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ClearysNoteBook: Come One, Come All, to the Butterfly Ball

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:14:00 -0500

Join us on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at The Westin Mount Laurel, 555 Fellowship Road, Mt. Laurel NJ for this year’s annual Butterfly Ball. The opening reception will begin at 6PM and the dinner program... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: New Lake in Gloucester City Named After Movie Theatre

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:12:00 -0500

By Sara Martino NEWS Correspondent Two new additions were announced during Thursday’s City Council meeting, and both attractions happen to be part of Gloucester City’s past. Councilman Nicholas Marchese introduced a resolution naming the lake... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: College Sports Report for Tuesday AM, Nov. 10

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:58:00 -0500

Holy Family University Women's Soccer to Take On Franklin Pierce in NCAA Division II Tournament First Round INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Holy Family University women's soccer team drew Franklin Pierce in the opening round of... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Raise the wage. Protect those who need it most.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:29:00 -0500

If New Jersey's minimum wage had kept pace with inflation, minimum wage workers today would be paid $8.69 per hour instead of $7.25. And the only reason New Jersey's minimum wage is actually $7.25 an... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Dog Training School Variance Approved

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:05:00 -0500

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By Linda Boker-Angelo NEWS Correspondent There will be another new school on Market Street in Gloucester City, after the City Planning Board last week granted a resident’s application to conduct dog obedience training classes in... [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: The Berlin Wall Came Down, But Now The Washington Wall Goes Up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:59:17 -0500

This week marked the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It is the anniversary of an event worthy to revisit and rethink. Of the dominoes that remained standing during the Cold War, the Berlin Wall’s fall, set in motion, the end of communism in Europe. And not [...]

ClearysNoteBook: A SEASON OF PROMISE FOR PENNSYLVANIA BLACK BEAR HUNTERS

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:58:00 -0500

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HARRISBURG – Last year’s black bear harvest was the second highest on record, and weather permitting, the Pennsylvania Game Commission expects hunters to have similar opportunities afield in the upcoming bear seasons. “Pennsylvania’s black bear... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: American Heroes: Spc. Tony Carrasco Jr., Spc. Aaron S. Aamot, Spc. Gary L. Gooch Jr.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:52:00 -0500

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DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Tony Carrasco Jr., 25, of Berino, N.M., died Nov. 4 in Ad Dawr,... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Alleged Fort Hood Gunman a Hero, Says Islamic Cleric With Suspected 9/11 Links

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:24:00 -0500

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via www.cnsnews.com London’s Sunday Telegraph first reported at the weekend that Hasan had attended the Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church during Awlaki’s tenure in 2001. Officials subsequently told U.S. media outlets investigators... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Pay To Play Ought To Be A Wall Street Scandal - The Weiss File

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:08:00 -0500

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by Gary Weiss Nov 09 2009 The polite name for it is “pay to play.” Personally, I call it “bribery.” That’s the name for a fact of life in the municipal bond and pension fund... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Senator Diane Allen Thanks Supporters, Friends Concerned About Her Health

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:52:00 -0500

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Senator Diane Allen thanks the many supporters and other friends who have called inquiring about her health. She is humbled and deeply moved by their concern. “My illness has shown me again just how much... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: WALT WHITMAN HOUSE IN CAMDEN DESIGNATED NEW JERSEY LITERARY LANDMARK

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:45:00 -0500

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The tiny row house on Martin Luther King Boulevard in Camden where famed poet Walt Whitman lived out his final years has been designated a New Jersey Literary Landmark by the New Brunswick-based New Jersey... [...]

Politicker NJ: Flemingtoon: “Some of my best friends are Hispanic…”

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:53:00 -0500

The tsunami gubernatorial candidate named Christie swept into office many Republican candidates around the state. In my hometown of Flemington, the two Republican Councilmembers-Elect are Michelle Oberst and Marc Haine. Now, prior to the election I did not know either Mr. Haine or Ms. Oberst that well at all. [...]

Hoboken Now: "Cake Boss" postview: Buddy makes a cake for the U.S. Air Force

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:30:00 -0500

Did you watch tonight's episode of "Cake Boss," featuring Hoboken's own Buddy Valastro of Carlo's Bakery? Let us know what you thought of it. [...]

Hoboken411: Gunpoint Robbery: Midtown

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:23:07 -0500

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11/9/2009: Gun brandished during robbery Reported moments ago on the Hoboken411 Live Police and Fire Action Channel - an apparent armed robbery a block away from the A&P Supermarket at 7th between Grand and Adams. Two suspects were involved,...

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Dan Cirucci: Thoughts, Prayers For Sen. Allen

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:52:00 -0500

From the Office of New Jersey State Senator Diane Allen:
Senator Diane Allen thanks the many supporters and other friends who have called inquiring about her health. She is humbled and deeply moved by their concern.
“My illness has shown me again just how much the [...]

Blue Jersey: What will our Representatives and Senators do when Obama escalates in Afghanistan?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:59:24 -0500

I guess the saying "Never get involved in a land war in Asia" is not as well known as I thought. CBS news is reporting the Presidential decision is 40,000 more troops:

Tonight, after months of conferences with top advisors, President Obama has settled on a new strategy for [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: It Was 20 Years Ago Today…

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:05 -0500

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It’s amazing what can happen when you have a President who actually promotes the cause of liberty, isn’t it?

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Hoboken Now: Hoboken's Board of Ed wants YOUR input on superintendent search -- Tuesday night

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:34:06 -0500

A community input session will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov.10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wallace Elementary School Auditorium, 1100 Willow Ave. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: GLOUCESTER CITY: Stranger Alert!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:20:24 -0500

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Gloucester City Police Department PRESS RELEASE Monday, November 9 at approximately 5pm a 12 –year- old -female was walking in the area of 7th Street and Jersey Avenue when an unknown male approached her from... [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: Who To Target In The Senate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:58:52 -0500

With H.R. 3962, aka the Socialize and Destroy America’s Healthcare System Act, having passed the House all eyes are now turning to the U.S. Senate. While I am of the opinion that Harry Reid will pull every trick out of his hat and use every underhand [...]

ClearysNoteBook: SEPTA union settles after national health care, dental plan emerge as issues

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:45:02 -0500

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The new deal, like the previous offer, still contains an 11.5 percent pay increase over five years, an 11 percent increase in pension contributions from SEPTA by the end of the deal and a $1,250... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Gloucester City News Headlines for November 12 issue

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:38:44 -0500

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New TD Bank Opens This Saturday On Broadway In Gloucester City Brooklawn United Methodist Church To Celebrate 90th Anniversary Gloucester City Planning Board OKs Bulk Variance Westville Environmental Commission Receives Prestigious Award St. Mary’s Church... [...]

Dan Cirucci: NJ Election Aftermath Winners

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:32:00 -0500

Now that the dust has settled after last week's New Jersey gubernatorial battle it's time to tally up the winners.
After Chris Christie himself (the obvious Big Winner) we now list (in no particular order) those who gained the most from last week's historic election:
Kim Guadagno: Smart, articulate and [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: Connecticut’s Republican Governor, Jodi Rell Will Not Seek Reelection

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:29:07 -0500

Republican Governor Jodi Rell has just announced that she will not seek reelection next November. Her decision will move up the start of the Connecticut race for Governor. This typically liberal New England state is not friendly to Republicans and so many Democrats have already been looking into a run [...]

Blog the Fifth: Garrett Talks Health Care

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:00 -0500

Representative Scott Garrett chats with Fox 5 about his vote against the health care bill. Garrett talks almost exclusively about Medicare Advantage as his reason, which as I've written before can currently charge taxpayers up to a 40% mark up on services.

It's good to see Garrett using [...]

Hoboken Now: "Cake Boss" preview: Buddy makes a cake for the U.S. Air Force

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:01 -0500

Can't wait for tonight's episode of "Cake Boss"? Well here's a preview. ' [...]

Hoboken Now: Everton Wilson, ailing former Hoboken mayoral candidate, says illness is "intestinal"

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:48:24 -0500

A spokesperson for Everton Wilson, sent out a message yesterday saying that the former Hoboken mayoral candidate is suffering from an "intestinal problem that could potentially cut short his life.' '" [...]

Hoboken Now: Veterans Day memorial in Hoboken on Wednesday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

The Hoboken Veterans Day memorial service will take place on Wednesday morning at 10:30. [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Marrie V. Letzgus, age 96, of Gloucester City

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:22:18 -0500

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On November 7, 2009 (nee Birney) of Gloucester City, NJ, age 96. She was the beloved wife of the late Anton Letzgus and loving mother of Don (Emma), Lannie (Carol) and the late Ronnie (late... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: PHILADELPHIA: Robbery of the TD Bank

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:10:35 -0500

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PRESS RELEASE 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 TD Bank branch located at 217 West Lehigh Avenue... [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: The Two Faces of THE GREAT OBAMA

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:02:15 -0500

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Once again, I will make it clear to all, I am not in favor of Gay Marriage period. But, I do not approve of any discrimination of gays in any manner. Further, if two people wish to enter into a legal civil contract to take care of each other, that [...]

Hoboken411: Hobokenpix: Locked Fields

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:36 -0500

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11/9/2009: [Continuing the ORIGINAL Hoboken411 "Photo of the Day" series...] Hoboken Photo of the Day - 11/9/2009 You ever wonder why many of our fields are locked? With piers & parks collapsing, many residents are dumbfounded as to why...

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Blue Jersey: PPP looks at the 2010 turnout and health care reform

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:44:53 -0500

There's an interesting post by Tom Jensen of Public Policy Polling (PPP) on how health care reform will affect turnout in 2010. PPP did a good job with the New Jersey governor's race and I think we have to take his analysis seriously, though as he notes, this is [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Bayonne paving underway

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:31 -0500

File PhotoMayor Mark A. Smith announced that Bayonne’s 2009 street-paving program is finally underway after experiencing some delays. "The 2009 paving program is taking place now and should be completed by mid-November, weather permitting," said Smith. "Owl, the paving contractor,... " [...]

Blue Jersey: Pallone talks H1N1 Flu Shots and wants answers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:30:00 -0500

Congressman Frank Pallone spent the end of last week talking about the H1N1 flu shot. Here's an interview he did with Washington Unplugged on CBS:

The Congressman talked about a hearing that his Health subcommittee will hold a hearing later this month to look into if Wall Street employees and [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: Save Jersey Offers Prayers for Diane Allen

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:11:00 -0500

Matt Rooney | November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Diane Allen, a longtime Republican senator from Burlington County. Earlier today, Senator Allen announced that she's battling an "aggressive" form of cancer. No further details were released.

Learn more about her television career here. Also take some time [...]

Politicker NJ: In Hamilton, Christie says he won't be 'pushover' for public employee unions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:01:00 -0500

HAMILTON -- Governor-elect Christopher Christie continued his post-election education theme today, appearing in front of hundreds of students at Steinert High School in Hamilton Township this afternoon. The suburban environment surrounding the school, which counts Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito as an alumn along with two legislators who attended [...]

Hoboken Now: Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse Fundraiser coming up

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:58:49 -0500

The event, which will include pirates, tapas, comedy and cocktails, will take place Sunday, Nov. 22, but tickets are on sale now. [...]

Hoboken411: “Fall into the Arts” Reception next week

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:48 -0500

11/9/2009: In the arts and theater community? Want to mingle, meet and network? Mark your calendars for Monday, November 16 @ 7pm! Hudson County Theatre Alliance Biz card exchange The Hudson County Theatre Alliance cordially invites you to our...

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Baristanet: Xanadu - Thumbs Up Or Thumbs Down?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:46:32 -0500

Ledger Live: Meadowlands Xanadu - A boon or boondoggle? Brian Donohue of NJ.com asks visits New Jersey's $2 billion entertainment and shopping development, which is having problems renting store space. He asks "what the heck are we doing?" Watch the video, and tell us, will you go there? [...]

Politicker NJ: From vantage point in assembly, O'Scanlon eagerly anticipates a 'whole new world'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500

He sits on the budget committee as a member of the minority party calling into that chasm between himself and Democrats running both the executive and legislative branches. But while the opposition last Tuesday maintained its hegemony on the legislative side, the GOP now has a governor-elect in Chris Christie, from whom Assemblyman [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Is Former Baseball Great Sammy Sosa Bleaching His Skin?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500

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Anybody who was hanging at the Latin Grammy Awards over the weekend may have been surprised to see former baseball great Sammy Sosa. Not because he's an athlete at a music awards show, but because his skin tone seemed a bit lighter than what many folks [...]

Trochilus Tales: "A Word Fitly Spoken . . ."

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0500

"A Word Fitly Spoken . . ."
11-09-09 -- Scott Johnson at Powerline has a great post today -- "Tear Down This Wall" -- giving readers a summary version of the actual back story on how President Ronald Reagan came to include that central line in his famous speech, [...]

In The Lobby: DAGGETT CANDIDACY -- AN END TO INDEPENDENTS?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:19:04 -0500

Nov. 9, 2009

By CARL GOLDEN

The disappointing showing by independent gubernatorial candidate Chris Daggett in last week’s general election forecloses --- probably forever --- any possibility of success for a statewide candidate not running on one of the two major party tickets.

Despite upwards [...]

Blue Jersey: More difficulties with mergers and consolidation

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

Anyone who still thinks it's going to be easy as a talking point to fix New Jersey's problems should take a look at a few recent examples to see the roadblocks along the way. First let's look at the proposed merger between Sussex Borough and Wantage, which was voted [...]

ClearysNoteBook: Fort Hood Officials Release Names of Casualties

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:09:50 -0500

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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2009 - Officials at Fort Hood, Texas, released the names of the 12 soldiers and one civilian employee killed in the Nov. 5 shooting incident on the post.... [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Prosecution in Closing Arguments Says Gotti Ran Massive Cocaine Trafficking Operation

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:00 -0500

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It’s now down the final lap: closing arguments in racketeering trial of John Gotti Jr. Prosecutors hope they can nail it this time after seeing the last three trials end in a mistrial.

On Monday, during closing arugments, the prosecution told a federal jury in [...]

Baristanet: Bloomfield Gets 3,500 Doses Of H1N1 Vaccine

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:19 -0500

The Bloomfield Department of Health and Human Services announced they're expecting to receive 3500 doses of the H1N1 vaccine, and they are "fully equipped to deploy it." The first POD site is scheduled for this Thursday, for those who fall in one of three categories of risk. Kristen tells you how' [...]

Hoboken Now: Hoboken girl to dance a New York City Nutcracker production

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

A Hoboken third grader will be performing next month in a New York City production of the famous winter-time ballet The Nutcracker. [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: FBI’s Shawn Henry Talks About Prospects of Cyber Jihad Attacks

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

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Watch CBS News Videos Online [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Orlando shooting: accused was 'mentally ill'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:59:00 -0500

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A man accused of shooting six people, killing one, at a Florida company where he used to work had become severely mentally ill as he watched his life crumbling away, according to his lawyer.

Jason Rodriguez, who allegedly opened fire randomly in an [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Terrence Ruane to be sworn in as Bayonne councilman-at-large

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:58:40 -0500

Jersey Journal file photoNewly elected Bayonne Councilman-at-Large Terrence Ruane will be sworn in at 6:30 tomorrow night.After beating five other candidates last week for his hotly contested council seat, Terrence Ruane will be sworn in tomorrow as Bayonne councilman-at-large.Ruane, 56,... [...]

ClearysNoteBook: College Sports Report for Monday, Nov. 9

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:55:24 -0500

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Stevens Field Hockey to Host NCAA Tournament First-Round Game vs. Eastern INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (November 9, 2009) – The No. 19 Stevens Institute of Technology field hockey team will host Eastern University in the first round... [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: U.S. Waiting for Race Relations to Improve Under Obama

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0500

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Hope for long-term improvement still abounds

PRINCETON, NJ -- A year out from the 2008 presidential election, the high hopes Americans had for race relations right after Barack Obama's victory at the polls have yet to be fully realized. Currently, 41% of Americans believe race relations have gotten [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: China to give Africa $10 billion dollars in loans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0500

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Wen Jiabao also pledged to cancel debts of 31 African countries

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Sunday pledged to give Africa 10 billion dollars in loans, brushing off criticism of "neo-colonialism" as China boosts its presence on the continent.

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TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Racial disparity: All active ethics probes focus on black lawmakers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:48:00 -0500

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The House ethics committee is currently investigating seven African-American lawmakers -- more than 15 percent of the total in the House -- and privately, some black members are outraged.

The House ethics committee is currently investigating seven African-American lawmakers — more than 15 percent [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: The Film 'Precious' Makes $1.8 Million Opening Weekend

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:46:00 -0500

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"Precious," the hardcore drama about incest, sexual abuse, literacy, the welfare system and survival in urban America did huge business at the box office it's opening weekend--it's was in limited release. The film, an adaptation of The New York Times Best Seller "Push" by Sapphire, opened [...]

CWA-NJ Conservatives with Attitude!: ‘Connecticut’ Joe

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:26 -0500

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‘Connecticut’ Joe! It may not sound as flashy and chic as ‘Broadway’ Joe, but in his own way, Joe Lieberman could turn out to be the MVP of the health care debate for those opposed to it:

His vow to support a Republican filibuster of health care [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Beltway sniper's execution: Appeal nixed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:00 -0500

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by David G. Savage

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for the execution of Beltway sniper John Allen Muhammad.

Scheduled for execution Tuesday evening in Virginia, Muhammad was convicted of masterminding the sniper-shooting rampage that terrorized the Washington, D.C., area in the fall [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Sentencing Juveniles to Life Without Parole

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:43:00 -0500

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Posted by Adam Lange

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in two separate cases to determine whether sentencing juveniles to life in prison without the possibility of parole for non-homicide crimes violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.
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TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Has Steven Tyler Quit Aerosmith?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:36:00 -0500

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Joe Perry seems to think that he has. It’s very sad news indeed if it’s true.
Legendary Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry seems to have confirmed last week’s rumours that Steven Tyler has left the Boston titans.

Speaking to the Las Vegas Sun, Perry has said: [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Katt Williams Arrested

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0500

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Of course some random celebrity was arrested this weekend. Katt Williams, comedian and obvious Z-Lister, broke into someone’s home and tried to thief some jewelry Lindsay Lohan style. Snark Food has the details.

The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports Micah S. Katt Williams was [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Well… That Explains It: Hasan Attended Same Mosque As 9-11 Hijackers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:31:00 -0500

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The alleged Fort Hood shooter apparently attended the same Virginia mosque as two Sept. 11 hijackers in 2001, at a time when a radical imam preached there.

Whether the Fort Hood shooter associated with the hijackers is something the FBI will probably [...]

Hoboken411: Demarest School Open House

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:27 -0500

11/9/2009: For your consideration - Demarest High School is having an open house this Thursday, November 12th at 7pm. Learn about programs and more “DHS is having an Open House on November 12th, 2009 at 7pm. Find out more about our school...

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Baristanet: Today's Commuting Breakdown On Train 6214

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:30:22 -0500

Today's morning commute did not go down easily for passengers Manhattan-bound on train 6214 that departs MSU at 8:04 a.m. Between 8:36 and 9: 38 a.m. NJT riders linked into CleverCommute were firing off warnings, complaints, and stories of engine breakdown, travel in reverse, being off-loaded in Secaucus. What the [...]

Hoboken Now: Veterans Day film screening, play reading and forum in Hoboken Wednesday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:27:48 -0500

The evening will include a showing of the documentary “Leave No Soldier,” a staged reading from a new play, “Flashback" and a panel discussion with the flimmaker, playwright, veterans and the audience, focusing on ideas and programs for helping veterans and their families handle war-related problems. " [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Video: The Berlin Wall Comes Down

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:26:00 -0500

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"Twenty years ago, on November 9, 1989, the most visible symbol of totalitarian evil, the Berlin Wall, tumbled down. Two years later, the Soviet Union officially dissolved on Christmas Day 1991. The fall of the Wall and the dissolution of the Soviet Union transpired in relative calm, but" [...]

TODAY'S NEWS NJ: Iran accuses 3 detained Americans of espionage

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:22:00 -0500

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FILE - This undated file photo, released by freethehikers.org, Aug. 20, 2009, shows Americans Shane Bauer, left, and Sarah Shourd. Iranian state news agency IRNA said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 that Iran has charged Bauer, Shourd and Josh Fattal with espionage.

TEHRAN, Iran — [...]

In The Lobby: DAGGETT CAMPAIGN; HOW MONEY TRUMPED MESSAGE

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:18:52 -0500

Nov. 9, 2009

Interesting column by Mark Magyar, policy director for the Chris Daggett campaign, on how money can trump message, on NJ.com. Here's an excerpt:

Political consultants tell candidates you can’t run a campaign on policy: If you can’t explain it in three short sentences, you [...]

Blue Jersey: Respecting mothers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:05:52 -0500

Here's a revealing exchange from the House rules Committee last Friday:

In promoting the House health bill, New Jersey Democrat Frank Pallone made reference to discrimination by insurance companies, citing their reluctance to insure people with preexisting conditions and differences in costs based on gender. "But that's not against the" [...]

Hoboken Now: On Tap Tonight: Monday, Nov. 9

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:51:49 -0500

There's Swingadelic and Open Mic at Maxwell's, Blues Jam/Industry Night at The Dubliner, Trivia at McMahon's and drink specials all over Hoboken tonight. ' [...]

Politicker NJ: Allen battling cancer, to undergo surgery as early as this week

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:44:00 -0500

State Sen. Diane Allen (R-Burlington) today acknowledged that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, and is exploring treatment options. The veteran Republican senator expects to undergo surgery as early as this week. "My illness has shown me again just how much the good people of my district and the state of [...]

Politicker NJ: McCormac not interested in leading MCDO

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:34:00 -0500

Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac told PolitickerNJ.com he does not want to chair the Middlesex County Democratic Organization. "No, that's just somebody starting trouble," said the mayor, whose town, Woodbridge, went for GOP candidate Chris Christie over Gov. Jon Corzine even as McCormac's local Democrats won in all but one of the wards where [...]

Baristanet: Ted Mattox Quits Montclair NAACP Over Endorsement Of Appointed Board

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:32:06 -0500

Baristanet has been hearing some post-election grumbling from residents over the defeat of the elected school board option, and NAACP's endorsement of the appointed board. Former Councilman-at-large Ted Mattox says use of the NAACP logo and trademark on campaign flyers supporting an appointed board is wrong and shouldn't have been' [...]

Blue Jersey: Diane Allen

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:26:37 -0500

The Blue Jersey community just heard about State Senator Diane Allen's diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with her as she battles this disease, and we wish her and her family nothing but the best.
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Hoboken411: Hudson Dance Harvest Fest - Sunday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:15:57 -0500

11/9/2009: Want to have a fun day with the kids? Well, then keep this Sunday open! Dancing, Food and Polka Dot! Hudson Dance & Movement (80 Hudson Street) will hold their 2nd Annual Harvest Fest on Sunday, November 15th from 11am - 3pm. They...

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Politicker NJ: Angelini would seriously consider Christie cabinet post, Amodeo would after end of two-year term

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

The Chris Christie cabinetmaking process has begun and among insiders talk inevitably turns to Republican candidates who are already out there in the public sphere with specific expertise - people like Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce (R-Parsippany), Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini (R-Ocean) and Assemblyman John Amodeo (R-Margate), among many others. "If Chris Christie asked me, [...]

Hoboken Now: Winning lottery ticket sold in Hoboken

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

A winning Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $264,099 was sold at Little Market on Newark Street in Hoboken. [...]

daTruthSquad: DaTruth Revealed About "Lady-Gate" - And How Much Taxpayer-Funded Vendettas Are Costing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:57:00 -0500

It became known as "Lady-Gate." News of Lady-Gate began when Manalapan Township Committee "Lady" Michelle Roth, who would later lose her State Assembly campaign by near historic proportions, claimed women basically weren't safe when in direct proximity to Manalapan Police Chief Stu Brown.

Of course, it escalated' [...]

moremonmouthmusings: Impact of Election on Monmouth County Politics

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:56:00 -0500

*With the return of the Monmouth County Freeholder Board to GOP control, the smart money is betting against Deputy Freeholder Director John D'Amico seeking re-election in 2010. D'Amico wants to be in charge. That is not likely ever to happen.

D'Amico's seat and that of Rob Clifton are up' [...]

Hoboken411: Find any keys lately?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:52:34 -0500

11/9/2009: Why can’t everything be digital keypads? A couple Hoboken residents have lost/misplaced their keys recently… One reader said this morning: “I was hoping you could help me. While moving out on October 28, I might have...

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Blue Jersey: West Patterson loses out to Woodland Park by 29 votes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0500

What's in a name? One of the races we didn't talk about following the election last week was the vote over the naming of Woodland Park/West Paterson:Robert DeBlock, chairman of the Committee to Save West Paterson, congratulated the Committee to Keep Woodland Park on its campaign to keep the [...]

Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: Diane Allen has cancer

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:20:15 -0500

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Diane Allen

Sen. Diane Allen has been diagnosed with what is described as "an aggressive cancer". She could undergo surgery as early as this week. She asks for privacy for her family and for prayers for a healthy return to the Senate. You have my prayers, [...]

Politics 24/7 Weblog: The Week’s Best & Worst In Politics-Winners & Losers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:16:31 -0500

LOSERS Dede Scozzafava The NY State Assemblywoman and Republican nominee for Congress in NY’s 23rd CD, was outed as closet liberal, crashed, burned and decided to take everyone out with her. She withdrew from the race on Saturday & endorsed the Democrat nominee over the Conservative candidate, Republican Doug Hoffman. He lost in a narrow race and [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Bayonne to offer homeless prevention appointments

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:10:55 -0500

Dylan Wilson/The Jersey JournalThe Bayonne Jewish Community Center, at 1050 Kennedy Blvd., is one of the locations for the homeless prevention appointments.The Bayonne Community Development Department announced that two agencies will offer appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays to individuals and... [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: Bayonne bridge lane to be closed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:06:28 -0500

Pete Amadeo PhotoThe Bayonne BridgeFrom November 9 to November 12, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, one bridge lane of the Bayonne Bridge in each direction will be closed to traffic.Bridge painting will be done during that time... [...]

The Rix Mix: Mulling over my WFMU 2009 favorites list, ...

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:04:00 -0500

Mulling over my WFMU 2009 favorites list, which will probably include some items from last year's unblogged list. Have to line up a staffer with WFMU Beware the Blog account to publish it for me. I'll post a basic list over there with a link to an expanded post here.' [...]

Hoboken411: Veteran’s Day Town Meeting

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:41 -0500

11/9/2009: Head over to the Hoboken High School (8th and Clinton) on Wednesday at 7pm to take part in a free community forum Veterans’ and war-related issues. Public Forum on Veterans’ Issues Includes: a showing of “Leave No Soldier,”...

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Hoboken Now: A Hoboken call to service

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

The Citizens' Campaign is hosting a free "Call to Service" forum on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Our Lady of Grace School Hall at 7 p.m. to increase awareness of leadership and service opportunities in the City of Hoboken. ' [...]

Baristanet: Bloomfield Bistro Gets Blue-Ribbon Raves

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:53:36 -0500

Bloomfield restaurant The Orange Squirrel got top reviews from Baristanet when it first opened. Almost a year later, it appears chef Francesco Palmieri is still at the top of his game. In his review this Sunday, New York Times' David Corcoran admits he finds the name a bit' [...]

Bayonne Now Impact: New photo of the week on Bayonne rec Web site

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:47:27 -0500

This week's photo of the week is a picture of Big Pumpkin, Little Pumpkin marching in the Bayonne Recreation Annual Halloween Parade.The Bayonne Department of Recreation posted a new photo of the week on their Web site. This week's photo... [...]

MiddletownMike: Lessons Learned By Governors Races

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:45:00 -0500

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The following commentary was published on Politico this past Friday and was written by DGA Executive Director Nathan Daschle. It's an interesting take on what the results of last Tuesday's election really means for New Jersey and Virginia as well as, the rest of the Democratic Party in general.
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Blue Jersey: What happened to the old John Adler?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:20:11 -0500

While every one of the state's five Republicans marched in lockstep with John Boehner and Eric Cantor by opposing health care reform, seven of eight New Jersey Democrats voted for the historic health care reform bill. Among Democrats, only 3rd District Congressman John Adler voted no.

Of the 39 Democrats who [...]

Politicker NJ: Sweeney: 'You could feel it on the ground'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:13:00 -0500

The North Jersey urban operative, under the radar as always, eyes bloodshot late in the game last Tuesday night, said he saw what Senate Majority Leader Steve Sweeney (D-West Deptford) saw among rank and filers in South Jersey, and it rattled him early on Election Day. "For the first time in [...]

Capitol Quickies: ‘No vote’ tops ‘no’ on open space

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:07:25 -0500

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While 'yes' votes carried the day on the open-space ballot question, the 'no' votes didn't actually finish second.

Unofficial election results indicate that 'no' actually finished behind the 'undercount' -- the thousands of people who go into a polling place and skip a particular office or question on the ballot. It's [...]

The Save Jersey Blog: How Significant is Corzine's Defeat for Obama?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:03:00 -0500

J. Joseph Rivera | November 9, 2009

Democrat strategists and operatives can downplay it all they want, but the bottom line is that Chris Christie's defeat of Jon Corzine is hands down the biggest defeat the Obama Administration has suffered to date. While Obama's talking heads will dismiss this claim as merely [...]

Politics Patrol: Bob Ingle: What will No. 2 do?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:10 -0500

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David Matthau

In January, we will have a new entity in state government -- a lieutenant governor. The first to hold that office, Kim Guadagno, will spent the first three months reviewing unfunded mandates, rules and regulations that run businesses out of the state. After that? [...]

Hoboken411: Readerpix: Hoboken Views

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:04 -0500

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11/9/2009: You ever wonder how Hoboken looks from other people’s perspectives? Well, here’s a couple different views from Hoboken411 readers savetheview (from Jersey City Heights) and GetMeABeer (Hudson Tea Building). Hoboken411 reader...

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ClearysNoteBook: Health Policy Experts Review The House Vote

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:57:21 -0500

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Nov 09, 2009 - Kaiser Health News Health policy experts hold different views on Saturday's House overhaul vote. Kaiser Health News collected some of their responses. Douglas Holtz-Eakin: The House Bill Could Have Been Avoided... [...]