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You Go Girl In Like a Lion by Katherine Kehoe
As the weather softens a little, I encourage you to try and do the same. Watch your behavior and catch yourself when you start to growl. Believe me; I know things can really make you want to tear peoples’ heads off, especially when we’re around them so much. But remember that strength is not always found in standing your ground. Sometimes strength is found in looking inward and realizing that maybe you were a little too harsh. Strength is in the courage to admit that you were wrong and apologizing. Strength can be found in the quiet moments when you get to snuggle up with your little ones or your husband and feel their hearts beating – and knowing that you are a big part of making that happen. Strength comes in all sorts of forms. Yes, lions are strong, but they’re also terrifying when you get close to them. On the other end, lambs are softer and cuter, but there is a valid argument in that they’re kind of easy to knock down. So how about searching for somewhere in the middle? Maybe this month, we can let go of the lion, but not quite fall back to being a lamb.
Happy March, ladies! Even though some of this cold weather really has brought us here with lots of roaring and clawing, spring is just around the corner! We’re so close to being out of the woods, I can almost smell it. (Okay. I can’t smell it yet. I just smell cold air. But almost!) That being said… this month isn’t the only thing that’s been scratching and biting like a jungle cat. We’ve all been stuck inside quite a bit because of the weather. We’ve been eating, probably more than we should, and things that aren’t all that great for us. We’ve been seeing a lot of our family members, because the kids and the pets just can’t go play outside when it’s one degree… and let’s not even get started on the significant other opening the fridge for the hundredth time. I know I’m not alone when I say that I’ve been getting pretty short-tempered (and lion-like). A lot of feminism touts the tough-girl attitude. Strong, powerful women don’t get taken advantage of. They don’t stand for getting their shirts pulled on or their dinner ingredients eaten ahead of time. They put their foot down, and they get what they want. But at what cost? Do you feel connected to your loved ones when they stay in their rooms to avoid you? Do you feel close to your lover when they stay late at the office? Sometimes, in our efforts to be independent and sturdy, we cross the line into being volatile and nasty. We inadvertently push our family and friends away because, let’s face it: nobody wants to get near a big cat with her claws out.
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The Power of Positive Thinking Finding Your Magic by Allison Feehan, Owner of Integrative Healing and Wellness
After a month filled with love and the feeling as if we are stuck in an incubation period, many of us seem relieved to be entering March. March is the month of re-birth and luck filled with abundance. Fertile February was the month of planting those seeds as we all waited impatiently for them to grow. Some of us struggled with poor sleep during the full moon and 2-22-2016 or 2222. While others felt that their plans to move forward were dragging through the mud and that our only course of action was to not take action. As frustrating as this seems it is all a part of the magic as change happens slowly.
is to live OUR self-approved life in concert with the universe. Number synchronicities, coincidences, miracles, magic happens as you let go and start to trust in your path. This is our Divine birthright. Have you ever been guided or felt that “gut intuition” to not stop at that store or meet with someone? Things or situations don’t sit right with us in our “gut”. Sometimes we listen to that little voice and other times we poo-poo it as coincidence or that we aren’t worthy enough to have that gift of intuition. Trust me when I tell you that we all have the gift. We all have intuition built inside of us just waiting to be awaken, waiting to be utilized to assist us with navigating us in our journey here. Trusting yourself and your gift is the magic within us all. Stop and listen to it, listen to you. Let some seeds incubate. Take action on your intuition. Listen to your gut just once and see the seeds grow. Magic will happen.
So many seekers of bliss and happiness block their own intuition, running around like their hair is on fire. Our lives are supposed to be confused, with periods where we work our butts off or times when we are seeking work. Incubation periods where our lives seem uneventful with no real view of what’s next, in- sight leaves us feeling drained and defeated. We tend to turn outward seeking advice from others or openly venting to anyone who may listen because maybe if we keep repeating our issue aloud maybe the solution will smack us in the face. Almost like when you look for an item in the store because you need just one more of that item, desperately hoping that if you keep pacing the shelf, the one item you need, will appear.
What I know to be true is that even this advice will take time to incubate within you. You will question if your capable or worthy of changing your own life. But what I trust in is the truth behind the trust. Letting go and trusting what will be is liberating. Feeling my own magic inside as I navigate through my day and the interactions with people is all part of some bigger purpose that I am blessed to take part in and contribute towards. I trust that this article will impact at least one person and change them in a positive way. I trust that that one person will help someone else find their trust. And yes, I am living my purpose.
Why do we do this to ourselves? We block our own intuition based on fear. Fear that if we stand up we are seen. Fear that if we jump we may not be able to fly. When you block your own intuition, you shut down, life shuts down. The world is muddled and the view is terrible.
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Parental Guidance Caregiver Burn-Out By Maureen Whelan
Parenting is truly a labor of love. Being a mother is my favorite job, and I still love my calling as an Occupational Therapist as well. I am fortunate to have a spouse that freely helps with household responsibilities, four healthy kids, and a mother who runs circles around most of her friends. Yet, there are still days I feel drained, despite all of the positive aspects of my life. I know that I am not alone in this feeling as it’s something my friends and I talk about frequently. Some of them are pulled two directions with aging parents and needy children, I have friends with spouses that are unable to help, friends without spouses who are working and raising their children on their own. If I feel drained some days I can’t imagine how they feel. Does misery really love company? In the case of caregiver fatigue, it does. Caregiver fatigue is the natural result of constantly caring for others. This is not to say that we don’t want to continue in our roles as caregivers, it is simply an acknowledgement that our batteries are drained. So many of us will put the needs of others before our own, but the reality is this. We can’t take care of others if we don’t take care of ourselves. And, the result has a domino effect on our other family members. We have increased our workload, added financial pressure, and changed family dynamics. Our kids sense our increased irritability, decreased attention, and tension in general. In some cases this may be short term, such as caring for a family member who is suffering from a short-term illness or accident. In the case of chronic illness, raising children with special needs, or degenerative diseases the stress is much higher because the prognosis is bleak. Stressed out becomes the new normal. So what can you do when you feel there is no option for changing your situation? First, you have to own it. Acknowledge to yourselves and those around, that you are struggling. Stop putting on a brave face. If those close to you don’t respond to this positively don’t take it personally, as they may be struggling as well. Join a support group, or online social media group. In telling others about your situation you will find that you are not alone. You will gain support from friends and strangers alike. This alone can bring relief, but don’t stop there. Ask for help, and in doing so relinquish control. My husband is great at doing laundry, for this single reason I would marry him all over again. However, his towel folding skills could use a little help, but seriously, I’m the only one in the house who notices. I’ve had to let this one go because the big picture is, I need help and he is willing to give it. Most children above the age of 3 are able to pitch in as well. Appeal to their empathetic nature and ask them to help pick up toys. Explain to them that you could really use their help and how much you appreciate it. Your children will feel valued and you’ve just developed a great social skill in your little one. Older children can help pack lunches, do laundry, and run the vacuum. Make sure that all requests for help receive a generous dose of thanks and next time you may not even have to ask. Second, give yourself a break. Order take-out, take doctor appoin tment a bath, get coffee with a friend, or watch a few episodes of Modern Family. Do this in place of one of your chores. You will enjoy your break even more yoga class and may even feel energized when you finish. Besides, I find the housework always waits for me to come back! Next, practice acceptance. This is difficult, as caregiver fatigue also makes us realize so many things we would rather not. We need to accept the realization our parents are aging, family members are suffering from mental illness or addiction, or that our children may have life long struggles because of a disability. These are not things we are able to control, nor can we change the world we live in. Accept it and look for the good in every situation. Focus on the things you can change, which leads to my last bit of dinner with gi rls! advice. Take care of yourself, physically, mentally, and spiritually. This is not an option if you want to prevent fatigue from re-occurring. Schedule your own doctor appointments, take a yoga class, try some meditative scripts, and pray. Find what works for you. Physical exercise is incredibly important as it also nurtures mental health. So this month, there are no excuses. Call an old friend, hit the boards for a walk, and grab a healthy dose of sunshine. You need and deserve it. For more information on caregiver stress check out HelpGuide.org Maureen Whelan is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mother of 4 children ages 15,13, 10 and 7.
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Allow the baked potatoes to cool slightly and take a thin slice off the top so that at least 2/3 of the potatoe remains. Scoop out the cooked potato leaving a small amount remaining near the skin. Place all of the scooped poatao into a bowl and add butter, sour cream, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cheese, salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until well blended, the mixture will be stiff.
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Money Matters When Will Stocks Stabilize? How Deep Will this Correction Ultimately Be? by William Skillender
What developments could help turn things around this quarter? OPEC could cut oil output, Chinese indicators could beat forecasts, and corporate earnings could surprise to the upside. If these seem like longshots to you, they also do to economists. Still, other factors could emerge. Central banks could take further action. Since China’s 6.9% 2015 GDP came in below projections, its leaders could authorize a stimulus. The European Central Bank could increase the scope of its bond buying, and the Federal Reserve could hold off on tightening further in the first half of the year. If this month’s Fed policy statement notes that Fed officials are taking extra scrutiny in light of recent events, it could be reassuring. Any statement that could be taken as “second thoughts” about raising interest rates would not be reassuring.6
January may prove to be the worst month for stocks in eight years. The S&P 500 just corrected for the second time in five months, and some investors think the bull market may be ending.1,2 Bull markets do end, and the current one is nearly seven years old, the third longest in history. If a bear market is truly on the horizon, it may not last very long - the 12 bear markets recorded since the end of World War II have averaged 367 days in duration. 2 How far would stocks have to fall for a bear market to begin? Should the S&P close at 1,708 or below, you would have an “official” bear market on Wall Street - a 20% fall of that index from its most recent peak. Right now, the S&P is above 1,800.2,3
U.S. GDP could prove better than expected. The Atlanta Fed thinks the economy grew 0.6% in Q4 and Barclays believes Q4 GDP will come in at 0.3%; if the number approaches 1%, it could mean something for investors. Moving forward, if the economy expands at least 2.5% in Ql and Q2 (which it very well might), it would say something about our resilience and markets could take the cue. Other domestic indicators could also affirm our comparative economic health.8
While the S&P, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite have all corrected this month, the damage to the small caps has been worse. The Russell 2000 is now in a bear market, off more than 20% from its June 2015 high. On January 20, the MSCI All-Country World index went bear, joining the Nikkei 225, TSX Composite, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite.2,4
While the drama on Wall Street is high right now, investors would do well not to fall prey to emotion. As Jack Bogle told CNBC on January 20, “In the short run, listen to the economy; don’t listen to the stock market. These moves in the market are like a tale told by an idiot: full of sound and fury, signaling nothing.”9
Where is the bottom? We may not be there just yet. For the market to stabilize or rebound, institutional investors must accept (or at least distract themselves from) three realities that have been hard for them to stomach ... Oil prices may remain under $50 all year. Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal asked 12 investment banks to project the average crude oil price across 2016. Their consensus? West Texas Intermediate crude will average $48 in 2016; Brent crude will average $50. Oil price forecasts are frequently off the mark, however - and if the oil glut persists, prices may take months to regain those levels. Saudi Arabia and Russia are not cutting back output, as they want to retain market share. With embargoes being lifted, Iran is set to export more oil. U.S. daily oil output has fallen by only 500,000 barrels since April.5
William Skillender may be reached at 732-722-7888 or bill@williamskillender.com. williamskillender.com This material was prepared by MarketingPro, Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. This information has been derived from sources believed to be accurate. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of futureresults. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is neither a solicitation nor recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment.
China’s manufacturing sector may never again grow as it once did. Its leaders are overseeing a gradual shift from a robust, manufacturing-centered economy to a still-booming economy built on services and personal consumption expenditures. The nation’s growth rate has vacillated between 4%-15% since 1980, but for most of that time it has topped 8%. In 2015, the Chinese economy grew only 6.9% by official estimates (which some observers question). The International Monetary Fund forecasts growth of just 6.3% for China in 2016 and 6.0% in 2017. Stock and commodity markets react quickly to any sputtering of China’s economic engine.6 The Q4 earnings season looks to be soft. A strong dollar, the slumping commodities sector, and the pullback in U.S. stocks have all hurt expectations. A note from Morgan Stanley struck a reasonably positive chord at mid-month, however, stating that “a lowered bar for earnings should be cleared” and that decent Q4 results could act as “a catalyst to calm fears.” 7
Citations. 1 - bostonherald.com/business/business_markets/2016/01/market_ analyst_ believes_stocks _ will_ rebound _after _correction [1/14/16) 2 - jillonmoney.com/will-stock-correction-lead-to-bear-market/ (1/16/16] 3 - foxbusiness.com/markets.html [1/20/16] 4 - cnbc.com/2016/01/20/msci-global-stock-market-index-hits-bear-market.html [1/20/16] 5 - tinyurl.com/h6ry47n [1/12/16] 6-bbc.com/news/business-35349576 (1/19/16) 7 - usnews.com/news/articles/2016-01-14/will-corporate-earnings-be· the-stock-markets-savior [1/14/16] 8 - money.cnn.com/2016/01/19/news/economy/global-fears-federal-reserve-rate-hike/ [1/19/16] 9 - cnbc.com/2016/01/20/investing-legend-jack-bogle-stay-the-course.html [1/20/16]
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In New Jersey, if your license was suspended as a result of a DWI, the court may order the installation of an ignition interlock device in any vehicle that is registered or principally operated by the defendant. This is a device that is designed to prevent a motor vehicle from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is higher than 0.05%. This was a result of what is known as “Ricci’s Law”. This law was named after Ricci Branca, a 17-year old boy who was struck and killed by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle. If an ignition interlock device is ordered to be installed in New Jersey, the period of the installation is the period of suspension plus the order interlock device time. For example, if a person loses their license for one year and is sentence to one year of interlock device, that person will have an interlock device installed for two years in any vehicle registered in their name or any vehicle they principally operate. For a first offense DWI a court can order between six months and one year of ignition interlock device, depending Judge’s discretion and the BAC of the Defendant. If the defendant’s BAC is between 0.08% to 0.14%, the sentencing judge has discretion to order no interlock device installation or anywhere between six months and one year. If the defendant’s BAC is 0.15% and above, there is a mandatory requirement that an ignition interlock device be installed between six months and one year. For a second offense DWI, the court must order the installation of an interlock device during the period of suspension – two years by statute – and for one to three years following restoration of the defendant’s driving privileges. For a third or subsequent DWI, the court must order the installation of an interlock device during the period of suspension – ten years by statute – and for one to three years following restoration of the defendant’s driving privileges.
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Once a person is ordered to install an ignition interlock device, the defendant will receive written notice from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission with instructions on how and where to obtain the device. There are roughly nine different companies that are approved to install and monitor an interlock device. Priority considerations when choosing a company are the installation fee, the monitoring fee (typically monthly) and company location convenience. If a person convicted of DWI is ordered to install an ignition interlock device and fails to comply with the court’s order, penalties can include an additional period of license suspension. When facing a traffic offense of serious magnitude, such as a DWI, it is advisable to obtain competent legal representation.
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Forming and Securing Your Business by Christy Schmidt, Esq.
We are back and Getting Your House in Order! This month, as promised, to teach you about formation, ownership and succession planning for small businesses, I am going to use a recent clients’ story. Ten years ago, with love for their son, my clients invested in his new business. He, in turn, with as much love and respect, gave them an ownership interest. None of them could have predicted the maelstrom that would result from that act of familial kindness. When their son was killed, the business, with no knowledgeable person at the helm, fell into debt and collapsed. Most of the creditors were paid. However, over a hundred-thousand-dollar federal tax liability remained – and my elderly clients were the sole owners. Many lessons are to be learned from this example: If the business had been formed into the appropriate entity, the tax burden would have been reduced – and not owed by the individual owners. If the business had a succession plan, it would have had direction to prevent collapse. So, as a small business owner, you want to properly form and secure your business by: 1. Deciding on the organizational form of the business. All entities – like an LLC or Corporation – can protect you, personally, from lawsuits or debts. Since each entity has special qualities for that protection and tax treatment, your first step must be consulting with a CPA and an attorney to determine the appropriate entity for your business. (My clients’ LLC, for example, did not protect them from personal liability for business debts.) Without selecting an entity, you are, by default, a sole proprietor – which leaves you personally exposed to debt and suits against the business. Additionally, you cannot take advantage of tax options entities offer. Also note, registering your “doing business as” name with the county does nothing to protect your assets or your brand.
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2. Forming the business. This is the time to draft an Operating Agreement or Corporate By-Laws. I usually call this the “pregnancy” phase of the business: You are gestating the child your business is to become. This is the vital step to design the rules of your business and securing your ownership interest. An experienced business attorney is instrumental in crafting the business of your dreams.
On a positive note, I helped my clients resolve the tax liability and protect their assets, but none of the pain needed to happen at all! For a reasonable fee, they could have had me create a solid business plan that would have protected them from all the additional debt and frustration. Regrettably, I met them long after the maelstrom – and fighting the IRS takes significantly more time and money.
3. Planning for the ebbs & flows of life by creating a succession plan. The lawyer who assists with forming your business will help you do this. Who will manage the business if you cannot? What will happen to the assets? This is a vital step to protecting your personal assets. Key-employee insurance planning is an important part of this step. You will also need to coordinate your business planning with your personal estate planning. Think of it as a brilliant chess game you are set to win!
Protect your assets. Secure your business. As many lawyers close letters when communicating severity: Be guided accordingly.
Copyright C. Schmidt, 2016. All rights reserved. Christy A. Schmidt, Esq. is a local attorney and business consultant focusing on business, real estate and estate law. See more at: www.cschmidtlaw.com.
4. Registering the business with the state. This is where you are issued a “birth certificate” – the business registration for your new baby. Most people go right to this step without having the “baby” – no formation or succession planning. Like my clients, doing only this step exposes you to financial and legal danger.
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Stop searching the internet for uninformed opinions or “quickie” formation tools. Staples forms are not going to help you. You need expert advice (see how to hire experts in All Business, Feb 2016). I do not relate these stories to scare you: I relate them to teach you so you can learn from others’ mistakes. With proper planning and expert advice, my clients would have had no tax liability or loss of the business adding to their grief over their son. Why make the business of your dreams become a nightmare?
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The woman and the boy trudged through the snow-embraced woods trying to reach the field beyond for The Lesson. Iced air nipped at their cheeks and passed through even the heavy woolen gloves and thick downy coats they wore. They had traveled only a few hundred feet from the little house, yet the dampness creeping into their boots caused the trip to feel like they had scaled the tallest peak. The boy imagined this climb as he shivered and attempted to step in the woman’s footprints for surer footing. He struggled to lift his leg high enough to place his foot carefully into each hole her larger step had made. The snowdrifts almost reached his mid-thigh, and with each wavering step he reached his arms out like a plane for balance. Ice coated the tree branches and trunks. Like glass it caught the winter light and sparkled against the dark wood grain of the oak and ash trees. The woman took a deep breath, watching the vapor rise from her lips and dissipate into nothingness. She stopped walking. The boy stumbled a bit and stopped behind her. A cool silence enveloped them. They observed; they listened.
The snow had formed a sleek, glassy blanket. Some grackles flitted through the trees at the other end of the field. They occasionally cawed and their wings made a sharp snapping sound in stillness of the winter air. A few squirrels, their tails thick with the season’s coat, scampered by and were easily visible in the leafless trees. They appeared so brown against the white of the icy, snow- covered branches. The woman turned as the boy took a final step to join her at the field’s edge. “You have to get back to the house, so this is going to be a quick one.” “I know,” the boy wiped his running nose again and looked out into the field. She gently placed her hand on his shoulder, “What do you see?” “I see snow,” wiped his nose with his small mitten protected hand, “White snow.” The woman nodded, “Tell me more.” “I see a carpet of white snow covering the field.” “Good.” She nodded, “And what makes up that carpet?”
High from the sky above the canopy, the sunlight dappled through the ice-coated branches, twinkling prisms on icy stalks. They could hear all around them the gentle dripping of the melting ice warmed by the sun. Soft droplets fell from the bare trees and dangling icicles. The boy noticed one droplet on its path to the ground. He followed its descent with his eyes, watching it disappear into the white carpet of snow beneath the tree. Wiping his nose with a snow caked mitten, he waited for the woman to begin walking again towards the clearing just ahead.
He smiled, “Frozen water.”
A squirrel darted across the snow, its paws making tiny scratches in the surface. The woman waited, listening to a grackle in the tree above them. She took a deep breath and continued making a path for the boy. Glancing behind her, she admired his fortitude, as he lifted his little legs to place his feet in her footprints. She took another three steps through the icy wind driving towards them from the north. It slapped her cheeks and snuck through her scarf, filling her coat with cold air. She tugged her scarf around her neck and took one final step.
“They are made in the sky – and would be rain if it were warmer.”
Before her was the field, a large, treeless area without sign of grass or creature.
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She returned the smile, “Yes, but how did it get there?” “Last night we had a snowstorm. And each snowflake fell and fell and made the carpet.” “Good. So, each snowflake fell on its own onto the ground?” “Yes.” He frowned, “I guess it’s not one thing but lots of things all bunched together.” She nodded, “Yes. Tell me about the snowflakes.”
“Good. Do you know that each snowflake is unique?” The boy frowned again, “What does ‘unique’ mean?” “Special. Different from all the others. Actually, the understanding is that no two snowflakes are alike – it is possible to have one be exactly like another – but it is very unlikely – very rare.” She paused, thinking, “And even if two looked the same, they would have been made in other clouds…and landed in different places. And they would melt differently. So they would still be different.”
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LIFE CAN BE ALL YOU WANT IT TO BE! 291 Herbertsville Rd, Brick 08724 “But it all looks the same.” The woman nodded, “It does when we first observe the flakes falling from the sky and landing together on the ground – or on the branches of the trees. But on closer observation, we find each flake – every single one – is unique.” The boy nodded, “Okay…” “But each unique snowflake is made of exactly the same matter – the same stuff. So while each snowflake is made of the same stuff, each is expressed differently – each has its own design and pattern - and each has had a different experience. Do you understand?” The boy looked hesitant, “I think so….” Do you? Excerpt from Christy’s new book: Snowflakes and Sand, due for release summer 2016. Previously published in Up & Out. Copyright C. Schmidt, 2016. All rights reserved. Christy Schmidt is a professor, certified life coach and mediator with over 20 years of consulting and coaching experience. Her company, Ansuz, LLC, offers one-onone coaching, business consulting, and empowering workshops to help you become your ideal self and live your dream life! SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER OR YOUR FREE INTRO SESSION ON OUR WEBSITE: www.coachmechristy.com.
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You wouldn’t leave your one-year-old toddler in a car alone for 30 minutes, would you? Why should a dog be any different? The other day I pulled into a parking lot and saw a dog standing in the back of a car nearby, persistently barking. It was fifty degrees out and sunny. This might seem like a normal sight to some, but there are multiple reasons that it bothers me. Dogs need supervision. The best way to keep them out of trouble is to watch them, especially in areas with unfamiliar things. Taking your dog for a ride and leaving him in the car for half an hour is an ideal opportunity to munch on any debris left inside a vehicle. Many items are potential choking hazards to pets, others may be poisonous, and they could cause permanent damage your car.
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Second, cars become hot boxes. Leaving the windows cracked or parking in the shade does not help keep a car cool. Internal temperature rises about 40 degrees an hour. This makes it dangerous for any dog, but especially those with short muzzles, long hair, and who are overweight or very young or old. The reverse applies in winter; cars become refrigerators. Extended exposure to cold temperatures can be just as harmful as extreme heat. Temperature is just as real of a threat as theft. It may sound crazy, but people will steal dogs. Whether their intention is to resell the dog to veterinary institutes or research centers, to use as bait for dogfights, sell on the street, or to resell to puppy mills for breeding purposes, the chances of getting your beloved pet back are slim. Thieves prey on dogs left alone in yards or cars. Even if you haven’t heard of it happening nearby or swear to live in a safe area, it’s an unnecessary risk to take. Finally, it can cause your dog to become stressed out. Some love car rides and others do not. Even if your dog is one of the former, things can change when you leave the vehicle. He is no longer riding with the wind in his fur with you, his best friend. Now he is trapped inside a strange box, watching people walk by, waiting anxiously for his owner to return. The bottom line is that dogs are living, feeling creatures. Trips to parks, beaches, groomers, and other pet friendly places can be great experiences, but tacking on long errands can put your dog at risk. Unless you have another person who can wait outside while the dog while you go into the store, it’s a safer bet to leave him at home. We all want our dogs to be around as long as possible, and not leaving your dog alone in a parked car is a great way to protect their physical and mental health.
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Students of 08742 Service at the Shore: The PPBHS Blood Drive by Emily Foster
On February 24th, Point Beach High School did their part to give back by giving blood at the annual PPBHS Blood Drive. For the duration of the school day, students would head down to the gym—decorated with the class of 2016’s theme of Senior Spartans— to give their all (or at least 10%) to help out their community. All students 17 years old, or 16 with a parent’s permission, qualified to donate, and were invited to sit down with some snacks and juice afterwards. “I was really nervous because it was my first time giving blood, so I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like,” donor Hillary Muller says. “But it’s nice knowing that somewhere else in the world someone else’s life could be saved because of me.” Point Beach Students are dedicated to service, shown not only through the Blood Drive but also by the activities and efforts of the Key Club and Interact Club, as well as the Environmental Club and various other student-run organizations that strive to do better by their school and community as a whole. The Key Club involved itself in the blood drive by offering community service hours to members who signed up to donate blood—about 10% of all donors that day were members of the club. “I think you should always give back to the community in any way you can help, it’s the most important thing,” says senior Camryn D’Heron, one of the students in charge of organizing and running the event and an advocate of community service at the Beach. “I am unable to give blood,” she states, “So I wanted to help out as much as possible.” Students who were involved in the event worked on decorations and setup, arriving at the school almost an hour early to decorate the gym and staying throughout the blood drive to monitor refreshments and donors and keep the whole thing running smoothly. Due to the motivated students and teachers who dedicated their time towards service, this year’s blood drive was a major success, not only for Point Beach High School, but also for the entire community.
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Students of 08742 Four Point Boro Students Perform at Carnegie Hall with Prestigious High School Honors Performance Series by Emily Foster
New York City’s Carnegie Hall is widely considered one of the world’s most prestigious live music venues. Built in 1891 by commission of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Hall has attracted some of the world’s greatest musicians to its stages. Since its opening night concert conducted by legendary composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, famed musicians from every era and genre have graced the Hall’s stages. From big bandleader Glenn Miller to jazz greats Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, from rock superstars Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones to the Beatles, who performed two shows at Carnegie Hall during their first ever trip to the United States, Carnegie Hall has hosted countless music legends upon its stages. With its storied history and prestigious reputation for setting a standard for music excellence for more than a century it’s no surprise that performing onstage at Carnegie Hall is a dream to which all great musicians aspire but few ever get to experience, yet four Point Pleasant Borough High School students recently did just that as part of the High School Honors Performance Series, held at Carnegie Hall.
For the four Point Borough students, the process began in August 2015, when Director of Point Pleasant Borough High School Choirs Terry Bojanowski informed the students that she planned to nominate them. The audition recordings soon followed, with each of the four students preparing the required material, for which they were assisted and accompanied by Mrs. Bojanowski. In November, the four students were notified of their acceptances with both Maggie Stupar and Cecelia Zitarosa accepted into the Women’s Ensemble and Kassi Armendo and Olivia Youngman accepted to the Mixed Concert Choir. “In December we received the music, rehearsal tracks and pronunciation guides for the six songs we would be performing at the concert,” said Maggie Stupar, age 16. Throughout the month of January, the students worked with Mrs. Bojanowski to prepare their ensemble’s advanced college-level repertoire songs. These rehearsals were critical toward putting the students “ahead of the game,” according to Maggie Stupar, who said Mrs. Bojanowski’s knowledge of German was helpful with learning the meaning and diction for one of her ensemble’s foreign language songs.
On Feb. 7, Point Pleasant Borough High School juniors Olivia Youngman, Maggie Stupar, Kassandra Armendo and senior Cecelia Zitarosa performed on Carnegie Hall’s famed Main Stage with the 2016 High School Honors Performance Series, a program that was established to showcase some of high school’s most talented student performers.
Yet despite their busy advance practice schedule, the four students agreed that nothing could have fully prepared them for what they each referred to as a college- to professional- level performance experience. “You can watch performances on YouTube or listen to them repeatedly but it’s not until you’re in the performance setting, with the full choir and under the direction of a specific conductor that a performance truly comes together,” said Olivia Youngman.
Acceptance into the program is competitive occurring through an individual nomination and selection process. After their school’s music director nominates a prospective applicant, the applicant must then submit a completed application and audition recording. The Series’ Board of expert music professionals then reviews the applications, selecting the finalists and assigning them to one of the series’ vocal or instrumental ensembles. Student musicians from around the world compete for acceptance into one of the series’ choir, band, string orchestra and symphony ensembles.
The journey toward becoming united ensembles began in earnest on Feb. 4, when Maggie, Cecelia, Kassi and Olivia joined 750 of their fellow High School Honors musicians to commence the 2016 High School Honors Performance Series experience. Talented student musicians (Continued on page 27)
Point Borough’s Bill Buttino Commits to Play Lacrosse at Post Point Pleasant Borough High School senior Bill Buttino made school history recently when he became the school’s first student to sign a National Letter of Intent to play men’s lacrosse at the college level. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the first day of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) initial signing period, Buttino, 18, committed to play Division II lacrosse at Connecticut’s Post University, taking the final step in what was a rather unusual college recruitment experience. Typically, the coaches at the Division I & II schools that they represent govern the NCAA collegerecruiting process. The coaches will attend their respective sport’s games and tournaments looking to identify their potential recruits, who they then evaluate, and eventually decide on whether they will make an offer. As can be expected, the better-established programs and their players often garner the most attention. As a relative newcomer to the sport that had only been established at Point Boro two years prior, Bill knew he was at a disadvantage. (Continued on page 24)
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The Muse The Algonquin Theatre Looks Forward to 2016 and Beyond by Matt Conte
“Walk here,” an inscription above the walking gardens outside Manasquan’s Algonquin Theatre reads. “In the footsteps of those who support the arts. They set the stage for great performances.”
In addition to recent critical and commercial success, the Algonquin will continue serving the Manasquan community in many ways. The theatre offers a series of educational classes, grants, and different programs like the Rising Stars, a free, state-wide classic music competition, or the Page-to-Stage program, which promotes literacy. The theatre’s Marketing Director, David Applegate, recently stressed the bond between the town and its arts.
Over the years, beginning with its inception in 1938, the Algonquin Theatre has shown a combination of first-run feature films and revivals of older films. But there are large movie theater chains nearby in Brick, Eatontown, Ocean, and Toms River that also show first-run movies. So in 2011, the Algonquin’s programming model shifted away from the screen to focus on live performances across the entire year, and Manasquan as a town is all the better for it.
“Theatre doesn’t exist without our audience,” says Applegate. “Every single production and class offered here is done with our community in mind.”
With a 2016 calendar that includes stage productions like The King and I and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and recently-announced summer shows The Little Mermaid and Little Shop of Horrors, the theatre is having their best received season to date, with a record number of subscribers and critical acclaim across the board.
Manasquan’s town owes a lot to the theatre in return. As a centerpiece of Main Street and the premiere attraction for those 9 months of the year when the ocean is below 50 degrees, the theatre’s patrons eat and shop up and down the street and beyond. “Our reach starts here, where we help bring approximately 40,000 patrons each year,” says Applegate. “We also serve the region, with most of our patrons coming from Monmouth and Ocean Counties. As our reputation for producing quality theatre grows, we’re seeing our geographic reach expand as well.” With a penchant for giving back and a dedication to excellence, the Algonquin Theatre’s success can only grow from here. The theatre’s creative team is looking to top themselves with each production. “[We’re] currently working to make The King and I our best show yet,” Applegate says of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, which will run nine performances from April 1 to April 10. “We’re only as good as our last production, so they’re simultaneously working to make Spelling Bee the best show after that.” With the number of footsteps gracing the town’s theatre growing with each year, the performances are only getting better and better.
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In addition to competing in the high school’s lacrosse team, Bill also plays lacrosse competitively for several travel leagues, all while maintaining an A average with an academic schedule filled with AP and Honors classes. He also participates in the Future Business Leaders of America Club, the Key Club and the Spanish Club and also serves in the school’s Student Ambassadors program. Next month, Bill makes his musical debut in the high school’s production of “Beauty & The Beast”. Even summer break is not a vacation for Bill, who, when he’s not participating in lacrosse clinics, or practicing or working out, keeps busy working as a lifeguard.
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Beer Corner For the Love of Beer by Matt Connelly
Winter Warmth
As a college student who didn’t know any better my choice of beer centered around two simple questions – “Is it cold?” and “Is it cheap?” To be honest, if the circumstances warranted, I’d even forgo the former to achieve the latter. In Northeast Pennsylvania in the late 1990’s, cold and cheap meant, at best, Yuengling or, at worst, one of the many watered-down American lagers available in “packs” of 30. A cold and cheap lager tasted equally average in winter, spring, summer or fall. These days, though, “seasonal” beer is the fastest growing segment of the craft beer industry, making up nearly 24% of production in 2014. Just as a chef rotates her menu to reflect the flavors of the local and seasonal climate, craft brewers use ingredients and brew beer styles intended for consumption during a particular time of year. Within the diversity of new and revived beer styles being produced seasonally are the segment of beers ideal for winter consumption. Generally speaking, winter beers are dark and malty in character, high in ABV, and warming to the body. A seasonal market once dominated by “Christmas” (i.e. spiced) ales is now rich (pun intended) with Porters, Stouts and Barleywines. Lucky for us, the exceptional bars and liquor stores of Point Pleasant carry most of the best beers that fit this category. Here are five of my favorite beers to consume between December and March:
Goose Island Bourbon County Stout An Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels. Goose Island Bourbon County Barleywine An English-style Barleywine aged in the bourbon barrels after they are used to age the Bourbon County Stout (see above). Founders Breakfast Stout Oatmeal Stout brewed with chocolate and two types of coffee. Ballast Point Victory at Sea Imperial Porter brewed with whole vanilla beans and coffee. Founders Backwoods Bastard Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy aged in bourbon barrels. As you can see, three of the five choices mentioned have been “aged in bourbon barrels.” This process gives the beer subtleties of oak, charcoal, tobacco, vanilla and, of course, bourbon, creating that “warming” character I alluded to earlier. All five beers are ranked on Beer Advocate’s Top 250 Beers in the world and, most importantly, all are available in Point Pleasant at the time of print.
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The Book Report
“Rogue Lawyer” by John Grisham A book review by Brian Favretto
Think about this. How many times can an author put out a work of legal fiction, and keep it interesting, current, and original enough for a reader to fork over his or her cash, and not feel as if they’ve wasted their time and money by the time they get to the end? Where a lesser author would fail, leave it to John Grisham to shine! His latest work, “Rogue Lawyer”, is not the Grisham we know from “A Time to Kill” and “The Pelican Brief”. Rather, he has created an unsavory defense attorney with whom we can all secretly connect, and who would probably feel right at home in some courtrooms here in New Jersey. His name is Sebastian Rudd. He carries a gun and has a bodyguard. He is divorced, and similar to the character “Ross” in the classic sitcom “Friends”, his wife, after having been married and conceiving a child, believes she is better suited for women partners. Rudd has become a sort of underground attorney. He defends the cases that other lawyers would refuse, and he gets a thrill out of it. Grisham also changes his writing style a bit in this novel, neatly dividing the book into four separate cases, which could exist on their own as short stories if developed further. Instead, Grisham ties them together with recurring elements of Rudd’s personal life. In the opening salvo, Rudd’s client is charged with the murder of two young girls, and is already considered guilty, even before the first strike of the gavel. Here we learn about what keeps Rudd ticking, and we find that many of his legal methods are unorthodox. This plot line continues throughout the book as he ponders how long he can stay ahead of the game. His cases give a sneak peek into the unscrupulous, behind the scenes backdoor handshakes that can occur in our legal system, albeit a little over the top in a few scenarios. His life is torn apart, turned upside down, and put back together because of his career, but to Sebastian Rudd, it’s worth the risk. Other Grisham rarities in this novel include an increased use of humor, as well as a hint of passion, yet he maintains tradition by showcasing his flare for courtroom drama. I believe he leaves the ending open to the possibility of more Sebastian Rudd novels. So, whether you are a longtime fan or new to John Grisham, “Rogue Lawyer” has something everyone can enjoy, and it won’t leave you feeling that you’ve wasted your time. And if it’s your money you’re worried about, reserve a copy at the Point Pleasant or Point Pleasant Beach branch of the Ocean County Library (www.theoceancountylibrary.org) and read “Rogue Lawyer” for FREE!
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(POINT BORO STUDENTS PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL, continued) made the trip to New York City from 49 US states, Guam, four Canadian provinces, Armenia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Oman, the Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates to take part in the Series. Over four days, the students overcame barriers in language, cultural differences, music styles and knowledge, by working with their ensemble’s assigned master conductor in preparation for their performances. Sixteen hours of cumulative rehearsal time over about three days culminated in the Feb. 7 performances. “It’s amazing to think that the guest choral directors had 16 hours with which to take these young singers (grades 9-12) from so many different countries and such varied musical backgrounds and mold them into a choral group ready to perform on the stage of Carnegie Hall,” said Mrs. Bojanowski, who also served as chaperone for the High Schools Honors program. “The musical artistry of the performance was unbelievable given the incredibly short rehearsal time. It spoke volumes about the efficiency, choral direction and high expectations for the singers from their directors.” Cecelia and Maggie worked with guest conductor Dr. Elizabeth Schauer, director of the Honors Women’s Ensemble and Professor of Music at University of Arizona while Olivia and Kassi worked with Dr. Jeffrey Ames, director of the Honors Mixed Choir and the Director of Choral Activities at Belmont University. “The songs we performed were substantially more difficult than anything we had previously been exposed to, in any setting,” said Cecelia Zitarosa, explaining that the Women’s Ensemble repertoire included songs in German, Latin, Lebanese and English. “But Dr. Schauer was meticulous and thorough and she worked us through any difficulties. With such an intensive rehearsal schedule it gets to a point where you have to trust your conductor and trust that you’ve practiced enough and that you know what you’re doing.” “The experience was outstandingly different from anything I’ve ever done,” echoed Olivia Youngman, 16. “Previously, I’ve been involved in the All Shore Chorus, the 2014 & 2015 Algonquin Rising Stars Program, the New Jersey All State Mixed Chorus, the New Jersey All State Opera Festival, Show Choir, Mixed Choir and Madrigals as well as the school musicals but there’s nothing like the High School Honors Series. It’s an incomparable experience, not only to perform onstage at Carnegie Hall, on the same stage where Leonard Bernstein has performed but also to have the opportunity to work with a professional conductor/composer alongside students from around the world, all of whom share my love of music. It was incredible and overwhelming or me, because the whole experience served as an affirmation that this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”
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On Sunday, Feb. 7 the ensembles performed on Carnegie Hall’s Main Stage, performing to a packed audience filled with families, patrons of the arts and representatives from collegiate and professional music programs. It was an experience that moved the girls to tears. “There’s nothing like,” Cecelia Zitarosa said of performing onstage at Carnegie Hall. “I couldn’t help but think how many famous people stood where I was standing.” “Performing at Carnegie Hall is something that used to seem unattainable,” said Maggie Stupar. “I can’t believe that it’s something I got to experience while still in high school.” Though most of their time was spent on performance preparation, the students also had the opportunity to experience the best of the sights and the performance arts in New York City. “We got to see a Broadway play,” said Kassi Armendo, 16. “We also visited 30 Rockefeller Plaza and went to the ‘Top of the Rock,” which was amazing because the trip coincided with Chinese New Year so we were able to watch the fireworks from above.” According to Kassi, the connections she made and friendships she forged will last a lifetime, she said, “It’s amazing to be around people your own age who share your love of music, who share the same drive. It’s incredible because our stories were the same regardless of where we came from.” The four students returned to school with increased sense of confidence and a renewed commitment to pursue music professionally. “I knew I was a good musician,” said Olivia Youngman, “I just didn’t know what I was capable of. This experience has been the confirmation I needed, proving that I’ve learned enough. It was without a doubt the best experience I have ever had in any music perspective.” “Performing onstage at Carnegie Hall is something most performers only dream of and that only the most elite musicians get to experience,” said Superintendent of Schools Vincent S. Smith. “It’s incredible that four of our students were able to experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity while still in high school. Their acceptance into this program speaks volumes not only to the outstanding caliber of talent these students possess but also to the dedication and tenacity of Mrs. Terry Bojanowski, who has guided our students through their auditions for this and many other prestigious music programs.” Visit www.pointpleasant.k12.nj.us to learn more about Point Pleasant Borough Schools.
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