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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan) Plain Talker: "Amigurumi" -- Check it out.Crescent Times: "Crescent Neighborhood Ass'n update"Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Van Wyck Brooks HD: "Christmas House Tour Update"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 26 since announced launch date and no new site.
Accident: "2 Plainfield women hurt in wreck" -- Bonnie Burn Road.
Highway Alerts:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. July 25. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring De Sol Latin Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Tomorrow. July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday. July 28. 7 - 9 PM. 'All Rise for Education' Gospel Concert. Sponsored by New Covenant Christian Association. At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. $5 at the door. Free-will offering will be taken. Info: (908) 756-3322. All are invited.
- Monday. July 30. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Wednesday. August 1. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring Mustang Sally (Country). Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. August 2. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Friday. August 3. 7 - 10 PM. Literary Weekend: Days of Encouragement and Deliverance. Authors, poets, speakers and soloists. Sponsor: Blackberry's Restaurant, 4th & Watchung. Prices vary. Info: (908) 444-8950.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Berkeley Heights: "Berkeley Heights' imminent office building boom"
'Mad Hatter' Bank Robber - SL: "Suspect: I'm no Hat Bandit"
..... - CN: "Accused 'Mad Hatter' suspected months ago"
Newark: "Workers pour the floor in Newark's Pru Center Devils Arena"
STATE
9/11 Responders: "9/11 Workers Not Getting Enough Care, Report Says" -- Jersey firefighters and cops worked in rescue and recovery efforts.
License Plates: "Assemblyman suggests dumping front license plates"
Poverty: "N.J. slips as a place where children thrive"
Princeton U.: "Federal official to head Policy Research Institute"
Schools - SL: "School chief urges some control for Jersey City, less for Newark"
..... - NYT: "Newark, Jersey City School Districts Regain Some Local Control"
State Retiree Health Plan - NYT: "$58 Billion Shortfall for New Jersey Retiree Care"
Supremes: "Top court clarifies disability benefits" Testing: "Focus on math, reading may hurt other subjects"
Turnpike: "Residents would rather lease assets than have taxes raised"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Bush Popularity - MSNBC: "Disfavor for Bush hits rare heights"
Congress & Gonzales - Slate: "Gonzales cringes some more before the Senate"
.......... - WP: "Gonzales, Senators Spar on Credibility"
OF INTEREST
The Simpsons: "Woo-hooo! 'Simpsons' movie a Homer"
Advertising: "There Are 12 Kinds of Ads in the World: Resist them all!" -- and a Slideshow with examples.
Google & Privacy: "Does Google Own Us?"
Museum Shops: "Report calls for outside vendors for Smithsonian"
NBA Rigging?: "In the NBA, a Telling Calling Card"
Obituary: "Albert Ellis, 'the Lenny Bruce of psychotherapy', broke with Freudianism" -- "Neurosis is just a high-class word for whining."
Pit Bulls: "Rescuers know there is another side to pit bulls"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan) Plain Talker: "Looking Back (on 1967)" | "Of Opinions and Action (Schools)" | "Carilloneur Visits Plainfield"Crescent Times: "Crescent Neighborhood Ass'n update" | "My personal update"Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 24 since announced launch date and no new site.
Plainfield Health Center: "Plainfield Health Center talk of the town"
..... - Related stories: "Health centers grow, gaps remain" | "Hispanics, uninsured, drive growth"
Highway Alerts:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tomorrow. July 24. 11 AM - 1 PM. Summer Wellness Fair. Eight groups plus the UCC LPN Program join forces. Plainfield Campus of Union County College. East 2nd and Church Streets. FREE.
- Wednesday. July 25. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring De Sol Latin Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday. July 28. 7 - 9 PM. 'All Rise for Education' Gospel Concert. Sponsored by New Covenant Christian Association. At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. $5 at the door. Free-will offering will be taken. Info: (908) 756-3322. All are invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin Twp. - SL: "Murder suspect gives up after talking with Soaries"
.......... - CN: "Franklin slaying suspect turns self in"
Sharpe James Case: "Lawyer: James' friend will be dressed for court" -- As if we were staring at her outfit.
'Mad Hatter' bank robber: See BREAKING item in Plainfield Today.
STATE
'Down the Shore': "Ocean City plans electronic beach badges"
NJ State Museum: "In terms of delays, Jersey museum is a real masterpiece"
Racketeering & Longshoremen: "Longshoremen talk business as racketeering case swirls"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Iraq - SL: "Military goes high-tech to spread 'good news'" -- Your tax dollars at work, beaming 'unfailingly upbeat' stories from Iraq.
OF INTEREST
Harlem Gentrification: "Harlem Mainstay Copeland's Survived Riots, but Falls to Renewal"
Immigrants - New Haven Update: "Promise of ID Cards Is Followed by Peril of Arrest"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)Plain Talker: "Planners Hear LEED Goals"Crescent Times: "Crescent Neighborhood Ass'n update" | "My personal update"Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 23 since announced launch date and no new site.
Muhlenberg: "Plainfield surgeon bringing new thoracic care to region"
'Discovery Camp' at the UCC-Congregational: "Roots of intelligence"
Howell Funeral: "Hundreds mourn city police officer"
Literary Weekend: "Literary weekend will be at restaurant"
Red Cross: "Red Cross chapter hosts clothing drive"
Courier News: "Grzella named Courier's managing editor" -- Congratulations, Paul!
Letter: Bruce Zehnle: "Plainfield's diversity makes it the best place to live"
Seen & Noted: Our own Jeff Dunn, CEO of B.O.S.S., seen on page 4 of Ledger's biz section today.
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REAL ESTATE SUNDAY
SMALL PICTURE
Closing Costs: "When Closing Costs Exceed the Estimate"
High-end Homes: "Would You Care for a House With That Wine?"
Home Inspections: "The Inspector’s Electronic Toolbox"
Mortgages: "Do You Really Want to Lock in the Rate?"
Pre-payment Penalties: "Deducting Prepayment Penalties"
Schools: "Do-It-Yourself School Ranking Kit"
BIG PICTURE
Marketing: "Podcasting Real Estate in Europe and Asia"
Mortgage Brokers: "N.J. may home in on broker rules"
Mortgages: "US Mortgage Payment Index"
TOOLS
Buy or Rent?: "Cost Comparison Tool" -- Enter your own values to calculate which is better, buying or renting. A really neat tool!
Ledger: "Home Finder", "Premier Estates" and "Real Estate" sections online.
Courier: "Real Estate" section online.
NYTimes: "This Week's Residential Sales Around the Region"
Trulia: "Your Personal Real Estate Google"
WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Today. July 22. 11:45 AM. Carillon Concert Featuring CarillonneurToru Takeo. The Pittis Carillon at Grace Episcopal Church. East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. FREE.
- Monday. July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday. July 24. 11 AM - 1 PM. Summer Wellness Fair. Eight groups plus the UCC LPN Program join forces. Plainfield Campus of Union County College. East 2nd and Church Streets. FREE.
- Wednesday. July 25. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring De Sol Latin Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday. July 28. 7 - 9 PM. 'All Rise for Education' Gospel Concert. Sponsored by New Covenant Christian Association. At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. $5 at the door. Free-will offering will be taken. Info: (908) 756-3322. All are invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Cricket: "Seeking a Grander Place to Take Their Swings"
Elizabeth: "Business gives back with health expo"
Elizabeth BOE: "Quick appointment brings objections"
Hillside: "Hillside strategizes over pool costs" -- The daily charge is $10.
Indian-American Festival: "Cultural fest reflects region's diversity"
Sharpe James: "Charges of Enjoying the High and the Low Life"
Kean U's 'Premiere Stages': "Regrets Only: After the Martinis, a Main Course of Quips"
Somerset County - CN: "Parks official under fire oversaw notable projects, years of growth"
..... - SL: "Somerset parks perks not norm around state" | "Park panel generates political storm"
STATE
The Auditor - For political junkies: "Sunday, July 22, 2007"
Corzine: "Corzine's popularity slipping"
Education: "Colleges, Legislature heading for showdown"
Chief Justice Rabner: "Perry Mason fan is even happier as chief justice"
Regena Thomas, Former McGreevey Official: "Whistle-blower alleges wide racial bias"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
2008 Elections - WP: David Broder: "Urban America's Moment"
Bush v. Congress - LAT: "Bush could face first veto override"
.......... - Editorial, SL: "Put children's health first"
Iraq - WP: "Envoy Urges Visas For Iraqis Aiding U.S."
OF INTEREST
Obituary: "Tammy Faye Messner, Former Evangelist" -- The former wife of Jim Bakker.
Barking Dogs: "Who (Doesn’t) Let the Dogs Bark"
Gasoline Prices: "Gas Prices Rise on Refineries’ Record Failures"
On Immigration - OpEd, SL: Brian Donohue: "Many immigrants were legal only because there were no rules"
Israeli & Palestinian Program - OpEd, CN: "Israelis, Palestinians help bring down walls"
A Reviewer on Reviewing: "Giving It All Away"
'Social' Investing: "Community Investment in San Jose" -- The 'double bottom line'.
The Un-empty Nest: "The Nest, Not Empty Just Yet"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan)
Plain Talker: "Blight Plan Needs Revision" | "Incoming PEA President Welcomes Carter"Crescent Times: Maria is 'recharging her batteries' and will be back later in July.Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 22 since announced launch date and no new site.
John DeMarco: "Plainfield voice a notable one"
Cathedral International: "Sidewalk Sunday School set for today"
Red Cross: "Red Cross holding clothing drive contest"
Police Officer Roger Howell's funeral is this 9 AM today, PHS, 950 Park Avenue.
Highway Alerts:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Tomorrow. July 22. 11:45 AM. Carillon Concert Featuring CarillonneurToru Takeo. The Pittis Carillon at Grace Episcopal Church. East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. FREE.
- Monday. July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday. July 24. 11 AM - 1 PM. Summer Wellness Fair. Eight groups plus the UCC LPN Program join forces. Plainfield Campus of Union County College. East 2nd and Church Streets. FREE.
- Wednesday. July 25. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring De Sol Latin Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday. July 28. 7 - 9 PM. 'All Rise for Education' Gospel Concert. Sponsored by New Covenant Christian Association. At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. $5 at the door. Free-will offering will be taken. Info: (908) 756-3322. All are invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Newark: "Newark mayor's tip helped spark feds' probe of James"
Perth Amboy: "Judge reduces jury award in cop's case"
STATE
Civil Unions - CN: "Corzine asks UPS to recognize same-sex couples"
..... - SL: "Corzine wants UPS to obey civil union law"
..... - NYT: "Corzine Enters Dispute With UPS Over Who Is a Legal Spouse"
Electronic Voting: "Study: NJ's 2008 election paper trail unreliable"
Rutgers - SL: "Rutgers tuition up 7.8 percent, won't restore most cuts"
..... - CN: "Rutgers students facing 6% tuition hike" -- Which newspaper is using the new math?
Supreme Court - SL: "Jersey top court censures Justice Rivera-Soto"
..... - NYT: "Highest Court in New Jersey Censures One of Its Justices"
Turnpike Monetization - SL: "Treasurer, via letter to towns, counters GOP on fiscal plan"
..... - CN: "Treasurer warns mayors against blocking unreleased toll road plan"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
Attorneygate: "Fight Over Documents May Favor Bush, Experts Say" -- Leaving Congress with INHERENT contempt.
Bush v. Congress: "A White House Warning on Contempt Charges"
Cheney: "For a Short While Today, It’ll Be President Cheney"
Guantánamo: "Court Tells U.S. to Reveal Data on Detainees at Guantánamo"
Iraq: "Branding the War: The Pentagon Gets a Lesson From Madison Avenue"
..... - Dan Froomkin: "Bush's Baghdad Mouthpiece"
OF INTEREST
Suburban Sounds: "That Racket? It’s the Sound of Suburbia"Hinduism: "Camp Joins Summer Fun With Teaching Hindu Faith"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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PLAINFIELD
Plainfield Today: (Click HERE to read the posts serially, otherwise take your pick below. There are more stories up than posted below, and more go up during the day. -- Dan) Plain Talker: "School District Anticipates Reforms"Crescent Times: Maria is 'recharging her batteries' and will be back later in July.Plainfield Trees: "Bradford Pear: Beautiful But Breakable"
Plainfield Website Watch: Today is Day 21 since announced launch date and no new site.
No newspaper stories, but more posts going up on Plainfield Today during the day.
Highway Alerts:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
- Friday. July 20. 9:30 PM. Movies in the Park: 'Happy Feet'. Rushmore Playground. Sponsor: Recreation Division. FREE.
- Sunday. July 22. 11:45 AM. Carillon Concert Featuring CarillonneurToru Takeo. The Pittis Carillon at Grace Episcopal Church. East 7th Street and Cleveland Avenue. Bring lawn chairs. FREE.
- Monday. July 23. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Tuesday. July 24. 11 AM - 1 PM. Summer Wellness Fair. Eight groups plus the UCC LPN Program join forces. Plainfield Campus of Union County College. East 2nd and Church Streets. FREE.
- Wednesday. July 25. 7:30PM. Union County Summer Arts Concerts. Featuring De Sol Latin Band. Blankets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets welcome. Food vendors available. In case of rain, concerts will be in Cranford HS Auditorium. Info: (908) 352-8410 or www.ucnj.org/. FREE.
- Thursday. July 26. 9 AM - 3ish PM. Farmer's Market: Stillman Farms of Robbinsville. Fresh fruits and veggies. Vacant lot between City Hall and Salvation Army, Watchung Avenue.
- Saturday. July 28. 7 - 9 PM. 'All Rise for Education' Gospel Concert. Sponsored by New Covenant Christian Association. At First-Park Baptist Church, West 7th Street and Central Avenue. $5 at the door. Free-will offering will be taken. Info: (908) 756-3322. All are invited.
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CENTRAL JERSEY
Franklin Twp.: "As recall election looms, Franklin committees ready candidates"
Newark: Joan Whitlow: "Answers on questionable dealings"
North Plainfield: "62 years later, North Plainfield native honored for WWII service"
Somerset County Parks - CN: "Parks Commission OKs oversight guidelines"
..... - SL: "Somerset park officials vow cooperation with county"
STATE
Double-Dipping - CN: "Report: Multiple positions creates conflicts"
..... - NYT: "Dual-Job Ban Is Not Enough, Report Says"
Gypsy Moths: "Gypsy Moth Infestation May Kill 17,000 Acres of Trees in New Jersey"
Sen. Bernard Kenny: "Police: Car may have hit Sen. Kenny"
State Pension Fund: "State adds $9.1B - a hefty gain - but still falls short"
Supremes - SL: "High court: Bans apply to entire law firm"
..... - BR: "Justices restrict activity of state lawyers who take private jobs"
UMDNJ: "New chief is upbeat at UMDNJ"
Sheneman's Cartoon is here.
Margulies' Cartoon is here.
NATION / WORLD
al Qaeda - OpEd, SL: John Farmer: "Far more to fear from Pakistan than Iraq"
Bush v. Congress - WP: "White House Says Hill Can't Pursue Contempt Cases"
Bush v. Kids' Health - OpEd, SL: Tom Moran: "Who could veto care for kids? One guess"
CIA - Reuters: "CIA Dissenters Aided Secret Prisons Report"
FEMA - WP: "FEMA Knew Of Toxic Gas In Trailers" -- And suppressed the info.
Gonzales - AP: "Leahy Asks Gonzales to Clarify Testimony"
Iraq - NYT: "Generals Rebuked Over Requested Delay in Judging Iraq"
Telegraph/UK: "GOP Sen. Voinovich to Bush: You f***ed up war"
Plame Lawsuit: "Plame Suit Dismissed by Controversial GOP Loyalist"
Voting Systems - NYT: "Overhaul Plan for Vote System Will Be Delayed"
OF INTEREST
Harry Potter: "Spilling the beans: For spoilsports, it's a power trip, say the experts"
'Marriage Gap': "Rutgers study: Income, education fuel 'marriage gap' between poor couples, ones marrying older"
Miss Manners: Check out the nation's doyenne of conduct here in the Washington Post.
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