Perfect together: New Jersey and who?       For many Garden State residents, it looks as though "New Jersey and you" are no longer perfect together. A recent report by Rutgers University uncovers an alarming exodus of residents from this state we're in. Titled "Where Have All the Dollars Gone? An Analysis of New Jersey Migration Patterns,"... More ... Thanks to supporters of Christmas effort       The Matawan Food Bank would like to publicly thank the following: Lloyd Road School, Aberdeen (students, parents and staff); Mrs. More ... Do homework, and stay updated with election       Iwas shocked to find that according to a recent CBS news poll, 31 percent of registered voters said they are more likely to vote for a candidate based solely on the fact that that candidate is endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. Elections appear to be a breeding ground for polls and statistics, many of whi... More ... Lowering debt will lower tax burden in M'town       MiddletownMayor, Gerard Scharfenberger, in a recent rebuttal letter "Mid. Mayor disputes inaccuracies in letter" (Nov. 28) states that a letter which was published by the Independent was filled with inaccuracies. Unfortunately, the mayor never pointed out what facts he considered inaccurate. More ... Something more troubling than global warming       Idon't fear global warming as much as I fear global stupidity. We couldn't have the first problem without the second. But then againwewouldn't have either to fear, if we had managers with moral competency at both the corporate and governmental levels. It's the absence of them that we should fear. More ...