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 […]
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
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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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
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
When Vineland founder Charles K. Landis visited Egypt in early 1890, he had hoped the country’s climate would improve his health, which it did. But his stay there afforded an opportunity to experience a culture that had captured his imagination and that of the world’s during the 19th century. In his youth, five decades earlier,
Recently, I was surprised to find myself worked up over an opinion piece by Columbia University history professor Matthew Connelly that ran in the New York Times in early February. It highlighted the fact that the National Archives is letting a boatload of government records be destroyed and deleted. Of specific interest to Connelly was
(StatePoint) While many people look forward to the start of Daylight Saving time (DST), making the actual shift is not always so simple for your body, mind or schedule. Here are a few ways to “spring forward” with ease: 1. Expect mornings to be a bit touch and go for the first several days. You
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With an eye on the future of philanthropy in South Jersey, Inspira Health announced the recent merger of its Cumberland/Salem and Gloucester County fundraising arms. The new entity, Inspira Health Foundation, will continue the critical work of its predecessors, raising money and awareness in support of Inspira Health’s crucial programs, patient services, cutting-edge technology and
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Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul has announced a new regulation, “Removing the Inability to Communicate in English as an Education Category.” It updates a disability rule that was more than 40 years old and did not reflect work in the modern economy. This final rule has been in the works for a number of years
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