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0.25 ct. t.w. Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K White Gold (H-I, SI2-I1)
Item #: 736731 |Model #: AJ-E1143+ More details-
These stud earrings are two beautifully matched diamonds in 14K white gold mountings. These are the classic accessory that will be your best jewelry investment.
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Set in dazzling 14K gold, these stunning earrings feature an 0.26 CT. center stone.
Imperial Diamond Collection 0.50 ct. t.w. Cushion Imperial Diamond Earring in 14k White Gold ( I, I1)
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Classic and modern, cushion Imperial Diamond earrings offer a big look and great value!
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1.00 CT. T.W. Natural Light Yellow Cushion and Round White Diamond Stud Earrings in 14K Two-Tone Gold H-I, I1 (IGI Appraisal Value: $1,895)
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Stunning vibrant natural yellow diamonds encased by a yellow gold basket surrounded by clear brilliant diamonds in a white gold casting that is a beautiful and elegant addition to any attire.
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The Unity Diamond Collection offers these beautiful princess and round diamond earrings with amazing sparkle and brilliance. Stunning and elegant in a beautifully finished hand-crafted setting.
1.16 CT.TW. Oval-Cut Diamond Stud Earrings set in 14K White Gold (H-I, SI2)
Item #: 603943 |Model #: 1138812A+ More detailsHighly polished 14K white gold diamond earrings suitable for all occasions.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 26, 2011)—Federal investment and research into psoriasis, the nation's most prevalent autoimmune disease, affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans, and psoriatic arthritis, a related joint condition affecting up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis, received significant advances with the introduction of psoriatic disease legislation in Congress today.
The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research, Cure, and Care Act of 2011 (PPARCCA), championed by the National Psoriasis Foundation and its advocates, highlights the seriousness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and advances the nation's efforts to cure these diseases. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the bill in the Senate and Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.-6th) introduced it in the House of Representatives with support from Rep. Charles Gonzalez (D-Texas-20th).
"This is a bipartisan, common-sense approach to advancing groundbreaking research, which could provide relief to millions of Americans coping with the profound physical and mental health effects of psoriasis," Gerlach said. "I am pleased to work with my House colleagues and the National Psoriasis Foundation on solutions that will reduce the estimated $11.25 billion per year health care cost burden attributed to psoriasis."
Psoriasis is a chronic, genetic disease of the immune system that appears on the skin. People with psoriasis are at increased risk for other serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and depression. Psoriatic arthritis, which affects an estimated 1 to 2 million people in the U.S., causes pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints.
In 2009, for the first time, Congress allocated $1.5 million to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to launch the first national psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection effort. The newly introduced legislation allows the CDC to continue this project, examining prevalence rate, age of onset, natural history of the disease and associated health risks, among other factors—all of which will help unlock mysteries surrounding these diseases and may lead to better treatments and a cure.
"While we know more about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis than ever before, many unknowns remain. Federal data collection is an important step to closing the gap between what we know and what we don't know," said Randy Beranek, National Psoriasis Foundation president and CEO. "The first $1.5 million to study psoriatic disease at a national level was a landmark achievement. This legislation builds on that momentum and brings us closer toward a cure."
"Having psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis creates tremendous financial, physical and emotional burdens for millions of Americans," said Rick Seiden, chair of the Psoriasis Foundation Board of Trustees. "As an individual with psoriatic arthritis who is greatly concerned about patients' risk for other serious diseases linked to psoriasis, I am proud that Congress recognizes these negative impacts and the need for collaborative research and increased funding."
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The Jul/Aug issue of the Post offers a unique fitness guide (page 38) that matches your personality to an ideal outdoor activity. Whether you're a "People Person," a "Nature Lover," or a "Competitor," we've got an activity you're sure to enjoy. But we've got a few suggestions for "Adventure Seekers," too. And more expert advice from CEO of Cooper Aerobics Enterprises, Inc., Dr. Tyler Cooper.
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Fitness enthusiast and researcher Dr. Tyler Cooper, CEO of Cooper Aerobics Enterprises, Inc., and co-author of Start Strong, Finish Strong with his father, aerobics guru Dr. Kenneth Cooper answers your questions.
Q: Does outdoor exercise offer different health benefits than indoor exercise?
A: Exercising outdoors clears the brain, relaxes the body, and frees the mind. It also breaks your routine—something that is especially important if you spend most of your day sitting in an office. A century ago, the majority of people worked outside. That's not the case in today's culture.
Fortunately, outdoor activity doesn't cost much money and can be done in a short period of time. When people are outdoors, they are typically active. Exercise releases chemical messengers in the brain that are similar to how an antidepressant drug works. It actually makes you feel better! Exercising outdoors and enjoying your surroundings triggers a natural high.
Q: How do you motivate your clients to start with a fitness program?
A: At the Cooper Clinic, we tell people to focus on quality and quantity of life. Our institute released a landmark study in 1989 showing that 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise three times a week (so not very much at all and any type you like) will increase your lifespan by about six years. Our studies also show that exercising three to five times weekly significantly improves quality of life by boosting energy and reducing the risk of depression and other health problems.
Eating well is a component of healthy living—one instrument, if you will, in the entire orchestra. But I tell my patients that their body weight is consequence of how much they eat and how much they exercise. In other words, diet plus exercise equals weight. I really don't care how much they weigh if they are eating right and getting regular exercise.
People who focus solely on their weight will start working out and eating right for a couple weeks. Then they get discouraged and quit if they gain a pound or two. They are exercising for the wrong reasons! People often note a redistribution of fat and muscle as the body becomes attuned to an increase in its metabolism. We encourage people to focus on the long haul. Regular exercise will improve both the quantity and quality of life—and it doesn't take that much. You don't have to go out and run a marathon.
Q: What's your advice for people who want get some exercise and have some fun outdoors?
A: Start with something small and easy. We teach moderation. An unattainable goal will lead to failure. Instead, just get out there and start working. Go for a 10-minute walk twice a week. Then, slowly build up to 30 minutes, three to five times a week. Do something outside that you already like to do inside. If you walk on the treadmill or ride an exercise bike, take a stroll or go cycling outside.
Plan active trips. My wife jokes that we take trips, not vacations. Our idea of a vacation is going somewhere to do something active, whether that is hiking, fishing, or skiing. We might sit on the beach and relax for part of the day, but we'll also play tennis or golf.
Explore local options. People often don't realize what their own communities have to offer. Go online and search for outdoor activities or local hikes. Chances are good that you'll find beautiful walking paths, gardens, or parks to get outside, be active, and relax. Look for a nice little destination within a day's drive to take a hike, have a picnic, and reset your mind.
Break out. It is very easy to get stuck in a rut. Work weeks blend together, home responsibilities become predictable, and we do the same thing each weekend. I believe it's very healthy physiologically as well as psychologically to break out of those routines. It doesn't have to mean planning a seven-day vacation. It can be, "Hey, on Saturday, let's drive an hour and a half to a park I heard about and take a nice hike, relax, read, or whatever."
People get caught in a routine about their health, too. That's fine if it's a healthy routine. But typically, it's not. We get stuck eating the same foods or not exercising or making the same excuses. Breaking that routine is really important.
Q: Is more always better when it comes to exercise?
A: Again, we at the Cooper Clinic advise moderation. I used to think that more is better, but we've learned that going to extremes can be unhealthy. The general recommendation is 30 minutes of exercise on most days, and you can break up that 30 minutes into two 15-minutes blocks and reap almost the same benefit. I tell patients that they don't necessarily have to pull on the gym shorts and go to the club, or hit the trail. Put on some headphones and listen to music or a book on tape and walk for 15 minutes. Do it once in the morning and once in the afternoon, and you are done. As you get more consistent in a program like that, you are going to find that you want to do more and more because you are feeling better. Our studies show little if any benefit to training for a marathon as compared to exercising 3-5 times a week. The exponential growth is going from no to some exercise, as opposed to going from some to a lot. That's really encouraging to me, and it seems to be encouraging my patients, too.
Q: What tips can you give our readers to stick with a fitness plan and stay motivated?
A: Be realistic. Beginners might set a goal to exercise three times a week, with the intention to bump it up to five days. If you are the type of person who benefits from having a routine, then pick a time every day that you go exercise.
Put it on your weekly calendar. On Sunday, block in your exercise time for the rest of the week. Put it as a meeting on your calendar. That way, when the time comes, you are going to do it. People often have every intention to exercise after work. Then, they get stuck in a meeting, something happens at home, or they are tired, and they end up blowing it off. That's a big mistake. Exercise is the most important thing that you are going to do that day for your physical body. Putting it on the calendar and sticking to it is a good way to get it done.
Be accountable.If you have someone to work out with, whether a friend, a personal trainer, a spouse, or a sibling, you are much more likely to have success with an exercise (or dietary) program. It doesn't have to be crack-the-whip accountability, but just a "Let's get together tomorrow afternoon and go for a walk" kind of a thing.
One more thing: People who begin an exercise program for the fist time may not feel well during the initial three to four weeks. They may actually feel pretty crummy and ask why on earth they are doing this. But the reality is that they will start to develop good habits and, by the end of the month, they will feel some of the positive effects of the exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
Q: What is your favorite type of outdoor exercise?
A: I run every afternoon on one of the trails and paths that surround where we work—it's my stress reliever. Sometimes I have to force myself to do it, but 100 out of 100 times, I feel better when I'm finished. I was a ski instructor in a former life, and I water and snow ski any chance I get. I also do a lot of hiking and mountain climbing. I joke that running was not optional in my family. On Sunday afternoons when families spent time together or whatnot, our family would get together for a 5K run. That's what I am trying to instill in my children: be active and have fun. Make exercise a part of a healthy life that you enjoy and want to do.
Q: What's new at Cooper Aerobics?
A: It's an exciting year at Cooper Aerobics Center—we are celebrating our 40th anniversary! We're always working to advance the field of preventative medicine and research, to keep people healthy, and to detect diseases in the earliest stages, when we can treat it easily and affordably.
Cooper Corporate Solutions works with corporations to develop wellness programs and help control insurance costs by improving the health of their employees. Comprehensive health screening is another priority. I frequently tell my patients: Don't die of something stupid. Skin cancer and colon cancer are dumb reasons to die, because easy screening can catch those cancers very early, when they won't cause you a problem. But if you wait, they will kill you. We also focus our energies on the issue of childhood obesity. About 25 years ago, we developed a physical fitness test for schoolchildren called Fitness Gram. Data from that ongoing research show that children who perform better on this physical fitness test also do better on standardized testing than kids who are less fit. Five million school children took the fitness test in 2009. We are hopeful that this fascinating research will help contribute to turning around the problem of childhood obesity. Recently, Cooper Aerobics developed an association with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School related to genetic studies. We keep blood samples on a large proportion of our patients. Working with UT researchers may help identify genetic markers associated with certain diseases, and determine the effect of preventive medicine and positive lifestyle habits on one's health.
Today, the importance of exercise in overall health and wellness is a war cry. It just makes sense. But when my father wrote his first book, Aerobics, in 1968, he was accosted for promoting exercise. The difference in the way his message is accepted is night and day. It's refreshing here. I have the great joy of seeing patients, catching diseases early, when we can do something about it, and keeping them healthy for a long time.


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Apparently, preserving the cigarette industry is more important than preventing tuberculosis and not offending the gay-libbers is more important than all other considerations put together. Better millions of people should die slow horrible deaths than suggest that homosexuality is unhealthy.
THE International AIDS Conference this week brought a flurry of attention to the scourge. There was the usual talk about the state of the HIV epidemic and unusual excitement about new ways to prevent the disease (see this week's issue). Buried in the HIV frenzy, however, was a rather important announcement for another blight, tuberculosis.
In the rich world TB conjures images of an ailing John Keats or Emily Brontë. In poor countries it remains a very real problem. It claimed 1.4m lives in 2010. It is the leading killer of those infected with HIV. There are many challenges in fighting TB, but two are particularly thorny. First is the threat of drug-resistant bugs. The number of cases of TB resistant to multiple drugs jumped from 29,000 in 2008 to 53,000 in 2010—and those were just the cases that were officially reported. Second, a common component of TB treatment, rifampicin, interferes with many of the most popular antiretrovirals for HIV.
However, a study published in the Lancet and presented this week offers hope for a new generation of treatment. Andreas Diacon of Cape Town's Stellenbosch University studied combinations of drugs in infected patients over 14 days. Dr Diacon and his colleagues found that a combination of one experimental drug, one drug approved for other infectious diseases and one existing TB drug had a comparable effect to standard TB treatment.
Importantly, the novel agents mean that the combination may fight some TB strains resistant to other drugs—and do so quite quickly. The drug killed over 99% of patients' bacteria within the two weeks. Dr Diacon says that using the combination for both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB could simplify treatment regimens. He and his colleagues have begun enrolling subjects in Brazil, South Africa and Tanzania to study the combination over eight weeks.
There are two other important implications. First, Dr Diacon showed a new way to test TB drugs. Rather than wait for years as individual drugs trudge through clinical trials, then test them in combination, scientists can quickly explore whether certain combinations are worth considering. This has a hitch. "If there is a side effect," says Dr Diacon, "we won't always be able to know which drug causes it." But testing combinations quickly has clear merits. Second, the treatment does not contain rifampicin, so should work with most antiretrovirals.


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COMMENTARY: Life sciences sector supports good jobs in N.J.
New Jersey is home to nearly 30 scientists and engineers per square mile more than any other state.
- Mar. 11, 2014
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New Jersey is home to nearly 30 scientists and engineers per square mile more than any other state.
Re: 'ProBuild opponents wasting money' (Letters, March 6)
'Location! Location! Location!' is a real estate axiom that describes the most important factor when purchasing a home. In South Jersey, that saying may be replaced by 'Water! Water! Water!'
Re: 'U.S. history is full of mistreatment' (Rabble Rouser, March 8) and 'Democrats have no common sense' (Letters, March 8)
It seems as though everybody and their brother is standing in line waiting for their turn to badmouth Gov. Chris Christie on the closing of the George Washington Bridge.
Re: 'Democrats want to take guns away' (Letters, March 3)
When I listen to the demands of some of the speakers at the CPAC convention, demands that call for America to do away with our federal income tax, public education and far more, I wonder about our future.
I feel that the general outrage towards Rachel Canning is misdirected. The outrage should be redirected at New Jersey's horrible, out-of-touch family laws designed to create conflict and work for family lawyers (over $12,000 in fees on this case alone).
Liberalism is the product of a turn-of-the-century cultural movement that rejected democracy based on a Darwinian view that only the brightest people should run a society.
The new format is impressive, but where are the daily movie theater listings? They are much more useful than the Hollywood gossip and blurbs!
There are just so many things that I would like to say about the new, improved Courier-Post, but I can summarize best by just saying, 'Cancel my subscription to the Courier-Post immediately.'
A change is coming at the top of New Jersey's statewide transit agency that represents an opportunity for South Jersey's public transportation assets to gain some much-needed attention.
The papers are constantly abuzz about another water rate increase. The state will water down the initial request to look good.
'Immigrants, clergy say deportation divides families' (C-P, March 6)
Re: 'State police seeking more black females' (March 3)
Vineland citizens should be outraged over the misuse of government authority and taxpayer dollars.
I absolutely love the new format of the Courier-Post. I have a thank-you and a suggestion.
International Women's Day, which was celebrated Saturday for the 106th year, marks continued progress for women across the world, but that progress has been reversed in countries where Islamic fundamentalism has taken hold.
My memory isnt what it used to be. I once prided myself on my recall. I would glance at a list of vocabulary words and still know the order years later. At an early job in retail, I could spot more than a hundred regular customers as they walked in and have their orders ready before they got to the counter. I still have a mental list of the names and hometowns of the readers whove had letters published on this page in the past eight months.
Weather disasters like Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina and the government spending disasters that followed show that America needs a new dedicated fund to deal with the consequences of climate change and sea level rise, say members of US Strong, a Jersey Shore-based group with national aspirations to build a new system for preparing against and recovering from major storms.
A nonprofit group has filed a state ethics complaint against Gov. Chris Christie's pal, David Samson, whom the governor appointed chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey recently witnessed the retirement of Congressman Rob Andrews. There have been letters of praise for him. The letters ignored that he is the man who bragged of his authorship of the Affordable Care Act and his long-standing pro-abortion stance.
The cutting of sports programs at Temple University and nationwide at all levels is one of many symptoms of the malaise that is affecting the country due to the financialization and de-industrialization of the economy by our political elites.
Re: 'Sweeney cited in ethics complaint' (C-P, March 6)
It's a scene I wish I had not witnessed.
Re: 'American history must come first' (Rabble Rouser, March 4).
The new effort to recall Senate President Steve Sweeney simply because he supports one single piece of anti-gun legislation is ridiculous.
As a longtime subscriber, I appreciate your efforts to make the paper more interesting, as it was getting a little boring before the changes. But I think you overdid it a little.
Many years ago, while a police sergeant with Pennsauken, I supervised a call for help in the Admiral Wilson Boulevard section. A teenage girl had been walking with her boyfriend when three teenage boys jumped out of a passing car.
It didn't take very long for the smiling sports fan cheering in the Olympic stands to revert to his true nature. I'm referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the former KGB leader whose idea of diplomacy is sending in the troops.
What a difference a year makes. Last year, Gov.
My wife and I are both medical doctors who practice in New Jersey. For years, we have unsuccessfully tried to change the death certificate process in the state.
I have been a family law/domestic violence attorney in Camden County for over 30 years.
Re: 'Some people see racism everywhere' (Letters, March 2)
Re: 'Diocese owes answers on purchase' (Rabble Rouser, March 1)
It's about time for the sheeple of the United States to get their heads out of the grass and look around to see what the progressives are doing to this country. They are on both sides of the aisle, but most have a (D) after their name.
NJ Birthright Bill S873 awaits Gov. Chris Christie's signature.
As the prospective developer of the ProBuild property in Cherry Hill, I write of the ongoing litigation in this matter. The Superior Court recently rejected all arguments challenging the approvals granted by the zoning board.
Re: 'My generation don't mean a thing to you' (Commentary, March 2)
Congratulations to the Washington Township Council for hiring an extremely qualified township clerk, Jill McCrea.
The only surprise about the weakness in emerging markets is that it has taken this long for the issue to make front pages. For more than a year, the 'Footprints of Policy' have been signaling investors to leave emerging markets.
I just wanted to take a moment and give a big 'thank you' to the hardworking county road crews here in Burlington County and the Burlington County freeholder board for the tremendous job they've done keeping up with potholes and road repairs this wint
Can you stand another letter about potholes? I pulled into the Marlton Post Office and hit a deep pothole at the main entrance to the post office.
When will the American people say, 'Enough is enough'? Barack Obama was elected to govern, not to rule. He is president of the United States, not king. He brags that if Congress won't support his way, he has a '
Internet service providers were not classified as common carriers by the FCC. This threatens the whole future of net neutrality, and would allow big telecom companies to discriminate in how they carry Internet traffic.
Vigilantism is alive and well in Florida. It's called the Stand Your Ground law. In most states, even if you are armed, you are supposed to step away and avoid a confrontation whenever possible.
I happened to be in Kiev's October Revolution Square during the August 1991 coup that hastened the Soviet Union to break up by the end of the year. There were no barricades or danger.
Re: 'Americans need to know facts about slavery' (Commentary, Feb. 15)
Re: 'Republicans justified in saying 'NO'' (Rabble Rouser, Feb. 22)
This letter is to advise you that I do not think you improved your paper by including the USA TODAY section. I have never felt that you covered the lower end of Camden County sufficiently enough with the former local section.
The value of the Courier-Post is New Jersey news and investigative reporting on political and corporate/political corruption. The old C-P used to do some of that, though not enough.
It has happened again and again! Another one that we held to a higher standard is leaving the U.S. Congress. This time it is Congressman Robert E. Andrews
This question brings to mind, 'What constitutes a two-parent household?' In today's society we have many blended families, and nontraditional roles are being played by relatives, partners and grandparents.
A few weeks back, I was driving my 4-year-old daughter to school when she suddenly exclaimed, 'Daddy, I don't want to go to school anymore.'
It's a new two-year term for the Democratic majority in the state Senate and Assembly, and here's what's coming your way, fellow citizens.
Are GMOs the new 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell?' Are humans glyphosate-ready?
Re: 'Readers tell what they think of us' (C-P, Feb. 16)
I write this as a mother who lost her son to an overdose. I am not in a popularity contest. I will say how I feel and share my feelings because saving lives is first and foremost.
Whatever happened to the kind of politicians and political appointees mired in controversy who resigned for the good of the organization, even if they didn't think they did anything wrong?
2014 is shaping up to be the 50th anniversary of 1964. That's not just a mathematical fact; it's the next logical step in the baby boomers' interminable cultural dominance.
Since the 1960s, with a decrease in marriage rates, and a rise in divorce rates, single parents, cohabitation and gay parents, there is no doubt that American families are changing, particularly regarding two-parent households.
It comes as no surprise to most people that studies suggest that two-parent households provide the most conducive environment in which to raise children.
The importance of a two-parent versus a one-parent household on children's emotional and academic well-being is something that has been widely debated.
Re: '8 Phillipsburg wrestlers pulled from meet over Paulsboro 'lynching' photo' (C-P, Feb. 21)
Re: 'Teen wrestlers deserve punishment' (Facebook Feedback, Feb. 25)
When my mother was turning 75 20 years ago I wrote to Jay Leno and asked him to send her a birthday card. She watched him every night from the beginning.
My dream for many years was to see where my grandparents had lived in the Ukraine. They left in 1905, before the Soviet era. My father was the only child born in the United States, in Camden.
America's most popular cable news host is upset. 'Marijuana use, video games and texting (are) creating major social problems,' says Bill O'Reilly. 'This is an epidemic that will lead to a weaker nation!'
Re: 'Pot is better than alcohol, cigarettes' (Feb. 1)
Re: 'Bishop's new home is not a bargain' (Letters, Feb. 15)
As a longtime reader of the Courier-Post, I would like to express my opinion of the new format. I don't like the change.
I remember the shock, and then the disbelief, followed by the anger that engulfed me when I opened up the newspaper and read the headline before me, in big, black, bold letters: 'Camden diocese buys $500K mansion for bishop' (C-P, Jan.
Hit hard by scandal and falling poll numbers, Gov. Chris Christie is going back to the future to regain his political mojo. His annual budget address announced a $34 billion spending program peppered with familiar themes from days gone by.
Arizona's lawmakers passed a bill to allow the rejection of service to the gay and lesbian community. (Editor's note: Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed the bill.)
New Jersey already has some of the toughest gun laws in the country, including a semiautomatic firearms ban and ammunition magazine capacity limits.
What a winter we are having! A few days ago, I ran around the house gathering candles and flashlights because the weatherman had said that there was a strong possibility that ice on the trees would knock out power in our area.
When Gov. Chris Christie presented his budget Tuesday, he led with two bits of good news:
This solicitation is directed to Bob Martin, the commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection; Gov. Chris Christie; Regina McCarthy, the administrator of the U.S.
I find it sad but at the same time interesting that with Camden again being ranked as one of the most dangerous cities in America, our selected officials are trying to justify the ranking by saying the numbers used are dated.
I read that Senate President Steve Sweeney is taking a tour of some of the places hit hardest by Superstorm Sandy so that residents can share their stories with the press and raise awareness about their challenges.
It's a good time to be a writer with all the crazy stuff going on in our country these days. Some of the stories are so bizarre, they almost write themselves. A case in point would be the recent sentencing of McGruff the Crime Dog to 16 years in prison.
After attending 'community meetings' concerning the possibility of two more Renaissance school operators coming to Camden, it is obvious that preserving what constitutionally belongs to the people of Camden, democratic public schools, is quickly becoming
Re: 'Good news or bad, sports is a passion' (C-P, Feb. 23)
Re: 'Wanted: Patients' (C-P, Feb. 23)
Re: 'Donald Norcross is a bad choice' (Letters, Feb. 23)
Re: 'Death penalty is uncivilized, costly' (Letters, Feb. 22)
For an administration that has nothing to hide, it is interesting or is it disturbing? that Bridget Kelly and Bill Stepien are trying so hard to hide documents that would be helpful in investigating what occurred in the days leading up to the bridge c
In the growing debate about income inequality, certain statistics stand out. For instance, the top 1 percent of Americans received 95 percent of all wealth created from 2009 to 2012.
I would like to know why the Courier-Post and all the other papers will not print the truth about Social Security. Social Security is not in trouble. It's the crooks in Washington, all the way to the top.
Politics in New Jersey has been dominated by controversy lately.
We are delighted with Gov. Chris Christie. His inauguration speech was so honest and inspiring. He has always been so honest when he speaks to the people of New Jersey. We admire him and respect him.
Re: Facebook Feedback (Feb. 13) from a vet who joined the VFW, then let his membership lapse.
Re: 'Top 10 Beaches contest resumes after 2013 post-Sandy hiatus' (Feb. 18)
Re: 'As always, we're putting South Jersey first' (C-P, Feb. 16)
The Adoptees' Birthright Bill, S873/A1259, is out of committee in both houses of the Legislature.
The Affordable Care Act will make a difference in so many lives. The ACA stopped the insurance companies from turning people away for pre-existing conditions.
This is not exactly a newsflash in my house, where, before he left for college, my son had to teach me how to turn on the TV. The thing is, I really dont want to watch the Olympics, even though I spent many of my happier childhood hours watching figure skating on the black-and-white.
Do variations in culture lead to different performance outcomes? In short, no! This is a tired trope that fails to address the question of what causes differences in levels of success.
Two recent books by Amy Chua, the second co-authored with her husband, Jed Rubenfeld, have focused not only on the tenacity of uncompromising Asian mothers, the now-famous ''tiger moms,' but also on a mix of psychological characteristics explaining why so
As the granddaughter of Italian immigrants, I am familiar with the myth that there are distinct cultural traits that make some groups of immigrants more successful than others. Yet, this claim is just old-school white racism dressed up in a new suit.
Republicans on the joint legislative committee investigating the George Washington Bridge lanes closing that resulted in hourslong delays over four days have complained that Democrats outnumber them on the committee.
Thirty-four years ago this month, Americans collectively experienced one of the most scintillating moments in Olympic, indeed sports, history, as the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union, 4-3, in what would forever be known as the Miracle on Ice.
One of the reasons I like the governor is his conservative approach. New Jersey is a very good place to live. It would be great if it were red and not blue.
Are you tired of Congress? Are you exhausted about hearing how they don't get anything done, the fighting, the greed, corruption and more? So are about 88 percent of all American's according to polls.
The American Dream is to come to America, work hard, raise and educate your family, save your earnings what you can, invest wisely, spend frugally and became financially independent.
It's no secret that a weak national economy has slowed business growth to a crawl in New Jersey.
As a child in Detroit and Boston, I had many opportunities to experience the ugly face of racism and witnessed the devastating toll exacted by its mean-spirited nature.
We Republicans always get branded as the party of 'NO.'
A recent execution in Ohio did not go well. Convicted murderer Dennis McGuire choked and gasped for air for 25 minutes before he died. This happened because one of the ingredients of the older, more reliable cocktail of death is no longer available.
Re: 'Trafficking is bigger than the Super Bowl' (Editorial, Feb. 2)
Unwanted telemarketing calls at home almost stopped thanks to Do Not Call laws championed by AARP and bipartisan legislative leaders.
Re: 'No vote on 2013 election's lesser of two evils' (C-P, Feb. 16)
You'd think we're back in the '60s. The Republicans defending against daily Bridgegate developments refer to them as '
Re: Letters concerning the Diocese of Camden's purchase of a large house in Woodbury (Letters, Feb. 15).
Re: 'No vote on 2013 election's lesser of two evils' (C-P, Feb. 16)
Remember that, as Superstorm Sandy approached, NJ Transit left hundreds of its rail cars in low-lying yards in Kearny and Hoboken, damaging a third of its rail fleet at an estimated $120 million cost, while New York's Metropolitan Transit Authority moved
Thank you, Rep. Rob Andrews, for nothing. Another of your big failures for New Jersey. This is the same kind of thing you have done for me for the past 18 years nothing except putting me off.
Americans can't stand our divided House.
Re: 'Dredging proposed for Voorhees' Kirkwood Lake' (C-P, Feb. 14)
I was saddened by the recent news of the death of Shirley Temple Black. Of course, we all have seen movie clips of Shirley as the child movie star of the 1930s, but my recollection of her is of a more personal nature.
Re: 'Did the Obama administration lie?' (Rabble Rouser, Jan. 25)
Since August, I have had hundreds of conversations with educators, community members and elected officials. But undoubtedly my most challenging conversations have been with families of children about to begin school.
From the penthouse, Route 70 resembles the Champs-Elysees at night. Unlike the endless chocolate pastries of Paris, it is dotted with several ethnic grocery stores containing a potpourri of tasty finds.
Candidate Chris Christie ran ads bragging how he had fixed the pension system by making public employees pay more and eliminating the cost-of-living adjustment for retirees.
The president and Congress should not be proud of the recently adopted $956 billion, five-year farm bill. Most members had little time to read the fine print before being asked to vote up or down.
There is such a refreshing grace and innocence to Polina Edmunds, the 15-year-old American who will be in the Olympic ladies' figure skating competition.
Even on days with subzero temperatures, I can see tents on the outskirts of our offices in Camden people living in the shadow of the city. This is true in Philadelphia, New York and towns across the country.
I'd like to inform you of a statewide problem here in New Jersey. Recently via Twitter, Senate President Stephen Sweeney stated he does not support the carrying of concealed firearms.
New Jersey families pay too much in local taxes and this fiscal burden is an obstacle to our path to economic recovery.
In today's era, the general public views the religion of Islam with malevolence. I have experienced this myself as a 14-year-old Ahmadi Muslim, living in the suburbs of New Jersey.
For many in the insurance broker community, there's little surprise the federal government is struggling to meet the quota for the number of young people signing up for health insurance.
Re: 'Groundbreaking slated for Camden school' (C-P, Feb. 12)
It's no wonder this country is running in a deficit and spending is out of control. Just listen to the out-of-touch politicians talk about how wonderful it will be for full-time employees with benefits to have their hours scaled back.
Change is rarely easy. Even when it's meant to be an improvement, it's seldom seamless. It takes time to work out the kinks, to figure out what works and what doesn't.
Editor's note: This time last year, when the stock market had soared to near-historic highs, we asked several people who make a living providing investment advice to predict what kind of year it would be in 2013.
Editor's note: This time last year, when the stock market had soared to near-historic highs, we asked several people who make a living providing investment advice to predict what kind of year it would be in 2013.
Editor's note: This time last year, when the stock market had soared to near-historic highs, we asked several people who make a living providing investment advice to predict what kind of year it would be in 2013.
Editor's note: This time last year, when the stock market had soared to near-historic highs, we asked several people who make a living providing investment advice to predict what kind of year it would be in 2013.
A sliver of sunshine last week broke through the thickening dark clouds over Gov. Chris Christie's political future.
Re: President's priorities are out of order (Rabble Rouser, Feb. 7)
'Shirley Temple: Beacon for a suffering nation' (C-P, Feb. 12)
Almost everyone knows our federal government is on a dangerous course. The unsustainable debt combined with crushing regulations on states and businesses is a recipe for disaster.
In the 19th century, the 12th of February was nearly as celebrated and important a national holiday as the Fourth of July. In the 21st century, even though the official federal title for the holiday remains 'Washington's Birthday,' most of us celebrate
I cringe every year when Black History Month rolls around. Don't get me wrong, I think it's important for all Americans to know something about 'the black experience' that played such a big role in shaping the culture and politics of this nation.
Re: 'Diocese's critics leave out key facts' (Letters, Feb. 9)
Re: 'Diocese's critics leave out key facts' (Letters, Feb. 9)
Re: 'Diocese's critics leave out key fact' (Letters, Feb. 9)
If you've been engrossed in the two main investigations surrounding Gov. Chris Christie and his staff and that four-day George Washington Bridge backup, you may not have noticed there is a need for a third probe involving the Garden State.
Talk about a poker face. I'm looking at a photo, taken at an Atlantic City casino, of a guy who could not seem more menacing. Dark glasses hide his eyes. A fat stogie is clenched in one meaty paw, two playing cards in the other.
I'm not supposed to say this, but ...
Re: The fascinating political cartoon 'Same-Sex Couple' by Andy Marlette (Feb. 7), as he captures the current American perspective on homosexuality, likening Russia's onetime dictator, Joseph Stalin, with its current president, Vladimir Putin.
Before we get yet another snowstorm here in Tabernacle, I am writing to commend our Public Works Department on yet another year of outstanding service with snow removal.
Re: 'Andrews made friends and foes by doing his job' (Our View, Feb. 6)
Politicians say, 'We're all equal,' and pretend that they represent everyone. But, in fact, they constantly pick winners and losers. America is now like the place described in George Orwell's book 'Animal Farm': 'All animals are equal,' but some are
Re: 'Organ donors' families deserve pay' (Letters, Jan. 11)
It is an absolute travesty what Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has done to Medicare beneficiaries. At first they were told that they would have to find new coverage as of Jan.
Re: 'Coaches and players are good men' (Rabble Rouser, Feb. 10)
President Barack Obama recently delivered his annual State of the Union speech. I found his words to be filled with hope and promise for America's future.
On an ordinary day, the PATCO Hi-Speedline moves 38,000 passengers between South Jersey and Philadelphia.
There's nothing sudden about U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews' decision to retire.
Re: 'Arts advocate, ex-second lady Joan Mondale dies' (Feb. 5)
Our 'king' being yelled at and booed at a Super Bowl gathering? Can't say I don't enjoy watching Gov. Chris Christie getting some of what he turns out.
'2 witnesses dispute cops' report of why they shot dog' (Feb. 5)
Last week, a pop-culture institution well past its prime, in a bid for attention, gave a high-profile platform to an attractive figure to spread dangerous, discredited beliefs.
For Christians across the world, it's a time for focusing on the Holy Family and the Wise Men.
In 2009, New Jersey needed a major change. We endorsed Chris Christie over Democratic Gov. Jon S. Corzine because property taxes were too high, corruption was endemic and urban schools were in free fall.
Like Hamlet pacing the stage in angst-ridden doubt, House Speaker John Boehner delivered the message that immigration reform is dead for 2014. It's not that he doesn't realize the issue is important.
As expected, it didn't take long for the social media to give a forum for those who wished to cast ill feelings on the resignation of Congressman Rob Andrews.
The problem of sex trafficking of children at the Super Bowl received a lot of national media coverage.
Growing up as an Ahmadi Muslim girl in the West is a completely different experience. Since I was a little girl, I saw that my mom always wore the hijab (head scarf). I started to wear hijab at the age of 11 in middle school.
Im so glad that National Organ Donor Day is linked to Feb. 14 because not a day goes by that my family and I dont think affectionately about my kidney donor and how her courage and generosity changed my life forever!
I taught for 35 years in a tough urban environment and I get annoyed at the mountain of 'expert' advice on how to improve public education.
Re: 'Businesses can help ready kids for real world' (Commentary, Feb. 3)
During this time of economic difficulty, many Americans think we should cut foreign aid.
Re: 'Aggressive, self-important sport apt for a sick society' (Forum, Jan. 26)
Although many have worked their whole lives, some fear they will never find steady work again. Here is one story.
Although many have worked their whole lives, some fear they will never find steady work again. Here is one story.
Although many have worked their whole lives, some fear they will never find steady work again. Here is one story.
Although many have worked their whole lives, some fear they will never find steady work again. Here is one story.
The more I read about David Wildstein and the memo circulated by Gov. Chris Christie's people to discredit the former Port Authority executive, the more it seems they are a lot alike.
Some investments are safer than others, but investing in health is among the safest bets.
Re: 'Church should put needy first' (Letters, Feb. 4)
I just watched my congressman, Rep. Frank LoBiondo who just came back from another trip to Africa ask Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, 'Do we have the resources to fight terrorism in that area of the world?'
Do political leanings have much bearing in Washington Township? Obviously, leanings do exist and time changes perspectives.
Not long after the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter opened and years before he had an inkling that another Harvard student of his generation would become president of the United States and name him to his Cabinet Shaun Donovan became one of the shelter
Our governor made his bones as U.S. Attorney by fervently bringing down some 130 mostly political figures, all but about six of whom were Democrats, as I recall.
Rep. Rob Andrews, an inconsequential local congressman, retires voluntarily from one job and the story gets two-thirds of the front page.
Having recently been unable to participate in the Talk Back section of the Courier-Post, I would like to address a subject: not having phone numbers for events.
Gov. Chris Christie's communication skills have been compared to those of President Ronald Reagan, a man who could speak directly and plainly enough so that people who don't care for, or follow, politics understood.
Re: 'New Jersey can't afford to put off heroin report' (Our View, Feb. 4),
Re: 'Andrews' defense tab hits $205G' (C-P, Feb. 3)
Thank you, Congressman Rob Andrews! The congressman and his staff were always available to assist his constituents.
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Winner's Q&A
Winner of Your Best Radishes and Turnips
Congratulations to Kukla whose Crunchy Celery, Radishes and Turnips Salad-Slaw in Blue Cheese Sauce won this week's contest for Your Best Radishes and Turnips!
1. Describe an early food experience that has influenced the way you think about food and/or cooking.
Because I grew up with amazing cooks, I was confident and excited the first time that I hosted a dinner party for my friends. They were so kind and showered me with praise, which encouraged me to keep cooking for my family and friends.
2. What's your least favorite food?
Having been a chubby kid, I rarely ate pasta while I was growing up. After years of avoiding it, I'm still not pasta's biggest fan.
3. What is the best thing you've made so far this year?
I am very proud of the Lemon-Ricotta Bars recipe I created. But my granddaughter insists that my berry streusel pies are my greatest creation.
4. Describe your most spectacular kitchen disaster.
I love to experiment in the kitchen and so far, my biggest disaster was my failed attempt at making Gougéres. Instead of using a hard cheese, I used soft goat cheese. The results were shy Gougéres that refused to rise.
5. What is your idea of comfort food?
When I think "comfort food," my mind immediately goes to meat stew with potatoes and mushroom.
6. Apron or no apron?
I'm a no apron kind of girl.
7. What's your favorite food-related scene in a movie?
I've always loved the scene in "The Mirror Has Two Faces" when Barbra Streisand's character tries to construct the perfect bite of food. And of course, in "Julie & Julia," I loved watching how much Julia Child truly savored the food in France.
8. If you could make a show-stopping dinner for one person, living or dead, who would it be?
My mom.
9. You prefer to cook: a) alone; b) with others; c) it depends on your mood
10. When it comes to tidying up, you usually: a) clean as you cook; b) do all the dishes once you've finished cooking; c) leave the kitchen a shambles for your spouse/roommate/kids to clean
I clean as I cook. Piles of dirty dishes discourage me from cooking. I like a clean kitchen!
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over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you so, so much dear ladies for all your kind, warm and beautiful greetings!!!
I am very happy and proud to be a member of such wonderful community!
over 1 year ago
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Warm congratulations on your win for such a lovely creation!
over 1 year ago
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congratulations! You are a fantastic cook - love to read your Q&A!
over 1 year ago
hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.
Congratulations, Kukla! I can't wait to try your salad - it's simple, elegant, and looks to be bursting with flavors I love.
over 1 year ago EmilyC
Warm congrats, Kukla! Very happy for you! Your winning salad and lemon-ricotta bars are on my must-try-soon list!
over 1 year ago TheWimpyVegetarian
Many congrats to you kukla!! Your recipe looks wonderful!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you so very much ChezSuzanne!!!
over 1 year ago inpatskitchen
So happy for you, Kukla!! A well deserved win. Congratulations!!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thanks inpatskitchen! I am having a blast today answering the kind and wonderful greetings from so many of you, talented and considerate friends at food52!
over 1 year ago
Suzanne is a trusted source on General Cooking.
So thrilled for you Kukla, you are an amazing cook and I love your Q&A. You so deserve to win and I couldn't be happier for you.
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you sdebrango!!!
over 1 year ago
Barbara is a trusted source on General Cooking.
Congratulations, Kukla! I'm so happy for you!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you so much dear drbabs, I know you are happy for me!!! Since my early days at food52, you were very nice and I will always remember that I got my first Community Pick for the recipe you tested.
over 1 year ago Midge
Congratulations Kukla! Nice to read more about you.
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you kindly Midge!!!
over 1 year ago lapadia
Congratulations, again Kukla, excited for you and I loved reading about your food history!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thanks a million lapadia!!!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you Bevi for always being kind and attentive!
over 1 year ago Kukla
Thank you So, So very much Amanda and Merrill for choosing my recipe as a finalist!!!
Many thanks to all my fellow cooks who voted and for all the warm and encouraging comments!!! I am very excited, this is my first win!
over 1 year ago Bevi
It's so nice to learn about your life in the kitchen. Your granddaughter and whole family are very lucky!


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Directed by: Danny Devito
Starring: Robin Williams, Edward Norton, Catherine Keener, Jon Stewart, Danny Devito, Harvey Fierstein
Any movie with a main character who spends several moments expounding on the parallels between Captain Kangaroo and Jesus Christ clearly isn't afraid to take risks. And Danny DeVito's Death to Smoochy -- the blackest, nastiest, most over the top black comedy to come along in ages -- is full of such risks. It's most certainly not destined to be everyone's cup o' hemlock, but, for me, it's the most successful film to emerge in 2002, and the most vulgarly funny and truly subversive comedy since Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Viewers need to be warned up front that if they treasure the warm, cuddly Robin Williams of such things as Patch Adams and Mrs. Doubtfire, Death to Smoochy should probably be avoided at all costs. However, for anyone wondering whatever became of the manic, edgy Williams of years gone by, the movie proves that he was there all the time -- drowning in a sea of molasses. With Death to Smoochy Williams reclaims his status as a comedian worth taking seriously -- and as an actor once again. He blusters, he simmers, he sizzles with the unapologetic ego of his disgraced kiddie show host Rainbow Randolph Smiley (a name he cannot say without including a variant of the "f" word between Rainbow and Randolph). For that matter, it would be virtually impossible to improve on any of the cast in this deliciously nasty bitches' brew. Edward Norton has a field day with the almost impossible role of Smoochy (nee Sheldon Mopes), the gaggingly sweet, impossibly high-minded and too-good-to-be-true kiddie-show star. Catherine Keener is a preposterous delight as a kiddie-show producer and groupie with a list of paramours that seems to include everyone but Captain Kangaroo. Jon Stewart, DeVito and Harvey Fierstein make marvelously loathsome villains, which is actually a neat trick in a movie where even the good guys are pretty darn dubious. It all stems from Adam Resnick's (writer-director of the much-misunderstood flop, Cabin Boy) viciously funny screenplay that spins out of a bizarre fable: namely, what happens when Rainbow Randolph gets popped for taking money for favors and is replaced by the most banal, vapid and "squeaky clean" character imaginable. Smoochy is a Barney-esque purple rhinoceros, created by Sheldon Mopes after being required to take an anger-management course in college. Rescued from the oblivion of plying his trade at such glorious venues as the Coney Island Methadone Clinic ("Oh, we'll get you off that smack, oh, yes, we will," he sings to the tune of "Comin' Round the Mountain") by desperate producers in search of a host with no character flaws, Mopes is completely unprepared for the corruption and commercialization of children's television. And he certainly isn't prepared for how dangerous the industry can actually be -- at least as put forth in the film. Not only has Randolph vowed to get his revenge on Smoochy (convinced that he's evil incarnate), but the "charitable" foundation (headed up by a very sinister Harvey Fierstein) that backs the TV show is determined not to let the idealistic Mopes kill the cash cow of commercialism -- at any cost. Photographed in DeVito's trademark dark lighting with rich, heavily saturated colors, Death to Smoochy almost qualifies as a comedy film noir -- at least up till its very last section, which is something of a cop-out, though not an inexcusable or unworkable one. And it's in keeping with DeVito's earlier work. Even DeVito's darkest film, The War of the Roses, backs off in more extreme moments, while the black comedy of Throw Momma from the Train was never more than the surface of an ultimately sweet-tempered movie. Death to Smoochy falls somewhere between the two, but it blessedly never loses its edge. Be warned: Death to Smoochy is not for the easily offended, but if you're up to it, it's well worth checking out.
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$43 Japanese Stress-Relieving Milk
Stressed? Love milk? How about a $43 bottle of stress-relieving milk straight from the Lon-Lon Ranch?
Tokyo-based Nakazawa Foods will launch the "Adult Milk" line of products in October targetting "adults who live in a stressful society," the company said in a statement. The milk is taken from cows once a week at the break of dawn, as they discharge a lot of a stress-relieving hormone called melatonin during the night, the company said. It is said to contain three to four times as much melatonin as usual milk.
Mmm, stress-relieving milk. But $43? No way. So here's what you do: go to a strip club, a really seedy one. Oh, and one that stays open till 5am (when melatonin production is at its peak). Then pay one of strippers that just gave birth $2 for a taste. And, if it's legit, offer her a five-spot to fill up an empty beer bottle.
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"We are a healthcare laundry and therefore we are very serious about quality and infection control," says Blaufuss. "I feel that we should have the same infection control standards as a hospital and that's how we built our plant – so that it was easy to meet the infection control issues."
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Another advantage of the EPA registered sanitizer is that a study has shown that after fifty (50) wash cycles the tensile strength retention is forty four percent (44%) better then when using bleach, resulting in longer linen life.
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The self-contained gas thermal ironers save a minimum of 30% on energy consumption over steam ironers and they have an insulation shield over the rolls to help keep the heat in the ironer chest area and for employee comfort.
The laundry plant is specifically designed to ensure complete separation of soiled and clean linen throughout the laundry process, thereby meeting the highest health care standards. Goods always flow in one direction through the plant using an extensive rail system to deliver the laundry to the different production stations. Approximately 54 team members run the laundry in Plant City and they process about 125,000 pounds weekly. Blaufuss expects to grow their poundage to 8 million yearly. Laundry hours run from Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The finishing department operates with a two station Chicago King Edge, 1 Braun Blanket Folders with stacker, 1 Braun Omega Folder, a Braun Sigma Small-Piece Folder and a Chicago small piece folder. Two two-roll 32"118" Thermal Lapauw ironers are also used.
Looking towards the future Blaufuss says, "Being accredited by HCLA is a great first step in producing quality linen but the health care laundries have to raise the level of awareness regarding their infection control procedures."
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Lapauw Acquired By Private Investor
BELGIUM — Lapauw and its affiliate Lapauw France have been acquired by Mr. Philippe D'heygere for an undisclosed amount. The Belgian based manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment officially announced that it has recently sold its rights to Mr. Philippe D'heygere, a successful international entrepreneur with special interests in global expansion.
"I have worked with the Lapauw family for 46 years. Following my first meeting with the new owner, I feel very confident that this agreement will provide the experience and resources needed to expand into new markets and bolster support to our existing distributors and customers," said Andre Henrard, Export Manager for the countries outside Europe. The current management will remain active and no personnel change is expected.
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