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DINNIGAN’S DIVERSIONS
The Elf on the Shelf psychology experiment LIZZ DINNIGAN One late November day, my sons — Jack, 9, and Casey, 5 — came home from school asking for an Elf on the Shelf. Apparently, the elf (which is purchased as part of a kit with a hardcover book explaining the do’s and don’ts of elf…
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CODA
Modest proposals from readers and a few others GREG BEAN My column last week on the need, and inevitability, of passing some necessary gun legislation in the near future drew plenty of reaction, most of it from the usual suspects who berate me every time they think I put in my liberal mouthpiece. Like Larry,…
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Nominate volunteers for state recognition award
Since Hurricane Sandy hit, the people of New Jersey have seen an unprecedented outpouring of love and kindness from thousands of “neighbors” from all corners of the Garden State. Since the day after the storm and for weeks, going on months now, a steady stream of volunteers has answered the call to provide a hot…
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Legislation brings hope for pancreatic cancer
Thanks to the hard work and persistence of pancreatic cancer advocates, Congress recently passed historic legislation that will finally bring hope to those affected by the disease. The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, formerly known as the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act, passed in Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, on Dec.…
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Mayor politicizing tragedy, resident says
I t’s sounding a lot like silly season here in Edison, with a June primary election rapidly approaching. Edison Mayor Antonia Ricigliano has apparently felt the need to take one of the most horrific and tragic crimes this country has ever witnessed and use it to try to embarrass the Edison Township Council to further…
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Congregation Beth-El selling coupon books
Congregation Beth-El in Edison is selling Entertainment 2013 coupon books for $30 each. The book features discounts for restaurants and retail stores in the central N.J. area in addition to $20 in savings at Pathmark and A&P. For more information or to request a book, call Scott at 732-735- 9643.
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Grace Reformed Church flea market Jan. 5
Grace Reformed Church will hold a 21- family community flea market in the Church Fellowship Hall, 2815 Woodbridge Ave. (entrance to parking lot is on Old Post Road), Edison, on Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Items for sale will include used and new clothing, household items, decorative pieces, jewelry, shoes and handbags.…
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Temple Emanu-El hosts comedy event
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will host “Midrash Meets Monty Python — The Jewish Exponent,” on Jan. 5. This special family education program features The Bible Players, a live improv group performing a Torah comedy. It is appropriate for all ages. At l0 a.m., the always-lively Shabbat B’Shir will take place; at 11:15 a.m.,…
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