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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. »
Today is Guy Fawkes Day
An often vilified would-be terrorist of British history, Guy Fawkes was foiled on November 5th, 1605, yet his attempt to do away with the government embodies the righteous principle of rebellion from a notoriously corrupt and abusive government that has risen to power. »
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