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Meth from Mexico, some laced with fentanyl, is flooding NJ
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Drug specialists are warning methamphetamine use is on the rise in New Jersey.
In response to Angelo Valente, the manager director of the Partnership for a Drug Free New Jersey, the drug, which can also be known as meth, crystal meth, crank and pace is now exhibiting up in cities, the suburbs and even rural areas.
“What we’re seeing is in New Jersey there’s a resurgence of the usage of meth, in contrast to what we’ve seen previously. Meth for probably the most half was utilized within the Midwest and the West, however now meth is broadly out there and broadly getting used all through the state of New Jersey,” Valente stated.
A robust excessive, then a serious crash
The drug is a robust stimulant that gives a sense of euphoria however when it wears off customers “crash” and it’s incessantly blended with poisonous chemical substances and dangerous components that may trigger quite a lot of bodily and psychological injury.
Excessive drug addict lies unconscious after injection, syringe in hand, overdose
“It’s one thing that’s extraordinarily addictive so we’re extraordinarily involved that that is turning into so broadly used within the state,” stated Valente.
He stated meth has historically been smoked, snorted or injected however now it is out there in tablet type.
“So it’s a lot simpler for individuals to develop into accustomed to it, use it, and develop into depending on it and addicted,” Valente stated.
Much more harmful than earlier than
Much like different medication on the road, fentanyl can also be making its means into meth.
“There are some meth tablets which can be being laced with fentanyl, and everyone knows solely a small quantity of fentanyl could cause quick demise,” Valente stated.
Prior to now, provides of the drug got here from native meth “labs” in personal properties throughout New Jersey, however Valente stated that’s not the case.
“What we’re discovering is a lot of the meth that’s coming into the state is coming from Mexican super-labs, so it’s flooding the market. It’s a cheap drug.”
In response to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Mexican cartels, to encourage a brand new inhabitants of customers, have been giving out free samples of the drug, which may value about $10 for a excessive that may final 24 hours.
Rotting enamel
Valente stated meth customers incessantly exhibit character modifications, the place they not appear to be themselves, in addition to bodily modifications.
“Decaying of enamel is likely one of the indicators.”
He burdened in case your youngster, a buddy or liked one will get hooked on meth, it’s vitally vital to get them skilled assist as quickly as doable. For extra on the place to search out assist, the New Jersey Division of Human Companies runs an internet site itemizing quite a few sources for these in want.
David Matthau is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You may attain him at david.matthau@townsquaremedia.com
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15 sensational locations to go to in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park
From amusement rides to all of the boardwalk meals and plenty of water enjoyable, Seaside Heights and neighboring Seaside Park have endured as a household pleasant spot for all ages.
Alongside the best way, the Seaside Heights Boardwalk and On line casino Pier have been struck with tragic disasters – resembling fireplace, Superstorm Sandy and one other fireplace. Each have confirmed their resiliency via rebuilding and growth.
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These are one of the best mountaineering spots in New Jersey
A visit to New Jersey would not should be all concerning the seaside. Our state has some unbelievable trails, waterfalls, and lakes to get pleasure from.
From the Pine Barrens to the Appalachian Path to the hidden gems of New Jersey, you may have loads of choices for an ideal hike. Mountain climbing is such a good way to spend time open air and luxuriate in nature, plus it is an ideal exercise.
If you’re going downhill and run into an uphill hiker, step to the facet and provides the uphill hiker area. A hiker going uphill has the suitable of means until they cease to catch their breath.
All the time keep on the path, you may even see facet paths, until they’re marked as an official path, keep away from them. By going off-trail chances are you’ll trigger injury to the ecosystems across the path, the crops, and wildlife that reside there.
You additionally don’t wish to disturb the wildlife you encounter, simply preserve your distance from the wildlife and proceed mountaineering.
Bicyclists ought to yield to hikers and horses. Hikers also needs to yield to horses, however I’m undecided what number of horses you’ll encounter on the paths in New Jersey.
If you’re pondering of bringing your canine in your hike, they need to be leashed, and ensure to scrub up all pet waste.
Lastly, be conscious of the climate, if the path is just too muddy, it is in all probability finest to save lots of your hike for one more day.
I requested our listeners for his or her solutions of one of the best mountaineering spots in New Jersey, try their solutions:
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New Jersey man flies to Florida to attack another player over an online gaming dispute, deputies say
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FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online gaming dispute made its way to the real world when a New Jersey man flew to Florida to attack another player with a hammer, authorities said.
Edward Kang, 20, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed burglary with a mask, according to Nassau County court records. He was arrested early Sunday morning.
“I just want to let you know, this is a weird one,” Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said during a news conference on Monday. “Some things you just can’t make up.”
Kang and the victim, another young man around the same age as Kang, had never met in real life, but they both played ArcheAge, a medieval fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Leeper said. The game’s publisher announced in April that it would be shutting down servers in Europe and North America on June 27, citing a declining number of active players.
Kang flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Jacksonville, Florida, last Thursday after telling his mother that he was going to visit a friend that he had met while playing a video game, officials said. Officials didn’t say how Kang learned where the victim lives. Upon arrival, Kang took an Uber to a hotel in Fernandina Beach, about 35 miles north of Jacksonville, and then bought a hammer at a local hardware store, deputies said.
Kang went to the victim’s Fernandina Beach home, which was unlocked, around 2 a.m. Sunday, authorities said. The victim was walking out of his bedroom when he was confronted by Kang, who hit him on the head with the hammer, officials said. The two struggled as the victim called for help. His stepfather responded and helped to restrain Kang until police arrived.
The victim suffered several head wounds that were not considered life-threatening, officials said. He received staples at the hospital.
Once in custody, Kang told investigators that the victim is a “bad person online,” officials said. He also asked deputies how much jail time people got for breaking and entering and assault.
“I would say Mr. Kang, it’s going to be a long time before you play video games again,” Leeper said.
Online court records didn’t list an attorney for Kang. He was being held without bond.
New Jersey
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick • New Jersey Monitor
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WASHINGTON — Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s running mate.
A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive if needed, they told States Newsroom in interviews.
Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, has held off on revealing his pick. But he’s dropped tantalizing compliments about a few of the short-list candidates, producing non-stop headlines about the veepstakes in advance of the Republican National Convention next month.
So far, Trump hasn’t indicated a clear favorite, leading to incessant speculation about what characteristics he’s looking for in his second-in-command this time around, the person who will head up the GOP ticket with him in what’s likely to be a close election.
In 2016, Trump selected Indiana’s Mike Pence, in part to sway evangelical Christians who were skeptical about Trump’s moral character.
Trump is seeking a second term in office as a convicted felon found guilty on 34 counts in New York for falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. He’s also facing federal charges for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election and has cast aside Pence after his former vice president refused to take part in the scheme.
That, however, hasn’t diminished the number of GOP lawmakers and former presidential hopefuls jostling to join his ticket.
Trump’s list of vice presidential candidates reportedly includes North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Arkansas U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, Florida U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, former South Carolina Gov. and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, former GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, Florida U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, New York U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik and Ohio U.S. Sen. JD Vance.
Republican senators, including some thought to be in the running to be tapped as the veep candidate, met with Trump on June 13 to map campaign strategy and portray unity.
Trump told NBC News on Saturday his pick “most likely” will be at Thursday night’s debate with President Joe Biden in Atlanta.
Confidence and a coalition
Several Republican senators interviewed by States Newsroom offered suggestions for what traits might be most helpful for Trump in a vice president during a potential second term.
West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she’s hoping to see a vice presidential pick who can bring confidence and a wider GOP coalition to the table.
“I think you want somebody who has broad knowledge, not just national, but international, (you want) decisiveness, and somebody who’s got leadership that you could actually see taking the reins of the presidency, somebody who has conservative principles on the Republican side and is a proven leader,” Capito said.
“I would imagine for President Trump, it’s going to be somebody that brings a broader constituency to him,” Capito said, adding “and is probably a little calmer than he is.”
‘Good relationships across the spectrum’
Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Trump would “benefit from somebody who, in the right setting, is providing a lot of good upward feedback, supporting the president’s agenda.”
The former and possibly future president would also gain from a pick who is “well studied on the issues,” and if it’s a senator, “a person with good relationships across the spectrum would help,” Tillis said.
“We’re probably going to have a tight margin, so if you think about maybe somebody who has past relationships with people in the House, good relationships with the Republican conference. I mean, we’re gonna have some tough votes,” Tillis said.
For example, Congress faces a massive tax code fight next year as several provisions in the 2017 Republican tax law are set to expire. Tillis recalled the internal GOP debate in 2017 “wasn’t a cakewalk.”
“We had to work to get Republican support,” Tillis said. “So having somebody that naturally has that chemistry, you know, whether or not you’ve worked on legislation, or you just have a good relationship going in. If I were in President Trump’s position, that’d be a key factor.”
Congress will also need to address the debt limit next year, a debate that carries significant economic consequences, both domestically and around the globe.
A stint in the military
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst — a top member of the Armed Services Committee and a retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard — said she “would love to see somebody that does have foreign relations or military policy experience.”
“I think that would be key, to have someone that’s young and enthusiastic and would be able to fill the role of our next president as well,” Ernst said.
Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran said that Trump might want to pick someone whom voters feel confident can follow him as the leader of the Republican Party.
“I’m not sure that vice presidential nominees have a lot of impact, influence on how people vote,” Moran said. “But I would say that this may be a year in which that matters — (given the) age of candidates. And so who might follow is probably of interest to people. And I would say that the best qualification is somebody who’d be a great president.”
Indiana Sen. Mike Braun, who is likely to become his home state’s next governor, said Trump needs someone who thinks like him politically, so the two don’t differ on policy issues, as well as someone ready to become president if required.
“I think someone’s going to have to be on the same wavelength politically, for sure,” Braun said. “I think I’ve heard him say that he wants somebody ready to step into the role if necessary. I think the loyalty factor is something he’s always stressed.”
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt said that no matter who Trump picks off his short list, Republicans will win back the Oval Office in November.
“Every senator on the list is outstanding,” Britt said. “And I’ll be excited about the good things that we’re going to be able to do with him back in office and us in control of the Senate.”
When asked his opinion of Trump’s VP short list, Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said, “I haven’t seen anybody on the list that I would object to.”
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said he wouldn’t comment on specific contenders, but added “all the names I’ve heard mentioned seem to be good people.”
“But what counts is what President Trump thinks, and I don’t have the slightest idea who he’s gonna pick,” Kennedy said.
A sitting senator
Republican senators who spoke to States Newsroom appeared mostly unfazed by the possibility that a vice presidential pick could be from among their ranks — even if that lowers what could be a very narrow majority in the Senate come January.
Capito said she thinks a Republican majority will likely remain safe even if Trump chooses one of her colleagues as his running mate.
“I think the ones he’s talking about are from pretty red states, but you know, you’re always concerned about that,” Capito said. “But I think it would be great to have a colleague who was in the Senate with me be our vice president.”
Braun said that Trump might want to consider the polling of several key races for the Senate before picking his nominee.
“I think that could be a consideration,” Braun said. “You take that risk off the table.”
When asked whether a VP pick from the Senate could weaken or upset a GOP majority, Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said, “I’m sure Trump will take that into consideration.”
Tillis said he is not concerned about Trump’s VP pick threatening a Republican Senate majority, and he speculated that Trump may even pull from the upper chamber when choosing his Cabinet, should he be elected.
“I think the replacement protocol doesn’t make it a significant issue,” Tillis said.
Grassley echoed Tillis. “Are we talking about Ohio, Florida, South Carolina? That’s it. I don’t think you’d worry about that,” he said.
Forty-five states require the governor to appoint someone to fill a vacant U.S. Senate seat, and 37 of those states fill the vacancy with the chosen appointment until the next statewide election, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
The remaining states — Kentucky, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Wisconsin — require vacant Senate seats to be filled by a special election.
All of Trump’s picks from the Senate are from states with Republican governors.
New Jersey
Did You Know That New Jersey Is One Of The Best States For Tennis In America
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One of the most popular individual sports in the world, Tennis in the United States is one of the sports that has grown in popularity in recent years. Like Golf, Tennis is a great outdoor activity to play with friends or competitively.
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 Lockdowns, people were looking for activities to do that allowed for “Social Distancing”. Combine that reality with the rise of sports betting in recent years, people are paying attention to Tennis more on TV as well.
The summertime is the time of year that we get to see two of Tennis’ Major Tournaments: Wimbleton played on the grass courts in England and the US Open played on the hard courts in New York City. Gambling.com created a data points system to measure what are the best states to play Tennis based on:
-Number of Tennis Courts and Clubs versus state population
-Cost of Tennis Court Rentals to Play
-Number of Training Camps and Tennis Programs
-Number of Competitive Tournaments
Where does New Jersey Rank for Tennis in America?
Based on the combination of all data points, Gambling.com created Rankings Based on Total Scores, and New Jersey is tied for Fifth Best State for Tennis Fans and Players
According to their scoring system, New Jersey has the best Competitive Tournaments in the United States and Sixth Best Value for the cost of using Tennis Courts/Clubs around the state
What hurt New Jersey’s overall Tennis score was they were ranked in the bottom third in the United States for their Facilities, having much fewer Tennis Courts and Clubs open to the public compared to neighboring states like Pennsylvania and Delaware.
The top overall ranked Tennis state in America for Tennis players and fans is Delaware. Thanks to high scores for Facilities per population, Value of Tennis Courts, and Club Costs, Delaware also received the best scores for Tennis Training and Coaching availability.
We should note that in South Jersey there are places where Tennis Courts used to be located have been replaced with Pickleball Courts, a game that is a variant of Tennis. So one could argue with the rapid growth of Pickleball in the United States, that has become an alternative for people to play a game with less running and lateral movement compared to Tennis
Either way, New Jersey is a great state to grab a racket and hit the ball over the net. Here are some other reasons why you shouldn’t want to move out of New Jersey:
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