Hi, I'm Joyce Slous. I was born in Brooklyn and raised Queens, New York. After graduating from Brooklyn College, I became an elementary school teacher. In my 3rd year of teaching, guess what?! I moved to New Jersey. Then I decided that instead of going back to teaching, I was going to become a piano player and decided to go to Julliard. That lasted about 4 weeks! I figured that to become an expert pianist, I would have to practice, practice, and practice until I was 85! NOT! So I went to Montclair State University where I received a Master's Degree in Speech and Audiology. That didn't last too long either! I became pregnant and along came David. (David is now 26!) That was 1975 and when I moved to Montclair and bought my first house, I knew nothing about the area! But, boy oh boy, if I could do it again . . .I'd come right back to the same place. What a wonderful place to raise a family. In 1981, Ali was born and then came my second home!
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Some neighborhoods have the reputation of being terrific places to live, and the difference is often the investment that people make in their community. These neighborhoods embody a community spirit that reflects the pride of the people who live there. In addition to the financial investment the residents have in their property, they also invest their time by participating in local affairs.
How can you become active in your community? You can participate in your neighborhood association by volunteering to serve on committees. You can keep abreast of issues that could impact your area by testifying at hearings or writing letters to local government officials. There may be ways that you can help your neighbors if they are having a hard time with a serious illness or job loss. If your children are grown, you can make a tremendous difference by doing volunteer work in after-school tutoring programs. When some people begin to get involved in making a difference in their neighborhood, others soon follow.
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What is the highest skyscraper hotel in the world?
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The Grand Hyatt Shanhai in Pudong, Shanhai, China occupies the top 35 floors of the 88-story Jin Mao Tower, which at 1,378 feet is the tallest building in China and the third tallest building in the world. |
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