When cheers turn to jeers

By Anonymous Thursday, February 28, 2008, 03:47 AM EST

CHEERS AND JEERS

Kim Whitney is volunteering this year as the WeCare representative for La Jolla Country Day, an upscale private school in San Diego where her daughter is a student.

The group grew out of the concerns of parents and school personnel from seven private schools who want "to promote integrity,

Future Supervisors Seminar at Bergen, 3/27

By Mel Fabrikant Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 09:18 AM EST

Through its Division of Continuing Education, Corporate and Public Sector Training, Bergen Community College and the Bergen County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) will present a free seminar titled "First Time Supervision: Making the Transition" on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Technology Education Center, Room 128 (The Moses Family Meeting and Training Center) at Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus. The event is free and open to the public.

Subaru WRX STI's turbocharged design moves beyond function

By Mark Maynard Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 03:42 AM EST

SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI

Some days it just feels right to heel-toe downshift and slide into work with the engine fan blowing and the brake discs tink-clinking as they cool. At least it felt that way while I was driving the new Subaru WRX STI.

It is a modest supercar, turbocharged, with style and poise in a wide-fendered, all-wheel-drive, five-door hatchback.

The Birth of a New Rotary Club

By Mel Fabrikant Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 11:12 AM EST

New Paramus Breakfast Rotary Club On Tuesday, February 26, 2008 fourteen people gathered around a table in the Food Court at the Westfield Garden State Plaza Shopping Center. Their common denominator; a desire to understand and promote the tenets of Rotary. Two of the attendees were District Governor Joe Laureni and Chief of Staff John Mosca. One of them was Rotarian Sam Stone who was there to help document this auspicious occasion for www.ParamusPost.com.

Mark Zurlini appointed to Bd. of Mortgage Bankers Assn of NY, Inc

By Mel Fabrikant Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 10:24 AM EST

Mark Zurlini

Palisades Financial, a leading Fort Lee, New Jersey-based real estate investment banking and advisory firm, has announced Mark Zurlini, president and principal, has been appointed to the Board of Governors of the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York, Inc. (MBA-NY), an organization he has been a member of since 2004.

HUMC Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals For Second Consecutive Year

By Mel Fabrikant Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 04:21 AM EST

HUMC Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) announced today that its superior clinical performance ranks it among America’s 50 Best Hospitals, according to HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare ratings company. HUMC is the only hospital in New Jersey, New York, and New England to be named to the list. 2008 marks the second consecutive year HUMC has achieved this honor. According to HealthGrades, America’s 50 Best Hospitals have a 27 percent lower mortality rate, on average, than all other U.S. hospitals.

Say goodbye to bad hair days

By Sharon Mosley Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 03:36 AM EST

SHORT SPORT

A few generations ago, women visited their hair salons once a week for a shampoo and set. Then when perms became popular, visits decreased to every six weeks or so. In the 1980s and 1990s as hair products became increasingly more available, women styled their own hair. Today, most women visit their salon only every nine to 10 weeks to get a haircut and receive a touch-up of color.

Housing-market bust has retailers in retreat

By Anonymous Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 03:30 AM EST

CLOSING UP

For retailers, the housing boom giveth, and the housing bust taketh away.

While housing prices skyrocketed throughout the nation, consumers with equity to burn spent freely on everything from new furniture to high-end accessories. That led retailers to aggressively expand by opening more locations and trying new concepts.

Allendale Community for Mature Living Spring Calendar

By Mel Fabrikant Monday, February 25, 2008, 06:49 PM EST

Public Is Invited to Enjoy Poetry Readings, Musical Concerts and Learn Valuable Driving and Other Safety Tips

The Atrium, the enhanced independent senior living residence at the Allendale Community for Mature Living, invites the public to attend a wide range of cultural, educational and social programs throughout March and April. Many of these activities feature students from the area who will display their talents as they share special moments with Atrium residents and guests. The events are free unless otherwise noted.

Diabetes study has surprising results

By Anonymous Monday, February 25, 2008, 03:22 AM EST

DIABETES

The doctors' challenge: explain to 21 million Americans with diabetes how they might be affected by a major study's surprise discovery that lower blood sugar levels are linked to greater numbers of deaths.

The recent finding caught many physicians off guard. It seemed to contradict long-held beliefs that reducing blood sugar would increase protection for diabetics against heart attacks and strokes.

'Beowulf' a ripping good tale

By Robert J Hawkins Monday, February 25, 2008, 03:14 AM EST

'BEOWULF'

"This has nothing to do with the 'Beowulf' you were forced to read in high school." On this matter, director Robert Zemeckis is emphatic when he's speaking on the DVD extras.

True, his "Beowulf" (Paramount, 2 1/2 stars) is shot in 3-D motion-capture animation.

Meet Richard K. Dressel, the union executive who can't say no to good deeds.

By Mel Fabrikant Sunday, February 24, 2008, 02:00 PM EST

Richard K. Dressel I've seen a lot of good things come out of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 164. Their largesse just in the town of Paramus is legend, their making the Union Hall available to the Paramus Cultural Council in inclement weather, Mayor Tedesco's Holiday Party for Seniors. It was there that I first met Buzz Dressel and we formed a lasting acquaintance.

Paramus Rotary Welcomes Their Latest Gift of Life Child

By Fred Rohdieck Saturday, February 23, 2008, 12:40 PM EST

Paramus Rotary Welcomes Their Latest Gift of Life Child

At the Thursday, February 21th meeting of the Paramus Rotary Club the membership welcomed their latest Gift of Life Child from Honduras Central America, Belsy Maricet Medina Rivera.

Tamarin Monkeys born at Bergen County Zoo.

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, February 22, 2008, 02:00 PM EST

Tamarin Monkeys Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the Bergen County Zoological Park in Paramus today announced that the zoo’s collection of golden lion tamarins recently expanded when the exhibit’s mother gave birth to twins. Golden lion tamarins are small, orange monkeys that live in the wild along the Atlantic coast of Brazil.

Berkeley College Paramus Campus students do a fundraiser for Shelter Our Sisters

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, February 22, 2008, 11:40 AM EST

Fashion club Too often, one hears about the lurid side of teenager activities; praise doesn't seem to be newsworthy. Defying those statistics, the Fashion Club of the Berkeley Paramus Campus held their 2nd Annual Fashion Show at the Venetian on Thursday evening, February 21st. The student models paraded the catwalk with items from Lord & Taylor and the Diamond Exchange of Paramus.

Paramus Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner Dance

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21, 2008, 07:45 PM EST

Paramus Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner Dance This gala event will be held at the newly remodeled Biagio's Restaurant, 299 Paramus Road in Paramus. Scheduled for March 8th from 8 PM until midnight, the cost is only $55.00 per person. This is another way to enjoy contributing to the Scholarship Fund. Entertainment will be music, dancing, prizes and of course … great food.To get your tickets, call Jeanne Weber (201 265 2180) or Pat Phillips (201 262 5388) and know that you are benefitting the graduating high school seniors.

Freeholders honor Assemblywoman Connie Wagner with esprit de corps

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21, 2008, 04:53 PM EST

Assemblywoman Connie Wagner Chairman Tomas Padilla set the mood for honoring former Freeholder Connie Wagner for her service to Bergen County. Each Freeholder in turn had something nice, sincere and/or humorous to say about her. Newly appointed Freeholder Vernon Walton quipped that he owed his position to her.

Master Kim's lesson goes beyond Tae Kwon Do

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21, 2008, 04:40 PM EST

Master Kim Pee Wees through adults participated in Master Kim’s Tiger Tae Kwon Do School’s “Break-a-thon” event to raise funds for The Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center. Students, ages four through adult, received donations for breaking wood by hand or foot using a variety of Tae Kwon Do techniques.

Heart Academy students research more than homework to benefit the Cancer Center

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21, 2008, 04:37 PM EST

Three sophomores from Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) in Washington Township raised more than $2,000 for cancer research. Linda Echeverry of Secaucus, Anna Schlosser of River Vale, and Samantha Kelly of North Haledon, personally delivered their donation to Andrew L. Pecora, M.D., of Ridgewood, chairman and executive administrative director of The Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC). The students held a benefit concert at IHA with the help of eight local bands that donated their time and talent as a community service project.

What's New For The Kosher Diner At Hackensack University Medical Center?

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, February 21, 2008, 04:36 PM EST

Java Jitney found its first place in a hospital on the Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Second Street Café menu. The Kosher community inspired the medical center’s decision to offer this new dining option. Java Jitney, a kosher mobile custom catering service, provides fresh home-style and wholesome foods including, hearty soups, assorted salads, dairy sandwiches, grilled veggies, deli hoagies and even sushi.

When cheers turn to jeers

Future Supervisors Seminar at Bergen, 3/27

Subaru WRX STI's turbocharged design moves beyond function

The Birth of a New Rotary Club

Mark Zurlini appointed to Bd. of Mortgage Bankers Assn of NY, Inc

HUMC Named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals For Second Consecutive Year

Say goodbye to bad hair days

Housing-market bust has retailers in retreat

Allendale Community for Mature Living Spring Calendar

Diabetes study has surprising results

'Beowulf' a ripping good tale

Meet Richard K. Dressel, the union executive who can't say no to good deeds.

Paramus Rotary Welcomes Their Latest Gift of Life Child

Tamarin Monkeys born at Bergen County Zoo.

Berkeley College Paramus Campus students do a fundraiser for Shelter Our Sisters

Paramus Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner Dance

Freeholders honor Assemblywoman Connie Wagner with esprit de corps

Master Kim's lesson goes beyond Tae Kwon Do

Heart Academy students research more than homework to benefit the Cancer Center

What's New For The Kosher Diner At Hackensack University Medical Center?

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