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1 gas station in cities throughout Middlesex County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Apr. 27

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Former Business Owners Face Hiring Bias, Study Finds

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 30, 2024

Nearly 50 percent of new businesses fail within the first five years. Many former entrepreneurs apply for 9-to-5 jobs to get back on their feet, but new research reveals an unexpected obstacle: hiring bias.In a Rutgers-led study published in the spring 2024 issue of the journal Personnel Psychology, researchers created fake resumes and showed them to 219 people with corporate recruiting experience in high-tech manufacturing, software development, healthcare, and other industries. The resumes displayed virtually identical qualifications with one major exception: some of...

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Three Rutgers Professors Named Guggenheim Fellows

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 30, 2024

Three professors from Rutgers University-New Brunswick have been named Guggenheim fellows for their exceptional work in fields of creative arts and environmental sciences. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation selected these three individuals as part of the 188 fellows chosen this year from a pool of 3,000 across 52 disciplines.Among the distinguished scholars is climate scientist Robert Kopp, who has been dedicated to addressing sea-level rise and global climate change. Kopp, a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, emphasized...

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Activity in a Room Stirs up Nanoparticles Left Over From Consumer Sprays

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 30, 2024

Common household products containing nanoparticles could be contributing to a new form of indoor air pollution, as revealed by a Rutgers study. The research conducted by Gediminas Mainelis and his team at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences found that nanoparticles from consumer sprays could be stirred up by activity in a room, potentially affecting indoor air quality.The study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, demonstrated that simply walking through a space where products containing nanoparticles had been sprayed could lead...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 27?

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rutgers Senior Transfers Lessons From the Cricket Field to the Classroom for Success

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 29, 2024

Rutgers senior Deep Joshi, a professional cricket player and coach, has seamlessly translated the lessons learned on the cricket field to his academic success in the classroom. Joshi's journey from the cricket pitch to the university halls embodies the values of teamwork, dedication, and a drive for excellence.Joshi's experience in cricket, where teamwork is paramount, has significantly influenced his academic approach. He emphasized the importance of teamwork in both realms, stating, “Cricket is a team game of 11 players where they need to bond together to win the game....

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Rutgers Day Draws Tens of Thousands for Fun and Fanfare

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 29, 2024

Tens of thousands of people flocked to Rutgers University for the 16th annual Rutgers Day, a celebration of New Jersey's largest university. The event, which took place across multiple campuses, offered a diverse range of activities and entertainment for attendees."We are so happy the weather cooperated this year and we were able to return our wonderful Rutgers Day programming to the outdoors so that our visitors could enjoy the full breadth of our 500-plus programs," said Melissa Selesky, senior director of strategic events and programs for Rutgers Communications and...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 27

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Why Is the U.S. Trying to Force the Sale of TikTok?

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 28, 2024

President Biden has taken action to address concerns surrounding the popular video app TikTok by signing a bill that would force the sale of the app by its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or potentially ban it in the United States.Ellen P. Goodman, a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers Law School, outlined the concerns that led to bipartisan support for the bill, stating, "The concerns are threefold: the Chinese government could obtain data about American citizens, the app could be used to spread propaganda to American citizens through algorithmic amplification, and related...

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Which former South Middlesex Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 28, 2024

This former South Middlesex Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Racist and Heterosexist State Policies and Policing May Be Increasing Black Suicide Risk

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 27, 2024

Discriminatory legal policies and policing may be contributing to the rise in suicidal ideation and behavior among Black LGBQ communities, a study by Rutgers Health researchers revealed. The research, led by Devin English, highlights the impact of structural oppression and policing on suicide risk within marginalized communities.The study, published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, explored the correlation between state racist and heterosexist policies, police stops, discrimination, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among different demographic...

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South Middlesex Times area weekly mass times

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the South Middlesex Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 20?

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rutgers Health at 10: Interprofessional Education for Better Health Outcomes

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 26, 2024

Rutgers Health at 10: Interprofessional Education for Better Health OutcomesApr 26 2024Denise Rodgers, the vice chancellor for interprofessional programs at Rutgers Health, highlighted the importance of effective communication in the healthcare system, stating that, "Anytime someone dies from an error in a hospital there are lots of after-action reports to shed light on what happened."Rodgers emphasized the collaborative nature of healthcare, especially in scenarios like stroke care, noting, "When someone has a stroke, it’s doctors and nurses who save their life, but...

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Three Rutgers Professors Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 25, 2024

Three Rutgers professors have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for their outstanding contributions in various fields. This prestigious honor recognizes their efforts in promoting African American voices in poetry, preserving the history of Chinese operatic performers in America, and leading groundbreaking cancer research.Among the new inductees is John Keene, an accomplished writer who has received numerous accolades for his work, including a National Book Award for Poetry. Keene expressed his gratitude for the recognition, stating, “I strongly...

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Three-quarters of New Jerseyans Familiar With Proper Guidelines to Store and Dispose of Medications, Opioids and Edibles

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 25, 2024

A majority of New Jerseyans are at least “somewhat” familiar with storage and disposal of opioids and other medications, and less than 3 in 10 report that they or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid as pain medication in the past two years, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey."Sizeable familiarity with storage and disposal is likely due to state laws that require doctors to inform patients of the potential dangers of such medications and available alternatives, as well as PSAs from organizations...

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Rutgers Grad Wins Backing on Shark Tank for Therapeutic Soap

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 24, 2024

A Rutgers physical therapy graduate, Daniel Staats, and his partner David Restiano have successfully secured a $100,000 investment offer from billionaire Mark Cuban on the TV show Shark Tank for their therapeutic soap massage bar, SorSoap.Staats shared, “It’s been a crazy few weeks,” as they navigated the excitement of the show and the surge in demand following the airing. Staats, a 2004 graduate of the Rutgers School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy program, revealed that the idea for the soap bar came from a physical therapy session with Restiano. Staats...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Middlesex County in week ending Apr. 20

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Middlesex County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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7 South Middlesex County biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision

By South Middlesex Times News Service | Apr 23, 2024

A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.

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Rutgers Launches Third Summer of Scarlet Service

By South Middlesex Times | Apr 23, 2024

Rutgers University is gearing up for the third year of its Scarlet Service program, providing valuable internship opportunities for students to engage in public service and civic engagement. The program, spearheaded by Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway, aims to address national issues while fostering personal growth and understanding among participants.One of the students selected for this summer's Scarlet Service internship is Mariana Simpson, a Rutgers-New Brunswick sophomore. Simpson expressed her motivation for joining the program, stating, “I hope to learn, to...