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Carnival of the New Jersey Bloggers #54

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing Memorial Day Weekend!

The weather has cooperated as everyone flocked to the shore. The rides are running, the blankets are spread on the beach, and the beverages are flowing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy what the New Jersey blogosphere has to share with you this week.

Down the Shore kicks off the festivities with Memorial Day haiku. Joining in the fun, we offer:

Here in Cumberland
Greek Festival, Carnival
Gyros, Baklava

Shamrocketship provides some sound advice for bennies (funny, in South Jersey, we call them shoobies) this holiday weekend. Enjoy the fun and we do really appreciate your patronage.

Lassiter Space was busy posting this week. We highlight a trio of posts. Celebrating Memorial Day, Jay visits the memorial outside Constitution Hall in Philly, praises Jim Saxton, and updates us on the toy soldier campaign.

Mano a Vino Montclair has the lowdown on food to enjoy on this weekend. We did our part today by grilling and chilling with some neighbors. Barbecues are fun!

Uncle Tonoose shares with us the Korean War memorial in Jersey City.

One hundred thirty-eight Nutley residents have died in war. Nutley Sons Honor Roll remembers them.

Bob at The Rix Mix ahares childhood memories of Memorial Day and how the holiday replaced Decoration Day.

In Belleville, 153 men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice. Belleville Sons Honor Roll provides the details.

The rollercoaster ride of the stock market kept Thomas Ott busy this week. But keeping with the buy low sell high philosophy, the “D”igital Breakfast should be serving for a while.

Sharon’s solar updates are truly interesting. This week we learn that the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton is planning on going solar thus keeping The Center of NJ Life’s lights on.

Tata is spot on with understanding and valuing the roles men and women have. Bravo! But really, which of my friends would you go with? Sorry, my Poor Impulse Control got the better of me.

The Hall Institute shares with us a report that has gone unnoticed about the plight of our state’s great natural resource: the Jersey Shore. The news, like virtually all news in the Garden State, is not good. Over-devlopment along the coastline is contaminating the ecosystem.

Janet recounts another impulse purchase and highlights the junk we all consume all the while coining the term magname. While my wife loves the gift shops, I abhor them as there is nothing in them that a rational person should ever want. But, it is The Art of Getting By in this world of ours.

The Contrarian highlights a huge contradiction: Rolling Rock is going to be brewed in Newark starting in August. It’s kind of like the Miss America Pageant being held outside of Atlantic City. Oh well, jobs for our great state.

Steven Hart crafted a wonderful quiz about Bob Dylan in honor of His Bobness’ 65th birthday. Head on over to The Opinion Mill to take the challenge. So far, many have done well.

Nordette challenges us with some probing questions about Baltimore’s Pimp ‘n ‘Ho Ball. Confessions of a Jersey Goddess wants to know if it is okay to portray these kinds of images.

Roderama shares her enthusiasm for The Da Vinci Code. While enjoying the book and feeling if anything, it brought her closer to her faith, none of that is the reason she won’t forget the movie. Seminal moments like this one are what the stories of our lives are told.

StayFloopy is counting down to his 500th geocache find.

Cate has a challenge for all of us. She is willing to show us hers if you show her yours. Sweetnicks is the place to be.

Nonsensical legislation has Karl’s Corner goat this week. We agree this may not be the time for this debate, but to point out that only one party is concerned with November’s elections is missing the shennanigans in DC.

Virtual Memories has an interesting piece about what we spend for our leisure. It is timely too. On Friday I paid a mechanic a lot of money to replace my plugs and wires rather than do it myself. Of course, I balked at fixing the door rationalizing it will be a good way to spend an afternoon.

Never let the facts interrupt a good argument. That is what Enlighten-New Jersey points out by highlighting the real issue behind the call for stem cell research facilities in the time of fiscal crisis. Perhaps to help hammer home the point: we pointed out here at eCache the other day, folks are losing their jobs as government begins to live within its means. I am one who is expecting to be told his job no longer exists this week. Reality is: there is no money to be spent on political boondoggles.

Jarvis liveblogged an event at the Museum of Television & Radio Media Center. BuzzMachine (follow-up #1 and follow-up #2) is the cutting edge of media.

Corzine Watch highlight’s Bob Ingle’s article which tells of double-dipper Dr. Charles Epps who squandered Abbott funds as he took a trip to England. Just how does visiting England improve student achievement in Jersey City? Perhaps those dollars could have moved trailers to relieve overcrowding.

Roberto links time on task to money spent. It is difficult to argue with that assessment. DynamoBuzz shows how most states are already done with their legislative work for the year (and some don’t even meet this year). What a concept! And of course, there’s an update on Liar McGreevey.

Arrggghhhh! The Fifth Coulmn highlights more stupidity in our courts system. Apparently, one can avoid prison by being short.

Erin is smitten. Gigglechick likes Taylor Hicks. Riss takes exception. Tequila Shots for the Soul is incredulous with the silver-headed soulmate. Speaking of Riss, a recent show featured crappy songs that make others wish they were dead. Pretty much anything my wife listens to fits that description.

Philly2Hoboken chronicles the problems with Apple’s new store. Do people really shop for tech toys in stores anymore?

Your advice is sought over at Disconnect the Dots. Truly an interesting piece about how we communicate on the ‘Net. Go tell Ja your thoughts.

The Coalition of the Swilling shows us the first building to open on the site of the World Trade Center. This seems to be New York’s best response to the attack.

Fausta has another pyschic moment.

It’s politics at New Jersey’s highest court. The Inside Edge has the lowdown on replacing Chief Legislator Justice Poritz.

Chanice pulls no punches in calling Nancy Pelosi and the Congressional Black Caucus on their defense of Senator Jefferson. New Jersey for Change is certainly a breath of fresh air.

NJ Conservative points out the deal that illegal immigrants are being afforded in the amnesty bill. No legal taxpayer has ever been able to select which years he pays the IRS. Unbelievable!

And it keeps getting worse. NJ Fiscal Folly updates us on state treasurer Abelow’s news that the Garden State will be collecting even less revenue than projected. Wooha, Master Chief!

Jim is back at the Parkway Rest Stop after carousing with friends in the Sunshine State.

Finally, it is with great sadness that I read that Sluggo Needs a Nap is going to be napping permanently. We wish you the best with the novel, Michael.

Let us all remember today the great men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom.

Next Week
There will another Carnival of the New Jersey Bloggers next week. Unfortunately, at press time no one has stepped up to the plate to host. Hosting is fun and a great way to meet folks and read a variety of blogs. I highly recommend it. Be part of the fun and offer to host.

Update
My apologies for a few forgotten bloggers.  Gmail is an interesting set up and I somehow missed the tabs on my original post.  Interestingly, I had picked up the very posts that some of these fine bloggers had recommended.  My apologies and I missed anyone else, please let me know.

Also blogged on this date . . .

• Corzine Wants to Spend More of Your Money - 2008
• Great Adventure - 2008
• Keeping Wifey Happy - 2007