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LIVING VIDEOS From The Star-Ledger When David Waldman was laid off from Sony Music four years ago, he decided to take his hobby of home roasting coffee beans and go pro. He created Rojo's, housed in a former French antiques warehouse, as a "sanctuary" for the "sort of left-brain artist community" drawn to the sleepy northern part of Lambertville that Waldman, in New York City fashion, has christened "NoLa." He roasts some of the world's finest coffees in a giant roaster in the corner of the cafe and often invites curious customers to join in "cupping" and tasting the coffees -- a way to evaluate coffee beans that is similar to wine tasting. (Video by Nyier Abdou/The Star-Ledger)
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Recession causes drop in daycare enrollment
by Peggy O'Crowley Tuesday January 06, 2009, 3:29 PM
Not this year. Not only are new contracts down, some of her families have pulled children out of her Piscataway center, A One Quality Care, due to layoffs or cheaper alternatives.
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View commentsSalt from sidewalks, roads can damage landscapes
by Bill Hlubik/For The Star-Ledger Wednesday December 31, 2008, 2:13 PM
A woman spreads salt on a sidewalk near a parking area. Salt can move from these areas into nearby lawns and landscape beds, and potentially be dangerous to sensitive plants. More than 15 million tons of salt are used each year to keep roads clear of ice and improve travel conditions in the United States. Along major highways in the Northeast, you may notice certain trees damaged on the side facing the road. Some of this damage can be attributed to salt spray and salt damage from root uptake into sensitive trees and shrubs.
In the same way, sensitive trees, shrubs and other plants in your landscape can be damaged with high concentrations of de-icing salts accumulating in soils or from salt spray to foliage. Excessive fertilizers also can cause similar damage to select plants. Fertilizers are combinations of various nutrients, often in the form of a salt compound.
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by Ellen Sorrin Wednesday December 17, 2008, 11:19 AM
I lost my dear friend, Heidi, in 1987. After my grandmother, Heidi had the most influence on my palate and my development as a home cook. She had Gourmet before anyone else and we both were addicted to the Time-Life "Foods of the World" series in the 1970s. Every month, when we received the latest installment, we would be on the phone. We couldn't wait to try out one recipe or another. Those books are still among my favorites and I have yet to find a better hummus, spare rib marinade or Jansson's Temptation recipe. The bindings are falling apart on the books, the spiral recipe books are fraying, and there are drops of ingredients on many pages. They are still a very important part of my repertoire.
Continue reading "Let the Baking Continue" »Jersey designers offer their sketches for new first lady and kids
by BY LISA IRIZARRY
STAR-LEDGER STAFF Monday December 15, 2008, 5:30 AM
Designer Sally Miller offers her clothing ideas for the inauguration.
Some also shared their visions of outfits for the Obama daughters, Sasha and Malia.
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Take steps to prevent a fall from happening
THE CENTERS For Disease Control, a branch of the federal government, concerns itself predominantly with the prevention and management of infectious disease. But it also has an Injury Prevention Center, which offers a great deal of information about falls. (cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/adultfalls.htm).
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Liver tests can be affected by strenuous exercise
Can weight lifting cause liver function tests to be slightly elevated? I weight train three to four times every week, and each time I have my blood tested, the liver function tests are above normal.
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Boy's diet needs enough calories for growth
My 12-year-old son weighs 80 pounds. He has lost almost 5 pounds since the summer and was the skinniest player on his football team. He is average height and grew 2 inches since his physical before school. His doctor did blood work on him, including his thyroid, and it was all normal. The doctor said he has started puberty. My son is a picky eater and complains that his stomach hurts when he eats, but he does not have vomiting or diarrhea. The doctor is going to have his weight checked again in two weeks, but I was wondering if anything else should be done.
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A landmark restaurant, Rod's continues to shine
Rod's has been a Morris County landmark under several names for well over a half-century.
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