Bernice on the School Super's appointment, skipping Mayor's forum.. Olddoc: GOP Convention thoughts; fact-checking Ryan.. PSN finds Tony Luis set for his American boxing debut.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue, post-competition..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor loses competition with Dirty Harry"

Obituary:  "Decorated former Plainfield police officer Bob Miller, Sr." -- Credited with saving 12 from Victoria Hotel fire.

Kean U.:  "Trustees approve report pushing to maintain accreditation"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack tightens Recreation contracting after no-bid hiring report"
Union County Freeholders:  "How much will Galloping Hill upgrades cost?" -- From CountyWatchers.
Voter ID Laws:  "Federal court rejects Texas' voter ID law"

GOP Convention --

• Complete Print Coverage:  "NYTimes" | "WashPost" | "Politico"
• Romney Speech:  "Full text" | "Video"
• Reportage:  "'Let us begin America's future tonight'" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
• Tom Moran:  "Romney needed more to close 'beer gap' with Obama"
• Clint Eastwood:  "Actor delivers rambling 'surprise' speech" -- Ledger | NYTimes | Politico | -- Bizarr-o.
• Christie:  "Christie spreads 'superstar' image across GOP convention"

Pet Rescue:  "NJ shelters take in Gulf Coast dogs ahead of Isaac"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the new schools super's appointment, and skipping the Mayor's forum. Olddoc posts more GOP convention thoughts, including fact-checking Ryan. At Plainfield Sports News, Tony Luis is set for his American boxing debut. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue, post-competition.

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Bernice ponders things GOP and Dem.. Olddoc on Condie Rice speech.. Maria puzzles over dog license numbering.. Jackie's live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor hosts second community forum tonight"

Charter Study:  "City's fate up to voters" -- Public will elect charter study commission in November.
Sex Assault:  "Plainfield police seek public's help in nabbing suspect"

Sen. Ray Lesniak:  "Lesniak recovering after minor stroke"
Pay-to-Play:  "Law firm's political contributions force municipal judge to resign"
Rahway:  "Brownstones proposed for former Wheatena site" -- Another Capodagli project.

GOP Convention --

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• Ryan Speech:  "'We'll tackle tough issues'" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
• Fact Check:  "Convention speakers stray from reality"
• Christie Speech --
• Reactions:  "Mixed reviews a day latter" | "Christie defends speech"
• Backstory:  "The Christie-Ryan implications"
• Fact-checking:  "Christie's claims on Obamacare"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice ponders things GOP and Dem, plus a pictorial outing. Olddoc on Condoleezza Rice's speech; will comment on Ryan's later. Maria ponders the mystery of dog license numbers in Plainfield. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue..

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Maria: Is District ready for new school year?.. Olddoc posts Convention thoughts.. Bernice: Accident at 7th & Park.. Rebecca: Spanish woman 'restores' art.. Jackie continues Big Brother live feeds..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "South Avenue Summer Concert tonight"

Insurance Claim:  "Plainfield man, armed robbery victim, denied appeal of insurance claim for $31K in jewelry" -- A Breitling watch? Pretty discrimination thieves.

Woodbridge:  "Investigation shows how two schools cheated on state tests"

NJ Debt:  "Report: NJ debt nation's fourth worst"

Christie Speech at GOP Convention --

• "Full text" | "Video"
• Complete Print Coverage:  "NYTimes" | "WashPost" | "Politico"
• Reportage:  "Our ideas are right for America" | "Time to take country back" | "Time for leadership"
• Tom Moran:  "Christie good, but not great in GOP speech"
• Reaction:  "NJ delegates delighted with Christie speech"
• Critics:  "NJ critics find speech out of touch with reality"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the accident at 7th & Park. Olddoc posts some Convention thoughts. Maria wonders if the District is ready for the new school year; is delighted with weekly Allan's Orchard Fresh Box. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere finds a Spanish woman with a flair for restoring religious paintings.

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Bernice on accident at 7th & Park.. Rebecca on Gov. Jan Brewer.. Olddoc's rear-emder recalls Studebaker Avanti.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Attack of the Crab People?"
  

Accident:  "Six injured, including 3 pedestrians, at 7th & Park" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Also see Bernice's Plaintalker here.
Nixon in Plainfield:  "Historic Photo: Plainfield hosts Nixon during whirlwind tour"

Dunellen:  "Dunellen gets transit village designation" -- Plainfield still hasn't made the cut.
Hudson City S&L:  "Hudson City agrees to $3.2B takeover by Buffalo-based M&T"
Port of NY & NJ:  "Possible longshoremen's strike could cripple port"
South Plainfield:  "Borough hosts annual Labor Day Parade next Monday"

Flood Insurance:  "26,000 NJ homeowners subject to flood insurance as a result of Irene"
Public Art:  "NJ officials drop plans to demolish landscape sculpture at DEP building"

GOP Convention --

• Complete Print Coverage:  "NYTimes" | "WashPost" | "Politico"
• Christie's Advice:  "Christie to Romney: Talk about what makes you uncomfortable"
• Christie Speech:  "Will speech change Garden State's perception? Poll says no"
• NJ Delegates:  "NJ businesses pampering NJ delegates"
  

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the big accident at 7th & Pakr. Olddoc rear-ender leads to thoughts of Studebaker Avanti. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes on Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer revisionist biology. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.

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Roni T profiles the Library and Drake House as teacher resources.. Olddoc's Studebaker Avanti story.. Bernice on mayor's communications.. PSN on Northeast Showcase in Newark.. Rebecca finds Romney in an Etch-a-Sketch moment.. Jackie's live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Concretely Doubled ID'ed"
  

>>> Dawn Patrol today...early appointment with prosthetist.

Plainfield Habitat:  "Potential homeowners wanted for new multi-home Habitat project"

Medical Marijuana:  "Group to open dispensary in Woodbridge warehouse"

GOP Convention --

• Complete Print Coverage:  "NYTimes" | "WashPost" | "Politico"
• Christie:  "Christie basks in NJ's new status" -- Courier | Ledger |
• Social Media:  "Through blogs, tweets, Christie's staff gives behind-the-scenes look"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the mayor and communications. Olddoc relates a story about his Sutdebaker Avanti. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, the Library and Drake House are profiled as teacher resources. At Plainfield Sports News, Jersey Express hosts a Northeast Division Showcase at Newark. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere finds Romney in an Etch-a-Sketch moment.

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Bernice: Thoughts on mayor's communications.. Olddoc: Brief summer note.. Rebecca on 'Revenge of the Lady Parts'.. Jackie sums up her week, plus butterfly pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Concretely Doubled"

Kean U.:  "Ursino: From farm to table, but hardly rustic"
Port Newark:  "$650M expansion spurs interest in Port's environs"

GOP Convention --

• Schedule:  "Storm forces GOP to scrap first day of convention"
• Christie:  "5 things to expect in Christie's keynote"
• NJ Delegation:  "Jersey delegation shows new, diverse face of GOP"
• Protests:  "Some plan to protest despite tropical storm Isaac"

NJ Infrastructure:  "Experts: Strengthen infrastructure before it's too late"

NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.

• John Farmer:  "Far-right wing has taken flight on Republican party"
• Tom Moran:  "Will Christie help steer the GOP to more centrist ground?"
• Paul Mulshine:  "There's still time to switch Christ for Mitt, guys"

Homosexuality:  "After Tyler Clementi's suicide, mother finds blame in herself and her church"
Obituary:  "Neil Armstrong, first to stand on moon"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice offers thoughts on how the Mayor communicates -- or doesn't -- Plainfield's story. Olddoc posts a short summer note. At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review, plus pix -- including a Monarch and Eastern Swallowtail. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere notes 'Revenge of the Lady Parts', complete with Congressional diagram.

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Bernice responds to a comment on PMUA.. Olddoc has Ozmania tidbits.. Councilor Williams on the mayor's withdrawal of her lawsuit, more.. Jackie's Big Brother blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Ruth Fellowship Health Fair today"
  

Stabbing:  "Plainfield woman charged with stabbing man"

Newark:  "State official pushed Newark leaders to form water authority"
Rahway:  "116-unit project could break ground next year"

2012 Presidential Race:  "WSJ poll finds no measurable support for Romney among blacks"
GOP Convention:  "Christie won't be flanked by NJ delegation when he speaks"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice responds to a commenter on the PMUA. Olddoc posts some Ozmania tidbits. Maria posts a simple question to ask Plainfield youth. Councilor Williams, at And My Point Is. on the withdrawal of the mayor's lawsuit and other matters. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog feeds continue into Saturday AM.

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Bernice notes Peach Festival and Carillon Concert Sunday.. Olddoc on Council.. Plainfield Sports News on rising boxer Tony Luis.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live blogs continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Memorial service set for Chuck Hale"

Back-to-School:  "7th Annual Cutz & Stylz event hopes to offer 500 free haircuts to students"
Crescent Avenue Presbyterian:  "'Connect With Crescent' celebration set"
Plainfield Country Club:  "Conn. pro takes MGA title at Plainfield CC"
'Near-Beer':  "Plainfield bodegas among many carrying 'illicit' near-beer" -- Bergen Record does a better job on the story, see here.
Police Blotter:  "Courier blotter, 8/23/2012" -- See page 3.

Jersey City:  "Prospective super accepts new deal with changes to contract"
Union County:  "County offers preventative measures against West Nile virus"

2012 Presidential Race:  "Tensions in NJ over drawing support to Pennsylvania for Obama contest"
2013 Governor's Race:  "Booker tells chairs he's considering run"
Gov. Christie:  "Christie says he would not accept post in Romney cabinet"
Gas Stations:  "Self-serve in NJ? No way, says Christie" -- NJ is one of only two states where customers don't pump their own gas.
Sen. Menendez:  "Menendez releases tax returns; paid $40K on $172K income"
Shared Services:  "Camden County freeholders hire former trooper to form Metro Police Division"

Lawn Nazis:  "Neighbors take homeowner to court over condition of floodplain meadow"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Peach Festival and Carillon Concert at Grace Sunday. Olddoc on Council matters. At Plainfield Sports News, news that rising Canadian welterweight Tony Luis is boxing in US Saturday. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue, new HoH, 8/24.

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Bernice on Mayor's community forum.. Olddoc holds Council can amend charter by ordinance, with state approval.. Rebecca takes aim at Missouri candidate Todd Akin.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Abdul-Haqq presses 'sore loser' complaint against Mapp"

Council President Mapp:  "Mapp resigns housing authority job, Hatch Act complaint closed"
Union County College:  "Free basic computer classes offered at Plainfield campus"
Obituary:  "Eleanor Robinson Brown" -- Mother of 'Gee Gee' Brown, for whom the annual basketball tournament is named.

Sharpe James:  "Former Newark mayor fined $30K for using campaign funds on legal defense" -- Ledger | PolNJ |
Manville:  "Police search for gunman who shot man mowing his lawn"
New Brunswick:  "Officer who shot DeLoach resigns from police" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rutgers:  "Christie signs bill merging UMDNJ into Rutgers" -- Courier | Ledger |

Gov. Christie:  "Christie will not tout 'Jersey comeback' in GOP convention speech"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reports on the Mayor's community forum Wednesday. Olddoc suggests the Council can amend the charter by ordinance with state approval. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes aim at Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.

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Olddoc on Counsel matters, Dan's flub.. Bernice relates a PMUA story, notes Carillon concert.. Rebecca may have found Fred Mertz's long-lost brother.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor sets community forum for tonight"
  
• "Mayor drops lawsuit against Council" -- With correction.
  

Mayor Robinson-Briggs:  "Plainfield mayor drops lawsuit against council, confirms run for 3rd term"
HEART Grants:  "Four Plainfield organizations get county HEART grants"

Dunkin' Donuts:  "Dunkin' Donuts accused of bias by former franchisees" -- Courier | Ledger |
Essex County College:  "College has history of sending athletes to the Games"
Halfway Houses:  "Lawsuit charges Newark contract violates state law"
Three Doctors Foundation:  "Eric LeGrand to appear at foundation gala"
Union County:  "Sheriff's Youth Academy summer class graduates"

Postal Service:  "D'oh! USPS stuck with 682 million Simpson stamps"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice relates a PMUA story, notes Carillon concert Sunday. Olddoc notes Dan's flub and comments on Counsel matters. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere wonders if she has found Fred Mertz's long-lost brother. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.

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Bernice gives rundown of Council actions.. Olddoc will post on Council later, has two interesting JAMA covers.. Rebecca finds a truly odd photo.. Jackie's live feeds of Big Brother 14 continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor drops lawsuit against Council"
  

Robbery:  "Would-be good Samaritans inadvertently allow suspect to escape"

Fanwood:  "Mahr joins national mayors coalition against illegal guns"
Six Flags:  "Six Flags announces end to Wild Safari's drive-through history"
Watchung:  "Man arrested in police standoff charged with making terroristic threats" -- Courier | Ledger |

Gov. Christie:  "Christie dismisses NJ economic numbers, opens up about convention speech"
Sex Abuse Lawsuits:  "Bill lifting statute of limitations stalls in state Senate"

Obituary:  "Phyllis Diller, comedian" -- Photo gallery here.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice gives a rundown of Council actions Monday. Olddoc will post on Council later; don't miss the JAMA covers, tho -- the Bendor Mark is noteworthy. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere features a truly odd moment. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.

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Bernice and Olddoc on tonight's Council: Liquor license renewals; questions on City Solicitor, legal assistance and more.. Roni T. provides links for educators and the Obama re-election effort.. Jackie's Big Brother blog party continues.. Rebecca sells out at Harlem Week..Hooray!..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mapp declares candidacy at BBQ"
• "Hidden Plainfield: Plainfield's answer to Levittown ID'ed"

Mayhem:  "Courier police blotter, 8/20" -- See page 4, where Plainfield is misidentified as North Plainfield.

Elizabeth:  "City receives $2.3M in federal housing grants"
Jersey City:  "Healy drops plan to merge Incinerator Authority into DPW"
Kenilworth:  "Historical Society sponsors community-wide garage sale"
Linden:  "Battle brewing over Linden's next police chief"
Newark:  "Booker's open political future stirs pot of candidates in Newark"
Watchung:  "5-hour police standoff at Johnston Drive home ends in arrest" -- Courier | Ledger |

2013 Races:  "Dems slam Ryan over Social Security privatization"
Education:  "Critics say Christie's reform bill doesn't fix biggest issues"
State Police:  "New policy cracks down on official escorts"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes 5 liquor licenses up tonight, wonders about City Solicitor's status, details Mayor's community forums, discusses Council meetings. Olddoc goes over items on tonight's Council agenda. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, links for getting involved in the Obama re-election effort. Word is Rebecca sold out her goods at Harlem Week event. Hooray. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Olddoc finds 13 legal expenses items added to Council agenda.. Bernice marks conclusion of Ramadan.. Jackie includes advice on PowerBall betting.. Rebecca is at Harlem Week celebration today..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: Plainfield's answer to Levittown"
  

Recall:  "GM, Isuzu recall 258,000 SUVs for repairs"

Geothermal Heating:  "Readington home has 21st-century heating"
Hospitals:  "Englewood Hospital to cut staff, nurses union says"
Union County Jail:  "Lawsuits over deaths from withheld medications" -- From CountyWatchers.
Wooodbridge:  "Woodbridge celebrates Indian Independence"

Competitive Cheerleading --

• "Chasing perfection: A tumble into the world of competitive cheerleading"
• "How cheerleading evolved from pompoms to powerhouses"
• "'Cheer dads' see no shame in devotion to daughters' intense schedules"

NOTE: Some Sunday news and opinion items are posted late by the Ledger to its site; these will appear in Monday's CLIPS.

• The Auditor:  "That other Christie will be a no-show at GOP convention; Rush Holt's secret weapon; more"
• Tom Moran:  "Five things the rest of America doesn't know about Chris Christie"
• Paul Mulshine:  "Ryan's right, but he's not Old Right"
• Kathleen O'Brien:  "Red light, green light, camera, ticket" -- Since when is stopping on red a personal option?

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

• "Is is true Dems want to gut Medicare to pay for 'healthcare takeover'?" -- Watch those pants burn!
  

RECENT POSTS: Bernice marks the conclusion of Ramadan. Olddoc notes 13 legal expenses items added to Monday's agenda. At Jackie's TV Blog, her weekly roundup includes good advice on PowerBall betting, plus some great pix. Rebecca is at Harlem Week celebration today. Good Luck with that!

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