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By AppreciatingDiversity January 31, 2003
In order to accurately identify, and then understand the implications of cultural diversity we need to have a clear understanding of what is meant by the term "culture." How do we experience culture? ...
By fatherfrank January 30, 2003
Do children have entitlements? That is an interesting question. Children should be entitled to reasonable food, clothing, shelter and educational opportunities. The operative word is reasonable.
However, those basic human needs are not ...
By singles January 28, 2003
Boundary #1: Trust My serial dating friend recently called me to admit to another sex and the suburbs worthy story. She just started dating this great architect, a "local" she calls him, since he lives ...
By pharmacist January 27, 2003
Dear Doctor Ferzola,
What is Vinpocetine? I heard that it improves memory. Is it an herbal product?
Vanessa B. Lakeland Fl.
Vinpocetine is ...
By psychotherapy January 27, 2003
In this new age, families are taking care of elderly parents inside the home more than ever. This generation of caretakers has been given the name "sandwich generation" because they are still raising children of ...
By Robin Frank January 27, 2003
Increasing numbers of people are choosing cosmetic surgery to improve the way they look, and a wide variety of options are available to help them achieve their goal. A record 8.5 million cosmetic procedures were ...
By careers January 27, 2003
It is important to revisit your job search plan for two reasons: (1) to figure out if your plan is working (2) to determine if your needs have changed and evaluate if your present plan ...
By wildbirds January 25, 2003
If you've read this column before, you may already know that birds feet do not stick to metal perches, that feathers are great insulation, and that many migrators do so because their food is gone, ...
By fatherfrank January 24, 2003
As a parent, where do you draw the line and hold your son or daughter accountable for the choices they make?
TK is the youngest son of a large Irish Catholic family. When ...
By diamonds January 24, 2003
Over the years over 20,000 brides and grooms have asked me that question. Often they were told, by presumably well intentioned sales people that they should buy a round or brilliant cut, because it holds ...
By residentialre January 24, 2003
To reduce the cost of heating your home throughout the winter... Install and use an automatic setback thermostat to reduce heating and cooling costs by 5% to 15%. Place reflectors behind radiators to redirect heat ...
By diamonds January 24, 2003
Over the years over 20,000 brides and grooms have asked me that question. Often they were told, by presumably well intentioned sales people that they should buy a round or brilliant cut, because it holds ...
By wedding-rings January 24, 2003
WHICH ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING RINGS SHOULD YOU NOT SIZE? It is a commonly accepted practice that when you find a setting or a wedding ring you want to purchase, the jeweler measure your finger and ...
By soul-mates January 24, 2003
YOU ARE WONDERFUL - WHEN WILL THEY NOTICE ? Recent research The Human Development Company conducted regarding Internet dating has revealed a number of interesting things. Among them is the fact that people describe themselves ...
By smallbusinesscoaching January 24, 2003
We live in a remarkable time; our definitions of communication, entertainment, commerce, workplace, business choices and self are evolving and expanding at a pace unheard of just 5 years ago. Multiply this rate of change ...
By horticulture January 24, 2003
Most people don't think about their plants during the winter months, however it is the best time to plan out any additions or alterations you would like to do. If you can come up with ...
By chef January 23, 2003
Ready for another winter? I'd thought I'd share one of the treasures of winter that us chef's love to get this time of year. SQUASH.There are several different kinds of winter squash and many of ...
By lighthouses January 23, 2003
BY ROBERT G. MULLER East of Plum Island lie two small islands, further extensions of the North Fork of Long Island. The easternmost, and smaller, of these two islands borders The Race, one of the ...
By coachingforcareers January 21, 2003
Having trouble getting what you want in your career these days? Has your negative thinking got you believing that things will never get better? Are you downplaying the role of positive thinking? Your thoughts and ...
By AppreciatingDiversity January 21, 2003
On Martin Luther King Day, some Americans chose to celebrate or simply reflect on key messages from Martin Luther King Jr.--his famous "I have a dream" speech, still echoing in their minds. "Have we made ...
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