By Bill Evans – NJ.com

Zach Braddock made the major leagues at the young age of 22, but that doesn\’t mean it wasn\’t a long road for the left-handed pitcher from Gloucester Catholic. He underwent Tommy John surgery between his junior and senior high school seasons and faced injury problems that limited his time on the mound in the first few years of his professional career. But in the last two years after starting the 2008 season in A-ball, Braddock has shot up through the Milwaukee Brewers\’ minor league system, making his major-league debut in May. He arrived in Philadelphia a short ride over the Walt Whitman Bridge from where he played his high school and legion ball on Friday looking forward to the chance to pitch in front of friends and family. \”It\’s why I went to high school where I did,\” said Braddock. \”I wanted the smaller school, but also the program. I grew up in the baseball realm, I wanted to put myself in this position. I was hoping to get here. It\’s what I\’ve dreamed of.

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BELLMAWR, NJ, Aug 31, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Island Breeze International, Inc. /quotes/comstock/11k!ibii (IBII 0.51, +0.26, +104.00%) , an entertainment cruise development company, has provided an update regarding the previously announced joint venture and investment agreement. The company announced that it has received confirmation that the investor intends to complete its obligations under this agreement on or before the end of September 2010.

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Bishop Joseph Galante formally announced today that the parishes of St. John, Collingswood, and Holy Saviour, Westmont, will unite and the new parish resulting from the consolidation, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, will be established Oct. 6, 2010.

Thousands of bikers will roll into the Wildwoods for this Annual Motorcycle Rally featuring specialized vendors and demos, live entertainment throughout the weekend and more!

Wildwoods, NJ – August 25, 2010 – If you love the smell of leather, prefer two wheels to four or just like to have a great time, the Wildwoods are the place to be Thursday, September 9 through Sunday, September 12, during the 15th Annual Roar to the Shore Motorcycle Rally.

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Posted: Mon, 09/06/2010 – 08:12pm
Updated: Mon, 09/06/2010 – 09:33pm

TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — A firefighter died Monday evening after entering a manhole in an attempt to rescue a public works employee, who also was killed.

Firefighter John Kelly was overcome by fumes that had also stricken the worker, according to WABC.

Kelly was pulled out first, and received cardiopulmonary resuscitation. However, the effort proved fruitless, and he died at Westchester Medical Center, reports indicated.

Kelly went into the manhole near the Tarrytown fire house to rescue DPW employee Anthony Ruggiero. Efforts to revive him also failed.

More information about the incident will be posted when it becomes available.

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PHILADELPHIA, — On September 7, 2010, Mayor Michael A. Nutter will attend back-to-school events with students, parents, teachers and Philadelphia School District administrators to mark the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic calendar. Mayor Nutter will participate in the 2010 National Million Father March and will encourage parents to take part in their children’s education by making time to take them to school. Then, Mayor Nutter and Dr. Arlene Ackerman will celebrate the opening day of school and will hold a ribbon cutting at the newly renovated Frances E. Willard Elementary School. These events mark the first day of Education Week—a series of education-related events throughout the city hosted by the Mayor’s Office.

Wiffleball 2008 photo album WIFFLEBALL 2007 PHOTO ALBUM

The Brooklawn Wiffleball Reunion opened the 21st Annual Reunion on Saturday by honoring former contributors Bob Barth and Dan MC Carthy. Both men were fixtures and important to the reunion during the first 20 years. Both fine men passed during the past year and on Saturday, the Brooklawn Wiffleball Reunion was renamed in their honor and the tourney will be known as the Bob Barth / Dan Mc Carthy Wiffleball Reunion.
 Photo: Dan McCarthy from 2007 Reunion (click to enlarge)

YOUNG ADULTS MEET AT LOCAL TAP & GRILL TO SHARE DRINKS, FOOD AND SOME MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION

RENEW International\’s Theology on Tap: A Discussion Series for Young Adults in Their Late Teens (18-19), 20s and 30s

Theology on Tap is a program for Catholic Young Adults and their friends, in their late teens (18-19), 20\’s and 30\’s, married and single, to meet together at local bars, restaurants and parish halls to listen to a speaker, share conversation and gain new insights into faith.

Events:

September 29, 2010

Topic: Sex in the City of God.

Speaker: Dawn Eden. A journalist and rock music critic who, since her conversion to Catholicism, has spoken to young adult audiences around the world.

October 27, 2010

Topic: Total Fitness for the 21st Century: Body, Mind and Spirit

Speaker: Patrick Donovan. Director of Youth Ministry-Diocese of Wilmington. A very well-versed speaker on media and spirituality.

December 1, 2010

Topic: Why bother being Catholic?

Speaker: Most Rev. Joseph Galante. Bishop for the Diocese of Camden, serving half a million Catholics in the six southern counties of South Jersey.

January 19, 2011

Topic: Does God Have a Plan for Me?

Speaker: Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS. A young priest who works helping people to discern their purpose in life. He holds degrees in journalism, theology, and education.

 

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Moon viewing festival, is also known as Tsukimi and takes place on August 15th in the Lunar calendar,so it\’s also called Jugoyo in the solar calendar.this changes every year and usually falls on September or October. The moon on Jugoyo isn\’t always full, but it\’s said that the moon on the night is the brightest and the most beautiful in the year.
 
Warm Regards from Kitakyushu City , Japan.
Enjoy a Really Great Autumn Season !
 
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Paige Pfefferle, 19, is charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, 21-year-old Matthew Hus, of Audubon. Pfefferle remained in the Camden County Jail on Sunday in lieu of $750,000 bail. The stabbing occurred around 2 a.m. Saturday in Pfefferle\’s home on the first block of Pelican Drive in Audubon Park, according to the Camden County Prosecutor\’s Office. Hus was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, where he was pronounced dead at 4 a.m. Pfefferle is a 2009 graduate of Audubon High School, where she was a cheerleader and a coach for the Oaklyn Cats, a local cheerleading organization. She was also attending La Salle University in Philadelphia as a member of the class of 2013.Hus, who lived on Merchant Street, was a 2008 graduate of Audubon High School in a class of about 170 seniors.

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