Turkey for everyone By John Gray *The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the guilty. It was a chilly November morning in Troy. The leaves had already performed that magic trick where they turn from...
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Editor’s Letter
Welcome to November. This is the month when we really start to feel that fall has arrived. As much as I love summer, fall is a close second. The brilliant colors, the harvest decorations, the brisk air that leaves our...
Weather facts with Jason Gough
Welcome to November. What a wild fall we’ve seen so far! We were pretty warm and dry for the month of September, and then the skies opened up in mid-October with record-breaking rains and barely-budging 50s for temperatures for days...
Survey says!
By Kimberlee Brandt In honor of National Pet Peeve Week last month, It’s Just Lunch dating service conducted a survey of 1,363 singles. Here are the results:•46% say their biggest pet peeve is when their date answers their cell phone...
Senior fitness
By Judy Torel Until recently, seniors and exercise were thought of as mutually exclusive terms. Recent evidence indicates that starting an exercise program can greatly benefit the health and quality of life for seniors of all ages and fitness levels....
Teagans Steak & Seafood
By Art Stein “Al, can you make me...” is a common request repeated to Al Pollock, the owner and chef of Teagen’s Steak and Seafood located in Rensselaer. In a time of ever increasing restaurant chains and standardized fare, Teagan’s...
Rensselaer County
Dear Friends,I can think of no better way to introduce Rensselaer County to you then to mention our extensive fields, woods and parks that surround our many lakes and mountains, rich with wonder, as their charm magnifies throughout the year...
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
The beauty of Facial RejuvenationAcupunctureA safe and balanced approach By Rebecca Rice, L.Ac., MSAOM and Christopher Reilly, L.Ac., MSA, CCHM Skin is not only an indispensable organ for warmth, protection and sensation, it is also a good indicator of how...
Health & Beauty
Albany Kripalu Yoga Center6 Metro Park Road, Albany454.9642; www.akyc.orgHours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.Describe your business: We are the oldest and largest not-for-profit Kripalu affiliate in the world, having been in business for over 30 years. We offer over 50 classes per week...
Get to know New York wines
By Henry Klein III Think you know New York State wines? Think again. New York grape and wine products (and related industries) contributed more than $3.3 billion of economic value to New York State in 2004. New York churns out...