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Trenton’s first-time author targets wide audience

Dr. Jo Anne Craig conveys universal message   TRENTON, N.J. — Dr. Jo Anne Craig chronicles her story in her first book, “When Is It My Time to Cry.”  Often depicted as a strong, black woman, Dr. Craig uses the main character,

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Confidential sources affect privacy, access issues in news media

TRENTON, N.J. — While reporters can build credibility with their sources by agreeing to protect their identities, there is a backlash that not printing names of sources can create distrust and access problems. For readers, they prefer sourced-information.  They trust a publication

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Friend forever, factor in Twin Towers tribute

The adage is still true: Time heals. As passionate as I used to be about a close friend, who is a male and nearly two years older than me, time seems to change everyone as well as everything. From time to time,

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Violation of HIPAA’s privacy laws could mean prison time

TRENTON, N.J. — Nowadays, invasion of one’s privacy is more accessible given the growth of social media and electronic devices everywhere; and this means greater protection for personal information. Hackers and identity thieves are inquisitive about the sources to personal information that

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Traditional news editorial still matters

Accuracy and ethics make good news While people are concerned with the future of news, and are embracing digital media, traditional journalists will still have to be gatekeepers and leaders of this new era. The journalism business now encourages user-generated content with

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Communities unite to show appreciation to law enforcers

TRENTON, N.J. – Tuesday was the 29-year-old, annual National Night Out, which is an anti-crime, anti-drugs event that started in the City of Trenton 15 years ago as a community-wide event, that partners with law enforcers. “There are actually 53 unique events

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Some challenge social media in news, pop-culture

The influence of Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and other social media is recently developing audience-generated conversations, even with traditional news media. This is causing a stir among media junkies and those less receptive to such changes. When change happens in media, people usually