Leaders must address issue of retirement
      The flaws of our retirement system are easy to spot these days. People who worked hard and saved diligently are postponing retirement. Some retirees are returning to work. Others are dipping into their savings early. Most people have not been able to save enough money to retire comfortably in the first place.
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Safety a concern for hip replacement patient
      In a few weeks I am scheduled for hip replacement surgery. Though I trust my doctors and know the procedure is fairly routine, I still can't help but worry a bit. Through the Patient Safety Act of 2004, I was able to find out that nearly 460 incidents of preventable medical errors occur in New Jersey hospitals each year, and now I'm really concerned.
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Citizens group: Mayor makes up rules
      Mayor Adam Schneider of Long Branch, at the City Council meeting of Oct. 14, wasted no time in providing a striking example of why our group, Long Branch Citizens for Good Government, was founded a few weeks ago.
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Movie shouldn't influence decision to buy Chihuahua
      After seeing Disney's new movie, kids everywhere are begging for Chihuahuas of their own. But unlike Papi and Chloe, many Chihuahuas who are purchased on a whim won't have happy endings.
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Resources available for individuals who stutter
      International Stuttering Awareness Day was Oct. 22, and it's a great time to remind your readers that there are speechlanguage pathologists in your area who specialize in helping people who stutter. The nonprofit Stuttering Foundation provides a free list of local resources for your readers. Just call 800-992-9392, or visit our Web site, www.stutteringhelp.org.
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