New Jersey – the quick Sliver

1.19.18 GG AG

January 19, 2018 Mike Keeler

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Here are some things you probably didn’t know, but probably should. The fifth largest religion in our world is Sikhism, which is observed by approximately 30 million souls. It is a monotheistic religion centered around the phrase “Ik Onkar” meaning One God. It developed in the Punjab region of India…

8.18.17 95?

August 18, 2017 Mike Keeler

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Ah, August. And the drive home from the beach vacation. Which brings to mind…the epic transportation complication. If you were a visitor to the United States, you might decide to fly into Miami for some fun in the sun. After which you could head north and explore the fabric of…

2017 Eisenhoweer I-295 I-95 New Jersey

3.6.15 Secret Mud

March 6, 2015 Mike Keeler

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As snow melts in the Northeast, baseball fans’ thoughts turn south, toward spring training. Hopes for the new season are high. But what most fans don’t know is that, no matter what happens this summer, every team, every game and in fact every single play will be influenced by…New Jersey?…

2015 baseball Lena Blackburne Baseball Rubbing Mud Major Leagues New Jersey

1.21.11 N-Y-N-J Jets Jets Jets!

January 21, 2011 Mike Keeler

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As this year’s Super Bowl approaches, we note that only one of the four remaining teams can win the championship for the first time. The Green Bay Packers have won more championships – 12 – than any other team, including the first two Super Bowls and another Super Bowl in…

2011 Chris Christie Jets Joe Namath Mayor Bloomberg New Jersey New York Super Bowl

8.27.10 Fat Cats and Bureaucrats

August 27, 2010 Mike Keeler

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Here’s what happens when folks in charge of education can’t answer simple questions correctly. Since taking office in January, New Jersey Republican Governor Chris Christie has been in a highly visible, very personal battle with the teacher’s union, the NJEA. Christie slashed the education budget and then demonized teachers as overpaid…

2010 budget education Governor Christie New Jersey NJEA Race to the Top school

5.7.10 The Patriot’s Price

May 7, 2010 Mike Keeler

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Can you put a price tag on your heritage? Take, for example, the case of the Old Barracks. The Colony of New Jersey built five military barracks in 1758; the one in Trenton was at that time the largest building in town. In 1776, the “Old Trenton Barracks” was captured…

2010 American Revolution Battle of Trenton budget crisis George Washington New Jersey The Old Barracks Trenton