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"

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• 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"

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• 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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Bernice on CFO saga.. Olddoc's fourth post on Council doings.. Adrian Mapp reminds all of today's Community BBQ.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds into dawn this AM..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Community BBQ at Mapps today"
  

Habitat:  "Plainfield Habitat volunteers help 24 Sri Lanka families become homeowners"

Bergen County:  "Sheriff calls county exec 'out of touch' for moving to block police merger"
Paralympics:  "Competing in England a homecoming of sorts for Hillsboro paralympian"
Trenton:  "Mayor, under FBI investigation, puts home up for sale"
Unemployment:  "NJ loses more jobs than any other state, rate is fourth highest in US"
Virtual Charter Schools:  "Strides in online education pave way for virtual charters in NJ"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes the CFO saga continues. Olddoc has fourth post on Council meeting up. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reminds all of tonight's Community BBQ at his home. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feed into dawn this AM.

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Bernice on questions raised by proposed dual events in September.. Olddoc covers more items from Council meeting.. Rebecca spotlights a delusional heavy metal singer.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "SID's Family Fun Night tonight"
  

Barack Obama Green HS:  "Plainfield charter school hosts Chinese delegation"
Union County College:  "UCC offering mobile marketing online class"

Bergen County:  "County exec sues to stop freeholders from merging police into sheriff's office"
Jersey City:  "Questions abound as Board of Ed fails to approve contract for new super"
Piscataway:  "UMDNJ center to start jobs training program for vets"
Rahway:  "Sheriff's sale of Riverwalk townhomes shows how fall market has fallen since high" -- From Rahway Rising.
Trenton:  "City council continues to discover expenditures it never approved" -- Plainfield writ large.

Disaster Planning:  "FEMA: Disabled must be included in disaster planning"
Employment:  "NJ job market falters; unemployment at 9.8%" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ |
Legislature:  "Report: Just over quarter of lawmakers are women"
State Revenues:  "Christie administration fell $542M short on revenue projections"

McCarthy Era:  "An old woman's scrap with the Red Scare, finally in black and white"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice on the questions raised by proposed dual events in September. Olddoc covers more items from the Council's agenda. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere checks in on delusional heavy metal singer Dave Mustaine. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Bernice on concession stand costs.. Olddoc on CFO, 9-1-1 center, more.. Rebecca gets a little hate for being a Jets lover.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Fancy footwork for Dan"

Police Blotter:  "Courier blotter, 8/16/2012" -- A number of Plainfield items are on pages 4 and 5, incorrectly headed 'North Plainfield'.
Unlicensed Movers:  "Plainfield company among 25 firms cited in unlicensed movers sting"

Highland Park:  "Honey bees transported out of harm's way"
Johnson & Johnson:  "J&J to remove harsh chemicals from products by 2013"
Municipal Elections:  "Petition to move Hoboken elections to November filed with city clerk"

Medical Marijuana:  "Doctors sign up 50 patients statewide for medical pot"
Sex Abuse:  "Senate to vote on ending statute of limitations on civil sex abuse claims"
 
RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes concession stand costs perturb Council. Olddoc on the CFO, the 9-1-1 center, 'Taj Mahal' accommodations. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere finds a little hate dished her way for being a Jets lover. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues.

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Olddoc on liquor licenses, Mayor's appointments, more.. Bernice on ShotSpotter.. Roni T calls teachers' attention to Educator Appreciation Sales.. Jackie's Big Brother live feeds continue..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "Shouldn't the City Administrator be the Chief Accountability Officer?"

Tennis:  "Plainfield prodigy looks to ace competition"
Obituary:  "Alex Burroughs, former Recreation supervisor"

Linden:  "Police chief position in dispute"
Newark:  "Pulitzer winners to participate in Dodge Poetry Festival"
North Plainfield:  "Homicide victim ID'ed, mystery deepens" -- Courier | Ledger |
Rabit Bats:  "Rabid bat invades Piscataway home"
Rahway:  "Survey under way for performing artists' housing complex" -- Courier | Ledger |
Trenton: "Scope of FBI probe extends beyond Mack's time in office"
Union County:  "County receives $217K in federal funding for police" -- Courier | Ledger |

2012 Elections --

• GOP Convention:  "Christie promises 'emphatic' GOP keynote speech" -- Courier | Ledger | PolNJ | NYTimes |
• Menendez:  "Sierra Club endorses Menendez"

Halfway Houses:  "NJ fines halfway houses over escapes"
Immigration:  "Obama program set to draw thousands of applicants across country"
State Police:  "Current applicant pool most diverse ever"

RECENT POSTS: Bernice notes ShotSpotter needs fine tuning. Olddoc covers Council on liquor licenses, Mayor's appointments, more. At Roni Taylor's Work Matters, a reminder for teachers to check out stores' Educator Apprecation Sales in August. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 live feeds continue. 

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Look for Bernice and Olddoc on Council later.. Bernice: Mosquito breeding grounds.. Olddoc on several local political questions.. Mapp reminds all to bring food donations to Saturday's BBQ.. Rebecca has sly fun with Sarah Palin.. Jackie's Big Brother blog party continues..

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PLAINFIELD TODAY:

• "ShotSpotter kinks still not worked out"
  

Ambulance Service:  "JFK launches ambulance service to supplement Plainfield Rescue Squad"
Commercial Real Estate:  "Levin Management gains five new shopping centers" -- Plainfield native Adam Levin.
Hospitals:  "62 NJ hospitals to be penalized for high readmission rates among elderly" -- With chart.

North Plainfield:  "Man accused of killing woman in his apartment" -- Courier | Ledger |
Philipsburg:  "First security cameras installed as part of surveillance system"
South Plainfield:  "Borough man in critical condition after house fire" -- Courier | Ledger |
Union County:  "Union County has higher unemployment rate than state's average"

2012 Presidential Debates:  "Gender split for debates" -- Ledger | NYTimes -- At the instigation of 3 Montclair high schoolers.
Gov. Christie:  "Sources: Christie to deliver keynote speech at GOP convention"
NJ Lottery:  "NJ looking to privatize lottery"

Obituary:  "Helen Gurley Brown, longtime Cosmo editor" -- Made famous by her 'Sex and the Single Girl'.

RECENT POSTS: Bernice spots mosquito breeding grounds at Library Park. Olddoc muses on several local political questions. Both Bernice and Olddoc were at Monday's Council meeting, expect more later. Councilor Mapp, at Mapping It Out, reminds all to bring nonperishable food items to the community BBQ he is hosting this Saturday. mmm. At Jackie's TV Blog, the Big Brother 14 blog party continues. Rebecca's People Who Need to Go Sit Down Somewhere find Sarah Palin winking, but at who?

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