Bernice and Olddoc on tonight's Council agenda.. Maria notes kds find uses for 9th Street peninsula.. Rebecca spots a (serious) fashion violation.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds resume..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor, Mapp hit different notes at Muhlenberg event"
• "Hidden Plainfield: Plainfield Arboretum IDed"
  

Warrant Charge:  "Plainfield man arrested by New Providence police on warrant charge"

Archery:  "Shooting arrows: A cool hobby gains popularity in Union County"
Foreclosures:  "Bills tackling foreclosed properties advance in Senate"
India Day Parade(s):  "Two parades set after dispute between Edison, Woodbridge groups"
Kean U.:  "Accreditation snafu leaves Kean's China campus on shaky ground"
Libraries:  "Libraries across state allowing patrons to check out a museum"
Orange Reservoir:  "Essex County plans recreation hub as Council OKs lease"
Pay-to-Play:  "MCIA vendors gave heavily to Middlesex County Dems"
Piscataway:  "Cramped senior center being revamped"
Scotch Plains:  "Officials see red over cafe owner's mural"  -- East 2nd and Willow.
Trenton:  "FBI has binder of evidence in case against Mayor Mack"
Union County --

• Jail:  "County wants answers on jail finances, management"
• Counterterrorism:  "County has nine new 'Portable Surveillance Platforms'"

Romney/Ryan Ticket:  "How Romney picked Ryan over Christie, others"
Gov. Christie:  "Romney's VP choice limits Christie's options, shapes governor's race" -- From NJSpotlight.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Edison Garcia's Latin American Independence event is on tonight's agenda; plus sugary Vanilla Cokes. Olddoc eyeballs tonight's agenda. Maria notes kids have found uses for the 9th Street peninsula. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere spots a fashion violation. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds resume.

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Bernice: PMUA nominations up again.. Olddoc glances over Council agenda.. Rebecca explores the Romney-Ryan-Rand connection.. Jackie's week in review plus a scary spider pic..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Muhlenberg Hospital Commemoration this afternoon"
  
• "Hidden Plainfield: A Plainfield Arboretum"
  

Shiloh Baptist Church:  "Shiloh hosting head of Baptist World Alliance" -- Starts at 9 AM today, followed by 'Taste of the Caribbean' reception.

Jersey Tomatoes:  "Making the trip from the vine to the shelf"
Perth Amboy:  "Schools to implement new science, math initiative"
Union County:  "Next 'Union County Means Business' event devoted to government contracts"
Union County Prosecutor:  "Romankow's term has quietly expired but he's still on the job" -- From CountyWatchers.

Romney's Ryan Pick --

• "Where does Ryan pick leave Christie?"
• "Why didn't Christie get VP?"
• "Christie's future could take several paths"
• "Booker calls Ryan pick 'a step backward'"

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• The Auditor:  "What made Menendez mad?; Lautenberg and Booker tensions; more"
• Tom Moran:  "Romney's risky romance with right leaves Christie out in cold"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes Muhlenberg rally today and PMUA nominations are on Council agenda...again. Olddoc takes a glance at Monday's Council agenda. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere explores the Romney-Ryan-Rand connection -- God, she was ugly! At Jackie's TV Blog, the week in review plus a scary spider shot.

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Romney picks Ryan.. Olddoc glances over Monday's Council agenda.. Bernice on litter.. Jackie posts Big Brother noinations bulletin.. Rebecca on a prisoner's re-entry..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Library makeover will wow users"
  

Shiloh Baptist Church:  "Shiloh hosting head of Baptist World Alliance"
Affordable Housing:  "Appeals panel blocks Christie seizure of housing funds" -- Assemblyman Green speaks out.
Needs Assessment:  "United Way updates community needs assessment"
Food Recall:  "Pre-packaged apple slices recalled in NJ" -- McDonald's, Wegmans, more.
Road Alert:  "New traffic patterns on I-78 Westbound begin"

Bergen County Police:  "Freeholders vote to dissolve county police" -- Model for a Union County solution?
EnCap Fraud:  "Former Sen. Bryant found not guilty on all charges"
Newark:  "Two red light cams deliberately shot out"
New Brunswick:  "Recession leads to scaling back of cultural venue plans"
Perth Amboy:  "Board of Ed adopts 'confidential' evaluation of super"
Scotch Plains/Fanwood:  "PSE&G transmission line project will present challenges to residents"
Union County Courthouse:  "150 court employees displaced for 3 weeks after fire, gas leak"
Woodbridge:  "Dept. of Ed investigates Woodbridge HS test scores"

[BREAKING] 2012 Presidential Race:  "Romney picks Ryan" -- Politico covers the breaking story from every angle.
Retirements:  "NJ towns borrow for retirement payouts, hurting bond interest rates"

Pet Rescue:  "Young hound mix is obedient, good with children"
Pizza Search:  "Slice of Heaven finds a winner in Flemington"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on litter. Olddoc glances over Monday's Council agenda. mmm. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 nominations bulletin is posted. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere notes a prisoner's re-entry.

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Olddoc lists local political questions needing answers.. Bernice note litter still a problem.. Rebecca looks at Romney.. Jackie's live Big Brother feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mayor Robinson-Briggs pays Dan the ultimate compliment"
  
• "Plainfield Idol 2012 Audition Call"
  

Women's Health/Wellness Fair:  "Coalition of agencies offers health fair this weekend" -- At YWCA.
Mortgage Fraud:  "Plainfield woman among 10 charged in $40M mortgage fraud scheme"

Newark:  "Three communities receive accolades from Michele Obama for preservation efforts"
Sikh Memorial Services:  "Edison, Carteret to host Sikh memorial services"
Westfield:  "Maternal Olympians inspire Westfield photographer"
West New York:  "Mayor Roque indicted in hacking opponent's website" -- Ledger | PolNJ |

2012 Elections --

• GOP:  "Speculation rises Romney may reveal keynote speaker" -- Christie?
• NJEA:  "NJEA releases list of endorsements"

Jobs Website:  "NJ launches jobs website jobs4jersey.com"
Voting:  "Three bills making voting more paperless in NJ advance"

Census:  "Census Bureau looks to give survey major racial overhaul"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes litter is still a problem. Olddoc looks beyond the Olympics to local political questions needing answers. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere has a clarifying look at Gov. Romney. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.

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Bernice looks for improved communications on city issues.. Roni Taylor notes summer is time for 'sharpening saws'.. Olddoc recalls sports at Kenyon Gardens.. Rebecca features a show-stopper T-shirt.. Jackie's live Big Brother 14 feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Clarity, accountability on ShotSpotter project crucial"

Assemblyman Jerry Green:  "Green wants to delay transfer of affordable housing funds to state" -- Ledger | NJSpotlight |
Richmond Towers:  "Overzealous tenant causes noxious fumes that set off alarms"
Queen City Academy:  "Student beauty queen makes a difference"

Bridgewater:  "All faiths gather at Sikh temple to reflect on Wisconsin shootings"
Community Access Unlimited:  "CAU's Sid Blanchard named to Council on Homelessness"
Camden:  "Mayor: County police will replace city cops, 270 may be laid off"
Carteret:  "Carteret to host day of mourning for Wisconsin Sikh community"
Fanwood-Scotch Plains:  "YMCA swim team makes a plash at national meet"
Newark:  "Local Finance Board approves utility authority application"
Perth Amboy:  "Former city judge to seek mayor's seat"
Union County Jail:  "Inmate injures five corrections officers in attack"

NJ Auditor:  "Christie rejects portions of bill giving NJ auditor new powers"
Higher Education:  "NJ voters to decide on $750M in higher ed borrowing" -- That's gonna be one helluva ballot in November.
Medical Marijuana:  "NJ residents can now register for medical pot" -- Courier | Ledger |
Assemblyman Schroeder:  "Schroeder may face federal sanctions, source says"
Student Aid:  "Court: NJ student wrongly denied aid based on mom's immigration status"

Spivey on Beer:  "You're never too old for beer pong"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice looks for improved communications about city topics now that Mercury in Retrograde is over. Olddoc notes Kenyon Gardens used to be the site of Field Hockey games. Where? At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, she reports summer is a time for 'sharpening the saw' -- getting leadership skills honed. mm At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere features a show-stopper T-shrit.

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Olddoc notes roadwork, local Dem politics.. Bernice: Unfinished city business recalls Laurel & Hardy lines.. Rebecca: Clarence Thomas' wife calls Anita Hill.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Mystery event: 49th Annual Art Festival"
  

Double Shooting:  "Plainfield police investigating double shooting" -- Courier | Ledger | -- story first reported by Plainfield Today here.
Joetta Clark Diggs:  "Diggs headlines Olympics Night at Somerset Patriots Thursday"
Local Weather:  "Your local weather now on Facebook, Twitter"

Edison:  "Judge dismisses charge against police chief, 2 officers" -- Courier | Ledger |
Farmingdale:  "All 6 on council resign"
Middlesex County Improvement Authority:  "Christie rips execs' bonuses and Dems who permit them"
Newark:  "Council grills water, sewer officials at heated budget hearing"
Perth Amboy:  "Alleged gang leader, 30 others charged under racketeering statute" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rahway:  "Baby girl makes on-time arrival at train station"
South Plainfield:  "EPA to monitor ground water at Cornell-Dubilier superfund site"

2012 GOP Veepstakes:  "Christie defers to Romney as veepstakes heats up"
2013 Governors Race:  "Elizabeth's Bollwage ready to challenge Christie if Booker doesn't"
Assemblyman Schroeder:  "Troubles mount for assemblyman accused of passing bad checks"
Microbreweries:  "Bill would allow tasting rooms, retail stores in microbreweries"
Port Authority:  "Gov. Christie hints at PA transparency reforms"
Schools:  "Christie administration looks to outside experts for school turnaround strategies"

Blackwater:  "Company formerly known as Blackwater settles arms case"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice reviews city's list of unfinished business, recalls Laural & Hardy lines. Olddoc notes road work being done, state of local Dem politics and bets on beach volleyball. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere, Clarence Thomas' wife calls Anita Hill. But why?

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Olddoc on Plainfield's 'refrigerated' theaters and 'dog days'.. Bernice: City's top legal post still unfilled.. At GSDS, Rebecca finds Steve Harvey unfunny.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Double shooting near Drake House raises questions"
  

Sex Abuse:  "Plainfield man indicted for sexually abusing teen girl"-- Ledger | Courier |

Sen. Ray Lesniak:  "GOP says Lesniak opposition to EDA appointment unfounded"
Olympics:  "Westfield native Delpopolo disqualified for failed drug test"

Pensions:  "NJ towns blame state for part-timers on pension rolls"
Pharma:  "Pfizer, J&J end development of once-promising Alzheimer's drug"
Public Art:  "DEP's plan to remove 'Green Acres' sculpture meets with pushback" -- From NJSpotlight.
Renewable Energy:  "BPU sets new rules for how owners can connect to grid, get paid for their power"
Schools:  "Should school lunch enrollment determine state aid?"
Teacher Tenure:  "Christie signs teacher tenure reform bill" -- Courier | Ledger | NJSpotlight | PolNJ |

Apple:  "Apple to tune out YouTube on iPad, iPhone"
History Detectives:  "Hillsborough man's Titanic mystery solved on PBS" -- Tonight, 8 PM.
Julia Child Centennial:  "Julia's 100th celebrated by restaurants, book releases" -- Check out the chickens video.
Norcross Profile:  "Part 1: How dark horse went to the top"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes city's top legal post remains vacant. 'Dog days' remind Olddoc of Plainfield's 'refrigerated' theaters of yore...and ponders origin of the term. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. At Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere, Steve Harvey is found to be...unfunny.

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Bernice: City's top legal spot still open.. Rebecca takes on NBC's Olympics coverage at GSDS.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.. Olddoc on summer schedule..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "National Night Out: Residents have two choices"
  
• "Hidden Plainfield: Plainfield Petit Four IDed"
  

Early day today, must be at prosthetics lab at 8 AM.

Constables:  "Prosecutors to constables: Don't call yourselves police"

Newark Liberty:  "More than 100 flights canceled after security breach"
Middlesex County:  "Applications available for new veterans housing"
Union County --

• Ledger:  "County officials project golf center will be profit center after upgrades"
• CountyWatchers:  "County loss in running golf course exceeds $4M"

Gambling:  "Betting on the future of gambling in NJ"
State Plan:  "Fine Print: NJ's strategic investment plan" -- From NJSpotlight.
Tenure Reform:  "Christie set to sign tenure reform bill today"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes city's top legal post is still vacant; observes mantids in her yard. Olddoc is on his summer schedule. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere takes aim at NBC's Olympics coverage.

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Rebecca has a 'separated at birth' duo up.. Bernice catches Mau catnapping.. Olddoc on the Olympics.. Jackie's review of the week, plus pix..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Hidden Plainfield: A Plainfield Petit Four"
  

Green Brook Flood Control Commission:  "Memorial honors victims of flooding" -- Including 1973 Plainfield fatality.
Traffic Alert:  "Overnight construction near Lincoln Tunnel to cause 'significant delays' until fall 2013"

Gay Marriage:  "Rutherford bakery selling 'Rainbow Pride' cupcake in response to Chick-fil-A" -- Ledger | HuffPost |
Trenton:  "City being sued over late payments to electronic grant managing company"
Water Summit:  "Fostering political will to improve water infrastructure" -- Ledger | Gannett |

2012 Presidential Debates:  "Pelosi says it's time for a woman to moderate a presidential debate" -- Montclair teens' petition story here.
2013 Governor's Grace:  "Dems' rising star Greenwald undecided on a race yet"
Bad Check Case:  "NJ Assemblyman defends himself on bad check charge"
DEP:  "All NJ counties meet deadline for updating sewer maps"
State Police:  "AG won't defend trooper accused of beating disabled man"


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Mortgages:  "Mortgage documents are being simplified"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice catches Mau catnapping through a hot spell. Olddoc is on his summer schedule, musing on Summer Olympics. At Jackie's TV Blog, her review of the week plus pix -- is that an ... impatiens? Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere features a bad hair day double bill -- Phil Spector and WHO?!!

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Olddoc offers Olympic thoughts while waiting for library to reopen.. Rebecca wishes President a happy birthday; finds creep making money off mass murder.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 live feeds continue.. Bernice on public benches..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Little Sir Echo goes to Levittown"
  

2010 Murder:  "Plainfield woman sentenced to 80 years" -- Courier | Ledger | -- Happened as event at BUF was breaking up.

Drivers Licenses:  "Ruling delayed on tougher ID requirements for NJ licenses"
Goethals Bridge:  "Support grows for Route 278 ramp project"
Hospitals:  "Ascension takeover bid for St. Joseph's falls apart" -- Ledger | NJBiz |
Scotch Plains:  "Officials seeks answers as ruptured main repairs completed"
South Plainfield:  "Synthetic marijuana found at convenience store"
Utilities:  "NJ allows special rate hikes that target leaky pipes"

Bad Checks:  "Assemblyman charged with passing bad checks" -- NJBiz | Ledger |
Cash Mobs:  "Cash mobbers change the rules to get more business to small businesses"
Pizza Hunt:  "The pizza should be good no matter the day or hour" -- Spivey and Cooke continue the search.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on public benches. Olddoc offers some Olympic thoughts while waiting for the Library to reopen. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, wishes President Obama a happy birthday, and at People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere discovers someone who has learned how to make money off of mass murder. Yikes!

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Bernice on public benches, invites your opinion.. Rebecca posts a James Baldwin video.. and zeroes in on Mike Kelly at GSDS.. Jackie is in overdrive with Big Brother 14, Live Eviction and the HoH Show.. Olddoc on summer schedule..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Redevelopment as Legos?"
  

Cedar Brook Park:  "Plainfield man had fully loaded 9mm handgun in backpack"
Neighborhood Health Center:  "Community Health Centers strengthen the health care safety net"

Bernards:  "Township splits administrator, CFO positions"
Bristol-Meyers Squibb:  "Executive arrest, charged with insider trading" -- Ledger | Courier |
Sen. Ray Lesniak:  "Lesniak turns down Boy Scout award over ban on gay members"
Somerset County:  "County police consolidation overwhelmingly rejected" -- Ledger | Courier | -- Why nothing ever gets done.
South Plainfield:  "Borough woman admits submitting fraudulent prescriptions"
Trenton:  "Mayor Mack's financial woes detailed"
Union County:  "Man charged with performing unlicensed asbestos abatements" -- Ledger | Courier |
Union County Alliance:  "Alliance still hiding behind closed doors" -- CountyWatchers tries to get info.

Corrections Website:  "Former inmates to be removed form NJ corrections website"
Transportation Grants:  "Bike lanes, ferry terminal among projects receiving federal grants"

Chick-fil-A:  "'Kiss In' to be held at restaurants to protest company stance"
Knight Capital:  "Jersey City firm under pressure after $440M electronic trading loss" -- Beware those algorhythms!

RECENT POSTS: Bernice surveys public benches and solicits your opinion on them. Olddoc is on summer schedule. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, continues James Baldwin week with a video and Toni Morrison's eulogy; at her People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere, she zeroes in on Pennsylvania Republican representative Mike Kelly. At Jackie's TV Blog, a busy day/night: the Big Brother 14 blog party, Live Eviction and HoH Show blog party.

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Roni Taylor's 'Work Matters' debuts.. Plainfield Sports News: Complete Gee Gee Brown Tournament coverage plus interview.. Bernice: Scouting-style badges for acquiring resident traits?.. Olddoc explains 'Libero'.. Rebecca continues James Baldwin Week, takes aim at 'birther'.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Welcome new Plainfield blog 'Work Matters'"
  

Flourescent Lamp Recycling:  "County announces recycling locations" -- Plainfield residents use transfer station, see schedule.
Arts Grants:  "Union County arts groups receive $450,000 in state grants"

Authorities --

• Middlesex County:  "Report: Authority officials took home huge secret bonuses" -- Ledger | Courier | PolNJ | NJToday |
• Newark:  "Council approves municipal utilities authority application"

Trenton:  "PSE&G turns off power at Mayor Mack's house"

2012 Elections:  "Poll: Obama, Menendez hold sizable lead in NJ"
Red Cross:  "New hurricane app brings alerts to smart phones"
Red Light Cams:  "Assemblyman tries to capture cameras red-handed"
Schools:  "Could state-run 'Achievement School District' be last resort for failing schools?" -- From NJSpotlight.
State Police:  "Trooper awarded $1.06M in whistleblower lawsuit"

Chick-fil-A:  "Long lines reported at area restaurants"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice invites all to catch up on comments on the 9th Street peninsula; wonders about scouting-style 'badges' for traits of a true resident. Olddoc explains the 'Libero' for all. At Plainfield Sports News, complete coverage of the Gee Gee Brown Tournament plus a video interview with organizer Jabar Jones. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, continues her weeklong celebration of James Baldwin and at People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere lampoons a birther fool. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, the veteran educator kicks off her school-related blog.

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Olddoc clarifies national political scene and 'libero'.. Bernice on Lammas.. Rebecca adds two posts to James Baldwin Week series and an amazing poster of Rush Limbaugh.. Jackie's Big Brother 14 blog party rolls on..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Prepay Plainfield property taxes?"
  

Bank Robberies:  "Two Plainfield women charged in bank robberies" -- FBI | Courier | Ledger |
Development:  "115-units proposed for former Dornoch site in Rahway" -- by our other old friend, Capodagli Development; small world, ain't it?
Police:  "Bergen cop-merger study may be model for Union County"
Water Main Break:  "Plainfield among towns asked to conserve water after Scotch Plains main break"

Copper Theft:  "Police investigate daring copper theft from PSE&G substation"
Englewood:  "Board of Ed outsources paraprofessionals and aides"
Illegal Guns:  "Fanwood, Roselle mayors implore colleagues to fight gun trafficking"
Hillsborough:  "School district may end random drug testing"
Hospitals --

• Greenville:  "Jersey City MC owners to reopen Greenville Hospital as outpatient center"
• Meadowlands:  "First-year audit finds fault in for-profit hospital's finances"

Mortgage Fraud:  "Piscataway man sentenced in foreclosure rescue scam"
New Brunswick:  "Man shot by police to sue city, police department"
PSE&G:  "PSE&G plans $883 million solar investment" -- NJSpotlight | NJBiz |
Shared Services:  "North Plainfield, Green Brook to share street sweeping duties"

NJ Economy:  "NJ lags in private-sector job recovery"
NJ Supremes:  "Court rules pet owners can't sue for emotional distress if pet is killed"

Obituary:  "Gore Vidal: prolific, elegant, acerbic writer"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes August 1 is Lammas, the first of three harvest festivals. Olddoc dispenses wisdom on the national political scene and Olympic volleyball's 'libero'. Rebecca, at Bathrobe Blogger, has two more posts in her James Baldwin Week series. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere features an amazing poster of Rush Limbaugh.

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