What really scares hotel managers? Fire. Just ask Kathy Tabora, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express on Western Avenue in Albany. When employees alerted her to the presence of smoke coming from a room, she immediately took action. Upon...
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Measuring body fat
By Judy Torel In the past decade obesity has become epidemic in our country—not only for adults, but children as well. Most people use a scale weight to monitor body fat, but this measurement does not accurately depict body fat...
Surviving breakups
By Raymond F. Angelini, Ph.D. In my last column, I wrote about the central role that relationships play in our lives. We all want deeply meaningful and mutually satisfying relationships, but the reality is that all relationships ultimately will end,...
Troya city of arts & architecture
Once a bustling city leading the nation in iron and steel production, the City of Troy fell upon hard times following the First World War and the Depression. By the 1970s, businesses closed up as people abandoned the city for...
Parenting without inducing guilt
By Randy Cale, PH.D In my workshops and seminars I am often asked, “What’s the problem with having kids feel a little guilt?” Well, there would be no problem, if guilt were the path to happiness, freedom and success. Unfortunately,...
Skin careDo you look your age?
By Michelle D’Allaird Do you look your age? Older or younger? Or maybe you just don’t want to say! The health and condition of the skin is extremely influenced by each individuals’ genetic makeup, but can easily be manipulated (for...
Women Owned Business
It takes many talents to successfully run a busines—determination, intelligence, people skills and hard work, to name a few. One talent that the women share is the ability to multi-task. A few of them think it's an innate talent; others...
Popular Gardening Q&A
By Kerry A. Mendez Q: Last year I had GORGEOUS foxgloves but this year they are all dead. What happened?A: Welcome to the world of biennials! First, understand their modus operandi: Biennials have a two-year life cycle. First year: leaves;...
Kids gone wild?
By Randy Cale, PH.D When I speak with parents in my practice, most report that today’s children are ruder, more disrespectful, and show less respect for authority, teachers and adults in general. While it’s certainly true that there are polite,...