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Happy Monday, New Jersey: Here Are 5 Things To Know On March 6th

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Mar 06, 2017

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Happy Monday, New Jersey: Here Are 5 Things To Know On March 6th

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Happy Monday, New Jerseyans (and fans of our great state)! Today is March 6th, 2017. It is time to enjoy another week - here are five things to know as you head out the door:

1. Jersey City Native's "Five-Finger Discount" Debuts on PBS

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Helene Stapinkski, a former reporter of The Jersey Journal, award-winning author, and Jersey City native, will be in the spotlight tonight as the documentary based on her book "Five-Finger Discount" debuts on PBS.

The film will explore Stapinski's experiences in 1970s Jersey City and intimate encounters with political corruption and criminal action. The documentary is likely "one of the first to tell a story of ethnic politics and political corruption from a women's point of view," according to the film's official website. This is an educational watch for history buffs and just in time for Women's History Month. Tune in today, March 6th, at 9PM on PBS.

2. The 2017 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships Were This Weekend

Photo by Andrew Mills for NJ.com

For those who have coworkers and classmates huge on sports - know that the NJSIAA, or New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, hosted huge championship matches this weekend in Atlantic City. Seven state champions returned to defend their past titles, including Stephen Glasgow of Bound Brook, Eric Chakonis of Don Bosco Prep, and Joe Manchio of Seneca High School(go Seneca!). Head to NJ.com to watch videos from the event and check out if any winners are from your area.

3. Red Bank Restaurant Week Begins in North Jersey

Photo screen captured from Jan Marra on YouTube

It's time to dine - from today until March 16th, 25 restaurants will be offering discounts on their menus in beautiful Red Bank, New Jersey in honor of Red Bank Restaurant Week. Featured food will hail from countries all over the world, but many restaurants will also present classic American dining. Red Bank has long been called New Jersey's version of Greenwich Village; now may be the perfect time to check the town out yourself. Visit Red Bank's official site for more details - and go hungry.

4. New NJ Jobs Are On The Way

Photo from Career Services at Queen's University

According to an article from Patch.com published last Friday, more than 4,000 new jobs are coming to New Jersey in the next few weeks. These positions come from companies like Home Depot, Amazon, and Broadridge Financial Solutions. This will be good for New Jersey's economy - I don't know about you, NJ, but I will take some time this week to brush up on interview skills.

5. NJ Weather This Week Looks To Be "Normal"

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Is climate change real, New Jersey? Last month was the warmest February ever recorded in our state. Just last week the state experienced a huge flux in weather conditions. The forecast for the week ahead seems to be much more average. (Only time will tell).

Have plans for the weekend, already? I say don't make any! You're welcome to stay home and read more about New Jersey on my blog.

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I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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