Bruce Springsteen Endorses Obama
Region: New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen told his fans through a letter on his website (http://brucespringsteen.net/news/index.html) that he feels Senator Barack Obama is “head and shoulders above the rest” of the candidates for U.S. president. Springsteen, the troubadour for the working class man, whose songs have reflected workers’ struggles, said Obama “has the depth, the reflectiveness, and the resilience to be o... more
Views: 1485Children in the Misinformation Age
Region: New JerseyTeacher Attacked for Being White 3rd Graders Plot Teacher Attack Teacher Attacked By Student (CAUGHT ON TAPE) White teacher attacked at pontiac northern Highschool Teacher: Student attacked me SHOCK VIDEO: 61-year old female teacher brutally attacked teacher attacked in class The above is a list of real titles of YouTube videos on the Internet, there for all to watch and listen to, and the... more
Views: 1444Governor Corzine's Pedestrian Safety Initiative Not Enough
Region: New JerseyNew Jersey’s roads are among the most deadly for pedestrians and bicyclists in the country – a blemish that the New Jersey Department of Transportation would like us to believe is being erased. In early June, the NJDOT published its first newsletter on bicycle and pedestrian safety, celebrating Governor Corzine’s $74 million Pedestrian Safety Initiative and offering an assortment of safety tips to community ... more
Views: 1108Tour of Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL Speakers
Region: New Jersey
My Stereo System, 93" HDTV Projector, Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's - Two Carver TFM-35X's putting out 600 watts per Channel. I guess this is not really an article, The story is explained in my web gallery with the first URL below: http://www.polksrs.com/tinc?key=SE0HzYx6&fs_settings=1,0,1,10,960,888 http://www.lasareath.com/Sal's_System.jpg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUsUsErVn7A more
Views: 4354The Gospel of Propane
Region: New Jersey
Growing up in New Jersey, I never came upon communities like these. In Ocean County, behind the McDonald's, or alongside the BJ's, scores of homeless people live in tents in the woods. Many have no identification, making it impossible to receive any of the meager social services offered. We first learned about Minister Steven Brigham of Lakewood, New Jersey, in the New York Times. Minister Steve spends most of his ... more
Views: 2790New Jersey's legislative eggshells: Tiptoeing around property tax and school funding reform
Region: New JerseyDuring New Jersey's legislative debate on property tax reform, politicians have avoided mentioning certain subjects. I hope they aren't afraid to inform voters and taxpayers. We aren't delicate, we can handle the truth, and we shouldn't be shielded. Involving the public openly and broadly will make reform more achievable. These "top ten" underreported issues are being discussed on www.ValueNJ.or... more
Views: 3239Project Working Mom Helps Thousands of Parents Return to School
Region: New Jersey
Ann Marie always yearned for a college degree, but she had to put her dream on hold. She is a 25-year-old mother who works to support her two-year-old and seven-year-old step-daughter, while their dad has been deployed overseas. And in addition to caring for her own family, she also serves as power of attorney for her best friend’s young daughter while both parents serve in Iraq. “With... more
Views: 2748Adam Melzer, Youth Supervisor and Coach, Arrested for Child Porn
Region: New Jersey
Adam Melzer, 34, of Teaneck, New Jersey, has been arrested and charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child for allegedly asking four 16-18 year-old boys to give him naked pictures of themselves. Adam Melzer was the adult supervisor and one-time basketball coach for the four boys he asked to give him nude pictures. Melzer's asking and the taking of the pictures occurred between 2006-2007 at the youth... more
Views: 10508Casino Workers Unionize, Can't Get Contract
Region: New Jersey
Posted by Tula Connell to AFL-CIO NOW Blog Marybeth Litcholt has worked as a casino dealer at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City since 1987. After 21 years on the job, she makes $9 an hour. Meanwhile, her über boss, Donald Trump, the chairman and largest single shareholder in Trump Entertainment Resorts Inc., which owns the Trump Plaza, made $32 million in 2007. Trump’s approximated... more
Views: 662Animal Rescue Group Risks Lives to Save Animals in Most Dangerous City in America
Region: New Jersey
Guardians of Rescue, an organization dedicated to helping animals in need, is in the process of scouting a location for their newest chapter. They plan to set up an office in the most dangerous city in America, Camden, New Jersey. Through their efforts, they plan to provide humane education to the public, as well as help with micro-chipping animals, offering free vaccinations, providing food help, and engaging in trap-... more
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