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NJ Techie's App Is Changing The Game For Tri-State Area Commuters
What started as a frustrating train ride home from New York City to New Jersey for one Montclair commuter in 2006 has turned into a commuting revolution. Joshua Crandall, a tech-savvy Montclair resident, had an epiphany standing on the Watchung Avenue station platform: commuters weren’t helping each other, even though they all shared the same frustrations. That moment inspired Clever Commute, a community-driven email alert system for train riders. "The zen of Clever Commute was to only report something when there was a problem," Crandall explained. "No questions, nothing if things we…
Schools
NJ, Meet Your Sup't Of The Year, AKA 'The Man Who Cancels School When It Snows'
New Jersey, meet your superintendent of the year. Rutherford Public Schools Superintendent Jack Hurley, who has spent nearly 50 years in education, was named the state's top superintendent on Monday, Oct. 28 by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. The American Association of School Administrators will choose the National Superintendent of the Year from among the statewide winners in March. Hurley never doubted that he chose the right field. “Education is the greatest profession,” Hurley said. “We create the foundation for every occupation and help shape the future o…
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Princeton Professor Awarded Nobel Prize For AI Research That 'Fundamentally Changed' World
A Princeton University professor has received a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research that helped in the development of artificial intelligence. John Hopfield was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said. The professor emeritus of molecular biology shared the prize with University of Toronto professor Geoffrey Hinton. Hopfield and Hinton were honored for their AI-based research in "foundational discoveries and inventions" that train computers to learn similarly to how the human brain operates. "In an artific…
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Once-Thriving Celeb Messaging Site 'Cameo' Violated Federal Guidelines: New Jersey AG
Cameo, message site that allows you or someone you care about to receive a video message from a range of celebrities, admitted to violating Federal Trade Commission endorsement guidelines, Matthew Platkin, the New Jersey Attorney General said. The website, features a diverse group of celebrities like former NFL head coach Jon Gruden, British politician Nigel Farange and legendary professional wrestler Mick Foley, reached a settlement with the state after it alleged Cameo failed to provide appropriate disclosures to consumers purchasing these personalized videos for business or product endors…
Politics
Former Trump Hater J.D. Vance Selected As Donald Trump's VP Candidate
Former President Donald Trump unveiled his vice presidential running mate late Monday afternoon, July 15. US Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, age 39, was announced as the pick by Trump on Truth Social just ahead of his appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The post reads as follows: "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance of the Great State of Ohio. J.D. honorably served our Country in the Ma…
Sports
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Schools
Traumatized By Break-In, NJ College Student Develops Emergency App
An MBA fellow at Rowan University has designed an app to enhance the security of students at the Glassboro campus. Siena Rampulla was a victim of an off-campus break-in in March 2022, as reported by Daily Voice. Jorge L. Navaheredia, 29, of Sicklerville, had broken into several women's homes including Rampulla's, according to Glassboro police. He was caught hiding under a kitchen sink with panties, police said. A search of the suspect's vehicle turned up additional panties and mail from burglary victims, police said at the time. A pre-trial conference for Navaheredia is set for Feb. …
Lifestyle
North Jersey Boy Draws On Passion For Technology With Christmas Light Display
The creative mind behind one of the brightest homes in Bergen County is only 10 years old. Ryan Pleeter, of Thurnau Drive in River Vale, was inspired to make a Christmas light display of his own by his uncle, Chris. "He asked for a few strings of pixel lights for Christmas and started researching on YouTube how to set up his own display at our house -- and the rest was history," his mom Briana Pleeter said. "Ryan is really into technology so this was a way to expand upon that passion." Ryan -- who has a YouTube channel dedicated to all-things technology -- started making the arches that l…
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