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I'm an Eisenhower baby brought up in New York City and have lived, studied or worked in every one of its boroughs. Now I live in quiet, semi-rural Ocean County, New Jersey and love it.

Among my passions are baseball, fast-pitch softball, Italian food, detail-rich

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Sports & Recreation > Golf How to chip a golf ball: 1 of 6

During the 2005 Masters, Tiger Woods found himself in the light rough bordering Augusta National's 16th green, his ball nestled against the heavy rough, a spot from which many golfers begin their journey to a bogey or worse. He addressed the situation by adding to his legend and holing the next shot, unlike practically every...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Secrets of strength training: 3 of 11

When someone mentions strength training, images of oiled, dramatically muscular bodies come to mind. For those whose goal is to excel in the sport of bodybuilding, there's nothing wrong with that picture. But for those of us who just want our bodies to function at their best, strength training can be a lot less extreme, and ...
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 16 of 50

Do you like your dentist? You might, and it's certainly helpful to you at the moment his plastic-covered hands enter your mouth, but you're probably thinking about trust and confidence while you're sitting back under that glaring spotlight with your mouth so vulnerably wide open. Is this man or woman competent to maintain my...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections What does Barack Obama need to do in his first 100 days as he starts his presidency?: 25 of 52

The 47-year-old who will be the 44th President of the United States has been given one of the great opportunities ever presented to an incoming leader. Handled well, it could be a ticket to greatness. Barack Hussein Obama takes office at a time of great, authentic peril. We face an economic situation in which even the expert...
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Treadmill: For a great workout: 2 of 4

Treadmills are one of the greatest fitness inventions. What could be more valuable to the busy person who wants to begin a committed exercise routine than a machine he can keep in his own home that will allow him to get his 30 minutes or more of motion in every day regardless of weather? Get Moving The health benefits of a t...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Worst leg exercises: 3 of 4

If you're a leg man (or woman) when you go to the gym, and you want to get the old wheels into their best shape, but it's been awhile since that last workout, you might be surprised to learn that a lot of those old gym class favorites are not only out of favor, they're out the dooroverruled by advances in exercise know-how. ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Letter to Santa Claus: 25 of 32

Dear Santa: OHH! How ya doin? My name's Tony and I live in Brooklyn. I know it's only July, but I figure I'll get a jump on the crowd, and shoot ya my list now. Now, I know ya get a little hot under the collar if the kid who's writin' wasn't good the whole year. Forgetaboutit. I was beautiful. Alright, if ya wanna get techni...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The diner: 40 of 40

The man in the booth closest to the coat rack looked up at the same time Barry looked away from the portable television he had been watching. As the commercial began, Barry noticed the man's face, that annoyed look they get when they stop reading their Daily News or studying their Blackberry and suddenly realize they don't h...
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to throw a football: 15 of 15

You don't have to be an NFL quarterback to know how to throw a football. Just like most any sports skill, it requires two things: technique and practice. Throwing a football is not hard, but throwing one well involves knowing how to grip it, and developing a throwing motion unique to football. The first step in learning to t...
Home & Garden > Home Interior What to look for when buying a new toilet: 8 of 8

Cooks and couch potatoes may disagree, but the most important room in any home may be the bathroom, and its centerpiece is the toilet. Whether you're remodeling, in need of repair, or buying new, it's wise to be careful when deciding on a toilet for your home. Among today's most popular brands are the Kohler toilet and the A...