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By fatherfrank June 07, 2001
The end of school for high school students can be a nightmare for parents. Everybody and their brother is having a party. Many of our kids are really pushing the envelope and stretching the boundaries. ...
By transportation June 06, 2001
BY RICH KNUTSON Okay people, for those of you who have finally come out of hibernation and couldn't wait for the warm weather to show up, well it's HERE. Time to get the lawn mowers ...
By homeimprovements June 06, 2001
Hi all, I'm back to discuss additional ways of making more room available to you in your home. In the two previous articles we discussed our stock options, Basements & Attics. These places are usually ...
By animalpsychology June 06, 2001
The majority of dog breeds age more or less consecutively and can be considered "senior citizens" after age seven. In some breeds, longevity is limited by breed type and one might expect the aging process ...
By weightmanagement June 04, 2001
With more information available than ever before, reading food labels and their "Nutrition Facts" panel can be a little intimidating. But understanding the lingo will help tremendously. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set ...
By wildbirds June 04, 2001
Some birders think summer is the slow season for birding. It just seems so dull now that migration is over. The truth is that migration is never over, and that some birds(mostly shorebirds like sandpipers ...
By autoanswerman June 01, 2001
When it comes to running a highly successful automotive service business, experience counts. Just ask Steve Rozansky. The president and CEO of Family Auto Service, Baldwin, Rozansky started working in the industry in his teens, ...
By autoanswerman June 01, 2001
By Steve Rozansky Tire maintenance should be a bottom line issue, whether you have one vehicle or a fleet. Bad tires can mean higher fuel costs for your company, not to mention greater risks for ...
By beauty May 31, 2001
Beat the heat this summer! Beauty Trends to keep you cool even when it's hot outside. Sheer Indulgence- This summer, you can't go wrong with a sheer, natural look. Not only is it easy to ...
By residentialre May 31, 2001
There are two types of wood floors: solid and veneer. A veneer floor is a relatively modern introduction and usually consists of a thin layer of wood glued to a composite backing. Unlike a real ...
By estateplanning May 30, 2001
Practitioners know that at the time of an application for Medicaid, the Department of Social Services will look at al transfers of assets in the last 36 months (60 months for transfers to trusts to ...
By recreationalfishing May 30, 2001
The day started as the alarm sounded at 4 a.m., well before dawn and a leftover light rain falling from thunderstorms that rolled through the evening before. So far so good, as cloudy and overcast ...
By decorativepainting May 29, 2001
Decorative painting or "faux" finishing are artisitic techniques that have been around for centuries. Glazing, marbling, and wood graining are age-old techiniques still used today as well as new plaster and stone finishes to transform ...
By museums May 24, 2001
LIMA - the Long Island Museum Association, Inc. Since 1975, LIMA has acted as the professional organization for museums and historic sites on Long Island. The purpose of the organization is to encourage excellence and ...
By homebusiness May 24, 2001
A couple of days ago we discussed the importance of keeping organized records with ACT! 2000 software . Today, we will be reviewing my pick for accounting software and some other tools ...
By lisingles May 24, 2001
So the weekend is upon us all and it's time to PARTY! As this is my first summer being 21, I am very excited about making my first pilgrimage to the Boardy Barn on this ...
By homebusiness May 23, 2001
By John Brouillard As a business owner you look for cost saving efficiency and solutions for your business. You purchased your computer(s) assuming that your investment would reap such rewards. Yet, you find computers cumbersome, ...
By recreationalfishing May 23, 2001
The small, four seat Piper aircraft touched down with the grace of a feather as our fishing trip to the north was now underway. I'd heard from Capt. Tom Burke of Cold Steel Sportfishing Charters ...
By babies May 21, 2001
Long Island Babies has brought together health related agencies, safety groups and businesses from the Long Island area all working in the baby field. We supply OB-GYN offices throughout the Long Island area with gift ...
By weightloss May 19, 2001
Hello Everyone, You see it all the time, do nothing and lose weight, or my favorite "Lose Weight While You Sleep". NOT!! Let's get real, there is no magic pill. You are going to have ...