Category: archives
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
