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Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music


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This Day in History for May 18 – Napoleon Becomes Emperor and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)

1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)


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Top 5 Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy

 

2. Take Daily Vitamins and/or Supplements

There are several solutions to help increase energy that can easily be found at your local vitamin store. Vitamin B-12, especially when used within multivitamins like Nature’s Fu

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Point Pleasant Beach Bars Will Have To Close By Midnight

When you’re getting drinks at the Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, you’ll have to call it quits by midnight according to an ordinance passed by the Borough Council.

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Stafford Boy Playing with Tiki Torch Fluid Flown to Burn Center

hAn 11-year-old Stafford boy is flown a Philadelphia burn center with second and third degree burns after playing with tiki torch lighter fluid. 

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Georgian Court University Going Coed

After being primarily a woman’s college for over 100 years, Georgian Court University in Lakewood, is making the change to allow male students full time.

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Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister


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Medical Doubleheader – Hometown View

Yes I took yesterday off but it was not much of a fun day unless you call getting a colonoscopy and stitches removed your definition of a joyous medical doubleheader. 

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Are Changes on the Horizon for Controversial University Merger?

Rutgers University officials said Monday a new framework is in place for the university to keep its campus in Camden rather than see it folded into another state university under a plan backed by Gov. Chris Christie.

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NFL Star And Former Rutgers Standout Jamaal Westerman Helps Ashley Lauren Foundation

Jamaal Westerman, Miami Dolphins linebacker and former New York Jet and Rutgers standout spent the day yesterday in Neptune helping the Ashley Lauren Foundation at the Jamaal Westerman Golf Classic at Jumping Brook Country Club.


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Dharun Ravi Supporters Rally Days Before Sentencing [AUDIO]

With a week to go before sentencing, hundreds of supporters held a rally at the State House in Trenton on behalf of Dharun Ravi, the former rutgers student found guilty of invasion of privacy and bias intimidation for using a webcam to spy on his roommate.

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Could Red Light Cameras Soon Be Banned in NJ? [AUDIO/POLL]

State Senator Mike Doherty has introduced a bill to ban municipalities from using red light camera systems which detect violations of traffic control signals and automate the process of issuing tickets to drivers. He explains, “I don’t like the idea of ‘Big Brother’ watching us on every street corner and I don’t see any evidence that it’s made New Jersey’s roads any safer.”