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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (November 15, 2012) – Stevens Institute of Technology was picked to finish third in the Empire 8 Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll released Thursday morning. Hartwick College was the coaches’ pick to win the conference and Ithaca College was tabbed second. In 2011-12, Hartwick won the regular-season title with Nazareth College finishing second in the standings. Stevens was third and Ithaca finished fourth. The bombers upended the top-seeded Hawks in the semis and went on to beat Naz in the final to earn the conference’s at-large berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Ducks who were 20-8 overall (10-4 Empire 8), will be led by senior guard and captain Sheldon Jones (Queens, N.Y.). He returns to the hardwood after a first-team all-conference campaign in which he led the Ducks in scoring at 18.6 points and was second in the conference. Jones has started all 28 games for Stevens last year,... Read more →

November 13, 2012, 9:00:58 AM EST Defensive powerhouse Greg Hardy of the Carolina Panthers has a very bizarre alter-ego that he brings out on game day. The defensive end turns into the Kracken, paints his face black, puts in colored contacts, and changes the name on the back of his warm-up jersey to the creature. This article, NFL Player Reveals Odd Alter Ego on Game Days, is syndicated fromNewsLook and is reposted here with permission. Repost.Us has millions more stories to embed. Find your story NewsLook (http://s.tt/1tefk) Read more →

By Leigh Anne Hubbs Gloucester City News Sandy (a hurricane/nor’easter combo) hit the Jersey Shore October 29, but thankfully the Borough of Mount Ephraim escaped with very minimal damage. After attending a meeting of emergency personnel the day before Sandy made landfall, Mayor Joseph Wolk said he knew the town was in good hands, and that whatever needed to get done would get done. The Mayor said that the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department, MEPRI and the Office of Emergency Management did an excellent job organizing before the storm. The volunteer firefighters staffed the Fire House around the clock for two days, and Firefighters Dan Tokolish Sr., John Lafferty III, Ryan Holmes, and Nick DiPaolo traveled to Ocean County with a pumper (fire apparatus) to help with clean up in harder hit areas. “We are blessed to have these kinds of volunteers,” said Mayor Wolk regarding the members... Read more →

Sold Exclusively at Home Depot WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Powermate Sx 5500 portable generators Units: About 7700 Importer: Pramac America LLC, of Kearney, Neb. Manufacturer: Am Pride Chongqing Senci IMP & EXP Trade Co., of China Hazard: The fuel filter on this generator allows gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Pramac America has received 51 reports of fuel filter leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled portable generators have "Powermate 5500" printed on the side of the black generator with wheels. These generators were sold under the model name Sx5500 and model number PM0125500. Both are... Read more →

CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS Bill Donohue comments as follows: Last week, Catholic left-wingers felt emboldened. This week they are in despair. At the meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore, the bishops once again committed themselves to the civil rights of the unborn, the defense of marriage, and the cause of religious liberty. Thus those Catholics who reject the Church’s teachings on abortion and marriage, and who support the anti-Catholic mandate being imposed by Health and Human Services, lost big time. Moreover, a vaguely worded document on the poor, which was not distributed to the bishops until they arrived at the meeting, was shot down. It is important for the practicing-Catholic community—the only subset that really counts—to understand that there are any number of front groups out there who deceitfully use the Catholic label to advance their agenda. Three such entities that are... Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 13, 2012, 3:41:00 PM EST PHILADELPHIA, Nov, 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Among the select few physicians honored with the prestigiousPatients' Choice Award this year is Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary. In fact, of the nation's 870,000 active physicians and dentists, just five percent consistently received top scores from their patients on sites like Vitals (http://www.vitals.com), qualifying them for this honor in 2012. Millions of patients go online each year to rate their doctors on various components of care, including accuracy of their diagnosis, the amount of time they spent with the doctor, and the doctor's bedside manner and follow-up care. Patients' Choice reviews these rankings and other quality measures to compile its yearly list of award winners. Dr. Cuckoo Choudhary commented on the recognition: "I'm so honored to receive an award that's based on how my patients view the quality of care I provide. I strive each... Read more →

McCraw James W. On November 13, 2012. Age 83. Of the Cramer Hill section of Camden. Loving husband of 52 years to Lorraine E. (nee Baldwin). Loving father of Donna Vandergrift and her husband Robert, James W. McCraw Jr. and his wife Gina, Linda Gibson and her husband Ron and Leslie Fazio and her husband Matthew. Cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Alice McCraw and the late Virginia Slattery. Beloved uncle of Margaret Sarver. At the request of family, cremation will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of James W. McCraw. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ PH: 856-456-1142 Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 12, 2012, 9:00:00 AM EST New look offers New Sports Viewing, New Food, New Games and New Fun PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Think you know Dave & Buster's? Think again. Dave & Buster's, the leader in all-in-one entertainment, is upping the game with the launch of its newly renovated Philadelphia location. Combining massive 15-foot TV screens, a new menu, new games, and top to bottom upgrades, Dave & Buster's is the ultimate go-to game day headquarters for Eagles fans. Over the past three months, the Philadelphia Dave & Buster's has been transformed into the ultimate destination for sport enthusiasts, with a new contemporary look and feel. With enormous projection screens and 25 huge HD TV's, Dave & Buster's has dining, sports viewing, and entertainment under one roof. "Our new sports bar is unlike anything you've ever seen before and with new food,... Read more →

A BIG THANK YOU We would like to thank the Heroes to Hero Committee and all the Hero helpers for all their endless hours of hard work. We appreciate all of you for keeping this event going year after year. The Stewart-Ruggierio families, Gloucester City KUDOS FERAL TREASURES I enjoyed the articles about the Feral Treasures in the Gloucester City News by Anne Forline. I wish the people devoting their time to Feral Treasures (especially Doran, Mike and Sue) would get more support from the people of Gloucester City. They do an outstanding job and are always willing to help you with feral cats. Keep up the excellent job you are doing. P.S. Thanks to Mike for being there during Hurricane Sandy. Lillian Euloi, Gloucester City THANKS BROOKLAWN FIRE DEPT. I want to express our thanks to Brooklawn Fire Co. and the fire companies in this area for their 24-hour... Read more →

Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights November 13, 2012 Bill Donohue comments as follows: The Italians are famous for creating novel nativity scenes, but this year they outdid themselves by including President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle. Look for the ACLU to import the Obama crèche and have it erected on the White House lawn, making the case that this is a free speech issue, not a church and state matter. And because some of the figurines hold a sign that says, “God Bless America,” look for Obama’s fans to thank him for his blessing. Shame on the Italians for overlooking Joe—there are any number of animals he could have represented. Related articles Bill Donahue: OBAMA SHOULD RETURN MAHER'S DONATION Bill Donohue: Some Thoughts on the Catholic Vote Bill Donahue: Obama Spins Catholic Dialogue Bill Donahue: OBAMA URGES CHURCHES TO GET POLITICAL Bill Donahue: "WHITE IRISH CATHOLICS" ROIL... Read more →

By Anne Forline Gloucester City News (Editor’s note: Part two of the story about Gloucester City state test results.) At Mary Ethel Costello School, Principal William O’Kane stated that for the sixth graders, the total population taking the NJ-ASK was 101, including 74 general education students and 27 special ed students. In Language Arts, the total population demonstrated 52.4 percent proficiency, with the general education students scoring 59.4 percent and the special education students scoring 33.3 percent, he said. In Mathematics, the total population demonstrated 79.2 percent proficiency, with the general education students scoring 83.7 percent and the special education students scoring 62.9 percent. For the fifth grade, the total population taking the NJ-ASK-5 was 112. Of those participants, 78 were general education students and 30 were special education students. In Language Arts, the total population demonstrated 44.5 percent proficiency, with the general education students scoring 50 percent and special... Read more →

SINGAPORE (AFP) November 12, 2012, 9:56:56 AM EST Paul Lakatos/World Sport Group/AFP Imag provided by World Sport Group on November 11 shows Rory McIlroy during the final round on day four of the Barclays Singapore Open. Two Major titles, world number one and money titles on both sides of the Atlantic -- but McIlroy has made clear he's just getting started. Two Major titles, world number one, money titles on both sides of the Atlantic, and still only 23 -- but as Rory McIlroymade crystal clear this weekend, he's just getting started. The tousle-haired, approachable Northern Irishman has ambitions way beyond his humble roots in Holywood, a port town near Belfast, with an eye on golf's most coveted records. After clinching a European Tour-PGA Tour money race double in Singapore, McIlroy said his game was still a work in progress, and set his sights on Colin Montgomerie's eight European merit... Read more →

Seal of Camden County, New Jersey (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Free library cards and service for those displaced. Red Cross fund drive to help victims VOORHEES, NJ – Nov. 13, 2012 – The Camden County Library System is stepping up to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. The library announced it is providing free, six month library cards to anyone displaced by the storm and welcomes them to use any of the system’s eight branches. “It’s very conceivable we have residents forced out of their homes in the affected areas who are living with relatives and friends here in Camden County. We want to open our doors and welcome anyone displaced by the hurricane to use our services and facilities,” said Camden County Library Director Linda Devlin. She noted access to email and the information resources of the library may be even more important to victims as they seek to get the... Read more →

By Chris Concannon Gloucester City News Following a postponed ceremony, Bellmawr Mayor and Council welcomed Joshua Tregear as their newest Councilman at an informal November 1st swearing-in. The event had been postponed from Monday October 29, as the result of Hurricane Sandy. Tregear was chosen from a short list of three possible candidates, including Timothy Baldwin and Raymond Stayszck. All three individuals were recommended to the Borough Council by the Camden County Democratic Committee. Mr. Tregear assumes the seat vacated by the retiring Regina Piontkowski, who had resigned from Council September 30 for health and other reasons. She leaves a nearly 20-year legacy, and a somewhat formidable pair of shoes to fill. The freshman Councilman will serve the balance of Piontkowski’s term, and run as an incumbent in next November’s General Election. In storm-related comments, Public Safety Director John Bollinger reported that approximately 100 homes lost power in the Fifth... Read more →

Released: 11/8/2012 4:05 PM EST Embargo expired: 11/12/2012 9:00 AM EST Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) First study to refute a common health misconception to be presented at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Newswise — CHICAGO – November 12, 2012 – A new study provides the first clear evidence that vision or eye problems are rarely the cause of recurring headaches in children, even if the headaches usually strike while the child is doing schoolwork or other visual tasks. Many parents assume that frequent headaches mean their child needs glasses, so they ask their doctor to refer their child for an eye exam. This study was conducted by pediatric ophthalmologists who wanted to find reliable answers for parents, family doctors and pediatricians facing this common health question. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology,... Read more →

Ewing, NJ... The New Jersey Athletic Conference announced five student-athletes from The College of New Jersey received honors for their performances during the week ending November 11, 2012. Senior Allison Foy (Hamilton, NJ/Steinert), a two-time All-NJAC First Team selection, was named NJAC Defensive Player of the Week. Foy anchored a Lions’ defense that shut out City College of New York in the opening round of the NCAA championship tournament. TCNJ also held Massachusetts Institute of Technology scoreless through 104 minutes of play in the second round of the tourney. Seniors Danica Roskos (Pennington, NJ/Hopewell Valley) and Kayleigh Shangle (Highland Park, NJ/Highland Park) earned conference honors following their participation at the Big Al Open held at Princeton University. Competing against four Division I schools, Roskos placed first in the 3-meter event while placing second in the 1-meter dive. Shangle also had a productive weekend placing third in the 100-yard breaststroke, fifth... Read more →

GTPD Receives the Excellence In Traffic Safety Award from the Rutgers Center For Advanced Infrastructure And Transportation. An increase of 122% in the issuance of speeding summons is achieved as a result of the program – deploying officers where speeding is most likely occurring. On October 24, 2012, The Gloucester Township Police Department was awarded the Traffic Safety Excellence Award by the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation for the its approach to traffic enforcement. This award was presented at the 7th Annual New Jersey Traffic Safety Forum in West Windsor New Jersey. The Gloucester Township Police Department was selected as the winner from amongst numerous law enforcement agencies, engineering firms, and safety organizations because of the development of a comprehensive Traffic Complaint Management (TCM) System utilized to address traffic related complaints while keeping the community informed. The TCM system consists of systematically documenting the complaint, a minimum... Read more →

November 12, 2012, Trenton, NJ – Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today praised the well-coordinated response by a dedicated team of public and private groups to a major diesel fuel spill in the Arthur Kill caused by Hurricane Sandy, saying it limited what could have been major environmental damage to the waterway and surrounding areas. A record tidal surge caused by the storm dislodged and at least one massive bulk fuel tank belonging to the Motiva Oil Tank Facility in the Sewaren section of Woodbridge Township, spilling some 378,000 gallons of low sulfur diesel fuel – including approximately 277,000 gallons that escaped a containment area and entered the Arthur Kill, which is the tidal strait and navigational channel that separates New Jersey and Staten Island. An intensive cleanup and containment effort was initiated immediately after the storm subsided, coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard, working closely with Motiva... Read more →

Traub Named MOP ANNVILLE, Pa. (November 11, 2012) – The Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team won its first-ever Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Mid-Atlantic title with a 3-0 shutout of Fairleigh Dickinson University – Florham Saturday afternoon at Lebanon Valley College. The Ducks, who were the tournament’s third seed, finish the year 16-7 overall. Junior back Megan Traub (Berkeley Heights, N.J.) was named the Most Outstanding Performer, keying the Stevens defense to a pair of shutouts to end its season. She also was a huge force on both offensive and defensive penalty corners. After a scoreless first half the Ducks broke through in a big way with three second-period markers. Freshman Dailyn Brook (Cherry Hill, N.J.) knocked in a cross from junior back Grace Ridge (Moorestown, N.J.) at 49:56. Ridge crossed to the right post from the left side of the circle and the Stevens rookie was there for... Read more →

Over 80 percent of Catholics under 30 use social media Nearly 3 million follow Catholic-themed blogs Half of Catholics unaware of Church’s online presence BALTIMORE, Nov. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Sixty-two percent of adult U.S. Catholics, representing an estimated 36.2 million people, have a profile on Facebook; 58 percent of Catholics age 30 and under share content such as pictures, articles and comments at least once a week on social media; and nearly a third of all surveyed said they would like their pastors and bishops to blog, according to a newly-released study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University. “Catholic New Media Use in the United States, 2012″ surveyed 1,047 self-identified Catholics from September 10-18. The study was released November 11 at “An Encounter With Social Media: Bishops and Bloggers Dialogue,” an event sponsored by the Department of Communications of the U.S. Conference... Read more →

BY DAN WEBER - From the moment you assumed power- you began to divide the people. Instead of uniting us- you chose to divide us. When you ran for office you made many promises, which is not unusual for politicians, but soon it became evident that your promises were falsehoods. You said you would work with the opposition party- but you insulted them, several times, in person, in public. Your tactic was to cut them out of any decision making, as you did with Obamacare. You said you would have a transparent administration, where the people would know what was going on and that C-SPAN would film what used to be secret negotiations- instead you kept C-SPAN out and your minions held meetings behind closed, locked doors. You accused the prior administration of being unpatriotic by increasing our National Debt- yet you knew your programs could not be paid for... Read more →

Speaker John Boehner marked Veterans Day with a brief video tribute this morning. You can watch it clicking here: Speaker Boehner also addressed an issue this week that threatens our troops and our national security: the “combination of automatic spending cuts and tax rate increases” that takes effect in January, also known as the “fiscal cliff.” In the Weekly Republican Address, Speaker Boehner outlines a path forward for Democrats and Republicans to work together to avert the fiscal cliff. Click here to watch and learn more about Boehner’s proposal below, which includes: PROTECTING OUR TROOPS: The fiscal cliff’s defense ‘sequester’ cuts threaten our national security. Boehner says a balanced approach would be to replace the defense sequester with “common-sense spending cuts that are truly needed.” The House passed a bill in May that does so, and reduces our deficit another $242 billion. STOPPING TAX RATE HIKES: “Mr. Boehner was clear... Read more →

GLENSIDE, Pa. (November 11, 2012) – Freshman Joe Cellitti (Mendham, N.J.) scored twice and the Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer team ran its shutout streak past the 1,000-minute mark as the Ducks topped Haverford College 3-0 in the second round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Men’s Soccer Championship. Senior Zach Adler (McKinney, Texas) scored the third goal and assisted the second for Stevens. The Ducks jumped out ahead quickly. On the left side, Dunbar overcame a 10-yard head-start by a Haverford defender and outraced him to the ball. Dunbar’s speed led to a breakaway for the Ducks; he centered the ball to a wide-open Joe Cellitti who shook down the goalkeeper with a great move and buried it in the twine for the early Stevens lead. It was Dunbar’s third assist and Cellitti’s eighth goal of the year. With 30 minutes to go in the first, the Ducks... Read more →

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: LG Electric Ranges Units: About 161,000 Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea Hazard: Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing unexpectedly during use. No fires or injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled ranges involve models LRE30451, LRE30453, LRE30755, LRE30757, and LRE30955ST. They were sold in black, white and stainless steel and with a smooth... Read more →

PR Newswire Association LLC. November 9, 2012 1:39:00 PM EST SEABROOK, N.J., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In order to provide additional drug and alcohol treatment to area residents, Seabrook House is excited to announce the opening of two new full service outpatient programs. "Seabrook House has earned its reputation for excellence in the treatment of adults suffering from alcoholism and drug addiction," said President Ed Diehl. "We already offer detox services along with inpatient and extended care programs, which includes outpatient counseling located on our main campus near Bridgeton, New Jersey. The new facilities that recently opened in Cherry Hill and Northfield will allow us to reach even more South Jersey and Philadelphia area residents seeking treatment. Seabrook House was founded in 1974, by Jerry and Peg Diehl, who along with their AA fellowship friends, would travel late into the night to get relapsing members to rehabs far away.... Read more →

By: David Ferguson Friday night on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher addressed the Republican Party’s staggering electoral losses in this week’s elections and mused that the party may be facing virtual extinction. Maher began the segment talking about Fox News’s alert early on election day that a single “New Black Panther” was reported to be looming ominously at a Philadelphia polling location. “I would never try to convince Fox News that black people aren’t scary,” Maher said, “but if last election, you found a total of two New Black Panthers ‘suppressing the vote’ by hanging around a voting booth and this year they only had one guy? The thing being suppressed is laughter.” “I’m sorry New Black Panthers,” he continued, “but if your entire movement gets to a restaurant and the hostess looks at you and says she can’t seat you until your whole party arrives…?” “I... Read more →

Tentative Astros, Athletics schedules posted We're now at the time of year when we'll see plenty of Spring Training schedules released -- the World Series is over, and the baseball world looks forward to 2013 We've posted two more tentative schedules: 2013 Houston Astros tentative spring-training schedule 2013 Oakland Athletics tentative spring-training schedule We've also added 150 or so games to the Grapefruit League and Cactus League schedules: Grapefruit League Master Schedule Cactus League Master Schedule These schedules join the schedules previously posted: 2013 Philadelphia Phillies tentative spring-training schedule 2013 Atlanta Braves tentative home spring-training schedule We've also put up links on each schedule for buying tickets. ---- We have some book news: The Complete Guide to Spring Training 2013 will be on sale next week (watch for a newsletter announcing the availability), and we've also released a book perfect for baseball fans: The Baseball Thesaurus. Sluggers deposit a Ballantine... Read more →

Talia Ralph November 9, 2012 2:38:18 PM EST Conjoined 8-month-old twin girls were successfully separated at Philadelphia's Children's Hospital. Talia Ralph Conjoined 8-month-old twin girls were successfully separated in a 7-hour surgery at Philadelphia's Children's Hospital. The girls, named Allison June and Amelia Lee Tucker, shared a chest wall, diaphragm, pericardium and liver, the Los Angeles Times reported. They hail from Adams, New York. The surgery was the 21st conjoined twin separation performed by the hospital's surgeons. More from GlobalPost: Conjoined Malaysian twins who shared legs and genitals separated in 24-hour operation Lead surgeon Holly L. Hedrick led 40 cardiologists, plastic surgeons, and neonatal surgeons in the seven-hour operation, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. “This has been one of the most incredible journeys for our family, but we are excited about the next phase in Allison’s and Amelia’s lives,” said the girls' mother Shellie Tucker in a press release. "We expect... Read more →

Megan Slack November 9, 2012 12:00:27 PM EST President Barack Obama delivers remarks to mark Veterans Day at Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, November 11, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) Ed. note: Tune in to whitehouse.gov/live on Sunday, November 11 at 11:00 am EST to watch the President and First Lady pay tribute at Arlington National Cemetery. Sunday, November 11 will mark Veterans Day, a time show thanks to the men and women whose service and sacrifice have helped secure more than two centuries of American progress. Since taking office, President Obama has remained committed to making sure our returning heroes share in the opportunities they have given so much to defend. On Veterans Days past, the President has that “while it is important and proper that we mark this day, it is far more important we spend all our days determined to keep the promises... Read more →

English: TCNJ Library (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Lions race to sixth-place finish at regional meet Rochester, NY… The College of New Jersey men’s cross country team placed sixth overall at the 2012 NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Championships. Six runners placed in the top 100 finishers as the Lions put forth an impressive team effort amongst the 44 competing schools at the event. Senior Andy Gallagher (Newfoundland, NJ/West Milford) led TCNJ, placing 17th out of 297 harries. He posted a time of 25:58.7 in the 8k event. Freshman Jack Leahy (Westfield, NJ/Westfield) ran a solid race his rookie appearance. His time of 26:04.9 put him in 24th place overall. Junior Dominic Tasco (Bridgewater, NJ/Bridgewater-Raritan) registered the third-best finish for TCNJ, placing 39th with a time of 26:21.3. Freshman Jon Stouber (Marlboro, NJ/Colts Neck), junior James Seyffart (South Plainfield, NJ/South Plainfield), and senior Mike Berti (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial rounded out the Lion... Read more →

IMPORTANT MEETING NEXT WEEK: Join Americans for Prosperity for our “Spark of Patriotic Fire” Confab next Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm in Woodbridge. Meet with fellow freedom-fighters as we discuss next steps for advancing the conservative movement! Details below… Dear FREINDS, I can’t thank all of you enough. Over the past few months, hundreds of amazing New Jersey patriots contributed to our Freedom Phones effort and made millions of calls to citizens around the country. Many of you also helped AFP put the boots on the ground necessary to connect with fellow Americans by going door to door and educating them about the fiscal issues facing the nation. This has been a historic grassroots effort on the part of AFP activists here in New Jersey and all across the nation. The success of this effort cannot be understated. A record number of phone calls and door knocks were made which... Read more →

Tuesday’s election victory means that President Obama will have four more years to reshape the federal judiciary. While it remains to be seen whether he can achieve any legislative victories in the face of Republican opposition, there is little doubt that he will, for the most part, get to appoint the judges of his choice. Four justices on the Supreme Court are in their mid- to late seventies now: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Antonin Scalia, Anthony Kennedy, and Stephen Breyer. With past as prelude, we can expect any Obama nominees to be reliably liberal in the mold of his two appointments from the first term, Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor. At a minimum, the president will likely replace the aging liberals Ginsburg and Breyer with younger models. But it’s also possible that Kennedy or Scalia, or both, could leave the bench during the next four years, presenting Obama with an... Read more →

November 9, 2012 Bill Donohue comments on the Catholic vote: Catholics are a quarter of the electorate, and they voted for Obama over Romney by the same margin as the total electorate, 50%-48%. Contrary to what many pundits are saying, this suggests that the bishops’ campaign for religious liberty, waged against the Health and Human Services mandate, actually paid off: Obama got 54% of the Catholic vote in 2008 to McCain’s 45%. Some commentators talk about the Catholic vote as if it were monolithic, and others say it doesn’t exist. It would be more accurate to say there are four Catholic votes: practicing and non-practicing; white and Latino. Among practicing Catholics, Obama received 42% to Romney’s 57%; among non-practicing Catholics, Obama picked up 56% while Romney got 42%. White Catholics gave Obama 40% of their votes while Romney earned 59%; Latino Catholics gave Obama 71% of their votes while Romney... Read more →

What’s next for Obamacare now? The bad news is that many of the health care law’s serious effects were delayed until after the election. Ten of its 18 new tax hikes have yet to kick in. And there is still so much about the law that we don’t even know. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D–CA) was absolutely right when she famously remarked in 2010 that “we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” Thus far, we have seen revelations of increasing costs, higher taxes, and a flood of directives from Washington bureaucrats—yet there are countless major features of the law that have not been decided. Just a few of the questions that remain: What will a qualified health plan look like? What will be in the essential benefits package that insurers are required to provide? How will the employer and individual... Read more →

November 9, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Signature Command™ (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts Units: About 15,000 Manufacturer: Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky. Hazard: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent... Read more →

Do elections have consequences? If you have been paying attention to the financial markets, you might think so. Wall Street has had two horrible days since President Obama won a second term. However, stock prices are not the only thing taking a hit. It appears that the job market is also suffering. In the last 48 hours, the following major corporations have announced layoffs in America (links take you to news stories about the layoffs – with details from the companies): • Energizer - The St. Louis-based company said Thursday that it expects to shed about 1,500 employees. When finished, the restructuring should lead to $200 million in pretax yearly savings, Energizer said. It aims to have most of its restructuring steps finished by the end of September 2014. • Exide Technologies - Exide Technologies announced Thursday that it will be idling its lead-recycling operations in Laureldale and laying off... Read more →

Men’s Soccer Nets Seven First-Team All-Empire 8 Selections ROCHESTER, N.Y. (November 9, 2012) – The No. 5 Stevens Institute of Technology men’s soccer team was well-represented as the Empire 8 announced its all-conference team on Friday. Senior Victor Daza (North Plainfield, N.J.) was named the Empire 8 Player of the Year and a remarkable total of 10 Ducks earned postseason honors from the league. Daza, a senior from North Plainfield, NJ, helped lead the Ducks to the No. 1 seed in the Empire 8 Tournament; culminating in the programs sixth-straight conference crown. Daza is now a three-time all-conference first-team honoree as a forward, helping the Ducks to a 12th-straight NCAA appearance. He currently leads Stevens with a conference-high 31 points this season on 12 goals and seven assists. Daza has registered at least one point in 12-of-19 games played, including a hat trick in a 7-2 victory over Wilkes University.... Read more →

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Meghan McGlinchey continued her stellar fall on Friday, placing second (215 runners) at the Mid-Atlantic Cross Country Championships with a time of 20:23 (6K). As a team, the Explorer women finished sixth in the 31-team field, and sported three top-20 finishes on the day. McGlinchey’s runner-up finish was good enough for the senior to earn a bid to the NCAA Champions in Louisville, Ky. on November 17. The nod marks the first time since 2007 that a La Salle woman will compete in the national meet in cross country (Rachel Papin '05-'07). McGlinchey ran a 23:03 at the Mid-Atlantic Championships a season ago, improving her time by 2:40 in this year's meet. Wendy Hutchinson paced the rest of the Explorers, clocking a 21:07, good for a 15th place finish. Stephanie Bearish was not far behind, crossing the finish line 19th with a time of 21:13. Michelle... Read more →

The $160,000 award will purchase two vans for transporting senior citizens (Clayton, NJ) – The Delaware River Valley Planning Commission (DVRPC) has awarded Gloucester County $160,000 in funds to purchase two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to be used for the Senior Transportation Program. Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger and Freeholder Heather Simmons announced the grant today as part of the county’s ongoing effort to introduce alternative-fueled vehicles into the county’s fleet. Freeholder Director Damminger said, “Gloucester County’s Senior Transportation Program provides about 69,000 rides per year and travel over 25,000 miles each year. CNG vehicles can greatly reduce our carbon footprint and carbon monoxide emissions by 90 percent.” Damminger said, “By retrofitting two passenger vans with CNG fueling input systems the County can reduce our carbon footprint and the cost of fuel used in a traditional vehicle.” The use of the two GNG vehicles will reduce Nitrogen Oxides (component... Read more →

CNSNews.com) – Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said on Wednesday that if the $16.394 trillion current legal limit on the federal government's debt must be raised in the next few months by another $2.4 trillion, “We’ll raise it." That would set the debt limit at $18.794 trillion. During a Capitol Hill press conference on Wednesday, CNSNews.com asked: “Senator Reid, the Treasury Department said last week that we will hit the debt ceiling again near the end of the year. Are you prepared—will you support—" “I think the debt ceiling will come after the first of the year,” Reid said. “But please everyone accept this: They tried it before—they, the Republicans.” “They tried it before – ‘We’re going to shut down the government, and we’re not going to raise the debt ceiling,’” he said. “If they want to go through that again, fine." “But we’re not going to be held... Read more →

UPDATE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012- (cnbnews.net)The number of registered voters eligible to vote in Gloucester City is 6,920. Of that amount 3,782 people voted in Tuesday's General Election or about 54 percent. Below is a breakdown by Ward. Registered voters Number of votes Cast Nov. 6th Ward 1 - 2,309 1,253 Ward 2 - 2,514 1,442 Ward 3 - 2,097 1087 UPDATE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT 6PM see corrected returns for Gloucester City School Election UPDATE Tuesday, November 6 : 10:51PM BY CNBNEWS STAFF (cnbnews.net)The unofficial election returns show that Gloucester City Council will remain in control of the Democrats. The only challenge they faced was in the Third Ward from two Republican candidates, Lisa Lopez and Anthony Wojtkowiak. Lopez who was running for the three year full term in that ward received 269 votes compared to Democrat newcomer Nancy Randolph Baus who received 704 votes. Wojtkowiak who was running... Read more →

LANE Geriann “Geri” On November 6, 2012. Age 49. (nee Patterson) Of Deptford. Loving wife of 28 years to Donald E. Lane, Jr. Loving mother of Donald E. Lane III, Kristopher Kadash, Nicole Lane and Gregory Lane. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Ayden and Layla. Dear sister of Patrick and John Patterson. Best friend of Chris Taylor and Megan Hargrove. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday evening from 6 to 7:30 PM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Funeral service 7:30 PM in the funeral home. Interment private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Geriann Lane. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: Gloucester City, NJ Ph: 856-456-1142 Read more →

Power lines bent over by Hurricane Sandy line the streets of in Seaside Heights, N.J. Credit: U.S. Navy-Martin Cuaron. By Kevin J. Jones English: It's the original logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Camden, N.J., Nov 7, 2012 / 04:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region. “While the storm has passed, the aftermath continues as thousands are still without power, communities face the risk of floods, and those living on the margins of society struggle to stay afloat,” Catholic Charities USA President Father Larry Snyder told CNA Nov. 6. Kevin Hickey, Executive Director at Catholic Charities of Camden, N.J., echoed Fr. Snyder. “Ever since Sandy hit, it’s been very cold here,” Hickey said on Nov. 6. “You can imagine folks without power. There’s some real suffering going on.” He said that New Jersey has made... Read more →

CHAPMAN Dennis A. On November 2, 2012. Age 59. Of Gloucester City. Loving Son of Theresa (nee Stermel) and the late Joseph R. Chapman, Sr. Beloved husband of the late Deborah Chapman. Devoted father of Deborah Chapman, Dennis Chapman, Adam Chapman, Eric Chapman, John Moyer and Mark Moyer. Devoted Brother of Kenneth Chapman , Terri L. Peiffer (Charles) and the late Joseph R. Chapman, Jr. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his viewing on Friday morning by 9 am to 11 am at McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, (at Brown Street) Gloucester City. Catholic Service 11 am in the funeral home. Cremation is private at the request of the family. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dennis A. Chapman. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City.... Read more →

The Hawk - Saint Joseph's University mascot (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Tim Brennan and Tim Lazorko Selected in Postseason Vote Nov. 7, 2012 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Two Saint Joseph's men's soccer players earned Atlantic 10 postseason honors, the league announced on Wednesday afternoon. Senior Tim Brennan (Marlton, N.J./Cherokee) took home All-Academic honors for the second straight year while freshman midfielder Tim Lazorko (Philadelphia, Pa./Holy Ghost Prep) was voted to the All- Rookie team. Brennan started all 18 games for the Hawks in his final season, playing in his 69th consecutive game against Temple on November 3. The senior captain netted his first collegiate goal in a 3-0 win over Rider on September 15 and was named to the 2012 University of Kentucky All- Tournament team. The epitome of a student-athlete, Brennan made the A-10 Commissioner's Honor Roll for six consecutive semesters. An All-Academic honoree last season as well, Brennan becomes... Read more →

PHILADELPHIA – Wendy Hutchinson (Dover, Pa./Dover) has been named to the Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference team, the conference office announced today. The fifth-year senior placed 12th at the 2012 A-10 cross country championships, finishing the 5K race in 18:18.6 (5K). Hutchinson was the third Explorer to cross the finish line, aiding La Salle’s second-place finish at the event. With her top-15 finish, Hutchinson was named an all-conference selection. The Dover, Pa. native graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and international studies, carrying a 3.80 GPA as an undergraduate. Hutchinson is currently pursuing an MBA in management/finance and has posted a 4.0 GPA throughout her tenure as a graduate student. Hutchinson was a 2011 academic all-conference honoree in addition to being named an All-A10 performer after finishing 12that the 2011 conference championships. She was a key member of La Salle’s first place championship finish a year ago. Read more →

Andrew J. Nolan, Sr., age 91, of Gloucester City, NJ, passed away peacefully with his children at his side on Monday November 5, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Bertha Nolan. Born on September 19, 1921 to Martin and Katherine Nolan, Andrew was one of ten children. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School where he played baseball and basketball and was president of the Junior Guild. On December 18, 1942 Andy joined the United States Marine Corps to fight in World War II. Andy’s tour of duty was not long; in the first battle of the Pacific he was seriously injured in the Battle of Guadalcanal and after over a year in the Naval Hospital in California returned home to Gloucester City with The Purple Heart and a hero’s welcome. Andy became an active parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a member of The Knights of... Read more →

TRENTON, November 5, 2012—The New Jersey School Boards Association this afternoon began an outreach effort to the school districts most seriously affected by Hurricane Sandy. “Our goal is to quickly identify those districts that are in need of assistance, to determine their specific needs, and to provide necessary information or facilitate arrangements with other school districts or appropriate agencies,” said Dr. Lawrence S. Feinsod, NJSBA executive director. “Continuity of instruction is critical for our children. NJSBA’s outreach project is aimed at helping public schools fulfill their core mission. In many communities, schools remain closed due to lack of power. Some have suffered damage to infrastructure or lost equipment. Students have been displaced and school days cancelled. This afternoon, school board presidents and/or superintendents began receiving telephone calls from NJSBA representatives seeking information about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on their schools and offering assistance. Local school board members and administrators... Read more →

NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: PHILADELPHIA - To honor the men and women that served our country, La Salle is offering free admission to all veterans (with proper identification) for the Explorers contest vs. Delaware on Saturday. The game is set to begin at 3 p.m. and will include veteran recognition during a media timeout with a color guard presentation. Homecoming festivities will occur at halftime. The Explorers are coming off a 61-58 exhibition win over Carleton on Friday night. A complete preview with links and game notes will be posted to GoExplorers.com later this week. For ticket information, call 215-951-1999 or email [email protected]. Read more →

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