Could raspberries cure carcinoma?

By Anonymous Tuesday, September 04, 2007, 01:35 AM EDT

CANCER

Thank Ohio State University Medical Center researchers for discovering one of the most unusual treatments for squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common form of skin cancer.

They have found that a topical compound made of black raspberries markedly slows the growth of that cancer in mice who have been exposed to ultraviolet B, commonly known as UVB radiation, the most dangerous in the solar spectrum.

Maker of purse hooks is reeling in customers

By Anonymous Tuesday, September 04, 2007, 01:15 AM EDT

PURSE HOOKS

Rich Shamlian knows hooks.

The San Diego angler has dozens of them in the small, low-slung garage behind his cottage. Large thick hooks for catching sharks in the ocean. Short, stubby ones for hooking live bait. Circular ones for catch-and-release fishing.

Rock Church has become one of the country's largest

By Anonymous Monday, September 03, 2007, 01:25 AM EDT

ROCK CHURCH

Shaded by his construction helmet, Pastor Miles McPherson gestures to the massive building that the Rock Church and Academy will soon call home. He compares it to the size of Noah's Ark.

Inside, the former San Diego Chargers defensive back lopes up the stairs with athletic enthusiasm.

A soldier's story: coming home

By Jenna Colley Monday, September 03, 2007, 01:12 AM EDT

COMING HOME

Sara Mattero slowly finished ironing her silk Hawaiian shirt. The kitchen clock in her Chula Vista, Calif., home read 9:20 a.m.

The charter plane carrying her son's casket from Dover Air Force Base in Delaware would be landing at San Diego's airport in just over an hour.

The Fund for Military Families

By Mel Fabrikant Sunday, September 02, 2007, 08:42 PM EDT

Councilman Hayo, our Veterans Liaison, asked me to help alert the public to The Fund for Military Families. It is an opportunity to help our servicemen and women here at home. The toll on the families who have members that have gone to wars is staggering. The income they generated towards keeping the family bills paid has taken its toll.

Gift of Life America 3rd Annual Golf Classic

By Mel Fabrikant Saturday, September 01, 2007, 03:55 PM EDT

Gift of Life America Rain forced a change of date from July 23rd to August 27th at the Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah, NJ. That did not stop the organization from raising between $80,000.00 and $100,000.00. Almost 100 golfers took part on this perfect golf day and after a clubhouse buffet lunch, took off after 1:00 PM in golf carts to begin their play. When they finished, many participated in a Putting Contest before partaking of a Cocktail Hour and a lavish Dinner

The Grand Lux Café opens at the GSP

By Mel Fabrikant Saturday, September 01, 2007, 02:40 PM EDT

The Grand Lux Cafe Thursday evening, the Grand Lux Café debuted at the Westfield Garden State Plaza Shopping Center. The preparation that went into the high class restaurant’s debut was amazing. To make sure that everything would be ready, top management from the Cheesecake Factory, the owners, brought in help from all over their countrywide system.

Beach blanket retro: The Frankie and Annette films recall simpler times

By Alex Jones Saturday, September 01, 2007, 01:14 AM EDT

BEACH BLANKET RETRO

Jump in your time machine and set the dial for the 1960s - it's time for a flashback ... if you were around back then.

MGM has released a boxed set of DVDs starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. Though these movies were popular then, they don't stand the test of time today.

There's always something new to do with peanut butter sandwiches

By Anonymous Saturday, September 01, 2007, 12:26 AM EDT

Peanut Butter Sandwiches The 4-year-olds in Miss Ronette's class at the Head Start program in Peoria, Ill., seem momentarily stumped.

They can't understand why a fast-food chain like McDonald's doesn't offer peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. PB&Js are, after all, the original kids happy meal.

The benefits of applying for benefits early - and online

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, August 31, 2007, 09:17 AM EDT

By Everett M. Lo
Social Security Administration's Regional Public Affairs Office in New York

Record numbers of new retirees apply for Social Security benefits in the coming years. Why? This January the first wave of the 77 million strong baby-boomer generation will turn 62 and become eligible for reduced Social Security retirement benefits. That means that about 10,000 people per day will be newly eligible to apply for benefits. Social Security wants the experience for each of them to be as convenient as possible, so we are encouraging people to be aware of the benefits of filing online.

Share this with your grandparents

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, August 31, 2007, 09:09 AM EDT

By Everett M. Lo
Social Security Administration's Regional Public Affairs Office in New York

September 9 is National Grandparents Day. This Grandparents Day, or the next time you visit your grandparents -- or anyone on Medicare for that matter -- there’s something important you may want to consider adding to your activities. Show them how much you care by telling them about the Medicare prescription drug plan — and about the extra help they may be able to get through Social Security. For up-to-date information on Social Security's Programs and Benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

P C Council night: Night at the Museum

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, August 31, 2007, 07:57 AM EDT

For the last presentation of the season (?) the Paramus Cultural Council presented a movie entitled ‘Night at the Museum’. Approximately 400 people attended the movie, a great attendance considering all the other activities taking place, both in Paramus and in sports. Extended Detention.

Two new Police Officers sworn in.

By Mel Fabrikant Friday, August 31, 2007, 07:33 AM EDT

Two new Police Officers sworn in Daniel Cullen, the 242nd officer to be sworn in to the Paramus Police Department and Jonathan R. Lavezzi, the 243rd member were sworn in at the Mayor & Council Meeting on 8-28-07. Borough Clerk Ian Shore performed the ceremony individually as their mothers held the Bible.

Slate or wood for a sun porch floor?

By Rose Bennett Gilbert Friday, August 31, 2007, 02:05 AM EDT

REFLECT ON THIS

Q: We are adding a sun porch that will open to a deck through three walls of French doors. My husband wants to put a slate floor in the new room, but I am trying to hold out for wood. I think slate will make the whole room feel dark and kind of cold. Please help us decide.

A: Both choices have a lot going for them. Slate is a natural material that is a, well, natural for outdoorsy rooms.

'2 Days in Paris'

By Nina Garin Friday, August 31, 2007, 12:47 AM EDT

'2 DAYS IN PARIS'

"2 Days in Paris" packs a lot in. At moments, you might wish Julie Delpy had spent a few days taking some stuff out.

Delpy wrote, directed, edited, composed and stars as Marion, a photographer despite her retinal birth scar. But she lives verbally, often with sex as useful syntax.

'The Nanny Diaries'

By Nina Garin Friday, August 31, 2007, 12:40 AM EDT

'THE NANNY DIARIES'

At 22 years old, Scarlett Johansson has already played everything from a high school outcast ("Ghost World") to a seductive vixen ("Match Point").

But in "The Nanny Diaries," she crosses into totally new territory: super cute.

Sure, many already use that term to describe her physically.

Lyndhurst Youth Center & Bd. of Ed. offices completed

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, August 30, 2007, 07:32 PM EDT

Lyndhurst Youth Center & Bd. of Ed. offices

DMR Architects, one of the largest and most respected full-service architectural firms in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region, announced the completion of the 10,000-square-foot facility, which accommodates the services of both the Lyndhurst Board of Education Offices and Lyndhurst Youth Center.

NAI James E. Hanson negotiates commercial lease in Ridgewood

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, August 30, 2007, 07:30 PM EDT

NAI James E. Hanson has negotiated a 10,274- square-foot lease of commercial space located at 28 South Broad St. in Ridgewood, NJ. NAI Hanson Vice President Ronald A. Fotiu and Managing Director of Corporate Services Scott K. Perkins, SIOR, represented the tenant, Super Cellars Liquors. David Hekemian represented the landlord, Willet Associates

New NY Woman's Football Team

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, August 30, 2007, 07:27 PM EDT

The National Women's Football Association, the premiere league for women's tackle football, has announced the awarding of a team license to The New York Nemesis.

Safety Pracices & Awareness - core of IBEW Local164's new training program

By Mel Fabrikant Thursday, August 30, 2007, 07:21 PM EDT

IBEW 164
New OSHA Mandates Have Become Industry Norm

When more than 300 electrical and telecommunications apprentices report for class at the IBEW Local 164 Training Academy in September, the focus of their studies will be on more than just high voltages and cable bandwidth. Safety will be an overriding theme in virtually every facet of the already rigorous training curriculum.