Lou Dobbs might be off the CNN Network, but he still lives in New Jersey. The fiery populist well known for his advocacy for immigration reform may yet take an official stance on migration reform, specifically migratory birds. New Jersey is hip deep in the droppings of Canadian Geese, birds protected under the Federal Migratory [...]
Therapeutic Dogs Help Heal Our Elderly
By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
The effects of pets on people are undeniable. Studies say pets can lower the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and calm autistic children. Anyone who has had a pet can attest to the emotional bond between man and animal, as well as the physical one that is [...]
Crazed Fan or Just Plain Crazy?
By Veronica MacDonald Ditko
An Accidental Anthropologist
Famous ties to Wyckoff are many - The Jonas Brothers, Tara Reid, etc. - but the most tangible one to me is Constantine Maroulis, the former American Idol finalist who is now star of the Broadway show “Rock of Ages,” a musical homage to 80’s [...]
The success of Oakland’s Daniel Patterson at the Borgata Poker Tournament this past weekend provides an opportunity to see how the sport has evolved in society over the past decade. The No Limit Hold’em Tournament had players from along the Eastern seaboard competing, and Dan ended the tournament ranked as the 11th over all winner.
Poker [...]
How to Double the Power of Your Tax Refund
Filing your taxes may be a dreaded chore, but receiving your refund is a wonderful reward. What you do with a refund is up to you, but here are some ideas that may make your tax refund twice as valuable.
Double your savings
Perhaps you’d like to use your [...]
There’s a reason why parents and grandparents remind younger generations not to, “air your dirty laundry in public”. The idiom is meant as a reminder that if you do not want your personal life to be the topic of gossip, it’s best to keep it private.
Perhaps this is advice that Mayor Ken Pringle of Belmar [...]
Better Business Bureau’s throughout the country are taking the initiative in alerting consumers to scams related to the 2010 census. Some scams involve emails soliciting sensitive data that could be used for identity theft, and others utilize cold calling techniques. The scams can also involve people coming to your door pretending to be census workers.
It [...]
New New Jersey ATV Laws
As Jon Corzine and Chris Christie are both packing up, one to move in and the other out, New Jersey government continues to carry on. Residents who have enjoyed the use of their snowmobiles this season, or look forward to riding ATVs this spring, should know pending legislation would require [...]
TunnelRat, identified as John Doe in recent court proceedings, has yet to be publicly identified. Refusing to be silenced by New Jersey Superior Court Judge James Hurley, TunnelRat has resurfaced with all his previous posts intact.
This month the New Jersey Commission on Bullying in Schools released a 66-page report on how to further reduce bullying in schools. The report estimates that implementation of their 22 recommendations would cost $1,500,000. Approximately $900,000 would go to the establishment, staffing and supplying of three TAC (Technical Assistance Centers) sites. These sites would be [...]
Dog Run For Oakland Update November 2009 by Ryan Robinson
Lots has changed since the previous update and the idea and the progression of a dog run looks better and better. Over the past two months, the town has thought about, had a conference about, asked the public about, and will soon be buying Pleasureland (Heritage [...]
A report by the Pew Center released in Novemeber listed New Jersey as one of ten states as being at risk of a fiscal calamity.
A recap of past achievements and plans for future development of Oakland’s Recreation Program…
A beautiful gray-and-white cat watched us from a field across the street for a week before venturing into our yard. “Porsche” wanted to come inside but…
Brandy Sacco of Franklin Lakes enters the online genealogy research market with the launch of ourFamily•ology - a new web based platform for expert and beginner genealogists.
Some helpful tips to determine if you have the flu or a cold…Of course check with your doctor…
The incumbents Pat Pignatelli and Chris Visconti will be returning to the town council after defeating their Democratic challengers.
Scarecrows look a lot friendlier today, even cheery. There are a few Scarecrow festivals in the Midwest each fall…
The Ramapo Reserves, with Vincent Farinella as moderator, sponsored the recent debate between Republican and Democratic contenders for town council.
