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 Introduction to New Jersey, The Garden State Capital Trenton
The Camden & Amboy State: or "The State of Camden and Amboy" is a reference to the old Camden and Amboy railroad and highlights the powerful influence of this railroad in the state.
The Foreigner State: In the same vein as "New Spain," this nickname evolved from the humorous gibe to New Jersey, that it was a foreign land filled with foreigners under the social influence of the previous King of Spain.
The New Jersey state quarter was the third of the five quarters minted in 1999.
www.netstate.com /states/intro/nj_intro.htm   (882 words)

  
 Garden State Parkway   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The speed limit on the Garden State Parkway is 65 MPH from milepost 27 north to milepost 123, and from milepost 163 north to the New Jersey-New York border.
Although it received strong support from state leaders, the plan to eliminate tolls eventually was criticized by bondholders, who considered the move as politically motivated and financially irresponsible, as well as by members of the toll collectors' union, who feared losing their jobs.
The entire length of the extension between NJ 17 in Paramus and the New York State Thruway was $21.3 million, $17.0 million of which was borne by the New Jersey Highway Authority and the remainder by the New York State Thruway Authority.
www.nycroads.com /roads/garden-state   (5381 words)

  
 Garden State Greenways
Garden State Greenways can be used to establish planning goals and provide natural resource information for an open space plan.
Garden State Greenways resources and maps can be used to promote greenway projects and encourage greenway partners across the state.
Garden State Greenways information has helped to inform a number of important plans such as the Department of Environmental Protection's Open Space Master Plan, the Department of Agriculture's Strategic Mapping for Farmland Preservation, the State Trails Plan, the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, and the State Development and Redevelopment Plan.
www.gardenstategreenways.org /uses.htm   (290 words)

  
 History of the Garden State Philharmonic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The mission of the Garden State Philharmonic Symphony Society, Inc. (GSP) is to maintain and operate a professional level symphony orchestra in Ocean County, New Jersey, to give concerts of cultural and educational value in and for the community, and to foster such related activities that will encourage interest in and appreciation of music.
Today the Garden State Philharmonic presents a five concert season subscription series and a number of special events and outreach concerts.
The Garden State Philharmonic also sponsors an eighty person auditioned adult chorus and three junior orchestras which provide musical activities for over one hundred and fifty children and young adults.
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com /pages/history.html   (514 words)

  
 The State Botanical Garden of Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Garden is a "living laboratory," a vital resource for the teaching, research, and public service missions of the University.
Several new gardens are proposed, yet much of the land will remain in a natural state even when the master plan is fully implemented.
As a university botanical garden, education is the Garden's primary focus.
www.uga.edu /botgarden/home.html   (277 words)

  
 Garden State
In Garden State, a struggling actor returns home for the funeral of his mother.
There isn't much of a plot in Garden State, just Large passing the time away with Sam and Mark, sometimes in a very odd manner, but this just allows the viewer to really take notice of how Sam is slowly changing.
There is a constant reminder that Large is in town because of a funeral, and the long-awaited talk with his father (Ian Holm, The Return of the King, The Fellowship of the Ring).
www.haro-online.com /movies/garden_state.html   (713 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Garden State: DVD: Alex Burns,Christopher Carley,Amy Ferguson,Jill Flint,Gary Gilbert,Kenneth ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In fact the general tempo of Garden State is reminiscent of a recent film with similar idiosynchratic tones, The Station Agent.
"Garden State" is the story of Andrew Largeman played by Zach Braff (who's also one of the main characters in "Scrubs") Andrew is a failed actor who left his home at early age to for California.
While "Garden State" may not have been one of the most watched films of 2004 it certainly is one of the best and warmly recommended to be seen at home with your family or friends.
www.amazon.com /Garden-State-Alex-Burns/dp/B00005JNC2   (2191 words)

  
 Garden State
Garden State is nothing short of genius, as moving as it is hilarious.
Garden State is a great movie, full of bizarre wit and winning moments, laden with excellent performances and even a few good-
Braff, and Garden State, give it the old college try, and at least some, if not all, of the sparks catch.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/GardenState-10002061/preview.php   (950 words)

  
 The Garden State and Other New Jersey Nicknames
He called New Jersey the Garden State, and the name has clung to it ever since." The problem with this is that the image of a barrel tapped at both ends dates back at least to Benjamin Franklin, so this statement crediting Browning with naming the Garden State can not be taken at face value.
He said "the registration plate itself, moreover, is an important legal device evidencing compliance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and it should be confined to that purpose without the detraction of any mottoes or phrases".
Governor Driscoll's point of view might be refuted if there existed either an official basis for the designation of New Jersey as "Garden State" or if the gardening or farming industry was the overwhelmingly predominant feature of the State's economy.
www.state.nj.us /njfacts/garden.htm   (821 words)

  
 Garden State Parkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Garden State Parkway is a 174.8-mile (281-km) limited-access toll parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York Thruway at Chestnut Ridge, New York (just over the state line from Montvale, New Jersey), to Cape May at the southern tip of the state.
The landscape architect and engineer in charge of the newly-named "Garden State Parkway" was Gilmore David Clarke, who had worked with Robert Moses on the parkway systems around New York City.
On July 9, 2003, Governor of New Jersey Jim McGreevey's plan to merge the operating organizations of the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike into one agency was completed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garden_State_Parkway   (2387 words)

  
 Garden State
Some will read by the disc jockey but some ads feature the music/sounds from Garden State was also released.
'Garden State' is the story of a young man, Andrew Largeman, who returns back home for his mother's funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade.
Since the film is about New Jersey (The Garden State) and it's about someone exploring their state of mind, we settled on Garden State.
www.zach-braff.com /gardenstate.html   (1057 words)

  
 MCN: Garden State
Garden State is the kind of quirky romantic comedy that used to be a staple of Hollywood.
And without overstating things, Garden State makes an excellent case for writer/director/actor Zach Braff evolving into the Woody Allen of his time.
Garden State is that kind of rare film.
www.moviecitynews.com /arrays/garden_state_sundance.html   (322 words)

  
 Garden State - Music from The Motion Picture
The Tracklisting for The Garden State Soundtrack is as follows.
Her warmth and fearlessness give Large the courage to open his heart to the joy and pain of the infinite abyss that is life.
The track listing for Garden State is as follows: 1.
www.gardenstatesoundtrack.com   (533 words)

  
 Garden State - Moviefone
Garden State: Andrew Largeman plays a waiter who returns to New Jersey for his mother's funeral and finds romance with an old friend played by Natalie Portman.
Fox Searchlight - Garden State The Weekend Read · Inside Searchlight · Blog on a Scandal · Cineplexed · Soft Focus · SEARCHLAB · State of Indie Film...
Garden State (2004) Garden State on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
movies.aol.com /movie/garden-state/18459/main   (224 words)

  
 The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - Garden State Chapter, District 10, Chapter 7
About Us SOLE – The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit, professional society devoted to scientific, educational and literary endeavors to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
The Garden State Chapter provides the activity for TEAM C4ISR professionals to collaborate about logistical activities, processes and programs across organizational and program lines.
To this end, the Garden State Chapter maintains active ties with the Industrial Representatives Association and the Fort Monmouth Combined Professional Association.
www.gardenstatesole.org   (433 words)

  
 Garden State Bears
is a community group for bears, bear admirers and their allies across the state of New Jersey that provides social opportunities and support for each other and the GLBT community in New Jersey.
For More Information about Garden State Bears or our events, please click on the link to your right.
The Garden State Bears website has some adult content and is restricted to those 18 years of age or older.
www.gardenstatebears.org   (71 words)

  
 Garden State (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was filmed over 25 days in April and May 2003 and released on July 28, 2004.
The film also spawned a popular soundtrack for which Braff, who picked the music himself, won a Grammy award.
The film was released into the home entertainment market in December of 2004; it held a position on the outskirts of the top ten rentals for its opening weeks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garden_State_(film)   (2646 words)

  
 Garden State Lumber Products - Distributor of Premium Quality Moldings
Garden State Lumber Products Corp. is the New York Tri-State area's premier distributor of quality mouldings.
We supply lumber yards and hardware stores with all their moulding needs from basic pine and finger joint mouldings to dramatic, hardwood architectural and flexible mouldings.
This remarkable line is now exclusively available through your local dealer of garden state lumber brand products.
www.gardenstatelumber.com   (118 words)

  
 Garden State Laboratories (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Garden State Laboratories, Inc. is a certified independent water, food and environmental testing laboratory.
With more than six decades of involvement in these fields, Garden State Labs would like to share our experience, expertise and valuable insight in these branches of environmental science, food science and public health.
Garden State Labs is Certified in the States of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
www.gslabs.com.cob-web.org:8888   (447 words)

  
 Garden State
The Shins will perform "New Slang," one of their two contributions to Garden State, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, airing November 5th.
The Garden State Soundtrack won this year's Grammy in the category of "Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For A Motion Picture, Television or Media"!
As well as a Sony DVD Dream System, a Loews Season Pass and Garden State Soundtracks in the Garden State Soundtrack Sweepstakes!!
www.gardenstatesoundtrack.com /content.html   (231 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Garden State: Music: Various Artists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
With the exception of "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," perhaps no soundtrack this year is as enjoyable as new indie wunderkind Zach Braff's "Garden State." A mix of golden oldies and fresh indie-pop, this is a mellowly sweet collection -- even without the movie.
The beautiful music of "Garden State's" soundtrack can serve as a poignant reminder of the movie, or can stand on its own as a good collection of rich music including Zero 7, the Shins, and Frou Frou.
After watching Garden State for the first time a couple years ago, it struck me that what made the film so compelling was its soundtrack.
www.amazon.com /Garden-State-Various-Artists/dp/B0002J58LK   (1240 words)

  
 Garden State Fire & Security Alarm Co., Inc.
Garden State Fire & Security Alarm Co., Inc.
In these pages you will find how to best protect your family and or place of business.
Copyright © 2002-2004 Garden State Fire & Security Alarm Co., Inc. & GE Security.
www.gardenstatealarm.com   (61 words)

  
 :: Garden State Spine&Pain Institute, Oakhurst, New Jersey
We at Garden State Spine and Pain Institute specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
We are able to maximize your results and assist you in obtaining 100% optimal health through our TRIAD of Healthcare where Medical Doctors, Chiropractors and Physical Therapists work together as a team for you!
Garden State Spine is proud to introduce DTS Spinal
www.gardenstatespine.com /index.htm   (108 words)

  
 GARDEN STATE IMAGING
Here at Garden State Imaging we take all precautions and measures to give you the service you deserve.
From our staff to our consultants, all our employees are well trained and ready.
When it comes to this line of business and you live in the Elizabeth, NJ area Garden State Imaging is the company to call.
www.gardenstateimaging.com   (130 words)

  
 Garden State EnviroNet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) honored Garden State EnviroNet (GSE) with a 2004 Environmental Achievement Award during ANJEC's annual Environmental Congress, at The Conference Center at Mercer in West Windsor on Friday, October 15.
Your tax-deductible donation can help us maintain and improve the technology we use to connect and involve people in protecting the environment.
Garden State EnviroNet (GSE) has launched a service designed to help environmental organizations get important information to the news media.
www.gsenet.org   (208 words)

  
 Garden State Roofing - Home
Welcome to the Web site for Garden State Roofing.
Thank you for this opportunity to provide you with the best service in the roofing and gutter industry.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
www.gardenstateroofing.net   (96 words)

  
 Garden State (2004)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I would give Garden State a 9 out of 10.
The only reason I'm not giving it a perfect 10 is b/c it had a slow start.
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Garden State (2004)
imdb.com /title/tt0333766   (381 words)

  
 Zach Braff's Garden State Blog
Since many of you liked the Garden State soundtrack and are often asking me for new music and what I'm listening to, I'm gonna give you the hottest tip there is. His name is Joshua Radin.
It was really awesome to sit down with someone who's had so much success and still acts like a regular guy from Jersey.
Review of Garden State and interview with Zach on National Public Radio (e-mail it to your friends!)
gardenstate.typepad.com   (2382 words)

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