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Home Country: Do I look stoo-pid?

gloucestercitynews.net | March 13, 2019

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Slim Randles | CNBNews Contributor

 

   “Comin’ up on Saint Paddy’s Day, boys,” Windy said, coming in on final approach to an empty chair. Perfect two-point landing. Loretta filled his cup with fresh and he reared back and addressed the members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank. “Almost here, yessir. But this one ain’t gonna be like the last one … not by a strong shot. Lead us not into configuration, thass what I always say.”

  Well, yes he does, actually. In fact, expanding the world’s vocabulary seems to be the life mission of our old cowboy camp cook and philosopher, Alphonse “Windy” Wilson. And dang, he’s good at it.

 

KU Department of Geography to Host Talk and Book Signing with National Geographic Explorer

 and TED Fellow Dr. M. Jackson

CNBNewsnet | March 6, 2019

KUTZTOWN, PA ( Kutztown University's Department of Geography is pleased to host Dr. M. Jackson, National Geographic Society Explorer, TED Fellow, geographer, glaciologist, environmental educator and author of The Secret Lives of Glaciers (2019). Dr. M. Jackson's talk will take place on Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. in room 145 of Boehm Science Building. Following the talk will be a Q&A session with questions from the audience, both in-person and online, as well as a book signing. The event is free and open to the public. In addition to the campus community, local colleges, high schools, and environmental/conservation groups are especially encouraged to attend.

Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Participates in “Read Across America” Week

Bergen County, N.J. – Over the last week, members of the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office visited fourteen public elementary schools across the county to participate in “Read Across America” week as part of Sheriff Anthony Cureton’s ongoing effort to continue strengthening ties between the community and law enforcement.

IS YOUR LOVE LETTER SWOON-WORTHY ENOUGH TO WIN A TIFFANY RING?

In the era of online dating, Cupid's age-old trappings like hand-written love notes have fallen by the wayside. But this timeless display of affection will never go out of style. Given the rarity, a love letter could be just what you need to win over that crush, rekindle the romance, or even show your squad-love for Galentine's Day. When was the last time you told someone you loved how you really felt?  Where do you even begin?

Luckily, expert writers Dalma Heyn and Richard Marek have your back.  

This husband and wife team of New York Times best-selling authors are sharing insight and advice to communicating love in the digital age.  

Whether it's platonic or romantic, Heyn and Marek will show your audience secrets to crafting the perfect love letter, the three things every lover note must have, and the complexity of communicating love in the age of Tinder. They also have examples of hilarious "worst ever" letters that encourage the audience to respond with their own "worst evers."

ABOUT THE 2019 LOVE LETTER CONTEST:

Winter Programs at Gloucester City Library

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Voorhees Branch Library Roof Replacement Underway

(Voorhees, NJ) (January 6, 2019)– The Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System currently has limited parking in order to accommodate a project to replace the building’s roof.

“There is a large crane in the customer parking lot that is severely limiting parking at this time,” said Freeholder Bill Moen, liaison to the Camden County Library System. “It will remain there for most of next week, and will return toward the end of the project in about two weeks.”

Voorhees Branch Library Roof Replacement Underway

(Voorhees, NJ) – The Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System currently has limited parking in order to accommodate a project to replace the building’s roof.

Upcoming Events at the Philadelphia Library

Parkway Central Library/1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

 

Upcoming Events at Parkway Central Library

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

11:00 a.m.

Preschool Storytime!

3:00 p.m.

A Free Tour of Philadelphia: The Changing City Exhibition

4:00 p.m.

Young Authors' Club

7:30 p.m.

H.W. Brands | Heirs of the Founders: The Epic Rivalry of Henry Clay, John Calhoun and Daniel Webster, the Second Generation of American Giants

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

It’s a Matter of Life and Death:

Growing Up in a Funeral Home and What I Learned Since 

 

by Lawrence J. (Gus) Danks (GCHS -1963)

 

Available on Amazon.com as a paperback and also as a Kindle e-book. (Kindle e-books can be viewed on tablets and phones, as well as on Kindle devices.)

The paperback is $9.97. The e-book is $2.99.

 

The Amazon book ordering page for it is HERE:

 

The book is not intended to be a money making effort, but one to help the reader find more happiness in life, assuage some of the natural curiosity about funeral homes that many have, and also to provide a source of encouragement to those facing serious illness or who are recovering from the loss of a family member or friend.

Gloucester City Library Garden Beautification

by Gloucester City  Library Director Wen Gu

WHO: YOU!

WHAT: The Gloucester City Library is looking for creative minds to design and implement a beautification of our Corner Garden!  We’re looking for residents to design a layout for the Garden.  Once designs are submitted, the library’s Board of Trustees will vote on a winning design.  After a design is chosen, the public will have a chance to get hands on with the project and actually implement the design.  

Seaport Museum: Moby-Dick Marathon

October 19-20, 2018 

PHILADELPHIA PA (October 13, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Join Independence Seaport Museum and The Rosenbach for a great white whale of a celebration! Spanning a full 24 hours, Herman Melville's masterpiece will be read in its entirety, accompanied by a boatload of food and fun activities for all ages.  

BLACK LIVES MATTER ACTIVIST DERAY MCKESSON DISCUSSES NEW BOOK

IN AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION ON
KIMMEL CENTER CULTURAL CAMPUS
OCTOBER 6, 2018

(Philadelphia, PA, September 2018)(CNBNewsnet) – Internationally recognized Black Lives Matter activist and host of the podcast Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson will come to the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. in support of his debut book On the Other Side of Freedom: The Case for Hope. During the On the Other Side of Freedom Tour, Mckesson will draw from his own experiences as an organizer, educator, and public official to discuss issues of culture, social justice, and politics.

Reading, Writing, and Summer Nights at Saint Rose of Lima Parish

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Written by Matthew Janis

Oh, those summer nights — biking, swimming, roasting marshmallows — oh, and at Saint Rose of Lima Parish in Haddon Heights, reading and writing, too.

For the past 15 years, the parish’s annual Summer Literacy Program has students from kindergarten to eighth grade gathering every Tuesday for reading and writing sessions.

Book spotlights pivotal Postal Inspection Case

 

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(August 20, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--A new book highlights a Postal Inspection Service investigation that changed law enforcement’s understanding of organized crime operations.

Gloucester City Author Offers Sixth of Series

 

by CNBNewsnet Staff

  
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (August 10, 2018)--Gloucester City resident Dawn O. Watson began writing about the mythical town of "Pi, NJ" while caring for her mother in her home.

   "I needed something to do while keeping my mother company. She wanted me to sit with her all day while she watched television," Mrs. Watson said. "I got a set of headphones to block the sound and set up my laptop in whatever room she occupied. And then, I wrote."

   The series became more popular when Gloucester City artist Amy D'apice, began designing the covers for the books. 

   "The new book is called, 'The Piper of Pi' and centers on one of the more colorful, recurring characters, James Dupree. Amy captured him beautifully, standing on the pier playing his bagpipes," Mrs. Watson continued. 

   "Locals will easily identify streets, landmarks, and some of the characters in town. It's such a fun series to write," she said. 

   In addition to the Pi series, there is a book about caring for her mother, a dog training book, and a post-apocalyptic book called Ezekiel: 38. Its sequel, Ezra: 7 will be available in late October. 

The books are available on goodreads.com, Amazon.com, at your local library (currently available at the Gloucester City Public Library), or ordered at any bookstore. Also available in eBook form.

Pictured: The cover of The Piper of Pi. Art by Amy Williams D'apice

The Gloucester City Library Your Local Source for Digital Books, Audiobooks, Movies, TV Shows Etc.

 

The Gloucester City Library, located at Bergen Street and the Railroad

GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (July 8, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Did you know that The Gloucester City Public Library offers a program that provides Library Card holders access to millions of titles in digital books, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and television shows? With Hoopla, Gloucester City Library patrons can instantly borrow great content from anywhere at anytime. 

Stop by to see us if you need a Library Card or give us a call, 856-456-4181, if you just need to set your four digit pin. Visit our website at www.gcpl.us 

RiverPark Pub Promotes Local Talent, Organizations

RPP: The Place to Be!

by CNBNewsnet Staff

 

(CNBNewsnet)GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (July 2, 2018)--  RiverPark Pub, located at 200 Jersey Avenue in Gloucester City has been giving back to the community since it was established in early 2017. Local bands dominate the evening scene while church organizations and creative groups enjoy the venue after the dinner crowd has made its way over to the bar for a nightcap.

Hosted by Michael Soll, RiverPark also encourages activist groups such as the Gloucester City Town Watch to schedule their meetings in the cozy upstairs banquet room.

Set some time aside on Tuesday, July 10 and enjoy their dinner special 2 FOR TUESDAY (2 entrees, soup or salad, and desserts for $20), and meet local author Dawn O Watson who will be there to sign and sell her novels at a discounted cost of $8.00! 
Novels include:

 

Mighty Writers Expands to Camden City

 

CAMDEN CITY NJ (June 19, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Next month, the award-winning Mighty Writers will expand beyond Philadelphia for the first time with a new location in Camden City, New Jersey. The student literacy non-profit's new permanent location - their fifth - will be based in the Nick Virgilio Writers House (1801 Broadway) in the Waterfront South section of the city.

Top-Selling Book On Bill Clinton Rape Pulled From Amazon’s Kindle Store

 

E-book scrubbed without warning

(Infowars) – Juanita Broaddrick, who says Bill Clinton raped her in 1978, has had her top-selling book pulled from the Kindle Store.

The print version of the book, You’d Better Put Some Ice On That: How I Survived Being Raped by Bill Clinton, is still for sale but the e-book that was #1 on Kindle is no longer available.

In a June 12 Facebook post, Broaddrick asked if Amazon was “deliberately trying to silence” her book, noting that Amazon owns the publisher they blamed for the book’s disappearance.

Local Author Expands Genre, Pens Post-Apocalyptic Novel About Seniors

 

   GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (June 8, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)--Local author Dawn O Watson’s newest novel, “Ezekiel: 38” switches gears from her series about a small town (the Pi series) and tells of the destruction of young people and those of high intellect, with a gas known as N65.

   The story is told from the perspective of a 67 year old widow residing in Philadelphia. When the gas destroys everything in its path with the exception of senior citizens and those with fewer neurons, she attempts to make a new life. Barbara Hanson finds other survivors, but some have turned to destructive means to cope with the new normal.

   This is Watson’s eighth novel.

   In the Pi series, readers are quick to recognize the little town of Pi as Gloucester City, NJ. Popular because of local landmarks, the series currently offers five novels, with the sixth, “The Piper of Pi”, due out in late June.

New Book: THE JERSEY SHORE by Dominick Mazzagetti

 

In The Jersey Shore, Dominick Mazzagetti provides a modern re-telling of the history, culture, and landscapes of this famous region, from the 1600s to the present. The Shore, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, became a national resort in the late 1800s and contributes enormously to New Jersey’s economy today. The devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012 underscored the area’s central place in the state’s identity and the rebuilding efforts after the storm restored its economic health. 

Gloucester Township Introduces GTWheels Sustainable Bike Library

 in Partnership with Camden County and Cross Country Connection TMA

 

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ May 24, 2018 (CNBNewsnet)– Gloucester Township, in partnership with Camden County and Cross County Connection TMA, is excited to introduce the GTWheels Sustainable Bike Library. The press conference will take place at the Lakeland Complex (508 Lakeland Road, Gloucester Township, NJ) at 11:00 am.

Traveling Planetarium Visits Bellmawr Branch Library May 16

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(Voorhees, NJ) – The Bellmawr branch of the Camden County Library System will host the Dome Theater, a portable HD planetarium. Visitors to this unique theater will be surrounded with stunning visuals and out-of-this-world knowledge.

Program on Victor Talking Machine Company Founder Eldridge Reeves Johnson

 

CAMDEN CITY NJ (May 10,2018)(CNBNewsnet)--The Camden County Historical Society will host the program “Just for the Record: Eldridge Reeves Johnson” on Sunday, May 20^th at 2 p.m. During this multimedia one man show, performer Christopher Andrew Maier will channel Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of Victor Talking Machine Company (later RCA). The event is free and open to the public.

Author Releases Suspense Novel About Journalist Caught in International Plot

William Brazzel unravels the story of reporter facing down international terror group in a new book

 

MORRISTOWN, N.J. (April 16, 2018)(CNBNewsnet)– A New Jersey-based writer has released his debut political suspense novel that unravels the action-packed story of an investigative journalist who finds himself at the center of an international conflict.

In “Conflux: Threat from the Troika,” author William Brazzel follows the story of ex-special forces officer Sean Carrol – a reporter who becomes entangled in an intricate terror plot after powerful paramilitary organization Deutsche Christen kidnaps his niece and nephew. Upon receiving a demand for an interview from the organization’s seemingly indomitable and ruthless leader Carl Dietrich in exchange for his family members’ safety, Carrol must navigate the rocky political terrain of a terrorist group on the cusp of overthrowing the U.S. government.

The Jersey Shore by Dominick Mazzagetti

With warmer weather approaching, go "down the shore" with The Jersey Shore: The Past, Present & Future of a National Treasure  by Dominick Mazzagetti (Rutgers University Press; publishes May 2018). 

Dominick will sign/discuss The Jersey Shore at:

Children’s Book About Befriending a Syrian Refugee Celebrates Premiere Grand Launch

at Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie on April 15, 2018

Author Kevin Christofora will celebrate the debut his new children’s book, ‘Amira Can Catch,' which deals with inclusiveness and diversity at Barnes & Noble in Poughkeepsie on April 15, 2018.

Kevin Christofora's "The Hometown All-Stars" children's book series offers children a number of important lessons, including: self-esteem, self-confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, the importance of role models, and winning and losing.  In his newest children’s book, ‘Amira Can Catch’ Christofora tackles what can arguably be called the most important lessons yet: that Americans come from many backgrounds, that inclusivity is important, even in the schoolyard, and the importance of befriending someone who is new or different.

 

Slim Randles' Home Country: What's Wrong, Windy?

Slim Randles | CNBNewsnet

 

  Windy Wilson came in to the philosophy counter just about the time we’d finished the hash browns with chile on the side. Red, of course. Windy looked terrible.

  “What’s wrong, Windy?”

  “These here folks today …” he said. And we gulped a bit when we hear a sentence begun that way. “Folks today…” he sounded resigned, “they don’t ever try to unnerstand folks who ain’t perzackly like them. And people who have a leetle handiclap? Fergit it!”

  Yep. Windy talks like that.

Michael Dooling, of Audubon, Renowned Illustrator and Author of Children's Books

 
Michael Dooling is a renowned lllustrator & Author of Children’s Books who resides in Audubon, New Jersey. He is well known for his dramatic and historically accurate illustrations. Michael is the illustrator of over 65 books and the author of five including Young Thomas Edison, The Great Horseless Carriage Race and George Washington’s Army and Me. In 2013, Michael was selected to a Top Ten List of Great Author Visits by the Pennsylvania School Library Association.

Joy Junction Founder Uncloaks Hidden Truths about the Homeless in New Book

Meet the addicts, abuse survivors, mentally-disturbed street people, and lost souls who enter Joy Junction’s doors in search of asylum, shelter, a hot meal, and a new direction for their lives. Fallen on hard times, they’ve remained faceless, their dreams unheard—until now.

Enumclaw, WA—What does being homeless in America look like? Dr. Jeremy Reynalds knows. Immigrating to America with fifty dollars in his pocket in 1982, he ended up homeless on the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Four years later, Reynalds founded Joy Junction, never envisioning that it would become Albuquerque’s largest emergency shelter for the homeless, a shining model of a rescue mission. “It was there that God brought some amazing people into my life,” he explains, “who encouraged me to begin my ministry. My calling to work with the homeless began to emerge.”In his newest book on being homeless in America, Tell Them Who We Are: What You’ve Never Understood about the Homeless (But Must), [2018 Redemption Press], Dr. Reynalds reveals the shocking truth about the brave soul survivors we meet on our cities’ streets.

 

Judicial Watch Sues For FBI Docs on Comey Book Deal

Washington, DC) — Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Justice Department for FBI records about former Director James Comey’s book, which he signed to write in August 2017 and is set for publication in April 2018 (Judicial Watch v. U.S. Department of Justice, (No. 1:18-cv-00220)).  The suit also seeks records of communications between Comey and the FBI prior to and regarding Comey’s controversial June 2017 testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Free Library Exhibition Puts Philadelphia Theatre History on Display

By Daniel Boulos

With the launching of Philly Theatre Week, the public will have an opportunity not only to experience a wide variety of performances and special events at affordable prices, but also to connect with Philadelphia’s rich theatrical history. Beginning February 8 and running through February 17, the Free Library’s Rare Book Department and Theatre Collection will present a pop-up exhibition entitled “A Look at the History of Philadelphia Theatre.”

CNB BUSINESS NEWS:Hallmark is more than century old but has it lost its emotional heart online?

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PHILADELPHIA — Hallmark turned 108 years old last month. With more than a century as an emotional connector, the conglomerate with $4 billion in annual sales creates 10,000 new and redesigned greeting cards every year. On Valentine's Day, this Wednesday, Hallmark's busiest day of the year along with Mother's Day, it plans to roll out new…

New book THE DOUGLASS CENTURY celebrates Rutger's 100 years of women's education

 

The Douglass Century: Transformation of the Women’s College at Rutgers University by Kayo Denda, Mary Hawkesworth, and Fernanda Perrone, foreword by Carol Christ (Rutgers University Press; March 2018) celebrates 100 years since the founding of the college. In September 1918, what was then called the New Jersey College for Women opened its doors to 54 students.

Galloway, NJ Author Publishes War Novel

In This Novel a Staff Sergeant in the Vietnam War Tries to Survive on a Dangerous Mission

Nightmare, a new book by Robert E. Ford, Jr., has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

 

Based on the author’s real-life experiences during – and after – the Viet Nam War, Nightmare follows enlisted man Jack Butler on a mission into dangerous territory, with enemy fighters on the move. Despite the reckless actions of an inexperienced “cherry” lieutenant, Staff Sergeant Butler tries desperately against the odds to accomplish the mission and keep his men alive. As the enemy closes in, Butler and his platoon risk their lives and show exemplary bravery to accomplish their task.

Mount Laurel, NJ Author Publishes Short Story Collection

In This Book Short Stories with Humor Will Bring Happiness to One’s Day

Souvenirs: Inside, Out, a new book by TC King, has been released by RoseDog Books.

 

Short stories may not often need explanation. Yet, in their brevity, the short stories of Souvenirs: Inside, Out, will bring laughter, remembrances and infuse an otherwise dull day with philosophy.  Many of these stories are small quips, using author TC King’s children and various individuals she has encountered of the years as the leads in various scenarios.

Philadelphia, PA Author Publishes Dancing Memoir

In This Memoir a Woman Looks at Her Life in Dance

I’ll Die Dancing, a new book by Fay Siravo, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

 

From the first time she experienced the world of dance, author Fay Siravo knew that she loved it. Despite the hardships of life, she continued dancing, and it brought her joy. Her story serves as an example to the reader by showing how to enjoy life even when it is tough.

Newly Released The Garden State Gangland :The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey

 

(CNBNewsnet)--The Mafia in the United States might be a shadow of its former self, but in the New York/New Jersey metro area, there are still wiseguys and wannabes working scams, extorting businesses, running gambling, selling drugs, and branching out into white collar crimes.

 

And they are continuing a tradition that’s over 100 years old. Some of the most powerful mobsters on a national level were from New Jersey, and they spread their tentacles down to Florida, across the Atlantic, and out to California.

 

And many of the stories have never been told. Deitche weaves his narrative through significant, as well as some lesser-known, mob figures who were vital components in the underworld machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books:Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life

 

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WASHINGTON, DC—With both wisdom and wit, Barbara Hannah Grufferman challenges readers to take control of their lives in her new book, Love Your Age: The Small-Step Solution to a Better, Longer, Happier Life (National Geographic/AARP, February 2018). Here Grufferman, a nationally recognized advocate for positive living, offers small, practical tips—backed by science—encouraging readers to become their best selves.

 

With frank advice about everything from health to relationships to sex to plastic surgery, Grufferman motivates readers to stay driven and committed to achieving their personal goals. Free of hype, this book is for anyone who has ever thought:

GLOUCESTER CITY LIBRARY HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

2017 Holiday Food Drive

Gloucester City Library is holding a holiday food drive in cooperation with the Food Bank of South Jersey from NOW through January 5, 2018.

Please visit the Library with a donaton of nutritious, non-perishable food items.
Click here for a list of food items you can donate.

A collection bin is conveniently located in the Library.

HELP WANTED: Job Openings at Gloucester City Library

Part Time Position

The Gloucester City Library is seeking a motivated and customer service minded part-time children service library associate to work 10-20 hours/week at $20.00/hr. Click here to learn more.

 Full-Time Position

The Gloucester City Library is seeking an energetic, self-motivated librarian to fill a full-time Children/Teen Librarian position. Click here to learn more.

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Home Country: THE MIRACLE

Slim Randles | CNBNEWSNET

 

It began the way most miracles do: by accident or the hand of God, take your pick.
It might have been the weather, at least partly. For December, the day had been almost balmy and warm. You know, sweaters instead of heavy coats. No mittens in sight.

Then there were Christmas lights on the stores, and that little bunch of Girl Scouts out raising money in front of the Read Me Now bookstore. Jasper Blankenship was inside going through the books to fortify his cabin’s library for winter and sat, listening with a smile to the girls as they laughed and waited for customers that weren’t really coming along too briskly.

The Greatest Disaster You Never Heard Of: December 6,1917 - The Halifax Explosion

 

Looking north from a grain elevator towards Acadia Sugar Refinery, circa 1900, showing the area later devastated by the 1917 explosion (courtesy of Wikipedia)

 

 

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Very few Americans are aware of The Great Halifax Explosion, and as time has gone by, many fewer Canadians too. The merchant vessel Mont Blanc was contracted to carry World War I munitions from Brooklyn to Halifax, then to Bordeaux. To prevent U-boats from entering "The Narrows" at Halifax Harbor, metal gates were dropped into the sea at night to prevent U-boats, or any other ships, from entering or leaving. Mont Blanc arrived too late to get into the harbor on December 5th, so they had to wait until the next morning.

A Guide to New Jersey's Most Colorful Real-Life Mobsters

by Seth Ferranti

Major federal busts of the Bonanno and Gambino families earlier this month and the DeCavalcante family in 2015 suggest there’s there’s still a fair amount of Mafia activity in New York and New Jersey. But it's nothing on the scale of 40 or 50 years ago, when taking kickbacks from made guys was just how mayors got things got done. La Cosa Nostra diminished over time for a variety of reasons, from better law-enforcement to cultural assimilation to bloody infighting to changing economics. But even as the mob’s time-honored rackets started to run dry and The Sopranos convinced your baby-boomer parents to subscribe to HBO, New Jersey's real-life mafiosos remained a poorly understood bunch.

Camden County Library System Offering Cards to Those Displaced by Hurricane Maria

Voorhees, NJ) – The Camden County Library System is issuing temporary library cards to individuals that have been displaced by Hurricane Maria.

“Residents of Puerto Rico that have been displaced by the devastation left by Hurricane Maria and are staying with family or friends in Camden County are invited to use the services of the Camden County Library System,” said Freeholder Bill Moen, liaison to the Camden County Library System. “We all need to do our part to help bring a sense of normality to these individuals as they rebuild their lives. This is just one small way that we can help reach out to them by providing them access to a local library.”

Camden County Library’s Biggest Fall Book Sale Oct. 18 - 21

(Voorhees, NJ) –The Voorhees branch of the Camden County Library System will hold its biggest and longest book sale to date. This year’s sale will not only feature more books, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks than ever before, an extra day has been added. The sale will take place from Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 21.

“Every year the sale gets bigger and bigger, and now it’s getting longer too,” said Freeholder Bill Moen, liaison to the Camden County Library System. “With so many books and items to choose from, we know you will find something here for every member of your family.”

 

 

Cory Booker, a Member of the 'Political Elite', Rolling in the Money

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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Cory Booker received $325,000 in royalties last year from his book, "United," according to his most recent financial disclosure form. Booker, D-N.J., received an extension and filed his form last month.

Lawmakers are required to disclose their personal finances annually.

The senator had received $400,000 in royalties for the book in 2015.…

Mafia captain-turned-wired-snitch 'Fat Rat' Ronald Previte dead at 73 | The Japan Times

 

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Previte, an imposing man who stood 6-foot-2 and weighed nearly 300 pounds, wore a hidden microphone beginning in 1997 and recorded hundreds of conversations for the FBI while leading a double life as a made member of the Mafia.

 

He freely admitted to a 30-year career in crime, including gambling, loan-sharking, extortion, drug trafficking and prostitution.

Previte testified he would meet FBI agents in a hotel, get the recording device strapped to his body, attend a mob meeting and then return to the hotel to be debriefed and return the equipment.

He couldn’t wear the wire at certain social functions because “there was a lot of hugging and kissing,” Previte said.

Previte’s recordings led to the indictment of Merlino and another mob boss, Ralph Natale, in 1999. Natalie then became a government witness and testified 14 days in the Merlino trial.

The FBI paid Previte about $500,000 for his work, prompting mob lawyers to criticize his testimony as “bought and paid for.” He defended the money as “hazardous duty pay.”

Previte, who was born in Philadelphia but lived most of his life in Hammonton, New Jersey, was a corrupt Philadelphia police officer in the 1960s and ’70s, extorting traffic violators, shaking down tavern owners and stripping impounded cars.

Forced to resign around 1979, Previte worked as a security guard for an Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino — swiping cash and chips — then fixed horse races while employed at a New Jersey racetrack.

Previte was arrested for theft in 1985, but the charges were dropped after he agreed to work with New Jersey state police. Previte informed on Philadelphia boss John Stanfa — who had initiated him into the Mafia — before turning his sights on successors Natale and Merlino.

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CAWP Experts Comment on New Clinton Book

August 30, 2017     

 

What Happened , the new book by Hillary Clinton, will be released on September 12, but with early excerpts already published, the memoir from the first woman to represent her party as a general election presidential candidate is generating significant advance buzz. Four experts from the Center for American Women and Poltiics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, are available to discuss the book in the context of the 2016 election and the role of gender in American politics and government.

NASA senior scientist crushes Gore's new climate-change book

Al Gore WASHINGTON – A leading climate skeptic's newly self-

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published e-book challenging the science behind Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Sequel" is drastically outselling the film's companion book on Amazon. The former vice-president's book, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power," was ranked 16,459th among paid Amazon e-books on Friday. Meanwhile, climatologist Roy W. Spencer's e-book, "An Inconvenient…