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New Jersey Area Sports Teams Listed
Most of the time on this blog you will find information on community resources, energy assistance information, etc. Given the fact that I had the day off I decided to do a long overdue addition to the New Jersey Community … Continue reading
Thank You Tilman Hausherr
Most of the posts that I write are about social programs or community resources. Today I decided it was time to thank someone for a gift he gave. There is a web developer by the name of Tilman Hausherr who … Continue reading
A Road Less Traveled
A long time ago I learned in geometry the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. A similar rule when taking a car trip is to take the Interstate if you want to get to your destination fast. … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Uncategorized
Tagged David Young, Gettysburg, Junko Young, The Lion Potter
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Tax Benefit For Commuters Extended
The following article appears in NJ Transit’s FYI Customer Update, February 2011: Congress has continued the $230 monthly pre-tax commuter transit benefit allowance through Dec. 31, 2011. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the pre-tax payroll deduction limit for … Continue reading
Ecoman and The Skeptic
In these trying environmental times I want to pass along a favorite radio, correction Internet radio show of mine. It’s called Ecoman and the Skeptic and it airs weekly on the Green Talk Radio Network. There are several ways to … Continue reading
New Traffic Laws For New Jersey Motorists and Pedestrians
Motorists and pedestrians are in for a culture change, based on a law that became effective April 1. “No longer will crossing the street be a game of chicken”, said Pam Fisher, Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway … Continue reading
Earned Income Tax Credit & Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Sites
Tax season is upon us and free tax sites, VITA sites, have opened their doors. This year several tax credits have been expanded to help put as much as $6,000 in the pockets of low-income working families. In particular, the … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Community Resources, Nonprofit, Uncategorized
Tagged ARRA, EITC, New Jersey, refund anticipation loans, tax credits, VITA sites
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Veteran and Spouse Career Fair – Teaneck Armory – December 1
A few days ago I received an email from the G.I. Go Fund, announcing a Veteran and Spouse Career Fair. It will be held at the Teaneck Armory, 1779 Teaneck Road in Teaneck, New Jersey on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Community Resources, Nonprofit, Uncategorized
Tagged G.I. Go Fund, job fair, Teaneck Armory, veterans
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NJ SHARES Night at New Jersey Devils – January 29, 2010
As a person who may or may not be a New Jersey SHARES supporter, you have the opportunity of purchasing NJ Devils tickets at a discount. The NJ Devils will share the warmth as they take the ice against the … Continue reading
Posted in Nonprofit, Uncategorized
Tagged New Jersey Devils, New Jersey SHARES, Prudential Center
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Veterans Job Fair in Atlantic City – August 16 and 17
Less than two months ago New Jersey welcomed back from Iraq the National Guard’s 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team with a parade in Trenton and accompanying political hoopla. Little did some of our servicemen and women know that the world … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Community Resources, Nonprofit, Uncategorized
Tagged Atlantic City, G.I. Go Fund, job fair, veterans
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