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Sunday, July 31, 2011

PSN on the Gee Gee Brown Tournament, and the NJ Wolves at Seidler Field.. Olddoc thrice challenges your knowledge.. Bernice & Maria taking a break today?.. Jackie's weekend pix..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Habitat:  "Plainfield Habitat participates in rejuvenation strategies workshop"
Plainfield Country Club:  "Tiger Wood still a question mark for the Barclay's tournament"
Jefferson Jay Cooke:  "Price of justice sometimes high, but necessary" -- Retrial ordered for two Plainfielders convicted in 2004 murder.
Historic Preservation:  "Rutgers prof to be vice chair of Obama's advisory council" -- Newark's Clement Price.

Essex County:  "Officials criticized for handling bids on new detention center" -- Gov's pals got deal.
Fanwood:  "Emmanuel Cancer Foundation welcomes new board president"
Newark:  "Hundreds of seniors rally against cuts to Medicare"
Newark Museum:  "Exhibit: Myths, Legends and Cuban Culture"
Union County:  "Faella is new Union County manager"

Gov. Christie --
Tom Moran:  "NJ Republicans in Coungress have become Tea Party foot soldiers"
Paul Mulshine:  "A swing and a miss for the Morris GOP"
Debt Impasse:  "Impasse signals shift to right for both parties in NJ"
Brownfields Remediation:  "NJ didn't track $281M fund to clean polluted properties"
Medical Marijuana:  "Q&A: What makes pot a medical flashpoint?"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
Drugs --

RECENT POSTS: Bernice is taking a break today.  Olddoc challenges your knowledge, thrice. Maria: is probably in the garden today. At Plainfield Sports News, reports on the first day of the Gee Gee Brown Tournament, and the Wolves struggle at Seidler. At Jackie's TV Blog, weekend pix include an interior shot of those newish NJT two-level cars.


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Posted by Dan at 9:42 AM

Saturday, July 30, 2011

PSN: NJ Wolves and NY Predators at Seidler Field today.. Bernice and Maria get stinging rebukes in garden.. Olddoc on 'debt circus' plus a humorous piece.. Piv introduces GOP 22nd District candidates.. Jackie: BB13 feeds and nominations..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Boys & Girls Clubs:  "Triolo named Union County 'Executive of the Year'" -- Plainfield club is one of five in Union County.
Ray, Goodman & Brown:  "Saturday night hop at Terrace Ballroom" -- Plainfield's favorite group tonight, at Newark Symphony Hall.
Union County College:  "College hosts 'Lean Tools for the Office' workshop"

Balloon Festival:  "QuikCheck Balloon Festival this weekend"
Election Fraud:  "Worker gets prison for ballot tampering in Ruiz' Assembly campaign" -- How is this different from what Roselle pol Holley did?
Gas Mileage:  "Pact on mileage aims to save fuel"

Gov. Christie:  "Christie returns to work" -- Ledger | Gannett |
Merck:  "Merck to eliminate 13,000 jobs"
State Police:  "Trooper suspended for year without pay after 3 DWIs"

Debt Ceiling Crisis --
Hacking Scandal:  "NY Post staff told to keep docs amid hacking probe" -- Wall Street Journal | Reuters |

RECENT POSTS: Bernice records a stinging rebuke in the garden.  Olddoc reflects on the 'debt circus' and a humorous piece on 'the green thing' we didn't have back then. Maria: has a stinging garden encounter. Piv introduces GOP candidates for the 22nd Legislative District, including his wife Joan Van Pelt. At Plainfield Sports News, Wolves vs. NY Predators at Seidler Field, 4 PM today. At Jackie's TV Blog, BB13 live feeds bulletin, plus nominations.


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Posted by Dan at 9:34 AM

Friday, July 29, 2011

Piv introduces GOP candidates for 22nd Legislative District.. Bernice and Maria on wasps and other critters.. Check back for Olddoc.. PSN catches up with winners Trenton Thunder, SkyBlue FC.. Jackie on BB13 Live Endurance and HoH updates..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Robbery:  "Home invaders beat Plainfield women, steal $100G"
Urban Security Management:  "South Plainfield firm expands security offering for cities" -- Hmmm.....

Essex County:  "Firm with ties to Christie only bidder on new detention center"
Hospitals:  "JC's Christ Hospital in talks to be taken over by California for-profit"
JFK Medical Center --
Pancreatic Cancer:  "Father's battle motivates teen to raise awareness of disease"
Union County:  "Parks director will get $35K raise as new County manager" -- Story was first broken on the 24th by CountyWatchers, see here, plus yesterday's post here.
Watchung:  "Homeowners on private roads ask boro to help fix them"

Christie Asthma Attack --
Charter Schools:  "State loses out on federal grants, partly because of weak oversight"
Energy:  "NJ tells Feds new capacity desperately needed" -- NJ Spotlight.

9/11 Observance:  "Port Authority outlines plans for 10th anniversary ceremonies"
Boomers:  "Boomers most worried about financial pressures of aging"
President Obama:  "Harry Belafonte says Obama lacks moral courage, vision"
Real Estate:  "Selling a home in down market takes patience, right price" -- Failure to appraise a huge obstacle.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice considers wasp/human interactions. For Olddoc , check back later. Maria: has a stinging garden encounter. Piv introduces GOP candidates for the 22nd Legislative District, including his wife Joan Van Pelt. Plainfield Sports News, catches up with winners Trenton Thunder and SkyBlue FC. At Jackie's TV Blog, BB13 Live Endurance HoH updates.


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Posted by Dan at 9:28 AM

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Bernice on Park & 9th peninsula progress.. Olddoc: Good to see Spivey in print, tho news not so good.. Maria makes a stinging garden discovery.. Jackie's BB13 through Wednesday night..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
2004 Homicide:  "2 Plainfield men to be retried murder of 17-year old"  -- Victim, on way home from work, shot riding in truck.
Obama Green Charter HS:  "Eco-friendly charter school prepares for second year"
Forensic Audit:  "Ventnor asks Christie to order forensic audit on finances" -- Hope for those who believe Plainfield needs one.

Elizabeth:  "$81M in Abbott monies against backdrop of BOE investigations" -- From NJ Spotlight.
Newark --
Winfield:  "Flash mob appears at firemen's carnival, causing fights to break out" -- Twitter, Facebook chatter involved.

Christie & Sweeney:  "Christie still waiting for Sweeney to call back"
Detention Center:  "Political links and a jail bid in North Jersey"
Insurance Fraud:  "11 chiropractors and 'runners' charged in insurance scam" -- Ledger | Courier |
Medicaid Fraud:  "NJ recovers more than $116M in improper payments"
'One New Jersey':  "Sen. Weinberg implores anti-Christie group to reveal donors"
School Improvement Grants:  "Nine NJ high schools to receive $55M in improvements grants" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Veterans:  "Two NJ groups get $1.7M to help vets find housing" -- No Union County coverage.

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
Debt Ceiling Crisis --
Festival of Ballooning:  "Meat Loaf heads lineup at weekend Balloon Festival"
Food Recall:  "Chicken nuggets distributed in NJ recalled"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds Park & 9th peninsula project moving ahead.  Olddoc glad to see stories from Spivey, not so glad about the contents. Maria: makes a stinging discovery in her garden. At Jackie's TV Blog, BB13 live feeds through Wednesday night.


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Posted by Dan at 9:17 AM

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Olddoc: His (and Plainfield's) history with golf.. Bernice: Plainfield in need of permanent leadership.. Maria thanks all for reading her lighter blog posts.. Jackie stays on BB13 into lat night Tuesday..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Plainfield Public Library:  "Library showcasing talented trio of photographers"
Shooting:  "Police investigate shooting incident at municipal pool"

East Orange:  "Mayor denies sexual harassment claims by former assistant"
Newark:  "NJ Council on Arts makes cuts to others to save Newark Museum"
New Brunswick:  "Partnership for Healthy Kids challenges childhood obesity"
Postal Closings:  "Postal service eyes closing New Jersey locations" -- Courier | Ledger |
South Plainfield:  "Schools to receive grant monies for construction"

Energy --
NJTV:  "Former NJN anchor Michael Aron joins NJTV as VP-News" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Superior Court:  "Christie blasts critics of new judge, Indian-American Muslim"
Transit-Oriented Development:  "Christie signs bill spurring TOD"
Unions:  "Retail Workers Union rallies laid-off Barnes & Noble workers for vote" -- 300 laid off for union organizing.

Debt Ceiling Crisis --
Spivey on Beer:  "Elysian The Immortal IPA, not quite an 'immortal' beer"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes permanent leaders in need for City, schools, PMUA. Olddoc on his (and Plainfield's) history with golf. Maria: thanks all for reading while she takes a break from 'serious' blogging. At Jackie's TV Blog, BB13 live feeds into late Tuesday night.


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Posted by Dan at 9:46 AM

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Bernice: Permanent leaders needed for City, schools, PMUA.. Maria on the 'little house' behind PNC.. Olddoc rearranging stuff.. PSN finds excellent basketball and soccer at Metuchen Sportsplex.. Jackie on BB13 live feeds into late Monday..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
DaVita Dialysis:  "Lawsuit says drugs wasted to buoy company profits" -- Plainfield location is on Muhlenberg campus.

Elizabeth:  "Death of man shot last week marks 10th homicide this year"
Livingston:  "Cross on resident's front yard becomes 1st Amendment flash point"
Newark:  "Community airs fears UMDNJ restructuring would close University Hospital"
Sen. Ray Lesniak:  "Lesniak to Feds: Hands off NJ internet gambling" -- NJToday | Ledger |
Sewer Fees:  "Cranford ordinance would set sewer fees by volume"

Christie/Ailes Matter:  "Christie office backtracks in request for records" -- Ledger | Gannett | PolNJ | Wall Street Journal | -- Prompted by story I linked to yesterday, see here.
Census 2010:  "Census: Wealth gap widens between whites and minorities"
Corrections Officers:  "Judge rules NJ owes thousands of correction officers back pay"
Energy --
  • Plan:  "Christie energy master plan up for public comment today" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight | -- 1 to 5 PM, NJIT Newark.
  • Solar:  "NJ hits new record for solar energy installations" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Marriage Equality:  "At rally, Lesniak reignites marriage equality debate"
Motor Vehicle Commission:  "MVC commissioner goes to agencies, talks with customers"
President Obama:  "Obama: End '3-ring circus' of debt-limit debate" -- WashPost | Gannett | PolNJ |
Retail Prospects:  "Central NJ retailers optimistic according to Levin survey" -- Adam, originally of Plainfield.
School Reform:  "Christie and national expert duel over school reform"

Politifax Truth-o-Meter: True, False, or other...? (The national factfinding service is now in the Ledger)
Gays in the Military:  "Ending dishonesty for gays in the military" -- Editorial, Courier.
NFL:  "Back to work!" -- Ledger | Gannett |
'Twilight' Convention:  "Official vampire convention in NJ this weekend"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes permanent leaders in need for City, schools, PMUA.  Olddoc is taking a day to organize stuff so its unfindable (I know that feeling!). Maria: wonders about the status of the 'little house' behind PNC that is supposed to be moved. At Plainfield Sports News, Augustine finds some excellent basketball and soccer at the Metuchen Sportsplex. At Jackie's TV Blog, BB13 live feeds into late Monday night.


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Posted by Dan at 9:58 AM

Monday, July 25, 2011

Olddoc: Lessons from Norway for us.. Bernice finds a skeleton in the garden.. Maria on weed-free lawns.. Nat: Is Facebook the 'face of 1984'?.. ke'stans makes case for an urban 'green' initiative.. PSN: Thunder struggles, Lions roar.. Jackie on BB13: Daniele screws her game up..

PLAINFIELD TODAY:
Gee Gee Brown Tournament:  "Tournament for slain basketball star reaches 15th year" -- This weekend, PHS.

Cory Booker:  "Booker weighs in on national debt on Meet The Press"
Elizabeth:  "At least $1.5M paid out secretly by Elizabeth BOE"
Fanwood:  "Chelsea centenarian congratulated by Christie, Obama"
Newark:  "Barringer High gets federal SIG grant"
Union County:  "CountyWatchers scoops county on Devanney move" | "A possible reason for D's 'retirement'"

2012 Presidential Race:   "Major GOP donors anxious, even if Christie isn't"
Gov. Christie:  "Gawker taking Christie and Fox News to court over documents"
Energy:  "NJ to hold public hearings on Christie's energy proposal" -- Ledger | USAToday |
Low-income Housing:  "Braun: Mt. Laurel low-income housing a success story"
Unemployment Tax:  "NJ businesses spared huge tax jump"

Design:  "HGTV's 'Home by Novogratz' hits Jersey"
Same-Sex Marriage --
RECENT POSTS: Bernice finds a skeleton in the garden.  Olddoc ponders lessons from Norway for US, including avoiding 'tribal islands'. Maria: ponders pesticide- and weed-free lawns. Nat, at Dumbed Down America, asks if Facebook is the 'face of 1984'. Ke'stans, at Through The Lens, makes the case for an urban 'green' initiative. At Plainfield Sports News, Thunder struggles while Lions roar. At Jackie's TV Blog, Daniele of BB13 is screwing her game up big time.


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Posted by Dan at 9:56 AM

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