Redouble efforts for peacekeepers in Darfur
      The crisis in Darfur, Sudan, has been devastating, and civilians — particularly women and girls — are suffering from the violence. Armed combatants in Darfur — including Sudanese government forces, the pro-government Janjawid militia and rebel groups — have subjected women and girls to sexual violence and other brutal assaults.
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Need for food donations is up at Thanksgiving
      With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us are planning what we are going to eat for Thanksgiving dinner. However, there are also many Monmouth County residents who are not planning a big dinner on Thanksgiving Day. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day.
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MADD calls attention to drunken driving during the holiday season
      As we approach the upcoming holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving New Jersey along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving locations nationwide is once again launching our holiday crackdown campaign. This campaign runs from the day before Thanksgiving through New Year's Day.
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Sign's fine print makes pizza purchase a real problem
      Irecently noticed several roadside signs in Jackson. They read: Limited Time Only. 2 Large Pizzas, $15.95. Unlimited Toppings, $1 Each. I was able to read all of that very clearly from my car. Also on that sign was a large picture of a cute Italian cartoon guy with a pizza in his hand. Unbeknownst to me, there was also writing underneath.
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