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Posted 02/08/2013 | AMAC In The Media, In The News, Press Releases in Possible Race for 2016 GOP Presidential Nomination - Widespread social media speculation focuses on ultimate Clinton-Rubio face-off - BOHEMIA, NY, Feb 8 – “Older Americans apparently believe Marco Rubio has got what it takes to set things right when Obama leaves office in 2016,” according to Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. AMAC conducted a survey [www.amac.us/member-polls-archive] of members and visitors to its Web site this week and 49% of them [3,155 of the 6,438 respondents] chose Rubio from a field of 12... Read more →

NOTICE Notice in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act is hereby given thata Special Emergency Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of Gloucester City, NewJersey will be held on Monday, February 11, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 512Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. The agenda items, to the extent known at this time, shall beas follows: a) Resolution Concerning Wetlands Mitigation for BP/ARCOand any other matters that may come before Council. Notice is further given that formal action will be taken at this meeting.Respectfully submitted, Kathleen M. JentschCity Clerk Cc: Governing Body John Kearney, SolicitorBulletin... Read more →

August 2002 to February 9, 2013 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LACEY CLEARY You have a special place Dear Lord, that we know you'll always keep. A special place reserved for dogs, when they quietly fall asleep. With large and airy kennels, and a yard for hiding bones. With maybe a little babbling creek, that chatters over stones. With wide green fields and flowers, for those who never knew about running freely under, Your sky of perfect blue. Lord, we know You keep this Special Place, And so to you we Pray. For one Special Labrador Retriever Who quietly died today. She was full... Read more →

The data show that the Lone Star State’s prosperity is no mirage. The American economy has had little to cheer about since the 2008 financial meltdown and the resulting recession. Recovery has been feeble, and many states continue to struggle. One bright spot in the general gloom, however, is Texas, which began shining long before 2008. Not only has Texas created jobs at a stunning rate; it has also—pace critics like the New York Times’s Paul Krugman—created lots of good jobs. Indeed, the rest of the nation could turn to the Lone Star State as a model for dynamic growth,... Read more →

February 7, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on the response by the bishops to the revised Health and Human Services (HHS) rules that were released last Friday: Today’s statement by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and the remarks made by its president, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, make plain their interest in pursuing the on-going conversation with Obama administration officials on the HHS mandate. Their goal, as expressed by Cardinal Dolan, is to reach “an acceptable solution” to this issue. The Catholic hierarchy wants to broaden the understanding of what constitutes a religious ministry. Cardinal Dolan also addressed funding for... Read more →

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (February 7, 2013) – The Stevens Institute of Technology baseball team has been chosen to finish third in the Empire 8 Conference this season by the five coaches of the league. Stevens ended the 2012 season in third behind St. John Fisher College and Ithaca College after a 24-18 campaign. Ithaca has been selected by the coaches to claim its 11th Empire 8 crown in the conference’s 13-year existence with four first place votes. The Bombers finished last season with a 29-10-1 overall record and earned a trip to the NCAA New York Regional Tournament. St. John Fisher... Read more →

(Editor's note: The following Letter to the Editor, published in the Jan. 23 edition, has gone viral on the Web after a reader linked it to a Fox News Facebook page. It had received more than 4,000 comments and been shared more than 12,000 times by Tuesday morning.) Beaufort, N.C. Jan. 17, 2013 TO THE EDITOR: Republicans and “so-called” conservatives are at it again. They are claiming that the Constitution gives people the right to have guns without the permission of the government. If that were true, then how could New York and Chicago have laws against it? We Democrats... Read more →

Measure Would Create a Thorough Process to Allow Terminally Ill Patients to Choose Their End of Life Option (TRENTON) - An Assembly panel on Thursday approved legislation sponsored by Assemblymen John Burzichelli and Tim Eustace, known as the "New Jersey Death with Dignity Act," which would allow voters to decide if New Jersey should create a process for terminally patients who wish to be provided medicinal assistance to end their lives. "This discussion is about revisiting a statue last looked at in 1978 that never took into account an individual's right to control their body and their circumstances," said Burzichelli... Read more →

Daniel Thomas "Danny" Reader, 41, of Washington Twp., suddenly on February 5, 2013. LEGACY A man who looked at the world from a different point of view and marched to the beat of his own drum is the legacy that Danny leaves behind. Born and raised in Washington Twp., Danny graduated from Gloucester Catholic with the Class of 1990 where he was a member of the wrestling team. He worked for the Gloucester County Department of Corrections and Security Department at Rowan University. Danny also worked as a server at the Hard Rock Café in Atlantic City, NJ. Away from... Read more →

Women's Basketball Coaches Association (Photo credit: Wikipedia) RALEIGH, N.C. (February 8, 2013) – The Kay Yow Cancer Fund®, in partnership with the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) and The V Foundation for Cancer Research, today announced the start of the seventh annual Play 4Kay® initiative. The national fundraising effort is in memory of former North Carolina State University head coach Kay Yow, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987 and battled the disease until 2009. The Kay Yow Cancer Fund has allocated $2,515,000 to various research projects and related programs with future projects currently under review. While the... Read more →

February 8, 2013 Bill Donohue comments on editorials in the Newark Star-Ledger andThe Record (Bergen County) that appeared this week; both concern the appointment by Newark Archbishop John J. Myers of Rev. Michael Fugee as co-director of the Office of Continuing Education and Ongoing Formation of Priests (a post he assumed last October): Just this week it was reported that an ex-priest who allegedly admitted having a sexual relationship with a minor was picked up by the Los Angeles Unified School District for more than a decade. The school district was told many times that Joseph Pina had a record... Read more →

Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia) WORLD SERIES CHAMPION Former Camden catcher among two coaching changes for upcoming season CAMDEN, N.J. – The Camden Riversharks have added former Riversharks catcher, major league champion and Pennsville Township native, Chris Widger, to the coaching staff for the 2013 season. Widger, a 2005 World Series champion and nine-year veteran of Major League Baseball (MLB), joins the Riversharks as Camden’s pitching coach. A 1992 MLB draft pick and member of the 2004 Riversharks team, Widger will take his first professional coaching position with Camden after coaching at Pennsville Memorial in New Jersey in 2012. Widger... Read more →

Feb. 08--TERRE HAUTE -- A long-simmering dispute went public Thursday between the New Goshen Fire and Rescue Department and the Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department of Sandford, as officials from the two agencies disagreed about arrangements concerning the latter's station and equipment. John Schoffstall, New Goshen fire chief, issued a media release, detailing his agency's side of a 21/2-year process, which has culminated in its assumption of fire protection for Sandford. According to Schoffstall, the Sandford department approached his in June 2010, advising it would be dissolved because of lack of funds and volunteers. At that time, he said, Sandford... Read more →

Our Public Works Department is working hard to make driving safer and easier in snowy weather. Depending on the duration and amount of snowfall, township trucks may plow your street several times. As snow rolls off our plows, it will accumulate in driveways. Please understand that this is unavoidable and it is the homeowner's responsibility to clear it. Here are some helpful hints to make "snow" business less frustrating: Shovel snow to the right side of your driveway (facing the street) to minimize the amount of snow entering your driveway. If possible, wait until the township trucks have made at... Read more →

(FEBRUARY 8 2013) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges citizens and visitors to the Northeast or New England states to prepare now for an intense and potentially dangerous winter storm forecast for the area. FEMA’s partner, the National Weather Service, is warning of a major winter storm and blizzard for areas of New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. Areas of Vermont and Maine are also under winter storm warnings. Blizzard conditions are extremely hazardous for travel and include sustained winds or frequent wind gusts to 35 miles... Read more →

I'd like to offer a sincere apology to Bob Hagan Jr., Pete Sebastian and all the members of the original Pintos football team of 1967. I remember that in August 1969 my longtime friend Jim Zearfoss approached me about helping him coach an 80 lb. football team of 9 and 10-year-old boys because the 100 lb. Colts had so many young kids signed up and they did not want to just cut them. If I recall right, this decision was made by Bill Flynn. To be honest, I might have known at the time there was an 80 lb. before... Read more →

Trenton, NJ – Governor Christie’s ongoing effort to bring government services directly to those who suffered damage or disruption in their lives due to Superstorm Sandy will move forward with a series of free tax assistance events around the state during February and March, the height of tax season, organized by the Treasury Department’s Division of Taxation, to help individuals and businesses prepare their 2012 tax returns. For the convenience of the public, the events are being held either in towns that suffered heavy damage during Sandy or adjacent communities. The assistance events will be located at libraries or municipal... Read more →

.. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS... NORTHERN DELAWARE... FAR SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY TO PHILADELPHIA. * HAZARD TYPES... SNOW. * ACCUMULATIONS... SNOW ACCUMULATION 2 TO 5 INCHES. * TIMING... RAIN TODAY WILL CHANGE TO SNOW LATE IN THE DAY OR THIS EVENING. THE SNOW COULD FALL HEAVILY AT TIMES THIS EVENING... BEFORE TAPERING OFF LATER TONIGHT. NORTH WINDS WILL GUST 35 MPH... WHICH COULD RESULT IN SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF THE SNOW. * IMPACTS... HAZARDOUS TRAVEL IS EXPECTED FOR THE EVENING COMMUTE AND WELL INTO THE NIGHT... Read more →

February 4, 2013 NEW ORLEANS – This week’s U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Athletes of the Week range from seniors improving upon already impressive resumes to a freshman making his mark not only on the NCAA level but also the world stage. MORE INFO: Previous Winners Representing Division I are Akron’s freshman pole vault phenom Shawn Barber and senior Kansas horizontal jumper Andrea Geubelle. The Division II honorees are senior long jumper Aron Kurzinski of Seton Hill and junior sprinter Donna-Lee Hylton of Lincoln (Mo.). Division III’s award winners are senior UW-Whitewater hurdler/jumper Marcus... Read more →

By MATT REYNOLDS LOS ANGELES (CN) - Donald Trump is not "the spawn of his mother having sex with an orangutan," and demands in court that Bill Maher pay him the $5 million Maher offered on "The Tonight Show" if Trump could "come up with proof" that it isn't so. Trump sued Maher, the political commentator, for breach of contract, in Superior Court. Trump also complains that Maher compared Trump's Twitter posts to "the work of a 'syphilitic monkey.'" Trump did not, however, sue for defamation - just for breach of contract. Maher appeared on "The Tonight Show" on Jan.... Read more →

By Anne Forline Gloucester City News Fred Jimenez knows pitching and says coaching pitchers is what he was meant to do. A recently retired resident of Bellmawr, Jimenez has been training and coaching pitchers for 21 years. His following is fiercely loyal to him because he has an impressive record of producing standouts. Jimenez began his coaching career when he lived in Northeast Philadelphia and coached his daughter Ashley, then four years old, in T-ball. One day at practice, he was distracted by a constant “popping” sound and looked around to find the source. The noise came from an adjoining... Read more →

Released: 1/24/2013 12:00 PM EST Embargo expired: 1/28/2013 4:00 PM EST Source Newsroom: Johns Hopkins Medicine more news from this source Hospitalists nationwide suggest daily workload may be adversely impacting the safety and quality of patient care. Newswise — Nationwide, more than one-quarter of hospital-based general practitioners who take over for patients’ primary care doctors to manage inpatient care say their average patient load exceeds safe levels multiple times per month, according to a new Johns Hopkins study. Moreover, the study found that one in five of these physicians, known as hospitalists, reports that their workload puts patients at risk... Read more →

Photos and caption by Anne Forline/Gloucester City News BELLMAWR NJ--Future stars - Pitchers line up in the "tunnel" above, and await pitching instruction from pitching coach, "Mr. Fred." Below, Mr. Fred is joined by a group of pitchers after a recent training session. He calls this part of the training session “Life Lessons” and he enjoys taking a few minutes after a workout just to talk about life with his pitchers. With Mr. Fred, following a Life Lesson are from left: Kristen Osgrove, Michele Arechavala, “Mr. Fred” Jimenez, Ashley Jimenez, Cara Forline, Teresa Anderson, Keiya Moncilovich, Kaylee Fiocca and kneeling... Read more →

Posted 01/28/2013 | AMAC Authors, Opinion by Ed Farnan - The hopes and needs of children are clearly evident when charter or pilot schools become available in school districts. Lines, sometimes blocks long, of applicants eager to give their children a better shot at an education can be seen. Unfortunately, there are a limited amount of openings compared to the overwhelming demand by parents desperate to get their children a better education. These scenes, repeated around the country, are heartbreaking, but at the same time gives a sense of hope, that something is being attempted to shake up the government... Read more →

President Obama's health care law will push 7 million people out of their job-based insurance coverage — nearly twice the previous estimate, according to the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget Office released Tuesday. CBO said that this year's tax cuts have changed the incentives for businesses and made it less attractive to pay for insurance, meaning fewer will decide to do so. Instead, they'll choose to pay a penalty to the government, totaling $13 billion in higher fees over the next decade. But the non-partisan agency also expects fewer people to have to pay individual penalties to the IRS... Read more →

February 4, 2013 Dear Neighbors, Congratulations to Quarterback Joe Flacco who lead his Baltimore Ravens to victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Camden County’s native son and the pride of Audubon, Joe led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl win in the largest professional sports event played in the nation. Last night, Joe was a true field general, driving the Ravens down the gridiron for three touchdowns during the game and making everybody proud of his tremendous leadership, skill and athletic ability. The Flacco family, who has supported local youth sports programs in Camden County... Read more →

After several years of Guidettes and Mafia wives representing New Jersey in the national entertainment media, last night's Late Show with David Letterman changed things up by featuring 2 of our states more positive prominent citizens. Monday Night (2/4/2013), Governor Chris Christie and Audubon's Superbowl MVP Joe Flacco were guests with Letterman. On a national level, they are two of our most talked about residents right now, and the irony is that one is seen as one of the most athletic people in the country, while the other... Clips of the Christie's interview show that it was all about fun...... Read more →

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (February 3, 2013) – Former Rutgers All-America running back Ray Rice started at running back for the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII as the Ravens captured their second Super Bowl with a 34-31 victory over San Francisco. Rice along with Alex Silvestro both captured Super Bowl rings, the first time in RU history two former players were on a Super Bowl winning squad. Rutgers was just one of four schools nationally with at least two position starters on the two Super Bowl XLVII participating teams – the AFC Champion Baltimore Ravens and the NFC Champion San Francisco... Read more →

FEBRUARY 3, 2013 | In the Weekly Republican Address, Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) says the GOP-led “no budget, no pay” effort presents Democrats with “a golden opportunity to confront and solve our spending problem” – if they seize it. The House of Representatives will also vote to require the president to offer a balanced budget that kicks the spending habit. Watch Rep. Brooks and learn more below: MORE FROM THE SPEAKER’S BLOG: “If government spending were what causes economic growth, as the president believes, then the economy today should be booming,” said Speaker Boehner after another month of sluggish job... Read more →

O’BRIEN William G. On February 2, 2013, of Gloucester City, formerly of Center City, Mantua, NJ. Age 87 yrs. Beloved husband of the late Lavenia “Vicky” O’Brien (nee Yarbrough). Loving father of Donna O’Brien Scoleri, Patrick C. O’Brien, Michelle Roe and James Michael O’Brien, and dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Mr. O’Brien was a proud Navy veteran of WW II and a member of the USS Drexler Survivors. He is also a member of the AMVETS and Mantua VFW Post # 7679. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30am at... Read more →

HIGGINBOTHAM Grace R. On February 1, 2013 (nee Fattore), of Gloucester City, NJ, age 84 yrs. She was the beloved wife of the late Winfield Higginbotham, loving mother of Marlene Houlihan (Edmund) and Carol Black (Mark), and devoted grandmother of Wade (Renee), Kyle, Cara (Mark), Eric and Joshua, and great grandmother of Erin, Erica and Elyssa. Mrs. Higginbotham was a wonderful, kind woman who was very devoted to her family. Mass of Christian Burial and interment in New St. Mary’s Cemetery were private and held at the convenience of the family under the direction of the ETHERINGTON-CRERAN FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester... Read more →

Washington is an artificial capital, a city conjured into existence shortly after the Revolutionary War. Its location was the result of political horse-trading. Virginia congressmen agreed to let the federal government assume the states’ war debts, even though Virginia itself was already paid up; in exchange, the new capital would be located in the South. The city’s early boosters hoped that its location on the Potomac River would help it grow into a commercial as well as a political capital, but that didn’t happen. While other cities got state backing for their business endeavors—a good example is the Erie Canal,... Read more →

By JACK BOUBOUSHIAN CHICAGO (CN) - Sergeant's Pur Luv dog treats can leave indigestible "rock-hard chunks" inside a dog, injuring or killing it, a class action claims in Federal Court. Lead plaintiff Edgardo Duran sued Sergeant's Pet Care Products. The complaint states: "Sergeant's manufactures, markets, and sells Pur Luv pet treats, a semi-soft chew treat for dogs. In marketing materials and packaging for Pur Luv treats, Sergeant's describes itself as 'providing the products you need for the health, well-being and happiness of your pet' and describes the treats themselves as 'nutritious.' Sergeant's website depicts stethoscope-adorned veterinarians and claims to be... Read more →

(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Karmazin and Lillard Chair will help position Rutgers as a leader in issues related to adults with autism February 01, 2013 By Carla Cantor Mel Karmazin High Resolution Version Two families, longtime friends who between them have three sons on the autism spectrum, have made a $1.5 million gift to Rutgers University to endow a faculty position in adult autism, a field in which there is a critical shortage of trained professionals and support services. The Karmazin and Lillard Chair in Adult Autism is being established by Dina Karmazin Elkins, daughter of Mel Karmazin, philanthropist and the... Read more →

update February 7, 2013 BY BILL CLEARY CNBNews.net (cnbnews.net)GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-According to a recent article in the Gloucester City News, a new group called the Gloucester City Economic Development Corporation was formed 8 months ago in June 2012. This corporation will be performing some of the same duties previously carried out by Gloucester City UEZ Coordinator Howard Clark. Wanting to know what Clark thought of the change, CNBNews sat down with him recently for an interview. The UEZ stands for the Urban Economic Zone which consists of 32 zones in 37 communities throughout the state of New Jersey. It is... Read more →

Sophomore defenseman Spiro Goulakos has left Colgate for treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Colgate Athletics • After contributing two assists against No. 7 Yale for his sixth multiple performance of the season on Saturday, sophomore defenseman Spiro Goulakos has left school for treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer originating from white blood cells in the lymph nodes. He will undergo chemotherapy in his hometown of Montreal. During winter break in December, a routine physical examination revealed abnormal test results, and eventually Goulakos was diagnosed with lymphoma. Because his blood counts were normal and he was feeling well, doctors agreed... Read more →

A Priest was presenting a special children's Mass to the congregation. During the homily, he asked the children if they knew what the Resurrection was. Now, asking questions during children's Mass is crucial, but at the same time, asking the children questions in front of a congregation can also be very dangerous. Having asked the children if they knew the meaning of the Resurrection, a little boy raised his hand. The Priest called on him and the little boy said, "All I know is that if you have a resurrection that lasts more than four hours you are supposed to... Read more →

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AFP) February 4, 2013, 3:43:46 AM EST Timothy A. Clary/AFP Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates following their 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on February 3, 2013. The Ravens won their second National Football League title, the 12-year gap since their last crown a Super Bowl record, and gave coach John Harbaugh bragging rights over younger brother Jim, the coach of the 49ers. The Baltimore Ravens captured their second Super Bowl title by squeezing past San Francisco 34-31 in a championship game that featured a 35-minute power failure at the... Read more →

BREWER John M., Sr. On January 31, 2013, of Gloucester City, formerly long time resident of Camden, NJ, age 81 yrs. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara R. (nee O’Neill). Loving father of John M. Brewer, Jr, and Patricia Brewer, both of Gloucester City. Devoted grandfather of 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Mr. Brewer worked for over 36 years as a foreman for the Holtz, Reinhardt, Winston Printing Company. Many years of his employment had been at the Haddon Bindery, one of the oldest buildings in Camden. Relatives and friends are invited... Read more →

Tuesday February 5th Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America for over 30 years, will be speaking on the looming situation we are facing regarding gun control legislation currently being discussed in Washington and what we must do to preserve our freedom. The Gun Owners of America is a national membership organization dedicated to promoting the Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms. GOA lobbies for the pro-gun position in Washington, D.C. and is involved in firearm issues in the states. Pratt has appeared on numerous national radio and TV and his columns have appeared in newspapers... Read more →

SOURCE GLOUCESTER CATHOLIC HS With more than 500 victories in 32 seasons at Cherry Hill East, Dave Martin is naturally regarded as one of South Jersey's all-time greatest baseball coaches. Mr. Martin, who graduated Gloucester Catholic in 1966, paid a surprise visit to his alma mater on Wednesday, January 16, with one of his objectives to visit old classmate Robert Nark, a long-time GC science instructor and department chair. Mission accomplished, as the former classmates caught up on old times while current students looked on during Mr. Nark's 6th-period class. See photo attached (Mr. Martin is on the left and... Read more →

Released: 1/30/2013 3:00 PM EST Source Newsroom: Loyola University Health System Newswise — MAYWOOD, Ill. – On Sunday night, after the final play of the Super Bowl, many fans will start experiencing withdrawal symptoms from not being able to watch football. Loyola University Medical Center Dr. Angelos Halaris describes the effects this has on the brain, and offers tips on how fans can cope. Halaris explains that when a person engages in a pleasurable activity, such as watching a football game, a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) called dopamine is released in a part of the brain called the nucleus accumbens. When... Read more →

Released: 1/29/2013 9:40 PM EST Source Newsroom: Ohio State University Newswise — COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Older adults can improve their decision making and working memory simply by putting on a happy face, a new study suggests. Researchers found that easy mood-boosters -- like giving people a small bag of candy -- helped seniors do significantly better on tests of decision-making and working memory. This is the first study to show the power of positive moods in helping older people with these brain tasks. “There has been lots of research showing that younger adults are more creative and cognitively flexible when... Read more →

On February 1, 2013. Age 86. (nee Shea) Of Runnemede. Formerly of Fort Myers, FL and Gloucester City. Of Gloucester City. Predeceased by her husband Vernon McDonald. Loving mother of Dorothy Darragh, Frank A. Pintozzi, III (Kim) and John Pintozzi. Cherished grandmother of Frank, Mike, Steve, Nicole, Joseph, Cheryl, Antoinette, Robert, Thomas, Steven and Alan. Cherished great grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Margaret Walker (James). Predeceased by her sister Mary Epwright and her brothers, James and Joseph Shea. At Dorothy’s request, funeral services will be private. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Dorothy... Read more →

The White House has released a picture purporting to show President Obama "skeet shooting" at Camp David. An activity he claims he does "all the time." The White House also warns all you mischievous internet types to not mess around with the picture: "This official White House photograph is being made available only for publication by news organizations and/or for personal use printing by the subject(s) of the photograph. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way and may not be used in commercial or political materials, advertisements, emails, products, promotions that in any way suggests approval or endorsement... Read more →

Bryant McKinnie has had a lot of ups and downs in his football career since graduating from Woodbury High School in 1997. But this Sunday night it will all be worth it as the 11th-year offensive tackle will play in football’s biggest game, Super Bowl XLVII. “It was a long journey,” he said of finally making it to the Super Bowl. “I was just patient and waited my turn, and I finally got my turn.” Originally a defensive tackle, McKinnie started his college career at Lackawanna Junior College (Scranton, Pa.). After only starting to play organized football as a junior... Read more →

Bed bugs (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Released: 1/30/2013 11:35 AM EST Source Newsroom: Loyola University Health System Newswise — Bed bugs are on the rise and $1,000 per day ordinances are being suggested in cities like Chicago to enforce combat of the pests. “Know thy enemy,” says Jorge Parada, MD, medical director, infection control, Loyola University Health System. “There are lots of myths out there about bed bugs and people may be getting caught up over nothing.” Dr. Parada offers these top ten tips for keeping bed bugs at bay. Bed bugs are attracted by warmth and carbon dioxide. “If you... Read more →

McCULLEN Of Atco, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 1, 2013, at the age of 66. Son of the late Kathryn (nee Austin) and Ralph McCullen. Grandson of the late Margaret Frances (nee Whitlock) Austin. Loving husband of Jean (nee McGeehan); father of son, Sean, and daughter, Kristen; and grandfather of Aubrey McCullen. Survived by sisters Margaret (late James) Deering, Patricia (Eugene) Callahan and Kathryn Neal; brother-in-law John (Margaret) McGeehan; sisters-in-law Eileen (late Russell) Hubler, Michele (Robert) Wankel, and Denise (Gary) Miller, and many, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by sister Ruth (Francis) Boland.... Read more →

Edward I. Koch, mayor of New York City, sports a sailor's cap at the commissioning ceremony for the guided missile cruiser USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN (CG 57). Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK (NY) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) (Photo credit: Wikipedia) February 1, 2013 Catholic League's Bill Donohue comments on the death of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch: In the early 1970s, when I was having a problem with the Veterans Bureau obtaining my GI Bill money, I contacted my congressman, Rep. Ed Koch. The next week, the check was sent. When I taught in Spanish Harlem in a... Read more →