2015
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My Internet Radio Playlist, 3/17/15
EPISODE #172: ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2015 a tribute to Joe Hurley’s All-Star Irish Rock Revue The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Jonathan Richman featuring Julia Sweeney — “Just Because I’m Irish” Rogue’s March — “Clear” Edward Rogers — “Blind Man’s Blue” The Health & Happiness Show — “We Are Here” Lianne Smith — “Marianne Was […]
Ask Jack: Equal Pay for Women, Software Lies, Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: The Oscar night comments from Patricia Arquette spark a question about gender pay inequality. Plus, should you apply for a job when you don’t have all of the listed qualifications?
My Internet Radio Playlist, 3/10/15
EPISODE #171: WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2015 The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Lesley Gore — “Look of Love” Brenda Lee — “Fool #1” Carla Thomas — “Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)” Lady Lamb the Beekeeper — “Rooftop” Against Me! — “True Trans Soul Rebel” Yo La Tengo — “Nowhere Near” Beat Happening — “I […]
Ask Jack: Insulting Boss, Contract Work, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: Ever had a boss that treats you like dirt? Plus, increasing the odds of turning a contract position into a permanent one.
Hoboken Police Hoboken Police Department Ceremony Honors Six New Sergeants, One Lieutenant, and a Retirement
I attended the police promotion ceremony at Hoboken’s City Hall today. Was proud to see my pizzeria pal Benny’s son Arbend make sergeant! Here is the quick recap I wrote, along with some photos I took, for hMAG.
My Internet Radio Playlist, 3/3/15
EPISODE #170: GOING TO ARIZONA The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] The Go-Go’s — “Vacation” The Beach Boys — “Airplane” R.E.M. — “Houston” Art Brut — “Arizona Bay” They Might Be Giants — “Tucson” The Dead Milkmen — “Big Lizard” Butterglory — “Cactus” The Magnetic Fields — “The Cactus Where Your Heart Should Be” The […]
Big Night Helping Fire Victims
Last night I had the honor of being the master of ceremonies for a fundraising event here in Hoboken, for those affected by a New Year’s Day fire at 918 Willow Avenue. The event was a great success; I wrote this recap for hMAG.
Fulop’s State of the City Address: Everything Is Awesome
This week I attended Jersey City’s 2015 State of the City address, by Mayor Steven Fulop, and I wrote this recap (and took the photos too) for the Jersey City Independent.
Ask Jack: Social Media Privacy, Face Time, and Job of the Week
In this week’s installment of my AOL Jobs advice column: Should you allow potential employers to view your social-media accounts? Plus, how to get more “face time” with the boss.
My Internet Radio Playlist, 2/24/15
EPISODE #169: BLIND The Who — “Happy Jack” [THEME] Bruce Springsteen — “Blinded by the Light” Hefner — “Blind Girl With Halo” Etta James — “I’d Rather Go Blind” Sonny Boy Williamson II — “Born Blind” Built to Spill — “Temporarily Blind” Dramarama — “Goin’ Blind” Prisonshake — “Go Blind” Hercules & Love Affair — […]
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