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By fatherfrank August 20, 2004
In 1973 the Rockefeller Laws were enacted under then governor Nelson Rockefeller. These laws significantly increased prison sentences for drug possession and established mandatory sentencing rules that judges must follow in punishing people.
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By marriageenrichment August 19, 2004
I invite you to ask your spouse 3 questions - 1)Are you happy with yourself and your life? 2)Are you happy with the marriage? 3)Are you happy with me? Often we assume that someone will ...
By travel August 17, 2004
Local residents will have the opportunity to experience the food and culture of Malaysia in a single night on Saturday August 21, when Malaysian singer and entertainer Kathy Ibrahim puts on a benefit dinner show ...
By dating-singles August 16, 2004
Part I Two women, and one man. No, it's not at all what you may be thinking so get your mind out of the gutter, lol. This was simply a creative solution meant to address ...
By healthandfitness August 13, 2004
Warm weather is here! and I am often asked what the "Best" exercise is to maintain your bathing suit look throughout the summer and beyond! The answer is simple. There is NO best exercise! And ...
By horticulture August 13, 2004
August is usually the time when most insects are winding down, due to the heat and humidity that we face each year. Most insects go dormant during the summer to conserve energy that will be ...
By fatherfrank August 13, 2004
It is hard to believe that school will begin in a few weeks. We have already been bombarded with ridiculous advertisements trying to convince us to buy things our children don't need or want.
By estateplanning August 12, 2004
As concerns mount over the future of government-run care programs for the elderly, more and more people in their 40s and 50s are taking matters into their own hands: They are paying $1200 to $1800 ...
By karate August 12, 2004
There are various theories on the origin of 'karate'. But most martial arts historians hold the following events to be historically correct. In the 1600s the Empire of Japan conqured the island nation of Okinawa. ...
By babystuff August 10, 2004
My oldest son Luc, who is 6 years old, has suddenly developed a case of baby talk. He (normally) is very articulate and can use a fair share of 'big' words appropriately. My youngest son ...
By soul-mates August 06, 2004
I thought it might be appropriate to share with fellow Long Islanders some thoughtson Loving Unconditionally. This may not sound romantic, but almost 40 years of my life have been dedicated to the philosophical research ...
By fatherfrank August 06, 2004
It is midnight on a summer night. Do you know where your teenager is? If one were to take a walk around midnight on a Friday night in Port Jefferson Village, one would be amazed ...
By pharmacist August 04, 2004
To all our LongIsland.com readers:
Thank you for your most valuable input. We have been able to assist many in finding physicians, in Long Island, that prescribe bioidentical hormonal ...
By organizing August 01, 2004
A lot of people tend to shy away from list making but it is the best way to keep track of things and not forget important things that need to be done. With today's technology, ...
By dating-singles July 31, 2004
Long Island Singles: Dating can be a lot of fun, but can also be extremely frustrating. It is that whole getting to know you phase, where you are trying to figure out more about the ...
By fatherfrank July 30, 2004
Every summer the battlefield of raising teenagers seems to intensify. With the dawn of cellular communication, our already distracted and highly mobile junior and senior high school coeds are even more distracted. They are constantly ...
By recreationalfishing July 30, 2004
Effective today, July 30, 2004..., DEC has filed emergency regulations to raise the fluke size limit to 18 inches for the remainder of the 2004 fishing season. The daily limit will remain at 3 and ...
By yoga-meditation July 30, 2004
Are you stressed out? Well, you are not alone. Every third American is prone to hypertension. Fortunately, there are many ways to control the negative effects of stress. It's as simple as learning the ABC's ...
By Debra Scala Giokas July 29, 2004
In a Reader's Digest , I found one of the best definitions of marketing, which I will share with you here: "If the circus is coming to town and you paint a sign ...
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