Both the World Trade Organization and Global Trade Alert recently issued reports detailing the alarming trend of creeping protectionism that threatens to slow the global economic recovery and hinder national competitiveness.
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. – When Halloween treats start to cast a spell, TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) can help ward off unwanted pounds with timely coping suggestions.
The “Cash for Clunkers” program for new cars may have ended, but the IRS wants to remind taxpayers that many people might overlook another special break available. If you buy a new vehicle this year, there’s a special federal tax deduction available that can help you save money, in some cases hundreds of dollars.
HOBOKEN—Stevens Institute of Technology got a wind-aided goal in the 60th minute then used its dominant defense to preserve the lead as the #11 ranked Ducks survived a challenge from New Jersey City University in a non-conference men’s soccer game of Division III Hudson County rivals, Wednesday night at the De Baun Athletic Complex.
NEW BRUNSWICK—State Theatre and Undercover Entertainment present Shelly Garrett’s “Beauty Shop 2009” for two performances on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 3 and 8p.m. Tickets range from $22-57.
GREAT LAKES, Ill.—Navy Seaman Apprentice Shanel A. Soto, daughter of Dawn M. Deboer and Carlos Soto of Perth Amboy, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
EDISON—The Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School learned to “think pink” and score some big points for breast cancer awareness and Lee National Denim Day (www.denimday.com) during their victorious game against Ranney, 5-0, on Friday, Oct. 2.
CLARK—The Skulski Art Gallery of the Polish Cultural Foundation in Clark will present an exhibit titled “The Art of Emotionalism,” showcasing works of Ewa Maslowska, Ewa Zeller and Grzegorz Jakubowski.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Patriot’s Path Council, Boy Scouts of America recently honored local citizens at the Berkeley Heights Good Scout Award Dinner.
ELIZABETH—St. Mary of the Assumption High School hosted a blood drive on Oct. 1. Over 35 students registered to give blood.
ELIZABETH—The Rotary Club of Elizabeth, celebrating its 92nd year of service to the greater Elizabeth community, will host a unique food-tasting event, The Taste of Elizabeth and Beyond, on Monday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Newark Airport Hotel, 1170 Spring Street, Elizabeth.
