On July 31, 2010 Ptl. Bart Pagerie conducted a motor vehicle stop on Ramapo Valley Road after observing the vehicle disregard a red light. As the officer approached the car, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver and the vehicle’s passenger compartment. After […]
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 –> […]
