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Occupy Wall Street has been in full swing and changing their battle tactic after the Supreme Court ruling that protesters may not camp out at Liberty Plaza. Starting this Saturday Occupy Atlantic City will be holding N19, Saturday November 19 to begin Occupy Atlantic City.

This plot of land in the center of Atlantic City is on the former location of The Sands Casino which Pinnacle Corporation tore down to build a casino but wanted more land and attempted to buy the area around the site. Now all that remains is a sand lot which is a metaphor for all the jobs lost when the casino was tore down.

New Jersey storage is the location where all occupiers can store their belongings for the long haul. If your household or business needs to store your things while making a statement at Occupy Atlantic City then represent New Jersey records managment to store your important records.

Snow, Rain, What's Next for New Jersey?

After all the weather we've been dealing with in New Jersey, it might be enough to make you want to pack it up, hire New Jersey movers and go somewhere else. Recent reports are now saying that the damage done by the snow storm early yesterday morning, is more devastating than what Hurricane Irene left in her wake this summer. Many have even been forced to cancel Halloween because they cannot go outside to Trick-or-Treat!

Looking around it sure is difficult to stay frustrated for too long, because in New Jersey we're continuing to do what we do best and that's come together like family in times of need. You don't have to look far to see neighbors shoveling each others driveways or families bringing over meals for the elderly residents on their blocks.

When you think about it, it's times like these that must inspire others to call up a New Jersey mover to join us here in the greatest state in the US.

Mosquito Season Hits Parsippany

If the increase of mosquitoes this season is enough to make you want to call a  Parsippany Moving Company don't pick the phone up just yet. Late summer and early fall mark the prime season for the pesky little bugs and it does seem that you will want to have plenty of bug spray handy this year. Hurricane Irene set the stage for an especially large breeding season for mosquitoes and has caused increased concern for the spread of West Nile Virus.

Extra precautionary measures have been taken to protect New Jersey residents, but the DEP still warns that residents of higher risk areas should take extra steps to protect themselves. Avoiding stagnant water on your property (bird baths, uncovered pools, etc) keeping roof gutters unclogged and installing screens on windows and doors are a few easy ways to help make sure you stay safe and bite free.

So mosquito season shouldn't cause you to search for New Jersey Movers, just stay safe, cover up, and when in doubt enjoy some indoor activities.

Nets Getting New Logo/Uniforms

In addition to the Nets hiring a New Jersey moving company and relocating to Brooklyn, the team plans on changing their logo as well. While the owners have decided to keep the name Nets, they are going to be redesigning their logo. And not just anyone is going to work on the team's rebranding. Part owner, Jay-Z, is going to be working with the creative process of figuring out the new logo, uniforms, etc. If and when this NBA season ever happens, thing should be interesting in New Jersey...I mean, Brooklyn.

New Jersey Residents' Commutes are Long

New Jersey residents, did you have a sneaking suspicion that you have the worst commute out there? Well, according to a new study, you may just be right. The national average for work commute travel is 25.3 minutes, for New Jersey residents, it's 34.6 minutes. Sure, taking 34.6 minutes to get to work does not sound that bad, but it is a whole 9 minutes more than most commutes.But a cool statistic discovered through this is that 31% of New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island metro area workers use public transportation to get to work. But, you know, you can always hire a New Jersey moving company and live closer to your place of employment.

Watch Out for Water Damaged Used Cars

Whether you are relocating to New Jersey and need a new automobile or are just looking to upgrade the one you already have, be careful as flood-damaged vehicles are making their way to dealers. Thanks to Hurricane Irene, numerous flood-damaged vehicles will be entering the market. From there, a vehicle may participate in 'title washing' where the vehicle would be moved to different states and change ownership multiple times in order to eliminate any paper trail leading back to the water damage. This damage may not be immediately apparent to new car owners, making this practice quite sneaky. Be on the lookout for any signs of water damage when buying a car such as musty odors, dirt in weird places and discolored carpeting. If you're moving from a different state, maybe it's best to just hire a New Jersey moving company to relocate your car along with the rest of your items.

NJ motorcyclist gets ticket for riding with dog

In the wake of Irene, here is some lighthearted/goofy news to pass the time. Is there anything cuter than seeing a dog sticking its head out of a window, ears/tongue flapping around? Well, one New Jersey resident decided that he was going to go a bit more extreme and have his dog sit on his lap...while he drove his motorcycle. The New Jersey man was pulled over, in the rain, and issued a citation for careless driving and improper transportation of an animal. According to the driver, he had been transporting the pug, Bosco, on his motorcycle for years. Though, the driver was warned by police the previous year. That is quite the interesting New Jersey moving violation!

New Jersey Residents Recovering from Irene

Residents of New Jersey are still recovering from the aftermath of last weekend's Hurricane Irene. The Passaic River, (as well as many other bodies of water), has flooded, sending rushing water into the streets. This water has overtaken cars, sewers and more, ending up in people's homes and businesses. This nasty mix of water is being cleaned up by HAZMAT, but it will be some time before everything returns to normal. While the river is receding, residents still have to boil their water, but that still doesn't exactly do the trick. New Jersey has been officially declared a federal disaster area, and 84,000 homes and businesses throughout the state remain without power. I'm sure New Jersey movers are very tempting right now, but stick it out, things will get better!

New Jersey Residents Feel Virginia Quake

Did you feel New Jersey moving yesterday? If so, you may have just felt the 5.9 magnitude quake which originated in central Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological survey, at 1:51 p.m. on Tuesday a 5.9 magnitude quake hit Virginia. Tremors from the quake were felt as far south as North Carolina and as far north as Boston. No major damage or injuries were reported and New Jersey kept on running as usual. It was just quite interesting to be a part of the random quake from New Jersey. Surprising to some, this is not the first time that New Jersey has experienced an earthquake. Back in February 2009, a series of four earthquakes hit Morris County, with the largest quake reaching a magnitude of 3.0. Later that year in December, a 2.5 magnitude quake hit the same area. Then in 2010, two small earthquakes hi Somerset County in February, with the larger quake measuring a 1.5 magnitude. Now, the threat of more quakes isn't going to make you call a New Jersey moving company, is it?

Steps Motorists Must Take After Moving to New Jersey

There is so much more to a move than just relocating your possessions to a new residence. There are many different services and small, but important, details that you will need to update once you have arrived in New Jersey. Updating your driver's license to that of a New Jersey license is just one of those details.

Fortunately, New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has set up an easy-to-use website dedicated to helping new residents transfer their out-of-state licenses. Check out the site here. The site takes you through the steps necessary for getting a new license, a CDL or a GDL.

In addition to getting a New Jersey license, new residents will need to transfer their vehicle title within 60 days of moving. The Motor Vehicle Commission website also spells out this process for vehicle owners and those who lease. Drivers will also need to register their vehicle and pick up new plates for their automobile(s). Once your vehicle has been registered, you will then have 14 days to register it.

The site also lists the traffic rules of New Jersey as you wouldn't want to get caught being uncertain of speed limits and important safety regulations.

JD Carton is the New Jersey moving company who works hard to ensure that your New Jersey relocation is a smooth process. From moving your belongings, to helping you get situated in your new locale, we're the movers who care.