Monthly Archives: August 2009

General, What You are Reading

World’s Best Selling Books of all Times

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bookstack_200hOne can never have enough of books! Here is a list of some of the world’s best selling books of all times for all book lovers!

Bible:
The Bible is one of the topmost selling books of all times. This is divided into two sections – the Old Testament and the New Testament. There are many translations of the same that can be found in major bookstores. Currently, there are approximately 438 translations of the full Bible in various languages.

A Tale of Two Cities:
Charles Dickens is known for his great works and a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ is a fine example, which also ranks high as one the best selling books around the world. This historical novel is written during the time of the French Revolution. It is set against the backdrop of London, Paris, England and France.

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Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling-The Jokeman Cometh to the Bayonne Arts Factory

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A look at Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
By Evelyn Bonilla

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Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling appeard at Bayonne’s Art Factory on Friday, August 28th and brought a barrage of laughter. Well-known for his work as head writer and cast member for the top-rated morning-drive radio program, The Howard Stern Show, Martling is moving fast and making his own headlines all over the country.

A radio personality, stand-up comedian, comedy writer, singer-songwriter, author and actor this “cunning comedic personality” is rocking his blend of comedy in comedy clubs everywhere. Equipped with quick lighting humor and jokes that leave no stone unturned “sexual or otherwise”, Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling is virtually unstoppable! Continue reading Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling-The Jokeman Cometh to the Bayonne Arts Factory →

General, Our Community

Helping Children -Volunteers Needed for CASA

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Hudson County CASA is currently recruiting volunteers from all municipalities in Hudson County to represent foster children in the court system.

 CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and its volunteers speak for children in court, serve as fact finders for the judges, and safeguard the interests of the children while they are in the foster care system.

Their next information Session regarding the program and the role of its volunteers will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 6:00-7:00pm in Room # 901, in the Hudson County Administration Building at 595 Newark Avenue, in Jersey City. Please utilize the side or rear entrances as the main entrance of the building is locked after 5 p.m.

Hudson County has more than 700 children in foster care and most have been removed from their homes due to abuse and neglect.

 For further information, please call (201) 795-9855 or e-mail mveenhof@hudsoncountycasa.org

 

General, Our Community

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER OF PAJAMA PROGRAM – Invites You to Its First Fundraising Celebration

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pillow-talk-charity-event~Inspired by the 1959 Film Starring Rock Hudson & Doris Day~

Jersey City, N.J. – The New Jersey Chapter of Pajama Program will be hosting its first annual Pillow Talk Cocktail Party inspired by the famous 1950s movie, Pillow Talk, starring Rock Hudson and Doris Day. The event will be held on Saturday evening, September 12th, 2009 at Cside Restaurant in the Harborside Financial Center on the Jersey City waterfront. Advance tickets may be purchased for $100, and will be available at the door for $125.

The three-hour cocktail party will feature a menu and cocktails inspired by the era, to dancing and a silent auction featuring great prizes. This is the first event for the New Jersey Chapter, which is the largest in the country, to help raise funds to support Pajama Program’s mission of distributing new pajamas and books to vulnerable children – many in foster care, homeless shelters, and domestic abuse shelters in all 21 New Jersey counties.

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"Site Seeing", Travel

TRAVEL- World’s Weirdest Hotels – Budget Travel

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crazy_exteriorRiver View Observer’s “Site Seeing” Bringing you interesting posts from arount the internet

Budget Travel has put together an impressive list of Weird Hotels from around the world.

Pictured above Hang Nga Guest House and Art Gallery, a complex that more than earns its local nickname, the Crazy House. (Courtesy upyernoz/Flickr)

To view all of the photo’s World’s Weirdest Hotels, Part Deux

More Travel Stories         Cruise Ship Ratings and Reviews

Cover Story

Put on Your Dancing Shoes and Let’s Dance!

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aug-cover-photo-1-rvo-092Channeling Your Inner Fred and Ginger!
By Sally Deering

Press your nose against the glass of that storefront next to the dry cleaners or peer into that dimly-lit loft above the take-out joint and you’re likely to see everyday people from all walks of life gliding, dipping, shimmying and swiveling in their search for their inner Fred and Ginger.
America’s got dance fever, so put on your Blue Suedes, dust off the record player and let’s dance!
Ever since “Dancing with the Stars,”“So You Think You Can Dance,” and “America’s Got Talent!,” hit the airwaves, couch-potatoes everywhere, who wouldn’t know a Meringue from a Lemon Meringue are kicking off their fuzzy slippers and Mamboing around the coffee table.
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"Site Seeing"

Have You seen the Photo, That Has Women From Around The World Responding With Positive Results?

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River View Observer “Site Seeing ” Bringing you interesting posts from around the internet”– A photo of a plus size model for a story about feeling comfortable in your own skin has resonated with women readers in Glamour Magazine’s September issue.

The photo which appeared on page 194 seems to have proven what women have known all the long- and Madison Avenue in the past has refused to convey  – Women come in all shapes, colors, and sizes.

READ the story from NEWSER Source -Read more to see the photo enlarged

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Dining

Man Without A Kitchen -Our Guide to Excellent Dining in Hudson County

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herb-fluke-photo1man-without-kit-logo1By Herb Fluke

 

 Here is a restaurant  list I will be updating every month by adding new restaurants in our  River View Observer Print publication and here at riverviewobserver.com

Try one of these fine restuarants for a delicious night out.- Enjoy Herb 

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Art Views

Art Views -A Look at Artist Duda Penteado

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World Renown Jersey City Artist gives Back to the Community
The River View Observer first met artist Duda Penteado 10 years ago when he was involved with opening the now established Hope Center Arts Academy of Jersey City.
What was evident while interviewing him back then was his unwavering commitment to that project, and how he felt it would benefit the community.
Throughout his career this talented, and gifted artist has never lost sight of that belief; that art, benefits the community.
    For over a decade Duda Penteado has done extensive community
work utilizing the arts, both in the New York Metro Area, and abroad, and that is why there are many who feel Penteado should be called “The People’s Artist”.

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Dining

Could Your Recipe Earn You $25,000?

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 recipe-contest-photo(Family Features) If your family thinks you have a winning recipe, they could be right. Enter an original recipe into the French’s Foods Live National Cook-Off and you could win $25,000.

How It Works
Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe that makes your family’s mouth water. Entering is easy, and you can encourage friends and family to vote for your recipe submission online.

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