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What about ‘Game of Thrones’ uneven season?
Question: The last two Game of Thrones episodes were so epic and satisfying, though the rest of the season felt stagnant waiting for these climactic events. Wondering how you rank this season now that it’s over? — Chandler P Matt Roush: I am still struggling with the notion of how to judge a season that…
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’80s commercials were filled with eventual stars
By Jeff Pfeiffer, ReMIND Magazine Never underestimate that unknown actor you see cutting his or her teeth with roles in television commercials — that person might be a star of tomorrow. Cases in point are the personalities below, all of whom got some of their earliest starts working on TV ads back in the 1980s…
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Cheers & Jeers
by Damian Holbrook TV Guide Magazine Cheers to Game of Thrones for an ironclad ender. Cersei (Lena Headey) took a seat, Jon (Kit Harington) took the North, and Dany (Emilia Clarke, above) was on a boat. If they weren’t blown up or exiled, the key players of HBO’s epic killed it (many literally) in the…
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Another animated home run
By Paul Hall We’ve all done it. We’ve looked at our pet and wondered just what they do when we aren’t home. Never fear, The Secret Life of Pets is here, and we get a story based on that very thought. If you “Sit!” for this story, you’ll be rewarded with a treat — no…
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Automakers on target to meet fuel economy goals
It’s difficult to find a true ‘gas guzzler’ among today’s fleet of new cars, trucks and crossovers By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Though big truck and SUV sales are booming, it doesn’t necessarily mean the nation’s gas pumps are draining at a considerably quicker rate. That’s because despite a shift in consumer sentiment, automakers are…
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LATCH smarts
Steering You Right with Sharon Peters Q: We’re getting a new car that our two grandkids will be riding in often. The daughter-in-law is weighing in with the following: we’re supposed to get one that has the best LATCH system (for lashing down the child seats). I thought all new cars had this. And aren’t…
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Where to find the best deals in used cars
Gas prices are powering a surging demand for muscle cars in the pre-owned market, with the most fuel-efficient models being among the best bargains By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features As further evidence of the seismic shift in consumers’ preferences with regard to automobiles, resale values of the raciest rides on the road are soaring, while…
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Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40
Rob Sickel of Pine Belt Enterprises in Lakewood was named one of Automotive News’ 40 Under 40. This annual program honors 40 high achievers at new-car dealerships who are under 40 years old. Automotive News evaluated nominations from across the United States and Canada and identified outstanding performers in a large field of top caliber…
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Mets tickets will go to blood donors
A community blood drive is set for 1:30-7:30 p.m. Aug.18 at the Public Works and Utilities Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Donors will receive two free tickets to see the New York Mets play; there will be a variety of games from which to choose. Identification and proof of age…
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