Series Begins With Video on Creating More Functional Living Space

For more than 25 years, New Jersey homeowners have turned to Midland Park-based R&S Landscaping for their expertise in making the most of outdoor spaces. Thanks to the company's new series of video tutorials, this knowledge is now just a mouse click away. R&S Landscaping has announced a series of videos that will provide homeowners with valuable landscaping and gardening tips. Read more

Nigel Barker—fashion photographer, TV personality, humanitarian—has drawn upon twenty years of experience in the beauty business and fourteen seasons of judging on America’s Next Top Model, to give us NIGEL BARKER’S BEAUTY EQUATION (Abrams Image; September 2010; U.S. $19.95; Can. $23.95; ISBN: 978-0-8109-9642-7).

With NIGEL BARKER’S BEAUTY EQUATION, Nigel shares the formula for revealing inner beauty that will have readers looking great and feeling even better. Casting aside conventional rules (Be tall! Be skinny! Have flawless skin!), Nigel shares the elements that, when added together, equal true beauty: humor, honesty, and confidence, to name a few.

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Get up-to-date information about our programs and benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov.  And, if you're ready to file, Apply Online for Retirement Benefits. It's so easy!

Celebrating 75 Years
By Michael J. Astrue
Commissioner of Social Security

This month Social Security, the most successful domestic program in our nation’s history, celebrates its 75th anniversary.
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. With one pen stroke he laid the foundation of modern American social policy. Today, millions of retirees live in dignity thanks to their monthly Social Security benefit payment. Over the decades, Social Security expanded to not only protect against the risk of poverty in old age, but also the economic risk of career-ending disability and the premature death of a worker. Read more

With Limited Opportunities to Purchase Remaining, Buyer Interest at All-Time High

Many 55-and-better individuals like the idea of moving into an active-adult community, but aren’t sure if now is the right time to make a purchase. At Wanaque Reserve, a community of 755 turnkey condominium homes, developer Del Webb has announced an incentive that leaves no doubt: Now is the perfect time to buy a new home. Read more

50 Artists to Be Honored at Celebration of Newspaper’s 50th Anniversary

Dan’s Papers, a tradition in the Hamptons for a half century, is celebrating its Golden Anniversary with a Cocktail Party and Art Show, entitled
“Dan's Papers 50th Anniversary Celebration: 50 Years 50 Artists.” Dan’s Papers, founded by best-selling author Dan Rattiner in 1960 as the first free resort newspaper in the United States, has long been sought after not only for its unique content, but for its unique approach to covers: Original works by local artists featured in full cover. Read more

- Start-up chooses central location to position itself for growth -

NAI James E. Hanson, a leading New Jersey-based commercial real estate firm, is pleased to announce the completion of a 6,800-square-foot industrial lease agreement at 115 Main Road in Montville, N.J. NAI Hanson Vice President Barry J. Cohorsky represented the lessee, Sentinel Management Services Corp. Woodmont Properties Main Rd., LLC was the landlord in this transaction and First Service Williams acted on their behalf. Read more

An incredible opportunity to mingle with approximately 25 PGA Tour players at a private home in Saddle River is still available. "A Green Carpet Affair," presented by Sentient Jet, is scheduled for Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The evening’s activities include the chance to put with PGA TOUR professionals, a silent and live auction featuring one-of-a-kind adventures, well as lavish hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Read more

During a reevaluation of life, Sangria in a Vodka bottle was born

Forever captivated by the stories behind successful entrepreneurs, native of Paramus, New Jersey, Gary Spivak utilized his past inspirations to turn his alcohol beverage idea into a reality. After months of formulation Sin Spirits came out with the first ever sangria flavored vodka, Vodgria. Vodgria is 30 proof sangria flavored vodka, available in a 750 ml glass bottle. Vodgria is distilled and packaged in Temperance, Michigan at Temperance Distilling Company, (http://www.temperancedistilling.com). Currently, Vodgria is being distributed in Illinois, and is set to hit shelves in Utah, South Dakota, Indiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Tennessee by September 2010.
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PARAMUS, NJ-Care Plus Foundation will host its 3rd Annual Road to Wellness on October 10, 2010 at Darlington Park in Mahwah NJ. The event brings together all levels of cyclists and walkers for an enjoyable day of activity, live music, good food and fun to raise awareness of the positive link between mental wellness and physical activity. You’re sure to enjoy a beautiful fall day in the scenic hills of Northern New Jersey.

“We have a route for everyone – from the serious road warrior to the more casual rider and for those that prefer to walk. There’s even a Training Wheels & Trikes Rally for the littlest kids” said Christine Driscoll, Care Plus Foundation Executive Director.
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On Sunday, October 10th, 2010 we will hold our third annual "Walk for Wellness", a non-competitive 5K (3.1 miles) walk in Johnson Park in Piscataway NJ. We are walking to raise awareness about the stigma associated with mental illness, publicize the hope of recovery, and promote the importance of mental health for everyone in the community. All funds raised will be used to continue and enhance the advocacy, community education, training. and wellness and recovery services provided by MHANJ. Perhaps you are familiar with some of our services like the NJ MentalHealthCares HelpLine, the Peer Recovery WarmLine, Consumer Connections, the Mental Health Players and others. For information about all our services, visit the MHANJ website. Read more