The American Academy of Dermatology has recently published a study on the prevalence and consequences of body art application. 500 men and women ages 18-to-50 responded. CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Northeast Infectious Disease Diagnostic Lab at East Stroudsburg University was established to further understand and combat the threat of infectious disease. It is open to the public for identification of certain vectored pathogens, like ticks. CLICK HERE for more information.
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Helmets to Hardhats is a program designed to help New Jersey veterans leaving the military to land jobs in the construction industry. The program is co-sponsored by groups representing about 82,000 contractors. To apply, candidates must complete a profile. CLICK HERE for more information.
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CLICK HERE for more information on greyhound adoptions in the tri-state area. In the United States, more than 19,000 greyhounds lose their lives each year because they are no longer fast enough to compete in dog racing, while others sustain racing-related injuries. Some of these dogs find homes through various adoption groups, but all too many are killed. First State Greyhound Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of ex-racing greyhounds. |
The Vidoq Society was created in 1990. Its members are affiliated with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. They are professionals both in and out of the field of forensics. They meet to discuss and debate crimes and mysteries. CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation exists to preserve and maintain historic Berks County graveyards. There is visible surface evidence of at least 120 historic sites in Berks County. CLICK HERE for more information about the association.
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 The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that electronic data containing identifying information (names, social security numbers, and dates of birth) of up to 26.5 million veterans and some spouses has been stolen from the home of a VA employee. Officials say the data did not include any of the VA's electronic health records nor any financial information. The VA has set up a manned call center that veterans may call to get information about this situation and to learn more about consumer identity protections. The toll-free number is 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636). The call center will operate from 8AM until 9PM (EDT) Monday through Saturday for as long as it is needed. Veterans can also CLICK HERE for more information.
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Berks County is installing the Children's Identification and Location Database, or CHILD, Project. The CHILD Project is a secure registry that enables authorities to locate and positively identify missing children and adults using iris biometric recognition technology. CLICK HERE for more information.
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For those still looking for a job...be it just out of college, or later in life, experts say a good resource is the Berks County Career Link. They offer services like free job searches to anyone. CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Pennsylvania State Police has launched an expanded Megan’s Law website to allow the public to search for registered sex offenders who may live in their neighborhood. |
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Operation Support is accepting donations to improve the helmet safety of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. It takes $100 to upgrade helmets by providing shock-absorbing pads and a new strap system offering better protection from concussion-causing blasts. The equipment is purchased through Operation Helmet.
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Boyd Gaming has applied for a Category 2 slots casino license for a site in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. The $650 million project would include 3,000 slot machines, a 200-room hotel and more. CLICK HERE for more information on the proposed development. CLICK HERE for an opposing view.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania Geology Professor Dr. Charles Scharnberger has compiled statistics on earthquakes in Pennsylvania. CLICK HERE to look at maps, graphs and other earthquake information.
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WFMZ-TV brought you the story of Ruscombmanor Township resident Kyle Lord and her Keystone Soldiers Forum website. |
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Mark Soper of Quakertown is attempting to ride his quarter horse from Quakertown to California to raise money to combat two serious medical conditions. Mark has two friends who are afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis and Fibromyalgia. He is raising funds for the National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association. CLICK HERE for more information.
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