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Program on wills and estates set at library
The North Edison Public Library, 777 Grove Ave., will offer a program on wills and estates at 7 p.m. Oct. 12. Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. Edison, will present the program. Topics include: “Who needs a will?,” “What if you die without a will?,” “Mechanics of a will,” “Selecting an executor, trust and guardian,” as well as…
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Plays-in-the-Park presents ‘Alladin Jr.’ for young audiences
EDISON — Middlesex County’s Playsin the-Park will present “Aladdin Jr.” as its annual indoor children’s show. Performances will take place at 1 and 4 p.m. on Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 24 at the theater located within Edison’s Roosevelt Park at 1 Pine Drive. Adult tickets are $3; tickets for children 12 and under…
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There are many benefits to dental implants
By Dr. Kosmas Kasimatis Coping with missing teeth is not easy, which is why so many people are opting for dental implants to replace them.The reason for this is quite obvious: dental implants last a long time, they replace missing teeth, and people can chew better; overall, people can function better. People smile with confidence…
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Exploring the use of aspirin and a diabetes drug for prostate cancer prevention and control
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey population science researcher XiangLin Tan, M.D., Ph.D., has been awarded a $852,705 Career Development Award (K07CA190541) from the National Cancer Institute to explore the use of aspirin and a diabetes drug for prostate cancer prevention and control, especially in obese men. Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most…
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How you can lower your risk of breast cancer
Regular exercise can help women lower their risk of developing breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second only to lung cancer. One in eight women is expected to develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and a recent survey by the Society for Women’s Health Research found that 22 percent…
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Make fire sprinklers mandatory in all new construction
The week of Oct. 4-10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year, which is changed every year, is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight when residents are asleep. The call to action…
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Newspaper week highlights power of the press
By JIM ZACHARY The power of the press should never be underestimated and must never be abused. This week marks the 75th anniversary of National Newspaper Week and the theme — The Power of the Press — points to the importance of watchdog journalism, accurate reporting, strong editorials, comprehensive public notices and a free, open…
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Shabbat Alive! at Temple Emanu-El
Temple Emanu-El, 100 James Street, Edison, will hold Shabbat Alive! a joyous and participatory musical service at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9. For more information, contact Dara Winston at 732-549-4442, ext. 4.
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