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Doubt: A Parable
TOP PICK Playhouse 22 presents “Doubt: A Parable” by John Patrick Shanley through January 18. The drama is set in a fictional religious school in the Bronx in 1964. When a nun expresses concerns about the behavior of a progressive and beloved priest, explosive allegations are leveled against the priest, leaving all in doubt over…
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Warning signs women should not ignore
By Michael L. Dimino, M.D. I doubt anyone will argue they have a busier schedule than most women today.Their day-to-day responsibilities rival that of any Fortune 500 CEO, to be sure. But it’s critical that women also take time to stay on top of their own health. Often, minor changes in the body can offer…
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Four tips for improving standardized test scores
By Michael Ginsberg Just because your child is smart doesn’t mean they’re going to ace the PARCC, PSAT, or SATs.There are lots of factors that contribute to test performance results. Here are four of the most important with tips on how to help. Poor nutrition To keep cognitive function at its peak, the brain needs…
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Revolutionary new surgical tool used for first time in New Jersey
The Apollo System, manufactured by California-based Penumbra Inc., was used for the first time in New Jersey recently and the outcome was a success. Apollo is an innovative new surgical tool that enables minimally invasive removal of deeply seated blood clots in the brain during a single, efficient operation. With combined use of an endoscope…
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CentraState receives award for quality care for stroke patients
CentraState Medical Center, for a fourth year in a row, has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award.The award recognizes CentraState’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence based guidelines.To receive the Gold Plus award, CentraState achieved 75 percent or higher…
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Real-life resolutions for your body, mind and spirit
By Fiola Sowemimo, M.D. ’Tis the season to face those New Year resolutions.Yes, most of the time we don’t stick to them. But maybe we need to look at these promises in a different way. Living the highest quality of life possible doesn’t happen by chance, it happens by choice. Even small efforts can reap…
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Keep vision in your future
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month.There’s so much more in life to see. Don’t let glaucoma take your sight away. For seniors, the best years are yet to come.With more free time, you can set your sights on wonderful places to go and people to see. Just make sure you keep an eye on glaucoma. Glaucoma…
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ON CAMPUS
Michael Mullen of Howell has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester at Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. Michael, who is a graduate of Freehold Township High School, is pursuing a bachelor of science in early childhood education and special education. Manas Deolankar of Morganville has been named to the dean’s…
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Manalapan hires two police officers
By TAYLOR M. LIER Staff Writer MANALAPAN — Members of the Township Committee welcomed two officers to the Manalapan Police Department and offered them warm wishes for success at a recent meeting. Both new officers were hired as full-time patrolmen. The police department currently has 57 sworn officers with three pending retirements, according to Capt.…
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