Category: archives
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SoHo on George
Artfully prepared food supplemented by complimentary treats in an elegant décor make this a place to feel special. By: Faith Bahadurian SoHo on George 335 George St. New Brunswick (732) 296-0533 www.sohoongeorge.com Food: Excellent Service: Excellent Prices: Moderate to expensive Cuisine: American Ambiance: Sophisticated and comfortable Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. Noon-4 p.m.…
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Sept. 3, 6:55 p.m.: ‘Lester Bangs, birthday party…."
Lester Bangs helped define rock criticism. By: Hank Kalet I love to read music criticism. I like Greil Marcus and often like but don’t always agree with Robert Christgau. They are intelligent and come to the music with more than the "thumbs-up/thumbs-down" approach used by too many music writers. (I try to dabble…
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An American Band
The Sugar Sands Ramblers bring sounds of the Pine Barrens to Market Day. RELATED STORY: Rags to Riches By: Amy Brummer Staff photos by Amy Brummer The Sugar Sands Ramblers (clockwise from lower left), Carol Ann Sweet, Jim Sweet, Milton Kennedy and Russell Juelg, will make an encore appearance at this year’s Market Day in…
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Teacher takes an inspiring test in Vietnam
There’s more to get adjusted to than just new students or surroundings. By: Gwen McNamara WEST WINDSOR When most teachers prepare for the new school year, they have to make adjustments. But for one township resident, there’s much more to get used to than just new students or surroundings. Kristin Anson, 27, has…
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Crime stats can be made to tell tales
PACKET EDITORIAL, Sept. 2 By: Packet Editorial If it’s true that figures lie and liars figure, there’s no more fertile source of untruth in numbers than uniform crime statistics. This annual compilation of illegal acts, broken down by county and municipality, is an accumulation of raw data just waiting to be manipulated. The 2002 version,…
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Plainsboro rescue squad seeks volunteers
Shortage termed "critical." By: Gwen McNamara PLAINSBORO The township volunteer rescue squad is again putting out the call for volunteers. And this time the need is critical. "Our membership has been steadily in decline," said Leah Gould, 17, a cadet with the squad in charge of recruitment. "Some members are moving, others are going…
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OBITUARIES, Sept. 2, 2003
Jossie I. Broadway, Albert Perone, Kevin G. Paulson, C. Jane Boning, Nanthaniel Burt. Jossie I. Broadway Longtime Princeton resident Jossie I. Broadway of Princeton died Aug. 26 at home. She was 99. Born and educated in Wadesboro, N.C., she was a Princeton resident since 1929. She was a supervisor in the food services department…
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Refurbished university art library offers high-tech tools
18-month renovation program brings more space to Marquand Library. After 18 months of renovations, a more spacious and high-tech Marquand Library of Art and Archaeology one of the oldest art libraries in the country re-opened last month in Princeton University’s McCormick Hall. University officials said the new design has enhanced the library’s study…
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Sept. 2, 5:40 p.m.: Top Ten guitar men
Fret not, these guys can play. By: Hank Kalet This week’s Top Ten on Tuesday I skipped last week while on vacation focuses on rock guitar. Rolling Stone magazine offers its top 100 this week, which contained the usual suspects and some interesting surprises. My criteria, as usual, is a bit personal. First,…
