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More research needs to be done on pancreatic cancer
Recently, several major television networks teamed together for Stand Up To Cancer, which accelerates groundbreaking research through donations and collaboration among scientists who specialize in particular areas. One area where some progress is being made is pancreatic cancer research, but more still needs to be done. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer…
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The truth isn’t always apparent at first blush
CODA GREG BEAN To fracture the words of Mark Twain, the rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I took a trip to Colorado last week to help my baby brother celebrate his 50th birthday (and help him remember to take his fiber tabs) and because my column didn’t appear in the paper, and…
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There’s always Monday
Book depicts journey of a yo-yo dieter BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent ‘Monday, Monday/So good to me/Monday morning/It was all I hoped it would be.” When The Mamas & the Papas recorded that song, they weren’t singing about a week in the life of a dieter, but they could have been. Most dieters start a diet…
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Judy Collins to sing at Freehold church
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer FREEHOLD — One of America’s most beloved singers will visit the First Presbyterian Church, West Main Street, on Dec. 4 to perform a traditional Christmas concert. Judy Collins will be the featured performer in the church’s sixth annual Christmas concert. T he Dec. 4 concert will begin at 7:30…
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Library honors Hindu festival
The Monmouth County Library will host Diwali programs at five library branches throughout Monmouth County during the first week in November. These free, family-friendly events will feature Indian music, dancing and “mehndi,” the art of drawing intricate henna patterns on the hands and feet. Diwali is one of the most joyous holidays of the Indian…
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Pair puts new twist on Hanukkah story
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer The Kvetch is coming to Oyville and is spreading his disdain over the happy holiday of Hanukkah. But the Oyvillites know a way to dispel the gloom. Susan Isakoff Berlin and her husband, Bill Berlin, are the authors of a new children’s book “The Kvetch Who Stole Hanukkah.” DAVE BENJAMIN…
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Ice & snow must be cleared from vehicles before driving
Highway safety and law enforcement officials have reminded New Jersey motorists that an amended law went into effect on Oct. 20 which requires that all ice and snow be removed from a vehicle before it may travel on New Jersey’s roads. Failure to do so can result in a citation and fine. Division of Highway…
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‘The Healing Power of Art’
Exhibit features artwork inspired by women who have been affected by cancer BY LINDA DeNICOLA Correspondent Transforming the bedroom of a cancer patient into an oasis of healing is a lofty goal, but well within the reach of creative and motivated people. The Guild of Creative Art on Route 35 in Shrewsbury will open its…
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Work on truck wash begins
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders put shovels in the ground last week to start construction on a fully automated truck wash facility that will help the county, municipalities and businesses comply with new waste water guidelines. As of February 2009, state law forbids the discharge of pollutants from vehicle and equipment washing into the…
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