The FBI on Monday went public with a warning, urging people to reboot the internet routers in their homes because Russian hackers have targeted hundreds of thousands of the devices. The FBI said malware capable of shutting down web traffic and collecting private information can come through internet routers. But it may only take a minute to make sure a router is safe by unplugging the device and waiting at least 30 seconds before plugging it back in. That simple action will reboot the system and disrupt any malware being sent to the router, according to internet security experts. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/FBI-Urges-Internet-Users-to-Reboot-Home-Routers-483891091.html
Visit NJ Wineries
https://www.app.com/story/entertainment/dining/happy-hour/2018/05/25/new-jersey-wineries-visit-summer-2018/506643002/Wine is positively booming across New Jersey. In fact, there are around 50 wineries currently operating throughout the state associated with the Garden State Wine Growers Association alone. That’s a lot of vino for local wine aficionados to familiarize themselves with — but this summer, we'd recommend starting with a certified Jersey classic.
Rutgers Scarlet Lettuce focus of Lettuce Festival
On May 4, the Rutgers Gardens Farm Market Lettuce Festival will feature Rutgers Scarlet Lettuce, a superfood lettuce with high polyphenol content and strong antioxidant properties. The Lettuce Festival will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Rutgers Gardens, located at 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ.
https://www.morningagclips.com/rutgers-scarlet-lettuce-focus-of-lettuce-festival/
NJ takes steps to keep farmland in the family
Digging up $1.7 million to actually buy a 160-acre spread felt utterly out of reach for Ryan Kocsis and his wife, Kim. They worried a developer might buy the acres. But last year, the Kocsis family applied and qualified for New Jersey’s Farmland Preservation Program. Inspectors checked them out and approved $1.1 million to help buy the farm and place it under ironclad deed restrictions: the Perpetual Harvest Farm will perpetually remain a farm. https://www.njtvonline.org/news/video/nj-takes-steps-keep-farmland-family
Pork Roll Ice Cream
N.J. creamery concocts pork roll ice cream A New Jersey dairy farm says it hopes customers will like its new ice cream flavor incorporating another regional favorite food — pork roll. Windy Brow Farms, in Fredon Township, says it has introduced the state’s first “Taylor ham ice cream,” referring to the specific brand of pork roll famous to New Jersey residents. The specialty dessert mixes in French toast with actual pieces of pork roll.https://www.morningagclips.com/n-j-creamery-concocts-pork-roll-ice-cream/
NJ sends Hurricane Sandy teams to Texas
In 2012, the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and southern New York were slammed with Sandy and received aid and rescue help from several states and the federal government. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was particularly appreciative of the help and announced that NJ Task Force 1, comprised of police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel - are in Katy, Texas, a suburb approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) west of Houston. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/harvey-rescue-search-emergency-new-york-jersey-sends-teams-a7918826.html
Townsend Inlet bridge reopens
the Townsend Inlet bridge connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon will reopen Friday, after a more than two-month closure. The bridge was shut down indefinitely to vehicle traffic in early April after divers inspecting the support pilings found a crack. The span had been set to undergo repairs in 2017 and 2018. Read about it here.