INTRODUCTION Director of Operations Bob Dodge Publishers Sharon & Steven Goldstein Associate Publisher Brandon Goldstein Executive Editor Nayda Rondon Contributing Editor Justin Davidson Director of Marketing Sergio Rodrigues Design Director Evan Eagleson
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SUMMER 2013
Dear Readers, As summer kicks off, many of us are still wondering how much different this season will be this year than in years past. Just days ago we saw Governor Christie welcome Barack Obama to Asbury Park to give him a tour of New Jersey’s swift recovery. Reflecting his political view that “politics come second, people come first,” Christie showed President Obama the immense capabilities New Jerseyans possess when we work together. The shore is coming along, and many of the places you’ve visited every summer will be vastly improved over years past. However, much of the coastline still suffers from the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. Whole strips of towns still look ghostly; showing no signs of new life, boarded up windows and for rent signs continue to haunt the shore. It will take some time, but we will get there. For more on the recovery efforts taking place along the shore this year check out our in-depth look. The encouraging and ambitious progress is magnificent. We are Jersey Strong. On a lighter note, it’s time to use that backyard of yours again! It’s time to get going and get grilling! You’re not the greatest behind the barbecue? Don’t worry; we have you covered with some of the best BBQ the area has to offer. If you are in your backyard, though, the one thing you might be missing is a TV and sound system that mirrors that of the one found in your man cave. Luckily, there are now systems available that are out of this world—or just meant to be out in the world. We got to sit down with a dear friend of mine, Ken Dashow, and reflect on his love for the Beatles, and his role as one of the last true disc jockeys of radio. We then turn our attention to a very serious topic: funnel cake. We have finally figured out the in-depth history of this sweet and fluffy summer delicacy. You heard it here first. If you’re looking to experience TV unlike ever before, it’s time you come in to our showroom and check out the new 4K TVs. With picture quality four times better than your 1080P TV, the 4K—now known as Ultra HD—is spectacular, and comes in a 65”, a whopping 84” or as a projector. As Bob Dylan once remarked, “The times they are a-changin’.” I’m pretty sure he was talking about TVs. As always, within these pages you’ll find the things men love. There are cars, clothes, technology, gadgets, liquor, watches, etc. Stay cool, stay happy, and support our Jersey Shore this year! Yours truly, Bob Dodge