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Things to do in Jersey – February 24 25 26 2012

A selection of events taking place in the Garden State this weekend.

New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo

New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Address: 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ 08837
Click Here for Directions to the Convention Center.
Convenient Free Parking

Show Times:

Thursday, February 23, 2012 12pm-8pm
Friday, February 24, 2012 12pm-8pm
Saturday, February 25, 2012 10am-9pm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 11am-5pm

Admission: 
ONLY $6.00 per person, 16 & under are free (when accompanied by an adult)

 Dreamation 2012

Thursday, February 23 – Sunday, February 26, 2012

At the Morristown Hyatt & Conference Center in Morristown, New Jersey


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First Victim of Linsanity Gets Revenge

Photo : ROBERT SABO/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

As anyone who follows sports knows Jeremy Lin has brought excitement back to the Garden and life back to the New York Knicks. The first official ‘Victim’ of Linsanity was Deron Williams and the New Jersey Nets on February 4th. In the game as a result of a thin roster, Lin exploded onto the scene, outplayed Williams and began the Knicks’ winning streak.
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Environment New Jersey – RGGI Clean Air Act

(RGGI) or the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is the first market-based regulatory program in the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. RGGI involves the cooperation of 10 states : Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. They have agreed to cap and reduce CO2 emissions from the power sector 10 percent by 2018.
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Movie Trends of 2011 # 2 : Sequels, Prequels, Reboots, Remakes & Revisions

With so many uninspired and poorly made remakes, sequels, prequels, reboots and revisions going around the last few years, movie audiences have become rightfully skeptical and hesitant to give them a try.

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Carjackings On The Rise In New Jersey : How To Protect Yourself

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Carjackings are up in New Jersey, especially in Newark where there were 337 last year as opposed to 290 in 2010. (more…)

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Television Review – Kevin Smith’s ‘Comic Book Men’

 

There were a lot of reasons to watch Kevin Smith’s new show ‘Comic Book Men’ on AMC. First, I have seen all of Kevin Smith’s films. Second,  I am a big fan of comic books and ran my own store. And third, the show is set in New Jersey.

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Things to do in Jersey – February 17 18 19 2012

A selection of events taking place in the Garden State this weekend.

New Jersey Spring Home Show

Show Address:
Meadowlands Expo Center
355 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Show Hours:
Friday, February 17, 11:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday, February 18, 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, February 19, 10:00am – 6:00pm

Wicked Faire

Halloween in February

Our hours are 5:30 p.m. onwards on Friday, 11 a.m. until late on Saturday, and 11 to 7 on Sunday.  Come prepared to have fun!  Come trick-or-treat!  Come and enjoy one of the most unique festivals in the world!

Sports Events

FRIDAY
Feb 17, 2012
7:00 PM
Anaheim Ducks at New Jersey Devils
Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
TICKETS
FRIDAY
Feb 17, 2012
7:00 PM
Harlem Globetrotters
Izod Center – East Rutherford, NJ
TICKETS
SATURDAY
Feb 18, 2012
1:00 PM
Harlem Globetrotters
Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
TICKETS
SUNDAY
Feb 19, 2012
7:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks at New Jersey Nets
Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
TICKETS
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Event : Hostage Calm & Stevens Institute of Technology to Hold NJ Pro-Marriage Equality Rally Featuring H20

In anticipation of impending legislative action on Same-Sex Marriage in New Jersey, Hostage Calm has organized a rally in support of the cause. 

The rally will take place on Saturday, February 25th at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken and will feature performances by H20 and Hostage Calm. The event is free and open to the public.

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Kevin Smith’s New Show ‘Comic Book Men’ Premieres Tonight After ‘The Walking Dead’ On AMC

Kevin Smith has a new show called ‘Comic Book Men’. Set in Red Bank, New Jersey it looks like a cross between ‘Pawn Stars’ and a Radio Talk show.

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Movie Review – Star Wars : Episode I – The Phantom Menace In 3D

Star Wars : Episode I – The Phantom Menace opens today newly remastered in 3D. The original 3 Star Wars movies came out in 1977, 1980 & 1983. Since George Lucas had said in multiple interviews that he had 9 parts already written, everyone expected the next film to come out in 1986 following the 3 year schedule that had been established. By the time 1989 rolled around people realized that they may never see another Star Wars movie again.

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