What Recession? Underprivleged Kids Shop with SantaCops in Jersey City

 

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and Police Department officials announced today that despite the current economic recession, commercial businesses, police officers and the community have pulled together to host a Shop With a Cop shopping holiday spree for needy children.

The event, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Target (100 14th Street, Jersey City), will feature a number of Jersey City police officers who will take 20 underprivileged children shopping for toys and other goodies. The event is sponsored by Target and the East Precinct Police District under the command of Capt. Joseph Connors.

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Hoboken Pianist “Pamela Ross” to Perform at Merkin Concert Hall in NYC

By Evelyn Bonilla

Pianist Pamela Ross is no stranger to the big stages of New York City, having performed for 52 weeks on 42nd Street’s Theatre Row and stages throughout the U.S. and abroad she is an award-winning pianist, actress and writer. Her solo pieces on the piano and those played with an ensemble and other performers are “unique and special “in the way she delivers them. Ross has two award-winning one woman shows to her credit “Carreno” based on the tempestuous life of the great turn-of-the-century Venezuelan pianist, Teresa Carreno and “Goodbye Harry”-a tribute to her late father, both were written and performed by the talented Ross.

On December 18, 2011, Ross will once again grace a NYC stage with her performance at Kaufman Center/Merkin Concert Hall. She will be performing with the amazing Russian Cellist “Adrian Daurov”.

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Don’t Dumb it Down to Snag a Guy

 

By: Jane Atkinson

Recently, it was reported that Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger’s advice was to “dumb it down” if you wanted to snag your man.

Really?

Is this what fabulous, intelligent women are reduced to these days…. games?

Ya, I’m gonna pass on the millionaire, Patti, especially if he’s looking for a vacuous bimbette to serve as arm candy.

And gentlemen, I would be surprised if you weren’t questioning this as well. If you’re going to spend the next 20, 30 or 40 years with someone, wouldn’t you like to have an intelligent conversation once in awhile?

FULL DISCLOSURE: On my path to finding my perfect partner, on many occasions I thought, “What am I doing wrong?” In sheer frustration, I’m pretty sure I might have tried something as ridiculous as dumbing it down.

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4th grade students at St. Joseph of the Palisades Elementary School -West New York

Mrs. Luder’s 4th grade class did an excellent job creating models representing different ecosystems. Students used shoe boxes and other crafts for their projects. Projects, which are currently displayed outside the 4th grade classroom, include different environments, such as rainforests, deserts, and aquatic ecosystems. Fantastic job, 4th Grade!

Pictured in the photo: Kelvin Feliciano, Gabriela Rivera, Joseph De Los Santos, and Daniela Cabral

The Dinosaurs Are Coming- Secaucus 24 Acre Park Opening May 2012

Presenting the Dinosaur Creator,Mr Gsell's: Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and Secaucaus Mayor GonnelliPresenting his creation at the future site of the ‘Field Station: Dinosaurs a 24 acre educational park scheduled to open in May 2012 near Laurel Hill Park in Secaucus is the Exhibition Creator Guy G’sell, also in attendance was  Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli.

All photos by steveamack.com

Sunday, December 4th showing is just the begining of what will become a Jurasic Park in Hudson County with 31 life -sized, animatronic (mechanically controlled dinosaurs that will roam along natural trails.

300,000 VISITORS PREDICTED FOR DINOSAUR PARK

 A select group of paleontologists, educators, government officials and a few very lucky children were on hand  Sunday December 4th  as New Jersey welcomed  its first walking, breathing, roaring T-Rex to Secaucus and the future site of Field Station: Dinosaurs. After months of speculation, the official announcement will be made in Hudson County’s Laurel Hill Park against the backdrop of a 150-million year old rock formation and within sight of the new attraction’s dramatic, untamed twenty-acre property. Continue reading The Dinosaurs Are Coming- Secaucus 24 Acre Park Opening May 2012

Top Theme Party Tips for 2012- New Year’s Eve Theme Party -What a great idea!


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Inspiration for a party theme can come from anywhere -- masquerades, Jersey Shore, clothing -- but these tips will get you thinking

(NewsUSA) – Let’s face it. Theme parties are a blast. They can turn any combination of coworkers, family and friends into an enthusiastic crowd admiring creative decorations and inventive outfits. The best part? Party themes can be as far-fetched, classy or outrageous as you like.

Event planning experts suggest going beyond holidays and committing to themes with some integrity. After all, these party themes must be worthy of belonging to the apocalyptic 2012.  A New Year’s Eve theme party maybe a great idea for this holdiay season.

All celebrations can gain an unforgettable flair or stylish elegance by adhering to a theme for key elements — specifically cocktails, music and decor. From birthday parties and anniversaries to baby showers and engagement parties, themes can be specific or broad, but they can also be pricey.

Since we don’t all have access to the deep pockets necessary to afford celebrity planners like Mindy Weiss or David Tutera, here are some creative tips to help select the ideal 2012 party theme.

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Chromium-Laced Talk by Award-Winning Author Tom Belton at Main Library’s NJ Room on Saturday, 12/3

Protecting New Jersey’s Environment, From Cancer Alley to the New Garden State

won 2011 Honor Award from NJ Council for the Humanities

 

JAuthor Tom BeltonERSEY CITY, NJ   November 22, 2011 – With a prestigious award in tow, author Tom Belton will discuss and read from his book, Protecting New Jersey’s Environment, From Cancer Alley to the New Garden State, in the New Jersey Room of Jersey City’s Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, on Saturday, December 3 at 11 a.m.

A scientist with a 25-year career at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Belton’s muse came from his life, as stated in the New Jersey Council for the Humanities description for his award as a 2011 Honor Book, “His brother died of leukemia, his father of lymphoma. Thomas Belton wanted to find out why. Did growing up next to abandoned factories, swimming in polluted waters, playing atop buried hazardous waste have anything to do with it?” Continue reading Chromium-Laced Talk by Award-Winning Author Tom Belton at Main Library’s NJ Room on Saturday, 12/3

Local Students From Hudson County Work Toward Degrees at Pace University


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NEW YORK , NY (11/30/2011)(readMedia)– The following students have declared majors at Pace University in New York this fall: Elizabeth  Anwar from Hoboken is a junior this fall at Pace University’s New York City campus and has decided to major in Public Accounting.

Lauren Docktor from Hoboken is a junior this fall at Pace University’s New York City campus and has decided to major in Psychology. See more students
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