Moments in Time

Letter writing has become a lost art over the past half-century, largely due to technological advancements and the immediacy of texts, e-mails and messaging. Classified as a part of the literary genre belles lettres, correspondence can be a reflective style of writing similar to the essay but always the result of an exchange between two

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Our Bubbles

Thanksgiving Past: Up until about 10 years ago, our large extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles, parents and grandparents celebrated Thanksgiving at the family homestead. Living on a farm, we sat down to a meal that spelled the end of another growing season. Thinking back on all the work and effort that went into the

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Researchers Study Coronavirus Response in Prisons and Jails

A more centralized, uniform response to combating the COVID-19 pandemic in American prisons and jails is required to curb the spread across an especially vulnerable incarcerated population, according to new Rutgers University–Camden research. “The American criminal justice system is really a misnomer; it is not a single system, but comprised of thousands of federal, state,

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Inmates, Officers Test Positive; Cumberland Jail is No. 1 in Jersey

Stuart Alterman, attorney for PBA Local 231, last week disclosed that nearly 40 inmates and 11 correctional police officers have tested positive for Covid-19, more than quadrupling numbers from a week prior. According to unnamed sources within the Cumberland County Jail, approximately 39 inmates, 11 officers, and one civilian have tested positive for coronavirus. “The

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Here are some essential tips for sellers and aspiring homebuyers. Make sure you also lean into your trusted real estate professional (hopefully me) for additional insight and guidance. Smart Strategies for Sellers: Putting a home up for sale can be stressful, and some owners have a hard time making objective decisions when it matters most.

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Calendar Pages

Halloween has come and gone in our house, and it was a blast. Our oldest son, George, came down from Brooklyn to trick-or-treat with wife Kate and our three-year-old grandson, Ben. When they arrived, Ben was frenetic. His parents had explained the custom of dressing in costume and visiting homes to ask for treats. Usually,

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Influencer Marketing

Despite reports on the growth of influencer marketing last year, it appears that this marketing channel could be becoming less effective. Some research found that influencer engagement rates dropped significantly from 2019 to 2020. And some marketers reported seeing a consistent downward trend in conversion rates last year. Pandemic budget cuts certainly aren’t helping influencer

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