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Munitions search enters second phase
By STELLA MORRISON Staff Writer A crew clears brush in preparation for a search for metal objects as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investigation to determine if munitions are present at a site across the Raritan River from the former Raritan Arsenal. HECTOR MOSLEY/U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS A site along the…
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Projections show growth of low-wage jobs
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Despite headlines that pit man against machine, the automation of the workplace might not pose the largest threat to the labor force, according to one expert. Of the five American occupations that are projected to grow the most by 2022, four generated annual median salaries of about $20,000 in 2012,…
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Job seekers face fresh start
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Eileen Higgins discusses the services offered to thousands of people each year at the career center. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Lisa Maccone recalled feeling shocked and angry when she was laid off from her job in the mortgage industry last August. With a home loan of her own to pay…
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Photo
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR Sophomore Heather Morra, center, waits for the start of the annual Knight Club Prom Fashion Show at Old Bridge High School on Jan. 15. The annual event featured 150 high school students and administrators modeling the latest prom dresses and tuxedos. For more photos, see page 22.
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Evolution/Revolution
If you haven’t shopped for a new car in several years, you may not be prepared for what you’ll find on dealers’ showrooms. Here’s how vehicles have changed over the last decade. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With the average new-car ownership period currently at around six years, those headed to a dealer’s showroom after…
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Q&A
VW’s new nav with Sharon Peters Q: We’re in the very early stages of researching for a new car purchase next year, and are hearing GM’s OnStar will be in Volkswagens soon. What do you know about that? A: Actually, VW has its own version, an OnStar-like in-car system called Car-Net. It’s being offered in…
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RE/MAX recognized among top franchise opportunities
Global franchisor RE/MAX, LLC once again holds the top ranked position among real estate brands in the 35th Annual Entrepreneur 2014 Franchise 500. Appearing in the January edition of Entrepreneur magazine, this year’s ranking is the 11th time in 15 years that the Franchise 500 names RE/MAX as the top franchisor in the real estate…
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Century 21 Real Estate sponsors the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation
Century 21 Real Estate LLC announces that it is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF). The Century 21 USBSF sponsorship includes a dedicated sled wrapped in black and gold featuring the brand’s iconic logo. The sled made its debut at the Century 21 Senior Leadership Conference in Miami…
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SPORT SHORTS
The Ocean County College (OCC) Foundation invites you to tee off at its 13th Annual Golf Outing at Pine Barrens Golf Club, Jackson Township, on May 6, featuring “Hole-In-One,” “Beat the Pro,” and “Closest-to-the-Pin” contests. “In our first 12 years, we raised nearly $500,000 to support the students of Ocean County College,” Sandy S. Broughton,…
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