http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dr.+M.+Mastria Automotive Dr. M. Mastria Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=193948&ca=Automotive The drowsy driver has become more of a hazard as commutes become longer and more frequent. In fact, the term is now being used to identify a problem that has killed over 300 people in California alone since 2002. As we evolve into a 24 hour a day society and more workers join the long commute, the n... Food and Drinks Dr. M. Mastria Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=175673&ca=Food+and+Drinks No, this isn't a recipe for a drink. It's a recipe for life. We all come upon problems, either self-imposed or from elsewhere, often from the least expected places. Little or big, easily managed or seemingly devastating, they all can lead to growth and a path to the good life. When we're in the mids... Advice Dr. M. Mastria Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=175675&ca=Advice Can one be a good citizen and be successful personally as well? I'm sure the answer is "yes." "Yes" because a good citizen has the support of a community that gathers its strength from each individual in it. A community cannot be strong unless its citizens are strong. What makes a good citizen? Good... Self Help Dr. M. Mastria Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=158831&ca=Self+Help Fear is part of being on your growing edge. I'm not certain where this statement comes from. I'd like to take credit for it, but I think someone much wiser than I am said this. Most people consider fear an emotion to be avoided at all costs. Here, it is considered an indication of change and growth.... Advice Dr. M. Mastria Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=150722&ca=Advice Where do you stand? The earth is warming and polar bears will be extinct in less than thirty years. Agree or disagree. Gay people should have the right to marry, just like heterosexual people do. Agree or disagree. Illegal aliens have a right to be in the Unites States and partake of our benefits a... Family Concerns Dr. M. Mastria Sun, 14 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=52630&ca=Family+Concerns HOW IT ALL BEGAN Commuting to work is a modern phenomenon that began in earnest just after the Second World War and the development of Levittown, that community of houses that looked all the same and supplied housing for newly begun families of returning soldiers and their wives. To find tracts of l... Family Concerns Dr. M. Mastria Wed, 05 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=44561&ca=Family+Concerns Do you know a commuter who isn’t overextended because of the commute he or she must take to reach the office? Well then, you know someone who is using the tips outlined below. However they got there, any commuter who is at ease with their commute and not overextended because of the time and expense... Business Dr. M. Mastria Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=38976&ca=Business You would think corporations have enough to concern themselves about without also taking on the commute of their employees. How far someone lives from work should certainly be his or her own concern, shouldn’t it? Or should it? Over the years, studies and interviews have shown that the long distance... Self Help Dr. M. Mastria Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=38980&ca=Self+Help On the surface, this is a no-brainer – it’s everything about the commute itself. The time involved, the energy it takes, and - did I mention the time involved? Underneath it though, there are many other factors that go into making us feel drained during the commute, and they can be very different fo... Advice Dr. M. Mastria Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=33645&ca=Advice Balance can be hard to achieve with a long commute, a challenging career, families at home, recreational activities, education goals, and health concerns. Some areas will need more attention at times than others, but overall, what we are trying to achieve is a healthy balance so we can live a succes...