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By fatherfrank February 10, 2003
An increasing number of parents are copping out when their children act out around drug and alcohol use. The growing response is "it is only a phase, it is part of the American rite of ...
By careers February 09, 2003
This is an excerpt that I wrote for a nationally published book called, "101 Ways to Recession-proof Your Career". With today's weakened economy, this book offers valuable tips for every job seeker. Do ...
By dogs February 07, 2003
This afternoon, President Bush is raising the terror level for the second time in two years. The experts seem to think there is a good chance something is going to happen. The public can only ...
By collegefunding February 06, 2003
"Six Steps To Take After You Submit Your Forms, So You Can Get Your Fair Share Of The Financial Aid Pie..." If your child is a high school senior, by now you should have completed ...
By fatherfrank February 04, 2003
LeBron James is considered by many the best high school basketball player in America. Since Sports Illustrated plastered his picture on their cover, this young man's life has been out of control.
In ...
By publicrelations February 04, 2003
Your publicist is doing a good job getting you media exposure. Before those interviews happen, you should be prepared and here's how: *Your Objective: What is your reason for the interview? Why do you want ...
By beekeeping February 03, 2003
Spring Cleaning- The history of spring-cleaning of the house goes back to when a family, and often much of their smaller livestock, spent the winter confined to the "house". Several months of moisture condensation on ...
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 ...
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