Monday, January 14, 2013
Panagos helped create the nuts, bolts and other parts of the unit that was a component of the atomic bombs that destroyed Nagasaki and Hiroshima and thus ended World War II.
On Friday, Jan. 11, Dr. Peter Panagos, a former colleague of Albert Einstein and now a resident of Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, turned 91. While reminiscing about his early years with other residents and staff at Merwick, he also enjoyed some birthday cake. He said in the 1940s and 1950s both men worked together at The Institute for Advanced Study. Dr. Panagos was born in Hartford, Conn, on January 11, 1922, the son of Thomas and Hade Panagos. His family moved from Hartford to Yonkers, NY, and then eventually relocated to Kearney, NJ. As a youth, Peter attended Robert Treat Elementary School. He made his way to Kearney High School, where he graduated with excellent grades in 1939. His grades helped him gain acceptance to …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Michelle Obama cutout is still missing.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Two men were arrested on Saturday, June 30 after police allegedly observed them trying to steal the wooden cutout of Albert Einstein that sits along Nassau Street near the Princeton University U-Store, according to Princeton Borough Police. The two men admitted to police they were trying to "take the sign home," Police Captain Nick Sutter said. Joseph Day, 22 and Hector Lloyd, 24, both of the United Kingdom, were charged with theft after allegedly taking the sign from outside of 98 Nassau Street. They were scheduled to appear in court on July 1. The Einstein cutout, designed by Joy Chen of JOYcards, is a favorite with locals and tourists alike and sits next to a similar cutout of Michelle Obama, a 1985 graduate of Princeton University. …
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Today is Albert Einstein's birthday, March 14 and there is lots to do in Princeton today to celebrate.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Celebrate one of Princeton's most famous residents with a full day of activities from Pi Day Princeton. 10–10:45 a.m. Curator’s Tour of Einstein Exhibit at the Historical Society of Princeton A special exhibition featuring selected pieces of furniture from the Einstein Collection of the Historical Society of Princeton. Through these rarely seen objects, visitors will have the chance to glimpse the personal side of this world-famous scientist. Tour is free to the public. Space is limited to 20 people. Please call 609-921-6748, x102 to reserve a place. 11a.m. & 2 p.m.: Walking Tour of Einstein’s Neighborhood You’ll see Albert Einstein’s homes (he lived in two places, not just 112 Mercer) while you hear all about his home life, his …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Albert Einstein, a genius and longtime Princeton resident, will become the toast of the town on March 14.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Three years ago Mimi Omiecinski walked into the Princeton Public Library and said, “Albert Einstein’s birthday is on March 14, what do you do for it?” It turned out, the day passed with little fanfare, but the library staff was eager to collaborate. And so Pi Day Princeton, which annually draws thousands to town to celebrate the mathematician’s birthday with a huge birthday weekend, was born. This year begins with a Geek Freak weekend on Friday, March 9 at 3:14 p.m. and culminates on Einstein’s actual birthday, Wednesday, 3/14. Anchored at the library, the weekend will include a Pie Eating Contest, a No Sock Hop (Einstein didn't like to wear socks), interactive walking tours of Einstein's favorite Princeton hangouts, pie judging contests…
Mimi Omiecinski
4:41 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
I saw James Baker! I got a photo of the back of his head! more ›