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Open Wide and Enjoy the Music

While businesses and organizations plan public relations campaigns and extoll their excellent customer service, it's often the simple act of paying attention that is most effective.

A Vote for the Second Syllable

Are changes in pronunciation now an option or are they incorrect?

Even if science fiction is not your usual genre (in Red Bank-Shrewsbury Patch)

Even if you never read science fiction, here's a suggestion that might entice you.

Even If Science Fiction Is Not Your Usual Genre

Whether or not you find time travel fascinating, here's a book you might like.

Just wild about Harry

It's Harry Potter time...do you know where your parents are?

The truth be told

Choosing between the truth and a lie is simple when you consider the probable consequences.

A Child's Words Worth Remembering

Parents are often too busy, but grandparents can record a child's wonderful conversations.

"It's Only Language"

Former TV host Dick Cavett's new book starts off with his taking a jab at the misuse of English, especially by those who should know better.

"East Side, West Side...."

The streets of Manhattan...discoveries around every corner.