By Bryan M. Kuderna “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”- Ben Franklin Turn on the news tonight; you’ll surely be entertained by a host of extremely ordinary catastrophes… robbery, murder, celebrity scandal, 5-alarm fire, and a natural disaster. While the media enjoys plaguing us with negativity and fear, it’s human nature … Continued
This will vary by where you live and the typical weather you drive in. • All-season tires can handle a variety of road conditions. They have some mud and snow capabilities. • Winter tires are more effective than all-season tires in deep snow. • Summer tires are warm-weather tires that are not designed to operate … Continued
By Gabriella Mancuso Middle School is a difficult time for children, especially boys. They are confused, immature and just typical young boys. From grades 6-8 boys tend to have behavior changes. Typically, they choose to show this to- wards their parents more than anyone else. As a parent, only you know how to handle your … Continued
Idioms that include the name Mary in it. By Pam Teel Mary Celeste A place, location, or higha-occupancy vehicle (especially a ship) that is inexplicably deserted or abandoned. An allusion to the Mary Celeste, an American merchant brig- antine that was discovered floating off the Azores Islands in 1872 with no one on board and … Continued
That author Mark Twain was one of the first people to purchase the early typewriter and is probably the first author to submit a typed manuscript to his publisher. The QWERTY keyboard layout was devised and created in the 1860s by the creator of the first modern typewriter, Chris- topher Sholes, a newspaper editor who … Continued
Fans of the popular “Antique Road Show” on PBS will have the chance to have their own treasures assessed at the “What’s it Worth” event at the Allentown Public Library on Sunday, October 28th, 1 to 4 pm, conducted by Joe Bodnar of Bodnar Auction House in Edison, NJ. Those who attended last fall were … Continued
A taste of Brooklyn and a Taste of Italy Right here in Jackson! By, Pam Teel Bella Italia Pork Store and Catering of Jackson is a premiere family owned food market bringing a little bit of Italy and a little bit of Brooklyn to Jackson N.J. and the surrounding communities. Walking through the doors of … Continued
By Bryan Kudera Anyone who’s ever been to a toddler’s first birthday can relate to a few common themes… a clown or superhero, crying babies (especially if Mom and Dad picked the clown), a Smash Cake, and someone offering up a college fund. This gift from Grandma or your Brother-In-Law that works at the bank … Continued
Planning. Preparation. Dedication. In an ever-changing world, adaptation is key to ensuring your wealth is secure. With that in mind, I would like to introduce you to RBC WealthPlan, an interactive program designed to monitor and update the progress of obtaining your financial goals. RBC WealthPlan helps develop your personal plan using a conversational approach. … Continued
By John Bazzurro With the holidays right around the corner, a lot of my clients ask me whether or not they can be responsible for serving alcohol to their guests. The short answer in the State of New Jersey is “yes.” New Jersey has a “social host” liability statute (N.J.S.A. 2A: 15-5.6) which allows people … Continued