What Is Distracted Driving?

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Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving. Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a … Continued

CHOCOLATE AND DOGS DON’T MIX

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By Pam Teel It’s that time of the year again when the gifts of chocolate from Christmas and New Year’s are piling up, and the thought of hiding those chocolate delights from the restless puppies are the furthest thing from your mind. Dogs have a wonderful sense of smell, and they are by nature mischievous. … Continued

DANCER BILL EXCLUDES HORSE-BOARDING SERVICES FROM SALES TAX ADVANCES

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On January 6, 2020, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation (A1045) sponsored by Assemblyman Ron Dancer that would exempt horse boarding, maintenance and related services from the state sales tax. “There has been ongoing confusion in the industry about tax responsibilities, and as a result, stables have closed up shop and abandoned the … Continued

Millstone’s Got Talent

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By Pam Teel At age five, Millstone Township’s Isabella Mays (Izzi) was watching the Disney channel and told her father that one day she wanted to be on it. Her dad said okay and both her parents took her to an open casting call. They didn’t know much about the business but were trying to … Continued

The Keto Diet And Exercise

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By Lauren Kolacki The keto diet is a low-carb diet. It’s a diet, with an intake of around seventy percent fats, twenty-five percent proteins, and five percent carbs. People who eat this diet aim to induce a state known as “ketosis”. There are four different types of exercises recommended during ketosis to help you maximize … Continued

Steaming Food

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By Jordan Tintigan The newest cooking trend for 2016 is steaming food. Steaming works by boiling water, letting the water create steam, and letting the steam heat nearby food. The food is not in contact with the boiling water, but the steam directly hits it. This method gives food a very moist texture. Before actually … Continued

Gluten-Free Butter-Dough Biscuits

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These flaky and buttery biscuits can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack or a side dish. They are also made gluten-free and contain no wheat flour. Makes 12 servings Ingredients • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt• 2 cups gluten-free flour blend, plus more for flouring • 2 teaspoons baking powder• salt, as desired• 2 … Continued

Picky Eating

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Picky eating is typical for many preschoolers. It’s simply another step in the process of growing up and becoming independent. As long as your preschooler is healthy, growing normally, and has plenty of energy, he or she is most likely getting the nutrients he or she needs. Typical picky eating behaviorsMany children will show one … Continued

CAN VAPING BE DEADLY? YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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By Nirav N. Shah, DO, FACCP What is vaping? Vaping is when a person uses a vape or e-cigarette to inhale nicotine. Vapes are battery-powered devices that heat a nicotine-containing liquid to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. The liquid is usually flavored with fruit or other sweet flavorings. Is vaping safe? No, vaping is not … Continued

Putting down roots!

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3 Reasons To Own Your Home 1. OWNING YOUR HOME PROVIDES A SENSE OF STABILITY Renting can work for some people, like those who move around frequently from place to place. But when you’re ready to settle down, whether to raise a family or just have a nice place you can call home, nothing beats … Continued