
Alex Dutton

![Greatness Is Just Something We Made Up [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/08/576124_10150989310558445_1996350245_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Greatness Is Just Something We Made Up [POLL]
When thinking of a Nike Commercial, I typically think of a segment starring premier athletes such as Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, or Troy Polamalu. Nike's most recent commercial, though, leaves me with the thought "one of these things, is not like the other...
![The Early Bird Gets the Worm [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/07/Screen-shot-2012-07-30-at-6.59.33-AM.png?w=980&q=75)
The Early Bird Gets the Worm [POLL]
Throughout my high school and college career I always considered myself to be an early bird. If I had an assignment that was due, or a test that I needed to study for I would have much rather set an alarm for 4am, than stay up until 2am. I always felt that I was much more productive in the early hours of the morning after a good night's rest...

An Attempt to Keep Art Right Here at Home
Although New Jersey is not a state most known for its accommodations for the visual and performing arts, there are a lot of amazingly talented artists living in our own backyard. As an artist myself, I can tell you that at times it can be frustrating to have a passion for an artform without being able to surround myself with like-minded individuals...

Who Said New Jersey Can’t Be Classy?
Who said New Jersey can't be classy? In a recent "Judgement of Princeton" wine competition, wines from our own backyard placed extremely well coming very close to some of the best wines from France. A panel of nine judges that consisted of vineyard owners and international wine critiques voted the New Jersey wines 2nd through 4th in this competition...

A Pretty Funked Up Weekend
For this Father's Day Weekend I found myself having a pretty funked up time with my mom and dad. My parents and I went to see Bootsy Collins; a funk legend I never thought I would be able say I saw perform live.
Most known for playing with acts such as James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic, Boosty helped to create the soundtrack to what was my father's youth...
![Are Pancakes The Key to Every Mourning? [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/06/528526_10150724827728152_1718614223_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are Pancakes The Key to Every Mourning? [POLL]
A New Jersey franchisee of IHOP is trying something different, and has started a campaign to cater funeral receptions. With the slogan Come Hungry, Leave Happy, the Bloomfield IHOP is using their private guest room for future funeral receptions with the hopes of lightening the mood in a time of mourning with IHOP's traditional fun breakfast foods...

Required Listening For the Planet Earth
I guess what they say is true in that legends never die, and all-time greats are always looking for new ways to grow. At age 64, Carlos Santana has won 10 Grammys, worked with countless other legends, and has accomplished as much as any musician could ever dream of...
![Turn Up The AC! [POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/05/526281_192246067558691_1603173289_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Turn Up The AC! [POLL]
This past weekend was perfect weather for me. It was comfortable while just on the edge of it being too hot. Driving with all of the windows down was a must, and opening all screen doors, windows, and blinds was a necesity. I enjoyed it even more because with June being just two weeks away, I have a feeling we will soon pay for how mild our winter was with a scorching hot summer...
![Rutgers Football Unveils New Uniforms [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/05/RutgersNikeProCombat1.png?w=980&q=75)
Rutgers Football Unveils New Uniforms [PHOTOS]
As Rutgers football begins a new chapter under the command of Kyle Flood, it is only fitting to start this chapter with a completely different look. Rutgers has recently unveiled the new uniforms that will be worn in the upcoming fall season...
![New Jersey Mom Allegedly Takes 5 Year Old Daughter Tanning [VIDEO, POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/385/files/2012/05/6522-000192.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
New Jersey Mom Allegedly Takes 5 Year Old Daughter Tanning [VIDEO, POLL]
Patricia Krentcil is a New Jersey mom being accused of bringing her 5 year old daughter into a tanning booth. Patricia was arrested and charged with second-degree child endangerment as the tanning has caused burns to the young girl's body.