The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded the Rutgers Camden Technology Center 1.5 million dollars to construct wet lab space for 18 laboratories in the new Biotech-Life Science Business Incubator. It is expected to create 255 jobs and generate more than $17 million in private investment. The RCTC currently serves 35 on-site client companies and 15 virtual client companies, representing 155 jobs with a combined payroll of $6 million.
More information is available here.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Feminist Fairy Tales at Rutgers Library
This afternoon the Paul Robeson Library of Rutgers University, Camden, hosted a talk by Dr. Holly Blackford of the English Dept. on "Feminist Fairy Tales." She discussed the standard versions of stories such as "Cinderella" and "Little Red Riding Hood" as well as modern interpretations of fairy tales by writers such as Margaret Atwood and Angela Carter. To top it off she talked about an article which describes "Shrek" as more of a male buddy film than a princess-oriented fairy tale. Twenty-five people attended. This was the third faculty research presentation the library has sponsored and hopefully there will be more next year.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Yu Wei Comes to Camden
Internationally known dancer Yu Wei will be giving a free performance of Chinese dance this Thursday, March 22nd, at 12:15 in the Black Box theater on the Rutgers Camden campus. The performance is free and open to the public. Not to be missed!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Riverwalking Notes
With the warmer weather it's been nice enough to go out walking again. The river has been quiet the days I've been out, and the water calm. Today there was one fisherman along the brick walkway. In summer there are usually a number.
Miss G's Lunch Specials
While out for a walk today I stopped in at Miss G's, the convenience store in the Victor Building. They now have lunch specials. Although subject to change, they are at present:
Monday
Soup -- Popi's Pasta Fagiole
Hot Roast Beef w/ provolone, cherry peppers and garlic relish on the side
Tuesday
Soup -- Grammy's Potato Leek
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast w/ lettuch temoatoes, homemade mac salad w/ ricotta salada
Wednesday
Soup -- Rosei's Pasta Bise (pasta w/ peas)
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich w/ sauteed peppers on side
Thursday
Soup -- Chicken w/ spinach
Joe's Italiano Wrap, genoa salami, cappicole, provolone cheese w/ lettuce, tomatoes, Italian dressing
Friday
Soup -- Manhattan Clam chowder
Tuna salad sandwich
Everyday
in-season fresh fruit
homemade chili
Mama's marinated mozzerela
Monday
Soup -- Popi's Pasta Fagiole
Hot Roast Beef w/ provolone, cherry peppers and garlic relish on the side
Tuesday
Soup -- Grammy's Potato Leek
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast w/ lettuch temoatoes, homemade mac salad w/ ricotta salada
Wednesday
Soup -- Rosei's Pasta Bise (pasta w/ peas)
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich w/ sauteed peppers on side
Thursday
Soup -- Chicken w/ spinach
Joe's Italiano Wrap, genoa salami, cappicole, provolone cheese w/ lettuce, tomatoes, Italian dressing
Friday
Soup -- Manhattan Clam chowder
Tuna salad sandwich
Everyday
in-season fresh fruit
homemade chili
Mama's marinated mozzerela
Victor Pub Now Open
The Victor Pub, in the Victor Building on the side facing the waterfront, is now open. I poked my head inside today. It looks like what is intended to be, a high class sports bar, with several big screen tvs strategically place. There were a number of people there, who seemed to be enjoying the food and the ambience. They serve lunch and dinner.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Hippo Birdies to Button
Remember those old birthday cards that had a hippo and two birds on the front? It said Hippo Birdies! as a variation on Happy Birthday.
This month it actually is Hippo Birdies at Camden's Adventure Aquarium as Button the Hippopotamus is having a birthday. A number of festivities are planned in her honor. There are special events each weekend and you can reserve a "breakfast with the hippos." For details see the Adventure Aquarium website's Button page.
This month it actually is Hippo Birdies at Camden's Adventure Aquarium as Button the Hippopotamus is having a birthday. A number of festivities are planned in her honor. There are special events each weekend and you can reserve a "breakfast with the hippos." For details see the Adventure Aquarium website's Button page.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Missing Monday: Jessica Paolini
This Missing Monday post is later than usual. Some local bloggers set aside the first Monday of each month to post about a missing persons case.
Jessica L. Paolini
Jessica was last seen on September 10, 2006 when she was taken to Cherry Hill, NJ at 6:00 pm. She was last seen wearing a green shirt, jean skirt, tan slip on shoes, and carrying a tan purse. Jessica does have a pierced lip, belly button and tongue. She does have a burn scar on her back and left arm. She also has a tribal tattoo on her lower back.
Jessica is known to frequent Camden City, NJ. She may possibly be in the Jersey City/Newark, NJ areas.
Jessica L. Paolini
Jessica was last seen on September 10, 2006 when she was taken to Cherry Hill, NJ at 6:00 pm. She was last seen wearing a green shirt, jean skirt, tan slip on shoes, and carrying a tan purse. Jessica does have a pierced lip, belly button and tongue. She does have a burn scar on her back and left arm. She also has a tribal tattoo on her lower back.
Jessica is known to frequent Camden City, NJ. She may possibly be in the Jersey City/Newark, NJ areas.
| Race | Caucasian |
|---|---|
| Date Of Birth | 07/19/1984 |
| Place Of Birth | PA |
| Height | 5'3 |
| Weight | 130 pounds |
| Hair | Brown |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Complexion | Olive |
Friday, March 02, 2007
Restaurant Review: La Riviera
A new restaurant has opened in the Victor Building. It is next to the Subway Sandwich Shop and across the lobby from the dry cleaners.
La Riviera has, as you might have guessed from the name, Italian food. It was very busy when I was in and pizza was a popular item for people in a hurry. Those of us with a little more time chose other options. I had a tuna rustico sandwich, tuna salad on focaccia bread, with tomoatoes, mixed greens and red onions. It came with fries and more greens as a salad ($7.50). My lunch buddy had a hot eggplant parmigiana sandwich (with fries and drink, $9.90). We both enjoyed the meal. The fries are wonderful!!! Thick cut with just the right amount of crunch. The sandwich was really good, too. Large enough for me to take half home for dinner, so the meal was a real bargain.
The menu also features steak sandwiches, salads, pasta and entrees. You order at the counter and wait for your meal. Ours was brought to our table.
The ambience is good. The pizza / warming oven in plain sight and it is fun to watch the slices, pizza, and hot sandwiches being warmed and cooked.
La Riviera is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and closed Sundays. I will definitely be going back.
La Riviera has, as you might have guessed from the name, Italian food. It was very busy when I was in and pizza was a popular item for people in a hurry. Those of us with a little more time chose other options. I had a tuna rustico sandwich, tuna salad on focaccia bread, with tomoatoes, mixed greens and red onions. It came with fries and more greens as a salad ($7.50). My lunch buddy had a hot eggplant parmigiana sandwich (with fries and drink, $9.90). We both enjoyed the meal. The fries are wonderful!!! Thick cut with just the right amount of crunch. The sandwich was really good, too. Large enough for me to take half home for dinner, so the meal was a real bargain.
The menu also features steak sandwiches, salads, pasta and entrees. You order at the counter and wait for your meal. Ours was brought to our table.
The ambience is good. The pizza / warming oven in plain sight and it is fun to watch the slices, pizza, and hot sandwiches being warmed and cooked.
La Riviera is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and closed Sundays. I will definitely be going back.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
A worthwhile walk across the PATCO parking lot
I've been commuting to Camden from the Lindenwold PATCO station for almost 4 years now and I finally went to the Indian restaurant that I've looked at from the platform almost every day.
Curry Cafe is located on Rt.30, but parking is in the back, across the street from the PATCO parking lot. If you take the train across the Delaware (the food is well worth it) you can see the blue sign on the building when standing on the platform and facing Rt.30.
The menu includes items from North and South India and everything that we sampled was excellent and the prices are reasonable. There is a nice selection of vegetarian choices at this BYOB. I'm looking forward to trying the lunch buffet.
The Philadelphia City Paper wrote this review confirming my feelings that it is worth a trip from either side of the river.
Curry Cafe is located on Rt.30, but parking is in the back, across the street from the PATCO parking lot. If you take the train across the Delaware (the food is well worth it) you can see the blue sign on the building when standing on the platform and facing Rt.30.
The menu includes items from North and South India and everything that we sampled was excellent and the prices are reasonable. There is a nice selection of vegetarian choices at this BYOB. I'm looking forward to trying the lunch buffet.
The Philadelphia City Paper wrote this review confirming my feelings that it is worth a trip from either side of the river.
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