The days of giving a ship a name with meaning may soon be a thing of the past. It seems only inevitable that the USS Microsoft, or the USS PizzaHut, will become the norm as naming rights help foot the bill for navy vessels in the same way Metlife and […]
On April 17, 2012 as a result on a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Avenue for erratic driving, Ptl. Harvey arrested a 46 year old Franklin Lakes resident for driving under the influence of alcohol. She was transported to HQ where she submitted samples of her breath for chemical testing […]
Thanks to Leo McGuire for sending in these videos of a Black Bear in his backyard. Below the videos is the Borough Message about dealing with the bear population.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail By Cheryl Strayed New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2012 As Reviewed By Ted Odenwald Cheryl Strayed’s surname is basically a self-imposed label which she took legally when she divorced. “I had diverged, digressed, wandered, and become wild. I didn’t embrace […]
Jessica Leon Picinich owner of Picinich Photography in Oakland captures some great photos of nature in Oakland. To see more of Jessica’s work click here and to join her facebook page click here.
The following was taken from a post on a local blog by a member registered with the username, Seminore. It’s being re-posted here with permission, but The Journal has edited it just slightly. Originally posted as one long paragraph, The Journal took the liberty to format it in a more poetic […]
