In an economic downturn, business owners are forced to make difficult decisions. For many, this difficulty arises from the belief that what the world is experiencing now is unprecedented, that the future is unpredictable. Thankfully, there is nearly a century of data that can alleviate some of these fears and help companies see the upside … Continued
How far is someone willing to take an inside joke? For most it’s a well-thought-out prank, a post on Facebook, or even a meme to circulate. But for two Trinidadians, what started off as a small joke, snow-balled into an online game and an IOS app. Norman Gabriel (23) and Anthony Boulos (22) have been … Continued
Teens’ inexperience behind the wheel makes them more susceptible to distraction behind the wheel. One in three teens who text says they have done so while driving. Is your teen one of them? Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases your teen’s risk of crashing by six times, and texting while … Continued
this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day By, YMCA of Western Monmouth County For over 20 years, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service has encouraged individuals to volunteer their time to improve their communities. That spirit of community service can be a rallying point to heal our differences through a common cause, as giving … Continued
By Lauren Kolacki Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. At least that is what Brian Davis believes. Brian is the coach of his 9-year-old sons’ basketball team, along with Matt Pless, here in Millstone. At last year’s tryouts they had a total of 4 kids show up, 2 being their sons. That’s not … Continued
By, Pam Teel This month we recognize ten year old Laasini Kavuri who goes to the Apple- garth Elementary School in Monroe. Laasini is in the fifth grade. What Laasini loves about her homeroom teacher, her science teacher, and her math teacher, is that they never teach straight from the textbook. They always have fun … Continued
Online Public Voting Ends December 15 The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) has announced 50 nominees in five categories for its Class of 2018: Arts & Letters, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Public Service, and Sports. Public voting is now underway online at https://njhalloffame.org/2018-nominees/. The 11th class of inductees will be announced in January, and … Continued
Adrianne Lenker, Abysskiss By, Preston Quinn Adrianne Lenker’s voice sounds like a secret. No matter what she is singing, her mumbling vocal technique makes any of her songs sound like she is providing the world with every little piece of her heart. Her new album, abysskiss, is an incredibly intimate collection of tracks that become … Continued
Alex Ostrow from Monroe took some recent pictures from around NJ. The Sandy Hook Light House is the oldest operating lighthouse in the Unit- ed States. It is located at the northern end of the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Atlantic Highlands. Amazingly well-preserved, this unique octagonal tower dates back to … Continued
By Susan Heckler The average American home contains multiple sources of toxic flame-retardant chemicals. They’re widely used in carpets and textiles, foam insulation, polyurethane foam furnishings, electronics and plastics and motor vehicles. These outgas into your home regularly. The chemical industry maintains that these chemicals are necessary to keep flames from engulfing your home as … Continued