Author: Greater Media
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Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2015 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at the Essex & Sussex in Spring Lake. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2015 are…
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County sets spring job fair
More than 50 employers in sectors such as health care, technology, advance manufacturing, retail, hospitality, financial services, and transportation logistics and distribution will be on hand March 25 at a job fair hosted by the Middlesex County Office of Workforce Development. The companies will recruit for various full-time positions at the fair, which is set…
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Nurses reverse a worrisome winter development
In mid-December, three residents in the River Road, Piscataway, Parker nursing home caught an upper respiratory virus. Such viruses can cause residents to miss much-anticipated group activities and runs the risk of broad transmission through the home. The nursing staff, working with housekeeping, environmental services, and dining services, made sure that neither threat materialized. Staff…
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Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office hosting shoe drive
Frances “Fran” Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office, has announced that her office has joined forces with Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) to collect new and gently-used shoes for men, women and children of all ages. In honor of child abuse awareness month, the local community is invited to fill an unlimited…
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Arkadiy Figlin, an international concert pianist from Lincoln Center and the School of American Ballet, will perform a program of classical, jazz and folk pieces at 2 p.m. March 7 at the Jackson Library, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Space is limited,…
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10 big brain-related breakthroughs of 2014
By Michael Ginsberg This was a big year on the brain front. From brain injury and brain training to Alzheimer’s and autism, neuroscientists are unraveling more mysteries surrounding the human brain, and discovering new treatments and preventative methods in the process. In celebration of Brain Awareness Month, here are 10 of the biggest brain breakthroughs…
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Best new-car features for senior drivers
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Older motorists — especially those with declining abilities — should take advantage of new-vehicle options that can make taking to the wheel safer and more enjoyable With a swell of Baby Boomers entering their golden years there are now more senior citizens on the road than ever, with 84 percent…
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NAIOP New Jersey announces 2015 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients
The New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has announced the recipients of its 2015 Commercial Real Estate Awards. The awards will be presented during the 28th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala, to be held on May 14 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Finn Wentworth, founder and partner,…
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Riding in cars with dogs
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pet safety is paramount when traveling. Here are a few tips to help make the trip less ‘ruff’ for everyone. Whether undertaking a short jaunt or a major excursion, family road trips can be hard enough on mom and dad, but adding one or more dogs to the passenger list…
