Category: CONSUMER NEWS

Bill to Allow College Athletes to Earn Endorsement Compensation Clears Assembly Panel

(TRENTON) –

College athletics bring in profits for higher education institutions, media outlets, sponsors and others, but the players themselves across much of the nation are prohibited from earning a piece of the revenue.

Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Lisa Swain and Chris Tully (both D-Bergen, Passaic) seeks to eliminate this disparity by allowing college athletes to earn compensation for use of their name, image or likeness. The bill (

A-5863

), known as the “New Jersey Fair Play Act,” was approved Thursday by the Assembly

Higher Education Committee.

“Athletes are the faces of the industry. They are the ones out there on the field, putting in the work that will attract spectators and create opportunities for businesses to profit,” said Swain. “It’s only fair that they have the right to earn compensation for their work.”

Under the bill, a four-year institution of higher education would be prohibited from upholding any rule, requirement, standard or other limitation that prevents college athletes from earning compensation from their name, image or likeness. Earning such compensation would not affect the student’s scholarship eligibility.

California recently passed similar legislation, and New Jersey is the 16

th

state to introduce such a measure. Since California approved its legislation, the National Collegiate Athletic Association announced it would adopt a policy allowing college athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness within the two years. However, critics of the plan say it lacks specifics and may be too restrictive on athletes.

“Every day, student athletes generate massive amounts of value for their schools, leagues, the NCAA, and their for-profit partners. But the group that works and sacrifices the most to generate that value – the student athletes themselves- do not see a single penny,” said Tully. “The New Jersey Fair Play Act finally corrects the fundamental imbalances that have existed in collegiate athletics for far too long.”

A student athlete under the bill would not be allowed to earn compensation in connection with certain products, including adult entertainment, alcohol, casinos, gambling, sports betting, the lottery, video and online game betting, tobacco and electronic smoking products, pharmaceuticals, controlled dangerous substances, and weapons such as firearms and ammunition.

Under the measure, a four-year institution would be prohibited from joining the National Collegiate Athletic Association or any athletic association, conference, or other group or organization with control over intercollegiate athletics that:

prohibits a student athlete from earning compensation as a result of the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness

prohibits an institution of higher education from participating in intercollegiate athletics as a result of the compensation of a student athlete for the use of the student’s name, image, or likeness

provides a prospective student-athlete with compensation in relation to the student-athlete’s name, image, or likeness; or

prevents a New Jersey student participating in intercollegiate athletics from obtaining professional representation in relation to contracts or legal matters including, but not limited to, representation provided by athlete agents or legal representation provided by attorneys

Additionally, a student athlete who enters a contract to earn compensation would be required to disclose the contract to a college official. An institutional team contract would not prevent a collegiate player from using their name, image or likeness for commercial purposes when they are not engaged in official team activities.

The bill would take effect immediately and first be applicable in the fifth academic year following enactment.

ATTENTION A.C. ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS

Enhanced Outage and Restoration Information Tools Available for Atlantic City Electric Customers

New outage map features provide customers with more detailed and timely information

MAYS LANDING, N.J.

(Dec. 3, 2019) – Atlantic City Electric has made enhancements to its online interactive outage map to provide customers with more helpful information during storm and power outage events. These enhancements can help customers better plan when outage events occur by delivering more weather and system status information during critical events. Some enhancements customers will experience include:

Improved map views through the use of Google Maps

Better insight into the severity and duration of storms through a storm-alert banner posted directly to the outage map, and the option to overlay weather radar on the outage map

An updated interface with greater detail on the start time, cause, geographical impact and estimated restoration for an outage

The ability to bookmark certain views of the map so customers can more easily access the area where their home or business is located

“We know that when severe weather strikes and power outages occur, our customers want personalized information at their fingertips,” said Gary Stockbridge, Atlantic City Electric region president. “The next generation of our outage map delivers an enhanced user experience, helping our customers make informed decisions when their service is impacted and building on our ongoing efforts to better serve our customers.”

Atlantic City Electric’s outage map is available at

atlanticcityelectric.com/outages.

Additionally, Atlantic City Electric’s outage map is accessible through its mobile app for iPhone and Android

®

smart phones and gives customers the ability to report power outages and manage the type of alert they choose to receive. To download the app, visit

atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.

When an Outage Occurs

Atlantic City Electric urges customers to contact the company immediately if they experience a power outage. Customers can call 800-833-7476 or visit

atlanticcityelectric.com/ReportAnOutage

to report their outage and receive restoration information.

Readers are encouraged to visit

The Source

,

Atlantic City Electric’s online news room. For more information about Atlantic City Electric, visit

atlanticcityelectric.com

. Follow the company on Facebook at

facebook.com/atlanticcityelectric

and on Twitter at

twitter.com/acelecconnect

.

Our mobile app is available at

atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp

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Atlantic City Electric is a unit of Exelon Corporation (Nasdaq: EXC), the nation’s leading energy provider, with approximately 10 million customers. Atlantic City Electric provides safe and reliable energy service to approximately 556,000 customers in southern New Jersey.

Photo Pop Opening Celebration

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2019)–

Photo Pop Philly

is officially open! We kicked off

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

with a holiday celebration that allowed guests to immerse themselves in the interactive exhibit and create that perfect holiday photo. Photo Pop will stay open at

The Bourse

in historic Old City Philadelphia until January 5th!

5th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate

If you joined us at our annual Turkey Day Tailgate on November 24th, you’ll agree that it was a blast! We had an amazing afternoon with our friends, family, and sponsors. There’s nothing like football season, especially when your tailgate is presented by

Philly PR Girl

and O\’hara Home Team, and sponsored by

PrimoHoagies Old City

,

Somersby Cider

,

WTSO Wine

, and

Victory Beer

. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our canned food drive and donated to

Philabundance

to help provide food for individuals and families across the Delaware Valley this Thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone that came out for Turkey Day Tailgate!

Free Coping With the Holidays Support Groups in December

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Offers

Marlton, N.J.

– For most people, the holidays are a happy, festive time of year. But, if you are coping with the loss of a loved one this time of year, the season can be lonely, depressing and often difficult to handle.

Holidays or not, it is important for you to find a way to take care of yourself. The Samaritan Center for Grief Support, a member of the

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice

Family of Services, announces a number of free, one-time support groups to help those grieving the loss of a loved one to cope during the holiday season.

While there is no charge,

pre-registration is required for each session by calling (800) 596-8550.

For supportive information on how to get through the holidays, register for any one of Samaritan’s local

Coping with the Holidays

90-minute sessions outlined below during the month of December:

Monday December 2

6 p.m. – Samaritan Center – Voorhees – 265 Route 73 South, Voorhees, NJ 08043

Tuesday, December 3

6 p.m. – Cinnaminson Library – 1619 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

4 p.m. – Virtua Health and Rehab – 100 Long A Coming Lane, Berlin, NJ 08009

Thursday, December 5

1 p.m. – Fountains at Cedar Parke Atco – 114 Hayes Mill Road, Atco, NJ 08004

Thursday, December 12

2 p.m. – Samaritan’s Center for Grief Support – 5 Eves Drive, Suite 180, Marlton, NJ 08053

6 p.m. – Lutheran Church of Our Savior – 204 Wayne Avenue, Haddonfield, NJ 08033

Saturday, December 14

10 a.m. – Virtua Mount Holly – 175 Madison Avenue, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Please note that the sessions are subject to change. Please click this link to view the most current schedule:

https://samaritannj.org/resources/grief-support-groups-south-nj/

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About Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice:

Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, independent organization locally founded in Moorestown, New Jersey in 1980. Samaritan is the regional leader for hospice care, palliative (comfort) medicine, grief support and counseling, end-of-life education, and advocacy. Samaritan serves people in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer counties who are coping with the stresses of aging, serious illness or grief in their homes, assisted-living, or nursing home communities and through two inpatient hospice centers: The Samaritan Center at Mt. Holly and The Samaritan Center at Voorhees. Two thrift shops, in Westmont and Pitman, support Samaritan services and programs.  Samaritan is accredited by The Joint Commission; a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); the Home Care & Hospice Association of New Jersey; and is a four-star-level hospice in NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans program, created in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For more information, visit

www.SamaritanNJ.org

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Winter Offerings Announced  at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Atlantic City, N.J. (

December, 2019)

– Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City announced today their winter hotel package, casino promotions, food and beverage events and show-stopping entertainment lineup that guests won’t want to miss.

Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City will offer a chart-topping

“Winter Escape Package”

starting at $79, which includes an overnight stay (Monday through Thursday), a $60 dining credit to be used at Fresh Harvest Buffet and two tickets to Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club® Monday through Thursday. Book your stay today at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

Casino

“Pro Football Pick ‘Em Challenge”

– The $500,000 Pro Football Pick ‘Em Challenge continues into the final stretch in December with $25,000 in weekly prizes. Wild Card Members can select their picks every day, each week for up to seven entries per week (1 entry per day) for the Sunday and Monday games at the Pro Football Pick\’em Kiosks. The winning teams can be viewed on Tuesdays at Wild Card Services or online at

HardRockHotelAtlanticCity.com

. Weekly winners can receive up to $10,000 cash for the most correct picks and 600 random winners will receive $25 in Free Play.

$50,000 Jingle Bell Rock Sweepstakes

– Hard Rock Atlantic City will be hosting a $50,000 Jingle Bell Rock Sweepstakes on Wednesday, December 25 from 6:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. where there will be ten winners of $500 in Free Play or promotional chips given out every 30 minutes.

$100,000 New Year Sweepstakes

– Hard Rock Atlantic City celebrates the countdown to 2020 with a $100,000 New Year Sweepstakes on Monday, December 30 from 12 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. where ten winners of $500 in Free Play or promotional chips will be given out every 30 minutes, followed by an announcement of 20 winners’ names announce at 8 p.m. for their chance to win $1,000 in Free Play or promotional chips.

To participate in casino promotions, players must be a Wild Card Reward Member.

Classic Rockers

– A special $20,000 Bingo will take place in Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Sunday, December 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Wild Card Reward Members who are 55 years of age and older featuring $10,000 in cash prizes during each session.

Classic Rockers can also enjoy a 2-for-1 Buffet or 50% off one Buffet from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fresh Harvest Buffet Monday through Wednesday in December.

Food & Beverage

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class

–

Hard Rock Atlantic City’s Executive Pastry Chef is offering up a sweet class for those interested in taking their cookie decorating skills to the next level. Join the event in the Hard Rock Cafe Backstage on Saturday, December 14 at 3 p.m. where you can learn how to prepare cookies inspired by Christmas wreaths, snowflakes, and reindeer themed cookies.

Sign up today at

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

Kuro’s Bento Box

– Experience a Taste of Kuro with the Bento Box Special on Sunday and Monday nights through December 23. For $29.99 guests will enjoy a total of five chef curated samplings from each station of the Japanese kitchen, from Tempura to Sushi, plus Miso soup.

Rock Spa® & Salon Specials

Rock Spa® & Salon is offering unforgettable winter specials for those who need to unwind this season including:

“Warm All Over” Stone Massage

–

50 minutes – $115, 80 minutes – $175

Melt away the winter blues and ease muscle tension with warm river stones combined with Swedish techniques on strategic points on the spine, back, hands and feet.

“Warm it Up” Wrap Remix – 110 minutes – $192

The ultimate healing experience that warms you up and wraps you in bliss. Enjoy a rhythmic dry brushing, and a detoxifying wrap to nourish your skin. A 50-minute Synchronicity massage and cleansing facial mask completes your experience.

Holiday Survivor Massage – 50 minutes – $95, 80 minutes – $155

Classic light to medium pressure massage offering the perfect escape from daily stress. Long gliding strokes relax the body and ease the mind.

Bath Soak Add-On $25

Warm up your body treatment with a 20-minute soak in our soaking tub. The added benefits of almond and macadamia nut oils leaves skin soft and supple.

“Warm Up” Salt Stone Pedicure – 50 minutes $65

Warm up and slip away into a restful state where repair and restoration can take place. Warm Himalayan salt stones help rebalance and regenerate the mind and body.

New at Rock Spa:

“Forever Young” Facial – 50 minutes $95

Introducing the i-Genesis ritual with Derm Young products. Designed to help promote optimal cell to cell communication to bring out the radiance from within. These natural proprietary ingredients will activate your inner repair system to correct existing damage and prevent future problems for “Forever Young” skin.

On Saturday, December 7, Rock Spa® & Salon will be hosting a “Forever Young” Facial Launch Event

beginning at 10 a.m. Meet DermYoung Founder, Dr. Yang Sui Brooks PhD.

DermYoung is a breakthrough skin care company founded by the skin scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s largest teaching hospital where most of the world’s aesthetic laser technologies are developed.

I-Genesis was quite literally inspired by love when DermYoung founder and skin biologist Dr. Yang Sui Brooks developed it as a gift for her mother.

Schedule a 25-minute, $50 “Forever Young” DermYoung Facial at the launch event and receive a $25 credit toward the purchase of DermYoung retail products.

Book your treatment today by calling (609) 449-5380.

Entertainment

12/2 – 12/5 – Greg Fitzsimmons & Adam Degi – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/6 – LeAnn Rimes “You and Me and Christmas” Tour – Sound Waves

12/7 – Hallmark Channel Presents Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas Is You” – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/9 – 12/12 – Dan Naturman & Tom McTiernan – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/13 – The Cult “A Sonic Temple” – Sound Waves

12/16 – 12/19 – Craig Gass & Joe Fernandez – Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club

12/27 & 12/28 – Jim Breuer – Sound Waves

12/28 – Earth Wind & Fire – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

12/29 & 12/30 – Human Nature – Sound Waves

12/31 – Kool & The Gang  / K.C. & The Sunshine Band New Year’s Eve Party – Hard Rock Live @ Etess Arena

Nightlife

DAER Nightclub

12/6 – Elephante

12/7 – DJ Five

12/13 – IKON

12/14- Deorro

12/20 – Chachi

12/21- DJ VICE

12/27 – Scooter & Lavelle

12/28 – DJ RUKUS

12/31 – Two Friends

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Set on 17 acres, with the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination, boasting 2,200 slots, 120 table games, more than 20 first-class restaurants and lounges, and world-class entertainment, including Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, the beachside Sound Waves and Howie Mandel’s Comedy Club. The hotel and casino also features the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, overlooking the Atlantic City Boardwalk, showcasing a brand new elevated menu and state-of-the-art stage, allowing for an amplified level of service and entertainment. Along with an endless array of upscale amenities, including world-class shopping and the brand’s signature full-service Rock Spa® and Salon, featuring 31 treatment rooms, the new, music-inspired property offers lavish guest rooms and suites, with stunning views of the city and Atlantic Ocean. From family vacations and business trips to weddings, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City offers an unparalleled experience. Each of the hotel’s guest rooms and suites radiates a contemporary style, including Hard Rock’s signature The Sound of Your Stay® music amenity program, which allows guests to set the mood with complimentary vinyl records or jam out on a Fender guitar in the privacy of their own room. Hotel guests can enjoy high speed, property-wide Wi-Fi, 24-Hour In-Room Dining, towel and chair service at Hard Rock Beach or at the indoor pool, and access to Body Rock® Fitness Center. For more information and to book your stay, please visit

hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com

.

About Hard Rock®:

With venues in 76 countries spanning 262 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes – Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world\’s most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 83,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. In 2019, Hard Rock International was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Large Employers, Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women and No. 1 in J.D. Power’s 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains. Hard Rock destinations are located in the world’s greatest international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, where its headquarters are located. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit

www.hardrock.com

or

shop.hardrock.com

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PA Supreme Court: Criminal Suspect Can\’t Be Compelled To Reveal Password

In much-watched ruling

By Steve Bittenbender |

The Center Square

Nov 29, 2019

Privacy advocates scored a major victory when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled last week, in a 4-3 decision, that a person does not have to reveal a computer password to law enforcement.

The ruling stems from a case that started in 2014 when investigators with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office discovered child pornography being shared online. Eventually, the case led them to Joseph Davis, a Luzerne County resident who was eventually charged with two counts of distributing child pornography.

In October 2015, agents seized a computer from Davis that agents claimed held illicit material. While Davis admitted to watching porn on his computer and that he had been arrested previously on child pornography charges, he refused to provide a password law enforcement needed to access the computer and find the file in question for evidence against him.

Two months later, when a judge tried to compel Davis, he again refused, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. However, that judge eventually ruled that based on previous information that Davis told investigators – such as that he was the only user of the computer and a statement to an agent saying disclosing the password would only hurt his case – the case met the “foregone conclusion” exception.

An appellate upheld the lower court’s decision. However, Davis appealed to the state’s top court.

Justice Debra Todd said that unlike a blood sample, there is “no physical manifestation” of a password. As such, that makes a password testimonial in nature and protected by the Fifth Amendment.

“As a passcode is necessarily memorized, one cannot reveal a passcode without revealing the contents of one’s mind,” Todd wrote in an opinion joined by Chief Justice Thomas Saylor and Justices Christine Donohue and David Wecht.

Todd admitted in her opinion that sometimes Constitutional rights hinder prosecutions. However, what may be “‘a shelter to the guilty,’ is often ‘a protection to the innocent.’”

Justice Max Baer dissented, with Justices Kevin Dougherty and Sallie Updyke Mundy joining.

The ruling sends the case back to the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, where it will continue based on the justices’ decision.

\”We are carefully reviewing the court\’s decision,\” said Jacklin Rhoads, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Josh Shapiro.

Peter Goldberger, president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, argued before the Supreme Court on Davis’ behalf. In a statement, he said the state justices upheld basic privacy rights for everyone.

“The state and federal constitutions promise that people accused of crimes have the right to defend their own liberty,” he said. “They are under no obligation to assist the police or prosecutors in building a case against them by divulging their innermost thoughts.”

The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a brief in support of Fifth Amendment rights in the case. Andrew Crocker, a senior staff attorney, said courts must take into consideration technological advances when considering an individual’s rights.

“We store a wealth of deeply personal information on our electronic devices,” he wrote in a foundation blog post. “The government simply should not put individuals in the no-win situation of choosing between disclosing a password – and turning over everything on these devices – or instead defying a court order to do so.”

published here with permission

Migraine Headaches? Consider Aspirin for Treatment

Newswise — Migraine headache is the third most common disease in the world affecting about 1 in 7 people. More prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy and asthma combined, migraine headaches are among the most common and potentially debilitating disorders encountered by primary health care providers. Migraines also are associated with an increased risk of stroke

.

There are effective prescription medications available to treat acute migraine headaches as well as to prevent recurrent attacks. Nonetheless, in the United States many patients are not adequately treated for reasons that include limited access to health care providers and lack of health insurance or high co-pays, which make expensive medications of proven benefit unaffordable. The rates of uninsured or underinsured individuals have been estimated to be 8.5 percent nationwide and 13 percent in Florida. Furthermore, for all patients, the prescription drugs may be poorly tolerated or contraindicated.

Researchers from

Florida Atlantic University

’s

Schmidt College of Medicine

have proposed aspirin as a possible option for consideration by primary care providers who treat the majority of patients with migraine.  Their review includes evidence from 13 randomized trials of the treatment of migraine in 4,222 patients and tens of thousands of patients in prevention of recurrent attacks.

Their findings, published in

The

American Journal of Medicine

,

suggest that high-dose aspirin, in doses from 900 to 1,300 milligrams given at the onset of symptoms, is an effective and safe treatment option for acute migraine headaches. In addition, some but not all randomized trials suggest the possibility that daily aspirin in doses from 81 to 325 milligrams may be an effective and safe treatment option for the prevention of recurrent migraine headaches.

“Our review supports the use of high dose aspirin to treat acute migraine as well as low dose daily aspirin to prevent recurrent attacks,” said

Charles H. Hennekens

, M.D., Dr.PH, corresponding author, first Sir Richard Doll Professor and senior academic advisor in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “Moreover, the relatively favorable side effect profile of aspirin and extremely low costs compared with other prescription drug therapies may provide additional clinical options for primary health care providers treating acute as well as recurrent migraine headaches.”

Common symptoms of migraine include a headache that often begins as a dull pain and then grows into a throbbing pain, which can be incapacitating and often occurs with nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to sound, light and smell. Migraines can last anywhere from four to 72 hours and may occur as many times as several times a week to only once a year.

“Migraine headaches are among the most common and potentially debilitating disorders encountered by primary health care providers,” said Bianca Biglione, first author and a second-year medical student in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. “In fact, about 1 in 10 primary care patients present with headache and three out of four are migraines. Aspirin is readily available without a prescription, is inexpensive, and based on our review, was shown to be effective in many migraine patients when compared with alternative more expensive therapies.”

Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches and the cause of this disabling disorder is not well understood. There is a higher prevalence in women (18 percent) than men (9 percent).  In women, the prevalence is highest during childbearing age. Approximately 90 percent of migraine sufferers report moderate to severe pain, with more than 50 percent reporting severe impairment or the need for bed rest as well as reduced work or school productivity.

Co-authors of the study are Alexander Gitin, a first-year medical student at the

University of Florida College of Medicine

; and

Philip B. Gorelick

, M.D., M.P.H., a professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience at

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

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– FAU –

About the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine:

FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine is one of approximately 152 accredited medical schools in the U.S. The college was launched in 2010,

when the Florida Board of Governors made a landmark decision authorizing FAU to award the M.D. degree. After receiving approval from the Florida legislature and the governor, it became the 134th allopathic medical school in North America. With

more than 70 full and part-time faculty and more than 1,300 affiliate faculty, t

he college

matriculates 64 medical students each year and has been nationally recognized for its innovative curriculum.

To further FAU’s commitment to increase much needed medical residency positions in Palm Beach County and to ensure that the region will continue to have an adequate and well-trained physician workforce, the FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine Consortium for Graduate Medical Education (GME) was formed in fall 2011 with five leading hospitals in Palm Beach County. The Consortium currently has five Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited residencies including internal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and neurology.

About Florida Atlantic University:

Florida Atlantic University, established in 1961, officially opened its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida. Today, the University, with an annual economic impact of $6.3 billion, serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students at sites throughout its six-county service region in southeast Florida. FAU’s world-class teaching and research faculty serves students through 10 colleges: the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, the College of Business, the College for Design and Social Inquiry, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, the Graduate College, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. FAU is ranked as a High Research Activity institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The University is placing special focus on the rapid development of critical areas that form the basis of its strategic plan: Healthy aging, biotech, coastal and marine issues, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, informatics, lifespan and the environment. These areas provide opportunities for faculty and students to build upon FAU’s existing strengths in research and scholarship. For more information, visit fau.edu.

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Snow Thrower Usage: Keep Safety in Mind, Get Ready Before the Snow

Alexandria, Va. –The

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI)

encourages home and business owners to ready their snow throwers and other winter equipment. Clearing driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to make snow removal easy, but it’s also important to keep safety in mind when using snow throwers, often referred to as snow blowers.

“If you’re anticipating bad weather or snow, start the machine and makes sure it operates before you need it and before repair shops are busy,” says OPEI President and CEO Kris Kiser. “Gas stations also can close and roads can be treacherous during a winter storm. You want to protect your power by having the right and fresh fuel on hand for your equipment. And, remember, gasoline-powered snow throwers should use E10 or less.”

OPEI offers the following questions to help you ready your snow thrower for the winter season:

GETTING READY

Have you read your owner’s manual?

Read up on safe handling procedures. Review how to operate the controls. You should be able to shut off your equipment quickly. If you lost your manual, you can look it up online, and store a copy on your computer so you have the manual available to reference in the future.

Have you checked your equipment since storing it?

Make sure all equipment is completely powered off when checking it over. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow thrower, drain the gas tank now. Adjust any cables and check the auger when the equipment is powered off.

Is your equipment where you can get to it easily?

Move your equipment to a convenient and accessible location, so you can get to it quickly when you need it.

Have you purchased the right fuel?

Be sure to use the correct fuel, as recommended by your equipment\’s manufacturer. Place gasoline in a fuel container and label it with the date purchased and the ethanol content of the fuel. Use fresh fuel in your snow thrower as fuel that is more than 30 days old can phase separate and cause operating problems. Make sure fuel is stored safely and out of the reach of children. For more information on fueling properly see

www.LookBeforeYouPump.com

.

Are you fueling safely?

Before you start the engine, fill up the fuel tank on your snow thrower while the engine is cold and outside your home or garage. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.

Are batteries charged?

If using a battery/electric-powered snow-thrower, make sure batteries are fully charged, in case electricity goes out during a winter storm.

Is the area you intend to clear free of obstructions or hidden obstacles?

Snow can hide objects. Doormats, hoses, balls, toys, boards, wires, and other debris should be removed from the areas you intend to clear. When run over by a snow thrower, these objects may harm the machine or people.

Are you dressed properly for winter weather?

Locate your safety gear now, and place it in an accessible closet or location in your home. Plan to wear safety glasses, gloves and footwear that can handle cold and slippery surfaces.

OPERATING SNOW THROWERS SAFELY

Do you have a clean out tool or stick?

NEVER

put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow thrower.

Do you turn off your snow thrower if you need to clear a clog?

Always turn off your snow thrower and wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris.

Do you use your snow thrower in visible conditions?

Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light.

Can you aim your snow thrower with care?

Never throw snow toward people or cars. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of your snow thrower.  Keep children or pets away from your snow thrower when it is operating.

Will you use extreme caution on slopes and hills?

Do not attempt to clear steep slopes and use caution when changing directions on slopes or inclines.

Do you know where your cord is?

Use an extension cord that is weather-resistant and designed for outdoor use. If you have an electric-powered snow thrower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord.

Are pets and children inside while the snow thrower is operating?

Kids and pets may love to play in the white stuff, but it’s best to keep them inside your home and supervised (by someone else) while you are using your snow thrower to clear a path or driveway. Do not allow them to play in the snow as it is tossed out of the snow thrower’s chute.

About OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry’s annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program,

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Joseph Domanico of Haddon Township Named League Runner of the Year

TROY, NY (12/02/2019)– Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athlete Joseph Domanico of Haddon Township 08108 and Haddon Township High School has been named the Liberty League Men\’s Cross Country co-Runner of the Year, the conference has announced. This is the first post-season, year-end award for the senior captain.

Domanico, who shared the honor with Dadley Ogetii of St. Lawrence University, is the fourth consecutive runner from Rensselaer to be recognized. Grant O\’Connor \’19 was chosen Runner of the Year in 2018 and 2017 and Fazio captured the award in 2016.

Joe Domanico: Liberty League Men\’s Cross Country Runner of the Year

Finished 17th at NCAA Championship Meet … Personal-best 8K (24:49.1) … Highest finisher of any Liberty League participant … Second highest finisher from any Northeast school … NCAA All-America … Team finished school record 10th at NCAA Championship … Highest finish of any Liberty League team … Third highest of any Northeast school … Fifth at NCAA Atlantic Regional … Second highest finisher of any Liberty League participant … All-Region … Team finished second … Third at Liberty League Championship … First on team … All-Liberty League First Team … Team finished first … Ran 46th at Connecticut College (team was 3rd) and 58th at Louisville Classic (team was 5th) … Liberty League Performer of the Week once … Liberty League All-Academic … Captain.

Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is America\’s oldest technological research university. For nearly two centuries, the Institute has been a driving force behind breakthroughs in engineering and science in virtually every arena-from transportation and infrastructure to business, medicine, outer space, and cyberspace.

As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to define The New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for teaching, learning, and research that uses advanced technologies to enable fresh collaborations across disciplines, sectors, and regions, in order to answer the global challenges of our day.

Time for a Hero: Save a Life on Giving Tuesday

Veterans with TBIs are 155% more likely to take their own lives, with SOF at greatest risk. Under the VA, veterans with TBIs aren’t healing, they are dying in record numbers. Suicide rates tripled

in 2018.

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Right now 221 SOF veterans have submitted applications to Time for a Hero – and the list grows longer every day.

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