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Spray tanning gains ground as a sunless option
Written by Christie Rotondo Friday, June 08, 2012 06:40 am
As the dangers of tanning become widely recognized, more and more people are seeking alternative ways to achieve the summer-bronzed look.
One healthier option is sunless spray tanning, according to Kirstie Kelleher, 20, who manages Suntastic Tan in Cape May Court House in a building owned by her family.
Kelleher said the increased risk of developing skin cancer – first associated with sun exposure and now also with tanning beds – is driving the popularity of spray tanning.
“Three out of five people who come into the salon are here to get a spray tan,” she said “It’s crazy. They are scaring everybody away from tanning.”
Longtime clients as well as people who have never tanned before are giving it a try, she noted.
“There’s no risk with it,” said Kelleher.
Want to kick up the effectiveness of your workout? Kick up some sand!
Last Updated on Friday, June 08, 2012 09:38 am Written by Staff Reports Friday, June 08, 2012 04:13 am
If you’re tired of the treadmill and the Stairmaster, take your workout to the beach. Exercising on the beach can add fun, resistance, and variety to your routine, and it’s an easy alternative when you’re at the shore.
Because sand is unstable, the simplest moves require greater balance and agility. Working out on the beach elevates your heart rate and taxes muscles you don’t typically use in the gym.
It also provides a nice break with routine. Going to the gym every day can be monotonous, and your muscles tend to adapt to what you do regularly, so you see less improvement over time.
A beach workout is more challenging in some ways, and more forgiving in others. While the sand has lots of “give” that makes the muscles work harder, the softer surface can be less jarring on the joints. Regular jaunts on the beach build beautiful calves, which are hard to develop by walking. With each step, the body starts to sink and the foot is flexed; that flexion sculpts gorgeous gams. But make sure to avoid the compacted sand at the water’s edge, which can be as unyielding as concrete.
Another advantage of exercising outside: sunlight provides a natural dose of vitamins D and E, which can help prevent autoimmune diseases, ward off heart disease and cancer, build healthy bones and boost your mood, among many other benefits. The beach also is ideal for sit-ups, push-ups and crunches.
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Museum talk features pastel artist
Written by Staff Reports Friday, June 08, 2012 01:00 am
The Noyes Museum of Art of Stockton College will present an artist talk by pastel artist Stan Sperlak of Cape May 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. His 25th solo exhibition, “Stan Sperlak: Into the Night,” is on view until Sept. 23.
His latest work features landscape paintings of the Mid-Atlantic marshes, waterways, and fields. The paintings are colorful personal journeys through the South Jersey region where he lives and works. The collection of soft pastel paintings demonstrates his fascination with changes in the light that surrounds us.
Help kids master swimming getting them into the water early
Written by Staff Reports Friday, June 08, 2012 01:00 am
As the end of the school year nears, parents across the country are gearing up to get their children out of the house and into the pool. It’s important to teach children to swim early on, as progressive learning can help them develop swimming skills that will last a lifetime.
According to the Red Cross, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children 1 to 14 years old. A child should never be left unattended in or around the water -- even at a home pool, where statistics show toddlers are most susceptible.
Learning to swim is not only a necessary safety measure; it is also a fun physical activity that families can enjoy together.
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Co-op announces featured artists for June
Written by Staff Reports Friday, June 08, 2012 01:00 am
The Cape May Artists Cooperative will feature the work of Barbara Colosi, Phil Dietz and Christine Peck June 8-July 5 in its gallery at the West End Garage, 484 W. Perry St., Cape May.
A reception will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 10 for the artists to discuss their work. The reception is part of the citywide Second Sunday Gallery Walk, a partnership of local galleries.
Beach Reads > June 8, 2012
Last Updated on Friday, June 08, 2012 09:39 am Written by Marjorie Preston Thursday, June 07, 2012 09:34 pm
Second Nature by Jacquelyn Mitchard, Random House. This story is set in the near future, when face transplants are so advanced as to be truly transfiguring. Maimed as a child in the arson fire that killed her fire-chief father, medical illustrator Sicily Coyne would not have considered the dangerous procedure if not for a misguided lover. When her fiancé proves not only untrustworthy but cruelly deceptive, Sicily decides she will take her one chance at a “normal” life by accepting the offer of a new face. The operation transforms her charred, mask-like features and she soon finds another lover who also proves fickle and fleeting. The author of “The Deep End of the Ocean” brings back characters from that 1996 bestseller to animate this intriguing and masterfully realized tale of a strong, determined young woman who risks all for a second chance.
Found it in … North Wildwood
Last Updated on Friday, June 08, 2012 09:40 am Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 07, 2012 05:00 pm
We found “Mister Scoops DeVille” all packed up for vacation in front of Cool Scoops Ice Cream in North Wildwood – a parlor that serves up doo-wop memorabilia along with its ice cream sundaes. Checking out this vintage Chevy Deluxe could give patrons the urge to don a poodle skirt and do the twist.
Cinemania > Brolin shines in ‘Men in Black 3,’ but film fails to wow
Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 07, 2012 04:05 pm
It's not surprising that the “Men in Black” movies became a franchise. The original entry was big and exciting, a cool concept that mixed humor with special effects for amazing results. It was a perfect popcorn flick.
Is it worth revisiting a third time? The answer is a resounding “Why not?” While better than the first sequel, “Men in Black 3” is nothing short of average. It doesn’t break ground or put anything new on the table, but the story is compelling enough to justify the return of these characters.
This installment opens with evil Boris the Animal, played by Jermaine Clement of “Flight of the Concord,” breaking out of a maximum-security prison on the moon. He vows revenge against Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones), the man in black who took his arm and thwarted his scheme for world domination.
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Flounder hot spots producing nice catches
Written by Heather Holtzapfel James Thursday, June 07, 2012 03:05 pm
Striper, black drum catches down as water warms
Most bait and tackle shops and marinas in the area are reporting a steady pickup of fishing over the past week. Flounder fishing is great in the usual hot spots, weakfish are settling in early this spring, and black sea bass are back in season through Sept. 11.
However, the striper catch is beginning to slow down as water temperatures begin to rise. Black drum fishing is being reported as basically nonexistent.
Brennan Marine in Somers Point reported some nice catches of flounder from Elbow Channel behind Somers point by Kathy and Mike Gallagher. The biggest fish they had was a 2.67-pounder. They used a combo of Gulp and minnows. Art Ford fished Ships Channel and hooked up to a 20-inch flounder that weighed 2.3 pounds.
The life of a middle-aged boat and what to do about it
Written by Staff Reports Thursday, June 07, 2012 02:32 pm
With people, middle age begins at around age 40. With boats, it’s about the 10-year mark. And for both, it signals a time when age begins to show. But that doesn’t mean life is slowing down – only that more effort is needed to stay in shape. With decade-old boats, that means taking a hard look at things that haven’t been checked out over the years. BoatUS offers these nine “middle age” maintenance tips on boats:
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Historical museum to exhibit postcards, ’62 storm photos, ‘Titanic’ movie memorabilia
Written by Jacob Schaad Jr. Thursday, June 07, 2012 11:19 am
As the George F. Boyer Museum of the Wildwood Historical Society prepares for its golden anniversary celebration next year, it is planning a series of preliminary events that will be presented in June.
Scheduled are a fundraising campaign, postcard show and open house program, and special exhibits on the worst storm in the history of the island and the drowning of a Wildwood man in the biggest civilian tragedy at sea in the history of the United States.
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"I Remember Wanamaker's" exhibit at OC Arts Center
Written by Staff Reports Monday, May 28, 2012 03:36 pm
Share your memories of the seminal department store, John Wanamaker's of Philadelphia, with some of the area's finest artists at the Ocean City Arts Center. The artists will offer various interpretations of the Wanamaker's experience through their paintings. Many pieces will be for sale.
A "Meet the Artists" reception will be held Friday, June 8, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Ave., Ocean City. For more information, call (609) 399-7628 or see www.oceancityartscenter.org.
Live butterfly exhibit is an ever-changing nature show
Written by Christie Rotondo Friday, May 25, 2012 10:47 am
Lance Cockrell said that when he was a kid, he liked to imagine building a big rainforest.
Today, as one of the owners of Imagine Butterflies, he basically has done just that, but on a smaller scale.
Cockrell opened the live butterfly exhibit and gift shop two years ago with his business partner, entomologist Peter Bosak, at the Woodland Village shopping center in the Clermont section of Middle Township. Closed in winter, the exhibit reopened for the season on Mother’s Day weekend.
The butterfly exhibit is contained in a greenhouse just off the gift shop, which specia
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Small bookstores turn a new page
Last Updated on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:41 am Written by Marjorie Preston Friday, May 25, 2012 10:08 am
Will loss of chains revive independents?
Over the past 20 years, the centuries-old business of selling books has become a battle for dominance that continues today. Starting in the mid-1990s, chain retailers like Borders and Barnes and Noble expanded their big-box presence; according to USA Today, by 2007 they had forced 1,000 stand-alone bookstores to close. Then the predators became the prey, as e-readers and online bookstores began picking off the megastores.
In 2011, when once-mighty Borders closed hundreds of locations in the United States and Puerto Rico, some pundits predicted the end not only of bricks-and-mortar bookstores, but of books themselves – real, physical books with covers, bindings and pages you can dog-ear.
Bike tour starts with ferry ride across the bay
Written by Staff Reports Friday, May 25, 2012 09:48 am
New Jersey Audubon Nature Center director Gretchen Whitman will lead a bicycle tour of Cape Henlopen, Cape May’s “sister cape” across the Delaware Bay, on June 2.
The all-day tour begins and ends with a ride on the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Cyclists will explore Cape Henlopen, an area with a history, ecology and culture very different from that of Cape May.
Cyclists will meet 8:30 at the ferry terminal and return at about 6 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 3.
A bicycle in excellent condition is required. Participants can bring their own bicycle or rent one at the Lewes terminal. Whitman recommends that riders bring drinks and snacks, suntan lotion, a wide-brimmed hat and a protective helmet, a long-sleeved shirt, cash for lunch and anything else needed for a full day of leisurely (think beach cruiser) yet continuous biking through generally flat terrain.
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