The federal government’s “Race To The Top” educational reform program has the title for a great reality television show, and New Jersey provided that dramatic ending to a questionable season that involved billions of dollars in prizes. New Jersey’s Star Ledger is reporting that what appears to be a clerical […]
Coronado National Forest Chiricahua National Monument, Willcox, AZ By Jim DeLillo Red dust kicked up behind my wheels as I hugged the inner curve of the dirt road. Through the passenger-side window on my right, I could just make out the 1500-foot drop to the gorge below. I was glad […]
Last week’s water main break has been cleaned up at the RBARI no-kill animal shelter in Oakland, but donations are still needed to get RBARI back on its feet…or paws. Items most desparately needed: DRY DOG FOOD: Adult: Nutro, Science Diet, Purina One/Pro Plan Puppy: Nutro, Science Diet, Pedigree Bedding, […]
Fred Thompson. Teaching the Pig to Dance: A Memoir of Growing Up and Second Chances. New York: Crown Forum, 2010 as reviewed by Ted Odenwald Many fans of TV’s “Law and Order” will recognize Fred Thompson as the senior lawyer with southern roots; followers of politics may recognize him as […]
Here is the second public opinion poll conducted by Ryan Robinson. OAKLAND, NJ PUBLIC OPINION POLL ABOUT TOWN ISSUES (Taken 8/9/10- 8/10/10, 8/13/10, 8/16/10, and online since 8/10) MARGIN OF ERROR IS +/- 9.62% 1. What is your age? -18-25 –> 2.91% -26-34 –> 1.94% -35-45 –> 20.39% -46-55 –> […]
Business is good, perhaps the economy in general still stinks, but business is good when it helps support a local economy in diverse and creative ways. Topcon Medical Systems announced in April it’s move from Paramus to Oakland, and this July hosted the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Topcon Medical Systems, […]
