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  • Studies suggest that a vegan diet may be a healthier alternative

    March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time for people to switch to a vegan diet and reduce their risk for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. According to the American Cancer Society, “Adiet high in fat, especially fat from animal sources, can increase the risk of colorectal cancer.” Research shows that people who…

  • Look closely for merit in President Obama’s programs

    RR ecently Jacquelin Duffy answered my reply to her original comments about President Barack Obama’s program. I did not mean to criticize her personally, I am sure she is a good person. I said that I did not believe that she had ever met a Democrat she liked. I should have said she does not…

  • Using science to preserve New Jersey’s natural heritage

    When a plant or animal makes it onto the state’s threatened and endangered species list, it is sad news with a silver lining. It is sad news because the listing means it is in danger of extinction in New Jersey. It is good news because help is on the way to protect the species and…

  • There might be an upside to a government shutdown

    CODA GREG BEAN A s this is being written, it looks like there could be a federal government shutdown as early as this Friday, March 4. Even if there’s a stopgap measure passed to give our representatives and senators more time to come to a meeting of the minds, it would likely only provide the…

  • Colts Neck senior wins financial competition

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer Jake Littman COLTS NECK — With a great financial plan, Colts Neck High School senior Jake Littman, 17, was named the national winner of the Securities Industry and Financial Market’s Association’s (SIFMA) Invest- Write competition. Jake was also selected as the New Jersey state winner. InvestWrite challenges fourth- through 12th-graders to…

  • Dating doesn’t need to come with a lifetime warranty

    GIRL TALK CLARE MARIE CELANO There’s a name used to describe older women who date much younger men — “cougar.” And kudos to actress Kim Cattrall for refusing to pose on the cover of a magazine for women over 40 with a live cougar as her sidekick. Cattrall called it an insult. The term “cougar”…

  • Vincent Barra

    Mr. Barra, 67, of Manalapan, died Feb. 9, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. He was a dental technician and owned and operated Technique Dental Studio, Holmdel. Surviving are his wife, Rose Kirdahy Barra; two daughters, Allison Maliszewski and her husband. Stan, and Christine Barra; a sister, Louise Barra; and a granddaughter. A funeral…

  • Mary Lamb Kennedy

    Mrs. Kennedy, 81, of Freehold, died Feb. 9, 2011 at home. She was born in the Sweetman’s Lane area of Manalapan. Mrs. Kennedy was a graduate of St. Rose of Lima School, Freehold, and attended Freehold High School. Prior to retiring, she was a telephone operator for over 40 years forAT&T, New Jersey Bell Telephone…

  • Angelo Cinotti

    Mr. Cinotti, 87, of Freehold, died Feb. 13, 2011, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. Prior to retiring, he was employed as an insurance adjuster for A.I.G., Long Island, N.Y. Mr. Cinotti is survived by his wife, Karen; two brothers, Al Cinotti and Gene Cinotti, both of Toms River; a sister, Mary Filiato of Coral…