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1. Weak jobs report follows DNC as Obama, Democrats fight back
(U.S./Nation)

... Democratic State Chairman John Wisniewski, who led the Garden State’s 205 delegates in North Carolina, praised the President for stewarding an economy that has had 29 months of job growth and a stock market ...

2. Bill Clinton's DNC speech laced into GOP for 48 minutes
(U.S./Nation)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM On day two of the 46th Democratic National Convention in North Carolina, political insiders say Bill Clinton re-energized the base and at the same time, electrified ...

3. First Lady Michelle Obama's DNC speech balanced power and emotion
(U.S./Nation)

... delegates at the Democratic National Convention in North Carolina. Re-energizing the room with resiliency and hope, she advised, “We can give everyone a fair share of that great American dream.” And ...

4. The question President Barack Obama and the DNC cannot answer for you
(U.S./Nation)

BY ADELE SAMMARCO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM As the Democrats prepare for their national convention in Charlotte, North Carolina Tuesday, the 32-year-old question that still lingers for incumbent Presidents ...

5. Carole Favorite
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... Stop getting in people's buisness and take care of yours. Tell Mario enough, leave Jacques alone with the darn wine thing. Let Mario do what he does best, goggle at women with you right there. Carole, ...

6. Elder care: Passion for fun creates better health and longer life span
(Health/Healthquest)

BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM THE SANDWICH GENERATION Medical studies have clearly shown that, regardless of age, fun positively impacts a person’s mental and physical health. Sandwich Generationers ...

7. Sen. Lindsey Graham got it wrong: Republicans have plenty of 'angry white guys'
(Opinion/Commentary)

... [sic],”the senior senator from South Carolina explained. “We’re not generating enough angry white guys to stay in business for the long-term.” How do you suppose the GOP generate more angry white guys, ...

8. Dr. Fleming
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... gets back into practice as he is missed, loved and needed. Carole Watley ...

9. Christie's speech on leadership: Did he deliver?
(U.S./Nation)

... North Carolina at the Democratic National Convention from Sept. 4-6. Scheduled speakers will be Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, Former President Jimmy Carter (via ...

10. Butterball turkey abuse scandal ruffles corporate feathers
(U.S./Nation)

... charges. Fox News reported that Brian Douglas, a former employee at a North Carolina Butterball plant, was sented to 30 days in jail for felonious cruelty to animals and ordered to pay $550 in fines ...

11. N.Y. Jets dump Wayne Hunter, pick up Jason Smith
(Sports/Professional)

BY DAVE RAGAZZO NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM After watching the Jets lose an ugly game to the Carolina Panthers 17-12 on Sunday, many thoughts could have gone through a Jets fan’s head. One could comment ...

12. Telephone scammers actively targeting seniors and elders
(Money/Economy)

BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM Telephone scammers are working overtime, targeting seniors and elders. Vacations away from home and the start up of the new college year provide scammers with ...

13. Elder care: FUN is the name of the game for seniors and the elderly
(Health/Healthquest)

BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM THE SANDWICH GENERATION One elder humorist said, “You need to smile 24 times a day to maintain top mental health.” Having fun and doing something for which ...

14. What the N.Y. Mets' September strategy should be
(Sports/Professional)

... brought up pitching prospects Matt Harvey and Josh Edgin, both of whom were drafted by the team in 2010. A first round pick out of North Carolina, Harvey has been superb in a few starts showing electric ...

15. 'Real Housewives of N.J.' stars vacation just like us
(Entertainment/Movies)

... Of N.J. Jacqueline Laurita shared with me that her castmates/in-laws Caroline and Al Manzo rented a 3 story 5br house right on the bay in Lavallette, N.J. where they are all shacked up with 30 friends ...

16. Radioactive quandry: States wonder what's next for spent fuel
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

...  New Jersey 2,550 655.0 New York 3,580 864.9 North Carolina 3,560 897.3 Ohio 1,120 325.7 Oregon 350 75.5 Pennsylvania 6,070 1,687.8 South ...

17. Elder care: Money can be a touchy subject for seniors and elders
(Money/Economy)

BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM THE SANDWICH GENERATION Many people are very private when money is involved. Many will not even discuss money with a spouse or children. These are actual stories ...

18. Top Scrabble player caught cheating in championships
(U.S./Nation)

... teacher from Spartanburg, South Carolina. New Jersey’s Jason Keller, 30, is fourth. Keller is a nine-time Jeopardy champion. Williams said that the competition gets pretty tough. He said that some players ...

19. Director Ang Lee honored 'Life of Pi' opens New York Film Festival
(Entertainment/Movies)

... of a Blonde (Milos Forman, Czechoslovakia) 1967 The Battle of Algiers (Gillo Pontecorvo, Italy/Algeria) 1968 Capricious Summer (Jiri Menzel, Czechoslovakia) 1969 Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice ...

20. N.J. ADRC provides elderly and disabled new help resource
(Health/Healthquest)

BY CAROL ABAYA NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is a new state program that connects information, assistance and long term care for the elderly and disabled ...