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I was asked to visit Rutgers in Newark to have lunch with eight elite students in the Honors Program. The intent is to bring very successful graduates together with high potential students. The library archivist provided a nice "gift" during

There is a realtor named Paul Ward in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey (Ward Realty). I want to warn anyone who is considering renting or buying on the Jersey Shore not to go near him. We've rented the same house

If you're in the neighborhood, I'm the honorary chair of a fundraiser for the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island on March 25 at Gracie's in Providence, an award-winning, great restaurant. The evening is about Scotch and fine cigars. Tickets

If the Patriots win today, take 25% off any of the offerings on my site (alanweiss.com) until midnight, Feb. 4 US eastern time. The discount will be automatically calculated, so don't worry about the printed fees.

There is a guy named Kevin using robo-calls to sell "power washing" services. He refuses to take numbers off his calls, does not acknowledge "do not call" lists, and has refused requests from the attorney general's office to change his

I'm starting the New Year with a brand new site, created by Lisa Larter (lisalarter.com) and her great team. I feel as if I've moved from what I thought was a fast car to a rocket ship. I'm celebrating by providing

Warning: Anything you receive relative to trademarks from Patent and Trademark Office in Washington is a moronic spam, idiots trying to collect money by notifying you that your trademarks need renewal.

RIP Paul Allen, dead at 65, a true innovator and philanthropist. Through Microsoft, with Bill Gates, he helped change the world.

I realize there are benighted (and dangerous) people out there with paranoia about having kids vaccinated. But if you are deciding not to get a flu shot, think again. You can't get the flu from a flu shot. It's not