Are we genetically programmed or are we just influenced by our social surroundings and experiences? This controversy is usually overlooked, but has grown to become a heated debate. Psychologists have extensively studied personality and are split by whether our traits are determined by heredity or the environment. Although both sides have proven to have valid…
I attended the beautiful fireworks display in Clark on July 4th. As a veteran I was very disturbed that they didn't begin the fireworks display with the National Anthem.
By David K. Rehbein A young girl picking daisies opens one of the most infamous political ads ever devised. It is suggested her life is about to end violently and quickly as a nuclear mushroom cloud appears.
The House recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), an important step toward protecting our environment and building a clean energy economy.
In recent months, I have maintained my strong convictions in serving the best interests of the 19th legislative district by focusing on an endless spectrum of constituent services which have included our continued efforts of providing assistance to over 1,500 families in the district facing foreclosure.
As we celebrate Independence Day, it is fitting that we free our government from the irrelevant cackling of the opposition party and legalized system of bribery that is commonly called, ‘lobbying.’
RAHWAY—Either somebody is lying or several government entities are acting contrary to the public interest, and although we like reporting good news there are times when citizens need to know the ugly truth in its entirety.
By Ronald G. Rios Middlesex County Freeholder Chairperson, Committee of Public Health and Education It is a well-known fact that Americans volunteer to assist their community after emergencies and disasters. Now that the World Health Organization has declared the current novel H1N1 Influenza A virus (also known as Swine Flu) as a pandemic, volunteers are…
Given the urgency and severity of the financial crisis, it is not surprising that most policymakers have to date been focused on here-and-now tactical initiatives to stabilize the financial system, rather than laying the foundation for a more sound and better regulated system in the future.
Financial illiteracy has become an epidemic. According to a recent report from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, more than 40 percent of Americans grade themselves a C, D or F on their knowledge of personal finance issues.
