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On acts of omission by many in Sandusky case
The law recognizes two kinds of crimes: those of commission and those of omission. The first kind requires an overt act, whereas the second is simply forbearance, i.e., doing nothing when the law requires it. The recent conviction of Jerry Sandusky stems from overt acts, thus acts of commission. And while those acts commanded the…
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Don’t let Prince Charming drown in your pool
Backyard pools can be deadly for frogs, lizards, and other small animals who fall in them and drown because there is no way out. One PETA supporter even found a baby bunny trapped in a pool, paddling for his life. Fortunately, there’s an easy and inexpensive way for poolowners to give small animals the leg…
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Newspaper columnist fails to offer any solutions
Every time New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg imposes a new health rule, such as banning indoor smoking and trans fats in fast food, and requiring restaurants to post calorie content, my initial reaction is that he is over-reaching. Then I think about it, and I realize it is not a big imposition and could…
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Resident: Photos show evidence of county’s role in Allentown floods
Water irrefutably seeks its own level, but images tell different story, borough native says BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer As shown on the cover of the Examiner Sept. 1 , water flows into the spillway underneath the bridge, and to the right, is diverted by concrete barriers erected along the temporary roadway during the flooding…
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UFA Strikers rise to the top
Team that has become a family has now also become champs BY SARAWALLACH Correspondent The Upper Freehold/Allentown NJ Strikers are now ranked No. 1 in the state, region and country for boys in the U15 category, according to gotsoccer.com, a website that ranks soccer teams of players ages 12 to 19 based on their performance…
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He left mom & granny to the zombies
ARE WE THERE YET LORI CLINCH Dreams are a funny thing. They are sort of like God’s little movie to entertain us as we sleep. Some people truly think that dreams are something more. Perhaps even a link to our subconscious. In fact, my mother is quite certain that if you dream about water, it…
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MOMS host playgroup
The MOMS Club of Hamilton holds a weekly playgroup from 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. The playgroup is held in a clean and safe environment, courtesy of the township. For more information, email [email protected].
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Host families sought for exchange students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) seeks local host families for English-speaking male and female high school students ages 15-18 from a variety of countries around the world. Each ASSE student is fully insured, brings his or her own personal spending money, and expects to bear his or her share of household responsibilities, as well…
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American Legion post invites new members
Wartime-era veterans of Jackson and the surrounding area are invited to join Jackson American Legion Post 504, an arm of the nation’s largest veterans organization providing service to local veterans and their families and to the community. Honorably discharged veterans, along with those currently serving, from the following eras: World War II, Korean War, Vietnam…
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