Sun Sign ForecastFor July 2007By Arlene DeAngelusBest Days for July: 4th, 8th and 29th Aries: (March 21 to April 20) Domestic and personal areas are your focus for this month. Communications become easier in these matters after the 9th. Mid-month,...

Soaring with the eaglesBy Ed. LangeHawks and maybe even eagles. You’ve seen them as they glide effortlessly through the sky – wings stretched out on cushions of air. For eons, man has gazed skyward wishing he could do the same...

If you are a cultural snob who only spells literature with a capital “L” and who only reads works of high literary merit, the following book is not for you. If, however, you have a passing familiarity with current popular...

Amidon & Petersen Financials, LLCKinderhook Office: 852.3815Slingerlands Office: 459.4776Owners: Ellsworth W. Amidon and Douglas S. PetersenHow long have you been in business? Although this is a new Registered Investment Advisory firm, we have over 80 years experience at managing portfolios...

Operation BBQBy Barry SearsNow that summer is in full swing, firing up the barbeque and soaking up the sunshine is a pastime for many. While summer barbequing has been the domain of beer, I am here to tell you those...

Don’t let your financial planning take a vacationBy Bob McNamara With all due respect to Martha and the Vandella’s, it is not just time for Dancin’ in the Streets, backyard barbeques, summer vacations, and hopefully, a pennant race. With all...

The do’s and don’ts of dealing with separation anxietyBy Randy Cale, PH.DSeparation anxiety is relatively common with pre-school and elementary aged children. It can show up at various stages and is often triggered in the following situations:• Leaving kids at...

Energy Bars: Are they all they are hyped up to be?By Judy TorelYou see them in every grocery and convenience store by the row full. They are advertised as “energy bars” and the message is if you eat one you...

Best burgersBy William M. DowdHello. My name is Bill and I’m a hamburger addict.From the days long ago when I’d visit my mom and wheedle her to bring me a burger from the kitchen of the smalltown restaurant where she...

Garden GuruBy Kerry A. MendezQ:I saw the most beautiful flowering shrub planted along a fence in our development. When I asked the name of it, the owner said it was a hydrangea. I am familiar with the ball-shaped hydrangeas, but...