Archive for June, 2011

NEW BRUNSWICK -- To pay homage to all that it means to be a true female rock-star, The Court Tavern will host The Girls of Rock, a four-band show featuring some of the best New Jersey bands that have women with attitude among their ranks, on Friday, June 24, at 9 p.m. »

Next time you're tempted to lecture your kids about wasting too much time on video games, first check out which games they're playing – it turns out they may actually be learning important life lessons. »

SOUTH AMBOY -- The South Amboy Branch YMCA will host a free basketball clinic in partnership with Fundamental B-Ball, LLC and Coach Rich Brunson on Monday, June 27. »

Dear EarthTalk: I thought “farm raised” was the way to go when buying fish, to avoid mercury contamination. But are there other concerns about farm raised that make some fish a poor choice for good health? »

HIGHLAND PARK -- The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County invites you to “Singles Summer Fest” for Jewish singles ages 45-60 on Sunday, July 10 from 8-10:30 p.m. at Mei Garden Cuisine, 229 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park. »

CRANFORD—Learn about “Musical Instruments from Around the World” at the Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue on Wednesday, June 22, at 7:30 p.m. »

HILLSIDE – Charlene Walker of Community Access Unlimited has been named the 2011 New Jersey Direct Support Professional of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). »

SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Branch YMCA extended a special congratulations to several Y employees that graduated this month. »

LINDEN -- Diana Perrine of Linden School No. 10 reflects on the meaning of Flag Day and the sacrifice our armed forces make every day »

EDISON -- Shawn Zwonar of Edison, an engineering science student who graduated from Middlesex County College in May, received the 2010-2011 Edison Chamber of Commerce/Annamae Baerenbach Annual Business Scholarship. The award was presented at the chamber’s annual meeting June 14. »

President Obama demonstrates his utter contempt for the American people — and the law — when he says the War Powers Resolution does not apply to his intervention in Libya because, as the White House put it, “U.S. operations do not involve sustained fighting or active exchanges of fire with hostile forces, nor do... »

I’d like to send what we have in Vermont to Texas. Rain – lots of it. So much that here in Montpelier, streets, basements and businesses have been awash. »

Listen closely and what you will hear, beneath the babble of political chatter and other mindless political noises distracting you from what’s really going on, are the dying squeals of the Fourth Amendment. »

MIAMI, Fla. – South Amboy native Jack McKeon has once again been called upon to manage the Florida Marlins. »

TRENTON – Members of several public employee unions marched on the State House again today, in the so-called “Second Battle of Trenton” organized by the New Jersey Education Association. However, the Revolutionary War-themed protest did little to deter the state Senate from passing the controversial pension and health care benefit reform bill. »

TRENTON - An Englewood doctor with a medical office in Jersey City was indicted today on charges that he defrauded the Medicaid program, illegally distributed narcotic painkillers, and attempted to hire men to kill three people: his wife, his lover and a business partner, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen... »

As many of you may have already heard, Bruce Springsteen’s ‘big man’ Clarence Clemons passed away after having a stroke last week ... »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) joined Senators Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Patty Murray (D-MI) to introduce legislation last week that would protect the reproductive rights of women in the military. »

(StatePoint) When it comes to losing weight, most Americans are impatient, seeking to shed pounds as quickly as possible. But many traditional diet and exercise plans often lead to disappointment and frustration -- and can even make you less healthy. »

MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- David A. Papi, Director-Health Officer of the Middlesex County Public Health Department, has announced his retirement effective July 1. »