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  • Breast reduction surgery can improve quality of life

    For most women with enlarged breasts, the benefits of breast reduction surgery far outweigh the risks By: Alan Bienstock, M.D. in Collaboration with Gloria N. Beck    In our culture, large breasts are often associated with beauty and femininity, and are symbolic of a woman’s sexuality. However, the women who endure unwanted stares and attention and…

  • Hurricane relief projects listed

    Contributions sought by area groups The American Red Cross    In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross has mounted the largest relief effort in its history.    To donate to the American Red Cross:    • Call (800) HELP-NOW (435-7669).    • Donate online, www.redcross.org, a secure site.    • Contact the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey by…

  • Soup’s on!

    Shop Seinfeld made famous opens franchise in Princeton By: Marjorie Censer    The Original Soup Man may be based on Al Yeganeh of Soup Kitchen International — the "Soup Nazi" featured on the television show "Seinfeld" — but the owners of the Princeton franchise, Lisa and Scott Ruddy, say the store generally stays away from making…

  • Monroe eyes top parcels

    Township reports progress on program of open space land acquisition. By: Leon Tovey    MONROE — While the process has been slower than he would have liked, Joe Montanti, township Planning Board and Environmental Commission member, says progress is being made on a program of open space land acquisition launched by the township in the spring.…

  • How we pick successors needs repair

    PACKET EDITORIAL, Nov. 4 By: Packet Editorial    It’s ironic that a public question to reform the way New Jersey chooses a successor to the governor should be on the ballot next week — at the very same time the need to reform the way New Jersey municipalities choose successors to their mayors has become evident.…

  • Girl Scouts learn about Indian culture

    Brownie troop attends Diwali party to earn Asian-American Patch. By: Chinenye Okparanta    Brownie Troop 1669 got to experience Indian culture on Sunday without ever having to leave Cranbury.    To earn their Asian-American Patch, about 30 of the second-grade troop members attended a Diwali party hosted by Cranbury resident Neelu Agrawal at her home in Shadow…

  • Private school may leave town

    SciCore Academy founder hopes to move school to West Windsor Township By: Vic Monaco    HIGHTSTOWN — A private school begun in the borough in 2003 is likely to move.    SciCore Academy has run out of room at 120 Main St., according to founder Arthur Poulos, who hopes to get approval in December to relocate to…

  • Raiders eliminated in field hockey playoffs

    Team knocked out by B-R By: Rudy Brandl    Not even the fourth time was a charm for the Hillsborough High field hockey team.    Friday’s 2-0 loss at Bridgewater-Raritan in the North Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals marked the fourth time this season the Raiders have lost to their divisional and county rivals. B-R won the Delaware…

  • HiTOPS enters second phase of ambitious fundraising effort

    New services, expansion plan in works By: Rachel Silverman    On the eve of its 18th anniversary, HiTOPS — the teen health and education center on Wiggins Street — announced the public phase of a $2 million endowment campaign Tuesday.    The campaign, the largest such effort in HiTOPS’ history, will support, among other things, community-health educators,…