Topic A Blog: August 30, 2009

From the NEWS desk of Tom Mongelli:

Back To School! Classes resume this week - mostly on limited schedules until next week. How weird is it to be in school before Labor Day Weekend?
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The new school year changes travel and people patterns. Ocean County health and education officials are formulating plans to minimize swine flu-related school closures while using alternative means to keep education flowing to kids recuperating at home.
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Economic recovery. Billions in American Recovery and Reinvestment money going in all directions. What does it mean for small business operators who are still struggling to stay alive, and what are economic development agencies doing to help them?
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September is National Hunger Action Month. On Tuesday, Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties kicks it off with a drive that involves dozens of national and local business concerns and agencies, at their headquarters in Neptune.
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Southern Ocean County Chamber moves beyond its own web page -Facebook, YouTube and Twitter now in their arsenal to promote the region as a year-round tourist destination.There's a FLUPSY at Traders Cove Marina in Brick. That's shorthand for a floating upweller system, being installed by ReClam the Bay to increase the clam population in Barnegat Bay. Unveiling Wednesday.
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9/11 observances firmed up at Monmouth County's Atlantic Highlands memorial site, as well as in Middletown, Brick and Toms River.
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Don't forget MODC Candidates' Luncheon - September 18th at Sheraton Eatontown. Chris Christie is confirmed, Governor Jon Corzine pending.
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Open Forum on WOBM AM 1160 Sep. 9th, 2009 @ 6 -7pm
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Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (February 22, 1932 – August 25, 2009)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kennedy
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The Tea Party stands for Taxed Enough Already
A protest in Washington D.C. is on Saturday September 12th
If you are interested in taking a bus, they are leaving from Brick, Jackson and Manasquan see below.
FIRST COME….FIRST SERVED…….LIMITED SEATING RESERVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE CHARTED BUS TO WASHINGTON, DC DATE: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 DEPARTURE TIME: 6:00 AM RETURN TIME: 10:00 PM APPROXIMATE FROM: OLD FOODTOWN ROUTE 70 SBRICKORFROM: JOHN F. JOHNSON MEMORIAL PARK KIERYCH MEMORIAL DRIVEJACKSON, NJCOST: $45.00 CHECK or MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: MAUREEN HOURIGANSEND: MAUREEN HOURIGAN JACKSON TEA PARTY P. O. BOX 341 LINCROFT, NJ 07738 WE WILL BE TRANSPORTED BY SUBURBAN TRANSIT IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED BUS WITH LAVORATORY ACCOMODATIONS. THE BUS WILL DROP US OFF AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL WHERE WE WILL RALLY WITH OTHER NEW JERSEYANS AND MARCH TO THE U.S. CAPITOL. SPEAKERS WILL BE AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL WHILE WE WAIT TO MARCH. WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, BRING YOUR LUNCH, AND BRING YOUR SIGNS!T-SHIRT INCLUDED IN THE TICKET PRICE. Please choose your size below If you live in another part of the state, and are looking for a bus closer to you, go to www.njteapartiesunited.org for more information---------------TEAR OFF AND SEND WITH YOUR PAYMENT-------------------------------NAME: ________________________________________ # TICKETS________ADDRESS:_____________________________________PHONE NO. OR EMAIL (IN EVENT OF QUESTION)_________________________PLEASE CIRCLE:DEPARTURE IS REQUESTED FROM BRICK OR JACKSONPLEASE CHOOSE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE(S):SIZE S M L XL 2XL 3XL
If you live in another part of the state, and are looking for a bus closer to you, go to http://912dc.org/getting-here/list-of-buses-coming-to-dc/ I actually know there are more than this list, but couldn't find the information.Manasquan, NJ BUS TRIP to Taxpayer March on DC 09.12.09Saturday, September 12, 20096:15 AM - 9:30 PM Meet at Wall Twnship Outlets Hwy 35 and Atlantic Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736 Contact Info: Mikewesee51@yahoo.comBe a part of history! Sign up now to catch the bus to DC leaving from Manasquan , NJ. $35 for round-trip ticket. Contact by e-mail or phone for reservation. Filling up 55-passenger bus...going fast. Pack a lunch/Bring a friend/Bring a sign!
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Police baffled as dozens of 'suicidal' cows throw themselves off cliff in the AlpsRead more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1209638/Scientists-baffled-suicidal-cows-throw-cliff-Switzerland.html#ixzz0PfBcC415
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Police: California Girl Kidnapped 18 Years Ago Kept as Sex Slave in Couple's Backyard