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Haiku Contest Highlights National Punctuation Day
PINOLE, Calif. – Last year, National Punctuation Day held a baking contest, but this year event organizers are trying something a little more literary. »
The Animals Have Taken Over Twitter At Turtle Back Zoo
WEST ORANGE – Just can’t get enough of the animals at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo? Then be sure to follow @TurtleBackZoo on Twitter! For the month of September, the zoo’s residents will take on the tweeting. »
One Volcano And 18 Volunteers Give One For The “Scooter”
UNION -- The reawakening of the volcano Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland may have caused no shortage of chaos around the globe, but Union County’s Phil Rizzuto Park is a little cleaner because of it. »
“Slam Dunk the Junk” Campaign Reminds NJ Residents To Put Trash Where It Belongs
TRENTON — New Jersey Clean Communities, the state’s only broad-based comprehensive litter abatement program, today announced that it’s Slam Dunk the Junk public information campaign, launched last year, will continue through 2010. »
Humorist Brent Burns Drills BP
"Drill, drill, drill, but don't spill, spill, spill" is songwriter and humorist Brent Burns' response to the BP oil spill. Doing what he does best, Burns has made a scathing indictment of the oil giant in his song and music video, "Drill, Drill, Drill." »
Soda Bottle Bombs Are A Danger
STATE – An email making the rounds that warns of the dangers of soda pop bottle bombs is not a hoax. »
Michael, Isabella Were The Most Popular NJ Baby Names In 2009
STATE -- The Social Security Administration recently announced the most popular baby names in New Jersey for 2009. »
War Veterans Transform Uniforms Into Art
NEWARK—The Newark Public Library is featuring artwork created by veterans in the exhibition, “The Combat Paper Project: Healing through Art.” The exhibition highlights art on paper made from military uniforms, and may be viewed from April 1 through June 26 in the third floor gallery of the Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark. »
Defendant Busted For Bringing Marijuana To Court
LINDEN – An Elizabeth man who was a defendant in a court case was arrested for bringing marijuana to Linden Municipal Court on Monday, police said. »
Corzine-Cryan al-Qaida Connection
STATE -- Campaign finance records show that an alleged al-Qaida member who grew up in New Jersey received $75 as an election day worker for Gov. Jon Corzine's campaign in 2005. »
Wild Weekend Weather
STATE -- Residents of Linden and Rahway heard a tremendous boom at about 9 a.m. Sunday, but officials say it was just thunder from the incredible storm that struck all weekend. Pouring rain and fierce winds triggered flood warnings, downed trees, closed roads and stopped trains across New Jersey. The National Weather Service clocked wind... »
Plainfield Police Scandal Confirmed
Martin Hellwig also allegedly used a police vehicle to drive to the male prostitute's house in North Jersey while on duty. Kane confirmed the legitimacy of documents purported to be a police report and copies of e-mail messages between Hellwig and the alleged hooker, Jason Taylor. »
Court Rules “In God We Trust” Constitutional
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrases “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency do not violate the Constitution’s separation of church and state. »
AAA Teams With Travel Channel To Make ‘America’s Worst Driver’ Better
FLORHAM PARK -- AAA and the Travel Channel have teamed up to help rehabilitate the bad habits of some of America’s worst drivers. The two iconic brands will partner in the new reality series “America’s Worst Driver,” premiering Sunday, March 14, at 10 p.m. »
Preacher Pocketed Parcel Payment
UNION COUNTY -- A Westfield minister who pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud before Superior Court Judge Stuart Peim is scheduled sentencing for April 9, according to state Attorney General Paula T. Dow. »
Disgraced Cop Charges Dropped
UNION COUNTY -- Tina Renna, president Union County Watchdog Association, is demanding answers from Westfield officials concerning the dismissal of two disorderly persons charges filed against a politically-connected police officer. »
Court Upholds Prison Ban On Dungeons & Dragons
CHICAGO, Ill. – A Wisconsin inmate serving a life sentence for murder will not be able to play the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in prison. »
Study Confirms That Shark “Virgin Births” Can Produce Viable Offspring
STONY BROOK, N.Y.—Shark pups born to virgin mothers can survive over the long-term, according to new research published Jan. 25 in the Journal of Heredity. The study shows for the first time that some virgin births can result in viable offspring. »
Have You Ever Wanted To Be A Character In A Novel?
RALEIGH, N.C.—Love those old detective stories and film noir with the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre? Well now you can star in a personalized detective novel, the second in a series from writer Geno Vincenzo and YourNovel.com. »
For The Visually Impaired, Braille Continues To Evolve To Transform Their Lives
TRENTON—If asked to name a 12-year-old—any 12-year-old, boy or girl – who created something that is such an important part of people’s lives that it is used every day all over the world, many people would probably shrug their shoulders and give a blank look. »
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