A deep luxurious massage By Lisa Tyrka, LMT Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy is an adaptation of an ancient form of barefoot massage that is done when a therapist walks on a client’s back with bare feet while holding onto ceiling...
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Question: How do you land a man?
Answer: You don’t. By Kimberlee Brandt While attending a wedding recently I was asked about my profession. The bride and groom were in their late thirties and had finally found one another. Many women at this small wedding were lamenting...
Weather facts with Jason Gough
How about that...here we are in December. After what was quite a year for the Capital Region and the United States weather wise, we are entering winter 2005. Things promise to be a bit quieter, but also a bit whiter....
Editor’s Letter
A few years ago, I had all of my Christmas gifts purchased and wrapped by Halloween. Neurotic or just too much time on my hands? Before you answer, my plan was to beat the stress of holiday shopping and just...
Last Page with John Gray
Shop ‘till you drop By John Gray Close your eyes and picture it. The two gladiators line up nose-to-nose, weapons in hand, feet planted for traction, both clench their teeth and wait for the signal. Then it happens —suddenly, they...
Arts & Theatre
Albany Institute of History & Art125 Washington Avenue, Albany463.4478; www.albanyinstitute.orgHours: Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm;Sunday 12pm-5pm; Monday and major holidays closed; Tuesday--pre-registered groups only.Admission: Adults $7; seniors and students $5; children ages 6-12 $3, five and younger free. Members receive free admission.As one...
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...
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...
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...
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...