Social Media, Caregiving & Friendships
This week, I had a birthday. A milestone birthday. It wasn't something I would promote via social media (the milestone part, that is, not the birthday). Regardless of the various friendships I've had over the past, there's something a bit embarrassing about it…especially since at this age, I never thought …
PSE&G To Inspect Gas Meters In Moorestown
PSE&G reminds customers to always ask for identification when a utility worker comes to the door. Employees carry a PSE&G photo identification badge, wear PSE&G logo apparel and drive PSE&G cars or trucks. If a customer is concerned in any way, they should call PSE&G's customer service line at … Read …
Vigesaa, Martin receive Bank Forward award
“Cheryl has been a true ambassador of Bank Forward,” said Tom Watson, president of Bank Forward. “While Cheryl retired this past December, her professionalism, customer service standards and positive attitude will have a lasting effect on our organization's culture.” With Bank Forward since 2005, … Read More
City Holds Face-To-Face Meetings To Address Water Bill Spikes
Dozens of people showed up to the first customer service session Saturday to ask questions about their bills, including a retired couple from Rancho Bernardo. Mel Neville has lived in the same house for 30 years with fairly predictable water bills, but he was confused after a recent bill showed …
Washington pro prospects DT Vita Vea, WR Dante Pettis taking over NFL Snapchat
Washington NFL hopefuls will be participating in the school's pro day on Saturday. Defensive lineman Vita Vea and Dante Pettis will be in attendance. Vea and Pettis are taking over the NFL's Snapchat during the Huskies' pro day. While Vea will be taking part in drills, Pettis will not. Pettis, …
Instagram and Snapchat disable Giphy integration due to “racist GIF”
Now, Instagram and Snapchat have temporarily disabled integration with Giphy due to a "racist GIF". According to TechCrunch, the GIF in question pops up when a user types "crime". The offensive content in it includes a monkey cranking a machine which says "N***** Crime Death Counter", with an … Read More
Snapchat & Instagram Ditch Giphy After Racist GIF Surfaces
The offensive picture popped up under search results for the word “crime,” blatantly using the n-word — but the monkey imagery in the screenshot below is just as bad if not worse. It's crazy Giphy let this somehow get by. It wasn't until the social platforms were made aware of …
Pam Frampton: The ball’s in Ball’s court
Premier Dwight Ball takes questions from reporters outside the House of Assembly. — Telegram file photo. “If you live in the overlapping world of politics and media, as I am learning, anything less than full transparency can potentially do you in.” — Campbell Brown, American journalist. On this issue … Read …
Charlton man hit, killed while crossing Route 20
A 50-year old Charlton man was hit and killed by a car while trying to cross Route 20 in Charlton Friday night, police confirmed Saturday morning. The accident occurred near 28 Worcester Road (Route 20) in the vicinity of Ted's Package Store about 8:30 p.m.. Police confirmed the man died …
Dez should not take a pay cut. Who else are the Cowboys going to throw to?
Jerry Jones discusses Dez Bryant and his future with the Cowboys. chill@star-telegram.com. Carr is a good guy, and he knew he was overpaid. He also knew it's not about what you're worth, but what you can get. In the spring of 2015, Carr knew what everyone else did: He might …