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CHANNEL SURFING: Signs of the times

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0500

We're starting to see more and more of the signs these days, as home-sellers continue to find a paucity of buyers out there, driving prices down. Call these "for rent" placards the signs of our times.

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Blue Jersey: What We're Thankful For & Open Thread

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:54:18 -0500

Thankful the $%@*ing governor's election is over. But huge thanks to all the people who worked so hard, everybody who voted right, and especially, Jon S. Corzine and Joe Cryan.

Loretta Weinberg. Hotshot. Patron saint.

That we have leaders willing to do the right thing simply because it's the right [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Anthony F. Varelli Sr., of West DeptfordEnjoyed Playing Horseshoes Texas HoldEm Poker

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:32:15 -0500

Suddenly, On November 24, 2009. Age 52. Of West Deptford. Loving husband of 29 years to Brenda L. (nee Bradford). Loving father of Nina M. (Eric) Bartholomew, Regina L. Varelli and Anthony F. (April) Varelli,... [...]

Baristanet: Happy Thanksgiving (Again)!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

We've been writing a lot about turkeys this week, but when I thought about it, I couldn't remember the last time my family roasted one. Generally I don't generalize, but in my experience, turkey absolutely baffles Chinese chefs. "You cook it for twenty hours? And then it's completely dry??" So' [...]

Dan Cirucci: Couple Crashes White House Dinner!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:23:00 -0500

From The Sun:
The Secret Service is investigating how a couple "gatecrashed" a state dinner at the White House.
A probe has been launched into the security breach after Tareq and Michaele Salahi posted pictures of themselves at President Barack Obama's bash on [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: Happy Thanksgiving From POLITICS 24/7

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:15:22 -0500

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” -Frederick Koenig Be sure to click here to read “She Set The Table For Thanksgiving“ a reflection of what our thanks is really for [...][...]

Hoboken Now: Hoboken Golf offers discount coupons until Monday

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:53:44 -0500

Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalHoboken Golf wants you to become the next Heath Slocum, the winner of The Barclay's Golf Tournament held in Jersey City earlier this year. Check out Hoboken Golf stores online at hobokengolf.com/shop for Thanksgiving coupon savings... [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: Reality-TV Wannabe's Crash Obama State Dinner Undetected

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:21:00 -0500

Brian McGovern | November 26, 2009
Last week's White House State Dinner was full of dignitaries, celebrities, Washington insiders, press power players, and a random polo-playing, soon-to-be reality TV star couple.
According to The Washington Post, Tareq and Michaele Salahi are rumored to be a couple involved with the forthcoming "Real Housewives" [...]

CHANNEL SURFING: Doggie diaries: The story of Rosie and Sophie Asleep on Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:07:00 -0500

Rosie is relaxing, listening to the Macy's parade. Sophie's asleep on the couch. Must be nice to be a dog.

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Hoboken Now: Home-bound Hoboken senior citizens get Thanksgiving dinner brought to them

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:03:52 -0500

About 140 home-bound Hoboken senior citizens had Thanksgiving dinner brought to them yesterday through a new organization called "Walk the Walk." [...]

Route 55: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:46:00 -0500

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CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: The Real Story Of Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:06:50 -0500

Here is the real story of Thanksgiving as told by Rush Limbaugh - a triumph of capitalism over socialism always worth repeating. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving!

RUSH: Time now, ladies and gentlemen, for The Real Story of Thanksgiving, as written by I — by me — in [...]

Hoboken Now: Tourists flock to the 'Cake Boss' Bakery in Hoboken for Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:42:03 -0500

Amy Sara Clark / Hoboken NowThere were about 60 people in line at Carlo's Bakery, aka the Cake Boss' place in Hoboken yesterday as tourists flocked there during Thanksgiving break.If you were planning to pick up a pumpkin pie yesterday... ' [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: She Set The Thanksgiving Table

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:30:16 -0500

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She was an older woman. Her face was etched with a history of struggles and her heart strengthened by a faith in a force that was the backbone of her survival. She was a bright lady, industrious and ingenious. Determined and strong willed, her fury could be unlike the [...]

ClearysNoteBook: TURKEY DAY MEMORIES

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:14:28 -0500

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Fans remember the Lions at Pitman game when the Fran Ferry Team from GHS arrived wearing Titletown shirts. Fans talk of former 1971 Ram’s quarterback Steve Johnson faking a knee then running 60 yards for... [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:20:39 -0500

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What are you most thankful for? (Take it inside the comments section.)

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Hoboken Now: Hoboken Photo: Fall colors linger to greet Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:17:02 -0500

It may be almost December, but some of Hoboken's trees are still sporting nice color, like this one on Newark Street between Hudson and River. Have Hoboken photos you want to share? Email them to us and we might just post them with your credit. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Giving Budget Thanks

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:03:00 -0500

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Volume XIV No. 47: November 25, 2009 In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we thought we would pause to give thanks for a few budgetary blessings and push the hefty challenges off the table for just... [...]

Capitol Quickies: Enjoy your turkey (and popcorn and toast)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:26 -0500

Have a fantastic Thanksgiving -- enjoy some turkey, stuffing and a clip below from 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,' which you can enjoy in its entirety on ABC tonight at 8 p.m. (or in Youtube segments online -- parts 1, 2, 3 and 4.)

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Baristanet: Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

That turkey, she is the diva of Thanksgiving -- all that basting and attention just to get a perfect tan. Yet everyone knows for all the fuss, the feast is really an ensemble cast -- incomplete without the performance of all those beloved side dishes. If you could only eat [...]

Dan Cirucci: Happy Thaksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:48:00 -0500

Jean-Louis Gerome Ferris, “The First Thanksgiving,” circa 1900

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ClearysNoteBook: Learning the hard way - South Philly Review

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:38:00 -0500

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by Amanda Snyder Three local schools have been deemed persistently dangerous by the state and placed on a list that has consistently been made up of Philadelphia schools. On any given day, there is bound... [...]

Dan Cirucci: Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:33:00 -0500

President George Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1789:

Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint [...]

Politicker NJ: A Valuable Difference of Values

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:06:00 -0500

Back in 1974, when NYC was facing a mounting financial crisis, then-Mayor Abe Beame went to then-President Ford and asked for financial help from the Federal government. His answer from the president came in the form of this now famous Daily News headline: “Ford to NY: Drop Dead.” [...]

Dan Cirucci: A Song Of Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:01:00 -0500

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Dan Cirucci: Where Pardoned Turkeys Go

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:31:00 -0500

From Linda Lombardi at the Associated Press:
At Thanksgiving, turkeys are in the spotlight, but not all of them end up on our tables.
One lucky bird is appointed National Thanksgiving Turkey, appearing at the White House and getting an official pardon from the president.
This year, President Obama [...]

Dan Cirucci: Thanksgiving Dinner: Dimming Lights?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:09:00 -0500

Will you turn down the lights a bit at Thanksgiving dinner today?
More often than not dimming the lights sets a wonderful mood.
It changes the atmosphere. And of course, it can be romantic.
But what about practicalities? Do dimmer switches actually save electricity?
Logic would seem to say yes: [...]

Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:16 -0500

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It's been a while since the first Thanksgiving feast on our shores, back in 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts. You think it's a hassle now? That one lasted for three days. And they didn't have a game to watch (or anything to watch one on) because it' [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: A Proclamation

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 26, 2009

Washington, D.C.
October 3, 1863

By the President of the United States of America.

A Proclamation.

The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone [...]

ClearysNoteBook: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:53:00 -0500

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From Connie and Bill, and ClearysNoteBook column writers Dan and Dawn Watson, Wil Levins and Hank Miller...photographer Bruce Darrow [...]

ClearysNoteBook: A Fun Time on The Northwind

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:42:00 -0500

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The Gilligan Island Crew-Enjoying a ride this past summer on the Gloucester Sail schooner The Northwind, are from left to right, Bill “Wibby” Yeager aka The Skipper, Joe Miller aka Gilligan, Frank “Reds” Grandizio, The... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: PATCOs Holiday Toy Drive Nov. 30 Dec. 11

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:11:00 -0500

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Image via Wikipedia Morning commuters on PATCO will once again have the opportunity to make the holidays a little brighter for the area’s less fortunate. For the 23rd consecutive year, PATCO will be hosting a... [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: VIDEO: The REAL Story of Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 26, 2009

Zebulon Pike already posted the abridged transcript on Tuesday, but the REAL story of Thanksgiving is best enjoyed when narrated by the man himself... Rush Limbaugh!
Think you know how the Pilgrims survived their most difficult winter? Doubtful, Save Jerseyans. Forget what liberal academia stuffed [...]

ClearysNoteBook: City Firefighter Seeking Toys for Local Kids

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:52:00 -0500

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Hello Folks, I hope everyone is ready for the Holiday season because ready or not it is here. We all know that there are people in Gloucester City that may need a little help this... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: The Fantasy Football Fanatic: Dont Forget Your Holiday Lineups

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:32:00 -0500

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Related Category Fantasy Football By Dan “Snake” Watson Hello again fellow Fantasy Football Friends and Happy Thanksgiving to all! Don’t forget to get those lineups in for the Holiday. The early games are Green Bay... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: DEP GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO $73 MILLION IN ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:12:00 -0500

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(09/P25) TRENTON - From the cities to the suburbs, New Jersey's local governments are launching a wide array of projects to protect the environment, public health, and property by making significant improvements to water, sewerage,... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: The Balance Sheet Needs Your Support

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:10:00 -0500

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As we face the highest unemployment rate in 26 years, the media’s double standard on economic indicators is coming into clear focus. In 1983, with unemployment at 9.4% under President Reagan, ABC’s Charles Gibson reported... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Gloucester City: Clean-Up Volunteers Receive Praise

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:40:00 -0500

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Gloucester City Mayor and Council would like to thank all of the people who participated in the semi-annual Clean-Up Day October 24-25. Almost 300 people from 30 different groups picked up 250 bags of trash,... [...]

Blue Jersey: Thanksgiving News Roundup & Open Thread

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:45:34 -0500

A combination of potential swine flu, lots of driving, tryptophan, family obligations, beer, and football means the Blue Jersey crew isn't able to do the news roundup today. So I'm pinch-hitting. Here we go.

Quote of the Day
"You know, there are certain days that remind me of why I ran" [...]

ClearysNoteBook: FBI — MOST WANTED TERRORISTS Two Names Added to List

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:31:00 -0500

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11/24/09 Husayn Muhammad al-Umari is wanted in connection with the 1982 bombing of Pan Am Flight 830. - View Wanted Poster Fahd Mohammed Ahmed al-Quso is sought for his role in the October 2000 bombing... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Camden Childrens Garden Invites You to the Enchanted Holiday Festival of Lights

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:15:00 -0500

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CAMDEN, N. J. (November 17, 2009) — On November 28th, the Camden Children’s Garden will kick-off the Holiday Festival of Lights and premier this magical holiday tradition on the Camden Waterfront. Please read below for... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Commander Hill offering District Christmas Bonus

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:37:00 -0500

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Districts that surpass their Dec. 31, 2008, membership totals will receive a monetary award as part of National Commander Clarence Hill's District Christmas Bonus award. Any district that exceeds its membership standing by at least... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: I AM THANKFUL

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:24:00 -0500

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I AM THANKFUL for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me, and not out with someone else. ...for the husband who is on the sofa being a couch... [...]

moremonmouthmusings: Happy Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:01:00 -0500

America has much for which to be thankful. The unequaled freedom enjoyed by our citizens has provided a harvest of plenty to this nation throughout its history. In keeping with America's heritage, one day each year is set aside for giving thanks to god for all of His blessings. On [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: The Global Warming Myth continued

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:45:24 -0500

Mike Proto earlier this week told you about the scandal that is developing in the Global Warming debate. It seems that supposed accredited scientists who have been the leading spokespersons of the Global Warming myth have been suppressing scientific results that debunk their opinions. They have black listed other scientists [...]