Internet message has ugly feeling
      For years, editorials in this newspaper have encouraged residents to get involved in what is going on in their communities. One of the best ways for people to do this is to attend meetings of local governing bodies and committees and to express an opinion on issues of local importance.
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Ethics panel discussion at college is a disappointment
Guest Column
Arthur Z. Kamin
      There's some good news and there's some bad news following Brookdale Community College's joint venture panel discussion Sept. 16 with Assemblywoman Amy H. Handlin that presented a significant program for students, faculty and the public on the hot-button "Ethics in New Jersey Politics" topic.
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Son has no chance of outsmarting this mom
Are We There Yet?
• LORI CLINCH
      Lots of people like to get a good jolt in the morning with a cup of coffee. Me, I like to put one of the kids behind the wheel of the family sedan and fear for my life as he runs red lights and takes square corners. There is nothing in the world that will wake you up faster.
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