7:00:00 AM EST NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SoupMan, Inc. (OTCBB: SOUP) announced today that The Original SoupMan® - the inspiration for the famous Seinfeld "No Soup for You!" episode and #1 Zagat-rated, best-tasting soup in the world — has added distribution in more than 340 new supermarket locations as its iconic soups continue to heat up the soup aisle nationwide. The Original SoupMan soups, packaged in new, shelf-stable Tetra Recart cartons, are now stocked in Price Chopper stores... Read more →

Committee Targets Officer Stress "Bring your body bags," was the message left by an offender on a probation officer’s cell phone. "I’ll kill you and your family," another offender wrote an officer from prison after his probation was revoked. Threatening letters, verbal intimidation, erratic client behavior, heavier workloads and smaller budgets—they are a daily part of pretrial services and probation officers’ work as they supervise defendants and offenders in the federal system. It all takes a toll on officers’ well-being. "There are levels of accumulated stress in a probation or pretrial services officer’s job," said Chief Probation Officer Wade Warren... Read more →

November 29, 2012 PHILADELPHIA—A third superseding indictment was unsealed today against Dr. Norman Werther, 73, of Horsham, adding nine new defendants and dozens more charges, most notably distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death, announced First Assistant United States Attorney Louis D. Lappen. It is the first such case in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Werther was originally indicted on August 10, 2011, with 51 co-defendants. The charges allege a multi-million-dollar drug conspiracy involving illegal prescriptions, phony patients, and a drug trafficking organization. At the time, Werther was a Montgomery County physician running a physical therapy and rehabilitation practice... Read more →

By Deborah Smith, Executive Editor RESCHEDULED JERSEY SHORE RESTAURANT WEEK STARTS FRIDAYCome Support Your Favorite Restaurants. If ever your favorite restaurants needed you…..it’s now. 49 of the original 65 restaurants who were participating in Restaurant Week are back and ready for a great week. http://jerseyshorerestaurantweek.com KICK-OFF PARTY BECOMES A FUND RAISER: ”Restore the Shore” Benefit Thursday, December 6th at The Mill, Spring Lake Heights 6:30-9:00pm. Attendees will enjoy hors d’ouevres, wine and beer tastings and live music by the Billy Lawlor Band. Instead of the traditional Jersey Shore Restaurant Week Kick-Off Party, this year’s party will raise funds for RestoreTheShoreBenefit.Org,... Read more →

Statement from Gloucester County Freeholder Director Robert Damminger regarding the Conrail bridge collapse in Paulsboro “There are many agencies involved in today’s event. The priority of course is the health and safety of our residents and the impact on our environment,” stated Freeholder Director Damminger. “As we learn of information we will be sharing it. Gloucester County has all of its assets on the ground and will continue to work to protect our citizens.” Due to the Conrail bridge collapse near East Jefferson Street the County has been apprised that by its Harzardous Materials team that: 3 cars overturned into... Read more →

By Senator Michael J. Doherty (R-23) A new report from the New Jersey Department of Transportation confirms what many opponents of red light camera ticketing systems have long suspected: cameras lead to more accidents, more injuries and greater cost. The NJDOT report, completed as an annual requirement of the state’s five-year red light camera pilot program, contains data showing that both the total number of crashes and the total cost of crashes have increased at intersections after cameras were installed. One of the major goals commonly stated by proponents of red light camera systems is to reduce injuries from right-angle... Read more →

Teaching Industry How to Protect Trade Secrets and National Security 11/27/12 The FBI vigilantly investigates cases of industrial espionage and theft of intellectual property, but the Bureau also places great emphasis on preventing such crimes by educating industry on ways to keep trade secrets safe. One such innovative program in North Carolina’s Research Triangle is a collaborative effort with other federal partners called RED DART. Learn More - Collaborative Approach Yields Intelligence Sharing - The Insider Threat: Two Cases The threat to America’s trade secrets—and to our national security—is real, whether it comes in the form of international spies, hackers... Read more →

photo credit and caption Anne Forline GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Talented Students - All smiles after giving reports about their school to the Gloucester City Board of Education are, from left: Matthew Cruz from Mary Ethel Costello School and Jacey Wagner from Cold Springs School. Not pictured is Gloucester City High School student representative, Brett Kraft. Related articles A Buck Swimming in Delaware River Visits Gloucester City's Proprietor Park | cnbnews Gloucester City School Board Addresses School Choice, New Middle School Gloucester City High School Test Scores And Graduation Rate Continue To Improve Gloucester Catholic custodian charged with making hidden videos of... Read more →

Robert Frank, CNBC November 27, 2012, 4:03:01 PM EST Hint: Try heading Southwest. Robert Frank, CNBC Where should you live if you want to be a millionaire? Try Houston or San Jose. According to the new Metro Wealth Index from Capgemini, San Jose, Calif. and Houston recorded the fastest percentage growth in the number of millionaires among the top 10 Metro areas. (It defines “millionaire” as those with $1 million or more in investible assets, excluding primary residence, collectibles, consumables, and consumer durables). San Jose’s millionaire population grew 2.1 percent, to 90,700 millionaires in 2011. Houston’s millionaire population grew by... Read more →

(cnbnews.net)November 29,2012 Roselle Park, NJ - State Police detectives from the Cargo Theft Unit have arrested a Roselle Park man and recovered more than 8,000 counterfeited electronics components valued at $684,620 during the execution of a search warrant. In September of this year, Apple Inc. notified the New Jersey State Police that counterfeit Apple product components were being sold illegally from bodegas in Union City, N.J., and on the website www.muchbuy.com. During the course of this investigation, detectives made purchases of counterfeit electronic components being sold as legitimate Apple products. As a result of the investigation, a court authorized search... Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 28, 2012, 11:01:00 AM EST HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, the Pennsylvania Department of General Services will offer more than 470 vehicles on "Motor Monday" December 3, 2012 – the final Auction of the year. In preparation for the event, DGS is encouraging the public to visit the Manheim Auto Auctions, at 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville, Dauphin County, to inspect the vehicles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily starting on Thursday Nov. 29 through Sunday Dec. 2. "With the holiday season upon us, the... Read more →

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE The 25th annual Blackwood Fire Company Christmas parade is being held on Saturday December 1st from 6:00pm to approximately 8:00pm along the Black Horse Pike in Downtown Blackwood. The parade begins at Davistown Road and ends at Church Street. During the parade times, The Black Horse Pike will be closed to all traffic between Davistown Road and Church Street. The marked detour route for northbound traffic is College Drive to Peter Cheeseman Road to Erial Road to Blackwood-Clementon Road to the Black Horse Pike. Southbound traffic is Church Street Erial Road to Peter Cheeseman... Read more →

LOS ANGELES (AFP) November 27, 2012, 9:41:17 PM EST Joe Klamar/AFP/File The peloton rides through downtown Los Angeles during the final stage of the Tour of California on May 20, 2012. The Tour unveiled a route which for the first time in its eight-year history will take riders from Southern California to a finish in the north of the state. The Tour of California unveiled a route which for the first time in its eight-year history will take riders from Southern California to a finish in the north of the state. "Taking the Amgen Tour of California from South to... Read more →

CONWAY, SC (11/28/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local high school students have been accepted at Coastal Carolina University for the Fall 2013 semester. Christopher Keane, a student at Manasquan High School, plans to major in Marine Science. Tyler Long, a student at Saint Rose High School, plans to major in Marketing. Nikki Johnson, a student at Wall High School, plans to major in Psychology. Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 56 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree and seven master's... Read more →

NEW YORK — Since Hurricane Sandy struck New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $703 million to help individuals and families recover from the disaster. FEMA is reaching out to all 13 designated counties, focusing on the hardest hit areas of New York state. Assistance to the hardest-hit areas includes: Bronx $1.7 million Kings $149.5 million Nassau $234.8 million New York $9.5 million Queens $179.4 million Richmond $73.9 million Suffolk $51.1 million FEMA provides the following snapshot of the disaster-recovery effort as of November 28: More than 236,000 New Yorkers have contacted FEMA for information or... Read more →

NJDOT has fully replaced bridge deck on Gloucester County Route 673 (Trenton) – NJDOT officials today announced that the Democrat Road (CR 673) bridge deck replacement over all lanes of Interstate 295 in Greenwich Township in Gloucester County has been completed and the roadway is reopened to traffic as of this afternoon. Democrat Road had been closed to accommodate the reconstruction efforts since mid-July. NJDOT’s contractor, Richard E. Pierson Construction, replaced the existing, structurally deficient bridge deck, parapets and sidewalk. The $1.65 million project is also resurfacing the road at both bridge approaches and some curb and guide rail upgrades... Read more →

UPDATE NOVEMBER 30, 2012 9AM Hi Bill...she has been reunited with her owner. My neighbor who found the dog, well...the dog escaped from his yard right before the owner arrived. So many people were out driving around looking for her. The owner texted me this evening and said someone picked the dog up and dropped it off at GCPD and they called animal control. The owner arrived at the police dept 5 minutes before animal control got there. Otherwise who knows what the fate of the poor dog would have been. Just happy for a happy ending as the dog... Read more →

In order to improve citizen access to information, and to make interaction with the police department more convenient for our residents the Moorestown Police Department has implemented an on-line citizen reporting system. The system is accessible to the residents to make reports for non-emergent incidents that meet certain criteria. Beginning, November 28, 2012, the Moorestown Police Department will deploy an On-Line Citizen Reporting system. This system can be accessed from any computer with internet access at either www.moorestown.nj.us(navigate to the MPD section) or www.moorestownpd.comand then select On-Line Citizen Reporting. The following incidents can be reported on-line: . Criminal Mischief/Damage under... Read more →

Respond to Speaker Boehner’s comments reported today in The Hill 11/28/12: “We’re not going to grow the economy if we raise tax rates on the top two rates,” the Speaker added. “It’ll hurt small businesses. It’ll hurt our economy. That’s why it’s not the right approach.” NEW JERSEY –New Jersey Small Business owners today criticized Speaker Boehner’s comments that raising taxes on the wealthiest 2% of Americans would hurt America’s economy and hurt America’s small businesses. To the contrary, 97% of small businesses would be unaffected by allowing the Bush-era tax cuts to expire for the wealthiest 2% of Americans.... Read more →

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Can you please post the attached picture of a dog that was found today (Thursday, Nov. 29) on Monmouth Street in Gloucester (near Ben's Barbershop)? It is a sweet dog but had no collar. I have called and sent her photo to various veterinary offices and shelters, and have also posted her photo on my Facebook page in the hopes of returning her to her owner. I will be taking her to my vet today to have her scanned to see if she is microchipped. She is a female, looks like a Pomeranian mix. People can call 856-456-1453... Read more →

“Holiday on Haddon” Friday, November 30th , 2012 The Parade of Lights sponsored by the Westmont Fire Co. 1 begins at 7:30 pm at the corner of Strawbridge and Haddon Ave. Santa makes his way down Haddon Ave. and magically lights the Haddon Township Municipal Building. Residents are then welcomed to the Fire House for light refreshments and a chance to sit on Santa’s lap. All children will be given a complimentary photo and frame. Holiday Toy & Food Drive The Holiday season should be a time of magic and joy for children everywhere, but sadly, it is not. Families... Read more →

All Games Played Nov. 28th RUTGERS-CAMDEN WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS 66-58 OVER ROWAN GLASSBORO, NJ – The Rutgers-Camden women’s basketball team won 66-58 over Rowan University in a New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) game on Wednesday evening. The Scarlet Raptors have a 2-1 record with a 1-1 conference mark. The Profs are 2-3 overall and 0-2- in the NJAC. Guard Lillian Chukwueze (so. Cherry Hill, NJ/Cherry Hill E.) led the way with a game-high 29 points and 10 rebounds. Forward Brittany Turner (sr. Belleville, NJ/Queen of Peace) followed with 21 points and eight boards. Center Rachel Hodge (so. Stratford, NJ/Sterling) grabbed... Read more →

Three weeks after winning reelection, President Obama is returning to the campaign trail. But instead of stumping for himself, he’s pushing for tax hikes on the wealthy, in the name of deficit reduction. The president’s trip Friday to a toy factory in suburban Philadelphia will cap a week of outreach to various constituencies on issues around the “fiscal cliff” –the broad tax increases and spending cuts that kick in with the new year if Congress doesn’t act. On Tuesday, Mr. Obama met at the White House with small-business owners from across the country, and his economists released a report saying... Read more →

The Florida Gopher Tortoise, Gopherus polyphemus, is a species of tortoise native to the coastal plains of the United States. They are predominantly found in the state of Florida, but also range into the states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. They spend the majority of their life in burrows around dry places such as sand hills, flat woods, prairies and coastal dunes. These are medium sized tortoises, averaging 10 inches long and around 9 pounds in weight at adulthood. Their carapace is primarily a brown-gray in color, and their plastron is generally a yellow or tan color. Males... Read more →

PHOTO CREDIT AND CAPTION ANNE FORLINE BELLMAWR NJ-Scary Childhood – Holocaust survivor, Fred Behrend, recently lectured at the Bellmawr Branch of the Camden County Library. Mr. Behrend is shown displaying his family’s “megillah,” or scroll, that dates back to the 1640s and recounts the story of Queen Esther. Behrend said that his family was only allowed to take “worthless” items with them from Germany. SEE ARTICLE Related articles A Holocaust Survivor Speaks Of Israel As Being Like Nazi Germany Bellmawr Swears In New Councilman Joshua Tregear Give the Gift of Reading this Holiday | cnbnews TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Long Overdue;... Read more →

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CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - Nov. 26, 2012) - Enbridge Inc. ("Enbridge") (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) today announced its U.S. subsidiary, Enbridge Rail (Philadelphia) L.L.C., has entered into an agreement with Canopy Prospecting Inc. ("Canopy") to create the Eddystone Rail Company to jointly develop a unit-train facility and related local pipeline infrastructure near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to deliver Bakken and other light sweet crude oil to Philadelphia area refineries. The project is expected to handle 80,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the third quarter 2013 and can ultimately be expanded to receive up to 160,000 bpd for subsequent transport by barge or pipeline to nearby... Read more →

December 1st Temporary Haddon Heights Newsletter Haddon Heights Council Meeting, Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00 p.m., Borough Hall Auditorium Senior Community Table Free for lunch? Haddon Heights Senior Citizens have been meeting at a Community Table in our local restaurants for over a year now! What’s a Community Table? A long table where people come for lunch, sit together, order from the regular menu, pay their own bill and socialize with new and old friends. The Haddon Heights Senior Citizens group will meet at the Community Table anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the following Haddon Heights restaurants. Please... Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 26, 2012, 5:31:00 PM EST NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifestyleMirror.com, the online destination for stylish living, debuts today its latest cover story with a feature on Kelly Osbourne. Osbourne sat down with the website for an interview and photo shoot at her childhood home, the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel in Los Angeles. "My dad was always recording here, and I lived in villa 2A," says Osbourne. "When I was about 13 or 14, I would sneak out of my hotel room, climb down a tree and go into the bar in my... Read more →

By Environment News Service COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, November 14, 2012 (ENS) – The “superbug” methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is prevalent at several U.S. wastewater treatment plants, scientists have found in the first study to investigate U.S. wastewater as an environmental reservoir of the bacteria. MRSA is well known for causing bacterial infections that are difficult to treat and potentially fatal in hospital patients. Since the late 1990s it also has been infecting otherwise healthy people in community settings. “MRSA infections acquired outside of hospital settings – known as community-acquired MRSA or CA-MRSA – are on the rise and can... Read more →

SYDNEY (AFP) November 27, 2012, 1:07:16 AM EST Rob Elliott/AFP/File This file photo shows a poisonous cane toad sitting on a keeper's hand at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, in 2005. Australia's native animals are being fed nauseating sausages of cane toad meat in a bid to train them against eating the foul, toxic species as it spreads into new areas. Australia's native animals are being fed nauseating sausages of cane toad meat in a bid to train them against eating the foul, toxic species as it spreads into new areas, researchers said on Tuesday. Cane toads, a warty, leathery... Read more →

UPDATE 9AM NOVEMBER 29 UPDATE 7PM NOVEMBER 28 Correction: John Martin is not in charge of the technology department as stated in the John Martin photo credit Philadelphia Inquirer news release. The statement was issued by the Prosecutors Office and is incorrect. Martin was the head custodian. ~ Gloucester City Police Department NEWS RELEASE (November 28,2012)GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Camden County Prosecutor Warren W. Faulk and Gloucester City Police Chief George Berglund reported the arrest of the chief custodian at Gloucester Catholic High School on charges he surreptitiously videotaped students and teachers in the school. John Martin, M/41, of the first block... Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 26, 2012, 11:16:00 AM EST HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nine organizations have been awarded $1.08 million in Children's Trust Fund grants aimed at child abuse and neglect prevention programs for parents and families to create better outcomes for Pennsylvania children. Administered by the Department of Public Welfare's Office of Child Development and Early Learning programs, Children's Trust Fund grants focus on strengthening families, and building protective factors and resiliency within parents, caregivers and children in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. "One child abused or neglected is one too many, so... Read more →

President Barack Obama has proposed raising taxes on the rich to put America's fiscal house in order, but critics say federal spending is so massive that the wealthy don't have enough money to cover the nation's unprecedented debt. In an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell, Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) said President Barack Obama's plan to raise taxes on the wealthy would only generate enough revenue to fund the federal government for eight days. "The president’s plan to increase taxes on the upper two percent covers the spending by this federal government not for eight years, not for eight months, not... Read more →

Trenton, NJ – The Federal Emergency Management Agency today announced federal grants to State of New Jersey for emergency response efforts after Hurricane Sandy. The three grants total $31.1 million. FEMA’s share is $20.4 million which comes from the Public Assistance Program. The grants are to reimburse New Jersey for feeding and housing 8,000 utility workers, 725 survivors and 500 support personnel after the storm. Restoring power to affected areas was one of the top priorities after Sandy. Utility workers from around the U.S. answered the call, coming by the thousands to help New Jersey get back on its feet.... Read more →