This week in “Site Seeing” we look at a site called Kevin Kelly’s Street Use…Here is how he describes his site:
 This site features the ways in which people modify and re-create technology. Herein a collection of personal modifications, folk innovations, street customization, ad hoc alterations, wear-patterns, home-made versions and indigenous ingenuity. In short — stuff as it is actually used, and not how its creators planned on it being used. As William Gibson said, “The street finds its own uses for things.” I welcome suggestions of links, and contributions from others to include in this compendium. — KK
We have your  best picks for 2009 in Hudson County’s People to watch, places to go and services to use in 2009
 BEST CATERING FACILITY -Casino -In – The Park; Lincoln Park, Jersey City 201 -333-1045 and Shore Casino; Municipal Marina, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 732-291-4300
BEST DOG GROOMERS– Groomingdale’s Pet Washing & Grooming 351 2nd St, Jersey City, New Jersey ( NJ ) 07302-2669 (201) 659-5559 You will always be satified with your dogs appearance after taking them to Groomingdale’s
BESTÂ RESTAURANT FOR DINING OUT & CATERING Puccini’s -1064 Westside Avenue, Jersey City 201-432 -4111
BEST PANCAKES IN HUDSON COUNTY– Brownstone Diner and Pancake Factory- 426 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City 201- 433-0471
BEST LOCAL CELEBRITY –Tammy Blanchard; Actress lives in Hudson County won and Emmy for her perfomance as a young Judy Garland. Currently can be seen in Cadilac Records with Adrian Brody
In 2003, a student’s discovery of 8.5 fluid ounces of elemental mercury in an unlocked chemistry cabinet forced a high school in Washington, D.C., to close for 35 days. The cleanup cost more than $1 million.
In August 2008, a school janitor spilled two gallons of hydrochloric acid at the Edison Technical and Occupational Education Center in Rochester, N.Y. One employee inhaled the fumes and had to be taken to the hospital for evaluation.
River View Observer’s “Site Seeing” chooses newser.com
 2008 was the year for political news from the election of President Elect Barack Obama to our first meeting Senator John Mc Cain’s choice for Vice President; Govenor Sarah Palin, John Edwards extramarital affair political scandal…The year 2008 had it all and newser.com has the best of the year
“AÂ book All Americans Should be Reading.” -River View Observer
While most of us sleep, they stand guard. While we drive to work, they search for roadside IED’s. While we raid the fridge for snacks, they hunt for terrorists. “They†are U.S. soldiers and Marines. The Department of Defense reports that nearly 4,800 American troops have been killed and more than 33,000 have been wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq since both operations started in 2001 and 2003 respectively. For many Americans, the casualties evoke a sense of fleeting sadness that often fades by the end of the evening news. But for the families of our troops, anxiety and fear are constant companions.
Connie McClellan is an intimate acquaintance of heart-stopping fear. She’s received alarming news three times since her son, Marine Lance Corporal John McClellan, deployed overseas. The first two messages came just days apart. Her son was shot two times—in the same arm—in a one week period while serving as a machine gunner in Afghanistan.
Regis Philbin, stage and screen star, game show host and popular host of “Live with Regis & Kelly,” visited his old friend Father Joe Orsini of Bayonne, New Jersey on Wednesday December 17. Regis and Father Joe Orsini had lunch at Bayonne’s newest restaurant, Ten East. Â Â Â
Pictured above with Ten East owners Patrick Franconeri (left) and Anthony Franconeri (second from left) are Regis Philibin and Father Joe Orsini, enjoying lunch together at Ten East Restaurant.
Baja’s history of providing quality food and atmosphere in the New Jersey area is evident over the past 15 years. Owners Mario Herrera, Felix Disla and Major Disla all strive to bring their talent and ingenuity into the creation of the newly designed Baja.
Owner Mario Herrera explains, “In researching our restaurant business we noticed that there weren’t any authentic Mexican restaurants in this area.” “We created these restaurants in order to provide the finest in Mexican food. Our food is prepared the minute it is ordered, I think for us that is the key to our success. We provide food that is freshly made.”
Let us know if you ever ate at the Baja tell us what you think- add  a comment to this post.
Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, members of the Municipal Council, and HelpLight NJ recently delivered 575 light bulbs on Friday, December 12, 2008 to senior citizens residing at Berry Gardens Community Hall at 92 Danforth Avenue in Jersey City.
HelpLight New Jersey, an organization founded by high school students John Caddock and Matthew Erickson, initially began distributing light bulbs to local food pantries and senior centers.
 The academic team from Bayonne High School will face the team from Elmwood Park Memorial High School in the first round competition of Cablevision’s The Challenge, airing December 20 and 21 at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., exclusively on News 12 New Jersey and available on demand on Cablevision channel 612 through News 12 Interactive. Pictured during a break in taping are (l. to r.) Sal Iannaci (academic advisor), John Tokar, Matthew Stefanski, host Bryan Jenkins, Dean Urciuoli (team captain), Sean Feuer and Gabrielle Urciuoli (team alternate).
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