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Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy memory, and past scientific studies have shown that a lack of sleep can severely hamper memory abilities in the mammalian brain. Follow-up research on a 2009 study has now revealed the specific brain cells responsible for sleep-deprived memory loss,… Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) announced today that an East Orange man was sentenced to five years in state prison for stealing $50,000 from a fellow resident of a senior citizens home, coercing his dementia-stricken 90-year-old neighbor and friend into withdrawing the money from an annuity account as the state Office of the Public Guardian for the Elderly began protecting the victim’s finances. Gilbert Vaughn, 64, was sentenced by Essex County Superior Court Judge Michael L. Ravin in Newark. In addition to his prison sentence, Vaughn was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $50,000. In September, Vaughn pleaded guilty to charges that in August 2013 he began to coerce the victim to withdraw money he held in an annuity from Western National Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American International Group (AIG). A withdrawal in the amount... Read more →

People who have negative thoughts are less likely to get themselves to the gym, according to a new study. In other words, thinking, “Why bother?” is certainly not a good way to motivate yourself to get off the couch. The researchers examined over 800 Americans in an online study, asking them whether they believed in a… Read more →

Reminder for the week: Hunters should ‘get the lead out’ for waterfowl season DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 11-17 made 1,243 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including five vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 70 complaints and issued 65 citations, one of which was related to increased Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail. Incidents of particular note were: On Nov. 17, Fish & Wildlife Enforcement officers arrested Raymond M. Cook, 61, of Seaford, and charged him with possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, first-degree felony reckless endangering and criminal mischief,... Read more →

POSTED Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Photo's by Bill Bates BLUE STAR BANNER AWARDS -Member of the American Legion Post 150, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6262, Troop Support 08059 and Support Our Troop Effort pose with the families of Sergeant First Class Priscilla Blogojevich, Sergeant John Blogojevich, the families of Sergeant John Blogojevich, Specialist Nicholas Rabeau, Specialist Martin Coogan, and Private First Class Marcus Wild after receiving their awards at the Board of Commissioners monthly meeting. By Bill Bates The Mount Ephraim Board of Commissioners started off the October monthly meeting by proclaiming October 2, 2008 as Blue Star Banner Day within the borough. Five Blue Star Banner recipients were recognized for their unselfish dedication as members of the New Jersey National Guard, particularly residents who are currently serving our great nation overseas because they volunteered to protect us and keep us free. The five brave patriots from Mount Ephraim... Read more →

CNBNEWS ARCHIVES NOVEMBER 26, 2009 Uploaded on Nov 26, 2009 With a few minutes left in the first half the Lions came back and tied the game at 14-14 but the Rams came back and scored again. As the half ended the score 22-14. CLIP ONE CLIP TWO CLIP 3 Uploaded on Nov 26, 2009 Final Score Rams 30 Lions 22 Read more →

Vol. I No. 22 (November 23, 2014) Editors Note: Every Sunday evening at 7 pm we will post a weekly comic strip provided by cartoonist Dave Wolfe, age 13. Dave has been drawing since he was 5 years old, he knew he wanted to be a cartoonist at the age of 8. He’s been distributing his comics in school since 3rd grade. (click on the image to enlarge) Related articles CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe CNBNews Comics: JEROME by Dave Wolfe Jerry Tallmer, Theater Critic and Creator of Obies, Dies at 95 Read more →

Mafia hit man James Files says in interviews first aired nationally on Newsmax TV Thursday night that he worked along with major mob figures and fired the shot that killed Kennedy from the grassy knoll at Dealey Plaza in Dallas. Friday, Nov. 22 marks the 51st anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's tragic assassination and Newsmax… Read more →

CNB Archives Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Gloucester Catholic High School registered a 20 to 13 victory Joe Murphy_and_friends over Gloucester High last Saturday afternoon to capture its second City Series victory since the games began back in 1948. It was the third win of the year for Coach Jim Hopkins boys while for the senior-laden Gloucester High eleven it was their third straight setback. Mike McNally and Carmen Palmiero received the annual Mustang awards as the outstanding players on their respective teams. McNally sparked the "Ramblers" first half attack while Palmiero was a constant star in the loser's game. First Quarter Gloucester kicked off to Catholic and the ball was returned from the 20 to the 23. Mike Angelastro made four yards and Miller fumbled but recovered for a two-yard gain. George Gibison picked up a first down on the 33. Gloucester was penalized five yards for delay and... Read more →

Credit card (Photo credit: Wikipedia) MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday shopping is underway for many Americans and according to a recent survey from Capital One, they'll once again be doing much of their buying online. The survey found that while more than half (55 percent) of shoppers plan to go to a mall or local stores to buy their gifts, a large number (36 percent) will be searching and buying online. However they plan to shop, consumers are keeping fraud top-of-mind as they make their holiday purchases due to the data breaches experienced at various retailers this year. While neither mode of shopping is immune to fraud, there are steps consumers can take to protect themselves as they hustle and bustle. In addition to where they shop, consumers are considering how they plan to pay. When asked about their holiday shopping payment method(s) of choice, credit cards... Read more →

Volume XIX No.47: November 21, 2014 Getting something for nothing is a pretty sweet deal. At least if you’re the one getting something. Not so much if you’re the one receiving nothing in exchange. Oil and gas companies are getting gas from federal lands and paying nothing for at least some of it. At least that what’s we documented this week. Oil and gas companies drilling on federal lands have avoided paying in excess of $380 million in royalties on the gas they have extracted over the past eight years. That’s a lot of money and it could be a lot more, because it’s based on self-reported data provided by the oil and gas industry. And that’s a lot of gas. By the American Natural Gas Alliance standards, the amount of royalty-free gas either consumed as fuel or lost by operators would be enough to meet the needs of every... Read more →

While debates have raged as to the value and amount of testing that will come this spring with the state's new online exams, little fanfare greeted the state-sponsored assessments that took place over the past two months in New Jersey's youngest grades. In 250 kindergarten classrooms across 25 districts, teachers were evaluating their four- and five-year-old… Related articles YOUR MONEY: Study of NJ Municipal Government Costs Concludes | cnbnews.net YOUR MONEY: New Jersey Facing Hefty Price Tag For New Rail Tunnels NJ Transit bus, military Humvee involved in Turnpike crash, police say WATCH:Cobb vs. Norcross in NJ 1st District Read more →

Honoring the Fallen 11/21/14 Two decades ago, on November 22, 1994, a lone gunman entered the headquarters building of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C. and opened fire in a squad room, killing a police sergeant and two FBI agents. For those close to the fallen, who gathered today for a memorial service marking 20 years since the tragic event, it’s as if it happened yesterday. “Twenty years have passed, but our hearts are still heavy,” said former FBI Director Louis J. Freeh, who headed the Bureau in 1994. “Our hearts and memories still feel the pain of that day. It was a day that we will never forget and will always honor.” ‘That Fateful Day’ November 22, 1994 started like any other day at the District of Columbia Municipal Building, where FBI Agent John Kuchta worked on a homicide cold case squad with other agents and Metropolitan... Read more →

English: Full page of mushroom illustrations from the instructional pamphlet "Twelve edible mushrooms of the United States" by Thomas Taylor, illustrating all 12 species. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The New Jersey Department of Health is reminding residents to be aware of the dangers of eating wild mushrooms. Wild mushrooms often look like harmless edible mushrooms but are poisonous. Even a few bites of these mushrooms can cause severe illness such as intense vomiting and diarrhea, damage to vital organs and in some cases can cause death, "Since there is no easy way to tell the difference between poisonous and harmless mushrooms, the best advice is not to eat wild mushrooms," said New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd. "Even experienced mushroom pickers can be fooled at times, so this warning needs to be given and taken seriously. Children should be taught never to put wild plants, berries, nuts, or mushrooms into... Read more →

Uploaded on Nov 24, 2011 The video contains some snippets of plays from the first half of the game. Ben Boyer carried 42 times for 294 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead Gloucester City to a 34-14 victory over Gloucester Catholic yesterday in Gloucester City. Boyer finished the season with 1,841 rushing yards, 168 shy of the school-record 2,009 yards accumulated by Mike Blankenship in 2001. Boyer had touchdown runs of 28, 73, 3 and 8 yards for Gloucester City (5-5). With the victory, Gloucester City tied the all-time Thanksgiving Week series between the two schools at 18-18 (there has been one tie). Elliott McCummings had two touchdown runs of 6 and 80 yards for Gloucester Catholic (3-7). Score Lions 34 Rams 14 CNBNEWS VIDEO Related articles Gloucester City PD Arrest 2 on Narcotic Charges Gloucester's Justin Graves Rushes for 115 Yards as Lions Win 1st Round of the... Read more →

UPDATED, (photos from today's game courtesy of Bruce Darrow)53 Bobby Girgenti 5 Andrew Burkhardt 28 Justin Graves source Philly.com Game site: Paulsboro Match time: Saturday 22nd of November 2014 01:00:00 PM Tournament: South Jersey Group 1 Semifinals 1 2 3 4 Final Gloucester 6 0 0 6 12 Paulsboro 20 13 6 0 39 Game summary Gloucester is the No. 3 seed. Paulsboro is the No. 2 seed. Scoring - P: De'Shaun Burgess 3 run (kick failed) - P: Burgess 27 run (Carlton Aiken run) - P: Burgess 6 pass from Aiken (kick failed) - G: Ken Barton 41 with fumble (kick failed) - P: Aiken 15 run (pass failed) - P: Aiken 50 run (Niko Savaiinaea kick) - P: Theo Holloway 17 pass from Aiken (kick failed) - G: Tony Bultron 6 pass from Marc Seibert READ MORE via www.philly.com Related articles Gloucester's Justin Graves Rushes for 115 Yards... Read more →

English: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Patrol Vehicles at Tok Cut-off on Alaska Highway. Tok Junction, Alaska. FWS keywords: ARLIS; Alaska U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Source FWS-6668 Rights Public domain (Photo credit: Wikipedia) DNREC Reminder for the week: Hunters should ‘get the lead out’ for waterfowl season DOVER (Nov. 21, 2014) – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 11-17 made 1,243 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including five vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 70 complaints and issued 65 citations, one of which was related to increased Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail. Incidents of particular note were:... Read more →

BROOKLAWN NJ (November 22, 2014)--There was a fire Saturday morning at Motel 6, (Rt. 130) in the rear of the motel. The fire, which started around 11:40AM, was brought under control by the Brooklawn Fire Department within minutes after they arrived. The cause is not known. (video and information submitted by a CNBNews Tipster) If you have a tip send it to [email protected] RELATED CATEGORY : BROOKLAWN FIRE Read more →

Rewards are being offered for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Romanian fugitive Nicolae Popescu, the leader of an international organized crime syndicate that ran a multi-million-dollar cyber fraud scheme, and Dumitru Daniel Bosogioiu, another Romanian fugitive charged with participating in the scheme. The defendants are charged with participating in a long-term conspiracy to saturate Internet marketplace websites, including eBay, Cars.com, AutoTrader.com, and CycleTrader.com, with detailed advertisements for cars, motorcycles, boats, and other high-value items – generally priced in the $10,000 to $4,000 range – that did not actually exist. Up to $1 million is being offered for information on Popescu and up to $750,000 for information on Bosogioiu. Interpol has previously issued Red Notices to foreign law enforcement partners seeking assistance in the apprehension of these fugitives, and the FBI has also released wanted posters to facilitate their arrests. Today, the FBI also announced the addition of... Read more →

Come learn about bats and other nocturnal animals. This fun-filled program will highlight animals that are active at night and things children and their families can do to protect wildlife and their habitats. This program is presented by Dove Environmental Education featuring Diana and Mike Dove, and is geared for the whole family and organized groups. Popcorn will be provided. Bring your own "sit-upon" and water. This program is appropriate for organized groups and the whole family. Scout groups should e-mail a list of conservation/wildlife/ecology/respect for the earth belt or badge requirements you wish to see covered during the program to [email protected]. Registration required. Funding for this program is provided by the Mansfield Twp. Clean Communities Program. Program flyer (pdf, 235) Weather fans take note: The Pequest Trout Hatchery has become the newest link in Rutgers University's weather station network. The hatchery is now the site of one of 13... Read more →

4th ATC, Second in Central Region, Permitted to Grow The New Jersey Department of Health today issued a permit to Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center (ATC) in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County to begin growing medicinal marijuana. The permit was issued after a comprehensive review including several site inspections, background checks of its corporate officers and a review of its security operations and cultivation facility. This is the fourth ATC given a permit to cultivate medicinal marijuana by the Department. "Breakwater Alternative Treatment Center is the second ATC in the central region of the state to receive a permit to grow medicinal marijuana," said Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd. "Today's action demonstrates the Department's ongoing commitment to provide greater access to medicinal marijuana for qualifying patients." Once a permit to grow has been issued, Breakwater estimates it will take approximately six months to cultivate and prepare the medicinal marijuana for distribution. Once... Read more →

Twenty-seven bulls taken in one-week season; harvest totals 88 elk. More than 82 percent of the hunters participating Pennsylvania’s 2014 elk hunt have taken home a trophy. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced 88 elk were taken by hunters during the regular one-week elk season that ended Nov. 8. And for those licensed to hunt antlered elk, also known as bulls, the success rate was 93 percent. The 2014 harvest included several large elk. Sixteen bulls each were estimated to weigh 700 pounds or more, with the heaviest bull taken in this year’s hunt estimated at more than 872 pounds. That bull, which sported a 7-by-7 rack, was taken by Mark Colt, of Ligonier. The largest bull in terms of rack size was an 11-by-7 harvested Nov. 8 by Robert C. Baker, of Worthington. That bull weighed an estimated 851 pounds and its rack initially was measured at 414 inches,... Read more →

LOS ANGELES Tensions are high in Ferguson, Missouri, and across the country, in anticipation of the grand jury announcement in the police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown. The grand jury is considering whether to indict Darren Wilson, the 28-year-old white police officer who shot and killed the unarmed black teenager on Aug. 9. Wilson reportedly told… Read more →

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP) today announced three men were sentenced on Friday (November 14) for running an international car theft scheme, from 2007 to 2009, which resulted in high-end cars being stolen in New York and then routed into New Jersey where they were to be shipped to Abu Dhabi for re-sale. Ian Aguilar, 33, of Denville, was sentenced by Morris County Superior Court Judge Stuart A. Minkowitz, while Adam Hassan, 32, of Guttenberg, and Tomas Bladimir Castillo-Abreu, 28, of Bronx, N.Y., were sentenced by Morris County Superior Court Judge James M. DeMarzo. Aguilar pleaded guilty on October 19, 2011 to third-degree receiving stolen property. Aguilar admitted to knowingly committing theft by receiving into New Jersey 14 luxury vehicles despite knowing that the vehicles were stolen. At that time, he also pleaded to charges brought against him... Read more →

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP November 21, 2014--Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Winslow Police Chief Robert Stimelski reported a Winslow police officer has been charged in connection with the shooting of a police vehicle. Da’Shaun Carr, M/23, of Clayton, a part-time Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Winslow Police Department, was charged Monday with third-degree False Public Alarms. The incident happened around 8 p.m. October 3 at New Brooklyn Park in Winslow. Carr had activated an emergency button in his patrol car and communicated by radio that his vehicle had been fired upon. Officers from the Winslow Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Camden County Sheriff’s Office and Camden County Prosecutor’s Office responded to the scene and searched the area. The Prosecutor’s Crime Scene Investigation Unit processed the scene and found the patrol car had been shot once through the front windshield. Bullet fragments were recovered from inside the... Read more →

press release WOODBURY NJ November 21, 2014--Bryon King-Washington (DOB 3/8/90) of Logan Township NJ was sentenced today (11/21) to a series of concurrent four and five year New Jersey state prison sentences stemming from residential burglaries in Harrison, Mantua and Woolwich townships in 2012 and 2013, including one in which the victim said her deceased mother’s wedding ring was stolen. “I can never replace that ring and this was the only personal item she left me. I’m sickened by this and now I cannot pass this on to my daughter to keep it in our family,” the victim wrote in a letter read in court by Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Michelle Jeneby. Jeneby asked for an additional 30 days to total restitution requests which she said were “voluminous.” The five-year prison sentences were imposed for violations of probation since some offenses occurred while King-Washington was under supervision in the Superior... Read more →

press release WOODBURY NJ (November 21, 2014)--Arrested while on bail and awaiting sentencing on trespass and theft charges, Marquise D. Ogawa (DOB 9/3/93), of Glassboro, today (11/21) was denied any reduction in his $25,000 bail on new charges of attempting to sell marijuana in the Glassboro Public Library on 11/13/14. “I do believe significant bail is appropriate,” Superior Court Judge Kevin T. Smith said in denying Ogawa’s bail petition. In opposing the bail reduction request, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Dana Anton pointed out that Ogawa’s arrest while on bail demonstrated his propensity for continued criminal activity. “I’d say he should be at the top end of the range” in bail for the offenses he now faces, Anton said. Ogawa is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Smith 12/5 after pleading guilty to criminal trespass in Glassboro by breaking into an Academy Street building in Glassboro and “remaining there for shelter”... Read more →

WOODBURY NJ (November 20, 2014)Shawne A. Grant (DOB 4/28/71), of Pitman, pleaded guilty today (11/20) to second-degree sexual assault and absconding from parole in connection with a 7/28/13 incident involving a boy under age 13 in Pitman. In a negotiated plea, Assistant Gloucester County Prosecutor Margaret Cipparrone will recommend that Grant be sentenced to six years in New Jersey state prison on the sexual assault and a concurrent four year term for the parole violation. The six-year sentence will require that Grant serve 85 percent of the prison term before becoming eligible for parole. In acknowledging guilt, Grant said he went into hiding from parole officials in West Deptford on 7/30/13. Grant was on parole from a prior sex offense in 2000 for which he served prison time and became a registered sex offender under Megan’s Law. In the 7/28/13 incident, Grant acknowledged that he improperly touched the victim. Questioned... Read more →

Uploaded on Nov 25, 2010 What an exciting Thanksgiving Day football game this year between cross town rivalries Gloucester City High School and Gloucester Catholic High. Nearing the end of the fourth quarter Gloucester High was winning 27-20. With 19 seconds left Gloucester Catholic got a TD, making the score 27-26. Instead of kicking a field goal Catholic went for two but was stopped by the Lions defense. Related articles Gloucester City High School Soccer Alumni Game Upset with Revaluation, Proud to be a Ram, Congressman Norcross Arrives In Washington Mr. Joseph "Dewey" Dewechter, Retired Letter Carrier, WW II Army Veteran, GCHS Alumnus 1942 Gloucester Catholic High School Names Kirsten Hughes Head Varsity Softball Coach CNBNews Cheers and Jeers for OCTOBER 2014 Read more →

Temporary detour in place for one night (Trenton) NOVEMBER 21, 2014– New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the ramp from I-76 eastbound to I-295 northbound will be closed tonight as the Direct Connection project advances in Camden and Gloucester counties. At 10 p.m. tonight, Friday, November 21, NJDOT’s contractor, Conti Enterprises, is scheduled to close the ramp from I-76 eastbound to I-295 northbound until 8 a.m. Saturday, November 22 for drainage work. The following detour will be in place: Motorists traveling on I-76 eastbound will be directed to continue to I-295 southbound to Exit 25/Delsea Drive to I-295 northbound. Variable message signs are being utilized throughout the project limits to provide advance notification to motorists of all traffic pattern changes associated with Direct Connection. Throughout the project, NJDOT will provide information before upcoming lane closures or traffic shifts. This work is part of the Direct Connection project... Read more →

Barry Manilow will bring his farewell tour to Newark in June and to Philadelphia in November . Barry Manilow will perform at the Prudential Center in Newark on June 14. And it's unlikely he'll ever be there again. He is calling his tour, which begins in February, "One Last Time!" In a press release, Manilow said "We hope to take everyone on… Read more →

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Yankee Stadium on July 1, 2010 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Motus' Motion-Sensing 'Sleeve' LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- By the time the first pitch is thrown in the 2015 Major League Baseball season, a new wearable technology product from Motus Global will be helping players optimize their performance as well as reduce their risk of injury – including UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) issues that have plagued pitchers at every level from youth to major leagues and led to the epidemic of Tommy John surgeries. The new Motus Sleeve will bring the company's biomechanics technology out of the lab and onto the field for the first time – initially for professional baseball teams, a few months later for ballplayers of all ages and ability, and ultimately in editions for other sports. Based on four years of technology development and one-on-one lab work with professional athletes, the Motus Sleeve acquires... Read more →

Flames were coming out of the roof when firefighters arrived at the scene. (photo courtesy of Gloucester City Fire Department Engine 54 Facebook page) by William E. Cleary Sr. GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (CNBNews.net)--A mulitiple alarm fire broke out today around 11:45 AM at 316 Highland Blvd., a single family home. According to Gloucester City Fire Department spokesman George Huston when firefighters arrived at the scene, the house was engulfed in smoke, and flames were coming from the roof. Firefighters rescued one person from the house. Two people were injured both taken to Cooper Hospital, Camden City for treatment. Although a daily newspaper is reporting that one of the victims died, Huston could not confirmed that report. A firefighter was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. The fire was placed under control around 12:45pm. Responding crews on scene shortly after noon included Collingswood, Westville, Gloucester City. The cause of the... Read more →

DOVER (Nov. 19, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help with ongoing vital habitat restoration work at the Nanticoke Wildlife Area in Sussex County, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Fish & Wildlife conservation staff and volunteers began working in 2010 to restore a four-acre ancient sand ridge forest, composed mostly of oaks and pines that develops on ridges or dunes. Work has included clearing and thinning large canopy trees, propagation and planting of native sand ridge plant species, monitoring planted and newly grown plant species across the ridgeline and surveying for evidence of rare insect species. The project’s goal is to re-establish habitat for species such as the frosted elfin, a rare butterfly that depends on wild lupine and wild indigo, both plants primarily found in Delaware's ancient sand ridge forests. Ancient sand ridge forests are identified as Habitats... Read more →

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Meth Awareness Week will be observed Sunday, November 30through Saturday, December 6 in an effort to combat the abuse and use of methamphetamine. Coordinated by The Meth Project, a large-scale, teen-targeted prevention program of the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids which aims to significantly reduce meth use through public service messaging, public policy and community outreach, the week will kick off with a digital media campaign and social content which asks teens to get involved and take action. With participation from state partners including Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, the awareness campaign will launch with various local events and enhanced digital media support. "Meth is powerfully addictive and can cause extreme damage to a young person's body and brain," explained Steve Pasierb, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids President and CEO. "Meth Awareness Week provides a pinnacle opportunity to educate parents and members... Read more →

Philadelphia Sees Biggest Increase in Holiday Traffic MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL) Google Maps today released traffic information for 21 cities* across the U.S. to reveal insights for avoiding Thanksgiving traffic as well as top searches in Google Maps before, during, and after Thanksgiving. Traffic data was pulled from the Monday before Thanksgiving to the Sunday after Thanksgiving during 2012 and 2013, and Google Maps search trends are based on information from 2013. "You should spend your holidays with friends and family—not behind the wheel of a car," said Aaron Nelson, Google Maps Product Manager. "To save you from traffic headaches this Thanksgiving, we're giving you a look at Turkey Day traffic and trends, powered by Google Maps." Wednesday is the worst Thanksgiving traffic day for most cities, with Saturday the worst day to return Worst day to travel: For most cities,... Read more →

FBI RELEASE/Prison Plot Foiled NOVEMBER 18, 2014--It’s one of the more outrageous prison plots the FBI has investigated in recent memory: An Ohio inmate—and the clinical psychologist who was in love with him—were among five people indicted last month and charged with threatening a murder witness. “I’ve seen a lot of creative inmates trying to get released,” said Special Agent Eric Rardain, who investigated the case out of our Philadelphia Field Office, “but never in my 22 years of law enforcement have I seen anyone go to this extreme.” Nicholas Stanishia, who is serving a life sentence at the Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster, Ohio, apparently believed he could get out of jail if the man who saw him kill his ex-girlfriend recanted his testimony. In 1997, Stanishia murdered his former girlfriend and shot her then boyfriend, who survived and later testified to what he saw. Stanishia was on the... Read more →

Congress writes our laws. Not the President. President Obama is considering nothing less than an unprecedented power grab that ignores the Constitution, rejects common sense, and scorns the American people. He plans to use executive authority to unilaterally grant amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. This cannot stand. The Heritage Foundation is launching an urgent national drive to secure at least 200,000 signed open letters demanding that Congress act to defend the Constitution and reject this bad amnesty plan. And I’m asking for you to take action now. The simple fact is that our Constitution’s under attack. There is no time to wait. I urge you to sign this open letter to prove you don't approve of this Imperial Presidency. President Obama and his agencies, cabinet members, and czars are brazenly violating the Constitution. That's why Heritage's analysts are already doing the urgent work that must be done -- analyzing... Read more →

English: crop of File:Bgforhunting.jpg Taken by Dr. F Eugene Hester. Picture supplied by Fish and Wildlife Service Website. http://www.fws.gov/hunting/ (Photo credit: Wikipedia) November 19, 2014 The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters of the opportunity to create special memories as young hunters take to fields and forests with parents and mentors on New Jersey's Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Day this Saturday, November 22. The Youth Firearm Deer Hunt is one of New Jersey's eight special youth hunt days provided each year through the Division's Take a Kid Hunting Program. Youth hunt days are designated for upland game, waterfowl and turkey in addition to a Youth Archery Deer Hunt Day and the Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Day. The youth firearm hunt is an extension of the Six-day Firearm Season so no special season deer permit is required. The hunter must have a valid Youth Firearm Hunting License and... Read more →

English: Canada Geese (Branta canadensis), on pond in Mer Bleue Conservation Area, Ottawa, Ontario (Photo credit: Wikipedia) DOVER (Nov. 18, 2014) – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds waterfowlers that the next seasonal segment for hunting migratory ducks and Canada geese runs from Monday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 29. Other current or upcoming waterfowl seasons are: Ducks and Canada geese: Third season segment begins Friday, Dec. 12. Duck season closes Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015; Canada goose season closes Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015; Brant: Monday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, and Monday, Jan. 12-Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015; daily bag limit two; possession limit six; Snow geese: Season continues through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015; daily bag limit 25, no possession limit; includes Ross’ geese. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge open Monday, Wednesday and Friday with permission of refuge manager. Sea duck: Special season continues through Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 within... Read more →

New Jersey's eagle population continued to climb in 2014, to 156 pairs. The number of young broke the 200 mark, with 201 fledging from 145 known-outcome nests. Eagles nest in all counties except Essex and Hudson. The report also highlights the movements of eagles being tracked with satellite tags. In their first years after leaving the nest, they are moving far and wide across the northeast, from Maine to Maryland. The satellite-tracked eagles reveal new information about eagle habitat use, foraging and roosting locations. For details about the continuing recovery of eagles in NJ, and the efforts of the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, see the 2014 Eagle Project Report linked from http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/raptor_info.htm on the Division's website. WE NEED YOUR HELP The information compiled by the Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) is a powerful conservation tool for land-users and natural area... Read more →

November 19, 2014 The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife is notifying boaters, recreational and commercial fishermen and divers that thirty-six thousand cubic yards of dredge rock obtained from the Port Authority of NY & NJ, Howland Hook Marine Terminal Berth Deepening Project, will be deployed on the Shark River Reef Site beginning November 24 through December 31, 2014. The shale rock will be transported to the site and deployed by hopper scow at predetermined locations.In total, 10 hopper scow loads of rock will be deployed on the reef site as part of the division's Artificial Reef Program. During construction, tugs will be pulling large barges of shale bedrock. Work on the site will be continuous so boaters must constantly be aware of the reduced maneuverability of these tugs and allow them the right-of-way.Adding rock to the ocean floor provides much needed hard-structure habitat for fish, lobster and other marine... Read more →

New Jersey Department of Health Commemorates National Hospice and Palliative Care Month In observance of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of the first hospice in the United States, New Jersey Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd commends the work of palliative care and hospice services providers throughout the Garden State and encourages New Jerseyans to plan ahead for the treatment and care they would prefer near the end of life. Bringing the topic of end-of-life care into the national discourse and raising public understanding of the hospice mission to help patients and their families deal with advanced illness have been the focus of the hospice community since the first hospice opened its doors in Connecticut in 1974. Today New Jersey is home to 76 licensed hospice providers serving all 21 counties. They deliver compassionate, supportive care recognizing that the vast majority... Read more →

John Paul McKay (November 17, 1925 - November 19, 2014) John Paul McKay, of Gloucester Twp., passed peacefully with his family surrounding him on November 19, 2014. Age 89. Born November 17, 1925 in Alba, TX. Beloved husband of Sadie W. (nee Kennedy) for 68 years. Proud father of Joanne Elaine Hirst (Bill) of Williamstown, NJ and Linda Lee Stanton (Ray) of Griffin, GA. Devoted grandfather of Jennifer Gurski Levy, Dawn Warren, Suzanne Kolmetsky, Judd Stanton, and Amanda Washington, great grandfather of 10 and great great grandfather of 1. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a graduate of Emory High School. He was a Corporal with the Army Air Corps during World War II. Paul was a member of VFW Post 3620 in Gloucester City and of Chews United Methodist Church. He retired from Western Union. There will... Read more →

November 18, 2014 PHILADELPHIA — When the staff at Abington Memorial Hospital handed the breast cancer patient its new "Distress Thermometer" questionnaire, she instantly felt conflicted. How could she, an early-stage patient with a good prognosis, say how she was really feeling when she saw how much worse off others in the radiation-treatment waiting room were? She left it… Related articles Breast Cancer Patients Might Prefer 'Invisible Tattoo' Single Blood Test Could Speed Cancer Diagnosis Jefferson, Abington Health set to move closer toward merger Read more →

Courthouse News Service BY CHARLY HIMMEL RICHMOND, Va. (CN) - The Virginian-Pilot newspaper sued the FBI claiming the agency is wrongly withholding information on the training-related deaths of two hostage rescue team members. In a lawsuit filed in the federal court in Norfolk, Va., the newspaper's publisher and reporter Scott Daugherty claim the FBI improperly documents related to the May 17, 2013, deaths of agents Christopher Lorek and Stephen Shaw during a training exercise. Daugherty says he requested reports and memos on the incident in its immediate aftermath, but that request was denied by the agency 10 days later. A subsequent appeal to the Department of Justice was also denied earlier this year, the complaint says. The accident occurred at the Critical Incident Response Group headquarters in Quantico, Va., where the special agents fell while "fast-roping" out of a helicopter during a counterterrorism training exercise. According to the FBI, "the... Read more →

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane on Wednesday announced that her office disciplined about two dozen employees who either sent or received emails containing pornographic content over the last 18 months. In a statement, Kane said she had identified 31 workers whose emails were found to include sexually explicit content. Among them, she… Related articles Counterfeit Credit Card Ring Busted Camp Hill Borough Manager Charged for Allegedly Allowing Untreated Sewerage to be Discharged More Huntington County Heroin Suspects Arrested Five Pa. fireworks sellers caught in undercover consumer protection sweep Pennsylvania Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Payday Loan Scheme Read more →

WHAT WE THINK: You think of wardens who run New Jersey's jails as no-nonsense types who aren't easily intimidated, but at least two have already caved to threats from the ACLU and released illegal immigrants over the objections of federal authorities. At a time when illegals seem to be at the center of some of the… Related articles Poll: Should it be illegal for parents to curse habitually in front of kids? Nj News Commons: Chris Christie, Gop Mercenary New Jersey re-examining statute outlawing adults from cursing in front of kids Read more →

Seeing Eye® Puppy Will Greet Fans at Devils Games and Events MORRISTOWN, N.J. – The Devils and The Seeing Eye are teaming up to raise a yellow Labrador retriever puppy born at The Seeing Eye in March, giving him the name “N.J.,” a nod to the team’s mascot of the same name. The puppy will attend Devils games and special events this upcoming season with his volunteer puppy raisers and Devils season ticket holders, Jaime and David Hanf. “The Seeing Eye is grateful for the support it has received from the New Jersey Devils over the years,” said Seeing Eye President and CEO Jim Kutsch. “In addition to donations it has made to our program, the team has always welcomed our puppies at their games, which provides them with valuable socialization and experiences that help shape them into confident guide dogs.” The New Jersey Devils will offer discounted tickets to... Read more →