Remember Christmas Vacation when Clark Griswold’s eyes light up as he plugs in the elaborate Christmas decorations on his house and you think that no one in real life goes that far. Well there actually are people who go that far.
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Archive for the ‘Cities, Towns and VIllages’ Category
Dec
22
2011
The Clark Griswold Award for Excessive Christmas Decorating Goes To…
Dec
10
2011
Subjective Map of New Jersey : Accurate, Funny or Offensive?
One of the great things about New Jersey is the way there are so many different sections, each like a different world from the last. Many times at YDKJ we have looked at the map of New Jersey,, pointed to different areas and commented on the characteristics of the general area. Rutgers University graduate and current part time research assistant Joe Steinfeld created his own subjective map of New Jersey, saying that it is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, silly and fun. Take a look and see what you think.
Article on the subjective New Jersey map at gothamist
Post of New Jersey map at Reddit
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23
2011
Prophets of Science Fiction : H. G. Wells – The Science Channel – Television Review
The Science Channel has been doing some great documentary work with shows like Wonders of the Universe and Through the Wormhole. Their newest show, Prophets of Science Fiction showcases writers whose work details ideas that would not become a scientific reality until many years later. The show is hosted by Ridley Scott and features interviews with historians, scientists and more.
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Nov
09
2011
Two Princetons Become One and Sports-Betting Gets Public’s OK
Princeton and sports. Two things that a lot of New Jersey residents are passionate about.
Two interesting measures went up for a vote on Tuesday and both were approved. Princeton Township and Princeton Borough will become one town and sports betting was approved by voters throughout the state which lawmakers will now try to put the ability to take those bets in place for Atlantic City and racetracks around New Jersey by appealing the federal ban.
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Nov
03
2011
When it Comes to Big Cities New Jerseyans Feel Safest in Manhattan
According to a new poll, when it comes to big cities, New Jersey residents feel safest in Manhattan. 78 percent said they feel somewhat or very safe there. 64 percent of those asked felt likewise about Atlantic City, 59 percent about Philadelphia, 43 percent shared that opinion of Trenton and only 13 percent felt that way about Camden.
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Oct
31
2011
Hey Kids! The Police have Postponed Halloween in New Jersey Until Friday November 4th
We just got a call from the Little Falls NJ Police Department saying “This is the Little Falls Police with an urgent message to all parents. We strongly urge you to postpone letting your children go out Trick or Treating until Friday November 4th”.
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Oct
22
2011
My Experiences in Americas Richest Zip Code, Alpine NJ
According to a Forbes Magazine article posted to msnbc, the most expensive ZIP code in the country in terms of asking price for single family homes and condos is Alpine, New Jersey with a median home price is $4,295,000. This is really no surprise. Alpine has topped real estate as well as per capita income lists for years. Several years ago when I saw it top an income list, my friend and I took a trip there.
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06
2011
Vintage Computer Museum in NJ Displays Some of Steve Jobs’ Earliest Work
Steve Jobs, the co-founder, chairman, CEO and visionary leader of Apple Computers has passed away. Over the years, his sense of what a computer should be and how technology should advance gave Apple it’s uniqueness among computers and technology in general. The beauty of Apple is in the use of the products. A couple of his objectives have been high quality, user-friendly interface & style.
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03
2011
The Great Falls in Paterson – After Hurricane Irene
When the Passaic River is high, the Great Falls put on quite a show. Even this video cant get across the magnitude of the force of the water:
On September 2nd 2011:
and September 3rd 2011:
Aug
25
2011
Christie Declares State of Emergency as Hurricane Irene Approaches New Jersey
Although Irene is still days away, Governor Christie has declared a State of Emergency as a precaution so that preparations are made to brace for the storm.
