Rutgers University Experts

Rutgers University makes available a staff of Rutgers scholars and professionals to assist members of the news media who are seeking commentary on various issues. The Rutgers University website has an FAQ page with helpful information.

There is a web page containing a list of experts with descriptions alluding to their field. By clicking on a name you can access an Expert Profile page. Alternatively, one can try a search engine by topic.

Nothing for Christmas to be shown at Algonquin Arts Theatre

Nothing for Christmas will be shown at the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan on Friday, February 11th at 7 PM. True holiday meaning is a theme and the setting is tough economic times for the Perry family. Call 732-528-5445 for more information.

Registering for NJ Alert

The Manasquan municipal website has a link to a pdf file with information about NJ Alert; an emergency notification system of the state which supplies emails or text messages about emergencies to those who sign up for them. To sign up visit this link of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.

Expensive New Regulatory Burdens Affecting all Americans?

Monmouth County Tea Party Coalition member Charles Fab authored a disturbing comment at the organization's website. It's about oppressive regulations which might possibly result from a Cap and Trade bill pending in Congress. Quoting:

"I suggest that you all read the Cap & Trade bill which was passed by the House last June, and which President Barack Obama is probably going to try to ram through the Senate shortly." This is what's taking precedence over amnesty right now. "That abomination of a bill requires us to bring our homes into compliance with each of the new standards for all regulated appliances, in order to legally sell them.

"And if that's not enough, it's not just about water, or home heaters either: 'Since President Barack Obama came to office, the DOE has issued or codified new efficiency standards for more than twenty different products, which will save consumers between $250 and $300 billion on their energy bills through 2030.'" And it goes on to say that, "14 consumer and commercial products with standards prescribed in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007), including dishwashers, general service incandescent lamps and residential clothes washers, microwaves, kitchen ranges and ovens, general service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps, commercial heating, air-conditioning and water-heating equipment," all these things are going to come under strict regulation and control.

Now, the second-to-last item, small electric motors, "Watch out for the second to the last item listed above, because almost every electrical device you use has a 'small electric motor' inside. When you add the value of the millions of perfectly good appliances that are going to wind up on the trash heap, to the other costs of this bill, you'll realize how damaging this is going to be to our country. And now you may have it answered for you, why the CEO of General Electric, Jeffrey Immelt, is one of Obama's big boosters. They are one of the biggest manufacturers of appliances and under these new regs your perfectly fine appliances, you're going to have to toss 'em and buy new ones if you want to get your home approved, if you want to pass inspection or if you want to sell. They're going to come in, inspect your home and put a sticker on it that says you've passed inspection, just like your car.

Fall is a Good Time for Fun at NJ Farms

New Jersey is known as the Garden State. There is much fertile soil and a climate that is hospitable for growing a variety of crops. New Jersey also is the most densely populated of the 50 states. The number of farms in the state has declined as population density has increased. Many New Jersey farms invite the public to visit and pick fruits, vegetables or enjoy a fun event. State officials are promoting farm visits because they are good for local economies and what is good for local economies benefits the state as well.

An example of an imaginative and fun filled activity is a field turned into a maze with clues centered around the Rutgers Scarlet Knight football team. The linked article has details about the VonThun Farms in Monmouth Junction. If you prefer pumpkin picking and hayrides you might want to check out Johnson's Corner Farm located at 133 Church Road in Milford, New Jersey 08055. Telephone: 609-654-8643.

Other useful links at the article include the NJ Department of Agriculture's 2010 Corn Mazes, Hay Rides, and Fall Fun on the Farm. That site has search facilities organized by county. Good information is available at that site. Also try Visit NJ Farms. It features an upcoming special event sidebar.

An Introductory Web Page for Manasquan

The Southern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce has a very good web page about Manasquan. It is visually appealing but also conveys much information. A brief historic anecdote is provided along with information about Manasquan's beaches, businesses and more.

Pat Karwan Trio at the Algonquin Arts Theatre on 9/11

The Algonquin Arts Theatre hosts the Pat Karwan Trio on Saturday, September 11th at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 and come with two drink vouchers. For ticket information call 732-528-9211.