Is Medication Necessary to Treat Anxiety Disorder?

In this blog article, Dr. Glassman discusses whether using medication to treat anxiety disorders is necessary, as well as other treatment options.

What is your favorite Verona nonprofit?

GreatNonprofits.org released today its first ever list of top-rated charities in Verona, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

Featured Adoptable Pet: Swirly

Swirly is so friendly, sweet and playful and would make such a great cuddle companion. She's been at the shelter so long, and I have no idea why because she's an absolute sweetheart!

Couples: Combining Finances… Or Not

Broaching the topic of how to blend your finances is essential.

People Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Pet

As Thanksgiving is upon us, those of you that have pets in your busy holiday home know what usually happens, the cat or the dog end up getting overfed by 10 different guests at your holiday gathering.

Far Rockaway - The Forgotten Town

My Saturday in The Rockaways....

It's Finally Over: A New Job, a New Beginning Start This Week

After all this time, it's hard for me to believe I'm starting a new job this week. I'm glad for me, but I'm pessimistic the economy is getting any better for millions of us.

Pregnancy and Dentistry: What You Should Know

What pregnant women should know about visiting the dentist.

Pet Portraits with Santa on Sunday, November 25th!

Christmas is fast approaching, and what could be cuter than a portrait of your pet with Santa? Bring your favorite furrballs to get their picture taken with Mr. Claus himself.

Featured Adoptable Pet: Reagan

Reagan is my "little string bean" since she's so long and skinny. She's the sweetest girl with such a mellow personality and she's been waiting at the shelter so long. Please give her a chance!

What if They Offer Me the Job?

It's been so long since I've had a full-time job that, if I do get an offer soon, how will I know if I should accept it? What if I get two offers? What if the moon is made of green cheese?

Featured Adoptable Pet: Ryan

Ryan is ridiculously cute and my favorite cat at the shelter! She's tiny, sweet and playful and has been at the shelter so long, and for no good reason. She would make the perfect cuddle buddy!

POLITICS: It's Finally Here! The Day We Can End the Painful Obama Years Has Arrived

I feel like we've spent the last four years watching as the America we've known all our lives fades into memory. To hang on to the America of our dreams, we need a new President.

Preparing for the “Fiscal Cliff”

A phrase that has found its way into our daily lexicon this year is “fiscal cliff.”

Natural Disasters: Preparing an Emergency Plan for your Pet

With emergency assistance available for people during times of natural disasters, what about our pets? Here are some resources from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to plan for your pets safety.

Not Taking 'No' for an Answer: Is It Ever a Good Idea When Jobhunting?

Is there such a thing as applying for too many jobs, or applying too many times, at one company? Yes and no.

A Vote for the Second Syllable

Are changes in pronunciation now an option or are they incorrect?

POLITICS: We Don't Have to Live Like This

Are you happy with the way things are going in our country? I'm not. Do you think they can be better? I do - but only if we elect Mitt Romney and reverse the precipitous decline of the Obama years.

Why the Unemployed Make the BEST Employees

Some employers think that people without jobs make worse new employees than people with jobs. This is a ridiculous generalization that only does more harm to the long-term unemployed.

Why I'm 'Holding Out' for a Full-Time Job

It may be easier to get a part-time job these days than a full-time one. I just don't think that a part-time job (or two, or three) is the best option for me.

Don't Be Fooled About Jobs: No Change in U-6 – “Real” Unemployment Rate is Still 14.7%

Despite the Democrat spin you're hearing, the real unemployment picture for September was no better than in August.

Are the Long-Term Unemployed “Damaged Goods”?

Unemployment -- is it "catching"? Worse, does it make us "rejects"?

Just the Economic Facts: Use Your Head, not Your Heart, When You Vote on Nov. 6

Let's review the current state of our country after President Obama's four-year effort to "turn things around." Do you think he's earned another four years? In my view, the facts say "no."

Dropping Your Alarm Monitoring

There's a growing trend, in today's economy, to drop alarm monitoring from the family budget. But there is a way, to monitor your home security system yourself.

Republican Voter Suppression Laws: Political Artifice At Its Most Shameful

Conservative Republicans have enacted hundreds of voter restriction bills to prevent young people, the elderly, the poor, and especially people of color from going to the polls in November.

Feeling Angry About Unemployment

Anger comes with the territory when you're unemployed. Channel that anger by letting everyone know what unemployment is doing to us. We're real people, not numbers and percentages.

The Federal Reserve Acted Decivisely; Now Where's Congress?

The Federal Reserve acted decivisely to reduce unemployment over the next few years with QE3. Now it's time for Congress to step up to the plate and pass President Obama's jobs bill.

Setting a Deadline for Finding a Job: Smart Strategy or Recipe for Disaster?

My new goal is to find a job by Christmas. I think that a deadline will give my job search more focus. But what happens if I miss the deadline?

A Philosophy Of Hope: We're All In This Together

What kind of country do you want to live in? A winner take all society or one that shares prosperity and responsibility?

When What You’re Doing Isn’t Working, Then It’s Time to Try Something Else

They've tried it their way for four years but the economy is still awful. It's time (past time, really) to try something else.

Labor Day Reflections

Congressional Candidate John Arvanites asks us to remember the word "Labor" in Labor Day.

Primary Education Teachers Offer Kindergarten Tips

Learn what you can do to help prepare your child, and yourself, for the transition to kindergarten.

Our Health: A Privilege?

Health care should be a right, not a privilege for the wealthy. The Romney/Ryan/Frelinghuysen health care plan will cost the lives of 45,000 Americans every year.

New Jersey Big League Sports Fall Softball Registration Now Open!!!

New Jersey Big League Sports is an adult social sports league that is offering co-ed softball. Come play with friends, meet new ones and have a good time.

Jeopardy: Political Promises

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen has signed the NO TAX PLEDGE, demanded by Grover Norquist, the right-wing GOP lobbyist/power broker.

Why I Decided to Turn Down a Job Interview

A potential employer invited me in for a job interview last week. I decided not to go. Why?

The Tsunami of Education

Final blog entry of People's Education Convention in Washington, D.C., August 3rd-5th, 2012

State Sen. Kevin O’Toole Likes Paul Ryan's Selection

State Sen. Kevin O'Toole comments on the choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate.

The Three R's of Political Extremism

The Romney/Ryan budget plan is radical, reckless, and rubber stamped by Rodney Frelinghuysen.

The Quiet Desperation of the Long-Term Unemployed

The long-term unemployed don't get a lot of attention, but we're still out here. I think it's easy for the media and politicians to avoid focusing on what's really happening to us. Why?