What happens in Europe doesn’t stay in Europe

Last Updated on Thursday, April 04, 2013 10:59 am Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:45 am

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When a cat owner declaws his pet, he becomes responsible for the well-being of that dependent animal. When a group of nations surrender their economic sovereignty by relying on one currency created by one central bank, they become dependent on that central authority for their economic well-being.

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D-Day German shepherd parachute drop

Last Updated on Thursday, April 04, 2013 11:00 am Written by JIM MUNROE Tuesday, April 02, 2013 11:20 am

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Not many people are aware that on D-Day there was a secret mission involving three DC 47s with American-German shepherd parachute dogs. There were about 25 dogs in each plane, and each had received a rigorous jump and infiltration training course during the previous six months.

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Green Tip of the Week: Water, water everywhere

Written by MEGAN FORNUTO Monday, April 01, 2013 10:10 am

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Did you know 70 percent of fresh water used by humans goes toward agriculture?

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State should return more energy tax receipts to taxpayers

Last Updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 03:39 pm Written by Kevin Krumaker Wednesday, March 13, 2013 05:07 am

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Each year during the budget season, “state aid to municipalities” is a primary focus of local officials. The message continues, that the state is “giving” aid to the local municipalities. Most of these funds are revenues designed to provide property tax relief. This funding originated through local taxes collected to provide money for municipal programs and services. One such program is the energy tax receipts property tax relief program.

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Use infuse-and-drain monetary system to balance budget

Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Thursday, March 07, 2013 06:39 am

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“A House divided against itself cannot stand.” These immortal words asserted by President Abraham Lincoln with regard to black slavery are applicable, albeit in a less egregious way, to today’s political parties.

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GOP acting like a comic book character

Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:44 pm

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Let’s create a made-for-TV fantasy, renaming today’s Elephant Party “the Incredible Bulk."

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Little faith in an IOU backed by a broke government

Written by AL KINKADE Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:39 pm

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It's difficult to think of the FICA tax as being the most regressive tax, as stated by a recent post, when I am in the middle of doing my federal taxes.

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Schools would improve with uniforms

Written by EMILY SILVER Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:33 pm

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The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District could use a change in the public school system.

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How much lower can nation’s moral fiber sink?

Last Updated on Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:00 pm Written by Joseph J. Picardi Monday, February 11, 2013 11:24 am

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The New Jersey Supreme Court recently exonerated a Cape May County woman of child abuse charges, reversing a lower court finding of guilty when her newborn tested positive for cocaine. The Supreme Court came to this conclusion since state child abuse laws do not cover a fetus, and the child did not exhibit any obvious complications at birth.

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Blaming Clinton in Benghazi tragedy lacks honor

Last Updated on Thursday, February 14, 2013 12:01 pm Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Monday, February 11, 2013 11:19 am

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is still being hammered by congressional Republicans for her presumed lack of competence in the Benghazi tragedy. She continues to be blamed for not reading specific cables requesting more security at the U.S. Libyan embassy and following through with those requests.

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