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By Stan Wiest October 25, 2003
www.stanwiest.com Music can set the mood for romance, conversation or dancing, wonderful components of a wedding reception. Music is the very first thing that greets your guests and the last thing they'll hear when they ...
By fatherfrank October 24, 2003
Are you being held hostage by your teenager? In the present climate, how does one parent one's son or daughter? What rules are appropriate? What about boundaries and parental expectations? How involved should you be ...
By museums October 23, 2003
A little known gem sitting back from the road on Montauk Highway in Center Moriches, the Haven's House was the home of one of the first families of Suffolk County. The house was moved from ...
By Robin Frank October 20, 2003
Twenty-six year-old Debra Cooperman is half the woman she used to be... in a positive sense. After struggling with every diet under the sun and consulting several nutritionists for help, she finally opted for gastric ...
By wedding-planning October 19, 2003
I am a "food person". When you come from an Italian background you are born into it. I believe that good food can make any occasion successful. So if you find that food is not ...
By mediarelations October 17, 2003
1. Think ahead. Each time you contact a member of the media, always remember that your goal is to build a long-term relationship and to establish yourself as a reliable, responsive source for information. 2. ...
By fatherfrank October 16, 2003
Juvenile justice is a multi million-dollar business. Some parts of the state make a fortune incarcerating teenagers for a wide variety of crimes. Juvenile crimes are big business. What to do with juvenile offenders is ...
By psychologist October 12, 2003
A few months ago, I wrote an article on depression. I briefly outlined what depression was. For those who want to read or reread that article, click on the archived articles line below. As I ...
By fatherfrank October 08, 2003
Driving East on Sound Avenue to Orient Point at 6:30 in the morning is a very peaceful ride. It provides a wonderful opportunity for quiet reflection and introspection.
It was a Saturday morning ...
By wedding-planner October 06, 2003
By the time your honeymoon arrives-the two of you will be exhausted and ready for some alone time. Think about the type of vacation you want. Do you want warm climate and to just relax ...
By organizing October 05, 2003
I think most women will agree that their favorite room in their home truly is their clothing closet. O.K., so it's not technically a room but it should be considered one as far as I ...
By fatherfrank October 03, 2003
A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a local basketball coach. We shared our love for the game and for sports. He indicated how frustrated he was in dealing with parents. At the ...
By outplacement September 30, 2003
Downsizing is never an easy decision. There is an inherent conflict between protecting the company's interests and that of employees. This balancing act can be a real dilemma for an organization as it tries to ...
By hypnosis September 29, 2003
Why Hypnotherapy? Many problems are difficult to overcome alone. Hypnotherapy helps you combat your challenges such as smoking, anxiety, over-eating, stress, chronic pain, or insomnia. Often, people choose hypnotherapy to sharpen their abi
By parrots September 28, 2003
DO|S & DON|TS GIVE YOUR BIRD THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE BY SHERRILL ROBINSON DO|S Provide your bird with the largest cage possible. Make sure the bar spacing is such that the bird cannot get its ...
By AppreciatingDiversity September 26, 2003
Over the past few months, I've received emails from a number of Long Islanders looking for a diversity training program similar to the one I offer--which by the way, is fun, informative and contains a ...
By fatherfrank September 24, 2003
Silence. It is a very deadly word. It can literally destroy a person's life or put another person's life in jeopardy. If you become aware of something that is wrong or dangerous, what should you ...
By babystuff September 23, 2003
While there are lots of factors influencing a person's personality, birth order seems to be more of a science than what your "sign" is. I am the second born in a family of four children. ...
By marriageenrichment September 23, 2003
Physical Intimacy and it's impact on Marriage We must acknowledge that we are all being way over- stimulated - even family TV shows, commercials, magazines, etc. are full of sexual material - young, good-looking people ...
By aging September 23, 2003
This past June I was invited to attend a unique conference held on Long Island, produced by Intergenerational Strategies, and based on a national model called, The Leadership Forum. Organizations representing Seniors and Youth, as ...