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The facts about running with minimalist footwear
By Ronald Armenti D.P.M. and Kenneth G. Swan Jr. M.D. Walking and running have evolved over the years, as has our footwear. Some of the newest footwear available, known as “minimalist,” was developed after studying runners from more developed nations and comparing them to runners from Kenya, typically barefoot runners, and runners from Mexico, known…
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Eatt earrlly & eatt offtten
Lose weight by eating more frequently? Yes, here’s how By Bev Bennett CTW Features How often do you snack? Once a day? Twice? At least twice a day is the magic number for nearly half the population.That’s according to a recent article in Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), Chicago.…
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Presbyterian church schedules August VBS
The First Presbyterian Church of Sayreville will hold a vacation Bible school (VBS) Aug. 20-24, with a kickoff barbeque on Aug. 19. Class participants will meet in the church’s Christian Education Building, 172 Main St. (across from Borough Hall), at 5:45 p.m. for a 6-8:30 p.m. session. This year’s theme is “The Seasons of the…
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Donors needed for Aug. 4 blood drive
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, in cooperation with Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, will hold a Summer Blood Drive 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4 in the parish auditorium, Route 18 south, Old Bridge. Donors must be between the ages of 16 and 75, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in reasonably good health.…
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Talk to shed light on weight-loss surgery
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division, will sponsor a seminar titled “Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for Me?” 7-8 p.m. Aug. 13 in Auxiliary Hall B and C, lower level of the Medical Arts Building, adjacent to the hospital, Ferry Road between routes 9 and 18. Dr. Oluseun Sowemimo will lead a discussion on several…
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Cars, crafts and good eatin’ at So. Amboy car show Sunday
All vehicles welcome at annual event, which raises funds to train firefighters BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — A car show planned for Aug. 5 not only brings the city together, but also raises money for city firefighter training. This will be the 13th year that Independence Fire Company runs its annual car show.…
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Mets tickets will go to blood donors at YMCA
New York Blood Center will conduct a blood drive 3-9 p.m. Aug. 6 at the YMCA of Old Bridge, 1 Mannino Park Drive. All donors will be mailed two tickets to a Mets game. Blood is needed to ease summer shortages. For more information, log on to www.nybloodcenter.org.
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‘Seize the day’
Members of the East Brunswick Young Adult Charity Players perform “Seize the Day” during an open rehearsal July 28 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The troupe will present “Better Luck This Time” Aug. 3-5. SCOTT FRIEDMAN
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Fees to be reduced at pet-adoption event
Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville, will host a Dog Days of Summer weeklong open house noon-5 p.m. Aug. 6-11. The event will feature reduced adoption costs throughout the shelter. Half-price fee to adopt any adult dog will be $60; fee will be waived to adopt a dog above age 6. Halfprice fee…
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