Slimemeister Green and Gibson's true cost.. Plainfielder pilots space shuttle today.. Abduction thwarted.. Courier attacks BOE contract..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• Next Tuesday's Primary Election --

Today: "Slimemeister Green avoids Gibson's true cost to taxpayers"
Friday: "Plainfield's 'Corruption Tax', the Platters and You"
Thursday: "Gibson and Muhlenberg: Sleeping through the crisis"
Wednesday: "The Buying and Selling (out) of Plainfield"
Tuesday: "Primary A Referendum on Assemblyman Jerry Green"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Gallon reaffirms commitment"
Crescent Times: "BOE: Past Financial Woes" | "Pondering Dems" | "Science Fair Slideshow"
Doc's Potpourri: "Nostalgia: East 4th & Watchung"
Save Muhlenberg: Follow the fight to save Muhlenberg here.

Plainfield Trees: "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of the downtown March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Primary Election - Letter, CN: Marjorie Green: "Plainfielders can choose candidates to change course" -- In support of Annie McWilliams and Adrian Mapp.
Schools - Editorial, CN: "Contracts not just a language problem" -- Grinding their ax.
Attempted Abduction: "Authorities say they foiled kidnap attempt" -- Courier | Ledger |
Auto Fatality: "Pedestrian run over multiple times" -- Apparently a Plainfield man, Rt. 22 & Somerset Street.
Space Shuttle: "Shuttle to lift off, piloted by Plainfielder" -- Is this the sleeper story of the century, or what? Where have the media been?
McGreeveys: "Matos: Debt mounts $2,400 monthly" -- $26,000 on clothes?
Home Heating: "Homeowners facing huge heat increases" -- 22% more this coming winter.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• TODAY. 5:30 PM. FREE Community Barbecue honoring City Council candidates Adrian Mapp and Annie McWilliams. North Carolina-style Chicken and Fish Fry. At the home of Adrian & Amelia Mapp, 535 West 8th Street. All are welcome.
  
  
• Today - May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Tomorrow - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
  
  
• Monday - June 2. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Planning Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants meet to continue planning for the June 5 hearing at Plainfield High School. Want to get reps from surrrounding communities to this meeting to get the word out and guarantee another full house for the State's second hearing. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
  
  
• Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Elizabeth Schools: "Branding Elizabeth resistant, state demands records"
Franklin: "Newark mayor helping children improve public speaking skills"
Hillside: "Mayor ordered to give files to council"


STATE

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Corzine-Katz Emails: "Judge orders emails be made public" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett |
Child Advocate: "State child advocate quits post early"
U.S. Senate Race Debate: "Andrews makes Lautenberg's age an issue" | "Candidates clash over toll plan"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

Dems: "DNC meeting could hasten end of race" -- Politico | WashPost |
Obama: "Obama plans election kick-off at GOP convention site"
Clinton: "Bill Clinton’s enemies list?" -- With link to audio of conference call.
McCain: "Kerry Criticizes McCain’s Use of Petraeus Photo"

National Security: "Official Sees Little Progress Before Bush Exits"


OF INTEREST

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Books: "Scott McClellan's 'What Happened'" -- WashPost | NYTimes | Editor & Publisher |
Cigars: "Baltimore Bids to Ban Selling Small Cigars Individually"

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Plainfield's 'corruption tax' and you.. BOE contract misstep.. Dottie G. and olddoc on Muhlenberg.. Poor Dina shops at the Gap..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• Next Tuesday's Primary Election --

Today: "Plainfield's 'Corruption Tax', the Platters and You"
Yesterday: "Gibson and Muhlenberg: Sleeping through the crisis"
Wednesday: "The Buying and Selling (out) of Plainfield"
Tuesday: "Primary A Referendum on Assemblyman Jerry Green"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "BOE: Commentary on Contract Misstep"
Crescent Times: "Advocating for information from School District" | "On the BOE Contract"
Doc's Potpourri: "Status Muhlenberg"
Save Muhlenberg:

"Letter: On Muhlenberg info, consider source" -- Dottie G. weighs in.
"'Buy Muhlenberg' has 2-page ad in Courier"

Plainfield Trees: "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of the downtown March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Schools:

Ledger: "School chief aims to start on schedule"
Courier: "Board says it will amend superintendent contract to satisfy state"

McGreeveys: "Matos talks lifestyles, costs" -- NY tabloids here. She's reduced to shopping at the Gap.
Woodland Avenue Murder: "Pair arraigned in fatal robbery" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Across from the West 9.
Blogs in Schools: Kelly Heyboer: "TCNJ: Using blogs in the classroom"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Today - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
  
  
• Tomorrow , May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
  
  
• Monday - June 2. 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Planning Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants meet to continue planning for the June 5 hearing at Plainfield High School. Want to get reps from surrrounding communities to this meeting to get the word out and guarantee another full house for the State's second hearing. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
  
  
• Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Bridgewater: "Bridgewater official is charged with DWI" -- In municipal building parking lot!
Edison: "Proposal for Edison redevelopment agency advances"
Elizabeth: "Elizabeth schools get state scrutiny" -- Allegations of illegal expenditures, including political.
Newark: "Visits to illegal bar put Newark police chief in trouble" -- With -- guess what? -- pix on the Internet.
Payroll Scam: "Jerseyan allegedly ran 5-state payroll scam" -- Ledger | Courier |
Roselle: "Mayor's school plan at risk if his slate fails"
U.C. Voting Machines: "Missing name casts shadow on vote"


STATE

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Budget: "GOP presents a budget reply to the governor"
Environment: "Study: Jersey's greener for its density"
Schools:
"Legislator backs a limit on accumulated sick pay" -- Joe Cryan, that model of probity.

Voters: "Dems nab lion's share of new political affiliations"
U.S. Senate Race: "It's an old issue: Senate debate focuses on age"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

Obama: "‘Disappointed’ by Pastor’s Remarks Critical of Clinton" -- A white Catholic priest.
Clinton: "High Spirits for a Battler Who Is Low on Delegates"
McCain: "McCain camp hits Washington Post reporter"

Bush & McClellan: John Farmer: "McClellan's boss never measured up"
Banks: "FDIC Sounds an Alarm on Banks’ Shaky Outlooks"
Mortgage Fees: "Study Finds Disparities in Mortgage Fees" -- Minorities pay more.
Oil Markets: "Probe of Crude Oil Trading Disclosed"


OF INTEREST

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Obituary: "Harvey Korman, Carol Burnett show, 'Blazin Saddles' star" -- Hollywood Reporter | NYTimes | LATimes |

Adoption: "Roselle Park family fosters unique view of adoption"
Cigarettes: "Black Group Turns Away From Bill on Smoking"
Spelling: "45 advance to final day of National Spelling Bee"

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Gibson & Muhlenberg: Sleeping through it all.. State kills BOE contract.. Olddoc muses, Bernice eyes, Maria enjoys..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• Next Tuesday's Primary--

Today: "Gibson and Muhlenberg: Sleeping through the crisis"
Yesterday: "The Buying and Selling (out) of Plainfield"
Tuesday: "Primary A Referendum on Assemblyman Jerry Green"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Seen while walking around the city" -- Keen-eyed photog.
Crescent Times: "Today, just enjoy..." | "New link on BOE contract negotiations"
Doc's Potpourri: "Hospitals: We are not alone" | "Primaries, June 3: Part I"
Save Muhlenberg: Read coverage HERE.

Plainfield Trees: "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of the downtown March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Schools:

"State rejects new Plainfield superintendent's contract"
"Backlash spreads on school superintendents' contracts"

McGreeveys:

Gannett: "Matos McGreevey paid for couple's $30,000 wedding"
Ledger: "Matos begins her story at last, one of a savvy politician herself"

Obituary: "Ronald Robinson, Muhlenberg and BOE employee"
Crime: "Admitted killer is granted hearing" -- Killed two Plainfield women.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Tomorrow - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Tomorrow - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
  
  
• Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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EWR: "Continental's pilot program: Electronic boarding pass"
Piscataway: "Town will appeal $17.9M Halper eminent domain verdict"


STATE

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Corruption: "Lawmen probe top Bergen Democrat" -- Union County can't be far behind.
Drug Laws: "Top lawmakers expect revision of drug-free zone law"
No Child Left Behind: "Feds give struggling N.J. schools poor marks on tutoring, transfers"
Schools Construction: "Corzine urges $2.5B for city school construction"
U.S. Senate Race: "Late debates take center stage in Senate race"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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Self-muzzling Media: "Reporter: CNN execs killed critical White House stories"
Economy: "Dow plans price hike, blames oil" -- This is REALLY gonna hurt, folks.
FDA: "FDA reports new drug-label requirements" -- During pregnancy and breast-feeding.
White House Tittle-Tattle: "McClellan: WH wanted him to stay silent"


OF INTEREST

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Preschool: "An early start on homework" -- Homework creep.
Same-sex Marriage: "NY to recognize same-sex marriages of other states"

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Buying and Selling Plainfield: Jerry tips his ($200K) hand.. Bernice, Maria on the candidate forum.. Courier: Corzine not fighting for hospitals..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• Next Tuesday's Primary--

Today: "The Buying and Selling (out) of Plainfield"
Yesterday: "Primary A Referendum on Assemblyman Jerry Green"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Citywide at-large candidates debate"
Crescent Times: "A shocker revelation from Jerry Green" | "The nerve of our Mayor"
Doc's Potpourri: "Memorial Day revisited" | "To Ms. McLean: Answer to a Question"
Save Muhlenberg: "Editorial: Corzine not fighting for hospitals"

Plainfield Trees: "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of the downtown March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Friends of the Library: "Library group offers beer, blues, barbecue" -- Yes, yes and yes. Be there or be square.
McGreeveys:

Expert Testimony Yesterday: "'Value of fame' stirs criticism in case"
Today: "Matos McGreevey's expert explains his $1.47M pay forecast"
Kathleen O'Brien: "Lose no sleep over troubles of a not-so appealing pair"

Sexual Assault: "Man guilty of sexual assault on prostitute"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - May 28. 3 - 7 PM. GREEN: A K-12 Science Showcase. Student exhibits explore the science behind going 'green'. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the ESC Auditorium (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. FREE. All are welcome.
  
  
• Today - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
  
  
• Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Kean U.: "Bridgeway to host annual art exhibit at Kean"
Newark Schools: "Three Remain in Running for Super's Post"
Orange: "Ex-mayor Hackett admits guilt in corruption trial" | "Downfall brings story full circle"
Watchung Stable: "This baby was born to run"


STATE

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NJ National Guard: "Hard, familiar words: Off to Iraq. Again."
School Super Contracts: "Keansburg puts hold on payout to official"
U.S. Senate Race: "Challenger Andrews Gets Cold Shoulder in New Jersey"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

Obama: "Obama looks west in electoral map play"
Clinton: "Clinton's entry in Wikipedia has a watchdog" -- New Jerseyan, no less.
McCain: "Straight Talk Express stalls in Hollywood"

White House Exposé: "McClellan whacks Bush, White House" -- Former press secretary bares...a lot.


OF INTEREST

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Childhood Obesity: "Childhood obesity stabilizes in U.S." -- Good, but not good enough.

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Memorial Day observed.. Politics is upon us.. Muhlenberg board has community at heart.. Olddoc on politics and gas, good and bad..

PLAINFIELD

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For a REAL candidate forum, hosted by a REAL organization, come out tonight to the Plainfield Public Library at 7:00 PM. A candidate forum hosted by the Netherwood Heights Neighbors, the association for the Netherwood Heights Historic District.

Plainfield Today:

• "Tuesday's Primary: A Referendum on Assemblyman Jerry Green"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Memorial Day Message: Veterans, Unite"
Crescent Times: "Memorial Day: Plainfield Avenue Cemetery"
Doc's Potpourri: "Good and Bad Gas" | "A break from R&R"
Save Muhlenberg: "Letter: Muhlenberg board has community at heart"

Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Primary Election - Letter: Dr. Margaret Lewis: "City council candidates need insight to bring change"
McGreeveys: "For Matos McGreevey, part two is 'main event'"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Wednesday - May 28. 3 - 7 PM. GREEN: A K-12 Science Showcase. Student exhibits explore the science behind going 'green'. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the ESC Auditorium (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. FREE. All are welcome.
  
  
• Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
  
  
• Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
  
  
• Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Rutgers: "Stadium expansion worries local officials"


STATE

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Needle Exchange: "Needle exchange puts focus on safety" -- 4 cities in trial.
U.S. Senate Race: "Senate candidate forum to be broadcast live on MyCentralJersey.com"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


OF INTEREST

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Vietnam After-effects: "Vietnam War is still claiming victims" -- Agent Orange may claim more casualties than the combat losses.

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Memorial Day services.. And thoughts.. A GI Bill would honor vets.. Impact of Muhlenberg closing on Central Jersey..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Memorial Day Services"
  

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Memorial Day Thoughts"
Crescent Times: See Maria's latest posts here.
Doc's Potpourri: Read olddoc's posts here.
Save Muhlenberg: "Muhlenberg: Closing's impact on Central Jersey"

Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Muhlenberg - Letter: Dr. Brian Fertig: "State owes Muhlenberg and Plainfield a fair chance"
GI Bill - Editorial, SL: "A fitting tribute to veterans" -- And shame on George W. Bush if he doesn't give these vets a GI Bill.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - May 26. 3 - 6:30 PM. Save Muhlenberg Planning Meeting. 'Save Muhlenberg' participants meet to plan for publicizing the June 5 hearing at Plainfield High School. Want to get reps from surrrounding communities to this meeting to get the word out and guarantee another full house for the State's second hearing. At duCret School of the Arts, 1030 Central Avenue.
  
  
• Wednesday - May 28. 3 - 7 PM. GREEN: A K-12 Science Showcase. Student exhibits explore the science behind going 'green'. Sponsored by the Plainfield Public Schools. At the ESC Auditorium (Jefferson School), 1200 Myrtle Avenue. FREE. All are welcome.
  
  
• Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.
  
  
• Saturday, May 31. 1 - 6 PM. Benefit Wine Tasting for the Red Cross. Help support the Tri-County Red Cross. At Wine Country, Route 22 West, North Plainfield. Admission free. For more information, see the Red Cross website.
  
  
• Sunday - June 1. 1 - 4 PM. Beer, Blues & BBQ. Sample award-winning, specialty and seasonal beers from around the world, along with your favorite summertime BBQ foods and the live music of Barry Blues and Guests. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainfield Public Library. Proceeds will help fund renovation of the Library's Children's Room and support literacy efforts. At The Pillars, 922 Central Avenue. Tickets: $25/adult, $12.50/12 and under. Info: (908) 756-0310.
  
  
• Tuesday - June 3. 6 AM - 8 PM. Primary Election Day.
  
  

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Newark: "Newark cops cast expanding eye across the city" -- More streetcams come online.
North Plainfield: "Veteran recalls "The Forgotten War" through snapshots" -- Korea.


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

Obama: "FEC computers can't handle Obama jackpot"
Clinton: "Clintonites try to move past RFK remark"

OF INTEREST

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Memorial Day: "Timeless letters from a war long ago"

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What happens to Muhlenberg's $7.3M?.. Valor awards to 4 firefighters.. Public intoxication.. A Race Conference for Plainfield?..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Muhlenberg: But what happens to the $7.3M?"

Plainfield Plaintalker: "More on public intoxication"
Crescent Times: "Needed: A Plainfield Race Conference"
Doc's Potpourri: "Gloom and Doom"
Save Muhlenberg:

"Muhlenberg: Piscatelli's 'medical mall' proposal" -- Incomplete online, I will transcribe later.
"Solaris answers questions on Muhlenberg"

Plainfield Trees: New this week -- "Horse Chestnuts" is tree guru's newest entry.

Councilors are blogging: This week, Councilor Cory Storch posts his view of Saturday's March and Rally to Save Muhlenberg (here); and Councilor Rashid Burney blogs (here).

Plainfield Fire Division: "200 Club: Honoring the protectors" -- Valor awards went to these Plainfield firefighters: Acting Lt. Richard Campanelli and Firefighter Pietro Martino, and Lt. David W. Jackson and Firefighter John Pellegrino.
Memorial Day: "They wore the shackles of war"
Vacations: "Shore's a sure thing as many vacation plans run out of gas"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Wednesday - May 28. 7:30 PM. Plainfield Shade Tree Commission. City Hall Library. Public invited.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 6 - 11 PM. 7th Annual Chamber of Commerce Gala. Join with members from Plainfield's business community in celebrating achievements in community distinction and service to the Chamber as well as 'Entrepreneur of the Year'. Dinner, awards and election of officers. $100/person. At the Pillars of Plainfield, 922 Central Avenue. Info: (908) 753--0922.
  
  
• Friday - May 30. 7 PM. Film: The Smith Family. Final film in FUSP's Spring series. The movie documents the struggle of a devout Mormon family whose lives are shattered by HIV and AIDS caused by the father's infidelities with men. Popcorn, drinks and childcare provided. At First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, 724 Park Avenue. FREE.

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REAL ESTATE SUNDAY

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SMALL PICTURE

Selling: "Home Staging: Stage it to sell it"

TOOLS

This Week's Sales: "NYTimes's Residential Sales Around the Region" -- Week of May 25, 2008.
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"
Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!

CENTRAL JERSEY

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7th Congressional District: "GOP faces 7-way split" -- Candidate profiles here.
Gas Prices: "Consumer complaints about gas stations are rising with cost of gas"
Westfield: "Students ace lesson in sustainable gifts"



STATE

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The Auditor -- For political junkies: "Sunday, May 25, 2008"
Corzine: "Gov's helicopter use has quadrupled since car accident"
Bond Losses: "N.J. borrowed and got bitten" -- Maybe they should have just gone to A.C.
NJ's Economy: "Jersey bruised, but not broken"
U.S. Senate Race:

Dems: "To a pair of Democratic challengers, age matters"
Endorsement, Ledger: "Andrews for Senate" -- The Ledger votes for change.
GOP: "Trio's goals: Senate seat, putting GOP back on track"

Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --
Obama:

"Co-chair of Clinton Hispanic council endorses Obama"
"Obama Redoubles Efforts to Reach Hispanics"

Clinton:

Strategy: "To Claim Popular Vote, She Seeks Wins in Last 3 Primaries"
Farmer: "Clinton blunder bares worst of media"
Mulshine: "Conservatives for Clinton?"

OF INTEREST

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Feds' Victims: "Innocent and detained" -- Flagrant mistakes made.
Israel & U.S.: Jeffrey Goldberg: "Israel’s ‘American Problem’"

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