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Oct 27, 2013
McFeatters: Uruguay's plans for legal pot
The Record
Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service. All of this sounds well-intentioned but difficult to enforce. LAW enforcement, drug policy experts and consumers of illegal drugs have long speculated on the ...
Comment
Oct 26, 2013
Goldberg: Obama skips Syria, focuses on Iran
The Record
RECENTLY, I've been spending some time with a group of Israeli ex-generals (and American policymakers), talking about, among other things, the appropriate American response to the Iranian nuclear program. These ex-generals (most of them pragmatic to the point ...
Comment
Oct 25, 2013
Lowry: Math teachers have always been heroes
Herald News
Two math teachers who died too soon.
Comment
Fishbein: Student safety is everybody’s job
The Ridgewood News
Superintendent's Corner from Oct. 25 edition of The Ridgewood News.
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AIM Jefferson/AIM Vernon: Word Around Town, Oct. 25, 2013
Aim Jefferson
“A cardiovascular and nutrition program was implemented into the Vernon High School’s curriculum as an elective by Scott Berge, physical education and health teacher. In the four years it has ...
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AIM Vernon: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 25, 2013
Aim Vernon
Thumbs Down to the individuals who removed reelection lawn signs for Rizzuto, Dunn, and Wetzel from the entrance of Lake Panorama and also demolished a large sign on the intersection of Rt. 565 and Drew Mountain Road. Shame on you.
Comment
AIM Jefferson: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 25, 2013
Aim Jefferson
Thumbs Down to the so-called soccer coach/referee. All our kids try very hard. They don't need your screaming over and over again from the sideline! Remember that this is REC. - not the national team!
Comment
Oct 24, 2013
AIM West Milford: Word Around Town, Oct. 24, 2013
Aim West Milford
"The West Milford library space is a new issue the council will vote on before a new library is complete. Shared space of the library with municipal offices is on the table. How do you feel about the issue?"
Comment
Nutley opinion: Three Michaels and a Mary
Nutley Sun
Aside from the desire to serve our community, there is another commonality among the board members of the Nutley Historical Society. There are three Michaels.
Comment
AIM West Milford: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 24, 2013
Aim West Milford
Thumbs Down to the W.M H.S. how are you going to enforce a drug testing when you do not enforce the rules of conduct that you have now?
Comment
Essex County Tales: Halloween origins
Nutley Sun
When I was a child growing up in Nutley I couldn’t wait for Halloween, planning next year's costume before the current year’s even dried from all too frequent October rain. The anticipation of being whatever you wanted for an evening and just having fun is what ...
Comment
Belleville opinion: Prezioso back in the air; Clint Eastwood dines in Silver Lake
Belleville Times
What’s Silver Lake’s “Fly Boy” up to now?
Comment
Our health system needs a cure
Twin-Boro News
I know it’s going to seem silly to say this, but sometimes, as I listen to the debate over our health care system, I wonder how much progress we’ve really made since Doctor Grimes used to ...
Comment
There might be a pill for what ails you but…
Pascack Valley Community Life
I’ve been quite fortunate in several areas of my life, one of those being that for the first six decades, I moved through my day without having to take any kind of pill. Well, that is not entirely true. Having come down with arthritis in my early 40s, the ...
Comment
Oct 23, 2013
This year, Halloween may be the scariest of all
Ridgewood Suburban News
With a dysfunctional government that has an approval rating hovering around single digits and our country involved in a war in the Middle East that has gone on for double-digit years without any end in sight, it's a scary time. But fortunately we still have ...
Comment
Oct 21, 2013
Doblin: Wedding bells for gay couples finally sound
The Record
Today, in Newark, Jersey City, Asbury Park or perhaps in all three cities, same-sex couples will wed. If wedding bells are chiming, bells are ringing in Governor Christie's ears. One man cannot stop justice.
Comment
Oct 20, 2013
Bernstein: Don't let the rest of the GOP off the hook
The Record
Jonathan Bernstein is a political scientist who writes about American politics. This appeared in The Washington Post. TWO important notes on the limits of roll-call votes and the breaking of the "Hastert Rule" — the commitment to allow House votes only on ...
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Oct 19, 2013
Brendan Gill guest editorial: Raise the wage
The Montclair Times
When we go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a "Yes" vote on Public Question Number 2 will raise the minimum wage - a modest, $1 increase - across New Jersey. Approving this ballot measure will ...
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Thomasson: Government crises aren't over
The Record
Inflexibility against all odds and reason is a prescription for political disaster. MY REPUBLICAN father used to say that conservatism was looking for stairs to walk down rather than a window to jump out. It ...
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Oct 18, 2013
Lowry: Republicans' implosion felt in Jersey
Herald News
When he gets to Washington, New Jersey's new Senator-elect Cory Booker, D-Newark, should send Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a big fat welcoming gift, something along the lines of a carton of the finest and strongest and spiciest tea he can find. Booker, who becomes ...
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AIM Jefferson: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 18, 2013
Aim Jefferson
Thumbs Down to what's left |of the Democrats in town. Where are the Buono campaign signs? I only see one in town. Where were the Booker signs?
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AIM Vernon: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 18, 2013
Aim Vernon
Thumbs Up to Miranda Marzorati for making Vernon Varsity Cheerleading. We could not have asked for a better person to join our team. We are looking forward to a great year.
Comment
Oct 17, 2013
See C-Span, see a sea of hypocrisy
Ridgewood Suburban News
Lolling around trying to take my mind off my borderline pneumonia, I found a way to feel even sicker. I tuned in to C-Span, the gavel-to-gavel coverage of our government at work. Actually "at work" is a misnomer. What I watched in absolute fascination is a ...
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AIM West Milford: Word Around Town, Oct. 17, 2013
Aim West Milford
“West Milford recycling coordinator David Stires addressed the council on the problem of only 29 percent of residents recycling. The taxpayer will pay a price for the lack of effort. Profit ...
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AIM West Milford: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 17, 2013
Aim West Milford
Thumbs Down to the community well system off Lakeside Road, leaks under the road, torn up asphalt, band aid fixes, enough is enough, decommission these relics and drill personal wells, this is water we are talking about, West Milford, State of NJ, help!
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Montclairvoyant: Brace yourself for bracelets and a brace of construction
The Montclair Times
DEAR MONTCLAIRVOYANT, Where's the gratitude? Sincerely, Searching on Seneca
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Bloomfield opinion: Gandhi concert
Bloomfield Life
Oct. 2 marked what would have been the 144th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Oct. 2 is also the International Day of Non-Violence.
Comment
What it was like to be young in the autumn
Twin-Boro News
In the autumn, when the days grow shorter and the trees turn to the colors of an artist’s palette, I miss the pungent odor of burning leaves that once hung in the air like the lingering, ...
Comment
Nutley opinion: Pattie Williams
Nutley Sun
Nutley is chock full of folks who have lived here their entire lives, and Pattie Williams is one of them.
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Belleville opinion: Travel soccer team undefeated; events planned in November
Belleville Times
Did you know that the Girls U13 Travel Soccer team, the Belleville Strikers, have just won their fifth straight game out of five with a record of 5-0-0 at School Number 8 where they play their home games? T
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Oct 16, 2013
Montclairvoyant: Is 'Master Plan' the movie coming to a (massive) screen
The Montclair Times
U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, who represents half our town, blamed both "the hard right" and "the hard left" for the government shutdown. Given that "the hard right" is solely to blame, why the outrageously false equivalence? Sincerely, G.O. Peeved The ...
Comment
Oct 14, 2013
Doblin: No place for 'apartheid' in education report
The Record
IF YOU THROW a Molotov cocktail, you will get attention. You won't get respect. Last week, Record Staff Writer Leslie Brody wrote about a new report issued by the Rutgers Institute on Education Law and Policy that shows the lack of racial diversity in many New ...
Comment
Oct 12, 2013
Opinion: Campaign funding limits should remain intact
The Record
Already, too many powerful special interests call the tune that our politicians dance to. THE Supreme Court is contemplating removing the limit on individual campaign contributions at the federal level. If the ...
Comment
Assaf: Beware the dangers of hookah
Herald News
Underage smoking should be discouraged.
Comment
Oct 11, 2013
Lowry: Buono still has plenty of fight left
Herald News
Buono has done Jersey a service by challenging Christie
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AIM Jefferson/AIM Vernon: Word Around Town, Oct. 11, 2013
Aim Jefferson
“What is your favorite fall activity?”
Comment
AIM Vernon: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 11, 2013
Aim Vernon
Thumbs Up to the administration at the 7th and 8th grade school in Vernon. It is about time these students start dressing to the dress code that has been in place for years.
Comment
Oct 10, 2013
AIM West Milford: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 10, 2013
Aim West Milford
Thumbs Up to James aka Hummus Boss. Live long, eat hummus! Mrs. Hummus Boss
Comment
Saying goodbye to a man named Mo
Twin-Boro News
Even though you know it’s "just a movie" it’s hard sometimes – especially if you’re a sentimental guy like me – to hold back a tear. That’s when, for example, Shane rides off into the ...
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Nutley opinion: Suzanne Hagert
Nutley Sun
Like so many of Nutley’s volunteers, Nutley Historical Society Vice President Suzanne Hagert’s family history goes quite far back in our town.
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Nutley Focus On Faith: Surviving the waves on the ocean of life
Nutley Sun
Reflections by pastors from houses of worship in Nutley.
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Bloomfield opinion: Suspenseful thriller
Bloomfield Life
Perception can be more important than reality.
Comment
AIM West Milford: Word Around Town, Oct. 10, 2013
Aim West Milford
“The first annual poker run was held at the Apshawa Fire house. How did you like it and what would you like to see for next year?”
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Belleville opinion: Boy Scout holds senior citizens prom
Belleville Times
It makes my heart warm when a young person does good deeds. This person’s name is Vincent Lamparello, who is doing an Eagle Scout project.
Comment
The education of an occasionally hungry actress
Pascack Valley Community Life
No nation has ever completely eradicated from its population the scourge of poverty. Today, a new awareness of the plight of far too many has sprouted from the realities of the day: the economic collapse, the mortgage scandals, the hurricanes, the fires, the ...
Comment
Oct 09, 2013
Music really does make the world go around
Ridgewood Suburban News
Music has always been a wonderful way to express ourselves. Some of us have the talent to perform, play an instrument, sing or dance, but almost all of us derive pure pleasure in simply listening to music. It literally moves us. We are stirred by patriotic ...
Comment
Oct 07, 2013
Community Op-Ed: Montclair resident sounds off on CentroVerde, planning board
The Montclair Times
Jason DeSalvo shares his thoughts with The Times.
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Doblin: Steve Lonegan: Leader or tweeter
The Record
He's a leader, not a tweeter. You got to love Steve Lonegan. That was his message during a U.S. Senate debate with Cory Booker taped in Trenton on Friday. Booker is the undisputed king of ...
Comment
Oct 06, 2013
Shelly: Obamacare exchanges open with glitches, and that's great news.
The Record
Barbara Shelly writes for the Kansas City Star. THE NEW online health insurance marketplaces, brought to you courtesy of the Affordable Care Act, were a mess on Tuesday. Many people labored for hours to get a look at the products available, and some never ...
Comment
Oct 05, 2013
McFeatters: In energy production, U.S. is no. 1
The Record
At the October meeting of the North American Gas Forum, government experts said the United States is on track to becoming an exporter of natural gas by 2040. I KNOW you are so disgusted with what is going on ...
Comment
Oct 04, 2013
Lowry: Wanting in liberty and justice
Herald News
The breakdown in our basic institutions
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AIM Jefferson/AIM Vernon: Word Around Town Oct. 4, 2013
Aim Jefferson
After the Naval Yard shootings New Jerseyans were asked in a Rutgers“Eagleton poll if they would support a ban on .50 caliber rifles and 65 percent said yes. Would support that ban?
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AIM Jefferson: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 4, 2013
Aim Jefferson
Thumbs Down to the rude person who wrote the letter about displaying the American Flag at night. I am sorry for not knowing the regulations for displaying our flag, but the un-American way you called someone ignorant for trying to be patriotic, shows your ...
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Glen Rock's Backyard Environmentalist: Sustainable lawn care
Glen Rock Gazette
Column from Oct. 4 edition of Glen Rock Gazetee focuses on lawn care.
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AIM Vernon: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 4, 2013
Aim Vernon
Thumbs Up to the principal in Glen Meadow for enforcing the dress code. It’s ridiculous what these kids come to school wearing. And by the way to the parents who complained, it’s in the handbook, as well as common sense.
Comment
Oct 03, 2013
Belleville Times' Helen Maguire was an institution around here
Belleville Times
The late Helen Maguire was an institution around here She was feisty, yet understanding. Tough, but compassionate. Determined and unnerving. This was Helen Maguire, in a nutshell. She was the heart and ...
Comment
Nutley Focus On Faith: In God's divine plan, there is no Plan B
Nutley Sun
Reflections by pastors from houses of worship in Nutley.
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Nutley Focus On Faith: It's man, not God, who has changed
Nutley Sun
Reflections by pastors from houses of worship in Nutley.
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Belleville opinion: Thanks to everyone who helped make Just a Party a success
Belleville Times
This has to be one of the best Just a Party events ever.
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Nutley-Belleville opinion: Christopher Columbus
Nutley Sun
Columbus Day was declared a national holiday by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1937. Like the Fourth of July and Memorial Day, it recognizes the vision and courage of all that is America.
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AIM West Milford: The Thumbs Tell It, Oct. 3, 2013
Aim West Milford
Thumbs Down to again trying to force religious images on town property, we do not want another fiasco. Keep your own mangers and menorahs, etc. on your own places of worship. It’s been proven a Christmas tree is not a religious symbol.
Comment
AIM West Milford: Word Around Town, Oct. 3, 2013
Aim West Milford
“West Milford High School presented a seminar on anti-bullying, hosted by Coach Randy Nathan. The dangers of bullying in sports were emphasized. How do you feel about the effort to combat ...
Comment
Nutley opinion: Couple welcomes everyone
Nutley Sun
Two valuable members of the Nutley Historical Society are the married team of Ellie and Mike Slomkowski.
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Bloomfield opinion: Curb student debt
Bloomfield Life
Today, Americans owe nearly $1 trillion in student debt, a 310 percent increase from 2000.
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Essex County Tales: Bully Prevention - just one month?
Nutley Sun
As I said a year ago, I was constantly bullied in school, from elementary to high school. At one time I thought this was just my problem in Nutley and I was singled out. As the topic keeps coming up I'm learning and discovering I was not the only one and this ...
Comment
Oct 02, 2013
Let's hear a shout-out for the Redskins
Ridgewood Suburban News
The old furor about sports team mascot names is currently catching more negative press these days. Sensitivity is again being stirred up about "miscasting" of American Indians as marauders, fierce and vicious. The Washington Redskins have become the center of ...
Comment
Sep 30, 2013
Doblin: Time for Christie to let all couples say 'I do'
The Record
Choosing a spouse is not putting a deck on the back of the house. It does not require zoning meetings or community support. Heterosexual couples take for granted that they can meet, fall in love and decide to marry. Gay couples can do that in 13 states and the ...
Comment
Sep 28, 2013
Dvorak: Adults annoy and act out like kids, too
The Record
WE WERE trying to enjoy our green bean crispers with spicy dip at the Applebee's in Northern Virginia, but the dude was distracting. Shouts. Guffaws. Obscenities. He'd switch from cursing at the football game on the big screen to sucking down his beer. And ...
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