Today is the final day of 2010, a year many will be happy to put behind them. Though officials are touting signs of economic recovery, for too many unemployed workers they’re not coming soon enough.
‘Easy Does It’ That’s The Basic Rule For Effective New Year’s Resolutions
by staff report •
As the year 2010 draws to a close, many of us are thinking about how to break old habits in the New Year.
Writer’s Block: Revolutions Or Resolutions?
by Corinne Wnek •
I don’t know what it is about New Year’s Eve that puts me in such a funk. Am I the only one who feels like this? One minute I’m flying high on Christmas only to begin my descent on December 31.
Remembering The Past: New Year’s Eve In 1950
by Diane Harrison •
SOUTH AMBOY-In December 1950, Police Chief David Quinlin had cops present for special protection at the sleigh riding streets in the city. They were stationed at South Feltus Street, Stockton Street, Center Street and Conover Street.
Community Calendar
by staff report •
Blood Drive • Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. –3 p.m. – Woodbridge Elks, 665 Rahway Rd., Woodbridge, will host a blood drive. Info: 1-800-933-2566
Negative Blood Donors Positively Needed
by staff report •
NEW BRUNSWICK — New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of the New York Blood Center (NYBC) calls all negative blood types to donate at the New Brunswick donor room at 167 New Street on Sunday, Jan. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All donors will receive unique “positively negative” T-shirts after donating.
Your Friends May Be Affecting Your Weight
by staff report •
(SPM Wire) Is obesity contagious? Can you catch it from your friends? And if you have skinny friends, can this help you lose weight?
Pediatrics Department Offers Winter Safety Advice
by staff report •
LIVINGSTON – Walking through the park after a snowfall, ice skating, sledding or skiing are just a few of the activities many people enjoy participating in during the winter months. But as fun as these activities can be, they can also be very dangerous.
EarthTalk®
by staff report •
Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain what “fracking” is with regard to natural gas exploration and why it is controversial? — Jonas Kern, Bellevue, WA
