Solaris and Muhlenberg real estate.. Jerry on Howard's decision.. Rec Division's laser tag.. Stender returns Cohen funds..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Will Solaris try to make a killing on Muhlenberg real estate?"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's story on the homeless targeting a local church.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See herefor Olddoc's indictment -- though titled 'tis not to blame', make no mistake, it's an indictment -- of those responsible for Muhlenberg's fate.
Save Muhlenberg:

• "Courier: Reaction to Muhlenberg closure news"
• "Muhlenberg Closure: Howard's approval letter"

PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today, a Parent Survey -- 'What makes you tick?" Well, what does?.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.

Rec Div. Summer Camp: "Preteens enjoy combat training tool turned game" -- More on the MILES system here.
Raritan Valley Line: The Courier has a story on double-decker trains now running through Plainfield. Can't find online, you'll need to get the dead-tree version.
Historic Preservation: "State's preservation funding drying up"
Shady Rest Golf Course: "First Black country club in nation on endangered list"

Plainfield Trees: The newest post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).
Jerry Green's Page: "A comment on Commissioner Howard's decision on Muhlenberg"

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Sunday - August 3. Noon - 6 PM. Peace and World Friendship Arts Fair: 'Sowing the Seeds of Peace'. Marking the 63rd anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. At Cranford's Eastman Tower Clock. Music, crafts, children's activities. FREE.
  
  
• Tuesday - August 5. National Night Out Celebration. Plainfield continues the annual event.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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7th CD Race: "Stender campaign rids itself of Cohen donations"
Asm Cohen Case: "Lesniak, Cryan computers tied up in probe"
Community Food Bank of NJ: "Corzine praises food bank, calls for help"
Newark: "Essex prosecutor will not ask Rone to forfeit Council seat"


STATE

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Assembly Dems: "Hester joins Assembly Dem staff" -- That would be Tom Hester, who has covered the statehouse for AP and the Trenton Times/Star-Ledger. Note the Speaker pro tem is not quoted.
ELEC: "State give ELEC more work, but cuts funding"
EPA: "NJ, NYC threaten to sue EPA over pollution reduction"
ICE - Editorial, SL: "Protect immigrant detainees" -- Being detained is not an excuse for ill-treatment.
Immigrants: "Group: Tougher enforcment reduces number of illegals"
Rutgers Stadium - Editorial, CN: "Ethics and Corzine don't mix" -- Guv's ethical lapse in the funding flap.
Rutgers: "Athletic department marketing deal probed" -- More ethically challenged folks?
State Employees: "1,500 take early retirement opportunity"
Supremes: "Regulations OK'ed for treatment of farm animals"

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: "GOP's celeb-Obama message gains traction"
• Veepstakes: "Corzine makes case for Clinton as VP"
• McCain: "McCain's Cacophonous [Kitchen] Cabinet"

Healthcare: "Pitting Religion v. Patient Rights"
Israel: "Olmert to quit after September elections"


OF INTEREST

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Judges & Sentencing: "Sharpe James case shows new lay of the land" -- Must prosecutors make 'atttitude adjustments'?

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Sticking it to Green, Howard closes Muhlenberg.. Bloggers react to the Assemblyman's blog.. Years late, roadwork to begin..

The Ledger is in MAJOR online meltdown today. Articles in top news, state and counties are not online.

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Sticking it to Green, Howard pulls plug on Muhlenberg"
  
  

• "Assemblyman Green launched into the blogosphere"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice on Assemblyman Green's blog ("Green with enmity no more").
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...who is missing all the fun.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments on Muhlenberg's closing ("Solaris Victorious").
Save Muhlenberg:

• "Commissioner Howard signs Muhlenberg's death warrant"
• "Impact of closure on Plainfield's United Way agencies"

PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today, 'Go figure' -- the Parental Involvement Quotient.
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.

Road Work: "$7.4M road repairs get under way" -- Poor Mark! How can one fact-check what City Hall supplies? Have we mysteriously lost 26 miles of roadway? How? And we learn that 'year two' of a multi-year plan laid out in 2004 is beginning more than halfway through year three of the mayor's term. How's that for a math puzzle.

Pedestrian Safety: "800 drivers ticketed for ignoring pedestrians" -- Who knew Montclaireans were so rude?

Latest Post! Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Today - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Sharpe James Case: "Ex-mayor sentenced to 27 months" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett | -- Sharpe apologizes. Tamika admits mistakes. Christie is disappointed. Kelly Heyboer samples Jersey blogger reactions. Selections from letters of support. His picture on the front page of the NYTimes.

Edison: "Train hits car at Inman Ave. crossing" -- Courier | Ledger -- Driver tried to go through after gates dropped. With child in car.
Newark: "Booker kicks off drive to demolish vacant housing" -- Estimate 300 vacant properties, which sounds low -- we had 250 in 1998 in Plainfield.
South Plainfield: "Wachovia at Park and Oak Tree Road robbed" -- May have fled in a (lime?) green cab.


STATE

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Asm Cohen Case:

• "OLS: State investigated Internet porn in office before"
• "Morin: Freeze Cohen campaign funds"

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama's Veepstakes: "Corzine says Hillary should still be in running"
• McCain: "Mayo Clinic: Skin spot not cancerous"
• Senate Races: "Many GOP Senate seats at risk" -- Stevens indictment doesn't help.

Housing Bill: "Bush signs housing bill in private" -- 7 AM, barely by the dawn's early light.


OF INTEREST

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Cocktails: "A cocktail book renaissance, too"

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Cohen replacement cattle call.. Taxi map.. Olddoc parses Muhlenberg.. Renata on involving parents.. The joys of street music..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Cohen Resignation: Cattle call for replacements"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for more taxi info (and a map).
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's crisp -- should I say 'biting'? -- summary of the Muhlenberg status.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today she discusses getting parents involved...
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.

Schools Construction: "Former mayor sues to stop Abbott schools construction" -- Lonergan.
Child Care: "Quality child care harder for working parents to find"
Energy Conservation: "Startup helps businesses go green when too small to afford it"
Street Music: "Performers jazz up city's sidewalks for pedestrians"

Latest Post! Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).


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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Traffic Alert: West Front Street at Grant/West End Avenues -- Crew was spotted working on it mid-afternoon Monday, should be OK now.
  
  
• Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Terrill Road expected to be closed 6 AM to 6 PM today, when work is projected to be finished. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
  
  
• Today - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
  
  
• Tomorrow - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Edison: "Liquor license review goes to state over possible conflict of interest"
Sharpe James Case: "Today is Sharpe's date with destiny"
Orange: "Grand jury wants payment records for former BOE president" -- The one who DIDN'T live there while president.
South Plainfield: "Override likely on mayor's veto of truck route"
Springfield: "Firefighter gets another month to prove he is HS graduate"
Vauxhall: "Best Buy, Home Depot donate to show good citizenship"


STATE

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Asm Cohen Resignation: "Assemblyman quits amid porn probe" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Gannett |
Rep. Menendez: "Touring Elizabeth facility, he pushes for better conditions"
Princeton Primate Research: "18 monkeys and one secret lab"
Rutgers: "State looking into Rutgers athletics" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Supremes: "Counties can limit prosecutors' spending"
Stimulus Checks: "Jerseyans leave $47M on the table" -- Time is running out. What to do.

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: John Farmer: "Obama travels well, but must win trust at home"
• McCain: "McCain struggles not to be just a supporting actor"

Deficit: "White House predicts $482B deficit" -- What ever happened to fiscal conservativism?
DOJ: "Report: Goodling oversaw illegal hiring practices at DOJ" -- Passing candidates through the eye of her needle.
Mortgages: "A new way to generate mortgages" -- Lipstick on a pig?


OF INTEREST

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Iowa Pet Aid: "Warren Starbucks collecting items for pet victims of Iowa floods"
Political Signs: "Town will repeal law requiring signs be taken down after election"

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Cohen resigns from Assembly.. Muhlenberg: Rescue $$$ for who?.. Taxis take folks for ride?.. HomeFirst gets new director..

BREAKING NEWS: "COHEN RESIGNS ASSEMBLY SEAT" (1) PolitickerNJ | (2) Ledger

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Muhlenberg: Rescue money for who?"
  

Plainfield Plaintalker: "Taxis: Taking folks for a ride?"
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: "Antigua: 1950ish"
Save Muhlenberg: "Zurofsky to Howard: You must reconsider"
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- the shocking parent-to-student involvement ratio, and a question: If you could implement one change, what would it be...
Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info here.

Homefirst: "Ellen McGovern named new executive director"
Win a $25 Courier Gas Card: "Find pump icon on website and win" -- Find. Submit. Win.
Voter Registration: "For Obama, hurdles in expanding Black vote"

LED Lighting: "Increasingly used for architectural lighting"

Latest Post! Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Traffic Alert: West Front Street still barricaded at Grant/West End Avenues as of 6:30 AM. Driving North/South? Better use Clinton, Plainfield or Central Avenues.
  
  
• Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Terrill Road expected to be closed 6 AM to 6 PM Monday and Tuesday. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
  
  
• Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
  
  
• Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Edison: "Former members grill Councilors -- regularly"
Green Brook: "Storm does major damage to EWA Model Car store"
Long Branch: "State scrutinizes schools super's business dealings"
Perth Amboy: "At $80M+, Public Safety building way over budget" -- Sounds like a smaller version of the Tweed Courthouse.


STATE

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Asm Cohen Case --

• Ledger: "Friends depict Cohen as a 'loner' and an enigma"
• Editorial, CN: "Cohen's scandal stands alone"

Rep. Albio Sires: "Investigating Immigrant complaints about Iowa meat processor" -- Cedar Rapids Gazette | Iowa Independent | NYTimes |

Auto Insurance: "New plan: Pay-as-you-drive"
Dem Convention: "Obama supporters work on building party platform"
Obama Campaign: "Mueller assumes top Obama slot in NJ"
State Court System: "Glenn Grant, first African American to head courts administration"

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: "Counterprogramming Limbaugh: Black talk radio on Obama"
• McCain: "The McCain-Latino disconnect"

OF INTEREST

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Cassette Tapes: "The end is near for cassettes" -- Though they are perfect for audiobooks.

Budget Fashionista: "Blogger posts low-cost finds, millions log on" -- Website is here.

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Front/Grant traffic alert.. Herb Green new LWV prez.. Bernice channels 74.. Plainfield at AAU Jr. Olympics.. Olddoc: Woolworth menu..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Traffic Alert: Front and Grant"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's on Channeling Ch 74 and a fallen 'volunteer'.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's remembrance of Plainfield 5¢ and 10¢ stores, as well as stunning shots of St. Mark's in Venice.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- today: TCBers Role Call!
New! Plainfield Sports News: All the latest news, stats and info -- including participation in the AAU Junior Olympics and a letter to the Mayor from coaches and parents.

League of Women Voters: "New president doesn't fit profile" -- Go, Herb!
HomeFirst: Nice story welcoming new executive director Ellen McGovern -- but you'll have to buy the paper, can't find it online.
False Alarms: "Ordinance would charge homeowners for false alarms"
Road Projects: "Rising asphalt prices affecting road projects"

Latest Post! Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Moving Sale: Longtime reader Mike is moving. Check out items for sale today ONLY. Furniture, paintings, decorative and household items and more. All day. 1515 Charlotte Road.
  
  
• Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Should be open today; then closed Monday and Tuesday. Terrill Road will be closed 6 AM to 6 PM each day. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
  
  
• Last day today July 27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
  
  
• Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
  
  
• Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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REAL ESTATE SUNDAY

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SMALL PICTURE

Energy Savings: "Finding and fixing a home's power hogs"
Identity Theft: "Thieves tap into home equity"

BIG PICTURE

NJ Foreclosures: "NJ foreclosure rate soars by 140%"

TOOLS

This Week's Sales: "NYTimes's Residential Sales Around the Region" -- Week of July 27, 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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Green Brook: "Committeewoman tries to reform pay-to-play"
North Plainfield: "Regulations proposed for tanning salons"
Sharpe James Case: Bob Braun: "It's not as if James' deals were hurting anyone"
Newark: "DNA tests raise questions about murder conviction"
Union County: "Judge Kenneth Grispin profiled"


STATE

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The Auditor -- I fear for his future, if not his safety. Missing online again, though he's still in print.
Asm Cohen Case: "Assemblyman's status on hold"
Corzine: "Poll: Guv at 39%" -- Still beats the Prez.
Corzine & Israel: "Reminders of Jersey everywhere"
NJEA: "Brouhaha over union boss' bio"
Rutgers: "Fundraising woes leave Rutgers scarlet-faced"

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: "How Obama became acting president"
• McCain: "McCain surrogate: Obama a 'fraud' backed by 'packs of goons'"

Afghanistan: "Sending more troops could backfire, experts say"


OF INTEREST

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Eating Ethiopian: "Homey Ethiopian, from sister chefs"
Nonprofits: "Nonprofits use social networking sites to find volunteers"
Commuting: "Gas prices fuel rise in bicycling to work"
Gardening: "Hard palm trees adjust to NJ climate" -- Even Morris County.

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Capodagli's new proposal.. Arts grants for UC.. Olddoc: More on Pascack Valley hospital.. POP anti-war rally today..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Arts grants: Union County awards"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's stories on Capodagli's NEW proposal.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's further analysis of the new Pascack Valley hospital...and some 'hot times' pictures.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- the shocking parent-to-student involvement ratio, and a question: If you could implement one change, what would it be...

POP: "Plainfield group holding anti-war protest today"
CN's Summer Readers: "Plainfield's Kathy Lee offers a book review"

New Post! Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Should be open today and Sunday; then closed Monday and Tuesday. Terrill Road will be closed 6 AM to 6 PM each day. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
  
  
• Today and tomorrow: July 26-27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
  
  
• Today - July 26. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. POP Protests Iraq War. City relents, allows rally without permit. At the Armed Forces Recruitment Center, East Front Street.
  
  
• Today - July 26. Noon - 5 PM. Car, Truck and Bike Show. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks and bikes. Rain date: Sunday, July 27. PHS, Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
  
  
• Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
  
  
• Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Balloon Festival: "Readington balloon festival takes flight"
Sharpe James Case: "James sentencing on Tuesday"


STATE

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Asm Cohen & Child Porn --

• Bergen Record: "Legislative computers to get porn filters" -- The Record first broke the story.
  
• Ledger: "Computer printout showing nude girl sparked Cohen probe"
• PolitickerNJ: "Dem, GOP caucus leaders want filtering software on computers"
• Countywatchers: "Cohen, Lesniak, Cryan -- Holley? It just doesn't smell right"
  

Homeland Security: "NJ gets $64M for homeland security"
NJEA: "Inaccuracies revealed on union president's resume" -- NJ's largest union.

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: "Israeli paper publishes Obama's private prayer, flap ensues"
• McCain: "McCain's day of contrasts"

Guantanamo Trial: "Driver told FBI U.S. could have killed bin Laden"


OF INTEREST

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Kelly Heyboer on blogs: "Does NJ have America's best restroom?" -- Infused wine bottles?
Health: "California bars use of transfats by restaurants statewide"

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Asm Cohen in child porn probe.. Is the County shredding your money?.. Peck's plan jolts city staff.. POP trumps permit ordinance..

PLAINFIELD

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Plainfield Today:

• "Is the County shredding your money?"

Plainfield Plaintalker: See here for Bernice's stories on the jolt Peck's budget plan caused among city staffers, and the award of over $500,000 in claims settlements.
Crescent Times: See here to catch up on Maria...hmmm...must be sinking her toes in the sand.
Doc's Potpourri: See here for Olddoc's comments on the 'new' Pascack Valley hospital and his response to a reader's challenge.
Save Muhlenberg: See here for the latest on the struggle(s) to save Muhlenberg.
PEPtalk: See here for Renata's school-related posts -- volunteer opportunities...

POP Protest: "City waives permit for anti-war protest" -- Constitutionality of ordinance at issue.
Stabbing: "$5,000 reward offered in Plainfield stabbing" -- Courier | Ledger |

Plainfield Trees: Today's new post by Plainfield tree guru Greg Palermo is the "Black Walnut".
Councilors are blogging: Read Councilor Cory Storch's second instalment on 'Pay to play' (here) and Councilor Rashid Burney (here).

Got a tip? Question? Click here to send PT an email.


WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Road Work: Terrill Road, from East 7th Street / LaGrande Avenue to King Street. Closed Friday; should be open Saturday and Sunday; then closed Monday and Tuesday. Terrill Road will be closed 6 AM to 6 PM each day. If you're traveling North, do NOT plan on accessing Terrill via Cushing Road. Info: (908) 789-1489.
  
  
• Today through Sunday: July 25-27. 12th Annual George 'Gee Gee' Brown Memorial Basketball Tournament. Sponsored by the Recreation Division and the Board of Ed. At Plainfield High School.
  
  
• Tomorrow- July 26. 11 AM - 12:30 PM. POP Protests Iraq War. City relents, allows rally without permit. At the Armed Forces Recruitment Center, East Front Street.
  
  
• Tomorrow- July 26. Noon - 5 PM. Car, Truck and Bike Show. Classic and muscle cars, custom trucks and bikes. Rain date: Sunday, July 27. PHS, Kenyon Avenue parking lot. FREE.
  
  
• Tuesday - July 29. 7:30 PM. VWB Cooking Club Restaurant Trip: Bonefish Grill. Good food. Good conversation. RSVP here by July 26. Bonefish Grill is at 215 US 22 East, Green Brook.
  
  
• Wednesday - July 30. 7 PM. Film: Algeny - The Genetic Factor. Produced and directed by Plainfielder Andrew Burroughs; Line producer Plainfielder Lamar Mackson. A young man becomes a pawn which a pharmaceutical company discovers he has a unique immune system and literally wants his blood. Part of the Newark Black Film Festival. At the Newark Screens, Springfield Avenue.

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CENTRAL JERSEY

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Sharpe James, Dana Rone Cases: Joan Whitlow: "Will the penalties fit the crime?"
North Plainfield: "Boro man pleads guilty in stabbing death of teen" -- Ledger | Courier |


STATE

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Assemblyman Cohen Child Porn Story --

• "Lesniak and Cryan alerted authorities" -- NJPoliticker.
• "Lawmaker investigated for child porn" -- Ledger | Record | NJPoliticker |

Corzine & Israel: "Short trip urges long bond"
Climate Change: "Report puts expected damage to NJ in the billions"
Female Prisoners: "Court rules against state's attempt to toss rights lawsuit"
HealthNet Insurance: "Insurer commits $255M to settle underpayment lawsuits"

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


NATION / WORLD

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2008 Campaigns --

• Obama: "Obama to 200,000 in Berlin: This is our moment"
• McCain: "McCain stumbles on pocketbook issues"

Guantanamo Shocker: "U.S. inexplicably let bin Laden's top bodyguard go"


OF INTEREST

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Street Lighting: "PSE&G testing new LED streetlamps"

Balloon Fest: "More than hot air at Readington balloon festival"
Girls & Math: "Study shows no gap for girls" -- So get over it, Larry Summers.
Schools: "Rutgers conference overs view of world's school systems"
Shriners: "Report raises questions of wrongdoing" -- And coverup? Shame, another great organization.

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