Category: archives
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‘Man on Wire’
James Marsh has created a portrait of Philippe Petit through interviewees that are often bemused, thrilled and highly emotional. By Bob Brown ANYONE who read a newspaper in 1974 will remember Philippe Petit, if not by name, surely by deed. On Aug. 7 of that year, front pages around the world carried the bizarre story…
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Laura A. Melillo
Laura A. Melillo of Lawrence died Sunday. She was 37. Born in Princeton, she was a Lawrence resident most of her life. She was an employee of Barnes & Noble for 15 years. She had a great love for animals, especially her dogs. She also enjoyed movies and yoga. She is survived by her husband…
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‘Pineapple Express’
Seth Rogen (standing) and James Franco get carried away with action in Pineapple Express.
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HEALTH MATTERS: Stress reduction helps diabetics
It’s important for families and friends to understand that people with diabetes want to enjoy life as much as anyone. By Nancy L. Rhodes, R.N., M.A. Princeton HealthCare System Living with the everyday stress of a chronic illness can be challenging and often triggers an array of emotions that may be overwhelming at times.…
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Fedroff signs with Cleveland Indians
Former HHS slugger reports to farm team by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor Tim Fedroff is on his way to the big leagues. Fedroff took another giant step toward his ultimate goal of playing Major League baseball by signing a contract to play for the Cleveland Indians organization at his home in Flagtown Aug. 6 at…
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Give Blood and Get Free Ice Cream
Donate a pint of blood at Somerset Medical Center in August and get a free pint of ice cream. Blood donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream from any Baskin Robbins store. By Somerset Medical Center Somerset Medical Center’s Blood Donor Program is one of only three hospital-run programs…
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MYAL football players get another special visit
Notre Dame-bound Williams shares important message by Rudy Brandl, Sports Editor The Manville Youth Athletic League has exposed its youth football players to some big-time guys from the college gridiron this summer. Last week, Notre Dame’s Hafis Williams attended a Tuesday night practice session at Gerber Field and provided some instruction and words of encouragement…
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R. Wayne Yoder
Cyanamid sales manager WEST WINDSOR — R. Wayne Yoder died Sunday at University Medical Center at Princeton. He was 86. Born and raised in Windber, Pa., he was a former Princeton resident. In 1946, he joined American Cyanamid and remained with the company — in New York City and later New Jersey — for…
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‘Man on Wire’
(c) 2008 Jean-Louis Blondeau/Polaris Images/Philippe Petit’s adventures at the World Trade Center are remembered in Man on Wire.
