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North Shore colleges changing with the times
Near the edge of Coy Pond in Wenham, a large glass-and-brick building stands over the bucolic campus of Gordon College. The 80,000-square-foot edifice, which is near the end of its first phase of construction, will be dedicated as the Ken Olsen Science Center in September, and it could be the most tangible example of several innovative initiatives taking place at colleges around the North Shore.
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Focus: Working out in groups works out for the body
With summer right around the corner, it's time to shed some winter weight before heading to the beach.According to some fitness experts, the latest trend in fitness is the "power in numbers" approach.
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Local salons focus on latest look, techniques
NEWBURYPORT— From airbrushed makeup to hair and even eyelash extensions, local salons are adding new services to their already extensive menus in order to fill every client's needs.
At Interlocks Salon and Day Spa, techniques like thermal hair straightening, marine-based pedicures and lash extensions are just some of the trends spa director Jana Jacobs is seeing clients want. -
Focus: 'Green' appliances begin to spark up demand
SALISBURY — If you can't handle the green, get out of the kitchen.
Bill Richard, owner of Richard's Maytag in Salisbury, says the biggest thing in kitchen appliances and remodeling these days is customers seeking out appliances that will help save money and the planet at the same time. -
Focus: Outdoor furniture dresses up the backyard like a living room
Outdoor furniture has come a long way from the white plastic and foldable lawn chairs that many remember from summers past. Backyards are looking more like living rooms these days.
"A lot of people think of those white plastic chairs when they hear outdoor furniture," said Glenn Curti, owner of Casual Furniture Outlet in Ipswich. "That's like saying there is only one type of car, and it's a Ford Pinto." - Focus: Assisted living a booming industry
- Focus: Anna Jaques keeps pace in high-tech medicine
- Pet therapy, grief support find niche in Groveland
- Focus: At Two Guys, it's 'stogie heaven' every day
- Focus: Local eateries are part of the green movement
- Focus: Five ways to treat your pets well
- Focus: Despite weak economy, now is a good time to invest
- Focus: Local hedge fund nears target
- Focus: Top development projects that could boost the local economy
- Focus: Biofuel company looks to grow
- Focus: Pettengill House mission remains strong
- Focus: Newest cars ZAP emissions
- Focus: Chamber leads the cheers for Newburyport
- Focus: Enhanced tracking on way to large-business mailers
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North Shore colleges changing with the times
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