Flu shots are the best protection from influenza
      It's cold and flu season again — with the emphasis on flu or "influenza" as it's formally called. The flu is much more serious than the common cold and can often result in serious health complications, and sometimes death.
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Reader thanks Seastreak, NJNG for helping customers
      Iapplaud the efforts of SeaStreak and New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) for providing financial relief to their customers during these trying times. SeaStreak ferry has decided to lower their base fair rates to reflect the drop in fuel costs. As of Dec. 1, they also agreed to one fixed round ticket p...
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Katrina taught us lesson about welfare of pets
      The country learned quite a bit from Hurricane Katrina. One of our lessons was to have an evacuation plan that would include taking into account the welfare of our pets. N.J. Assembly Bill A3052 will "bring the state in compliance with the federal Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act o...
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There are many highlights to Obama's cabinet
      There is an old adage that states that you can judge a lot about someone by the company that they keep. If this were to be applied, you would have to have deep respect for President-elect Barrack Obama right now, as he is putting together a first-class cabinet. He is putting professionalism and ex...
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