Month: April 2008

Urban livinga new trend to hit downtown AlbanyBy Rebecca EppelmannFinding a home and planting down roots is a right of passage everyone experiences. But these days “home” isn’t always the traditional house in the suburbs. Slowly, and for many people,...

Women Owned BusinessesAM RedesignGhent, Columbia755.2846Owner: Amy KeyserDescribe your business: AM Redesign specializes in one day room makeovers. I redesign a client’s room using what they already have (furniture, art, accessories) to create a beautiful and harmonious living space. I also...

Vitamin and mineral supplementsWhat do you need to know?By Judy TorelIncrease energy! You can’t get your micronutrients from foods anymore, the soil is too depleted! Avoid getting sick! Boost your immune system! This is just a small sampling of the...

Helicopter parenting The perils and perks of parental involvementBy Alison Molea-LaVigne, LCSW-RAmong this year’s significant additions to the English language is menopauch (a middle aged man’s beer gut) and ageorexia (the fear of growing old). Those of us who argue...

Finding your work-life balanceThe true secret to success and enjoyment in your career & lifeBy Dan MoranDo these scenarios sound familiar?• You look up at the clock and realize that everyone has left the office—you missed them leaving because you...

April showers bring May flowers, and this April brings so many good books, I had trouble trying to pick my favorites to review. Two are new works from established authors (one is short stories, one a sequel) and the third...

Sun Sign ForecastFor April 2008By Arlene DeAngelusBest Days for April 2008: 7th, 9th, 15th, 25th and 26th.Aries: (March 21 to April 20) Self-awareness and personal expression are your focus for this month. You become more assertive. After the 2nd, you...