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What Matters Most
May 22, 2012What matters most is the focus not the question… it is unique to all… it is distinct as a snowflake… it is as imp...
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New York State's Pro Bono Requirement a Step In the Right Direction
May 21, 2012New York will soon become the first state in the nation to require pro bono service with Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s recent d...
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Fight Back Against The Fear And Reality Of Falling
May 21, 2012Daniel Kane, Clinical Director of JAG Physical Therapy’s West Orange facility recently held a Slips and Falls Prevention Seminar...
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Honor Memorial Day by Connecting with a Veteran
May 17, 2012As Memorial Day approaches, our thoughts naturally turn to the sacrifices that have been made by Union County residents while serving ...
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American Jiu Jitsu in Maplewood Teaches Self-Defense, Confidence
May 16, 2012MAPLEWOOD, NJ - I’d be the first one to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of confrontations. I would always be overcome w...
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Five Financial Success Strategies for Today's Busy Woman
May 16, 2012What is the sign of a good decision?® It’s preparing for the unexpected to help protect the lifestyle you have worked so...
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Sure We're Smart, But Are We OtherWise?
May 11, 2012Everybody thinks they’re smart. And out here in the white collar suburbs, a greater proportion than average actually are. ...
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The Market Confounds Bulls and Bears: Where Do We Go From Here?
May 10, 2012Stocks roared up 12% in 2012’s first quarter, catching the bears flat footed. This performance was all the more remarkable...
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Historic Montrose Park Mansion Slated for Demolition
May 9, 2012The historic home located at 425 Scotland Road has been targeted for demolition by Marylawn of the Oranges, owners of the property. Ma...
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Is Big Brother Keeping Tabs on You?
May 6, 2012United States v Jones Generally, citizens believe that they have a right to privacy in their everyday affairs and that they ...
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It's All About a New Wheelchair for Christian Panarese
May 6, 2012Christian Panarese, a 13-year-old Westfield resident, attends Edison Intermediate School. Born a spastic quadriplegic, he is confined ...
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Waxing the Skin Deep Way
May 3, 2012As we rapidly approach the warm summer months, exposed, silky smooth, hairless skin is a must! While there are numerous ways to elimin...
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The Case for the Buffett Rule; Fairness for the Taxpayer
May 1, 2012Despite the recent GOP filibuster to block passage of the Buffett Rule in the Senate, the Whitehouse and the Democratic Party have vow...
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The Perth Amboy School District Scuffle Illustrates the Need to End Local Control
April 27, 2012The current turmoil in the Perth Amboy public schools serves as an illustration of why it is time to end local community control of ed...
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The “Comeback” State has Demonstrated the Value it has Placed on our Children
April 24, 2012The recent Associated Press report about the growing number of New Jersey Children living in poverty has alarming implications for our...
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New Jersey’s “Crosswalk Law” Needs to be Enforced
April 22, 2012A few weeks ago, this writer reported that New Jersey’s “Crosswalk Law” may be the most ignored legal measure of all...
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Coverage for One: How Disability Income Insurance Can Help Protect Unmarried Workers if Disaster Strikes
April 20, 2012The economic downturn has caused many Americans to take a hard look at their financial lives – with many recognizing the need to...
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Whole Life Insurance: A Versatile Financial Asset
April 18, 2012Why should you purchase whole life insurance rather than term, variable, or universal? Unlike other assets, such as securities or real...
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Senator Jennifer Beck Proposes a “Rail Passenger Bill of Rights”
April 6, 2012State Senator Jennifer Beck has engaged in a legislative effort to provide traveling rights to train passengers in New Jersey. Her &ld...
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Reported Increase in Autism Rates will Require a United Planning Effort
April 3, 2012Recent reports that New Jersey’s Autism rates have risen dramatically and reached “epidemic proportions” has elicite...
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New Jersey Youth and Government a Positive Experience
April 2, 2012For the last four years, I have taken part in New Jersey Youth and Government. This experience, which I had the privilege to par...
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A Parent Shares Her Hopes and Fears Regarding the Proposed Center Closings
March 30, 2012Currently, more than eight thousand New Jerseyans with Developmental disabilities are on a waiting list for housing in our State. For ...
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Small Business Owners: What are Your Goals?
March 30, 2012Every small business owner has a unique story to tell regarding why they decided to establish their company. For some, it’s the ...
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Giving Businesses a Voice and Doing It Without Paper
March 28, 2012People ask me why journalism when you are so busy being the CEO of a fast growing emerging technology company? I tell them bec...
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The Benefits of Massage Therapy according to Skin Deep
March 27, 2012Massage therapy can do so much more than just wash away the pressures of the day. It is a proven therapy that is recommended to ...