“I don’t think love is blind, true love is probably the most clear-eyed state of being there is.” —Marisa de los Santos, Love Walked In
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he closing of a casino is not exactly the end of the world, and, as of this writing, we still have eleven more currently operating in the area. But it is with much sadness that we report the beloved Atlantic Club closed their doors in January. Yet, the real story is much more intense than simply, “the Atlantic Club closed their doors.” The real story is that some 1,600 dedicated employees lost their jobs. The official announcement of the closing took place during the 2013 holiday season, which made it even worse. These are the days of unemployment. We are talking about families and missed paychecks. It is a tragedy for all involved, as the love for this neighborhood casino could be felt in the outpouring of support for the employees by locals and visitors alike. This Winter 2014 issue marks the 12th Anniversary of New Jersey LifeStyle Magazine. It’s been a fabulous 12 years, and we plan to enjoy yet an even better 12 years, leading us to a 24-year anniversary. By supporting a community we love, we are rewarded in so many immeasurable ways. We are all too aware that the new digital world has been unkind to so many local and national print publications. That might be true for many, but we are already publishing a digital edition, entitled The Lifestyle Report. And, because, like singer Mark Knopfler chants, “True Love Will Never Fade,” we will continue to publish an outstanding print product until the music stops. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. And in this regard, our True Love Will Never Fade!
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LIFESTYLE | Winter 2014
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