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By fatherfrank July 12, 2002
American education is fast becoming the wasteland of human potential. Everyone is concerned about elementary and high school academic standards. Across the country, states are revising academic standards and are trying to revive a dying, ...
By lighthouses July 12, 2002
BY ROBERT G. MULLER One aspect of lighthouse history that is often overlooked is the contributions of lightships. These "manned buoys" played an important role in our lighthouse heritage, and duty aboard them was generally ...
By ferrets July 11, 2002
Nail clipping is a necessary part of proper grooming for your ferret. It is fairly easy to do with some practice....and a somewhat cooperative ferret. The methods I use will not always work with every ...
By recreationalfishing July 11, 2002
As I sit and write this week's column, this past Fourth of July weekend was a real doozy, as we experienced very hot weather with Heat Indexes in the 100 degree mark. I usually reserve ...
By movies July 08, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg "Natural laws. Sons were put on this earth to trouble their fathers." So says John Rooney, lecturing Michael Sullivan. What he says is true, at least, in Road ...
By fatherfrank July 03, 2002
In recent months we have heard much about homeless families in Suffolk County. The Department of Social Services has expressed frustration over its lack of resources regarding respectable housing for the poor, the needy and ...
By Stan Wiest June 29, 2002
WEDDING RECEPTION MUSIC Taking the time to plan and thoroughly think about your wedding reception music will eliminate a lot of problems down the road. Some of the most common complaints I hear are 1)The ...
By pharmacist June 29, 2002
It is of no surprise to any nurse working out in the field that they are feeling the effects of yet another nursing shortage. Some experts feel the shortage of the 1980's never ended but ...
By travel June 28, 2002
Staying close to home this summer? That doesn't mean there isn't a lot to do. In fact, there are a host of attractions in the immediate area that can keep you plenty busy on the ...
By recreationalfishing June 28, 2002
By now most of you have heard, read or seen the story about the Eleni II boat missing at sea from the Hudson Angler Shark Tournament June 15, Father's Day weekend. As I write this ...
By fatherfrank June 25, 2002
Every parent hopes that his or her child will grow up to become a caring, productive, successful member of society. As parents, we are prepared that our parenting adventure isn't going to be easy. There ...
By beauty June 24, 2002
For summer makeup think sheer, light and shimmery, colorful, sexy & daring! This summer the looks are Natural with a touch of sexy shimmer or zesty -n- tropical a la Jennifer Lopez. For ...
By recreationalfishing June 22, 2002
New Things For Shark Fishermen Offshore anglers and shark fishermen are always looking for products to give them an edge. I found one in particular and another to help those that want to shark fish ...
By fatherfrank June 21, 2002
TK is sixteen. He is the youngest child in a family of four. His siblings range in age from twenty-four to sixteen. His parents are well-educated, slightly upper middle class people. People describe them as ...
By movies June 20, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg Minority Report is Steven Spielberg's first foray -- long overdue -- into film noir, and he does a fine job of paying tribute to the genre ...
By estateplanning June 19, 2002
Let's start with the basics. A durable power of attorney is a document in which you can delegate certain powers over your financial life to another person or persons. While it takes effect immediately upon ...
By movies June 18, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg The Fast Runner (Atanarjuat) is both grand and visceral -- it overwhelms you at once with the beauty of its landscapes and with its intense physicality. ...
By residentialre June 18, 2002
Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable garden plant in America. They're easy and fun to grow and delicious to eat. Five basic steps to growing great tomatoes... Choose disease-resistant varieties. Look for the letters V, ...
By pastries June 16, 2002
Now that summer is in full swing, it is nice to go out for a stroll to the local ice cream parlor to get a refreshing scoop of your favorite ice cream or sorbet. With ...
By movies June 15, 2002
by Ben Kenigsberg Despite being widely (and correctly) chastised for destroying the Batman franchise, and despite having fashioned Eight Millimeter -- which I regularly cite as the worst film ...
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