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Research Finds Young People Can’t Live Without a Smartphone

A new Nielsen poll finds smartphones are becoming less of a luxury and more of a so-called necessity — at least for younger people.


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Are You Happy With The Lack Of Snow In South Jersey? – [POLL]

I'm not sure if we even want to call the winter of 2012 in South Jersey "winter".  Sure, sometimes it got cold.  Without the snow, winter may not be winter in South Jersey.  That being said, are you satisfied with the lack of snow?

Kurt Angle(L) & Robert Gibbons (R)- photo courtesy Facebook Kurt Angle(L) & Robert Gibbons (R)- photo courtesy Facebook

NJ Duo Team With Pro Wrestling Champ To Tackle Bullying

An unlikely partnership between two Shore area natives and a Pro Wrestling Champion are teaming up hoping to teach kids about the importance of standing up and preventing bullying.

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Adele Gives the Finger at 2012 BRIT Awards

Move over, M.I.A. You’re not the only one who can give a one-finger salute at a major music event. Fresh off the aforementioned rapper’s bird-flipping incident during the 2012 Super Bowl Halftime, British diva Adele did the same at the BRIT Awards this evening (Feb. 21.) But while M.I.A.’s gesture seemed immature, out of place and a foolish attempt to grab a headline, Adele was merely reacting to being cut off when making her acceptance speech.

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Ocean City Animal Shelter Offering Adoption Incentive

Ocean City's no-kill animal shelter announced this week they will offer prospective adopters a lifetime discount on veterinary expenses.  Due to continuing tough economic times, the shelter is at capacity--filled with pets that need a loving home.

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‘The Voice’ Blind Auditions Week 3 Recap: The Coaches Banter, Battle + Sell Themselves

The coaches are eager to fill their teams with the required 12 singers, so spots filled up on Week 3 of the Blind Auditions of Season 2 of ‘The Voice.’ We see them still encouraging each other to push the button for singers they think are right for the other, with Christina Aguilera often encouraging Adam Levine and Cee Lo to push their giant buzzers, while Blake Shelton muses about contestants being good-looking.

A hearse drives away from the funeral service for Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church (Michael Nagle/Getty Images) A hearse drives away from the funeral service for Whitney Houston outside New Hope Baptist Church (Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Whitney Houston’s Final Resting Place [VIDEO]

Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in Westfield, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star’s family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career.

 


A portrait of Whitney Houston at Whigham Funeral Home (Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images) A portrait of Whitney Houston at Whigham Funeral Home (Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

Whitney Houston’s Funeral [VIDEO]

Whitney Houston’s funeral, or “Home Going”  has ended as mourners remember her life in song, words, prayers and tears.


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Should It Be ‘BYOB’ In Ocean City Year-Round? – [POLL]

Here we go again, another local group is trying to push BYOB at the restaurants in Ocean City year-round, including the boardwalks.  We are wondering if the debate will ever end, then again, will this group finally put this to rest?  What do you think?  Take our poll!

Revel Casino to Have More Part-Time Jobs Than Others

When the Revel casino opens in April, it will have many more part-time jobs than the other 11 casinos in Atlantic City.

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