1918 Spanish Flu

There were no signs yet of panic. Health department authorities agreed that it was best to close all public facilities so as to prevent an outbreak. Hope prevailed, since months earlier the first wave proved to be less dangerous than expected. What no one at the time knew was that the second strain had mutated, […]

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Organic Yards

Organic Land Care is a holistic approach to landscaping that improves the natural resources of a site by fostering cycling of resources, promoting ecological balance, and conserving biodiversity. The question of what “organic” actually means can lead to a lot of confusion. Organic land care is not simply about the type of fertilizer or pesticide

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Sound Bites on Food

March is National Nutrition Month and two experts at Rutgers University–Camden have good advice for anyone trying to eat healthier foods. Terri-Ann Kelly is an assistant professor of nursing at Rutgers University–Camden, where she is an expert in nutrition, obesity, and weight management. She also researches strategies to encourage African Americans to adhere to a

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In “Control”

Here is a good morning in my life. I woke up early enough to get a shower and pack a lunch for my son, Greg. As he is autistic, he does not like changes in his routine. I went downstairs with a full laundry bag, passing Greg lounging on the couch. I lugged the laundry

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National Outlook

Welcome to the beginning of a new decade! Although it is impossible to predict the future, by going over the latest market trends experts can use this information to provide some insight on what to expect in the months ahead. There have been several significant changes over the past 15 years that indicate a steady

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For Our Veterans

They leave behind their homes and loved ones. They leave behind relationships formed over lifetimes and work that took years of their time and effort. They leave behind the safety and comfort of their world, and they run headlong into uncertainty and difficulty—challenges impossible to plan for and risks too great to imagine. They reshape

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Finding Your Calm

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, the following expert from Rutgers University–Camden offers this discussion of a fundamental, psychological basis of coronavirus fears, as well as the power of nostalgia as a way to cope during a quarantine and other periods of isolation. Andrew Abeyta, an assistant professor of psychology at Rutgers University–Camden, affirms

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Together in Crisis

As I write this on March 14, 2020, Cumberland County and the surrounding region in southern New Jersey has not been directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic—that is to say, there are no known cases of any individual testing positive. Indirect effects, however, have been on the scale that most of us, in our lifetimes,

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In High Demand

With the demand for skilled trade workers growing nationwide, you may be looking to launch your career, change professional paths, or hone current skills in order to advance in your industry. As you go about the process, consider these few myths and facts about landing a skilled trade job: • Myth: It will be hard

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Spring and Summer

The buzz is beginning. No, it’s too early for the sound of bees. It’s the initial ramping up of promotions of Main Street Vineland’s spring and summer events. Subcommittees are starting to meet, the word is getting out on social media, and it’s time to start beating the drum. Three events initially come to mind

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