Clients of hypnotist Patrick Glancy can be assured of one thing: he won't be dressing up in a turban and asking them to look deep into his eyes.

Say, for instance, a smiley face on a renter's application. "Discrimination is not always immediately obvious, we have even seen codes, in one case smiley faces were

The scramble for unique ideas ramps up as Valentine's Day nears, but it never hurts to have a little help. If there isn't an idea listed

Soon the 30-inch knife, each end engulfed in flames, travels fluidly from hand to hand, into the air, behind Charlie's back, and under his legs. Charlie, at

In addition to an ongoing exhibit of holiday items ranging from dreidels to a Ugandan nativity scene, on each Saturday unique events from 1 to 4 p.m.

"My knees felt like water," she said. Later, though, she knew something had changed. "I was standing up straighter and looking people in the eyes more," she

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