Month: May 2007

Striking a Balance:Achieving happiness & success as a dual-career coupleBy Ray AngeliniIn the past two decades, we have experienced dramatic changes in the way we view careers and relationships. I believe that the greatest challenge for most couples has been...

“I keep getting’ broke”By Bob McNamaraThis was the answer given to me when I asked my nine-year old daughter, Rachael, why she needed twenty dollars. Her older sister Erin piped up, saying it was because she spends her money on...

Get in shape for summer:Overview of local workout facilitiesBy Judy TorelThe hint of warmer weather historically brings on the second largest influx of new memberships at health clubs. Second only to New Year’s Resolution Makers, May is Winter Damage Reversal...

Garden GuruBy Kerry A. MendezQ: When is the best time to divide perennials?A: Whenever I can fit it into my crazy schedule. I know that sounds a bit rash, but in reality most perennials are a lot tougher than we...

Women Owned BusinessesBy Mary Beth DeCeccoThe statistics are staggering:according to the Center for Women’s Business Research, nearly 10.4 million firms in the United States are owned by women. That means that women own about half of the businesses in this...

Food and drinkBest AppetizersBest Dining on a BudgetApplebee’s, Various LocationsAppetizers are used to stimulate the appetite and Applebee’s definitely has a selection that does just that. With mouth-watering dishes like boneless buffalo wings, cheesy bacon tavern chips and Nacho’s Nuevos,...

It’s long awaited, it’s a ton of work, but our “4th Annual Best of the Capital Region” issue is finally here. Some of the winners were no-brainers, others surprised us, but all are deserving of their awards. Part of the...