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Institute of Jazz Studies shares digital archive of Count Basie papers
For the first time, artifacts and papers from the Institute of Jazz Studies voluminous Count Basie collection are publicly available through an online data base and small exhibition, providing a window into the jazz giant’s life and times. The institute, based at Rutgers University-Newark, is the largest jazz archive in the world and the collection…
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Health Matters: Treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Can Reduce Risk for Serious Health Consequences
By Shyama S. Mathews, MD Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition, affecting one in 10 women of childbearing age. Left untreated, PCOS can cause infertility as well as a range of other serious conditions that may have lifelong consequences. However, the condition can usually be managed with medications that reduce symptoms and lower…
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Un-pave the parking lot, put up a paradise
By Jay Watson In her 1970 song “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell sang, “They paved paradise, put up a parking lot,” a commentary on nature’s beauty being lost to development. Mitchell did not write the song about New Jersey, but it might seem that way, considering how much green in the Garden State has been…
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Edison woman pleads guilty in decade long global tech support scam that spanned the U.S., Canada and India
NEWARK – An Edison woman has pled guilty in her alleged role in connection with a decade long transnational technical support scam that generated $10 million in proceeds from at least more than 20,000 victims, many of whom were elderly, in the United States and Canada, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger for the…
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News Transcript Datebook, Dec. 21
• The Township Committee in Manalapan will hold its 2023 reorganization meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at the municipal building, 120 Route 522 and Taylors Mills Road. The meeting is open to the public. Committee members Mary Ann Musich and Eric Nelson will be sworn in to begin serving new three-year terms. The five…
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Tri-Town News Datebook, Dec. 21
• DeBows United Methodist Church, corner of Route 571 and Route 537, Jackson, will host a Christmas Eve candlelight service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend the service. Additional information can be found at www.debowsumc.org. • Organizing expert Jamie Novak will offer a “January Jumpstart 10-Day Declutter Challenge” in a…
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Independent Datebook, Dec. 21
• The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey is inviting New Jersey high school students to create original music with substance use prevention messages as part of the 2023 Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey music competition. The competition is open to any type of music genre or any musical style. Entries…
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Burlington County Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for December
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Consider the gift of love and companionship that comes with adopting a dog or cat from the Burlington County Animal Shelter. The shelter at 35 Academy Dr. in Westampton has numerous pets who are looking to celebrate the holidays with a new loving family, and as an…
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Ocean County man faces charges related to fatal crash in Freehold Township
An Ocean County man has been arrested in connection with the death of a mother and her child in a fatal July crash in Freehold Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced. On Dec. 16, Thomas F. Polson, 53, of Little Egg Harbor, was arrested on two counts of second degree vehicular homicide, one…
