By Pam Teel Being a fan of the old black and white movies of the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, one comes to realize that the stars of today can’t hold a candle to many of the stars of those glorious decades. When you talk about true talent and longevity in their trade, and the capability … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. It was in early December of 1967, when I was 14 years old and in my freshman year at Boonton High School, that I was to learn just how much Grandpa Mabey loved Grandma Mabey. For the love did shine, from Grandpa’s heart, not by words, but by true sacrifice. It … Continued
Bugs so Small You Need a Magnifying Glass to See Them By Pam Teel I heard of chiggers a few years ago when we were in Florida, but I never suspected that they could be in the northeastern states as well. Little did I know. The chigger index says low in the top eastern states … Continued
By Mia Ingui “They’re not real cigarettes. What’s the harm?” “I’m using these to QUIT smoking, obviously.” “Everyone is vaping now, so why not?” Danger often wears disguises, and this time, it comes disguised as an e-cig. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs as they’re called, are a new form of “smoking” thought to be significantly safer … Continued
Follow This 2 Action Home Safety Action Plan Action 1: Make the first Saturday of each month “Smoke Alarm Saturday”! A working smoke alarm will clue you in that there is a fire and you need to escape. Fire moves fast. You and your family could have only minutes to get out safely once the … Continued
By Surabhi Ashok The building of the first casino in Atlantic City, Resorts International, in 1978 changed New Jersey’s landscape drastically. In just 10 years, the number of annual visitors to these casinos had increased fourfold, from 700,000 to over 33 million people, making this one of the most visited tourist destinations at the time. … Continued
By Pam Teel Do you know who said this? “Once in his life, a man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead.” It was actually actress Lucille Ball. Lucille Ball brought redheads into the forefront when she decided to make her character a fiery redhead in the popular TV show, I … Continued
DEET, while amazingly effective at warding off mosquitoes, comes with its own dangers. It’s a neurotoxin. Found in most conventional, over-the- counter insect repellents, it can enter your bloodstream if it comes into contact with your skin. Children with DEET toxicity have reported lethargy, headaches, tremors, involuntary movements, seizures, and convulsions. It is, then, a … Continued
By Richard Mabey Jr. There are moments in a person’s life that leave an incredible, indelible mark upon one’s heart and mind. A moment that so deeply moves a person’s heart that it is ingrained deep within the fibers and chambers of the human heart. Such a moment came to my life in the early … Continued
Why Models Are Important in Cancer Research What do scientists mean when they refer to “cancer models”? Models can take many forms in cancer research, from single cells in a petri dish to large animals developing cancer similar to people, but all are designed to copy key features found in human cancer. They help scientists … Continued