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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Jackson Memorial High School’s Ryan Rafferty (392) is in the lead pack during the 1,600-meter race at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions on June 3 at Frank Jost Field in South Plainfield. Rafferty ran 4:16.5 to finish ninth.
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Brake check
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: Friends (all younger) were talking at lunch with some enthusiasm about “brake-checking” a driver who seemed to be aggressive or a jerk or something. I didn’t want to sound hopelessly out of touch, but I don’t know what the term means. Can you enlighten me? A: When you brake-check someone,…
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History’s oddest auto accessories
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features From an in-dash coffeemaker to gyroscopic stabilizers, here are some the wackiest car gadgets ever from the famed JC Whitney auto parts catalog A true automotive icon is celebrating its 100 anniversary this year, one that’s been satisfying the needs of garage mechanics and fueling the fantasies of car crazy…
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Weichert receives achievement award at international real estate conference
Weichert, Realtors was recently honored with a Member Achievement Award by the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE). The award was presented at the LeadingRE Annual Awards Gala in Las Vegas, which was attended by more than 2,000 top real estate professionals from more than 20 countries. “Being recognized with a Member Achievement…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
All indications show that May was the beginning of a sizzling summer in Central Jersey real estate. The weather and the economy are heated up and so is the demand for real estate. “May was an extraordinary month at Gloria Zastko, Realtors … everything is coming up sold,” said Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko,…
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Sanford Herrick of Case Real Estate Capital named to Advisory Board at Center for Real Estate at Rutgers
The Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School, a rising academic program positioned to transform and inspire the next generation of real estate leaders, announces the appointment of Sanford Herrick, founder and managing principal of Case Real Estate Capital, LLC, to its Advisory Board. The Center for Real Estate at Rutgers Business School is…
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SPORT SHORTS
Those seeking to be part of an international soccer team may test themselves at the new Boca Juniors Academy June 13-23. For more information, visit www.usboca.com. The Monroe Sports Center’s (MSC) Mid-Jersey Basketball League begins June 19. Teams will be broken down into divisions based on age and skill level. Divisions include boys grades 3-4,…
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GMC champion Bombers fall short of winning sectional title
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Sayreville War Memorial High School’s softball team soared through the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Tournament and nearly hit the double, making it all the way to the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV finals. The Bombers tightened up an already sturdy defense, not allowing a tournament opponent to score more than two…
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Riptide girls’ successful spring included New Jersey Cup
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent The Old Bridge Riptide U14 girls soccer team is coming off a strong spring campaign that saw it win the New Jersey Cup title. Coach Brian Morrissey’s team downed Marlton JPS Premier, 3-1, to win the cup May 10. The Riptide showed its defensive grit in winning its semifinal, quarterfinal and…
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