Save 15 percent on purchases during the event; First 50 kids get a free backpack

This season, Lands’ End makes it easier for parents and kids to try before they buy with its largest ever selection of school uniform items in-store. On Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., take a field trip to the Lands’ End Shops at Sears to receive 15 percent off purchases and register a school into a drawing for a chance to win $1,000. The first 50 kids at the event will receive a free backpack. Lands’ End School Uniform experts will be available to answer parents’ questions.

August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Destination Maternity, home of the world’s leading maternity brands A Pea in the Pod® and Motherhood® Maternity, is hosting an event in celebration. On Saturday, August 21st from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, nursing moms and moms-to-be are invited to Destination Maternity, 65 E State Rte 4 in Paramus, for complimentary bra fittings, a chance to win* a Nursing Gift Basket from Lansinoh (valued at $250), light refreshments, and a breastfeeding class held in the Destination Maternity Learning Studio from 12-1pm. The class is taught by a Valley Hospital professional. Attendees can call (201) 843-5895 or visit www.destinationmaternity.com  for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

- 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.

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.

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.