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SHIFT IT! Transmission Commercial [VIDEO]

Jason Matthews — Thu, 02 May 2013 20:39:02 +0000

Local commercials are always fun to watch. Some are good. Some are so bad you can’t help but laugh at them. Then, there are the rare ones that simply can’t be explained, they have to be experienced. Arlen’s Transmission in Burbank, California has gone from local auto repair shop to internet sensation since this ad [...]

How to Save Money on Your Property Taxes in NJ

Laurie Cataldo — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:28:58 +0000

Property taxes are notoriously high in New Jersey, with the state average close to $8,000. So how can you save some of your hard earned cash? In my hometown of Marlboro, where the average property tax bill is $9,600, the township rolled out a rewards program, complete with a plastic key tag, that encourages people [...]

Jersey Shore Eats – Italian Sushi

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:05:34 +0000

There are few things I love more than great food. I love interesting dishes, and last night I found a new foodie fave. I met up with a few of my girls last night at Nicchio Ristorante in Belmar (Wednesdays = half-priced wine list!) and they told me I had to try some of the [...]

The Latest Facebook Trend: "Cash Mobs"!

Laurie Cataldo — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:29:45 +0000

Flickr User Artberri You’ve probably heard about flash mobs, but what about ‘cash mobs’? It’s an effort to help out local businesses and bring communities together, and it could be coming to a town (or a newsfeed) near you. So what is it? Cash mobs are organized by either business owners or citizens. The organizer [...]

5 Reasons To Go To The Lakewood Blueclaws Game Today [LIST]

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:32:48 +0000

It's baseball season…and here's why you should get involved starting TODAY! 5 It's Opening Day What better way to support our backyard team than on the first day of the season? Tonight the Blueclaws take on the Hagerstown Suns with first pitch at 6:35p. 4 It's Thirsty Thursday $1 beers [...]

Print Out Your March Restaurant Madness Brackets Here!

Laurie Cataldo — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:09:46 +0000

There are tons of amazing restaurants all over Monmouth and Ocean Counties…so who will be crowned the best? It’s up to you! In honor of March Madness, Restaurant Madness is here. Thanks to everyone who nominated their favorite restaurants. We have narrowed it down to a pool of 64. You can see both pages of [...]

Local Fun: Cooking Class At Spargo's Grille in Manalapan [PHOTOS]

Laurie Cataldo — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:38:26 +0000

I always love finding fun and different things to do in our area, especially when it involves food. So when Mary Ball from Salon Kokopelli asked if I would join her for a cooking class at a restaurant in Manalapan, I was all about it.