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Fuelish behavior
Many motorists think their cars’ MPG ratings are inaccurate, but they may only have themselves to blame By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Most every new-car ad that notes a vehicle’s estimated fuel economy bears a variation of the phrase, “your mileage may vary,” which has become a modern-day catchall expression for verbal waffling. Indeed, according…
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Big or small?
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Bigger tires or smaller tires for a new SUV I’m buying? It can go either way. I won’t be off-roading or anything like that. What’s your preference? A: Smaller. They’re better from a fuel-economy perspective, and they’re almost always quieter. They cost less, too. Q: My brakes feel a lot…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associates Chhaya “Barkha” Kishnani and Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office were recognized for their exceptional success during the month of October. Kishnani led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex County, for new home dollar volume. Warters was the top…
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LOOKING FOR MOTIVATION
There is one phrase in a real estate agent’s marketing repertoire that has near universal ability to pique buyer interest. It is the tag “motivated seller.” This phrase has a number of possible meanings, which is up to the buyer to discern. It could be that the seller is confronted with circumstances such as a…
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New rules for mortgage interest deduction
IRS requiring more info from lenders to confirm the mortgage interest owners can deduct By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features The Internal Revenue Service has a keen interest in your mortgage interest. One of the big perks of homeownership is the deductibility of mortgage interest, allowing owners to whittle down the amount of their gross…
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Falcons, Trojans rivalry game takes on greater importance
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent The Wardlaw-Hartridge School’s Noah Toney signed his National Letter of Intent to accept a track and field scholarship at the University of Virginia. He holds the Wardlaw-Hartridge records in the 400 and 800 meters. Seated with him at the signing are his parents, Seth Toney and Dr. Flora Taylor. Standing, from…
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Model Train Show open Nov. 28-Dec. 27
Barron Arts Center’s 25th Annual Holiday Model Train Show is set for Nov. 28 to Dec. 27 (closed Dec. 25). Exhibit hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. The train setup and design is by Mike Gelesky. The opening reception ceremony, hosted by Mayor John…
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Middlesex County toast to scouting award dinner
A dinner and program given on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America, Patriots’ Path Council, will be held at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 1, at the Pines Manor, 2085 State Route 27, Edison. The event will raise funds to support the scouting program in Middlesex County, with focus on STEM, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and…
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Student makes false report to police
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A fifth-grade student fabricated a story about being approached by a stranger after dismissal from James Madison Intermediate School last week, according to police. The incident occurred on Nov. 17, according to Police Sgt. Robert Dudash. When police detectives examined security camera footage from outside the school on…
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