We are a nation of consumers, and as such we like our labels. With food we need to know if it is sugar free, caffeine free, or fat free. With religion we need to know is it Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or Hindu. With politics we need to know if it’s […]
Martin Luther King Day may be a good time to take stock of the issue of prejudice in New Jersey. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the few agencies in the country monitoring hate groups, New Jersey is presently ranked 3rd — having moved up a notch […]
The first regular council meeting of 2012 in Oakland, NJ was dominated by appointments to various local commissions and committees. This also included appointments for professional services, and these annual appointments provide an opportunity to examine government reform efforts in New Jersey. It is of no surprise that many private […]
badass: (slang) a person whose extreme attitudes, behavior or appearance are admirable The celebration of Martin Luther King Day on January 16th is an important holiday for an important figure in American history. In addition to the advancements in civil rights and American values that King achieved during his lifetime, […]
Valentine’s Day is coming, and The Journal is posting a list of 10 ideas to help celebrate the day. The list is going up early because most of the ideas don’t involve much money, but may involve a little extra time. This list is compilation from different sources; we’ve expanded […]
12 Things for a Better New You Year Be More Curious Wonder more about things. Whether it’s art, music, politics or science, be more curious. Ask a few additional “whys” and then go seek the answers. Make a Pilgrimage A pilgrimage is usually associated with a holy place, but you […]
