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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Infant Car Seat Recall
11.20.2007

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Graco Children's Products says it's recalling more than 300,000 infant car seats because they pose a possible choking hazard.

The Exton-based company says the recall affects standalone SnugRide seats manufactured between August 1st, 2006 and June 30th, 2007.

The seats were sold at mass merchandisers, specialty retail stores and department stores from August 2006 until last week.

Graco says the backing of the seat pad may pull away from the seams, exposing the pad filling that could pose a potential choking hazard.

The company says customers should not return the seats to the retailers. Consumers can get a replacement seat pad by calling 800-345-4109 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Mondays to Fridays.

More information about the recall is available at the company's Web site, www.gracobaby.com.

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The model numbers affected are 8609FOF2, 8609FOF3, 8616FOF2, 8616FOF3, 8643DDH2, 8643DDH3, 8643CDR2, 8643DH03, 8643SUP2, 8643SUP3, 8643JOS2, 8643JOS3, 8643MDW3, 8643PWC3, 8643SFJ3, 8645FMT2, 8645FMT3, 8645GLM3, 8645GLN3, 8645HEM2, 8645HEM3, 8645MYC2, 8646SML3, 8645MYC3, 8645MRG3, 8645PKR2, 8645SNY2, 8646SND2, 8645THR2, 8645THR3, 8646FIE2, 8646FIE3, 8646GRT3 and 8646RRY3.

The model number and the manufacture date can be found on the back of the car seats.

Pie Crust Recall
11.19.2007

Blue Planet Foods Inc. of Collegedale, Tenn., is recalling 3,898 units of Heartland-brand Graham Pie Crusts because they contain undeclared almonds, milk and coconut.

People who have an allergy to these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product. No illnesses have been reported, according to the company.

The recalled pie crusts, distributed to stores nationwide, have the codes "Best By 10 27 08 1" or "Best By 10 27 08 3." For more information, consumers can call the company at 877-885-6650.

Curious George Dolls Recall
11.08.2007

About 175,000 Curious George Plush Dolls were recalled Thursday, becoming the latest popular toy made in China found to be contaminated with dangerous levels of lead.

The recalled dolls have a plastic face and are sold in five different models, including "birthday," "fireman," "sweet dreams," "tool time" and "tool time with a soft face." They were sold with Curious George story or activity books at toy and discount department stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007.

Consumers can contact Marvel Toys at 800-352-2064 or visit www.regcen.com/curiousgeorge for more information and to receive a full refund.

About 51,000 Children's Fashion Sunglasses, imported and distributed by Dolgencorp Inc. of Goodlettsville, Tenn., were also recalled Thursday because of dangerous levels of lead. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled sunglasses, made in China, are yellow colored with the UPC No. 400007860896. They were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007. Consumers can return the sunglasses to any Dollar General store for a full refund. For more information, call 800-678-9258 or visit http://www.dollargeneral.com.

Read full story: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=consumer&id=5745994

Toy Kitchen Recall
11.06.2007

Millions of Chinese-made toys known in the U.S. as Aqua Dots have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug when ingested. Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads.

Information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08074.html

Spin Master Aqua Dots Recall Info:
http://www.spinmaster.com/aquaDots.html

For additional information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Read full story: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=consumer&id=5745994

Toy Kitchen Recall
11.06.2007

Mattel Inc. on Tuesday recalled more than 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys in the United States and Europe because several children choked and gagged on small, detachable parts.

For a free repair kit, toy owners should contact Fisher-Price at 888-812-7187. For more information, visit http://www.service.mattel.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

Read full story: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=consumer&id=5745994

Polling Places Links and Information
11.05.2007

Philadelphia Polling Places
http://www.seventy.org/cac (Committee of 70)

Bucks County
http://www.buckscounty.org/government/departments/CommunityServices/BoardofElections/PollingPlaces.aspx

Montgomery County
http://voterservices.montcopa.org/voterservices/cwp/view,a,1459,q,58101.asp

Delaware County
http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/election.html

Chester County
http://dsf.chesco.org/election/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=609094

New Jersey Polling Places
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/pollplaces_doe.html

Delaware Polling Places
http://pollingplace.delaware.gov/

PIZZA RECALL
11.01.2007

General Mills is recalling almost five million frozen pizzas sold under the Totino's and Jeno's label because of possible E. coli contamination.

The company says the problem may have come pepperoni on pizzas produced at a General Mills plant in Ohio.

State and federal authorities have been investigating 21 E coli illnesses in 10 states over about four months.

Eight of the cases were reported in Tennessee. Other cases were found in smaller numbers in Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota.

Nine of the 21 people reported eating Totino's or Jeno's pizza with pepperoni topping at some point before becoming ill.

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The specific products in the recall, with SKU, include:

Totino's Party Supreme, 42800-10700.
Totino's Three Meat, 42800-10800.
Totino's Pepperoni, 42800-11400.
Totino's Pepperoni, 42800-92114.
Totino's Classic Pepperoni, 42800-11402.
Totino's Pepperoni Trio, 42800-72157.
Totino's Party Combo, 42800-11600.
Totino's Combo, 42800-92116.
Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Supreme, 35300-00561.
Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Pepperoni, 35300-00572.
Jeno's Crisp 'n Tasty Combo, 35300-00576.

VIRTUAL HOLD
10.29.2007

Tired of waiting on hold? A new service does the holding for you, without losing your place in line. read more about Virtual Hold by vitiing http://www.virtualhold.com

LI-HEAP, STAYING WARM THIS WINTER
10.29.2007

For LIHEAP eligibility requirements and for more information on PECO's other programs like CAP, the Customer Assistance Program, and MEAF, the Matching Energy Assistance Fund visit:
http://www.phfa.org/consumers/homeowners/real.aspx
http://www.exeloncorp.com/ourcompanies/peco/pecores/assistance_prgs/

OCEAN CO. HUNGER RELIEF
10.28.2007

Food supplies are drying up at the Ocean County Hunger Relief.

If you want to donate or volunteer, you can call Ocean Co. Hunger Relief at 732-505-HELP or visit its website at www.ochungerrelief.org.

RED CROSS WILDFIRE HELP
10.25.2007

If you'd like to become a Red Cross volunteer call 1-800-777-6620.

You can also learn more by visiting the Red Cross website at www.redcross.org.

BUMBO SEAT RECALL
10.25.2007

Babies are at risk for serious head injuries when the seats are placed on a table, countertop, chair or other raised surface and the infants arch their backs, possibly causing them to flip out of the seats and fall onto the floor. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advised that consumers never use the seat on a table or elevated surface.

The seats, manufactured in South Africa, were sold by Target, Wal-Mart, Sears, Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us, USA Baby and other toy and children's stores nationwide and online from August 2003 through October 2007.

The baby seat is a single piece of molded foam and comes in yellow, blue, purple, pink, aqua and lime green. The seat has leg holes and a seat back that wraps completely around the baby. On the front of the seat is the word "Bumbo" with the image of an elephant.

For more information, consumers can call 877-932-8626 or visit http://www.bumbosafety.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.

MATTEL TOY RECALL
10.25.2007

Mattel Inc. recalled an additional 38,000 "Go Diego Go!" toys Thursday as part of a larger recall of 665,000 lead-contaminated children's products, the government said.

Thursday's recall involved orange and yellow Go Diego Go! Animal Rescue Boats, manufactured in China and imported by Fisher-Price. According to Mattel there were 38,000 affected toys in the U.S., 12,000 in Great Britain and 5,500 in Canada, for a worldwide total of 55,500.

Surface paint on the boats contain excessive levels of lead. Several Diego toys were included in the August recall of 1.5 million Mattel toys.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children. Under current regulations, children's products found to have more than 0.06 percent lead accessible to users are subject to a recall.

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On the Net:

Mattel: http://www.service.mattel.com Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov.

CRIB RECALL REPAIR KITS
10.25.2007

Simplicity Inc. is providing consumers a free repair kit to Simplicity and Graco-brand cribs that were recalled after three children became entrapped and suffocated, the government said Thursday.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the repair kit immobilizes the crib's drop side, which can detach and create a gap in the crib that children can slide into and suffocate. The free repair kit will be sent to crib owners who have pre-registered or who register now on Simplicity's Web site at www.simplicityforchildren.com or the company's hot line at 888-593-9274.

The Reading, Pa.-based company is offering consumers a rebate coupon for a future purchase as an incentive to return a reply card indicating that they have successfully installed the repair hardware.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
10.19.2007

www.breastcancer.org

POT PIE RECALL
10.11.2007

ConAgra Foods Inc. recalled all its Banquet pot pies and store brand varieties Thursday after the products were linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak.

Consumers who want a refund for their pot pie should send the side panel of the package that contains the UPC code to the following address: ConAgra Foods, Dept. BQPP, P.O. Box 3768, Omaha, NE 68103-0768. Consumers with questions can call the company toll free at 866-484-8671.

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On the Net:

Centers for Disease Control Salmonella updates: http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella

ConAgra Foods Inc.: http://www.conagrafoods.com

WATCHFUL i
10.10.2007

Trenton officials are using the internet to help make city schools safer. The new Watchful i website, will allow students, parents or anyone to report anything from gang activity on school grounds to bullying and other concerns without giving their name.

For more information, visit http://www.trenton.k12.nj.us/watchfuli/

BREAST CANCER 3 DAY 10.5.2007

CLICK HERE for information about making a donation, where you can see the hikers and reserving your spot for next year.

PLAY YARD RECALL
9.27.2007

Baby supply company Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling more than 425,000 play yards after a 10-month old boy was strangled, a government safety agency announced Thursday.

The recall includes various models of the following play yards:

To receive a free replacement strap for the changing tables and a free kit to secure the rocking cradle, call Kolcraft at 888-655-8484. In the meantime, consumers should cut the existing restraining straps from the changing tables.

For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov or http://www.kolcraft.com

AIR VICTORY MUSUEM
9.27.2007

CLICK HERE for the Air Victory Musem web page.

HAMBURGER RECALL
9.26.2007

Elizabeth, N.J.-based Topps Meat Company announced a recall of boxes of frozen hamburgers it distributed. The recall affects 331,582 pounds of frozen beef patties and 21 products that were distributed nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Topps said.

Twenty-one people in eight states may have fallen ill after eating hamburgers possibly contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

The boxes recalled carry the number "Est. 9748" inside the USDA mark of inspection and were produced on June 22, July 12 or July 23, the USDA said.

The recalled products included certain 10-pound boxes of Butcher's Best 100% All Beef Patties; certain 10-pound boxes of Kohler Foods burgers; certain 10-pound boxes of Sand Castle Fine Meat; some 2-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers; and some 3-pound boxes of Topps 100% Pure Ground Beef Hamburgers.

Consumers are urged to return the product to the store and immediately call their doctor if they ate the hamburgers and feel symptoms similar to stomach flu.

Topps Meat:
http://www.toppsmeat.com/

HIRING CONTRACTORS
9.12.2007

For tips on hiring a contractor, please visit these websites:

Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/services/homeimpv.shtm

Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=521

PIG PLACEMENT
8.28.2007

An organization exists to help find homes for pigs called the Pig Placement Network. You can visit their website www.pigplacementnetwork.com or call 215-322-1539.

CAMP LITTLE ROCK
8.26.2007

Click Here for more information about Camp Little Rock.

WEST NILE SPRAYING SENSITIVITY REGISTRY
8.15.2007

If you or a member of your family is excessively or abnormally sensitive to pesticides, you can register to be notified before spraying occurs near your home. Call 717-772-5231 or visit www.agriculture.state.pa.us and click on the consumer tab.

FISHER-PRICE TOY RECALL
7.31.2007

Owners of a recalled toy can exchange it for a voucher for another product of the same value. To see pictures of the recalled toys, visit http://www.service.mattel.com. For more information, call Mattel's recall hot line at 800-916-4498.

Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov.

NEW JERSEY TAX REBATE
7.30.2007

New Jerseyans have more time to apply for their property tax rebates. Governor Corzine extended the deadline from August 15th to October 31st.

For more information, visit http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/

CANNED FOOD RECALL
7.21.2007

Castleberry's Food Co. of Augusta recalled more than 90 brands of canned chili, beef stew, corned beef hash and other meat products.

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Castleberry's at 1-888-203-8446.

For the complete list of recalled products, click here.

ON THE NET:

Castleberry's Food Co.: http://www.castleberrys.com/
Food Safety and Inspection Service: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/

BBB Phishing Scam
7.16.2007

Beware! The Better Business Bureau (BBB) name continues to be used in "phishing" scams. Fraudulent emails containing malicious links and viruses have been sent to businesses and consumers around the country claiming to contain information on a complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau. None of the BBB's computer and email systems are involved in this hoax. The BBB and authorities are working together to stop these continued attacks.

If you receive such an email, please report it using the Better Business Bureau's website: http://www.bbb.org/alerts/security.asp

You can also see a copy of the email on the BBB website here: http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=747

DENT FRESH TOOTHPASTE RECALL
7.16.2007

Dent Fresh U.S.A., Inc, Miami, Florida, is initiating a nationwide recall in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the toothpaste made in China involving all:DentFresh Fluoride Mint Toothpaste 9 Oz (255g). This recall has been initiated because the products may contain the poisonous chemical diethylene glycol (DEG).

FDA is not aware of any U.S. reports of poisonings from toothpaste containing DEG. However, the agency is concerned about potential risks from chronic exposure to DEG and exposure to DEG in certain populations, such as children and individuals with kidney or liver disease.

PLEASE RETURN ALL PRODUCTS IMMEDIATELY TO THE STORES WHICH YOU PURCHASED THEM. CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE PRODUCTS SHOULD STOP USING AND THEN RETURN TO THE STORE OF PURCHASE OR THROW AWAY.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at: denfresh@hotmail.com

Adverse Reactions or quality problems experience with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:http://www.fda.gov/medwatch

ALZHEIMER'S VACCINE
7.1.2007

Alzheimer's Disease Center at the University of Pennsylvania http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/ADC/research-treatment.shtml

GIFT OF LIFE
6.29.2007

http://www.donatelife-pa.org/

DINOSAURS LIVE!
6.21.2007

http://www.dinosaurlive.com/

SOCIAL SECURITY
6.17.2007

Click Here for the Social Security administration.

TOXIC TOOTHPASTE
6.14.2007

Five-ounce tubes of toothpaste sold in discount stores in four states, including Pa., and N.J., and labeled Colgate - described as counterfeit by Colgate - are being recalled because they may contain a poisonous chemical, according to the importer of the tubes. Click Here for more on this story.

THOMAS AND FRIENDS TOYS RECALLED
6.13.2007

Fears about lead poisoning from paint triggered the recall of nearly 2 dozen different Thomas & Friends toys. Click Here for more on this story.

CONSUMER REPORT
5.31.2007

Links mentioned by Action News Consumer reporter Nydia Han.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Convertible Crash Tests: http://www.iihs.org/ratings

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs: http://www.crbestbuydrugs.org

GE DISHWASHER RECALL
5.16.2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with General Electric, announced a voluntary recall of GE built-in dishwasherst. Consumers should stop using recall products immediately unless otherwise instructed. For more information go to: www.cpsc.gov.

Hazard: Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwashers internal wiring which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: GE has received 191 reports of overheated wiring including 56 reports of property damage. There were 12 reports of fires that escaped the dishwasher. Fire damage was limited to the dishwasher or the adjacent area. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes GE built-in dishwashers sold under the following brand names: Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint, and Sears-Kenmore. The dishwashers were sold in white, black, almond, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed on the dishwashers front control panel. The following model and serial numbers can be found inside the dishwasher tub on the front left side of the dishwasher.

Sold at: Department and appliance stores from September 1997 through December 2001 for about $400.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact General Electric for a free repair, a $150 rebate towards the purchase of a new GE dishwasher, or a $300 rebate towards the purchase of a new GE Profile or GE Monogram dishwasher.

Customer Contact: For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (877) 607-6395 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firms Web site at www.geappliances.com.

PENN'S LANDING SUMMER EVENTS ANNOUNCED
5.10.2007

Penn's Landing Corporation is ready to kick off the summer season!

Captain Morgan's Jam on the River - May 26th and 27th. Free gospel concerts every Friday night in June.

Free movies every Thursday night in July and August.

Concerts featuring music from different cultures every Sunday.

For more information, visit www.pennslandingcorp.com/.

PET FOOD RECALL
5.3.2007

FDA pet food recall information:

http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/petfood.html

Purina Pet Food: http://www.purina.com

Sunshine Mills Inc.: http://www.sunshinemills.com/

Menu Foods List of Recalled Pet Foods http://www.menufoods.com/recall/

Menu Foods can also be reached at:

(866) 463-6738

(866) 895-2708

Iams Co.can be reached at:

ON THE NET: http://us.iams.com/iams/global/Product_Recall.htm

1-(800) 882-1591

INFANT TOY RECALL
5.3.2007

About 40,000 soft toys are being recalled because plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The Soft Blocks Tower Toys (on Graco® Baby Einstein® discover and play" Activity Centers) were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Meijer, Shopko, Target, and various specialty retailers nationwide, and on Wal-Mart.com and Target.com from February 2005 through about December 2005 for $80.

So far, there have been 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering.

Only model number 4635BEE with serial numbers 012705 through 063005, which indicates the manufacture dates of January 27, 2005 through June 30, 2005, are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers are located underneath the activity center's tray.

Owners should not let children play with the Soft Blocks toy and contact Graco for a free replacement Tower toy without the plastic film. You can call Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.gracobaby.com.

TOY CELL PHONE RECALL
5.3.2007

About 300,000 toy cell phones are being recalled because of a choking hazard. The Parents® Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones were sold at Target stores between September 2006 and January 2007 for about $8.

The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children. So far, there have been 54 reports of the metal pin falling out of the hinge. In two cases, consumers reported finding the pin inside a child's mouth, with one child receiving a cut in the mouth.

Only items bearing date codes 090106 through 101206 are involved in this recall. The date code can be located on the bottom of the product packaging and in the battery compartment.

For more information Click Here.

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 4.27.2007

Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program

ON THE NET: http://www.chipcoverspakids.com

BY PHONE: 1-800-986-KIDS

Magnetix Recall &Mortgages
4.19.2007

Links featured during Nydia Han's Consumer Report:

Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/

Mega Brands: http://www.megabrands.com

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America - http://www.naca.com/index.jsp

Don't Borrow Trouble campaigns - http://www.dontborrowtroublesepa.org/

http://www.dontborrowtrouble.com/en/our_partners_map.html#pennsylvania

Freddie Mac: http://www.freddiemac.com

Fannie Mae: http://www.fanniemae.com

Washington Mutual Inc.: http://www.wamu.net

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.: http://www.fdic.gov

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
3.29.2007

CLICK HERE for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training page.

WIN A HOUSE
3.25.2007

Click Here for information about how to enter to win a home in Missouri.

AMERICAN DANCE WHEELS
3.25.2007

Click Here for more information.

WHEELS FOR JOEY
3.18.2007

Click the link to find out more about Wheels for Joey

CREDIT REPORT DISPUTES 3.5.2007

Equifax

TransUnion

Experian

IRS INFORMATION 3.5.2007

Tax Refunds Tip of the Day on 6abc.com

SPRING FORWARD WARNING
2.28.2007

Websites referenced by Nydia Han during her consumer report and in her podcast about preparing for Springing Forward earlier this year.

ON THE NET: Microsoft Support
ON THE NET: Apple Support ON THE NET: Blackberry Support

DEPRINCE HOME MAKEOVER PETITION
2.20.2007

Family and friends of 39-year-old Maureen DePrince, who was lost both her legs and her eyesight to a drunk driver, are petitioning ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition for help.

You can add your name to the petition by clicking here.

Click here to visit the Maureen DePrince Website

Learn more about this story by clicking here.

CONSUMER WRAP
2.7.2007

Websites referenced by Nydia Han during her consumer report.

ON THE NET: Consumer Product Safety Commission
ON THE NET: Federal Trade Commission
ON THE NET: ID Confidence

PILGRIMAGE OF DAVID HEIMANN
2.7.2007

Tamala Edwards reports on David Heimann's around the world pilgrimage in her Rites, Rituals and Religion podcast. Below is the link that she referenced in that podcast.

ON THE NET: Ad Sodalitatem

CRASH TEST SAFETY RESULTS
2.5.2007

The 2007 Ford Fusion midsize sedan and the 2007 Ford Edge SUV received top scores in new front and side-impact crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

ON THE NET: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

SLAVIN FAMILY FIRE RELIEF
1.30.2007

If you would like to help, donations may be sent to:

Slavin Family Fire Relief Fund
care of First Colonial National Bank
1040 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, N.J. 08108

or call David Alamia at (856) 858-1917.

NOROVIRUS INFECTION
1.29.2007

Tips on avoiding Norovirus infection: ON THE NET: Pennsylvania Department of Health

ON THE NET: Centers for Disease Control

Waiting on the World to Change
1.26.2007

ABC News' 20/20 presented a special one-hour program following the lives of three young citizens in Camden, named America's most dangerous city twice by City Crime Rankings.

Here you can find some of the ways that you can help by getting involved:

Urban Promise: Urban Promises' mission is to equip Camden's children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth and Christian leadership.

Boys & Girls Club of Camden County: The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County works to provide every child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright future. Every day, the Boys & Girls Club of Camden County strives to improve each child's life by implementing self-esteem, courage, and positive values through all of the educational programs. Club members receive tutoring, computer training, sports education, homework help, and mentoring.

Generations United: Generations United (GU) is a national membership organization focused solely on improving the lives of children, youth, and older people through intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. GU represents more than 100 national, state, and local organizations and individuals representing more than 70 million Americans.

You can also contact: Camden Community Baptist Church
1529 Mount Ephraim Ave.
Camden, NJ 08104
(856) 964-3330

THE LOFT LOOK
1.23.2007

Condos at the Ellington feature the "loft look" -- a wide-open space that's easy to decorate.

ON THE NET: Ellington Center City

NEW PASSPORT RULES
1.22.2007

Important information for travelers. New passport regulations go into effect on Tuesday, January 23. Here are some helpful links:

How to Apply for a Passport

New Passport Requirements

Mid-Atlantic AAA

CANDY RECALL
1.22.2007 The following recall has been announced:

-All packages of Elegant Sweets Chocolate Cream Truffles, distributed by Elegant Gourmet Inc., because they contain undeclared milk, which can cause a severe reaction in those allergic to it. No injuries have been reported.

The truffles come in three different packages. One is a round, brown and beige box tied with a brown ribbon. It has a net weight of 8.8 ounces (246 grams). Another is a red velvet, heart-shape box with a red ribbon and white roses tied on top. It has a net weight of 4.5 ounces (128 g). Recalled truffles also come in a pink and white, 3-ounce (85 g) box tied with a pink ribbon.

The truffles were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders. For more information, call the company at 425-814-2500 or http://www.fda.gov.

RECALL ROUND-UP
1.18.2007 The following recalls have been announced:

- About 100,000 Graco Contempo highchairs, manufactured by Graco Children's Products Inc., because the chairs can collapse if not fully opened and locked. The company has received 18 reports of highchairs collapsing.

The chairs have an "A" frame design with six height adjustments and three recline positions. The recalled chairs have the following model numbers: 3800COU, 3800DRB, 3800FMT, 3800GGG, 3800GRM, 3800HEM, 3800JEN, 3800LEG, 3800MNS, 3800OWD, 3800SND, 3800TFE, 3800RIT, 3803HRL, 3804CNR, 3805BDA, 3810PEW, 3810PST and 3811PST.

The chairs were sold at Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Target, Target.com, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart.com, Burlington Coat Factory, Shopko, AAFES, USA Baby and specialty retailers around the country from December 2005 to December 2006.

To obtain a free repair kit, call 877-445-1312. For more information visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

- About 460,000 plush animal baby rattles and picture frames, manufactured by Target Corp., because small pieces can break off and pose a choking hazard. Also, the plastic ring on some of the rattles can break and expose sharp pieces. Target has received 11 reports of small parts detaching from the rattles and frames.

The rattles and frames feature either a bear dressed in pink or a moose dressed in green. Some rattles have full-bodied stuffed animals with rattles inside. Others are just a plush bear or moose head attached to a plastic ring. The frames consist of the bear or moose holding a small heart-shaped or square picture frame.

The rattles and frames were sold at Target stores around the country between November and December 2006. Return them to a Target store for a gift card of the equivalent value, plus applicable sales tax. For more information call 800-440-0680 or visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

- About 40,000 sets of MagneBlocks magnetic construction toys, distributed by Geometix International LLC, because magnets inside the pieces can fall out and be swallowed by children. Multiple swallowed magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. The company has received one report of a magnet coming loose.

All MagneBlocks construction kits are included in the recall. The kits contain six or more plastic building pieces of various colors shaped as cubes and three-, four- and five-sided pyramids. The pieces have MagneBlocks imprinted on them. The kits also contain six or more steel balls, and some kits include steel rods.

The kits were sold online and at toy, arts and crafts and discount department stores around the country between January 2004 and November 2006. If a magnet comes out of one of the blocks, send it to the distributor for a free replacement block. Contact the company at 866-775-0265. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that children under six should not play with toys that contain magnets. For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

- About 113,800 children's butterfly necklaces, imported by U.S. Toy Co. Inc., because the jewelry contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. An additional 29,000 necklaces were recalled in December of last year.

The necklaces have multicolored pendants shaped like butterflies which hang from a black cord. The packaging has "Butterfly Necklace" written on the front and item number JA298 written on the back. The necklaces were sold online and at U.S. Toy Co. stores and other children's and discount stores around the country between August and December 2006.

For a replacement, return the necklace to the place of purchase. For Internet purchases or questions, call 800-832-0224. More information is available at the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Fund for Ashley Zauflik
1.16.2007

Donations can be made to:

Ashley Zauflik
c/o Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School
185 Walton Dr
Morrisville, PA 19067

FREE TAX SITES
1.16.2007

The Campaign for Working Families opened 17 free tax sites on Wednesday, January 17, 2007.

Learn more visiting their website by clicking here or call 215-686-2599.

You can get your refund back in just seven to ten days.

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IRS e-file
IRS Free File Program
Campaign for Working Families Free Tax Prep Locations
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Bucks Back! Tax Prep Program
Delaware Free Tax Help

GHANA DONATIONS
1.16.2007

Click Here for the Morning Glory Center Ministries.

KYLE KORVER FOUNDATION
1.8.2007

76ers star Kyle Korver is inviting young artists to submit ideas for a logo for his foundation, which is designed to make a positive impact on less-privileged children.

Click here to visit Kyle's website and learn more.

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