Published: March 30, 2010
The Value of Phoebe Prince |
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“Where have today’s values gone?…appreciate simple moments like the first snow fall of winter or hearing the words I love you for the very first time.” -Phoebe Prince, October 2009
The case of Phoebe Prince, the young 15 year old who committed sucide after months of bullying harassement, is raising issues around the world with respect [...]
Published: March 30, 2010
Franklin Lakes School Budget(s) Meetings |
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School aid cuts are forcing local school boards to adjust budgets and how they promote those budgets to local residents. The towns of Franklin Lakes, Oakland, and Wyckoff were among the hardest hit by the recent cuts in state aid, and all the school boards are holding public meetings to describe the impact of these [...]
Published: March 29, 2010
The Leadership Center |
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About The Leadership Center
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(201) 934-0712
The Leadership Center, Inc. was founded in 1994 by Robert Ripston, a Human Resource executive with leadership experience at General Electric and at Ingersoll Rand. Bob believed that leadership in human resources, and in many walks of life, was the important key to success. The Leadership Center’s original mission to [...]
Published: March 27, 2010
April Children's Book Reviews |
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The Easter Egg
By: Jan Brett
Fans of Jan Brett’s other classics like “The Mitten”, will really enjoy her newest book. Her illustrations are detailed, colorful and there’s always more to see in the images. Brett mentions her fondness and fascination for rabbits which she demonstrates by using many different breeds for each rabbit in [...]
Published: March 27, 2010
Storming The Gates of Heaven |
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Those of a particular generation may be more familiar than others with the term, “Storming the gates of heaven.” It is a term used to describe intense, incessant prayer.
While some may object to the imagery of protesters outside the gates of heaven waving signs, more poetic souls understand the limitations of language when discussing human [...]
Published: March 25, 2010
Be Good Doc Gooden |
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Suspected of driving under the influence, Gooden was arrested after leaving the scene of a two-car crash on Old Mill Road in Franklin Lakes. The FLOW area is no stranger to DUI arrests, but Gooden’s celebrity stature brought national attention as it revived his reputation for substance abuse.
Franklin Lakes has it’s [...]
Published: March 24, 2010
Top row - AJ W., Jake Z., Raj S., JR W., Anthony V., Matt W.; Bottom row - Harrison K., Bobby S., Ben B., Andy R., Brandon V., Tommy P., Not pictured: Andrew F., and Coaches Leon Steinberg, Andy Wingfield, and Tony Valvano |
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Congratulations to the Franklin Lakes 3rd grade boys travel basketball team who recently won the Maywood Invitational Tournament with a 40-31 victory in the championship game. Here is a picture of the boys with their trophies!!!
Published: March 19, 2010
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Chris Christie’s budget has set municipalities and school districts into a frenzy, especially in Bergen County which was the hardest hit.
The State uses a variety of formulas to determine how much a school district receives. The State accounts for some funds used to aid in the cost of FICA (The Federal Insurance Contributions Act), TPAF [...]
Published: March 17, 2010
red, white & Blue Laws in Bergen County |
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Chris Christie’s push to repeal Bergen County’s Blue Laws is meeting opposition from County Executive Dennis McNerney. Bergen County offers one of the densest shopping areas in the country in one of the wealthiest counties in the most over-taxed state. The debate on the Blue Laws has been going on for decades with numerous [...]
Published: March 7, 2010
Open Space Tax in Bergen County |
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The State of the County address by County Executive Dennis McNerney offered an array of accomplishments and plans for the future. Even though Bergen County enjoys one of the highest credit ratings compared to other counties throughout America, Democrats are mindful of an anti-incumbency wave amongst voters nationwide.
This may have been a factor that brought [...]
Published: March 5, 2010
TRANSFORMING TRAUMA THROUGH THE BODY |
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“EMOTION IN MOTION: TRANSFORMING TRAUMA THROUGH THE BODY”
There is a world beyond talk therapy for trauma and mental health treatment. Please join us for a workshop on Saturday, April 24th at hOMe Yoga Experience, 370 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, New Jersey. We will begin at 12:30 pm and run until 3:30 pm with [...]
Published: March 5, 2010
FLEA Teachers in NJ |
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The public refusal of FLEA teachers (Franlin Lakes Education Association), to attend the annual fundraiser for FLEF (Franklin Lakes Education Foundation), highlights the tension in many communities as state aid cuts and rising insurance benefits meet a depressed economy and over taxed residents.
As described in an article posted on NorthJersey.com , FLEA’s public refusal to [...]
Published: March 5, 2010
TEEN KULA HOSTS KICK-OFF EVENT |
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TEEN KULA HOSTS KICK-OFF EVENT
On February 28th at Starbucks in Midland Park, Teen Kula for Karma held its kick-off event to raise funds for children and teenagers who are in desperate need of assistance. The night featured local solo and group teen musicians who were generous enough to share their musical talents for the benefit [...]
Published: March 1, 2010
Winter Olympics |
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Winter Olympics 2010 - By Ryan Robinson
Every two years, the Olympic Games, whether winter or summer, bring many feelings, emotions, and thriller moments that our normal everyday lives cannot bring us. The Games bring patriotism, hope, anger, frustration, and sadly this year, death and injury.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had this [...]
