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A storm’s brewing
Coastal properties have always been popular, but recent storms and flooding will make buyers do their homework before investing in disaster-prone areas By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features The effect of climate change and severe weather on coastal properties is one of the top 10 issues affecting real estate this year, according to a report released…
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Coldwell Banker survey finds Americans disagree over how long is too long to live with parents
A ccording to a new survey of more than 2,000 Americans conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate and leading psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, Americans don’t see eye to eye about the appropriate amount of time for adults to live with parents after college. The survey found that Americans ages 55 and older think it is…
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Insurance bill blues
Why homeowners insurance rates are going up, and what you can do about it Temperatures aren’t the only things on the rise this summer. Homeowners insurance rates are also going up, according to the latest data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which reports that the cost of homeowners insurance increased 36 percent between…
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SPORT SHORTS
Bill Britton, PGA director of instruction at Trump National Golf Club in Colts Neck, captured the 2013 Charity Clambake, his second Clambake crown, by shooting a 2-underpar 142. The clambake was held at the Rockaway River Country Club in Denville. Britton carded rounds of 67-75 to win by one stroke. Rumson Country Club’s Brian Gaffney…
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Jackson’s Evans sisters excelling in basketball at collegiate level
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Christa Evans of Jackson, who started 10 games as a sophomore forward for the women’s basketball team at Rutgers University last season, is ready to take that opportunity a step further when preseason begins in a matter of weeks. So is her younger sister, Shannon, who comes off a commendable freshman…
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Jaguars girls tennis team enters rebuilding season
By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Monica Chang, who lost only one of 25 matches last season in second singles, leads a rebuilding Jackson Memorial High School girls tennis team intent on having another memorable season. Last season, the Jaguars finished 16-6, the most in Chris Opdyke’s 11 seasons as head coach. They were third in Shore…
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Battle for possession
Jackson Liberty High School’s Nicole Mickendrow (l) and St. Rose High School’s Kyra Martyn battle for the ball as they try to win possession during the Aug. 23 preseason scrimmage played at Jackson. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR
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Mack recognized Campbell for his humanitarian efforts
By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Monmouth University professor James Mack (l) struck up a friendship with Olympic decathlon champion Milt Campbell in recent years. When a memorial tribute for the late Olympic champion, who passed away last November, was held in Plainfield, Mack was invited to speak about Campbell’s humanitarian contributions. I n the twilight…
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New Jersey Film Festival begins Sept. 6
“Bebete and Daniboy” The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Cinema Studies program at Rutgers University, will present the 32nd annual New Jersey Film Festival from Sept. 6 to Nov. 15. More than 29 films will have their New Jersey or Middlesex County premiere screenings, including “Mad Ship,” “Rap ’n’…
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