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By movies September 09, 2001
by Ben Kenigsberg Diners, strip malls, housing developments. The landscape has an undeniable familiarity, even if there aren't any recognizable landmarks. Welcome to Long Island, the great boring sprawl. Like Judy Berlin ...
By beauty September 07, 2001
Fall is almost here and so are the new trends. Here's the latest in makeup from our beauty consultants! Smoldering Eyes- The look to have this season is smoky eyes. To achieve this look, you ...
By fatherfrank September 06, 2001
Where do children learn to hate? It is not a value or behavior they are born with. They observe this attitude and see this behavior in us! So often parents will say to me "generation ...
By travel September 05, 2001
Coney Island is experiencing a resurgence, with the success of the new minor league baseball team, the Cyclones, and the popular educational programs at the New York Aquarium. Another reason to visit Coney Island this ...
By pharmacist September 01, 2001
Seniors and diabetics need to pay close attention to their skin! Even small wounds, if ignored, can develop into a serious condition. Anyone with circulation problems are particularly at-risk because blood-flow to a wound is ...
By beekeeping August 29, 2001
The leaves have not started to turn but it is time to prepare the hives for winter. The bees raised over the next eight weeks are going to be the bees keeping the hive warm ...
By fatherfrank August 29, 2001
School is beginning all over America. For the first time, students are beginning pre-school, kindergarten, first grade, middle school, first year high school, first year college and first year graduate school. These beginnings are unique ...
By propertytax August 28, 2001
On Long Island, real estate matters are of primal concern...from the preservation of land to the rights of ownership. But in light of the fiscal crisis that has debilitated Nassau County, and the property tax ...
By childwriting August 27, 2001
Meet our poetry contest winner, Emily Taylor. She wrote this poem with fun on her mind. It made us all smile. We hope it makes you smile as well. Enjoy. The Race" One fine day ...
By weightloss August 26, 2001
OK, here it is the end of the summer and you are feeling good about yourself, finally! Don't think you can let up, or "cheat". Remember this is no diet, this is your new lifestyle! ...
By pharmacist August 25, 2001
Sinusitis is an infection in the lining of the sinuses. Sinuses are air spaces in the bones that are behind and above the nose. The sinuses most often affected are in the forehead above the ...
By islanders August 24, 2001
On August 22, the New York Islanders announced the return of Islander Legend Billy Smith, who will be the team's new goalie coach and replace Mike Palmateer. Billy Smith is a Long Island Legend who ...
By fatherfrank August 23, 2001
The teenage exodus from home is escalating. A growing number of teenagers are leaving home before they can be self-sufficient, reasonably independent and successful.
Where are they leaving to? Some are moving in ...
By pharmacist August 17, 2001
Information About Osteoporosis from S.Ferzola, RPh. OSTEOPOROSIS IS PREVENTABLE, EVEN WHEN IT RUNS IN FAMILIES. The best way to prevent osteoporosis is to begin early -- in childhood. Adults who start out with denser bones ...
By fatherfrank August 16, 2001
Time is running out. Summer vacation is almost over. Some of us are getting ready to send a son or daughter off to college for his or her first year. The chaos is outrageous.
By Debra Scala Giokas August 15, 2001
One of my favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson poem's is about success. One of his definitions is to "leave the world a better place...by a redeemed social condition." We all know that there are many worthwhile ...
By movies August 13, 2001
by Ben Kenigsberg In a way, a film like The Curse of the Jade Scorpion provides more insight into Woody Allen than a film like Deconstructing Harry ...
By autoracing August 13, 2001
Hi and welcome to the first installment of my weekly column here at LongIsland.com. Since Auto Racing is not a well known in the New York Metro area, I'm here to clear up some preconceived ...
By careercoaching August 12, 2001
How many times has a company hired a job candidate who looks great on paper and aces the interview, only to see the new hire fail on the job? Why do people with terrific credentials ...
By recreationalfishing August 10, 2001
BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER FUN Well it's here...summer that is. Weather previously had been a warm spring so to speak as we have been very lucky with a lack of heat and humidity usually associated ...