Category: News Transcript Opinion
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There are good speeches, and there are great ones
Red State/Blue State DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: I notice that your bff (best friend forever, in case, like, you don’t know) candidate…
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For the Record
An article that appeared in the News Transcript on July 2, “Filmmakers Have Friend in the ‘Script Specialist’ ” included an incorrect Internet Web site address. The Web site for George Taglianetti is www.thescriptspecialist.com.
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These are the stories we can all be proud of
Coda GREG BEAN I was talking with a young person recently who asked me about my career in journalism, and more specifically, what about it I was most proud of. The young person is a bit of an idealist, and his notion of newspaper journalism and what goals young reporters should set are influenced…
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Priscilla Jane Perkins Loughner
Mrs. Loughner, 82, of Neptune, died at home of June 26, 2008, after a long battle with chronic Lyme disease. She was director of the Howell Township Senior Center and was instrumental in the development and planning of the senior center. Mrs. Loughner is survived by her husband of 55 years, Clarence “Bud”; two daughters…
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The ‘Big Spill’ tests mom’s cleanup mojo
Are We There Yet? LORI CLINCH It all started with an innocent pitcher of lemonade. Well, that and a darling little boy who thought he was old enough to tackle the task. After all, he’d seen pitchers of lemonade, observed the process in the making, and certainly any kid worth his salt could lift a…
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Tips to avoid summer underage drinking
Did you know that more young people try alcohol for the first time during June and July than at any other time of the year? Keeping teens occupied and supervised helps to ensure they have a safe summer. By involving teens in a variety of alcohol-free activities – such as sports, summer camps and outdoor…
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30 years a music fan & it’s still a good time
In the News MARK ROSMAN One of the things I enjoy most in life is watching and listening to bands play live. Having limited (my family would say I have zero) musical skills myself, I can only imagine what it would be like to be up on stage entertaining others. Since turning 18 – the…
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Let Marlboro pupils share English lessons with Freehold youngsters
As explained in the article “Pupils’ Spanish Lessons Get Practical Application” (News Transcript, June 18), the Acelero Head Start program is designed to assist non-English speaking 3- to 5-year-olds with learning basic preschool knowledge skills in a full immersion English language environment. This process is believed to have the children better prepared for public preschool…
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With Chinese food, it’s often lost in translation
Coda GREG BEAN My grandmother on my father’s side was born in 1895 and lived most of her life close to the spot where the Golden Spike was driven on the transcontinental railroad. Her town was a true melting pot on account of the fact that it drew laborers from all over the world who…
