Category: archives
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Masterson looks forward to term
Frank Masterson of West Amwell To the voters of West Amwell Township, my sincere thanks to those who ventured out in the rain and later in the sunshine to vote for me on Election Day. I am grateful to all of you. I look forward to serving the township when my term as committeeman begins.…
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Poinsettia sale at Eagle Fire Company
The New Hope Eagle Fire Company will have a poinsettia sale Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1 and 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. There will be 7-inch pots for $5, 8-inch pots for $20, 10-inch pots for $30 and 6-inch cyclamen for $12. Order for Nov. 21 for the best selection. The…
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GPC cancer drug fails in trial
GPC Biotech AG, (Nasdaq: GPCB) with offices in Munich, Germany and Princeton, announced that its prospective prostate cancer drug, satraplatin, had failed to achieve significant results in a clinical trial, and that it is re-evaluating future plans for the drug. The announcement sent the company’s stock plummeting, from over $11 a share to under $5.…
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HEALTH & MEDICINE
C. Richard Sarle, president and chief executive officer of Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, recently received the executive leadership service award from the West Windsor-based New Jersey Hospital Association. The award was presented in recognition of his 10 years dedicated service and leadership in a New Jersey healthcare system. During his tenure at Carrier he…
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Stuff to do on Wednesday
Art shows, insects and blood screenings, oh my! Blood sugar and pressure screening: The Lawrence Township Health Department will hold blood sugar and blood pressure screenings from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center, 30 Darrah Lane East. Appointment required at the senior center. Call (609) 844-7048 for more information. ‘Double Vision’ art…
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‘Lions for Lambs’
The film doesn’t come up with answers, but it has outstanding performances by Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. By Bob Brown The war in Iraq, and the resurgent conflict in Afghanistan, have gone well past their freshness dates. World War II was, to date, more than a year and a half shorter, but there were…
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Lady Mustangs need to work on skills in off-season
2007 soccer campaign ended 1-17 by John E. Powers, Sports Writer Erin Delaney, the head coach of the Manville High School girls’ soccer team, is hoping that the Lady Mustangs learned a valuable lesson the last few months. In the few minutes after Manville’s one win a 5-0 victory over Dunellen Oct. 16 in…
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TECHNOLOGY
Sarnoff Corp., the West Windsor-based electronic, video and vision technologies company, recently announced that John A. “Skip” Richardson has joined the company as vice president for corporate business development. He will have responsibility for managing and growing Sarnoff’s business-to-business as well as business-to-government contracts. Mr. Richardson joins Sarnoff from the Digimarc Corp. in Massachusetts, where…
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Cytogen explores strategic options
Plainsboro-based Cytogen Corp. (Nasdaq: CYTO) announced that it has engaged investment advisor ThinkEquity Partners LLC, in San Francisco to assist it in “identifying and evaluating strategic alternatives” intended to enhance future growth potential of its products and maximize shareholder value. “We continuously evaluate our business to identify and develop prospects for maximizing value for all…
