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Potent Legal Drug Grows In Popularity Among High School Students

Posted 08.04.2011

A potent drug known as "spice" is being sold to high school students across the country, ABC News reports. "Spice," also known as "K2" or "legal mari...

Astoria Characters: The Belly-Dancing Psychologist

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Ruhling

When Irina Kom parts the exotic pink and gold silk curtain to reveal her living room-cum-bedroom-cum-dance studio, the incense refreshes the senses like a walk in a spring shower.

Meditation: The New Corporate Benefit that Pays Huge Dividends

Joel Brokaw | Posted 05.25.2011

Joel Brokaw

Several years ago, Nancy Slomowitz was so fed up that she wanted to walk away from the highly successful and profitable corporation she had built. He...

Astoria Characters: The Artistic Acupuncturist

Nancy Ruhling | Posted 05.25.2011

Nancy Ruhling

Kenny Lockwood is a painter, sculptor, musician, composer, actor, writer, poet, performer, acupuncturist and probably a dozen other things

Herbal Holiday Traditions

Brigitte Mars | Posted 11.17.2011

Brigitte Mars

Winter holidays bring traditions from at least half a dozen world cultures, blended over the centuries. Here are a few herbal allies that have a place in our homes this time of year.