We're kvelling like Boca Raton bubbes down at the Bat Cave this week. It turns out that one of the HEROES of NBC's resurrected American Gladiators series went to Cornell, proving once again that Cornell is the only Ivy that offers a practical, real-world education.

The Gladiators, incidentally, are a clear sign that the '80s are the number one decade for dancing around in your underwear. Risky Business, anyone? Reed's scrunchie in particular, and the show's revival in general, make us hope that the '80s have, at long last, jumped the shark, paving the way — in our darkest fantasies — for the HEROIC return of Power Rangers, Oval Office oral, and flannel.

Data Demonstrate that Obagi Medical Products' Condition & Enhance Skin ...

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI) , a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial rejuvenation procedures today at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Antonio. The data show that the unique 4% hydroquinone- based system in combination with common non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation procedures improved overall skin quality in up to 80 percent of subjects.

As rated by investigators, eighty-three percent of patients treated with the Condition & Enhance System and botulinum toxin type A injections (i.e., Botox(R)) experienced a 1-grade improvement (from moderate to mild or mild to none) in hyperpigmentation.

(7) Rutgers at (2) Tennessee

Rutgers is trading in its trademark scarlet for hot pink uniforms and shoes with pink details as part of the "Think Pink" campaign aimed at raising breast cancer awareness.

Escondido getting fourth Latino-themed supermarket

They aren't going to pack up and leave," said Hudson. "They have every right to have things in the community that serve them."Jo Ann Case, the city's economic development manager, said Escondido officials contacted the Stein Mart clothing chain and PetSmart last fall when they found out Ralphs was closing."There were no serious talks," Case said. "We were just making them aware that the site was available."City officials also would like to see a home decor retailer, such as HomeGoods, open on East Valley Parkway, she said.Case said she did not know if there was enough demand to support another grocery store in eastern Escondido, especially with a Fresh & Easy specialty grocery slated to open nearby on Jan. 30 at Valley Parkway and Ash Street."If Vallarta thinks there is enough business, then we wish them well," said Case.Abed said the city is not in the business of propping up monopolies or preventing market oversaturation.But, he said, the East Valley corridor badly needs something other than grocers, explaining that Albertsons, Vons and Ralphs also have stores there."Six or seven supermarkets will not make that area a destination," said Abed.Abed said he has no concerns that Vallarta's arrival will jeopardize plans to put a Target store nearby on the former site of the Escondido Union School District headquarters.A deal to put a Wal-Mart store carrying groceries on that site fell through in 2003, when Ralphs complained that a "noncompete" clause in its lease prohibited adding another food store in the Escondido Village Shopping Center.Abed said the plaza since has been divided, and that the Vallarta and Target sites are now owned by different people.In a phone interview, a Vallarta official said the family-owned chain is confident the Escondido location will be as successful as its 25 others in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern and Fresno counties.The company recently began a rapid expansion that includes opening four to five new stores each year."We've been targeting Escondido for a while," said James Lodenquai, human resources director for Vallarta, which was founded in the San Fernando Valley in 1985.

California Rep. Tom Lantos, 80, Dies, Had Cancer

Tall and dignified, Lantos never lost the accent of his native Hungary, but his courtly demeanor belied the cutting comments he would make in committee if the testimony he heard was not to his liking.

Lantos was elected to Congress after spending three decades teaching economics at San Francisco State University, working as a business consultant and serving as a foreign policy commentator on television.

To know Leipold is to like him

He's one of the best owners I've ever been around," Diamond said from Nashville. "He's a terrific guy, he's very passionate about sports and hockey, and very knowledgeable. He's outstanding."

Diamond said Leipold's passion for and knowledge of sports makes him special.

"Yet he's a very down to earth guy; he is not an egomaniac owner type that we see often in sports," Diamond, 54, said.

Although Leipold resides in Racine, Wis., Diamond said he attended Predators games regularly. Leipold has a private jet.

"Now he'll have a much shorter flight," Diamond said. "Now, he can drive."

Diamond said Leipold made a strong effort to make the Predators competitive.

"I know he was disappointed last year when he had gone out and acquired Peter Forsberg for the playoff run and then got beat in the first round," he said.

Heroes & Villains: We Want It That Way

We're kvelling like Boca Raton bubbes down at the Bat Cave this week. It turns out that one of the HEROES of NBC's resurrected American Gladiators series went to Cornell, proving once again that Cornell is the only Ivy that offers a practical, real-world education.

The Gladiators, incidentally, are a clear sign that the '80s are the number one decade for dancing around in your underwear. Risky Business, anyone? Reed's scrunchie in particular, and the show's revival in general, make us hope that the '80s have, at long last, jumped the shark, paving the way — in our darkest fantasies — for the HEROIC return of Power Rangers, Oval Office oral, and flannel.

Data Demonstrate that Obagi Medical Products' Condition & Enhance Skin ...

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Obagi Medical Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMPI) , a leader in topical aesthetic and therapeutic skin health systems, announced the results of a wide-ranging investigator assessment study on the effects of its Condition & Enhance System on facial rejuvenation procedures today at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in San Antonio. The data show that the unique 4% hydroquinone- based system in combination with common non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation procedures improved overall skin quality in up to 80 percent of subjects.

As rated by investigators, eighty-three percent of patients treated with the Condition & Enhance System and botulinum toxin type A injections (i.e., Botox(R)) experienced a 1-grade improvement (from moderate to mild or mild to none) in hyperpigmentation.

(7) Rutgers at (2) Tennessee

Rutgers is trading in its trademark scarlet for hot pink uniforms and shoes with pink details as part of the "Think Pink" campaign aimed at raising breast cancer awareness.

Escondido getting fourth Latino-themed supermarket

They aren't going to pack up and leave," said Hudson. "They have every right to have things in the community that serve them."Jo Ann Case, the city's economic development manager, said Escondido officials contacted the Stein Mart clothing chain and PetSmart last fall when they found out Ralphs was closing."There were no serious talks," Case said. "We were just making them aware that the site was available."City officials also would like to see a home decor retailer, such as HomeGoods, open on East Valley Parkway, she said.Case said she did not know if there was enough demand to support another grocery store in eastern Escondido, especially with a Fresh & Easy specialty grocery slated to open nearby on Jan. 30 at Valley Parkway and Ash Street."If Vallarta thinks there is enough business, then we wish them well," said Case.Abed said the city is not in the business of propping up monopolies or preventing market oversaturation.But, he said, the East Valley corridor badly needs something other than grocers, explaining that Albertsons, Vons and Ralphs also have stores there."Six or seven supermarkets will not make that area a destination," said Abed.Abed said he has no concerns that Vallarta's arrival will jeopardize plans to put a Target store nearby on the former site of the Escondido Union School District headquarters.A deal to put a Wal-Mart store carrying groceries on that site fell through in 2003, when Ralphs complained that a "noncompete" clause in its lease prohibited adding another food store in the Escondido Village Shopping Center.Abed said the plaza since has been divided, and that the Vallarta and Target sites are now owned by different people.In a phone interview, a Vallarta official said the family-owned chain is confident the Escondido location will be as successful as its 25 others in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern and Fresno counties.The company recently began a rapid expansion that includes opening four to five new stores each year."We've been targeting Escondido for a while," said James Lodenquai, human resources director for Vallarta, which was founded in the San Fernando Valley in 1985.

California Rep. Tom Lantos, 80, Dies, Had Cancer

Tall and dignified, Lantos never lost the accent of his native Hungary, but his courtly demeanor belied the cutting comments he would make in committee if the testimony he heard was not to his liking.

Lantos was elected to Congress after spending three decades teaching economics at San Francisco State University, working as a business consultant and serving as a foreign policy commentator on television.

To know Leipold is to like him

He's one of the best owners I've ever been around," Diamond said from Nashville. "He's a terrific guy, he's very passionate about sports and hockey, and very knowledgeable. He's outstanding."

Diamond said Leipold's passion for and knowledge of sports makes him special.

"Yet he's a very down to earth guy; he is not an egomaniac owner type that we see often in sports," Diamond, 54, said.

Although Leipold resides in Racine, Wis., Diamond said he attended Predators games regularly. Leipold has a private jet.

"Now he'll have a much shorter flight," Diamond said. "Now, he can drive."

Diamond said Leipold made a strong effort to make the Predators competitive.

"I know he was disappointed last year when he had gone out and acquired Peter Forsberg for the playoff run and then got beat in the first round," he said.