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ClearysNoteBook: Consumer Alert: FDA, CDC, and States Investigating Norovirus Illnesses Linked to Oysters

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:43:00 -0500

Consumers advised to avoid oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to avoid eating oysters harvested from the San Antonio Bay on or after Nov. 16 due... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: A Message to Spineless Santa's

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:39:00 -0500

A FREE postcard for our Soldiers: Xerox is doing it again this year. Good for them! or Do you spineless Santa's REALLY want to show our troops how much you care? BULLSHIT! If I was... [...]

Blue Jersey: Sen. Loretta Weinberg's Opening Statement

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:43:06 -0500

There were many dastardly, cowardly, and incomprehensible things said tonight by New Jersey's senators. We'll get to that. Frankly, it didn't go down easy and it takes some serious digesting. And we're all tired. Especially Scott, who single-handedly delivered more than 7 hours of live-blogging the Senate Judiciary today [...]

The Rix Mix: Studying portable Mp3 players, a gadget I've ...

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:22:00 -0500

Studying portable Mp3 players, a gadget I've never had & so never had to learn. A lot of the functions people value so highly aren't important to me. I had to do research into audio book formats & availability.Do I need a little Mp3 player? Or do I just want [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: “Gay Marriage” Passes Judiciary Committee

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:04:38 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Tonight, the Senate Judiciary Committee took another step toward turning centuries of tradition on its head. Final vote: 7 FOR, 6 AGAINST, with Bill “The Phony” Baroni (RINO) supplying the deciding vote.

Yes:

Sen. Bill Baroni (R-Mercer)
Sen. Nia H. Gill (D-Essex)
Sen. Raymond J. Lesniak (D-Union)
[...]

Hoboken Now: Cake Boss Postview: Colorful Characters & Christmas Costumes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:03:32 -0500

How can a "holiday" episode of reality TV be filmed in September? [...]

Blue Jersey: Reaction to Marriage Equality passing the Judiciary Committee

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:39:09 -0500

Blue Jersey was all over the Judiciary Committee hearing today live blogging all 8 + hours and now that the bill has passed, here is some reaction. First from the Governor:"I commend the Senate Judiciary Committee for allowing a thorough, open discussion on the proposed marriage equality law" [...]

Blue Jersey: Just Sayin' (Jeff Gardner 2011)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:33:27 -0500

To your question, JRB ... I am - - promoted from the diaries by Rosi

I pledge $100 and 25 volunteer hours to Jeff Gardner in 2011 if he chooses to challenge state Senator John Girgenti (D) and bring a more inclusive, progressive voice to Trenton.

Just sayin'. I got your back,' [...]

CHANNEL SURFING: Marriage equality clears the first hurdle

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:18:00 -0500

The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to release the marriage equality bill to the full Senate by a 7-6 vote. Sen. Bill Baroni, a Republican who represents Middlesex and Mercer counties, stayed true to his word and voted to support the bill, which would grant same-sex couples the right [...]

Politicker NJ: Marriage equality legislation clears Senate Judiciary committee

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:13:00 -0500

TRENTON -- Advocates of marriage equality savored a victory tonight after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to pass same sex marriage legislation on to the full senate. The vote was seven in favor and six opposed. The bill's ultimate passage, however, is far from certain. The Senate will [...]

Dan Cirucci: More Tiger Woods Jokes!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:41:00 -0500

Because you asked for them, here are more Tiger Woods, jokes courtesy of Daily Comedy:

When asked how the recent car accident/beat down had affected his playing ability, Tiger said, "Well, my long game is still pretty good. i just need to focus on getting my putz down."
[...]

Baristanet: Rand Will Go to Washington, Renaissance to Rand

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:38:28 -0500

The Montclair Board of Education has voted 6 to 1 to go with the school district's original plan to move Rand Elementary School into the new Washington Street School and to move Renaissance into Rand. That decision apparently scuttles a controversial recommendation of a 26-member district task force, which [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: NPR To Mara Liasson: Stay Off Fox!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:21:19 -0500

This just strikes me as bizarre.

Executives at National Public Radio recently asked the network’s top political correspondent, Mara Liasson, to reconsider her regular appearances on Fox News because of what they perceived as the network’s political bias, two sources familiar with the effort [...]

In The Lobby: LIVE STREAMING OF GAY MARRIAGE DEBATE

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:19:50 -0500

Dec. 7, 2009

Interested in the gay marriage debate, but can't make it to Trenton?

You can listen here to live streaming of the Senate Judiciary Panel debate, courtesy of the Office of Legislative Services.

If that link doesn't work, click here, and then activate [...]

Politicker NJ: In Trenton, Palmer says it's his time to go

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:01:00 -0500

Even though it was out there in the political beehive that Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer wouldn't pursue a sixth term next year, until he actually made a formal announcment today saying he's done, a lot of insiders pictured him not being able to say goodbye. Surely at the last moment, he would [...]

Capitol Quickies: Bill prevents any U.S. Senate appointments

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:52:49 -0500

Number of comments: 1

The incoming Assembly majority leader, Assemblyman Joseph Cryan, D-Union, has proposed a bill (A4339) that would require vacancies in the U.S. Senate be filled only by special election.

Currently, a governor can appoint a temporary replacement senator. A proposed bill from Assemblyman John McKeon, D-Essex, that would require that replacement to [...]

Politicker NJ: A tense moment at the marriage equality hearing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:44:00 -0500

TRENTON – State Sen. Gerald Cardinale (R-Demarest) just had words with Sen. Nia Gill (D-Montclair) over his questioning of a witness. After attorney Thomas Hoff Prol, an associate with the influential law firm Scarinci Hollenbeck an advocate of marriage equality, referenced the state’s Civil Union Review Commission’s findings in support [...]

Sid in the City: Tiger Woods - Fore!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:41:00 -0500

And five, and six, and seven...

The list keeps growing of the number of women
Tiger Woods has allegedly had an affair with.

Rumors are now popping of at least three more,
which would make ten.

Any bets on an even dozen?

[...]

The Save Jersey Blog: Listen LIVE to the Judiciary Committee Gay Marriage Hearing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:41:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | December 7, 2009

Did I really hear Nia Gill argue FOR the Constitution tonight, Save Jerseyans? Sigh....
A full Senate vote is expected this Thursday...
Click here to listen to a recording of today's historic hearing.

*** Roll Call Vote ***
6 NO (4 GOP, 2 Dem)' [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Philadelphia: Firstrust Bank Robbed Today

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:22:36 -0500

Number of comments: 0
December 7, 2009 The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the Firstrust Bank branch located at 1901 Walnut Street... [...]

Politicker NJ: The Mahatma and Ms. Poritz

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:16:00 -0500

Mahatma Gandhi said, “In matters of conscience, the law of majority has no place.” And Marriage Equality is a matter of conscience. It is a fundamental right that should be the law of the land. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: FOXNews.com - Reid Compares Opponents of Health Care Reform to Supporters of Slavery

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:08:37 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Image via Wikipedia Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid took his GOP-blasting rhetoric to a new level Monday, comparing Republicans who oppose health care reform to lawmakers who clung to the institution of slavery more than... [...]

moremonmouthmusings: Affilated Holiday Party

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:33:00 -0500

With such a wonderful victory for Monmouth Republicans
we should get together for some Holiday Cheer!

Complimentary Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 9
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Park East Bistro
Upstairs Private Dining Room
Formally the Shore Point Inn
Highway 35 and Holmdel Road
Hazlet

Plenty of great food, wonderful music, fun [...]

ClearysNoteBook: College Sports Monday PM Report

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:08:28 -0500

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Barrett, Huge Second Half Propel Women’s Basketball Over RIT, 76-64 ROCHESTER, N.Y. (December 5, 2009) – Sophomore forward Jillian Barrett (Philadelphia, Pa.) scored a career-high 25 points and pulled down 16 rebounds, and the Stevens... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Gloucester City News Headlines for Dec. 10th issue

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:48:30 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Staff Sergeant Allan Huhn Of Westville In Iraq A Third Time Class II Special Officer Joins Mount Ephraim Police Force Children – Keep Writing Your Letters To Santa Wii Write At Gloucester City Library Thursday... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: TD BANK IN GLOUCESTER CITY ROBBED

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:25:25 -0500

Number of comments: 1
December 7, 2009 GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-The TD Bank, Broadway and Cumberland Street, was robbed today. According to Police Chief George Berglund, at approximately 1:15pm, a white male walked up to the teller with a note... [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: An Educational Video on Global Warming for THE GREAT OBAMA

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:09:04 -0500

To help THE GREAT OBAMA get ready for his upcoming trip to Gropenhagen and the Global Climate Warming Conference, here is a quick video to bring him up to date on the latest developments concerning the science of global warming.

[www.youtube.com]

It really is sad that we have not heard anything about “Climategate” from the [...]

Hoboken Now: Cake Boss Preview: Colorful Characters & Christmas Costumes

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:02:53 -0500

Can't wait to watch tonight's episode of "Cake Boss," featuring Hoboken's very own Buddy Valastro, aka the "Cake Boss" of Carlo's Bakery? Well here's a preview of tonight's episode. ' [...]

Blue Jersey: Liveblog II: Senate Judiciary Committee Marriage Equality Hearing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:59:44 -0500

UPDATE: The New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee approved the marriage equality bill by a vote of 7-6, with amendments. Two Democrats voted no, while one Republican, Bill Baroni, voted yes. A vote on final passage in the full Senate is expected to be held on Thursday.

LISTEN LIVE

The Senate [...]

Politicker NJ: Georgia Rep. John Lewis weighs in on NJ gay marriage

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:56:00 -0500

U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) issued a five paragraph statement today in support of New Jersey’s marriage equality legislation. “I have fought too long and too hard against discrimination based on race and color not to stand up and fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation,” said Lewis, an integral [...]

The Rix Mix: Pearl Harbor Day

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:40:00 -0500

Three enduring mysteriesWhy didn't the US see Japanese planes coming on radar?Why did the US Navy ignore the sinking of a Japanese submarine prior to the attack?How did the Japanese fleet get so close to Hawaii without being spotted?' [...]

Politicker NJ: Arrested in Union City, Stack adversary doesn't rule out running against mayor

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:38:00 -0500

UNION CITY - Union City Police today confirmed that they arrested Frank R. Scarafile, a political opponent of Mayor Brian Stack and five of his allies on Friday night and charged them with forgery, falsifying records, harassment, and violation of the city's ordinance against distributing flyers. Scarafile is the Little [...]

Hoboken411: Hobokenpix: Hufnagel Landscaping

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:03 -0500

Number of comments: 6
12/7/2009: [Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 "Photo of the Day" series...] Hoboken Photo of the Day - 12/7/2009 City contract holder Hufnagel Landcaping has been the subject of much criticism as of late - from what some people believe are...

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MiddletownMike: NJPP Monday Minute: 12/7/09 Accountability woes plague local governments

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:49:00 -0500

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The state and local governments in New Jersey raised nearly $56 billion in tax revenue in 2008. Local property taxes contributed just over 40 percent to that; the other 60 percent came from the state--mainly from income, sales and corporate business tax [...]

Baristanet: Korotkin Becomes Gadfly, Officially

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:48:16 -0500

Arnie Korotkin, a former 23-year resident of Montclair who has lived in Little Falls for the past three years, was recently given his own blog called the Gadfly on northjersey.com. Korotkin, who is also Barista's own cybrarian, was contacted a couple of months ago by [...]

Hoboken Now: Hoboken Police Blotter: Man arrested after refusing to pay $45 taxi fare

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:34:12 -0500

Amy Sara Clark / Hoboken NowHoboken Police Headquarters. A Hoboken man was arrested after he refused to pay a $45 taxi fare, according to a police report.Anthony Burrows, 30, took the cab from 10th Avenue and 39th St. in Manhattan... [...]

In The Lobby: LIVE STRAMING OF GAY MARRIAGE DEBATE

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:23:24 -0500

In The Lobby: PRIORITIES

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:23:24 -0500

Dec. 7, 2009

So let’s see. The state is facing an $8 billion deficit, and counting.
The state is nearly $34 billion in debt.

The State Commission of Investigation found lavish perks and questionable payout practices by municipalities across the state – and gave specific recommendations [...]

ClearysNoteBook: amednews: Senate debates health reform bill with 1-year Medicare pay patch

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:17:03 -0500

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Foremost was apprehension about the bill's lack of a permanent Medicare pay solution. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act would increase physician Medicare pay by 0.5% in 2010 but allow a projected 23% cut... [...]

moremonmouthmusings: DOHERTY STUNNED THAT SENATE LABOR PANEL ADVANCES JOB KILLING LEGISLATION

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:13:00 -0500

Bills Will Make New Jersey Less Affordable for All

Senator Michael Doherty, a member of the Senate Labor Committee, said he was stunned that the committee chose to release six pieces of legislation guaranteed to create more unemployment in New Jersey during the worst economic downturn since the Great [...]

Politicker NJ: Sarlo: prepare for a long night

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:08:00 -0500

TRENTON -- Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are preparing for a late night. Shortly before the committee took up debate on marriage equality, its chairman state Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Wood-ridge), said that he expects testimony to last as much as eight hours. “Many people have waited a long time [...]

ClearysNoteBook: DRPA Presents Public with Proposed 2010 Budget

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:04:18 -0500

Number of comments: 0
December 7, 2009 CAMDEN, NJ – The Delaware River Port Authority today proposed an austere operating budget, which limits spending, holds the line on salary increases and minimizes debt service costs. The 2010 DRPA/PATCO overall... [...]

Hoboken Now: VIDEO: More music from the Holiday Artists Studio Tour in Hoboken

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0500

A musical performance Sunday afternoon in Hoboken. [...]

Politicker NJ: Judiciary Committee turns to marriage

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:34:00 -0500

TRENTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee has taken up the marriage equality legislation in what is likely to be a very long session. State Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck) – one of the bill’s prime sponsors – appealed to the senators by recounting her own 39 year marriage to her [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: PHOTOS: Horse-and-buggy rides, Santa in Bayonne

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:22:33 -0500

Richard J. McCormack/For The Jersey JournalBayonne stepped back in time on Saturday for horse-and-buggy rides sponsored by the Bayonne Town Center.It was a step back in time for Bayonne on Saturday afternoon when the Bayonne Town Center merchants group sponsored... [...]

Baristanet: Mental Illness Documentary To be Filmed at MSU

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:45 -0500

This January, a documentary team will descend on Montclair State University to begin making a film on the realities and myths about mental illness. "How to Touch a Hot Stove," a documentary film by Dr. Lois Oppenheim, a professor at MSU and the creative team of Sheryll Franko and [...]

Hoboken411: Readerpix: City Hall Monkey Business

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:00:23 -0500

Number of comments: 10
12/7/2009: Just like all publicly elected officials are subject to any and all scrutiny (and very well should be) - they’re also perfectly legitimate targets for parody and humor, too. Today, Hoboken411 reader “Murph” notices some...

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Politicker NJ: Segura to formally launch Trenton mayoral bid on Sunday

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:51:00 -0500

Trenton Councilman Manny Segura today said he would formally enter the race for mayor of Trenton at 1 p.m. this coming Sunday, Dec. 13, at Roman Hall. "We need new leadership in the mayor's office," said Segura, a two-term councilman who spoke to PolitickerNJ.com shortly after Mayor Doug Palmer, who has [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: EPA Declares CO2 Hazardous & Democracy An Endangered Concept

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:40:37 -0500

Today the Obama Administration makes it official. Our democracy is an endangered form of governance. Today the Environmental Protection Agency officially declares greenhouse gas emissions to be hazardous to our health. The announcement is not exactly a disputed revelation. What is disputed is the degree to which greenhouse gasses may [...]

Baristanet: Life Lessons While Bowling

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:00:18 -0500

A birthday party at a bowling alley, and 25 cents promised for losing gracefully, lead to a vending machine and a love affair between a 7 year old and a tiny koala bear. Read about it on Barista Kids. [...]

Hoboken411: Retro Videos & Commercials Week!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:58:58 -0500

Number of comments: 6
12/7/2009: Introducing a fun new daily feature special this week: Retro Videos & Commercials! Take a trip through the time machine… Many Hoboken residents grew up in or near the Tri-State NYC area - and may be old enough to remember some...

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The Save Jersey Blog: Lesniak's "Heart" Overwhelms His Head

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:58:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | December 7, 2009

"We're going to appeal to the senators' compassion, to their sense of decency, their hearts and their souls..."

- Ray Lesniak, campaigning for gay marriage's passage.

And what about their heads, Senator?
Senator Lesniak is a textbook liberal whose emotions regularly overwhelm his logic center (to the extent [...]

Politicker NJ: Holtaway nomination approved

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:54:00 -0500

TRENTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee just approved Bedminster Mayor Robert Holtaway to the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council. Holtaway’s nomination was meant to be heard two weeks ago, but was withdrawn by Gov. Jon Corzine. That incensed some of the Republicans on the committee – especially state [...]

Capitol Quickies: Listen to gay marriage debate here

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:45:30 -0500

The Senate Judiciary Committee's consideration of a bill that would allow gay couples to marry in New Jersey is underway (live stream here).

The committee started a bit late, then quickly advanced seven nominations while holding off action for a second time on the reappointment of Nicholas Fargo, who has [...]

Alice's Restaurant: My open letter on same-sex ‘marriage’

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:41:54 -0500

I am against the redefining of “marriage”. Passing such a bill (S1967) during the lame duck session will only result in more divisive conflict in New Jersey.

Marriage, as an institution, provides a ‘nest’ for the birth and nurturing of children. A place where the children generally receive greater emotional [...]

Politicker NJ: All eyes on Trenton as Judicary panel considers same sex marriage bill

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:34:00 -0500

TRENTON -- Supporters of marriage quality packed the Statehouse complex today, forming a long line to the committee room where the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote to move the legislation on to the full senate. Garden State Equality Chairman Steven Goldstein said his group turned out 1,100 supporters [...]

Hoboken Now: Hoboken Police Blotter: Charged with hitting man's head with pipe in bar fight

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:28:40 -0500

Amy Sara Clark / Hoboken NowHoboken Police Headquarters.Hoboken police have charged a 31-year-old man with smashing a pipe into another man's head during a fight outside Hobson's Choice early Sunday, police said.Mir Shafi, of Sunnyside, N.Y., got into an argument... [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: Bill Baroni Betrays the NJ GOP

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:24:35 -0500

Number of comments: 10

… again. Can someone please remind me why the senator even bothers to put an “R” after his name?

Bill Baroni, ever the Republican defector, is now expected to vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee today to bring the gay marriage to a full vote in the [...]

Politicker NJ: Roque submits what he says are enough sigs to force recall election of Vega in WNY

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:22:00 -0500

WEST NEW YORK - Seeking a special recall election of Mayor Silverio "Sal" Vega, Dr. Felix Roque today led a march of his supporters up 60th Street and submitted to the town clerk what he says are 6,000 legitimate signatures. "Our town is decaying," Roque railed on the sidewalk outside [...]

ClearysNoteBook: 125lb MUSTANGS Fall in Final Minutes of Game, Score 19-12

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:15:23 -0500

Number of comments: 0
December 6, 2009 CHERRY HILL NJ-The Gloucester City Mustangs 125’s came up about 6 yards short of punching in a go ahead Touchdown with 2 minutes left in Sunday’s Championship Game vs. Willingboro. With the... [...]

Hoboken Now: Fill your flower needs at the Monroe Center in Hoboken

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:15:00 -0500

The Holiday Artists Tour featured ceramic artist Scott Zimmer (no relation to the Mayor). [...]

Blue Jersey: Liveblog: Senate Judiciary Committe Marriage Equality Hearing

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:10:39 -0500

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony and vote today on the marriage equality bill. Six votes on nominations are also expected to take place. I'd like to offer a special welcome to our out-of-state readers today.

On the New Jersey State Senate Judiciary Committee sit eight Democrats and five Republicans.' [...]

Baristanet: Mess on Helix

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:01:27 -0500

Fox NY is reporting that Lincoln Tunnel is closed outbound following a tractor-trailer overturned on the helix earlier today. The vehicle reportedly is now on its side and resting against the right guardrail. Some amazing pictures over on MyFoxNY. [...]

Politicker NJ: Connors plans to make formal decision on congressional run soon

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:57:00 -0500

TRETON -- State Sen. Christopher Connors (R-Lacey) says he remains unlikely to run for Congress, and will likely make his decision formal by the end of the week. “It was never my ambition to run for Congress. I’ve gotten a lot of calls from constituents. I’ve gotten a lot of [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: 70-year-old must have provoked pit bull attack, dogs' co-owner tells shelter official

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:55:55 -0500

One of the owners of the two pit bulls shockingly is blaming the 70-year-old victim for the vicious attack she suffered Friday on a Bayonne street, a brutal assault that sent her to a hospital with critical injuries, says... [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Shaq's Text Messages to Mistress Latosha Released on the Internet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:40:00 -0500

It seems that NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, like many other athletes, has a personal life that no one knows about. The YBF.com has released exclusive text messages between Shaquille and his mistress, Latosha Lee. I am noticing a trend here: People are starting to find out' [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Tiger Woods: 10 things you need to know about Mindy Lawton

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:27:00 -0500

Tiger Woods is alleged to have had a one-year affair with Orlando waitress Mindy Lawton.

Here we list the top 10 things you need to know about her:

1. Mindy Lawton, 34, is a $5-an-hour waitress.

2. She claims to have [...]

Hoboken Now: On Tap Tonight: Monday, Dec. 7

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:25:59 -0500

Maxwell's has Open Mic and swingadelic, it's Blues Jam/Industry Night at The Dubliner, there's Old School Funk and Soul at Gaslight, trivia at McMahon's -- plus there are drink and burger specials all over Hoboken tonight. [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Fresh violence erupts in Athens

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:23:00 -0500

15 year-old Andreas Grigoropoulos was killed in December 2008 by Greek police in Exarhia [EPA]

Clashes between police and several hundred youths have taken place in Athens, the Greek capital, as demonstrators staged a second day of protests to mark a teenager's fatal shooting by police [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Iranian Students Stage Protests on 'Student Day'

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:21:00 -0500

Witnesses say hundreds of police used batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered in the streets of central Tehran.

Thousands of Iranian students have turned out for protests against the government. Iranian security forces tried to block access to the rallies, but [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Iverson will start for the 76ers against the Nuggets

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:19:00 -0500

At least that’s what the Sixers coach claims.

After all the whining about not starting this 2009 NBA basketball season, it looks like Allen Iverson may finally get his wish because after he returned to the Philadelphia 76ers a few days ago, current 76ers head coach Eddie Jordan has [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Can Ravens beat the Packers on Monday Night Football?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:15:00 -0500

Why are we asking? Because the last few trips the Ravens made to the NFC North, they haven’t been good ones.

The Baltimore Ravens have struggled when facing teams from the NFC North, especially playing against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. And since that’s where these Ravens [...]

Hoboken Now: Woman speeds off in unmarked Hoboken police vehicle

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:15:00 -0500

A police car was stolen and left abandoned minutes later, early morning Saturday. [...]

Politicker NJ: Judge rules Lopez is a New Jerseyan

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:14:00 -0500

A Superior Court Judge ruled today that Nidia Lopez is a legal resident of Jersey City and can keep her City Council seat, the Jersey Journal is reporting. Two of Lopez's opponents in the May municipal race had alleged that she was ineligible because she had taken tax deductions available [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: Obamacare’s Broken Promises

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:12:08 -0500

With the Democrat’s health care destruction bill now in the Senate, GOP Senators have embarked on a strategy of using every parliamentary trick at their disposal to stop it. This includes proposing amendment after amendment. Last week, Republican Senators successfully proposed amendments that put Democrats on record in [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Report: Andy Pettitte Rejects One-Year, $10 Million Offer From Yankees

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:11:00 -0500

Andy Pettitte has turned down a one-year deal in the range of $10 million, the New York Post reports.

Though the deal was rejected, the Yankees are still reportedly comfortable with Pettitte's chances of returning to the Bronx. That could help explain the report [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Freedom of Information: Open, closed

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:07:00 -0500

by Mark Silva

The Obama administration is holding a workshop today on open goverment.

It's closed to the public and press.

The workshop is being held by the Justice Department's Office of Information Policy for the public liasons at federal agencies who field requests for records filed [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Vote Burns

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:05:00 -0500

CNN.com’s Political Ticker reports that the number-one write-in candidate in last month’s New York City mayoral election was none other than Charles Montgomery Burns, vindictive billionaire owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant on TV’s “The Simpsons”:

According to records released by the New York [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Michael Crawshaw, 32, Penn Hills, Pa., Latest Police Officer Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty, Suspect Still At Large

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:01:00 -0500

Penn Hills Police Officer Michael Crawshaw shot and killed in the line of duty.

Officer Michael Crawshaw shot in line of duty

Another police officer has been shot and killed in the line of duty. KDKA-TV has identified the fallen officer as Michael [...]

Hoboken411: 2009 City Hall Crafts Fair

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:24 -0500

12/7/2009: Starting this weekend, December 12th & 13th and concluding next weekend, December 19th & 20th - is the Annual Hoboken City Hall Crafts Fair. Each Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 5pm, you can shop many different craft vendors...

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Baristanet: Will NJ Legalize Gay Marriage?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:16 -0500

Emotions are running high in Trenton today (Dec. 7) as NJ state senators debate a proposed bill to legalize same-sex marriages. The clock is ticking. If the law is not passed and signed by the time Chris Christie becomes governor in January, it will be at least four years before NJ [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Japan bombs Pearl Harbor, USA, precipitating declarations of war by US and Allies

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

On December 7, 1941, Imperial Japan attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Canada responded later that day be declaring war on Japan. The following day on December 8, the United States and United Kingdom also declared war on Japan. In response on December 11, Japan's ally, [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: Public Employees Unions Complaining About Tax Hikes?

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:59:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | December 7, 2009

Welcome to the Bizarro World, Save Jerseyans!
The NJEA is joining other unions in opposition to the excise tax embedded in Harry Reid's version of the ObamaCare legislation. Here's their complete press release for your review.
And what's their beef with Reid's bill?

"The excise tax would be" [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: The carbon dioxide producing Climate Summit

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:46:00 -0500

The UK Telegraph figures the much discussed climate summit beginning today in Copenhagen will produce as much carbon dioxide as a town the size of Middlesbrough.

I have no idea what size town Middlesbrough is, but here are some numbers attached to the Climate Summit.

1200 and rising-number [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Condition of woman attacked by 2 pit bulls improves; dogs still held in Newark

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:44:00 -0500

The Jersey City woman who was attacked by two pit bulls in Bayonne Friday morning is doing much better, coworkers at the flower shop where she works said this morning.Maria Zaldana, 70, is being treated at University Hospital in Newark.... [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Poll: Tea Party beats the GOP

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:44:00 -0500

According to Rasmussen, if the Tea Party were its own political party it would be more popular than the GOP. Highlights:

•In a three way generic ballot, Democrats would attract 36% of the vote, Tea Party 23% of the vote, and the GOP 18% of the vote.

•Among [...]

Blue Jersey: Senate Judiciary undercard features fight over patronage and pension padding

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:42:59 -0500

While most of today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will focus on the marriage equality bill, the most rancorous debate of the day may be over the renomination of Nicholas Fargo to the Hudson County Board of Taxation. Today, the committee is expected to vote on Fargo for the second [...]

New York's Sixth: Monaco Towers

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:21:00 -0500

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Capitol Quickies: Transition: Transition Counsel

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:04:47 -0500

Gov.-elect Chris Christie's transition office is being assisted by a number of volunteers who have agreed to study the state government's various departments and recommend what Christie should do with each area after taking office.

In addition there is a "transition counsel" providing legal help in [...]

Dan Cirucci: Blacks [More] Angry At Tiger

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0500

An analysis from Jesse Washington of the Associated Press via NBC Sports:
Amid all the headlines generated by Tiger Woods' troubles — the puzzling car accident, the suggestions of marital turmoil and multiple mistresses — little attention has been given to the race of the women linked with the world's [...]

Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: Cryan shows what a hack he is

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:24 -0500

Number of comments: 20

Nothing speaks to the quality and character of the people the Legislature selects as leadership better than this: Assemblyman Joe Cryan, who will be the majority leader in the upcoming Legislature, is proposing that a governor's reorganization plan cannot take effect unless approved by the Legislature within 60 days of [...]

Hoboken411: Last week for Rita’s Ice!

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:10 -0500

Number of comments: 1
12/7/2009: Funny how the business Gods work - as one new frozen treat shop is set to open this week - one town favorite is shutting down for the season! Rita’s Ice (121 Washington) last day of the year will be Sunday, December 13th! Thanks...

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Baristanet: Public Option Vigil to be Held in Bloomfield

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:30:00 -0500

Move On will hold a vigil tomorrow night (Dec. 8) in Bloomfield to encourage Representatives Donald Payne and Bill Pascrell to keep fighting for a public option in the health care reform bill. The last vigil, pictured, that was held in Bloomfield was in September. [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Former Bayonne Mayor Dennis P. Collins dies at 85

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:15:56 -0500

Former Bayonne Mayor Dennis P. Collins died yesterday.By MICHAELANGELO CONTE JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Former Bayonne Mayor Dennis P. Collins died yesterday, leaving a legacy of nearly three decades of public service that earned him the distinction of having the city's... ' [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Pa. Police Officer Shot, Killed; 1 Man in Custody

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:11:20 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Officer.com Breaking News E-Alert Monday, December 7, 2009 Story by thepittsburghchannel.com PENN HILLS, Pa. -- A police officer was shot to death while responding to a call in Penn Hills on Sunday night, and Channel... [...]

Dan Cirucci: Noonan: Too Much 'I' In Obama

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:10:00 -0500

Peggy Nonnan in the Wall Street Journal on President Obama's recent Afghanistan speech:
There was too much "I" in the speech. George H.W. Bush famously took the word "I" out of his speeches—we called them "I-ectomies"—because of a horror of appearing to be calling attention to himself. Mr. Obama [...]

ClearysNoteBook: NEVER FORGET DECEMBER 7th

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:05:38 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Image via Wikipedia This morning is a start to another day But 68 years ago that was not the truth on the harbor and bay. During that peaceful morning As an enemy attacked without warning.... [...]

Capitol Quickies: Assembly setup, 12.07.09

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:04:41 -0500

The state Assembly returns for its first voting session since late June this afternoon for a scheduled 1 p.m. start. As many as 48 bills might be passed, according to the agenda, including five that would head to the desk of Gov. Jon Corzine and one that would next head [...]

PLAINFIELD TODAY: Bob Ferraro, former Plainfield councilor, passes away

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:03:00 -0500

Bob Ferraro, 'the man in the van',
in the 2008 July 4th Parade.

Plainfielders will be saddened to learn of the death on Sunday of former city council member Bob Ferraro.

Known to one and all as 'the' [...]

Hoboken411: OLG Concert: Lovelight Christmas

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:00:34 -0500

12/7/2009: A fantastic Christmas Concert this Sunday, December 13th at 5pm - Our Lady of Grace Church (4th and Willow)! Our Lady of Grace Church Presents Holiday Concert “Lovelight: Christmas” Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church will present “Lovelight:...

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