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Celebrity Sighting: Carlo from the Sopranos

On my way into work this morning I saw Arthur J. Nascarella who plays Carlo Gervasi from the Sopranos on my NJ Transit bus (#158) on my way into NYC. I didn't realize it was him until he got off right in front of me at the Port Authority bus terminal.  I tried to get a photo with my Treo without bothering him so the best I got was the back of his head on the elevator down to the main level:

Not very convincing, I know.  But I was sure it was him when we got to the bottom of the escalator and three NYPD officers were standing there and one of them pointed at him and yelled, "Hey, it's the new construction guy!" This was in reference to the promotion Tony gave Carlo replacing Vito in all construction business in last week's episode.  He pointed right back and smiled but kept on walking.

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Jamba Juice now in Port Authority Bus Terminal

Where California Burrito lay closed and abandoned for years a Jamba Juice has now opened in its place on the main level in the  south terminal of the NY/NJ Port Authority Bus Terminal. Now commuters don't have to settle for the sad excuse for smoothies at Munchy's Gourmet on the second level. For me, I now have a Jamba Juice across the street from my home, across the street  from my office and on the way from my home to my office. Now if only I could email or SMS my order from the bus so it was ready when I got there and could just pick it up and go ....

East Brunswick in Top 10 Safest Places to Live

My hometown of East Brunswick, NJ was tied for second-place in the Safest category in a CNN/Money Magazine article on America's Best Places to Live.  Thanks to Sol for the article tip.

Hudson Restaurant Week

Looks like Hudson County, NJ is copying NYC & Co's Restaurant Week concept with Hudson Restaurant Week which starts July 25th and ends August 5th. Participating restaurants are in Hoboken, Jersey City and Weehawken.