The Buffalo Nickel
In 1913, the Buffalo Nickel was first struck, which represented a major change in the designs which graced our coinage. Prior to that date, the nickel and all other coinage — except the lowly one-cent coin — featured a profile face image of Lady Liberty. The gold...
Remembering when Barry Manilow brought ‘Copacabana’ to the Boardwalk
Remembering When When pop-music titan Barry Manilow decided to bring his 1978 hit single, “Copacabana,” to life as a book musical, he certainly could have staged the show about “music and passion” at what was arguably the most-famous American nightclub of the mid-20th...
Autumn reads to curl up with
As the air turns crisp, the Jersey Shore slows down to the cozy rhythm of fall. What better way to enjoy the more restful pace of life as the hustle-and-bustle of summer fades away, and we turn the page to autumn, than to snuggle up to a good book? Babel By R.F. Kuang...
Do purebred dogs have more health issues?
For many years, it was a common belief that purebred dogs were far more likely to be unhealthy and subject to more disease than mixed-breed dogs or mutts. Thanks to two specific studies on this issue, as well as research being done by the AKC’s Health Foundation and...
How to get your offer accepted in a competitive real estate market
Real Estate Matters There is nothing more frustrating than making an offer on the home of your dreams, only to learn that it has been sold to someone else. The solution to this headache? Make them an offer that they can’t refuse by standing out among other hungry...
