At The Philly Pretzel Factory in Somers Point, New Jersey, the art of making pretzels really comes down to a science. It takes dedication, chemistry, and a refusal to compromise the process. And yes, sometimes that means starting from scratch to get it right. From our shape to our recipe, commitment is how we keep our product consistent, every time. It’s not just about what goes into our pretzels – it’s about how you feel when you eat one…or four! It’s in the memories you make at tailgates, birthday parties, and movie nights – and the happiness you feel when you take the first bite. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Wrong. All of our pretzels are hand-twisted and baked fresh using an ingredients list that’s short and sweet. Flour, water, yeast, and a pinch of salt are all you knead for a fresh, no mess snack. Because our pretzels are so deliciously simple, we leave it up to you to customize with dips and mustards. Find a new favorite every time! Come in and visit us at the Groveland Shopping Plaza - 501 New Road in Somers Point, New Jersey or give us a call at: 1-609-927-4442.

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Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

Who is Lauren DeRitis? Lauren DeRitis is a Marketing & Reputation Specialist at Rothman Orthopedic Institute, specializing in marketing and reputation enhancement within the orthopedic sector. They apply expertise in physician reputation projects, with a focus on increasing physician and practice reputation scores. They respond to reviews and collaborate with internal leadership to implement improvements. Their capabilities include social media strategy, messaging, and content creation, as well as website content management. They also assist with the onboarding of new physicians, creating bios, arranging headshots, and establishing practice goals. Building on experience at Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Lauren progressed through roles including Manager, Community Relations, Service Excellence Trainer, and Referral Development Representative. As a Service Excellence Trainer, they conducted classroom-style training to new hires on standards for servicing patients. Their work history includes referral development, fostering relationships within the community. Throughout their tenure at Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Lauren has contributed to community relations and marketing initiatives within the orthopedic healthcare sector. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science from Drexel University.

David Frei, America’s most renowned authority on all things canine, is a natural choice to serve as the expert analyst for NBC’s National Dog Show Presented by Purina®. An American Kennel Club (AKC)-licensed judge who has officiated dog shows all over the world, Frei hosted television coverage of “The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show” for 27 years (1990-2016). He has co-hosted the National Dog Show on NBC since its inception in 2002, becoming a Thanksgiving Day fixture in millions of American homes. New York Magazine once called David “probably the most well-known human in the world of canines.” A successful breeder, handler and owner in the purebred dog show world, he is proudest of the work his dogs have done as therapy dogs at the Ronald McDonald House New York, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the New York City VA Hospital, the VA Hospital of Seattle, and more. His first book, The Angel By My Side (2002, with Mike Lingenfelter), claimed two Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) awards. His second book, Angel On A Leash (2011), also a DWAA award winner, is his view of his world of therapy dogs and his life in dogs, taking its title from his charity. In 2018, David was inducted into the DWAA Hall of Fame. Today, True Dat, David’s beloved Cavalier and constant companion, visits patients every week at Seattle’s VA Hospital. She is carrying on the work begun by his late therapy dog warriors of the past 25 years – Grace, Teigh and Belle, all Brittanys, and Angel, his first Cavalier. About his life in the dog world, he says, “A Bible verse tells us that ‘a faithful friend is the medicine of life.’ I think we can say that about all dogs, our faithful friends indeed, whether you find them with their people at the National Dog Show, or as therapy dogs visiting people in need, or as a family member sitting next to you on the couch at home.”

Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and the Chief of Ophthalmology at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital. She is originally from Long Island (go, Yankees!), and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a specialty internship in ophthalmology at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Lutz finished a research fellowship in comparative ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and then went on to complete her Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Lutz holds a Master of Science in Comparative Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in Comparative Ophthalmology. Dr. Lutz is board-certified in veterinary ophthalmology through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) and has been awarded a Maintenance of Diplomate Certification through the ACVO. Dr. Lutz is published in both veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. She received the ACVO clinical award at Cornell University and was awarded a highly coveted ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation Resident Research Award Grant while at The Ohio State University. Dr. Lutz was awarded the Best Clinical Research Award on two occasions at The Ohio State University Advances in Veterinary Medicine College Research Day, as well as The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Service Award.

New year, new direction for area vitamin and health supplement guru Ruth Kendall, who recently purchased Just Organics, a produce delivery service based in Somers Point. Just Organics is an organic produce and grocery home delivery service offering fruits and vegetables, plus some marketplace items, to build into a box for a complete meal dropped at the doorstep. “What you’re going to get is the most abundant, beautiful array of four or five vegetables, four or five fruits. The value is definitely there, and you would probably spend more and get less at ShopRite,” Kendall said. Kendall has been involved in the natural foods and supplement industry for decades. She said her wellness journey began during her first pregnancy, when she wanted to feed her baby well and supplement herself properly. Two years later, her second child was born with Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, requiring her to learn much more to provide for his nutritional needs. “When it comes to helping people with their health, they need to know where you came from,” Kendall said. “His condition required me to really step it up. It’s why I took it to the level I am now.” She said she started eating organic more than 30 years ago, when it was “unaffordable, unattainable” and had to be purchased through cooperatives or community agriculture. Now, it's easy to purchase organic products almost anywhere. The difference, she said, is the freshness and quality. That’s where her new venture ties into her old. Kendall and her husband, Keith, have owned and operated The Honey Tree natural foods store in Northfield since 2015 after being longtime customers of and working for former owner Ron Groff. He had started the business in the late 1980s in a satellite store at the Tilton Shopping Center. They offer high-end quality vitamins, supplements, all-natural hair and skin care, and all-natural foods that are healthy and free of contaminants, additives and artificial ingredients, according to their website, honeytree.net. “Our products are chosen based on efficacy and overall quality, ensuring that we bring you only the best,” Kendall said. Also available at The Honey Tree is a wide variety of organic, gluten-free, plant-based/vegan, paleo and preservative-free natural foods, as well as high-quality CBD products. The Kendalls also provide consultations and will continue to do so, not only for the vitamins and supplements but also for the organic produce and associated products. “Tell me what you eat and let’s find the best choice for you,” Kendall said of her philosophy. Just Organics at 23 Somers Point-Mays Landings Road, Unit 1, is located near the intersection of Route 9 in Somers Point, New Jersey. Kendall has the products from The Honey Tree out front while also offering fresh organic produce, the primary part of Just Organics — its produce delivery service — in the back. “Organic fruits and vegetables is a new venture for us,” she said. However, Just Organics has been around since 2015, well before the trend of home delivery took off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kendall said while they will continue to ship vitamins and supplements via mail, as well as through their home-delivery service, she never would allow a third party to deliver her produce. “I will never deliver food via the mail. It doesn’t hold up, the quality is not going to hold up,” she said, noting she would lose chain of custody and have to depend on someone else. Just Organics, on which the Kendalls have partnered with Glen and Donna Ellenbart, has five drivers, each assigned to a specific area. Their products are available for delivery throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties. “They know the customers, know the routes, live in the community,” she said. “We’re trying to limit the number of people touching your stuff.” Kendall said she is creating a model based on sustainability, using recycled boxes that customers can reuse.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

Dr Jean Dodds became a veterinarian in 1964 after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, and has spent more than 5 decades as a clinical research veterinarian. From 1965-1986, she was a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. Dr. Dodds was a grantee of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and has over 150 research publications. Dr Dodds started Hemopet in 1986, the first non-profit national animal blood bank. Today, Hemopet’s range of nonprofit services and educational activities include: providing canine blood components and related services; adopting retired Greyhound blood donors as companions; and the Hemolife diagnostic division focused on hematology and blood banking, immunology, endocrinology, nutrition and holistic medicine (www.hemopet.org). She is also Co-Trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund, a non-profit project to assess the duration of immunity and safety of current rabies vaccines for animals (www.rabieschallengefund.org). Dr Dodds actively participates in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation. She has written 2 popular award-winning pet health books together with Diana Laverdure; and holds 25 patents.

Michael A. Letts, Founder, President, and CEO of In-Vest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bullet-proof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. ABOUT: INVESTUSA is dedicated to “protecting those who protect us”. This mission has expanded and evolved over the years to not only ensuring that every first responder has the necessary protective gear to enable them to come home safely to their families after putting themselves in harms way to protect our freedom, liberties, and values that keep our communities as safe havens and beacons of hope, but to serve as a voice for these American Hero’s. That voice ranges from telling their sacrifices to ensure our protection, to their needs for judicial reform to protect us all, their equipment updates and needs to enable better job performance, the history of their struggles and success, and the need to provide greater care for the affects of the job.....PTSD and the consequences they suffer. BIO: Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. As of June 2023, more than 13,520 concealable and active shooter vests have been distributed to police officers throughout the United States, and globally as the result of his leadership and passion. The organization’s efforts have helped police officers from areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina to nations such as Nicaragua, and Mexico. His involvement has earned him a Congressional Gold Medal Award for Community Service and the SC Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor for extraordinary lifetime achievement and service to the state and nation. His efforts have been recognized globally with the bestowing of the title. Michael resides in Columbia, South Carolina with his loving wife and partner, Karen.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

As New Jersey state director for HSUS, Brian Hackett has engaged in all levels of government, placing an emphasis on effective collaboration with various stakeholders to advance animal protection policies. Locally, he has played a leading role in advancing the most anti-puppy mill measures of any state, with 140 NJ municipalities and nine counties passing measures addressing the puppy mill problem. Hackett has worked to advance humane community cat management through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) policies with throughout NJ. He most recently served on an ad hoc committee formed by the Cumberland County governing body to study and promote TNVR. He also is a board member for People for Animals, a NJ-based network of low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics. On the state level, since becoming state director 4 years ago, Hackett has directly been a part of passing over a dozen new animal protection laws statewide. These include laws ending circus animal cruelty, banning the shark fin sales trade, and cutting off NJ markets to animal trophies. Hackett is magna cum laude graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy management. He also briefly served as a local town council member before joining HSUS.

As New Jersey state director for HSUS, Brian Hackett has engaged in all levels of government, placing an emphasis on effective collaboration with various stakeholders to advance animal protection policies. Locally, he has played a leading role in advancing the most anti-puppy mill measures of any state, with 140 NJ municipalities and nine counties passing measures addressing the puppy mill problem. Hackett has worked to advance humane community cat management through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) policies with throughout NJ. He most recently served on an ad hoc committee formed by the Cumberland County governing body to study and promote TNVR. He also is a board member for People for Animals, a NJ-based network of low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics. On the state level, since becoming state director 4 years ago, Hackett has directly been a part of passing over a dozen new animal protection laws statewide. These include laws ending circus animal cruelty, banning the shark fin sales trade, and cutting off NJ markets to animal trophies. Hackett is magna cum laude graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy management. He also briefly served as a local town council member before joining HSUS.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

East Lynne Theater Company - Since 1980 – Our 46th Season! East Lynne Theater Company (ELTC) is an Equity Professional Theater located in Cape May, New Jersey. Named after a popular melodrama of the 19th Century, East Lynne was founded in 1980 to resurrect plays from America’s theatrical past. Over the years, our mission has expanded to include contemporary work on American themes and now welcoming international artists as well. East Lynne is a bridge: Between the past and the present. By presenting stories from the past, East Lynne creates a better understanding of the present. Between Cape May’s residents and visitors. East Lynne attracts and welcomes visitors to culturally vibrant, and historic Cape May, New Jersey. Between artists and the community. By bringing theater artists of the highest caliber from elsewhere together with local artists and audiences, East Lynne provides a unique, compelling theatrical experience. Between diverse audience members, seniors and students. We now perform at the Clemans Theater for the Arts, the former Allen A.M.E. Church in Cape May. East Lynne is committed to honoring the Black History of Cape May. Through programming, collaboration, student workshops, and outreach, East Lynne promotes meaningful connections between all people. Venue details ELTC at The Clemans Theater for the Arts The Clemans Theater for the Arts, the former Allen A.M.E. Church is located at 717 Franklin Street, next to the Sturdy Bank on Washington Street. Cape May has parking meters from May through October. There is free parking available a few blocks from The Clemans Theater, at the Elementary School parking lot on Lafayette Street near Madison Avenue (just past DeSatnick Real Estate). Ticket Offers General Admission for mainstage shows is 40. The 35 ticket price is good for seniors (age 62 and over) and those with disabilities plus two companions. The 25 ticket price is good for full-time students and military (active/retired/veteran.) Ages 12 and under are free. Education Offerings We offer a Summer Youth Theater Camp (formerly the Student Workshop) for ages 11 – 16 that culminates in a student production, offered admission-free for the community. For more information, please check our website, call or e-mail ELTC. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- East Lynne Theater Co. has recently announced Mark David Boberick as its new executive director, effective immediately. This is a brand-new position within the theater company, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary season this year. Boberick, a Wildwood Crest resident, joined East Lynne’s board of trustees in 2023. Most recently, he shared board president duties with Susan Tischler, who will remain in that role. A multi-faceted businessman, Boberick is the founder and CEO of Arboretum Creative (2017), a design firm, and the co-creator and chief creative officer of Petals Floral Design and Gifts (2013), both in Wildwood. Trained at the Art Institute of Philadelphia as an interior architect, Boberick is a creative storyteller who works in multiple disciplines, including interior, scenic, theatrical, graphic, retail, floral, and event design, with a wide knowledge of global aesthetics and keen attention to style and detail. He has also served on the board of the Cooper Cape Regional Hospital Foundation, which is dedicated to raising philanthropic support and community involvement in support of the hospital, since 2018. Boberick has been designing theatrical experiences for over two decades, providing scenic designs for more than 75 productions. His most recent stage designs have included East Lynne’s productions “Love Letters,” “Dial M for Murder” and “A Case for the Existence of God.” Boberick plans to apply his nonprofit experience at East Lynne to focus on its current capital campaign — an ongoing pursuit to raise funds for renovations to the Clemans Theater and audience growth.

Donald A. Guardian 2nd District - Part of Atlantic County Don Guardian has been an Assemblyman since 2022 and assistant Republican whip since January 2024. Guardian earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1975 from Upsala College in East Orange. His first job after graduation was with the Boy Scouts of America, where he worked until 1980. He was a Claridge Casino Hotel executive from 1991 to 1993 and ran the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority's Special Improvement District from 1992 until 2013. He most recently served as Toms River Township business administrator. Previously, Guardian was Mayor of Atlantic City from 2014 to 2018. In a city with just 10% Republican registration, he became the first Republican Mayor in almost 25 years. He is actively involved in Rotary International, Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association, the Atlantic County Improvement Authority, and the NAACP.

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Jan Creamer is President and co-founder of Animal Defenders International, based in the US, the UK and Colombia (founded 1990). She is also the Chief Executive of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, and the Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research a post she has held since 1986. Jan previously worked for the NAVS as a magazine editor and regional campaigns officer, speaking to schools, in the media and public events, a post she held from 1982. Jan joined the NAVS as a supporter in 1975, when a local NAVS organizer handed her a leaflet in the street, following the exposé of ICI´s smoking tests on beagle dogs. This was a life changing moment. Jan has worked undercover and filmed and photographed inside laboratories, animal dealers, factory farms, slaughterhouses, circuses and other establishments all over the world. Using false identities, hidden cameras and elaborate cover stories, she has tricked her way into an international laboratory dealer and left with a group of beagles that the dealer was sure were heading for experimentation. Holding her nerve and biting her tongue, Jan has gathered evidence in the most inhospitable of circumstances. Her photographs and video have been used in the media internationally and gathering the evidence is a core component of ADI and NAVS campaigns. With ADI Vice President and NAVS Campaigns Director Tim Phillips, Jan plans and coordinates the teams of undercover field officers who work deep inside animal industries gathering evidence. In South America, ADI was undercover inside the circus industry for two years moving from country to country. The findings shocked the entire continent, with the investigation leading to bans on animal circuses in Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador, and with legislation moving forward in Colombia and Brazil. In the UK, NAVS investigations of the use of animals in laboratories exposed the fast tracking of primate permits; illegal killing methods that got a laboratory license suspended; exposed the trade in primate supply. The groundbreaking ADI investigation of the use of animals in travelling circuses was a world first, producing the first-ever cruelty convictions which spawned bans on animal circuses all over the world, from Asia to South America, to the US, UK and Europe. In the US, ADI investigations exposed the suffering of animals in travelling circuses across the nation, providing the evidence of suffering used to launch a bill in Congress for a ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Jan plans and co-ordinates the huge education and awareness drives that gain the public support that ultimately turns our work into corporate ethical policy initiatives, public policy changes and legislation to protect animals. Jan has spoken in the media all over the world as well as addressing public meetings and conferences - able to speak first hand of the animal suffering she has witnessed and the need for change. Her writing on these issues has also been published around the world. Outreach programs range from mass distribution of information to guerilla advertising campaigns such as giant animal images from investigations projected onto buildings and other awareness strategies. Ultimately, ADI´s aim is to create lasting change that will end animal suffering. Jan, Tim and their team´s hands on approach has led to a huge number of successes. Jan has spoken in parliaments and congresses around the world and been involved at drafting and securing legislation and regulations at local/city/municipality level, national and federal level and even through international treaties, impacting many countries. Jan has created and co-authored the many technical reports for regulators and legislators that ADI and NAVS produce; taking the view that it is not enough to provide evidence of animal suffering,but it is also essential to provide legislators and officials with the legal,economic, health and safety and social impact information they need.

Jan Creamer is President and co-founder of Animal Defenders International, based in the US, the UK and Colombia (founded 1990). She is also the Chief Executive of the National Anti-Vivisection Society, and the Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research a post she has held since 1986. Jan previously worked for the NAVS as a magazine editor and regional campaigns officer, speaking to schools, in the media and public events, a post she held from 1982. Jan joined the NAVS as a supporter in 1975, when a local NAVS organizer handed her a leaflet in the street, following the exposé of ICI´s smoking tests on beagle dogs. This was a life changing moment. Jan has worked undercover and filmed and photographed inside laboratories, animal dealers, factory farms, slaughterhouses, circuses and other establishments all over the world. Using false identities, hidden cameras and elaborate cover stories, she has tricked her way into an international laboratory dealer and left with a group of beagles that the dealer was sure were heading for experimentation. Holding her nerve and biting her tongue, Jan has gathered evidence in the most inhospitable of circumstances. Her photographs and video have been used in the media internationally and gathering the evidence is a core component of ADI and NAVS campaigns. With ADI Vice President and NAVS Campaigns Director Tim Phillips, Jan plans and coordinates the teams of undercover field officers who work deep inside animal industries gathering evidence. In South America, ADI was undercover inside the circus industry for two years moving from country to country. The findings shocked the entire continent, with the investigation leading to bans on animal circuses in Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador, and with legislation moving forward in Colombia and Brazil. In the UK, NAVS investigations of the use of animals in laboratories exposed the fast tracking of primate permits; illegal killing methods that got a laboratory licence suspended; exposed the trade in primate supply. The groundbreaking ADI investigation of the use of animals in travelling circuses was a world first, producing the first-ever cruelty convictions which spawned bans on animal circuses all over the world, from Asia to South America, to the US, UK and Europe. In the US, ADI investigations exposed the suffering of animals in travelling circuses across the nation, providing the evidence of suffering used to launch a bill in Congress for a ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Jan plans and co-ordinates the huge education and awareness drives that gain the public support that ultimately turns our work into corporate ethical policy initiatives, public policy changes and legislation to protect animals. Jan has spoken in the media all over the world as well as addressing public meetings and conferences - able to speak first hand of the animal suffering she has witnessed and the need for change. Her writing on these issues has also been published around the world. Outreach programmes range from mass distribution of information to guerilla advertising campaigns such as giant animal images from investigations projected onto buildings and other awareness strategies. Ultimately, ADI´s aim is to create lasting change that will end animal suffering. Jan, Tim and their team´s hands on approach has led to a huge number of successes. Jan has spoken in parliaments and congresses around the world and been involved at drafting and securing legislation and regulations at local/city/municipality level, national and federal level and even through international treaties, impacting many countries. Jan has created and co-authored the many technical reports for regulators and legislators that ADI and NAVS produce; taking the view that it is not enough to provide evidence of animal suffering,but it is also essential to provide legislators and officials with the legal,economic, health and safety and social impact information they need.

Dr. Thomas J. Reilly is a highly skilled and board-certified radiologist with a focus in body imaging. He earned his Medical Degree from Temple University, School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed his Residency at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Advancing his expertise, he then pursued further specialized training in chest and body imaging through a prestigious fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Credentials Board Certifications: Diagnostic Radiology Special Interests: Body Fellowships: Chest and Body Imaging - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Residencies: Diagnostic Radiology Residency - Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Medical Degrees: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Affiliations: Radiological Society of North America American College of Radiology Society of Thoracic Radiology Philadelphia Roentgen Ray Society NJIN is dedicated to providing patients and referring physicians of New Jersey with a full range of high-quality imaging services performed at state-of-the-art facilities by expert radiologists with advanced, sub-specialty knowledge. Our 30+ imaging centers provide service in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Union, Gloucester, Camden and Ocean counties, with a full range of imaging that includes open and high field MRI, CT, PET/CT, Digital & 3D Mammography, DEXA | Bone Density, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy and Digital X-ray. Established in 2012, NJIN has made tremendous effort to develop strong working relationships with the local physician community and to make imaging as convenient and comfortable as possible for NJ patients. We are committed to providing exceptional health care service to our patients and to maintaining modern imaging facilities that meet the needs of our patients, physicians and communities. Partnership New Jersey Imaging Network (NJIN) is a comprehensive diagnostic imaging network, formed in 2012 through a joint venture between Barnabas Health and Radnet, Inc. Scheduling and Patient Questions For questions on your upcoming exam, to schedule or cancel an appointment, or for general patient inquiries, please use the phone number below to contact us! New Jersey Imaging Network (NJIN): 800-930-6759 Contact Center Hours of Operation: New Evening Hours! Mon-Fri 7am-7pm Sat 8am-4:30pm Sunday closed In order to make your visit to our office as smooth as possible, here are a few things to keep in mind. ELIGIBILITY It is the patient’s responsibility to provide their current/active insurance at time of scheduling. If you have questions or concerns about your insurance eligibility and/or benefits call 800-930-6759. PRE-AUTHORIZATION Please keep in mind that it is the patient and referring physician’s responsibility to confirm pre-authorization requirements and obtain the approval that is required for the exam. We will contact you two business days before your appointment date to reschedule if your insurance carrier has not yet issued the required authorization. Fax: 973-470-9092

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If you are living with pain syndrome, you’ll be in expert hands when you choose Dr. Dipty Mangla for your specialty care. Dipty Mangla, M.D, MBBS, is a board-certified and fellowship- trained pain management specialist who also serves as the Director of Mainland Pain Management. Dr. Mangla, a renowned pain management physician in New Jersey, is highly skilled in treating headaches, facial pain, neck pain, back pain and joint pain. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis, treatment and management of abdominal pain, cancer pain, complex regional pain syndrome, and back pain refractory to surgery. At Mainland Pain Management, all our providers are dedicated to serving you with the highest-quality and most convenient healthcare. ” I have been an anesthesiologist for more than 15 years. During anesthesia years I observed and helped many patients with pain. Some came for surgeries and ended up having chronic pain whereas there were others who were already dealing with chronic pain and were looking into many more surgeries. Having practiced anesthesiology in 2 different continents I saw the different sociocultural approaches to pain and the impact on physical and emotional well being of patients. I saw gaps in the knowledge and support of these patients. So I gave up my full time anesthesia job to learn more about interventional pain from the best in the world. I joined Cleveland Clinic as a fellow to learn more about multidisciplinary approaches to pain as well as more advanced treatments for pain. After my training I decided to deunique and should be treated as such. I believe that every patient should have access to the best possible care, and I strive to provide this to my patients. The expert pain management physician in Linwood adds that she uses a combination of medications, physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, psychological support and minimally invasive procedures to help her patients improve their quality of life. I have a strong commitment to research and education. I have been invited to give lectures at university and conferences and have published chapters in books and articles in journals. I am also dedicated to teaching medical students and residents. Dr. Dipty Mangala, the best anesthesiologist in New Jersey, says her goal is to provide quick, effective, and sustained pain relief. My mission is to provide the highest quality of care to the patients and to help them lead better , more productive lives. I strive to stay abreast of the latest advances in pain management and I am dedicated to providing the best possible care to my patients. “ Education M.D. Anesthesiology July 2004 – June 2007 University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi University, New Delhi, India M.B.B.S. July 1997 – Dec 2002 Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh Punjab, India Board Certification 2014 Board certified by American Board of Anesthesiologists. Memberships / Professional Societies 2013- Present Maryland society of Anesthesiologists 2009-Present American Society of Anesthesiologist 2003-2007 Delhi Medical Council 2017 American Society of RegionWestern Maryland Regional Medical Center (Department of Anesthesiology) Dr. Mangla, the renowned pain management physician and the best anesthesiologist in Linwood, is an expert in performing anesthesia both as an individual and as a supervising anesthesiologist. She is an anesthesia provider for Thoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgical, Orthopedic, Pediatric ENT, Trauma, Obstetrics and General surgical cases. Moreover, is proficient in regional anesthesia, nerve blocks including ultrasound guidance, and vascular access Anesthesia.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith is a memoir co-written by Katie Asher and her severely neurologically injured autistic son, Houston. What began as a family’s struggle with disability has become one of the most talked-about—and scientifically examined—cases at the intersection of neuroscience, consciousness, and faith. Why this story matters now Houston’s condition left him unable to speak or control his body—but with extraordinary cognitive and perceptual abilities that stunned every professional who encountered him. His case has since become the subject of major scientific inquiry, a new national documentary, and season one of the hit podcast The Telepathy Tapes—which reached #1 on Christmas Day, surpassing even The Joe Rogan Experience. This story is now drawing interest from: • Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell (Johns Hopkins–trained neuroscientist), • Dr. Julia Mossbridge (Northwestern University), • Dr. Marjorie Woollacott (University of Oregon, Professor Emeritus), • Jeff Tarrant, PhD (EEG neuroscience specialist), and other researchers who are peer-reviewing Houston’s data and conducting additional studies. Their findings challenge long-held assumptions about the brain, consciousness, neurological injury, and even the nature of the soul.he Book of Heaven is not a scientific paper—it’s a deeply human story about a boy whose neurological injury left him trapped in his own body, yet able to describe spiritual realities and scriptural truths he had never been exposed to. The book blends rigorous scientific research, firsthand testimony, neurological and physiological analysis, and the spiritual insights Houston shared despite being unable to speak. Readers in more than seven countries have written to say the book changed their lives. Why the story is controversial—and important The documentary team behind The Telepathy Tapes chose to avoid the spiritual dimension of Houston’s experiences. His mother wrote this book so the full story—the scientific and spiritual components—could finally be told without dilution. Her claim is not merely that her son has unusual abilities, but that his case offers evidence of consciousness independent from motor function and aligns with key descriptions in Scripture. This story sits at the crossroads of neuroscience, disability, faith, the mind–body problem, family endurance, and the limits of what we believe is possible. It’s rare for a memoir to generate this level of scientific attention — and rarer still for scientists of this caliber to engage with a single case across multiple studies, podcasts, and documentaries. The audiobook releases this December, and the documentary will debut this spring.

Dr Jean Dodds became a veterinarian in 1964 after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, and has spent more than 5 decades as a clinical research veterinarian. From 1965-1986, she was a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. Dr. Dodds was a grantee of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and has over 150 research publications. Dr Dodds started Hemopet in 1986, the first non-profit national animal blood bank. Today, Hemopet’s range of nonprofit services and educational activities include: providing canine blood components and related services; adopting retired Greyhound blood donors as companions; and the Hemolife diagnostic division focused on hematology and blood banking, immunology, endocrinology, nutrition and holistic medicine (www.hemopet.org). She is also Co-Trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund, a non-profit project to assess the duration of immunity and safety of current rabies vaccines for animals (www.rabieschallengefund.org). Dr Dodds actively participates in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation. She has written 2 popular award-winning pet health books together with Diana Laverdure; and holds 25 patents.

Lori Nordt is a 1992 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in southern New Jersey for 12 years before opening Atlantic Animal Health Center in 2005. She is active in animal welfare providing services to many non-profit animal rescue groups including Alley Cat Allies, Cape Atlantic Cats, Wildlife Aid, Animal Network, and Penny's Angel's Beagle Rescue. Other community projects include low cost spay/neuter services for TNR organizations and sponsoring the annual Spay Day event providing free surgical services for pets of low income families. In addition, Dr. Nordt finds loving homes for 50+ cats and kittens annually through Atlantic Animal Health Center's adoption center. Dr. Nordt lives on a small farm in Galloway township with 75 of her own adopted animals, many of them former victims of animal cruelty.

My Mission (written by Lisa Klassman) “Invest in our Youth, to Build a Better Tomorrow” I envision an Atlantic City that shines as a beacon of safety, prosperity, and unity. A city where our neighborhoods are safe and welcoming, where every street is well-lit and patrolled, and where locals, families, and tourists can walk without fear. I see a place where small businesses thrive, built by the dreams and grit of hardworking local entrepreneurs, and where young people grow up surrounded by opportunity, discipline, and hope. My vision includes classrooms that inspire, parks filled with laughter, and a government that reflects the values of the people it serves. I see Atlantic City not just as a tourist destination, but as a place people are proud to call home. A place where futures are built and families are rooted. “ My mission is to “Invest in our Youth, to Build a Better Tomorrow”, the strength of our City tomorrow depends on how we support and guide our young people today! I am committed to bringing principled, common-sense leadership to City Hall. Leadership that listens to the people, responds with urgency, and acts with purpose. That means showing up, staying engaged, and being accountable every single day...

At The Philly Pretzel Factory in Somers Point, New Jersey, the art of making pretzels really comes down to a science. It takes dedication, chemistry, and a refusal to compromise the process. And yes, sometimes that means starting from scratch to get it right. From our shape to our recipe, commitment is how we keep our product consistent, every time. It’s not just about what goes into our pretzels – it’s about how you feel when you eat one…or four! It’s in the memories you make at tailgates, birthday parties, and movie nights – and the happiness you feel when you take the first bite. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Wrong. All of our pretzels are hand-twisted and baked fresh using an ingredients list that’s short and sweet. Flour, water, yeast, and a pinch of salt are all you knead for a fresh, no mess snack. Because our pretzels are so deliciously simple, we leave it up to you to customize with dips and mustards. Find a new favorite every time! Come in and visit us at the Groveland Shopping Plaza - 501 New Road in Somers Point, New Jersey or give us a call at: 1-609-927-4442.

ROBERT MALONE, M.D., PATHOLOGY; M.S., VIROLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Dr Robert Malone is regarded as an inventor of mRNA vaccines and DNA vaccines; world-wide expert in RNA technologies. He received his medical training at Northwestern University (MD) and Harvard University (Clinical Research Post Graduate) medical school, and in Pathology at UC Davis. Scientifically trained at UC Davis, UC San Diego, and at the Salk Institute Molecular Biology and Virology laboratories, Dr Malone is an internationally recognized scientist (virology, immunology, molecular biology) and is known as one of the original inventors of mRNA vaccination and DNA vaccination. His discoveries in mRNA non viral delivery systems are considered the key to the current COVID-1 9 vaccine strategies

Marc Goldwein is the Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, where he guides and conducts research on a wide array of topics related to fiscal policy and the federal budget. He is frequently quoted in a number of major media outlets and works regularly with Members of Congress and their staffs on budget-related issues. Previously, Marc served as Associate Director of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform (The Fiscal Commission) and senior budget analyst on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (The Super Committee). He also conducted research for the Government Accountability Office, the World Bank, the Historian's Office at the Social Security Administration, and the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley. In addition to his work at the Committee, Marc serves on Martha's Tables' Business Advisory Council and teaches economics at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California DC. Marc is the recipient of the Johns Hopkins University Excellence in Teaching award and was featured in the Forbes "30 Under 30" list for Law & Policy. He holds a BA and MA from Johns Hopkins University. Contact him at goldwein@crfb.org and find him on X at @MarcGoldwein.

Imagine for a moment that the mysteries of faith and science could intertwine in the most unexpected of places — in an ancient stone chamber beneath a hill in Jerusalem. There lies the scene of a dramatic confluence of the physical and the divine: the Mercy Seat of the Ark of the Covenant, encrusted with the blood of Christ. This is the claim made by Ron Wyatt, an amateur archaeologist who insists that, through an extraordinary sequence of events, the blood of Jesus was found on the very object at the heart of the Old Testament’s relationship between God and humanity. It’s a tale that brings together not only the theology of sacrifice but also the biology of miracles, drawing a link between the Old and New Covenants in a way that leaves both scientists and believers astounded. According to Wyatt, the blood of Jesus dripped from the cross through a crack in the earth caused by the earthquake mentioned in the Gospels. The blood trickled down to the hidden Ark of the Covenant, resting directly beneath the site of the Crucifixion. Wyatt describes finding the Ark encased in a thin-walled stone box, with the lid cracked open — the perfect path for the blood to flow and ultimately anoint the Mercy Seat. In his words, this was not mere coincidence but divine choreography: the moment Jesus’ blood physically touched the Ark, the symbolic sacrifice became a physical anointing, thereby completing the old covenant and establishing the new. The account doesn’t stop there. Wyatt goes further, explaining that he took a sample of this blood for analysis. The results? Astounding: 24 chromosomes. In comparison to typical human blood, which has 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), Jesus’ blood, Wyatt claims, consisted of 23 chromosomes from Mary and a singular Y chromosome — but from no human father. This, he asserts, was a chromosome that only God could provide. The blood was not merely an earthly mixture of biology but a marker of the miraculous, proof of the divine hand in Jesus’ conception. Consider the implications of this from both a biological and theological perspective. A normal human has diploid cells — 46 chromosomes that come from the union of two parents. But what Wyatt describes is something beyond our understanding of genetics: Jesus, conceived without a human father, would not have had a typical set of chromosomes. Instead, he had one set from Mary and one divinely provided Y chromosome. This takes the miracle of the Virgin Birth beyond theology and anchors it in the language of genetics — the concept of a haploid being, an individual who did not follow the normal biological blueprint but rather exhibited a unique genetic signature, both human and divine. Is it possible, then, that Jesus’ genetic makeup was unlike anyone else in history? Haploid somatic cells are, biologically speaking, incompatible with normal human life — they cannot sustain the intricate development of human tissues. Yet, if we consider that Jesus’ existence was inherently miraculous, then perhaps this uniqueness extended even to the cellular level. The blood — with its unusual chromosome count — becomes a direct testament not only to his divine parentage but also to the miracle of his physical being, one that defies biological rules in the same way his resurrection defies natural law. Ron Wyatt’s claims are certainly not without their skeptics. Archaeologists and scholars have repeatedly called into question the lack of verifiable evidence and the impossibility of reproducing Wyatt’s findings. He himself admitted that he was not permitted to show “positive proof” of the discovery, which leaves us in the realm of faith rather than empirical evidence. Yet, isn’t that where this story truly belongs? In the space where faith and science meet, where chromosomes and covenants collide, and where believers find themselves staring into the mysteries that transcend what the microscope or the excavation site can reveal?

Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and the Chief of Ophthalmology at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital. She is originally from Long Island (go, Yankees!), and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a specialty internship in ophthalmology at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Lutz finished a research fellowship in comparative ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and then went on to complete her Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Lutz holds a Master of Science in Comparative Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in Comparative Ophthalmology. Dr. Lutz is board-certified in veterinary ophthalmology through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) and has been awarded a Maintenance of Diplomate Certification through the ACVO. Dr. Lutz is published in both veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. She received the ACVO clinical award at Cornell University and was awarded a highly coveted ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation Resident Research Award Grant while at The Ohio State University. Dr. Lutz was awarded the Best Clinical Research Award on two occasions at The Ohio State University Advances in Veterinary Medicine College Research Day, as well as The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Service Award.

Dr. Lutz is a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and the Chief of Ophthalmology at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital. She is originally from Long Island (go, Yankees!), and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a specialty internship in ophthalmology at Long Island Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Lutz finished a research fellowship in comparative ophthalmology at The Ohio State University and then went on to complete her Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University, where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Lutz holds a Master of Science in Comparative Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University, with an emphasis in Comparative Ophthalmology. Dr. Lutz is board-certified in veterinary ophthalmology through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ACVO) and has been awarded a Maintenance of Diplomate Certification through the ACVO. Dr. Lutz is published in both veterinary and human ophthalmology journals. She received the ACVO clinical award at Cornell University and was awarded a highly coveted ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation Resident Research Award Grant while at The Ohio State University. Dr. Lutz was awarded the Best Clinical Research Award on two occasions at The Ohio State University Advances in Veterinary Medicine College Research Day, as well as The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center Service Award.

St. Rocco, a dog’s best friend St. Rocco is venerated throughout Southern Italy, Sicily, and Spain, and his patronage includes dogs and protection against disease. Free from all earthly cares, St. Roch joined the Third Order Franciscans, donned the familiar pilgrim's garb (a common practice of popular piety at the time) and set out on a pilgrimage to visit and pray at the holy places in Rome. When he came upon the town of Acquapendente near Viterbo, he saw that it was badly struck by the black plague which was wreaking havoc across Europe. He sojourned there for a time to care for the sick both in private homes and in the hospitals—at great risk to himself. Instead of contracting the highly contagious disease, St. Roch cured many people simply by making the Sign of the Cross over them. He continued his charitable work until the disease was halted from spreading further in the village, after which he continued on his pilgrimage. His miraculous healing power evidenced itself in the same manner in every plague-infested town that he passed through on his way to Rome, and in Rome itself. When his travels brought him to the town of Piacenza, he discovered that he was no longer spared from the deadly disease, having finally contracted it in the leg. Instead of burdening anyone with his sickness, he commended himself to God and awaited his death in a remote and abandoned forest hut. Providentially, a local nobleman's hunting dog found and befriended him, bringing him food daily and licking his wounds. A spring arose nearby to provide St. Roch with fresh water. The nobleman followed his dog into the woods one day, which led him to discover and aid the holy pilgrim. Slowly St. Roch's health was restored, after which he received divine inspiration that he should return to his native Montpellier. Once there he found the city at war. He refused to disclose his identity to the soldiers so that he could remain poor and unknown, having renounced his former life as the son of the governor. But his obfuscation aroused suspicion. He was accused of being a spy disguised as a pilgrim. St. Roch did not defend himself against these charges—wishing to conceal his true (and noble) identity—and instead entrusted himself completely to God's will. He was cast into prison by his own uncle, who failed to recognize his nephew's altered appearance. According to legend, St. Roch was forgotten and abandoned in prison—but God sent angels to minister to him while he was held in captivity. He died there five years later. As told by a Franciscan hagiographer, Marion A. Habig, O.F.M.: When he felt that his end was drawing near, Saint Roch asked that a priest might come and administer the last sacraments. The priest, on entering the prison, beheld it supernaturally lighted up and the poor captive surrounded with special radiance. As death claimed its victim, a tablet appeared on the wall on which an angelic hand wrote in golden letters the name of Roch, and the prediction that all who would invoke his intercession would be delivered from the plague. Informed of all that took place, Saint Roch's uncle came to the prison and, shortly after, also the governor's mother, that is, Roch's grandmother. She identified the dead man as her grandson by the birthmark of the red cross on his breast. They gave him a magnificent funeral and had a church built in his honor, in which his body was entombed. His veneration was approved by several popes and soon spread throughout Europe. Later, during the Council of Constance in 1414, the plague broke out again in Rome. The Council Fathers turned to St. Roch, the patron against the plague, and arranged that prayers and public processions be held in his honor, after which the plague ceased. Because of his patronage against infectious disease, St. Roch was a highly-regarded patron saint in the late Middle Ages, especially in those Italian towns in which he exercised his healing powers.

Now retired after more than 45 years in the financial industry, Jeanne Eisele has treasured the deep and durable relationships she has built with her clients. She dedicated her practice to evolving those connections from simply professional to, what she would describe as, "family." Jeanne specialized in asset preservation working alongside her clients' estate attorneys and CPAs to develop investment strategies via trusts, partnerships, guardianships, and insurance. Jeanne also managed the team's quarterly workshops and marketing activities. As co-founder of Anchor Financial and with affiliation to Raymond James, Jeanne believed that her firm could offer a positive alternative to the bureaucracy and proprietary products that unfortunately infiltrate many Wall Street firms. Before joining Raymond James in 2022, Jeanne was the First Vice President of Investments at UBS Financial Services, where she worked for 10 years. Before UBS, Jeanne serves as the First Vice President of Investments at Merrill Lynch. Active in the community, Jeanne serves on the board of the Schultz-Hill Foundation and Trustee of Principle Academy Charter School. Jeanne's family had a business in Atlantic City where she spent her summers in New Jersey and her winters in Florida. She still travels frequently between both states, calling both "home." Jeanne is a "foodie" and "wine buff." She currently is a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and Epicurean Society of Southern Jersey. In addition, Jeanne loves to travel and spend time with her husband, Tom.

Welcome to Egg Harbor Township Public Safety! Your safety is our top priority. The Egg Harbor Township Public Safety Department encompasses the dedicated efforts of our Police, Fire, and Ambulance services, working collaboratively to protect and serve our community. Police Department: Committed to maintaining peace and order, our police officers provide proactive policing, crime prevention, and community engagement to ensure the safety of all residents. Fire Department: With highly trained volunteer firefighters ready to respond to emergencies, our Fire Department focuses on fire prevention, safety education, and rapid response to fires and other emergencies, ensuring our community is prepared and protected. Ambulance Services: Our skilled ambulance teams are on standby 24/7, delivering timely emergency medical care and transportation to those in need. We prioritize swift and efficient responses to ensure the health and safety of our residents. Together, these services form a robust safety network, dedicated to fostering a secure and resilient community. Explore our site to learn more about our initiatives, safety resources, and how we are committed to the well-being of Egg Harbor Township. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1.

PETA was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. PETA informs policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes kind treatment of animals. PETA is an international nonprofit charitable organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, with entities worldwide. PETA believes that animals have rights and deserve to have their best interests taken into consideration, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, they are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives. The very heart of all of PETA’s actions is the idea that it is the right of all beings—human and nonhuman alike—to be free from harm. Our world is plagued with many serious problems, all of which deserve our attention. Cruelty to animals is one of them. We believe that all people should try to stop animal abuse whenever and wherever they can. Since 1980, PETA has campaigned to establish a global society in which humans consider the needs of what Henry Beston, noted American writer and naturalist of the mid-20th century, so beautifully called “the other nations.” We uphold the rights of individual animals to be respected. For most, that means simply leaving them alone. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. In today’s world of virtually unlimited choices, animal exploitation is simply unacceptable. We can eat better, educate ourselves better, clothe ourselves better, and entertain ourselves better without torturing and killing animals. We have the power to spare animals excruciating pain by making better choices about the food we eat, the things we buy, and the activities we support. Mason Melito: Since starting at PETA in 2023, I have organized demonstrations in more than two dozen states. When I was 14, I was active for environmental issues, but I became more involved in animal rights when I became vegan at 15. Now that I work at PETA, I spend my time organizing protests that are sure to get the media’s attention. When cow manure was frozen in the dump truck in front of the ASPCA headquarters in New York City, where we planned to dump it to call attention to the BS “animal welfare certified” labels that the group supported at the time, I climbed right in the truck with the manure, attracting loads of news coverage! I also traveled to Denver, Colorado, where I protested Liberty Media to stop funding dogs’ deaths in the Iditarod. When I’m not traveling across the country for PETA, you can find me playing pickleball and advocating for animals in San Diego.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

As New Jersey state director for HSUS, Brian Hackett has engaged in all levels of government, placing an emphasis on effective collaboration with various stakeholders to advance animal protection policies. Locally, he has played a leading role in advancing the most anti-puppy mill measures of any state, with 140 NJ municipalities and nine counties passing measures addressing the puppy mill problem. Hackett has worked to advance humane community cat management through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) policies with throughout NJ. He most recently served on an ad hoc committee formed by the Cumberland County governing body to study and promote TNVR. He also is a board member for People for Animals, a NJ-based network of low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics. On the state level, since becoming state director 4 years ago, Hackett has directly been a part of passing over a dozen new animal protection laws statewide. These include laws ending circus animal cruelty, banning the shark fin sales trade, and cutting off NJ markets to animal trophies. Hackett is magna cum laude graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy management. He also briefly served as a local town council member before joining HSUS.

As New Jersey state director for HSUS, Brian Hackett has engaged in all levels of government, placing an emphasis on effective collaboration with various stakeholders to advance animal protection policies. Locally, he has played a leading role in advancing the most anti-puppy mill measures of any state, with 140 NJ municipalities and nine counties passing measures addressing the puppy mill problem. Hackett has worked to advance humane community cat management through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) policies with throughout NJ. He most recently served on an ad hoc committee formed by the Cumberland County governing body to study and promote TNVR. He also is a board member for People for Animals, a NJ-based network of low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinics. On the state level, since becoming state director 4 years ago, Hackett has directly been a part of passing over a dozen new animal protection laws statewide. These include laws ending circus animal cruelty, banning the shark fin sales trade, and cutting off NJ markets to animal trophies. Hackett is magna cum laude graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy management. He also briefly served as a local town council member before joining HSUS.

New year, new direction for area vitamin and health supplement guru Ruth Kendall, who recently purchased Just Organics, a produce delivery service based in Somers Point. Just Organics is an organic produce and grocery home delivery service offering fruits and vegetables, plus some marketplace items, to build into a box for a complete meal dropped at the doorstep. “What you’re going to get is the most abundant, beautiful array of four or five vegetables, four or five fruits. The value is definitely there, and you would probably spend more and get less at ShopRite,” Kendall said. Kendall has been involved in the natural foods and supplement industry for decades. She said her wellness journey began during her first pregnancy, when she wanted to feed her baby well and supplement herself properly. Two years later, her second child was born with Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, requiring her to learn much more to provide for his nutritional needs. “When it comes to helping people with their health, they need to know where you came from,” Kendall said. “His condition required me to really step it up. It’s why I took it to the level I am now.” She said she started eating organic more than 30 years ago, when it was “unaffordable, unattainable” and had to be purchased through cooperatives or community agriculture. Now, it's easy to purchase organic products almost anywhere. The difference, she said, is the freshness and quality. That’s where her new venture ties into her old. Kendall and her husband, Keith, have owned and operated The Honey Tree natural foods store in Northfield since 2015 after being longtime customers of and working for former owner Ron Groff. He had started the business in the late 1980s in a satellite store at the Tilton Shopping Center. They offer high-end quality vitamins, supplements, all-natural hair and skin care, and all-natural foods that are healthy and free of contaminants, additives and artificial ingredients, according to their website, honeytree.net. “Our products are chosen based on efficacy and overall quality, ensuring that we bring you only the best,” Kendall said. Also available at The Honey Tree is a wide variety of organic, gluten-free, plant-based/vegan, paleo and preservative-free natural foods, as well as high-quality CBD products. The Kendalls also provide consultations and will continue to do so, not only for the vitamins and supplements but also for the organic produce and associated products. “Tell me what you eat and let’s find the best choice for you,” Kendall said of her philosophy. Just Organics at 23 Somers Point-Mays Landings Road, Unit 1, is located near the intersection of Route 9 in Somers Point, New Jersey. Kendall has the products from The Honey Tree out front while also offering fresh organic produce, the primary part of Just Organics — its produce delivery service — in the back. “Organic fruits and vegetables is a new venture for us,” she said. However, Just Organics has been around since 2015, well before the trend of home delivery took off during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kendall said while they will continue to ship vitamins and supplements via mail, as well as through their home-delivery service, she never would allow a third party to deliver her produce. “I will never deliver food via the mail. It doesn’t hold up, the quality is not going to hold up,” she said, noting she would lose chain of custody and have to depend on someone else. Just Organics, on which the Kendalls have partnered with Glen and Donna Ellenbart, has five drivers, each assigned to a specific area. Their products are available for delivery throughout Atlantic and Cape May counties. “They know the customers, know the routes, live in the community,” she said. “We’re trying to limit the number of people touching your stuff.” Kendall said she is creating a model based on sustainability, using recycled boxes that customers can reuse.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

Donald A. Guardian 2nd District - Part of Atlantic County Don Guardian has been an Assemblyman since 2022 and assistant Republican whip since January 2024. Guardian earned a bachelor's degree in history in 1975 from Upsala College in East Orange. His first job after graduation was with the Boy Scouts of America, where he worked until 1980. He was a Claridge Casino Hotel executive from 1991 to 1993 and ran the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority's Special Improvement District from 1992 until 2013. He most recently served as Toms River Township business administrator. Previously, Guardian was Mayor of Atlantic City from 2014 to 2018. In a city with just 10% Republican registration, he became the first Republican Mayor in almost 25 years. He is actively involved in Rotary International, Metropolitan Business and Citizens Association, the Atlantic County Improvement Authority, and the NAACP.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

Tune into the podcasts listed on this page for previously aired programs by Lorry Young. Shows that are featured include her daily program from 1:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time - Monday through Friday in addition to "A Paws For Your Pet" - heard Sundays from 12:00pm until 2:00pm eastern time. Please refer to the heading on this particular podcast for the guest that is featured on today's program.

If you are a pet owner and live in Atlantic County, perhaps you have either heard of or taken your pets to Dr. Mark Newkirk or the offices he founded in Margate and Egg Harbor Township. While the Margate location closed in the early 2000s, Newkirk Family Veterinarians in Egg Harbor Township took its place. Even though Dr. Newkirk retired from working at his office a few years ago, he has not quite stopped his veterinarian practices. Now that he no longer works at his office in EHT, he travels out of the country to help endangered animals and abandoned pets with organizations like World Vets and the African Conservation Experience. He has recently visited Africa, Russia, Ukraine, and Thailand. Dr. Newkirk has been working with animals for nearly his entire life. When he was just 14 years old, he got a job at the Margate Animal Hospital, which he eventually took over. During his college years, as he stated, “...I wanted to actually be a zoo veterinarian back in the 1980s and did an externship at the Philadelphia Zoo. The problem in those days was zoos were designed for people and not for animals.” Nowadays, zoos are equipped with veterinarians for animal rehabilitation centers, but back then, zoos cared more about paying customers than the animals on display for their entertainment. Since no zoo offered what Dr. Newkirk was looking for, he returned to the Margate Animal Hospital. Now that he is retired, he returned to his passion as he said, “...I have the time, and… There are many volunteer programs in Africa and worldwide to work with these types of animals. So I kind of went back to my first love.” Dr. Newkirk travels out of the country for about four months each year to help animals. In South Africa, he has worked with various animal species. His favorites to work with are big cats working like lions and cheetahs. In South Africa, there are lion and cheetah rescues and reserves. These big cats have had their land encroached on by humans, who have turned much of the country into farmland. Many remaining natural areas are fenced off, which cannot always contain them. Now, there is an issue of lions and cheetahs being shot by farmers who are trying to protect their livestock. Dr. Newkirk has also worked with elephants. In Thailand, he worked at an elephant rescue center and conservation reserve. In South Africa, he helped organizations handle the issue of overpopulation. While endangered, they overrun Kruger National Park and find their way onto farmland, often destroying crops. Dr. Newkirk has also volunteered at Hluhuwe-iMfolozi Park with research on wild dogs. He worked with researchers and veterinarians to study and help all different kinds of African Wild Dogs. He was there when the pack was getting so big that there was not enough prey. So Dr. Newkirk helped split the pack and transfer some dogs to other African parks. On top of helping organizations keep lion, cheetah, elephant, and wild dog populations a healthy size, Dr. Newkirk has also worked with rhinoceroses during his time in Africa. He has joined the fight against poaching rhinos. The organizations that Dr. Newkirk helps out at are all nonprofit.

Dr Jean Dodds became a veterinarian in 1964 after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College, and has spent more than 5 decades as a clinical research veterinarian. From 1965-1986, she was a member of many national and international committees on hematology, animal models of human disease, veterinary medicine, and laboratory animal science. Dr. Dodds was a grantee of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) and has over 150 research publications. Dr Dodds started Hemopet in 1986, the first non-profit national animal blood bank. Today, Hemopet’s range of nonprofit services and educational activities include: providing canine blood components and related services; adopting retired Greyhound blood donors as companions; and the Hemolife diagnostic division focused on hematology and blood banking, immunology, endocrinology, nutrition and holistic medicine (www.hemopet.org). She is also Co-Trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund, a non-profit project to assess the duration of immunity and safety of current rabies vaccines for animals (www.rabieschallengefund.org). Dr Dodds actively participates in the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation. She has written 2 popular award-winning pet health books together with Diana Laverdure; and holds 25 patents.

PETA was founded in 1980 and is dedicated to establishing and defending the rights of all animals. PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to experiment on, eat, wear, use for entertainment, or abuse in any other way. PETA informs policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes kind treatment of animals. PETA is an international nonprofit charitable organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, with entities worldwide. PETA believes that animals have rights and deserve to have their best interests taken into consideration, regardless of whether they are useful to humans. Like you, they are capable of suffering and have an interest in leading their own lives. The very heart of all of PETA’s actions is the idea that it is the right of all beings—human and nonhuman alike—to be free from harm. Our world is plagued with many serious problems, all of which deserve our attention. Cruelty to animals is one of them. We believe that all people should try to stop animal abuse whenever and wherever they can. Since 1980, PETA has campaigned to establish a global society in which humans consider the needs of what Henry Beston, noted American writer and naturalist of the mid-20th century, so beautifully called “the other nations.” We uphold the rights of individual animals to be respected. For most, that means simply leaving them alone. PETA opposes speciesism, a human-supremacist worldview, and focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: in laboratories, in the food industry, in the clothing trade, and in the entertainment business. We also work on a variety of other issues, including the cruel killing of rodents, birds, and other animals who are often considered “pests” as well as cruelty to domesticated animals. In today’s world of virtually unlimited choices, animal exploitation is simply unacceptable. We can eat better, educate ourselves better, clothe ourselves better, and entertain ourselves better without torturing and killing animals. We have the power to spare animals excruciating pain by making better choices about the food we eat, the things we buy, and the activities we support.

Dr. Bradford Tucker has always been attracted to repairing things and restoring them to working order. It’s what attracted him to orthopedics. “I have always loved fixing things and was a carpenter as a teenager. In grade school, I learned about a job that fixes bones and joints, called orthopedic surgery. I knew that was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” he says. Dr. Tucker is board certified in both orthopedic sports medicine and general orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He repairs and rebuilds unstable and damaged parts of the knee and shoulder and performs cartilage repair and restoration. He is assistant team orthopedic surgeon for the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia 76ers. He is also a team orthopedic surgeon for Stockton University and Ocean City and Absegami High Schools. A graduate of Rutgers University, Dr. Tucker earned his M.D. at UMDNJ–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he also served his general surgery internship and his orthopedic surgery residency. He served a fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at University of California, San Diego. He completed additional post-graduate training in sports medicine at Rutgers and in musculoskeletal oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. Through his affiliation with the Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, he is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, where he is involved in peer-reviewed orthopedic research, including clinical applications of stem cells. He is also a clinical faculty member at Stockton and has many publications and book chapters to his credit. He credits his mom for inspiring his career in medicine. “My mother, Susan Verna Tucker, is the most compassionate, hard-working, kindest person I have ever met. I try to emulate her in both my career and personal life,” he says. Dr. Tucker lives in Ocean City with his wife and three children. He enjoys surfing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and weight training. Credentials Board Certifications American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2005 Medical Education Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, MD, 1997 UMDNJ- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Internships UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, General Surgery Residencies UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery Fellowships University of California University of California, Sports Medicine

Lorry's special guest is Danielle Ford (Harris), owner and operator of the "Pampered Pup Luxury Pet Resort" located in Millville, New Jersey. Danielle is a graduate of Delaware Valley University where she studied Equine Science. Her establishment in Millville has been labeled the best dog boarding, grooming and training center in the city. Many of her clients agree that her facility is the "go-to place for canine fun". In addition to the services mentioned above, Pampered Pup also offers birthday parties for your pet. If you're looking to get away for a while, your dog can play all day and spend the night in one of their luxurious pet suites. Feline friends are not forgotten as Pampered Pup offers cat condos for their enjoyment as well while you're on vacation! Their full service grooming salon has appointments available seven days a week as well as a self-serve option after regular grooming hours. The salon caters to both dogs and cats. If you would like more information or to reserve a room for your pet, please contact Danielle Ford at 1-856-327-3880 or 1-856-327-6256. Pampered Pup and Luxury Pet Resort is located at: 2709 Mays Landing Road in Millville, New Jersey.