Cartoon calculation was way off the mark
      There is a problem with the May 29 John Carey cartoon showing children counting the seconds until school is out. Although the cartoon depends on math to have any meaning, the math is incorrect. To calculate the seconds in a day, it is not 60 x 24; it is 60 x 60 x 24. Consequently, Mr. Carey's 18-day calculation is off by over 98 percent.
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Victory gardens promote healthier lives
      Since so many of us want to both save money and eat healthier foods, how about bringing back an icon of the past — the victory garden? The term "victory garden" originated during World War I, and these backyard plots became a common sight on the home front in Allied nations during World War II. The U.S.
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Candidates must define lieutenant governor role
      For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. Soon candidates for governor will announce their picks — and speculation abounds — but not much has been said about the responsibilities and powers of a lieutenant governor.
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