The Christie Price tag Allows New Jerseyans to See How Much Christie Has Cost Their Community
The Buono for Governor campaign today launched “The Christie Price tag,” an interactive website that shines a light on Governor Christie’s failed record on property taxes. The Christie Price tag pinpoints the amount which Governor Christie’s policies have cost New Jersey families and underfunded local schools.

Crowd-based funding via the Internet has taken off, with no end in sight to its popularity. One report claimed a staggering 81% growth in the industry in 2012, with 2.7 billion dollars raised for start-up projects ranging from innovative flashlight designs to experimental landmine clearance equipment. This year that number is expected to nearly double to 5.1 billion.

Agency Leverages Technology to Meet Customer Service Expectations
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the agency is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the agency’s website, www.socialsecurity.gov, via smartphone (Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and Windows devices) will be redirected to the agency’s new mobile-friendly site. Once there, visitors can access a mobile version of Social Security’s Frequently Asked Questions, an interactive Social Security number (SSN) decision tree to help people identify documents needed for a new/replacement SSN card, and mobile publications which they can listen to in both English and Spanish right on their phone.

Set during a sultry summer in Barcelona, Hill’s gripping murder mystery introduces the brilliant but acerbic Hector Salgado. A detective inspector for the Barcelona Police Department, hector Salgado is a cinephile, a divorcee (his wife left him for another woman), a devoted father, a lover of whiskey…and a damn good cop. After returning from a mandatory leave for an unfortunate moment of violence following a previous case, Hector is assigned a supposedly softball case. When a nineteen-year-old-boy—the son of a prominent businessman and politician—falls to his death from a balcony in one of Barcelona’s ritzier neighborhoods, the case is initially ruled an accident.

Executive Director Eileen McDowell has been busy trying to arrange for another exciting month for the senior residents of Paramus. There will be a fun filled trip to Atlantic City, once again the Taj Mahal, on May 30th. The last trip had excellent weather and many of the people on the bus were seen basking in the sun on the boardwalk and getting their exercise in walking and shopping to and fro.

-Englewood Hospital Hosts Spring Seminar & Luncheon-
(Englewood, NJ, May 7, 2013) – When disaster strikes, the effects can be overwhelming and paralyzing, whether someone is impacted by the loss of a loved one or reeling in the aftermath of a natural or manmade disaster.
The Pastoral Care Committee of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is hosting a spring seminar and luncheon in response to recent events, including Hurricane Sandy, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and the Boston Marathon bombing.

Audio-Technica is now shipping its SonicSport headphones, designed for jogging, sports and active use. The three SonicSport models include the back cord-style ATH-CP700 with microphone and controls for smartphones and other devices, the C-tip-design ATH-CKP500 and the ear hook style ATH-CKP200. All models have an IPX5-certified waterproof rating and are sweat-proof and washable.

The Annual Fund Drive, April 19-21, conducted by Mother Seton Council #5427, Knights of Columbus, Township of Washington, raised $10,286 to aid developmentally disabled children and adults. Donations were collected from car to car by Brother Knights. Drivers and passengers at the intersections of Pascack Road and Washington Ave (near Seasons) and Pascack Road and Ridgewood Road (near Bacari Grill) were particularly generous, gracious, and patient. Shoppers at the Washington Town Center responded in similar fashion.

Today, GetEQUAL -- a national social justice organization advocating for the full equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans -- has launched a campaign calling on Congress to pass a federal law outlawing LGBT workplace discrimination.
Calling the campaign "Workplace INclusion: Winning LGBT Workplace Protections (WIN)," GetEQUAL is asking Congress to finally pass a federal law -- one that has been languishing in Congress for 39 years -- to bar employers from discriminating against prospective or current employees based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Powerocks www.powerocksusa.com  www.powerocks.com , creators of fashionable power banks, announced today the new Super Magicstick line of beautifully designed, light easy-to-carry lipstick/cigar-shaped power banks to charge smartphones on the go, in two versions: Super Magicstick and Classical Texture/Super Magicstick. Designed to fit in a pocket, purse, or bag, the Super Magicstick line provides 2800 mAh of power in a compact package for two full emergency charges for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

By: Everett M. Lo
Social Security Administration’s Regional Public Affairs Office in the New York Region

Think of all the times and ways that Mom has helped you over the years — when you were a child, and after you became an adult. With Mother’s Day upon us, now is a good time to pay Mom back with a little Extra Help — with her Medicare prescription drug costs.

Hackensack University Medical Center was recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The A score was awarded in the latest update to the Hospital Safety ScoreSM, the A, B, C, D or F scores assigned to U.S. hospitals based on preventable medical errors, injuries accidents, and infections. The Hospital Safety Score was compiled under the guidance of the nation’s leading experts on patient safety. The first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety (April 2013), Hospital Safety Score is designed to give the public information they can use to protect themselves and their families.

Hackensack University Health Network is pleased to welcome Kevin DeSimone, of Marlton, NJ, as its new vice president of Government Relations, effective April 25, 2013.
“I would like to welcome Kevin to the HackensackUHN team in this newly-formed position that is critical to our future success,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer, Hackensack University Health Network. “As the nation prepares itself for healthcare reform, we are doing the same. Kevin’s new role will ensure that our Network stays informed and involved in any relevant policy changes and legislative matters.”

Non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) will be present at the 2013 Skate and Surf Festival on May 18 and May 19 at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. TWLOHA will have a tent at the two-day festival, and staffers will be on site to speak with people and answer any questions they may have. For more information, please visit: www.twloha.com/events .

Pascrell selected to serve on President Park's escort committee
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today had the honor of welcoming the Honorable Park Geun-hy, President of the Republic of Korea, as she addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Rep. Pascrell, representing one of the largest Korean American communities in the nation, was selected to serve on the distinguished escort committee that greeted President Park upon her arrival to Capitol Hill and walked her through the House chamber to the rostrum.

Spring isn’t just a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors, it is also a great time to get outside with your kids and start your own family garden. A new guide, titled “Get Your Family’s Garden Growing” released by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) shows just how easy and fun it can be to garden with your kids. The new guide is part of the National Wildlife Federation’s Be Out There movement and is being released in celebration of May is Garden for Wildlife Month.

The Hispanic Business Council Scholarship Foundation of NJ, Inc. (HBCSF) will award $47,000 in scholarships and stipends for course-required materials to 21 current college and college-bound Hispanic students from New Jersey at the 22nd Annual Scholarship Gala. Janet Sharma, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Bergen County, will be recognized for her leadership and contributions to the community.
The gala will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at The Estate at Florentine Gardens, 97 Rivervale Rd. in River Vale, New Jersey. The event is the nonprofit organization’s major fund-raiser of the year for scholarship and stipend support.

Composting is a major job creator, according to a new report released by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance nonprofit think tank in Washington, DC, in conjunction with International Compost Awareness Week. According to the report, Pay Dirt: Composting in Maryland to Reduce Waste, Create Jobs, & Protect the Bay, 1,400 new full-time jobs could be supported for every million tons of yard trimmings and food scraps converted into compost that is used locally. Collectively, these jobs could pay wages ranging from $23 million to $57 million.

Professional fitness trainer, Gerard Bochese, CPT, PES, CES, of Tenafly, New Jersey will host two separate one-hour fundraising fitness events on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to benefit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation and the Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation respectively. Each fitness fundraiser will be held rain or shine and will include a dynamic warm up, full body functional circuit focusing on strength power and agility and a stretching cool down. These fitness fundraisers are open to all fitness levels.

Learning proper oral care at a young age is imperative for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. By making this practice a habit, children will be more likely to continue this good behavior into their adulthood.
My Clean Teeth is a new, informational tool to help educators and parents teach children about the importance of good oral hygiene. From her experience as a dental nurse and studies in early childhood development, LizB’s book explains tips and techniques to encourage kids to learn daily oral care. With suggestions on types of food, flossing, brushing styles, dentist visits, and regular care, My Clean Teeth covers a wide range of oral care topics to assist in the prevention of mouth disease and tooth decay over their lifetime.