Day: October 5, 2013

RICHARD W. ROPER INDUCTED TO RUTGERS BOARD OF GOVERNORS

\"English:English: The logo is from the http://identity.rutgers.edu/identity_manual.pdf website.Rutgers University (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

October 2, 2013 press release

 

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Richard W. Roper, president of the Roper Group, Public Policy Consulting and senior fellow and New Jersey field research analyst at the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government, was inducted to the Rutgers Board of Governors at today’s meeting in Camden.

This post was imported from a legacy archive. Please excuse any formatting inconsistencies.

Special Interests Failed to Properly Disclose Inaugural Contributions

 

Citizens for Ethics and Responsibilty in Washington (CREW)

\"Obama\"spacer\"(OCTOBER 3, 2013) In case you needed more evidence special interests don’t feel an urgent need to follow the law when it comes to disclosing political spending, look no further than President Obama’s inauguration. Special interests, including companies and organizations that lobby the government, paid for a big portion of this year’s festivities.

Under the law, any organization that lobbies the government must disclose certain political contributions. ButCREW’s research revealed most of those contributions — including those from big companies like Chevron and Microsoft — were not included on the companies’ lobbying disclosure reports.

 

\"Enhanced

This post was imported from a legacy archive. Please excuse any formatting inconsistencies.

Activists Want Toxic Shampoo Off the Shelves

By HEATHER JOHNSON

OCTOBER 2, 2013 

\"\" OAKLAND (CN) – Dozens of brand-name and store brand shampoos, liquid soaps and bubble baths contain toxic levels of cocamide DEA, a known carcinogen, environmentalists claim in court.
The Center for Environmental Health sued retailers Macy\’s, JC Penney, Kohl\’s and Marshalls, as well as such personal care companies as Shikai Products and Avlon Industries, in Alameda County Superior Court.
The Oakland-based non-profit alleges defendants\’ products contain high levels of cocamide DEA, a chemically-modified form of coconut oil used as a thickener or foaming agent in many personal care products.

This post was imported from a legacy archive. Please excuse any formatting inconsistencies.

Margaret Porch of Gloucester City, age 90

Margaret Porch

AGE: 90 • Gloucester City

Margaret Porch (nee Odor) of Gloucester City, NJ; age 90, died on September 28, 2013 at Camden County Health Center, Gloucester Twp. She was born in Phila., Pa.

Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Walter. Survived by her son Paul (Susan) of Gloucester City; 3 sisters Henrietta Esler; Rose (Bob) Johnson; Marie Dolan; 2 grandchildren Paul, Jr., of Gloucester City; Christy Kirkpatrick of Spring, TX; and 3 great grandchildren Gage, Garrett and Gunner.

Funeral services and interment will be private in accordance to Margaret wishes. Memories and condolences may be shared @ www.ellisstiefelfuneralhome.com

 

Related articles
\"\"Three Alarm Fire In Gloucester City NJ / FOX 29
\"\"Kathleen T. O\’Donnell, age 79, of Gloucester City; Active Volunteer for Pony Tail League, LL Ladies Auxiliary
\"\"Claire T. Kain, of Gloucester City; US Army Veteran, GCHS Alumni Class of 44
\"\"Joseph Kowalski, US Army Veteran, Retired Navy Yard Employee, Volunteer Fireman, GHS Alumnus
\"\"Daniel J. McCarthy Jr., Brooklawn Wiffleball Tournament Player/Volunteer; Former Gloucester City Resident

\"Enhanced

This post was imported from a legacy archive. Please excuse any formatting inconsistencies.