Author drowns in gambling addiction (The Myrtle Beach Sun News) The title of this harrowing book refers to what happens when you gamble so much and are so far under water that all that is left are hats and eyeglasses on the surface. Frankel is a freelance writer for Details and other publications who grew up around gambling and joined a Wednesday night poker game as research for a screenplay. She delved so deep into the topic that soon her assignments seemed ...
Free eyeglasses being offered (The Warren Reporter) PHILLIPSBURG -- NORWESCAP is advising the community that New Eyes for the Needy is providing a free eyeglass resource for those with incomes at or below the poverty level. New Eyes for the Needy purchases new prescription eyeglasses for low-income individuals through a voucher program.
The men behind the masks (Montgomery Advertiser) In the past nine years, one piece of advice for folks-about-town has become indispensable. Whether you're reigning over the ball or setting it up, you must call Mystick Couturier.
More hikes than the Appalachian Trail (The Record) There was a time when each weekend was considered a welcome respite from the week's labors, but for many North Jersey commuters, this weekend might best be remembered for the "perfect storm" that nickeled-and-dimed us to death.