Lifestyle

Divorce & Children

Divorce has often been described as a harrowing experience, especially when there are children involved.  We need to acknowledge that we play such an important part in the lives of our children.  Full Article

A New Year's Resolution For Your Car

Getting more organized is a common New Year's Resolution -- whether it's a harried taxpayer's pledge to be a better record keeper or a pack rat's promise to de-clutter. "Getting organized works wonders for the family car," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). "The money saved from approaching your vehicle in a systematic manner is a pretty strong incentive to keep your resolution."

Thinking Outside the Traditional Gift Box

Gift giving, whether for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries or other occasions, gives enjoyment to the recipient, as well as the giver. And during times when hardships may keep joy to a minimum, people are looking for ways to spread the happiness that gifts bring, not only to their family and friends, but to everyone.  Full Article

Vacation Care Available at New Child Care Center at Rockland Community College

Suffern, NY—Full-day vacation care is available at the recently expanded Campus Fun and Learn Child Development Center. Children do not need to be enrolled in the program to receive vacation care, but they must register. Space is limited.  Full Article

High School Future Artist Award Recipients Enjoyed Master Class and Lunch With World-Renowned Artist at SUNY Rockland

Suffern, NY— The high school Future Artist Award recipients met and observed world-renowned artist Robert Liberace, a contemporary classicist, at Rockland Community College in honor of the College’s 50th Anniversary.  Full Article

A Winter Checklist For Drivers

As the temperature drops, car batteries produce less power, belts and hoses become more brittle, tires lose air pressure and engine oil thickens. In a few words, winter is tough on vehicles.

"Marginally operating systems can fail outright in extreme weather," notes Martin Lawson, editorial director for the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Full Article

Rockland Community College Receives Funds to Provide More Training in Safe Food Handling

Certification course works to reduce E. coli contamination and other food borne illnesses

Suffern, NY—Workers in the food service industry can now receive training at Rockland Community College in safe food handling at a reduced price thanks to a state grant, which has eliminated the cost of the certification exam and textbook.  Full Article

Free Bridge Lessons Offered to Local Students

(November 5, 2009) -- The non-profit North Jersey Bridge Association (NJBA) is offering free bridge lessons to students in grades 6-12 with trained teachers through schools, libraries and community centers in northern New Jersey and Rockland County areas.  Full Article

Accomplish More By Doing Less

You work hard. You arrive early at the office and leave late. At home, you continue to work by Blackberry or laptop. And yet, you watch others rise around you while your career stays stagnant. What's the problem?  Full Article

Americans Support Banning Cell Phones in Cars

Americans have been driving cars and using telephones for about a century. But it's only been in the past five or 10 years that we've been combining these two activities. and we're finding out that it's a dangerous mix. Full Article