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  • BlueClaws to Host Troop Supply and Clothing Drive

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    I am a big fan of the Blue Claws. It is such a great time for the family and kids and they are such a wonderful resource to the community. They host other event like 2009 Cycles 54 Twilight Series, presented by NJ Natural Gas. They have shown great support [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 4:56pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Spotlight: Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry

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    I met Isaiah Cooper Executive Director of The Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry at a Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce event. What wonderful things this organization is doing for people in need, and truly are an oasis for many families. I hope you take the time to learn a bit more [...]
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    Posted: April 29, 2009, 10:51pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Invest In Your health….A Financial Commitment That Can Last A LIFETIME!

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    Invest In Your health….A Financial Commitment That Can Last A LIFETIME! By Maryann Jacks, M.D. – President, People’s Healthcare, LLC During these difficult financial times we find ourselves thinking more about our money….where it’s going, where its gone, and more importantly where to invest it in the future. Many have taken a [...]
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    Posted: April 28, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
    by Maryann Jacks, M.D.

  • Interview : Director of Parks & Recreation for Howell Township

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    As a Howell resident, mountain biker, aspiring triathlete, and most importantly daddy I can say I love our park system. We are really fortunate to have such great parks that support a lifestyle and makes our community special. I am so looking forward to the warmer days ahead. Howard: Thanks for offering [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2009, 10:46am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Dylan, Nelson & Mellencamp to Rock FirstEnergy Park

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    Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp to Rock FirstEnergy Park LAKEWOOD, N.J. – The Bob Dylan Show, featuring Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp, is coming to FirstEnergy Park for a concert on Thursday, July 23rd. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, May 2nd. [...]
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    Posted: April 24, 2009, 12:26pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ Marathon Expo

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    NJ Marathon Expo When: Friday, 5/1 from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Saturday, 5/2 from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. Where: Pier Village, Long Branch The Marathon Expo is Open to All; Race Participants, Spectators, Fans & Running Enthusiasts! Stop by the big tent to check out: Shore Runner Outlet Store bargains on running shoes, apparel & accessories! [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2009, 11:43am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Subaru Road Racing at NJ Motorsports

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    Since I currently own two Subaru’s and have a great love for all things NJ (well almost everything OK!) I felt inspired to share this with you. The funny thing is that those of you who know me, know I am also a mountain biker. After I bought my new [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 2:22pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Hotels and Lodging - New Category

    Originally published in the Internet Marketing Blog. OurMonmouth.com has just added a new section to its directory in the travel section listing Hotels and Lodging in Monmouth County. Related Posts Spotlight: Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry (2) Signs – New Category (0) Monmouth County Business Card Exchange (0) New Header Design Launched (0) Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2009, 11:32am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • CHI RUNNING - Western Monmouth YMCA

    Where: YMCA of Western Monmouth 470 East Freehold Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732 462-0464 Spring2 2009 Session: May 4 – June 21, 7 Weeks CHI RUNNING YMCA Members: $75.00 Learn to run efficiently and reduce injury by applying simple T’ai Chi principles. Through a series of lessons, exercises, and practice, participants will learn how to improve postural alignment, [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Mad, Mad Tea Party

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    Vintage Variety Shop will be hosting the first ever Mad, Mad Tea Party thrown by Madam Potts and the Mad Pots of Tea! Company WHEN: Sunday May 3, 2009 TIME: 2pm – 5 pm. WHERE: Vintage Variety, 76 First Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ This is a FREE Event. We will be sampling a new blend [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ Competitive Purchasing Fair: Avenues of Opportunities for Small Businesses

    This public sector purchasing fair offers business opportunities to NJ registered small, minority and women businesses. This unique business fair will have available on-site, quote solicitations for various types of equipment and supplies. Only those firms that attend the fair will be eligible to submit quotations for the solicitations distributed [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2009, 12:49pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Lose2Win - YMCA

    Get healthier, get slimmer, get stronger, get ready for the summer! Lose2Win A seven week program of nutrition education, exercise, weigh-ins and support for those looking to start a healthier lifestyle. Program highlights: * Team support * 2 team consultations with your own certified personal trainer * Exclusive group exercise classes for program participants * Nutrition education [...]
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    Posted: April 15, 2009, 8:41pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Signs - New Category

    Announcement: OurMonmouth.com has just added a new section to its directory in the professional services section listing Signs in Monmouth County. Related Posts Hotels and Lodging - New Category (0) Monmouth County Business Card Exchange (0) New Header Design Launched (0) Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting (0) Monmouth County Million Dollar Drug Bust (3) What is a Virtual [...]
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    Posted: April 11, 2009, 11:10pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • YMCA of Western Monmouth announces Tri-Club

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    The YMCA of Western Monmouth County is now accepting membership into its newly formed Tri-Club. Membership is free to all members of the YMCA as part of its fitness programs. The charter meeting open to its members is scheduled for April 25th at 9:00am at the YMCA facility located at [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 2:30pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Interview : Greg Giombarrese - Lakewood BlueClaws

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    Original story appeared in the Internet Marketing NJ blog. Being a baseball fan and a family man I really have enjoyed our Lakewood BlueClaws. I went to a number of games last year with my family and we had an absolutely great time every time. I personally don’t think there is [...]
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    Posted: April 10, 2009, 2:20pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Healthy Kids Day

    The YMCA has so many good programs and this is no exception. Please consider this a personal testimony as I have been a member for over 3 years. The Fun: Arts and Crafts Activities Fitness and Swim Class Samplers Health and Nutrition Information Where: YMCA of Western Monmouth 470 East Freehold Road Freehold, NJ 07728 732 462-0464 When: April 18th, 2009 12 [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2009, 1:08pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Keyport IHOP 106 State Route 36, Keyport, NJ 732-264-2390 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 9 AM to Noon. The Easter Bunny will be at the Keyport IHOP Saturday, April 4th and Saturday April 11th. Until May 02, 2009 Photos will be available by 3 Chicks that Click. Most Commented Posts Introduce Yourself (36) U Comment I Follow with CommentLuv [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2009, 10:08pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Baseball with Small Business Marketing Appeal

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    The opportunity for marketers to reach hundreds of thousands of fans over just a few months, all at affordable prices, is a real asset is a down economy. However, this opportunity is provided to local and national businesses all the time with the Lakewood BlueClaws. One of the most successful Minor [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2009, 5:29am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NMCC BLOOD DRIVE

    Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Blood Drive Where: 1340 Rt. 36, Airport, Hazlet When: Friday, May 8th Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Donation appointments are preferred. Please call Paul Morris at 732-203-0340 Don’t forget: - Donors must present signature ID - Please drink water before donating - Donors must be healthy, 17 years of age and older, and weigh at least [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2009, 10:21pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Elmo Makes Music

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    Sesame Street Live “Elmo Makes Music” When: Wednesday April 8 10:30 a.m. Thursday April 9 10:30 a.m. Friday April 10 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. (*Opening Night Discount) Saturday April 11 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday April 12 2 p.m. Monday April 13 10:30 a.m. Where: State Theatre 15 Livingston Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Tickets: $14 and $20. A limited number of $26 Premium seats and $30 Gold Circle seats are [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 9:49pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Northern Monmouth County’s Government and Business Leaders Networking Event

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    Join the Northern Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce with our Mayors, Senators, Assembly Members, Freeholders, Council Members and Candidates for this premier event. “Meet the Mayors” Just $40.00 for NMCC members and $50.00 for Non-Members. When March 25, 2009 - Wednesday, 5:30pm - 8:00pm Where: Jacques Reception Hall 500 Palmer Avenue Middletown, NJ 07748 Enjoy Hors d’Oeuvres Beer [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • CIANJ’s 41st Annual Golf & Tennis Outing

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    CIANJ has announced it’s 41st Annual Golf Outing. While an expensive event this is a great networking opportunity that brings together potential business customers and partners. Where: Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ When: Monday, May 4, 2009 Entry Fee Includes: * Reserved Tennis Courts * 18 Holes of Golf [...] [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 1:06pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Free Business Seminar

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    Moving your business through a “Down-Shifting Market” is a free 3-hour business seminar specifically developed for business affected by the closure of Fort Monmouth. When: Saturday, March 21, 2009 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Where: Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738 Smart selling is driven by research, critical thinking techniques and [...]
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    Posted: March 17, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • How to Successfully Promote Your Business

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    Monmouth SCORE has organized the following FREE seminar: How to Successfully Promote Your Business Description: Areas to be covered include creating a powerful marketing plan, communicating what you really want to say, exploring inexpensive options for promoting a small business, and developing ideas to attract customers. The presenter will be William Attardi, [...]
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    Posted: March 08, 2009, 3:06pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Where is the best Chinese food in NJ?

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    I am looking forward to your answers, and will include my own favorite. Your choice will be highlighted in the chinese restaurants section of the OurMonmouth.com Business Directory once we have 12 votes. Find out what I am doing on Twitter. Best Wishes! Related Posts Largest Combat Mobilization of New Jerseys Own (0) FBI 1 [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2009, 6:29pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • Garden State Film Festival

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    The 7th Annual Garden State Film Festival is scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 5th at various venues throughout Asbury Park New Jersey. Special Screening Yonkers Joe with Cast and Crew Thursday April 2nd — 7:30pm A portion of the proceeds will go to Benefit FilmLab & Joey Travolta’s Short Film [...]
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    Posted: March 02, 2009, 10:20am EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • Monmouth County Business Card Exchange

    ** CHARTER MEETING ** Sponsored by: Intelligent Office® of Red Bank & Internet Marketing NJ When: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Where: Intelligent Office® 331 Newman Springs Rd. Bld. 1, 4th Floor, Ste.143 Red Bank, NJ 07701 This event is free by reservation only. The Monmouth County Business Card Exchange is a quarterly event that provides a platform [...]
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    Posted: March 01, 2009, 8:47pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • WMCC 14th Annual Circle of Excellence Award

    The Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual search for outstanding contributions to community enrichment through its 14th Annual Circle of Excellence Award! Awards will be presented on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Battleground Country Club. All nominations must be received at the Chamber office by Friday, March 13, [...]
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    Posted: February 27, 2009, 12:55pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • New Header Design Launched

    One of best things about my job is some of the talented people I have had the opportunity to work with. One illustrator who has done a tremendous job has been Ken Smith. Ken simply amazes me every time with his work and his latest piece is no exception. Ken has [...]
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    Posted: February 26, 2009, 1:13pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • Michael’s Feat - Black Tie Spring Gala

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    Break out your tuxedos and eveningwear. Michael’s Feat, a local non-profit organization, is hosting its Black Tie Spring Gala at the Battleground Country Club in Manalapan on Friday, March 20, 2009. The Michael Gerard Puharic Memorial Fund, Inc. (Michael’s Feat) is dedicated to assisting local families carrying and caring for [...]
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    Posted: February 25, 2009, 5:10pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth County is pleased to announce our 10th Annual Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting to be held at Sheep’s Run Estate in Rumson, NJ, on Monday, May 4, 2009 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. This event will offer a tour of the main house and beautiful grounds [...]
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    Posted: February 24, 2009, 5:01pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • L.O.L. Comedy Show

    In today’s tough economy, we can all use a good laugh. Join supporters, volunteers, and staff of 180 Turning Lives Around at Two River Theater Company for a comedy show. All proceeds benefit the vital programs and services provided by 180 Turning Lives Around, Inc. L.O.L Comedy Show: Laugh Out Loud to [...]
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    Posted: February 12, 2009, 10:54pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • OurMonmouth.com Receives Best of Manalapan Award

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    U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) has recognized OurMonmouth.com 2008 as the Best of Manalapan Award in the Advertising category. I am very appreciative of all of the positive response but more importantly it is nice to get recognized for your efforts on in a while. Below is the press release [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2008, 1:32pm EST
    by ourmonmouth

  • Credit and Debt Services

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    Announcement: OurMonmouth.com has just added a new section to its directory in the professional services section listing Credit Repair Services in Monmouth County. Most Commented Posts Introduce Yourself (35) OurMonmouth.com Receives Best of Manalapan Award (16) New Jersey State Park Closings (15) U Comment I Follow with CommentLuv (15) 7 Free Classified Ad Sites (11) Where is the [...]
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    Posted: October 08, 2008, 11:04am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Knit One and Plurk Two

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    Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Wendy Johnson. Wendy is the Top Plurker (by Karma which is Plurks popularity metric) and has been for quite some time. Prior to this interview I did not know much about Wendy nor did I understand how and why Plurk and knitting [...]
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    Posted: July 29, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Freehold Idol

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    The Freehold Center Partnership has announced the continuation of Freehold Idol, a contest based on the runaway TV talent show spectacular “American Idol” as well as some changes. In the endeavor to nurture potential pop icons of the future, every Wednesday evening, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the gazebo on Main [...]
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    Posted: July 24, 2008, 10:36am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Upcoming Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Events

    Upcoming Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce Events Monday, July 21st - 5:30 -7:30 pm Free Business Card Exchange sponsored by the Young Professionals Group: Metropolitan Cafe, 8 East Main St., Freehold The Metro offers a full Sushi bar and Grill, Martini’s and drink specials. The lounge has been reserved. Bring plenty of business cards [...]
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    Posted: July 17, 2008, 8:59pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Plurk is Getting Hotter

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    Far too often a hot new website gets launched only to fizzle shortly thereafter. This has been the case for many Internet startups with big ambitions that didn’t deliver the goods. Plurk will buck the trend and is here to stay because it delivers. If you read my “Plurk Review” [...]
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    Posted: July 15, 2008, 6:19am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Lust Never Sleeps: Why Small Business Owners are Too Busy Surviving to Get Their Freak On!

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    I’m a sloppy barbecue chef. Nothing draws the flavor of hops out of an import than a sirloin that’s been marinating for twelve hours. Once on the grill I continue to apply a liberal smothering of steak sauce. Or as Winnie the Pooh would interject – smackeral, Piglet. All that [...]
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    Posted: June 21, 2008, 6:51am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Client Follow-Up in the Service Industry

    There are so many tools today to enhance your business presence. There is print advertising in magazines and trade journals. There are the multitudes of areas regarding your internet presence, which of course, can skyrocket your customer base if you know what you’re doing, or it can drain your wallet [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
    by Arnie Abrams

  • Monmouth County Million Dollar Drug Bust

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    Maryann Spoto of The Star-Ledger reported yesterday “Seven arrested in Monmouth County drug bust“. Federal and state authorities said today they arrested seven people and dismantled an elaborate Monmouth County-based drug trafficking and money-laundering operation that each month allegedly netted $1 million and distributed more than 1,000 kilograms of cocaine. I [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2008, 4:04pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ drivers are the nation?s (all time) dumbest

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    John Cichowski of The Record recently reported “Welcome to the stupid driver state” With the warm-weather driving season under way, GMAC Insurance has confirmed our worst suspicions: New Jersey’s 6.2 million licensed drivers are the nation’s dumbest. The big auto insurer came to this conclusion after giving an online test to [...]
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    Posted: June 02, 2008, 12:52pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • What is a Virtual Assistant?

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    A virtual assistant (VA) provides administrative assistance to her/his clients. In essence a virtual assistant provides the same support that an administrative or executive assistant does. However, the service is provided at the virtual assistant’s office using the technology of the internet, email, and other collaborative tools instead of a [...]
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    Posted: May 31, 2008, 4:53pm EDT
    by Helen Bailey

  • Surprise NJ PSEG wants a 20 percent raise

    Tom Johnson of The Star-Ledger reported today “Cost of heating a home could skyrocket“. Call me crazy but hasn’t it already gone through the roof? According to the report: The cost of heating a home in New Jersey with natural gas could rise by 20 percent if state regulators approve a [...]
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    Posted: May 30, 2008, 2:03pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Small Business Blogging Resources

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    Every small business should have a blog as part of its marketing plan. A business blog can have a significant impact to your web traffic and help you make connections locally that you may have otherwise missed. Blogging has other benefits such as improved search engine results and can bolster [...]
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    Posted: May 30, 2008, 1:02pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Google Fights for the Right to Party (Hide Its Privacy Policy)

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    Saul Hansell got my attention yesterday with his NY Times Technology story titled “Google Fights for the Right to Hide Its Privacy Policy“. The article starts off with a telling comparison: What’s one way that Google is different from AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft? It’s the only one of the big Internet companies [...]
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    Posted: May 28, 2008, 12:02pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Local Memorial Day Events

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    The The Star-Ledger put together a nice list of local events. I have pulled out some highlights but the full list can be found here. Holmdel This year’s Memorial Day ceremony will include the announcement of two names added to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, presentation of two scholarships to New [...]
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    Posted: May 23, 2008, 1:52pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • April 2008 U.S. Search Engine Rankings

    comScore Releases April 2008 U.S. Search Engine Rankings According to the May 22nd comScore press release “April 2008 saw Americans conduct 10.6 billion core searches, with Google Sites continuing to gain market share as the leading search engine.” The report continued: In April, Google Sites extended its share of core searches to 61.6 [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 1:44pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Largest Combat Mobilization of New Jerseys Own

    Wayne Woolley of The Star-Ledger reported a detailed story titled “200 NJ police officers are heading to Iraq“. As many as 200 law enforcement officers from New Jersey will deploy to Iraq in the fall as part of the state’s largest combat mobilization of military reservists since World War II, [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 12:52pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Ever consider firing a client?

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    I take great pride in providing top notch customer service for all of our members on a daily basis. I make it a top priority to take calls from our members, return calls, and respond to emails in a timely fashion. I enjoy the calls to check in and say [...]
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    Posted: May 22, 2008, 6:56am EDT
    by Jessica Matyi

  • FBI 1 Corrupt NJ Mayor 18 to 24

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    Jeff Whelan of The Star-Ledger reported “Passaic Mayor pleads guilty to Corruption“. Passaic Mayor Samuel Rivera pleaded guilty this morning to federal corruption charges. Rivera, 61, among 11 public officials caught in a statewide FBI sting last year, pleaded guilty to one count of extortion after being accused of accepting $5,000 in [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2008, 11:29am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • 10 Endangered NJ Historic Sites

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    Tom Hester of The Star-Ledger reported “Top 10 most endangered historic sites named“. Mr. Hester reported “The non-profit Trenton-based historic preservation organization unveils a list of what it considers 10 endangered historic sites annually in an effort to draw public and government attention to the danger that they may face [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Expanding Horizons in Federal Government Contracting

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    Monmouth/Ocean Small Business Development Center at Brookdale Community College Presents: Expanding Horizons in Federal Government Contracting Presented by: Stephanine Burroughs, Director of Procurement Programs, NJSBDC DATE: May 9, 2008 TIME: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM LOCATION: Brookdale Community College ROOM: SLC 107 PARKING LOT : #7 Admission is Free - Registration is required! Only 10 seats left so register today. To REGISTER call [...]
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    Posted: May 06, 2008, 12:02pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Water is now Greener

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    The water company has not yet found a way to make water more environmentally friendly, however, it could potentially cost more green. In a New Transcript story Toynett Hall reports “Water rate hike draws objections“. HOWELL - With nowhere else to turn for water service, Howell residents urged representatives of the [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2008, 2:12pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Middletown - Holmdel Travel Advisories

    This is an advisory from the Holmdel Police Department. Dwight Road and Red Hill Road East of Van Schoick Road will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday May 5, 2008 for approximately 6 weeks, 24 hours a day. Please follow detour. During this same 6 week period, Middletown-Lincroft Road will [...]
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    Posted: May 02, 2008, 12:51pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Home Depot closing 2 New Jersey Locations

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    The Star-Ledger Continuous News Desk just reported that Home Depot will close 2 NJ locations. The Home Depot Inc. today announced that it will shutter 15 of its locations nationwide, including stores in East Brunswick and Saddle Brook. When enterprise level organizations like Home Depot feel the economic crunch the small business [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2008, 12:32pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ Courts feel Economic Sting

    Tom Hester of the Star-Ledger reported yesterday that the “NJ court system struggling with flood of debt-related cases“. Foreclosure filings for the first three months of the year exceeded 4,000 a month, a staggering 44 percent increase over the same period last year, Judge Philip S. Carchman told the Senate Budget [...]
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    Posted: May 01, 2008, 8:31am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Sunday Coffee Cup

    Welcome to the third installment of the Sunday Coffee Cup. I sincerely welcome your comments and feedback. This week really felt like spring. You know the summer must be coming because gas was up over 20 cents in what seemed like a week. I just filled up my Subarau Impreza and [...]
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    Posted: April 27, 2008, 9:54am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • ARMS Charity Update

    American Recreational Military Services (A.R.M.S), a 501 (c)(3) Public Charity I am really thankful to all that have helped promote this fund raising drive to get it started. There really is a lot more that we need to do so your continued help and support is appreciated. Find out more information [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2008, 3:55pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • User Interface (UI) Gone Bad

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    Hugo Vidal Teixeira of Compenent House recently wrote a fantastic blog post on the importance of good user interface design titled Ten UI Lessons from the Real World. Through excellent pictures of real life examples Hugo demonstrates how bad design can hurt your brand, confuse, or even be offensive. It [...]
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    Posted: April 26, 2008, 1:46pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ please support ARMS

    American Recreational Military Services (A.R.M.S), a 501 (c)(3) Public Charity In order to help the local charity ARMS on its important mission we have volunteered to actively help promote its latest fund raising efforts. Any business or organization making a suggested contribution of $250 dollars or more will receive a thank [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2008, 7:20pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • How Green is your office?

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    How Green is your office? Being a greener office is not a difficult thing to achieve. Look around your office and youd be amazed what you can think of to become greener. Just follow a few suggestions and you are already helping the environment. First you can choose from a [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2008, 7:56pm EDT
    by Jackie Berman

  • Did you participate in Earth Day?

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    Since today is Earth Day, I ask you what did you do to participate in Earth Day? Did you attend any events? What are some ways you are pitching in and doing your part to reduce your footprint of consumption and waste? What are some ways you run a greener [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2008, 6:13pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • U Comment I Follow with CommentLuv

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    Today I removed the nofollow tag from comments on this blog and recently added the commentluv plugin as well. My goal of this blog has not only been to share information but to encourage interaction and community. I hope you take advantage of these features because your comments and feedback [...]
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    Posted: April 22, 2008, 2:59pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Googles Promise on Cookies is Crumbling

    Richard Waters of the Financial Times recently reported a dead on article about Googles lack of follow-up on its commitment to deal with privacy issues as a result of the DoubleClick acquisition. The article titled Google resolve crumbles on cookies pledge reports The privacy issue involves cookies, the small digital files [...]
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    Posted: April 21, 2008, 11:39am EDT
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  • Sunday Coffee Cup

    Welcome to the second issue of the Sunday Coffee Cup. I sincerely welcome your comments and feedback. Last week I missed this post because I was drowning in a Internal Server Error that was intermittently occurring on the site. While I was eventually able resolve the error it was extremely stressful [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2008, 1:21pm EDT
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  • SEO Standardization Do we need a standard?

    There has been a recent flurry of blog posts about whether or not Industry Search Engine Standards (SEO) are a good thing. I initially thought industry standardization could be a good idea. By definition a Standard is a practice or a product, that is widely recognized or employed, especially because [...]
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    Posted: April 20, 2008, 11:54am EDT
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  • Global Green Expo 2008

    Where Liberty State Park Historic Central Railroad Terminal Jersey City, NJ Show Hours Friday, April 25: 10am to 6pm Saturday, April 26: 10am to 6pm Sunday, April 27: 10am to 5pm Location PSEG Global Green Expo 2008 takes place at the historic central railroad terminal at spectacular Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. See a map and directions [...]
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    Posted: April 19, 2008, 12:04pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Newark International Airport on Twitter

    For those of you that are frequent flyer’s Newark International Airport - EWR is on Twitter. Get up to date information on airport delays or weather closures direct from the source: http://twitter.com/EWR Do you know any other useful Twitter tips? Most Commented Posts Introduce Yourself (16) New Jersey State Park Closings (14) Women in business, blogging, [...]
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    Posted: April 18, 2008, 2:57pm EDT
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  • Monmouth and Ocean Food Bank Fund Raiser

    Music, Raffles, Silent Auction and the Best of the Jersey Shore Chefs Over 40 restaurants, brewers and wineries collaborate with The FoodBank to raise funds to help end hunger. Held: May 5, 2008 At: The Mill at Spring Lake Heights From: 5:00 - 9:00 PM Tickets $85 per person. Books of 10 tickets, $75 per [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2008, 4:49pm EDT
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  • Keeping New Jersey State Parks Open

    In the April 16th Star Ledge report “Corzine considers alternatives to closing parks, Agriculture Dept“. Gov. Jon Corzine today backed off his unpopular plans to abolish the Department of Agriculture and shutter nine state parks this summer, saying he is considering alternative budget reductions. “We will have to figure out where [...]
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    Posted: April 17, 2008, 11:19am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • comScore Releases March 2008 U.S. Search Engine Rankings

    comScore Releases March 2008 U.S. Search Engine Rankings According to the April 15th comScore press release March 2008 saw Americans conduct 10.8 billion core searches, representing a 9-percent increase versus February. The report continued: In March, Google Sites extended its share of core searches to 59.8 percent, up from 59.2 percent the [...]
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    Posted: April 16, 2008, 8:14pm EDT
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  • Online Sales to Grow 17 Percent in 08

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    The New York Times reported a story today by The Associated Press that Online Sales to Grow 17 Percent in ‘08 in spite of all the current negative economic news. NEW YORK (AP)– Online spending is expected to rise a robust 17 percent this year, despite a sluggish economy that has [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2008, 2:25pm EDT
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  • Where is the best pizza in NJ?

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    This weeks Tuesday Question is Where is the best pizza in NJ? I know this will be a passionate subject so share with us your pizza perspicacity. Why is it the best? What is so special about it? I am looking forward to the answer and will post results next [...]
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    Posted: April 08, 2008, 12:49pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Debt + Pessimistic Consumer = Bad for Business

    There is no surprise businesses are beginning to feel the credit-crisis pinch. Unfortunately there does not look to be any short term relief. As a consumer and business owner I am really concerned about the economy. While I don’t want to forecast more doom and gloom, I think it is [...]
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    Posted: April 07, 2008, 10:57pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Sunday Coffee Cup

    This is the first edition of what l plan to be a regular weekly posting. The Sunday Coffee Cup has a few personal thoughts about the week followed by a some highlights that I think are worth sharing. I welcome your feedback. Today it felt like spring. I am really looking [...]
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    Posted: April 06, 2008, 12:52am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Attributes of the Great Salesperson

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    I recently read a thoughtful post by Alan Johnson on John Chow dot Com. Alan warned us about 5 Words Which Drive Potential Business Partners Away. Maybe, Later, Average, Excuse, and Cheap are not words that should be in a sales presentation as Alan correctly warns us. I would not [...]
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    Posted: April 04, 2008, 2:06am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • NJ State Park Closings - Feedback to Gov.

    I was glad to see such passionate responses to my recent blog post “New Jersey State Park Closings“. In case you missed the story reported by APP “Nine NJ State Parks may close as part of cost-cutting measures forced by Gov. Jon S. Corzines austere budget. 80 park workers would [...]
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    Posted: April 03, 2008, 2:50pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • New Jersey State Park Closings

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    This story got my attention today. The Associated Press reported that Nine state parks may close under budget ax part of cost-cutting measures forced by Gov. Jon S. Corzines austere budget. 80 park workers would also face lay-offs as part of the cost cutting measure. I personally feel terrible about [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2008, 1:12pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • April Fools Emails Beware!

    I already received my first April Fools Email Virus. Make sure you only open emails and click links from trusted sources. Have a fun day! Best wishes. Most Commented Posts Introduce Yourself (15) New Jersey State Park Closings (14) Women in business, blogging, networking and the community. (4) Segment your Clients to Improve Sales (4) 7 Free Classified [...]
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    Posted: April 01, 2008, 6:45am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Why isnt Hillary on Twitter?

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    There seems to be a very big buzz about Twitter lately. I have always been skeptical about how much time should be invested in these types of tools. Time is always at a premium when you plan how you want to invest outside of the walls of your business. In [...]
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    Posted: March 30, 2008, 8:39pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Email Marketing to Generate Leads & Sales

    Email is a powerful but often underestimated marketing tool. According to a Direct Marketing Association report the ROI of all non-email online marketing is $22.52 compared to the estimated ROI for email marketing of $57.25 for every dollar spent. In another relevant report Silverpop CEO Bill Nussey detailed that Email [...]
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    Posted: March 29, 2008, 9:52am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Marketing to Bridezilla

    I must give credit to the marketing genius that thought this up. Invite some 2,000 brides to be to a sale with reported savings in the thousands of dollars. The story reported in The Star-Ledger makes it a success. The Internet buzz it created only furthers the potential of this [...]
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    Posted: March 28, 2008, 3:53pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Browser compatibility

    When was the last time you did a quality browser test on your website? It may be more important now than ever before. According to the February ‘08 W3Schools Browser Statistics Firefox(Fx) continues to gain market share over both IE6 and IE7. Thats right, I said old IE6 and you [...]
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    Posted: March 26, 2008, 10:35pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Another Threat to Online Privacy

    While the Internet has done incredible things for society it is not without negative consequences. People get lured into a false sense of security and anonymity on the Internet. Every time you go on the Internet you leave a trail of where you have been and where you are going. [...]
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    Posted: March 25, 2008, 10:39am EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • Every Business Owners Nightmare

    I felt horrible when I read this Star Ledger article about a robbery and arson of a West Caldwell Pizzeria. The below excerpt is taken from the report: A group of men robbed a West Caldwell pizzeria owner early this morning, then beat him before tying him up and setting the [...]
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    Posted: March 23, 2008, 10:10pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • The Google Hypocrisy

    In a recent press release Google Inc., the world’s leading search engine, said it was concerned about the free flow of information on the Internet if Microsoft Corp. were to succeed in acquiring Yahoo Inc…….“. If this is not hypocrisy than what is?

    If there ever was a company that in [...]

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    Posted: March 22, 2008, 3:49pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth

  • The Business of Delicious

    I recently had a fun night out with my wife. Our children were at a much anticipated sleep over at my sister in-laws and we went to the Borgata in Atlantic City. Our evening began with dinner at Bobby Flay Steak, and continued with the fine stand-up comedy [...]

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    Posted: March 15, 2008, 10:03pm EDT
    by ourmonmouth
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