Category: lifestyle/the_princeton_packet
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SPOTLIGHT: The David Sarnoff Library. ‘The medium is the message’
Alex Magoun has been working for years to revive Sarnoff’s significance, which revolves around television. He has written a book on the history of television, ‘TV: The Life Story of a Technology’ (Greenwood Press 2007) and is poised to write a new Sarnoff biography. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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SPOTLIGHT: The David Sarnoff Library. ‘The medium is the message’
Alex Magoun, executive director of the David Sarnoff Library in West Windsor, believes ‘there should be a museum on the history of television for everyone to see’ and emphasizes the importance of science and technology education. Staff photo by Mark Czajkowski
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IN THE KITCHEN: Fancy Foods 2008 — ‘all natural,’ ‘gluten-free’ emerge among this year’s trends
By Pat Tanner Special Writer With the economy spiraling downward, it would be understandable if the mood at this year’s Fancy Food Show, which ended its run at the New York’s Javits Center on June 30, had been relatively subdued. To the contrary — I found it surprisingly buoyant. More than 2,100 exhibitors…
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Another reason to buy Jersey produce
Charles M. Kuperus, NJ Secretary of Agriculture Consumers can now add price as a compelling reason to spend as much of their food dollar as possible on items grown and harvested right here in New Jersey. Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, milk, meat and poultry, eggs, cheese and grain products all must make their…
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Appreciated ‘Band of Brothers’ photo
Paul Seemer of Princeton I liked the picture titled “Band of Brothers” (The Princeton Packet, Tuesday, July 8). I know the boys and it is like them to get into the act. They love military history. Paul Seemer Randall Road Princeton
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Loved ‘Losing My Planner’ piece
Carol Tellefsen of Lawrenceville I just got around to reading Ilene Dube’s June 24 essay, “Losing My Planner Wasn’t Part of My Plan.” I loved that piece. I howled with laughter. I so identified with her pain and dependence on and connection to her planner. What a great writer she is. She truly conveyed…
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BOOK NOTES: Try this Southerner for magical romance
When the plot is grounded in a truth- telling apple tree, you know this is pure romance By Joan Ruddiman Special Writer Summer is here, having been ushered in by Memorial Day parades and picnics. For many, the prospect of summer vacations means packing some light reading, fondly known as “beach reads.” Action, adventure,…
