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By Library April 23, 2002
This article is an interview with Valerie Lewis, Librarian with Talking Books Plus, a Subregional Library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Valerie, what's a typical sort of information request ...
By wineries April 21, 2002
By Christopher J. Davies Long Island has blossomed into a world-class wine region. Since the planting of its first commercial vineyard, now Castello di Borghese/Hargrave Vineyards in 1973, the region has grown to over 3000 ...
By pharmacist April 19, 2002
Taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to research presented during the American Academy of Neurology's 54th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colo., April 13-20, 2002. The study
By transportation April 18, 2002
BY RICH KNUTSON It's been in the 50's in February, 40's in March, and the 80's in April. This is seasonal weather? What happened to our harsh winter? Hello summer? With summer comes the other ...
By fatherfrank April 18, 2002
Every so often you meet a teacher who energizes you, challenges you and empowers you to be the best that you can be.
In the fall of 1987, Hampton Bays High School hired ...
By estateplanning April 17, 2002
MEDICAID RAMIFICATIONS The Medicaid ramifications must also be considered when using a Life Estate. If the life tenant is not on Medicaid, then in the case we have been discussing in previous newsfaxes, 50 percent ...
By dogs April 16, 2002
The Perfect Dog When I decided to get a dog, I wanted the perfect dog. Who doesn't? But after many years of dog ownership and training, I know now that there is no such thing ...
By travel April 16, 2002
Over the past decade, the bed & breakfast industry has gone after the high-end of the travel market, those who are looking for luxury and personal service rather than just low rates. It was an ...
By ballroomdancing April 15, 2002
You've taken care of all the details for your wedding ~ now there's just one thing left to do. You'll want that first dance to be one of the highlights of your wedding day, a ...
By movies April 15, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg Changing Lanes is a small-scale Bonfire of the Vanities -- a satire on the fact that many people are only superficially ruthless and that ...
By wedding-ceremonies April 15, 2002
By Dr. Janine H. Burns, Official 631-427-2897 WEDDING VOWS: Wedding Vows are a legal statement that affirms your desire to take a particular person as your spouse. Your Wedding Official (Rev. Janine) presents them and ...
By Networking April 13, 2002
Time is any business person's most precious commodity. There never seems to be enough of it. How does one manage a business and grow it at the same time when time is MONEY? The average ...
By singles April 11, 2002
Sex and the Suburbs by Lauralyn Avallone Satellite of Animal League Love: Eight Things I Learned About Love from a Fat Cat (Don't hate the cat, hate the litter) Everyone needs a partner in life, ...
By pharmacist April 10, 2002
Many of us in the health-care industry know that the over-the-counter herb can interfere with the body's use of a variety of other medicines. In a small study released Monday, doctors showed that St. John's ...
By babystuff April 10, 2002
I just moved this past week. No matter how you slice it, moving absolutely stinks. Packing is like eating a plate of spaghetti; you eat and eat yet the plate is still full of pasta. ...
By dogs April 10, 2002
Bringing Home a Second Dog Bringing home a second dog can be both heartwarming and heartbreaking. I highly recommend having two dogs over just one - it can be twice the fun. However there are ...
By pastries April 10, 2002
How important is your wedding? Most people think it is one of the most important days of your life. A union of two souls that were meant to be together forever, a celebration to last ...
By pastries April 10, 2002
How important is your wedding? Most people think it is one of the most important days of your life. A union of two souls that were meant to be together forever, a celebration to last ...
By fatherfrank April 09, 2002
Spring is here and the school year is quickly winding down. Many students and teachers are already beginning the rigorous preparations for the regents. On a less academic front, high schools are also already planning ...
By diamonds April 08, 2002
QUESTION: Should you buy a certificated diamond? ANSWER: Absolutely. Nothing will ruin an engagement faster then finding out from an appraiser that your diamond is not what it was represented to be. Some retailers count ...