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By travel January 29, 2002
If you're planning a getaway this President's Week, there's no better choice than the state that has nurtured more presidents than any other - Virginia. Starting with "The Father of Our Country," George Washington, you ...
By movies January 25, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg In the introduction to The New York Times Guide to the Best 1,000 Movies Ever Made , critic Janet Maslin writes, "Daily film reviews are written at the ...
By coachingforcareers January 25, 2002
Are you in a career that you dislike? Are you ready for a change? Would you transition into something else if you only knew what that something else was? Many of us stay in our ...
By fatherfrank January 24, 2002
Growing up as a member of the "baby boomers" generation, playing sports was always seen to be an important and positive activity. My parents, my teachers and their peers believed that athletic competition built character, ...
By automotiverepair January 23, 2002
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian scientists have warned that the reassuring smell of a new car actually contains high levels of toxic air emissions which can make drivers ill. A study by Australia's main scientific body, ...
By dogs January 22, 2002
Puppy pee here, puppy poo there. It seems that this puppy has to go every 5 minutes. She probably does. The trick you must solve is to make her go in only one place, every ...
By pharmacist January 22, 2002
Taking a daily multivitamin or trace mineral formula that includes zinc, selenium, and vitamin E may help prevent infection and reduce the need for antibiotics in elderly people, according to a new review article in ...
By officefurniture January 21, 2002
It's no secret that some of the most successful businesses of the 20th century were born in garages. Henry Ford, Walt Disney, and Apple Computer's Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are but a few of ...
By lighthouses January 20, 2002
BY ROBERT G. MULLER While visitation at the island's three publicly available lighthouses (Montauk Point, Fire Island, Horton Point) is about 200,000 annually, many of these people leave without getting the most of their visit. ...
By dogs January 19, 2002
Did you bring home a new puppy or dog for Christmas? Lets face it, you wouldn't be reading this if you hadn't. Bringing a dog into your family is a big commitment and a big ...
By parrots January 18, 2002
BIRDSITTING TIPS BY CAROL ANN KAMINSKI VICE PRESIDENT OF THE PARROT FANCIERS' CLUB, INC. PARROT HAVEN ASSISTANT WWW.PARROTCLUBS.COM LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK GABIBIRD@AOL.COM Interview your sitter. Let the bird meet the sitter prior to the ...
By Stan Wiest January 17, 2002
BUDGETING FOR WEDDING RECEPTION MUSIC By STAN WIEST A.Stan Wiest Music Member Association Bridal Consultants The first thing I tell brides is there is no substitute for quality. Never go for quantity. I
By transportation January 16, 2002
BY RICH KNUTSON The holidays are finally over, decorations are being put away and 2001 has come to a close. No one, I mean no one, will ever forget the events of 2001. We move ...
By fatherfrank January 16, 2002
These are genuinely fragile times where we need to be sensitive and more respectful of people and their differences. These are also days where we need to be more attentive to the meaning of justice ...
By estateplanning January 16, 2002
Attorneys concentrating in elder law know that in order to effectively represent their elderly clients and their families, intimate knowledge of government benefits is not only required, it's crucial. When faced with the possibility of ...
By online-marketing January 16, 2002
by Suzi Batta What does all this stuff mean anyway? Search Engine Optimization involves preparing your Web site for search engine submission. You want your site to be search engine friendly to achieve the highest ...
By pharmacist January 13, 2002
What are Alpha Hydroxy-Acid (Glycolic-Acid) Peels
Alpha Hydroxy-Acids (AHAs) are a group of naturally occurring-acids which are derived from certain plants and fruits. The most commonly used form ...
By childwriting January 13, 2002
Your characters do not have to change to grow as characters. Most writers feel this is the only way to make characters grow, but, it is not so. Your character can remain steadfast, forcing them ...
By smallclaims January 11, 2002
WHAT IS THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT? The Small Claims Court is a part of the District Court where individuals can sue for money only, up to $3,000 without a lawyer.
WHERE ARE THE ...
By fatherfrank January 09, 2002
In the late evening on January 1, 2002, after buying a cup of coffee at 7-11, a young, promising businessman suffered a seizure, went into cardiac arrest and died en route to the local hospital. ...