Niagara Gazette Features

PROFILE: Jonathan's Magdalene

2012-02-06T13:20:27-05:00

An artist's rendering of the companion of Jesus comes forth, he says, from a higher power

FORGIONE: Fitness successes inspire lots of 'D' words

2012-02-06T13:54:46-05:00

There are a lot of "D" words associated with working out at a gym and getting healthier. Determination is a big one. There's also gems such as dream, dedication, develop, duty and desire. And of course, ones that elicit fear like deadlifs and dumbells.

DELUCA: The Leadership Chronicles

2012-02-06T14:14:14-05:00

Leadership Niagara 'newbie' has surprising change of heart

RIVERKEEPERS: Tending the waterways

2012-02-06T13:01:13-05:00

Environmental group seeks the help of Niagara volunteers

SCIENCE MUSEUM: Special Valentine-themed event coincides with CSI exhibit.

2012-02-06T14:08:28-05:00

BUFFALO — For the romantically inclined, Valentine’s Day might conjure images of red roses, heart-shaped boxes of candy and candle-lit dinners. For those at the Buffalo Museum of Science, however, they’re hoping some blood, guts and a little bit of disaster might set the mood for some couples.
OK, so maybe not that much blood and guts — it’s a family-friendly environment after all.

NATURAL HEALTH: Is HPV worse than vaccine?

2012-02-06T14:02:11-05:00

For many young girls, and now boys, the American Medical Association and other medical organizations are recommending vaccination with the Gardisil (or similar) vaccine.
Gardasil is a vaccine that supposedly helps prevent 4 types of HPV (human papillomavirus), 2 of which have been linked to cervical cancer and 2 types that are associated with genital warts.
What most people do not know is that there are more than 100 various strains of HPV.

IRON CHEFS: Cooking competition will help fight ALS

2012-02-06T13:14:29-05:00

Daniel Tracy's second annual Iron Event gathers top chefs from region

NIAGARA BUSINESS: Developing young minds

2012-02-06T13:08:47-05:00

Two area dayscares have opened in the region, offering advantages for children

TIM CHIPP: Figuring out the changes on Facebook

2012-01-23T11:46:01-05:00

The website that is almost solely responsible for a complete change in social behavior since its wide release in 2006 is about to completely redefine the Internet again for 2012.

DIRT FREE GARDENING: Owners of a new hydroponic store say it's not what you'd expect

2012-01-23T11:39:01-05:00

Say the word “hydroponics” and images of incense, peace signs and tie-dye might come to mind, but for Justin and Claire Holler, the husband/wife owners of Big Bloom Hydroponics, it’s more about science, healthy eating and year-round gardening.