February Birthdays and Dates To Remember!

Ali & Whalyn  - Feb 4th

Wayne H. - Feb 6th

Wayne (Trey) & Summer - Feb 11th

Jackie - Feb 13th

Taivion - Feb 17th

Candice - Feb 18th

Reggie II - Feb 26th

Random Photos! January 2015!

Biola University parking structure (Cecily's School)

Andrew (Aunt Ruthel's daughter) & Jean

Uncle Will C.

Rodney & Ainsley

Kayla

 

Alijah Wins The Gold At GMC'S!

Alijah wins the gold medal in OT at the GMC's last night. Carteret Middle School 
came in 2nd as a team. It was a reschedule from Saturday because of the snow. 
This is Alijah's 2nd win at the GMC's. He won last year in 6th grade.

Alijah and Coach Bob

Alijah and Coach Voliva

Alijah and the other two 7th grade champions Cristian Diaz and Jacob Vega

Alijah and his 3 coaches

Alijah and Coach Diaz(my bosses husband)

Happy Birthday, Jaivon!

Kamasi Inducted Into the National Honor Society!

Alijah Off To School!

                  Alijah Going to school. Must wear tie and dress shirt on days he has a 
                  wrestling match.  Carteret Middle School is now in uniform thanks to CMS-FSO                     Organization (FSO is like the PTO or PTA) team.  Ursula Pitts - President.

How To Read Bar Codes And Buy American!

ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY--NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK---CAREFULLY! With all the food and pet products now coming from China , it is best to make sure you read the label at the grocery store and especially Walmart when buying food products. Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is  located. It is important to read the bar code to track it's origin. How to read Bar Codes .... interesting! This may be useful to know when grocery shopping, if it's a concern to you. GREAT WAY TO "BUY USA   &  CANADA " AND NOT FROM  CHINA!! The whole world is concerned about China-made "black hearted goods". Can you differentiate which one is made in Taiwan or  China ? If the first 3 digits of the barcode are 690 691 or 692, the product is MADE IN  CHINA. 471 is Made in Taiwan . This is our right to know, but the government and related departments never educate the public, therefore we have to RESCUE ourselves. Nowadays, Chinese businessmen know that consumers do not prefer products "MADE IN CHINA ", so they don't show from which country it is made. However, you may now refer to the barcode - remember if the first 3 digits are:690-692 ... then it is MADE IN  CHINA 00 - 09 ...  USA   &  CANADA 30 - 37   FRANCE 40 - 44  GERMANY 471 ...  Taiwan 49 ... JAPAN50 ...  UK BUY USA & CANADIAN MADE by watching for "0" at the beginning of the number. We need every boost we can get!  Pass this on to everybody on your E-Mail Contact List!!

Here is a pretty good list of country codes..

Subject: Bar Codes of the different countries around the world

http://www.ceveni.com/2008/12/bar-codes-of-different-countries-around.html

Blizzard Warning For New Jersey!

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Blizzard warning Monday night: over 2 feet of snow expected

A potentially historic winter storm is shaping up for New Jersey, with upwards of 2 to 3 feet of snow, whiteout conditions, and coastal flooding expected.

Hopefully by now, you’ve heard of the impending blast of winter that Mother Nature is about to deliver to New Jersey and the rest of the Northeast. By far, this will be the biggest storm of the winter season… and potentially one for the record books, as snow will be measured in feet instead of inches. Even the National Weather Service has called it a “crippling and potentially historic blizzard”.

Here’s our latest forecast for this winter storm:

Breaking down this forecast in a bit more detail, here is everything you need to know about the forecast for tomorrow’s blizzard…

Timing

Sunday was a beautiful day with sunny skies, mild temperatures, and widespread snow melt. Those weather conditions will go downhill quickly overnight, as the first wave of snow moves in. Those first snowflakes look to occur in the after-midnight hours. The initial snow, which will last through the daytime hours on Monday, won’t be too bad. Bands of light to moderate snow could make for a tricky but manageable morning commute, and we could have accumulations of up to 3 inches by the evening commute. If you can leave work or school early on Monday, just in case, that would be a wise decision.

The problems will come after sunset Monday evening and through the overnight hours into Tuesday morning. Bands of very heavy snow – over an inch an hour – are expected, along with winds gusts up to about 50 MPH.

Blizzard Warning

The technical definition of a “blizzard” according to the National Weather Service says a storm must have:

• sustained wind or frequent gusts of 35 mph or greater
• falling and/or blowing snow
• frequently reduced visibility to less than 1/4
• a duration of 3 hours or longer

That’s right – a textbook blizzard technically has more to do with visibility than with snow totals or temperatures.

Blizzard conditions are expected through the worst part of the storm, and so the NWS has issued a Blizzard Warning for Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties from Monday afternoon until Tuesday night. (I would expect the warning to be cancelled early if blizzard conditions subside.) This area of the state will be part of the bullseye for this storm, and will likely net over 2 feet of new snow, in addition to those near-zero visibilities. Travel will be near-impossible during and after the height of the storm

The rest of the state is under a less-intense-but-still-hazardous Winter Storm Warning. With much of that area prone to receive 1 to 2 feet of snow, and similar wind gusts to the blizzard area, it’s still going to be a very significant winter event.

Snow Accumulation

The map above illustrates the current forecast best… 20 to 30 inches of snow is possible for Northeast New Jersey through Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean. 12 to 20 inches of snow is expected a bit further west. And the forecast is for 8 to 12 inches of snow in South Jersey.

You read that right – everywhere and everyone in the state should expect to see more than 8 inches of snow from this storm. Beyond that point, semantics and details don’t matter… the state is going to get buried by Tuesday morning.

Wind

One of the challenges of this storm will be the wind which, as I previously mentioned, will be gusting to about 50 MPH. That will keep the snow constantly blowing around, therefore keeping visibility very low through the entire storm. In addition, the strong winds and heavy snow increase the risk for power outages, which would make a bad situation even worse without power, light, and heat.

Coastal Flooding

A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect from Monday evening through late Monday night, calling for “moderate” flooding along all coastal areas of New Jersey. Of particular concern is the high tide that will occur just after midnight early Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, the following peak tides are predicted:

• Sandy Hook: High tide occurs at 1:07 AM Tuesday, with a forecast tide level of 7.5 to 8.0 feet above mean lower low water.
• Seaside Heights: High tide occurs at 12:37 AM Tuesday, with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean lower low water.
• Atlantic City: High tide occurs at 12:50 AM Tuesday, with a forecast tide level near 7.0 feet above mean lower low water.
• Cape May: High tide occurs at 1:24 AM Tuesday, with a forecast tide level 7.5 to 8.0 feet above mean lower low water.

This level of flooding will flood numerous roadways that are especially prone to coastal floods. Some property damage and moderate beach erosion are also possible, according to the NWS.

Preparations

If you haven’t stocked up on supplies yet, it may be too late as grocery stores across New Jersey are likely running very low on their inventory of “bread and milk”. French toast supplies aside, it’s important to realize this is a significant weather event, and no one should be caught unaware or surprised. Take precautions now, such as purchasing food, getting gas for snowblowers and vehicles, and canceling or postponing travel plans for Monday night and possibly Tuesday.

Tracking the Storm

The entire New Jersey 101.5 and NJ101.5 team is ready to cover this storm from top to bottom, inside-out and backwards, on-air and online. We’ll keep you updated with the latest forecasts and advisories leading up to the storm… The weather conditions during the peak of the storm… And information on cleanup and lasting impacts afterwards too.

We cover New Jersey. Not New York. Not Philadelphia. And we will strive, as always, to be your best source of accurate, up-to-the-minute New Jersey winter storm information.

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Early Detection Key to Cancer Fight

March is Colorectal Awareness Month, highlighting the third most common, second most deadly, but most easily preventable cancer. It is estimated that nearly 150,000 people were diagnosed with this type of cancer in 2008, with close to 50,000 fatalities. According to Dr. (Maj.) Brant Lutsi, 60th Me.dical Ope.rations Squa.dron, colorectal cancer occurs when cells grow and multiply uncontrollably and form polyps in the colon, rectum and appendix. "These cells can spread, or metastasize, to other parts of the body," he explained. Risks for developing this type of cancer include: being age 50 or older, use of alcohol and tobacco, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, personal or family history of cancerous or benigh polyps, and personal or family history of cancerous polyps, and personal or family history of inflammatory diseases such as Ulce.rative Colit.is or Cr.ohn's Disease. Unfortunately signs and symptoms are usually vague in its early stages, such as rectal bleeding, blood in the stoool, lower abdominal pain or cramping, unexplained weight loss, constant fatigue and or prolonged diarrhea or constipation. Many symptoms do not define cancer, but if you experience one or more of these symptoms for over two weeks, contact your primary care provider. Colo.noscopy screening is recommended at age 50, but if you are at a higher risk, you should have it earlier. A camera is used to inspect the lining of the colon to detect and remove colon polyps before they turn into cancer. You can reduce your risk by eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fiber. Limit fat intake to 30 percent of total daily calories. Exercise regularly and maintain an ideal weight. Don't smoke and limit alcohol consumption. Information taken from Tai.lwi.nd, Tra.vis AFB weekly newspaper. Since we have a family history, get tested if you have reached 40 and or if you have any symptoms mentioned above.

January 2015 Quotes!

"We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon". - Konrad Adenauer

"Children need models rather than critics" - Joseph Joubert

"When a true genius appears, you can know him by this sign: that the dunces are in a confederacy against him" - Jonathan Swift


"Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired" - Robert Frost

"Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good". –Maya Angelou

"We all go through difficult times. The difference for those who believe in Jesus is not the absence of the shadow but the presence of the Light". -Unknown

 “Never doubt in the dark what God told you in the light.” - Raymond Edman

"God never made a promise that was too good to be true". –Dwight L. Moody

Nick's LLS Award!

Nick received this tonight, Jan 20th in Napa from the LLS.
Thanks again, for your support of The Great Team

Happy Birthday, Sissy!