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New Year's Resolutions

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Do You Plan to Quit Smoking in 2013?

A study released Tuesday says 34 percent of smokers say this is their year; are you one of them?

We here at Patch end up on mailing lists all over the place, for events and stories with absolutely no connection to our coverage areas. While an email we received Tuesday morning follows this path, it's a subject that goes well beyond geographic boundaries. The Legacy Foundation on Tuesday released a new study indicating 34 percent of smokers plan on quitting in 2013, twice as many as in 2012, the press release notes. How they were able to survey every smoker on the planet must be the work of magic and we are not going to dig deeper for fear they will turn us into a frog or something. One of the biggest reasons for the higher number of proposed quitters, according to the release, is the increasing cost of visiting Flavor Country. (For …

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anthony j. popola

4:25 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

watch who you say that to...if you know what i mean   more ›

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Local Residents Share New Year's Resolutions

Is 2013 the year you will finally lose weight, get organized or what? Take our poll and read what some prominent folks about town shared with Patch.

A New Year is a time for new beginnings. For many that means resolving to make a change in their lives for the better of their physical, mental or financial health.  Is 2013 the year you will finally quit smoking or lose those stubborn 20 pounds? We asked a few familiar faces from the Caldwells about their resolutions and this is what they told us: "My resolution for 2013 is going to be to try and enjoy the 'little' things in life. Life has become so busy that you forget to enjoy the 'little' things in life that truly make you smile and don't cost a thing! The great thing about those 'little' things are they could be something different for everybody, it comes from within." —James Bongiorno Chief, Caldwell Police    "As far as a personal …

peggy

9:42 am on Thursday, December 27, 2012

Definitely begin to eat healthier and try to knock off a few pounds. Most of all always wake up thankful for what I have and to help those who just need a person to listen or a person to let them know someone cares. Looking forward to my 1st grandchild in May!!!!!   more ›

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