By Richard Mabey Jr. In August of 1942, my father had just finished his basic training, in the United States Army, at Fort McClellan in Alabama. He was granted a week’s leave. Dad was about to be assigned to the Seventh Army Air Corps, to be dispatched to Hickam Airfield in Hawaii. While on his … Continued

Monoclonal antibodies are immune system proteins that are created in the lab. Antibodies are produced naturally by your body and help the immune system recognize germs that cause disease, such as bacteria and viruses, and mark them for destruction. Like your body’s own antibodies, monoclonal antibodies recognize specific targets. Many monoclonal antibodies are used to … Continued

By Surabhi Ashok Located in Closter, New Jersey and begins on the State Line lookout off the Palisades Parkway, the Giant Stairs hike consists of a mile-long stretch of large boulders that overlooks the Hudson Valley. The Palisades are a group of steep cliffs that line the Hudson River, and the Giant Stairs lie right … Continued

By Pam Teel Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, born Cecilia Helena Payne (May 1900 – December 7, 1979) was a British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist who proposed in her 1925 doctoral thesis that stars were composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. Her groundbreaking conclusion was initially rejected because it contradicted the scientific wisdom of the time, which held … Continued

The Arthritis Institute, serving both Monmouth and Ocean Counties for over 18 years, provides specialized care and management for arthritis patients, creating individual plans to suit their clients’ needs.  As an experienced doctor, Dr. Mutahir Abidi (M.D., FACR) not only understands the unique needs of those living with pain but is dedicated to delivering the … Continued

David Zalepa wrote, “All the successful Realtors that get the lion’s share of listings in their communities and make the most money still use full-page ads in the local newspapers and publications.” REMonline.com (Real Estate Magazine Online). Forbes Magazine released a series that offers reasons why, in a world of digital phone and tablet use, … Continued

By Pam Teel At the ripe young age of five, Millstone Resident Sara Zerilli loved to sing. At  the age of nine, her voice teacher, Amanda Lee-Santos, introduced her to Italian Art Song. Her first introduction to opera was when she went to see the  production of La Traviata at the Met. The performance had … Continued

By Pam Teel Ever have a prickly pear? Me neither, but I’m about to try one. Inside the delicious fruits of the prickly pear are seeds that contain oil carrying different types of fatty acids, phenols, and nutrients such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and antioxidants. Prickly pear oil is not an essential oil. Instead, it’s … Continued

By Brianna Siciliano Exercising can be fun and something you look forward to, or it can be boring and dreadful. Many of us want to work out and see results in our health and body, but we have days (sometimes many days) where we don’t want to go to the gym for an hour. Luckily, … Continued

By Lauren Kowlacki In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for any business or organization. However, simply having a website is not enough. In order to fully leverage the power of the internet and connect with your target audience, it is important to have a QR code for your website. A QR code … Continued