By Lauren Kolacki As technology becomes more advanced and prominent, it also becomes more prevalent. Automation is diminishing the need for actual people in many job fields. For instance, the use of computerized kiosks reduces the need for cashiers and ticket sellers, EZ pass decreases the amount of employed toll booth operators, and factory workers … Continued

By Pam Teel By Pam Teel Did you know the man who wrote the original story Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was an adman for a department store. The year was 1939, the Great Depression was waning and a manager at Montgomery Ward in Chicago de- cided that the store should create its own children’s book … Continued

By Pam Teel A logo says a lot about a company. It is the essence of what a company stands for and how we identify with a brand. Nowadays there are so many logos that we sometimes don’t take note of them. But if we were to look a little deeper behind the scenes we … Continued

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation named to honor Samantha Joseph- son—a senior at the University of South Carolina who was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man pretending to be her Uber driver— was introduced in both the House and Senate today to establish needed protections for ride-share customers across the country. Named Sami’s Law, the bill, … Continued

By Pam Teel On November 22-24th the 2020 Miss New Jersey USA and Miss New Jersey Teen Pageants were held at the Resorts Casino Hotel, in Atlantic City, NJ. Representing Millstone Township in the Miss New Jersey Teen Division was seventeen year old Antonia Arpaia, a senior at Allentown High School. To qualify, contestants must … Continued

The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the roadway improvement project for Sharon Station Road (County Route 539A) from Allentown-Davis Station Road (County Route 539) to Allentown- Red Valley Road (County Route 526) on Wednesday, Oct. 23. “Through the collaboration with the township of Upper Freehold, … Continued

Forty four years ago, the idea of having Santa fly into the Princeton Airport for the local children to experience was brought to life by the Nierenberg family, owners of the Prince- ton Airport. Throughout the years, this has evolved into a wonderful annual event for the families in our community. The tradition continues this … Continued

One of the most tax-efficient ways to give is by contributing long-term appreciated securities, like stocks. There are two huge advantages to donating in this way. One, since you are not selling your stocks, there are no capital gains taxes to be concerned with, and the more appreciation the stocks have, the bigger your tax savings … Continued

Making resolutions to improve your financial situation is a good thing to do at any time of year. Regardless of when you begin, it is extremely important. Your financial control and your financial goals are a large contributor to your health. Make these financial wellness tips a prime focus for yourself in 2020! Spend less than you earn. Plan and … Continued

Focus to extreme on their looks. They focus on specific things — like a pimple on their skin, or the shape or looks of their nose, eyes, lips, ears, or hands. Feel upset about their looks. They feel worried, stressed, and anxious about their looks almost all the time. Check or fix their looks. They feel the strong need … Continued