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Reader says bring back the Ford Ranchero — say what?
Coda • GREG BEAN Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. A few weeks ago, after writing a column about how I thought the American auto industry could save itself by reintroducing the cars that made it famous — like…
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American icon’s eloquence is poetic and profound
Maya Angelou speaks to sellout crowd at Brookdale College BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Alone on a stage, she captured the minds and hearts of about 2,500 people with her words, her song, her wisdom. In her 80 years, she has shared the lessons of her life’s journey with an eagerly receptive crowd. PHOTOS BY…
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Spraypaint surrealiZm
“Stair-gazing” ‘Eyes See Stars,” a new spraypaint surrealiZm exhibition by Doug Z, is at McKay Imaging Photography Studio and Gallery in Red Bank. Monmouth County artist Doug Z offers a batch of eyecatching new paintings. His unique style combines spray paint, stencils and hypnotic patterns. Whether it’s one of his trademark starry-eyed flowerhead people, a…
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On ethics panel, McMorrow does the right thing
Your Turn Guest Column • Arthur Z. Kamin In the end, Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow did the right thing. She rose to the occasion. She climbed the mountain. She hit the heights for herself, for the Board of Freeholders and for the Monmouth County residents she serves. After initial hesitation, McMorrow cast the deciding…
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Economic freefall more frightening with each passing day
Guest Column • Thomas A. Blaisi We are living in the worst financial times since the Great Depression; the big picture is becoming more frightening with each passing day, as the downward financial spiral continues. Even more frightening is the fact that no one knows what to do in order to stop the freefall, and…
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In the Service
Navy Capt. Joseph Sensi Jr. has retired after 29 years of active duty while serving as director, sound navigation and ranging integrated coordinating group, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Sensi’s previous commands include commanding officer aboard the USS Conserver, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; flag secretary assigned to commander, six fleet aboard USS Belknap…
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U.S. Navy seeks sponsors for events
The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office at Naval Weapons Station Earle offers area businesses the opportunity to sponsor athletic, cultural and entertainment events for U.S. sailors and their families. In return, the U.S. Navy recognizes the companies through advertisements of their businesses and products in The Compass, the MWR news magazine which circulates to…
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Freeholders announce county appointments
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has appointed a number of people to key positions within county government and restructured several county departments for an overall cost savings of more than $225,000 in salaries, according to a March 13 press release from the county. The positions were advertised on the Monmouth County Internet website and…
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American icon’s eloquence is poetic and profound
Maya Angelou speaks to sellout crowd at Brookdale College BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Alone on a stage, she captured the minds and hearts of about 2,500 people with her words, her song, her wisdom. In her 80 years, she has shared the lessons of her life’s journey with an eagerly receptive crowd. Author Maya…
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