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New Art Salon at Jewel Spiegel Gallery
Jewel Spiegel, known for fine custom framing, has transformed her gallery on the second floor at 30 North Dean St., in Englewood. Upon entering this ‘turn-of-the-century’ space you are instantly immersed in an atmosphere of times gone by. The French Salon style gallery is reminiscent of a Parisian ‘old print shop,’ its walls draped with framed prints, and its portfolios and bins filled with hundreds of images in every genre. The collection, dating from the 17th Century to the present, features a staggering selection of etchings, engravings, drawings and lithographs by artists famous and unknown. The works include a wide variety of subjects at all price points, suitable for the seasoned collector as well as the novice art lover. Stop by and enjoy this vast and captivating cornucopia of intimate images and take home a piece of history. Jewel and her professional staff will assist you in all aspects of design and archival framing for your new treasures. Treat yourself to a journey through Jewel Spiegel Gallery and let the beauty of past centuries enrich your present-day life.
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piritual healing means learning how to focus on what makes you feel good or better. It’s all about choices — choosing to release the old “stuff” that attracts undesirable energetic consequences and to replace it with positive thoughts, images, and activities.
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“You’ll create an internal positive energetic shift that leaves you feeling lighter, more peaceful, and more content,” says intuitive psychologist Susan Apollon, author of Touched by the Extraordinary, Book Two: Healing Stories of Love, Loss & Hope. Here are Apollon’s tips on how to find inner peace and let the sun shine in: Create Harmony and Balance through Breath Meditation Choose to start each day by practicing the breath meditation technique for 15 minutes: Visualize your breath coming in from God or the Universe, merging with you (your body, thoughts, feelings), and filling you with healing energy. On your out breath, visualize your breath gently nudging out all your negative or painful thoughts or images. Do this for a few minutes while waiting for an appointment, in the car, in your office, or in school. Feel your breath shifting you energetically, leaving you feeling greater warmth, relaxation, and peace. Become Conscious of Your Power through Journaling Choose to journal for 15 minutes a day about situations, times, and incidents when you could feel and/or were
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aware at some level of your power and how great it felt. Then note your fears, insecurities, their roots, whether they make sense or are completely irrational, and how they have stolen your power. Finally, write of ways in which you can begin to reclaim your power (via actions, self-dialogue, affirmations, breath, meditation, taking courses, getting counseling assistance, etc.).
and so forth—helps us co-create that outcome. “When you create a mental image of, for example, angels holding up the airplane that your son is traveling on, it helps you feel a sense of confidence instead of a sense of worry and fear,” explains Apollon. “Obviously, you feel better. And when you feel better, you vibrate at a higher level, which attracts good things to you.”
Affirm Your Power throughout the Day Write affirmations and both visualize and feel the power within you as you daily make these high-vibrational statements to your cells: I Am worthy, I Am wise, I Am beautiful, I Am intelligent, I Am compassionate, I Am loving, I Am forgiving, I Am strong, I Am lovable, As I breathe in, I Am a part of God, I Am always protected and watched over, I Am that I Am. I Am, I Am, I Am! Write them on sticky notes and place them all around to remind you of your power, with I Am … everywhere.
Perform an Act of Compassion, Caring, Kindness, and Service Daily Choose to Make a Difference. Choose any activity in which you do something for another person or group of people with authentic feelings of compassion and love. This needs to be more than signing a check. Do a physical deed that impacts on the quality of life of another person or being, whether it’s bringing dinner to one who is shut in or helping the elderly, blind, or others in need of assistance.
Choose Forgiveness Choose to consciously detach from and surrender to the Universe any attachments to old hurts, resentments, betrayals, and so on. Bring to mind the person or issue that creates pain for you, then Face it, Embrace it, Breathe it out, and Choose to say I forgive you or I surrender you to God, Source, or the Universe, because I choose to move on with my life. Remember to forgive another for you and not for him or her. “Visualize a cord between you and the person with whom you have issues and see yourself cutting the cord,” suggests Apollon. “Feel the relief. Visualize your power returning to you.” Practice the Art of Visualization Envisioning what you want is a tremendously powerful technique. Because we think visually, picturing what we want in our mind’s eye—good health, Divine protection for ourselves or our children, May - June 2011
Choose to Be Inspired Choose to read or listen to materials that inform, soothe, entertain, and connect you with your own soul. Apollon’s own book, Touched by the Extraordinary: An Intuitive Psychologist Shares Insights, Lessons, and True Stories of Spirit and Love to Transform and Heal the Soul, is one such work. It’s available with a set of CDs on which Apollon reads the book in its entirety. Others she recommends include: Conversations with God, The Secret, Many Masters, Many Minds, Messages from Water, works by Deepak Chopra or the Dalai Lama, and similar books and CDs. “It’s amazing how reading and listening to inspirational works can keep you on track with your spiritual practice,” reflects Apollon. “It’s good maintenance and it can yield all sorts of insights you’d never gain otherwise.”
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or years, online dating seemed to carry a stigma around with it. Couples who met online told edited versions of their “how we met” story, and girlfriends kept their dating profiles secret. But now, as people are spending more time on line, looking for a mate in the cyberspace has become the norm.
“When it comes to dating, the Internet has broadened and widened the playing field and deepened the pool,” says Dr. Joy Browne, author of Dating For Dummies®, 3rd Edition. “Literally thousands of folks are out there just waiting to click or be clicked on — you just have to know how and where to connect — and understand the ‘rules’ before you venture online.” So how do you enjoy and profit from this brave new world? Dr. Browne says that there are eleven simple dos and don’ts that will help you to maximize your online experience and have you on the way to finding your perfect match. Be precise When writing an Internet personal ad or filling out an online dating questionnaire, it’s useful to pretend that you have to pay by the word, whether you actually have to pay for it or not. In the bad old days, personal ads were charged by the word. These days most profiles are unlimited in terms of words once you’ve May - June 2011
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paid your membership fee. Don’t allow this freedom to encourage you to blather. Be as specific as possible. “The trick here is to be focused enough to winnow the field and be honest and compelling without being so narrow that nobody on the face of the earth could ever meet your criteria,” she says. “You want your ad to be honest, compelling, eye catching, sane, reflective of who you are, and different from everybody else’s efforts.”
you, so it should be a good headshot of you alone. • Women, don’t be tempted to be too sexy in your picture, because unless you’re looking for a one-night stand, you’re going to send the wrong message. The same type of info applies to guys; keep your shirt on.
Make your English teacher proud Check and then double-check your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Use an appropriate photo Nothing will make you look more like a doofus than misspelled While you don’t neceswords or incorrect grammar sarily have to post a picture in your ad. with your description, the You want “Have somebody proofnumber of responses inread your ad,” advises creases dramatically like by your ad to Browne. “Ask a discreet a factor of eight — if you friend to read your listing. do. Browne suggests using be honest, Another set of eyes will ofthe following tips when compelling, ten catch something you’ve including a picture with missed.” your profile: eye catching, • Use a fairly recent picKeep the fibs to a ture. sane, reflective minimum • Don’t be tempted to use While it’s best to be comyour cute friend’s picture or of who you pletely truthful, if we’re your brother’s bar mitzvah being honest, we know no picture. are, and one ever truly is. Browne • Avoid flattering glam shots because you want different from says that on an Internet dating site, age, weight, very little discrepancy beeverybody and sexual history tend to tween the picture and what be the general minefield of you really look like. (You else’s. fibbing. She suggests using don’t want your date to the following guideline for receive any nasty shocks!) any online white lies: It’s much smarter to elicit a • Your age should certainly be within comment such as, “My goodness, you’re much better looking in person!” instead several years of your actual age. Everyof, “Oh my God, is this what you really body is allowed to shave a year or two, but no decade reductions. Beware of saying look like?” • Don’t even think about using a picture things like “salt and pepper hair” if you of yourself with your arm around some- haven’t had any hair on your head since body of the opposite sex, and if you’re dirt was invented. • Make sure any physical description thinking about cutting the person out or pasting someone else’s face on the body, roughly correlates with what your mirror fuhgetaboutit. A picture with a friend is reflects, not what your heart desires. • Beware of women who use “code” and also a mixed message. • Be careful about using props like a say they’re “voluptuous,” which translates dog, a boat, or a fancy car. This is about into “35 pounds overweight.” Be honest May - June 2011
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about who you are. If you’re a little heavy, then say, “I’m a little heavy. I can live with it. Can you?” This is a much better approach than lying about your weight. Remember: Sooner or later the intent is to meet face to face, and neither of you should be unpleasantly surprised. • As for sexual history, don’t go there! Your indiscretions are best forgotten or dealt with in the confessional or therapy, but certainly not on a website with strangers. Provide only a cell phone number When you are connecting online, it’s best to keep in mind that any person who found you on the Web is a stranger. So don’t give your home phone number, which Browne warns that someone could use to track to your address. “Practice safety first by giving out only your cell phone number, which also offers the protection of caller ID, an off switch, and mobility,” explaines Browne. “A cell phone allows you to be anywhere without anyone knowing where you are. In the worst-case scenario of a lunatic or a stalker, you can always get rid of the phone if you need to.” Date within a 25-mile radius You may be one of those people who look for potential dates on vacations or planes, or with someone who is traveling through town. But Browne warns that you should be weary. Long-distance relationships are initially thrilling but soon become poisonous because they’re often more fantasy than reality. Have people met other people on bike trips through Provence? Yes, but leave that happenstance to happenstance. When you’re investing in the specific intent to find somebody, be reasonable and sensible and play the odds. “Find somebody who is in your zip code if possible, your area code preferably, and your time zone certainly, so that you can actually get to know each other and develop an emotional and physical intimacy. Dealing with someone who is May - June 2011
GU (geographically undesirable) is an avoidable hassle.” Meet publicly and make sure someone knows where you are Remember that the person you meet online is a stranger. “Meet in a public place and make sure that somebody you know and trust is aware of your whereabouts. Practice a modicum of sensible behavior. In real life, you wouldn’t go off with strangers, and this is indeed still real life — with the computer as intermediary,” says Browne. Don’t stay online too long before a meeting Studies show that looking at a computer screen gives you a false sense of intimacy with a resulting loss of inhibitions. When you’re dealing with strangers, as you are in online dating, inhibitions serve as a valuable and healthy function. So if you lose your inhibitions without knowing to whom you’re making yourself vulnerable, you put yourself in a careless and dangerous situation. “A week or two of fantasy fun is sufficient, and then it’s time to bite the bullet and actually meet face to face, with a brief pit stop at phone calls so you can at least be assured of gender and voice recognition. If you spend any more time in fantasyland, you’re creating an artificial sense of intimacy, which is very difficult to overcome. Remember that you want dating, not danger, as the eventual outcome,” she says. Never online date on an office computer If you don’t have a computer at home, invest in a cheap laptop, a used computer, or a smart phone, but don’t date online at the office, warns Browne. Keep your personal life and your office life separate. You may think that you’ve covered your tracks or that online dating after hours doesn’t count, but the headlines and dockets are full of folks who believed that email and computers are secure. 36
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Live within your means This is a big one and everyone should follow it. Budget your money and pursue a lifestyle you can afford. This will keep you of debt, help build wealth for the future, and — just as important — reduce anxieties about money. Plan for retirement This may seem ludicrous to someone in the early 20s, but if possible, now is the ideal time to start building wealth for retirement. If you start putting away 10 percent of your income for this big goal now, you’ll probably never have to increase that percentage. If you’re at a job with a 401(k) and a company match, take full advantage of the match. Otherwise, a Roth IRA is a smart move. Plan for the unexpected Start creating an emergency fund that would cover your basic living expenses for three to six months in case you enter a prolonged period of unemployment. Even May - June 2011
if your parents can be a safety net, you’ll relish the sense of independence that a nest egg can offer. Have health insurance! Mandatory, even for the healthiest 20-something. A bad accident or an unforeseen illness can be ruinously expensive. If you can get health insurance through work, perfect. If not, stay on your parents’ policy as a dependent (provided you’re single and under 26), thanks to the health care bill signed into law in March. Check with your insurance company or human resources department for details (the bill takes effect on Sept. 23, 2010). Shop around and find a policy. If you’re healthy, a high deductible policy should be inexpensive. Start a banking relationship Most of today’s college kids have checking accounts with ATM/debit cards attached, so they are familiar with how these work. If you need need a new account, look for a no-fee or very low-fee account (some
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of the online banks offer debit/ATM cards and charge no fees). And understand the rules about overdrafts, particularly the fees associated with them. Also get a credit card and begin building your credit history. Again, a no-fee, low-interest card is best but do not to carry a balance unless absolutely necessary. Understand the dangers of compound interest and make sure to read the fine print to see interest rates and penalties for late or missed payments. There are new rules about credit card disclosures designed to inform and protect consumers — and you can read about them at the Federal Reserve’s website (www.federalreserve.gov/ consumerinfo/wyntk_creditcardrules. htm).
very low-paying field, you might be eligible for a new program that lowers monthly payments. (Check out http://studentaid. ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/ english/IBRPlan.jsp for more details.)
Start repaying student loans If you took out student loans, find out the mechanism for repayment and when repayment should begin. Like credit card debt, you don’t want to become delinquent on a payment. By the way, if you’re going into a
You’re in control of your financial destiny Part of being a grown-up is being financially responsible. Once you’re gainfully employed, you’re in control. You can choose to live within your means (or not) as
learn about the financial markets If you are starting to save part of your paycheck, you should become acquainted with the basics of investing. For example, the instruments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds and exchange traded funds), the concept of risk versus reward, and the importance of diversification and asset allocation. Don’t expect to become an overnight expert; you’re really just sowing the seeds for further learning.
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well as choose to save for your retirement (or not) — but you will have to live with the consequences. Most college grads (and even younger kids) are interested in personal finance — knowing about money and how to use it is part of being an adult, and they’re eager to be independent. Get started on these
necessities and understand the importance of financial responsibility. Being irresponsible can have seriously negative consequences; just as important, knowing how to handle money can really boost your confidence and help you achieve your life goals. Good luck! ∆
12 WAYS TO RENEW YOUR SPIRIT — From Pg. 18 each day and take action toward the creat- thanks for it; as you say it, picture it and ing of at least one intention. For example, appreciate it. if you intend to get a degree, contact the Love Yourself First; universities of your choice and ask for a Then Love Others catalogue; then make an appointment to speak with the admissions department or Pampering yourself may seem like odd heads of programs in which you are inter- spiritual advice, but Apollon swears by ested. Each evening, before sleep, consider it. Choose to love yourself every day by several possible intentions for the follow- devoting at least a half-hour to an hour or ing day — or future. Write about these the more doing something for yourself. Find following morning — or the same evening, your passion and pursue it! Perhaps you if desired. As you visualize your intention, might want to take a bath, get your nails feel excited about fulfilling it. done, visit with a friend for lunch, coffee, or breakfast, take a class, learn to play an Create a Sacred Space instrument, or go shopping and buy yourfor Prayer self something pretty or frivolous. Create a sacred space in your home or “People tend to think they ‘should’ deny office. On a small table or part of your desk, themselves and lavish attention on others, have a candle, a picture of a loved one, or but they’re wrong,” says Apollon. “You even a lovely figurine or crystal. Use a soft are God’s creation just like everyone else. blanket or a small, pretty rug or mat to cre- Why wouldn’t you honor yourself? You ate feelings of warmth and sacredness. In really can’t love others if you don’t first your sacred space pray daily, expressing love yourself. You are your most significant gratitude and/or asking for assistance or other. Do not forget this — ever!” on behalf of others in need of help. Smile, Laugh, Tell a Joke or “Of course, you don’t have to limit Funny Story yourself to your sacred space,” says Apollon. “Know that you can pray anywhere. Watch a funny movie or video, dance The simplest prayer — Please, help me — is your favorite dance, or listen to your faoften the best.” vorite music that makes your heart sing. Laughter and music are good for the body, Remember Your Blessings for raising your energetic vibrations, and Choose to show gratitude when you for you. Remember, you are here for joy. address your higher power, be it God, Choose what makes you feel joy and you the Universe, your angels, Jesus, Mary, shall attract good things to you. Buddha, or any other deity. Thank you “Spiritual healing feels good,” reflects is a high vibration. Throughout the day, Apollon. “Yes, it takes work and practice, express appreciation for every one of your but it’s not some tough, rigorous disciblessings. Visualize each blessing and give pline. Why else would we do it?” ∆ May - June 2011
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Lifestyle Buzz The Garia Car for Leisure and Street Use The Garia, the luxury golf and leisure car designed and developed in Denmark is now available for street use. The Garia LSV has a maximum speed of up to 25 mph. and offers several luxury upgrades, including a built in refrigerator. www.garia.dk.
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If you’re on carpool duty, take advantage of that “free” time spent waiting in line. Next time you grab your keys to pick up the kids, take along a notebook, pen and maybe even your checkbook and get a few things crossed off your list before you even utter the words, “How was May - June 2011
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The ‘It’ Fashion List By Sharon Mosley
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f you’ve been waiting to buy some easy and breezy fashions, here are this season’s top trends:
Wide leg pants With skinny jeans and leggings ruling the top 10 trend list for the past few seasons, it’s no wonder that the newest pants are headed in a totally different direction. Think ‘70s and going with the flow ... high waists and all. The suit Menswear is back in a big way. And once again, matching pantsuits and skirt suits are chic and sleek. This is an easy way to dress girls, snap them up! The sport jacket A little slouchy and oversized, like your boyfriend’s casual favorite, this new jacket tops off preppy basics — chinos and V-neck sweaters — or more dressy options, such as short skirts and sheer tops. Long skirts From maxis that sweep the floor to calflength hemlines, skirts are going longer and longer. Remember to choose soft fabrics and top them off with crocheted sweaters or fitted tunic tops.
bit garden party and a little bit Studio 54, this is one-step and no-fuss dressing at its best. Sheer anything Don’t worry, you can always cover up a little bit, but sheer tops, skirts and dresses are perfect for summer. Whether it’s a lacy shift or an organza skirt or a long and flowing transparent maxi dress, layer on other pieces in the “appropriate” places and have some fun with this diaphanous trend. Billowy blouses Part of the “pajama” trend — clothes that are loose and easy — these blouses often have ruffles or drape in gentle folds over satiny pants. It’s a great spring look when teamed with jeans. The A-line coat Think ladylike and ‘60s, but forget the pillbox hat. This boxy, little structured coat is one of the season’s most interesting ways to cover up on those still-chilly days. Buy one in a bright color (how about a citrusy coral?) and pop it over everything.
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Intense color Forget soft pastels for now. Instead, choose one new piece or a new pair of shoes or a handbag in a bright neon or electric color. One color-saturated jacket or skirt will usually give you this season’s color fix, but many designers kick it up a notch and combine many colorful elements in the same outfit.
Don’t be afraid to be daring! Head-to-toe white If bright colors are TOO intense for you, then how about going for a whiteout? From white handbags to white sandals to white cropped jeans and even white pantsuits, this crisp palette is coming on strong as an alternative to all black. ∆
THE CUPID IN YOUR COMPUTER — From Pg.24 “Not only will most companies object Don’t rely on humor strenuously to your doing personal stuff,” or sexual innuendo continues Browne, “but they also have acYou never know how strangers will cess to anything done on their equipment. interpret something as individual and Your activity leaves electronic records and might be against corporate policy. Best not personal as humor. Senses of humor can to risk your job while searching for love differ greatly depending on a person’s online. Work is about competence; any- gender, age, culture, mood, ethnicity, or thing that interferes or implies anything the context in which the humor is used. You can be charming and witty, but be else is a no-no.” careful of innuendo or humor until you Don’t get seduced in online have eyeball-to-eyeball contact. That way, “shopping” you can make sure that what you’re saying One of the most dramatic good news/ is going over the right way. “Above all, you should remember this: bad news scenarios of Internet dating is that there are just so many options. Cer- Like dating outside in the ‘real world,’ tainly that’s the major reason to indulge, online dating should be fun!” concludes but beware the seduction of the “Gee, I Browne. “It should be about finding wonder who’s around the next e-mail cor- someone who shares your goals, values, ner” phenomenon. If you find somebody and interests. Play it smart but keep an open mind. you like and you’ve had a half a dozen dates, you may want to consider going In the end, it doesn’t matter how you met offline for a while. You know that you your Mr. or Ms. Right. It only matters that can resurrect your profiles if things don’t you did!” ∆ work out. MAKE GOOD USE — From Pg. 33 you’ll be on your way to perfect manners in 15 minutes flat. Catch Up With a Friend Whether it’s by phone or a quick e-mail or text, it’s a great chance to catch up with a friend without the distractions of home and family. May - June 2011
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ccessories are the extras that give our wardrobes personality each season, so what’s “old” is new again! They instantly transform that pair of jeans and T-shirt from last year. They dress up the suit that we wear to work every week and make our favorite little black dress come alive. Here are a few of the “it” accessories to put on your shopping list this season: A floppy hat Paying homage to the ‘70s, designers go for the dramatic, which means big hats with oversized brims -- perfectly chic and perfect for keeping skin protected from the sun at the beach or on city streets. The elevator platform Another favorite is the wedge platforms that sport wooden, raffia or cork heels. And there are plenty of low-heeled wedges to choose from, too, if you’re not fond of heights. The floppy hat from Banana Republic makes a statement. Photo courtesy of Gap Inc. May - June 2011
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In The Swim By Sharon Mosley
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ove it or hate it. Swimsuit season is almost here. You can cover it all up or figure out a way to accentuate the positive and have a great time.
Let’s face it, we all have figure flaws, so let’s figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to baring it all ... well, almost! “The first decision is whether to wear a one-piece or two-piece suit,” says Jill Martin, fashion expert and author of “Fashion for Dummies.” “What you choose depends on what you’re comfortable in and what body part you want to show off or hide,” she says. “Get a one-piece suit if your belly
is an area that you don’t feel comfortable revealing.” Here are some of Martin’s tips for choosing a swimsuit that fits your body style: Small-busted The bandeau top or triangle top looks great on you (and many suits now come with padding if you want an extra boost!). Also, a cute suit with ruffles on top helps accentuate the chest area. Any detail on top helps give the illusion that you’re more curvaceous. These tops are available in either a one-piece or two-piece style, so you can choose which look you prefer. Large-busted If you have larger breasts and want to wear a two-piece suit, try ones that have more supportive straps. The bra-style bikini top is a very good choice for you as is the halter-top suit. These both flatter and support you in the chest area. If you prefer to wear a one-piece suit, look for one with straps that provide the support you’re looking for. Three tiers of ruffles add volume to the bust.
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Bottom-heavy Play up your top in order to even out the proportions. Choose either a one or two-piece suit with a top half that attracts all the attention. Separates — where the top has thicker straps or a colorful print and the bottom half is a dark solid that flatters — are always a good choice. Or try a color block one-piece with lighter colors on the top and darker ones on the bottom. Avoid boy short bottoms, which emphasize and attract attention to your derriere. Accentuating your cleavage is a good way to divert attention from other areas. Short legs Choose a suit that’s cut high at the hip to make your legs look longer. A plunging neckline also creates a more vertical look. Vertical stripes serve the same purpose. Long torso Go for horizontal stripes. A two-piece suit breaks up your midsection. If you wear a one-piece, try one with cutouts, which break up your torso. And don’t be afraid to add splashes of color to keep eyes from looking at you in a straight up-and-down manner. Thick waist If your hips and waist are about the same size, wear a two-piece suit with bright colors, so there’s a clear definition between your two halves. Choose bottoms that sit low on your hips (these add a lengthening effect), and try to find a suit that has some bows or other adornment at the hips to differentiate your hips and waist.
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Plus-sized Dark colors are the best. A streamlined one-piece in a dark color makes you look longer and leaner. Try an interesting neckline, maybe one that’s deeper rather than rounder, as it creates more of an illusion of length and draws attention to your chest area. Cover-ups Hey, we all need them at times. Martin suggests buying one of the most versatile cover-ups: a sarong. “The great thing about a sarong is that you can use it in several ways, depending on which parts you want to cover,” she says. “Tie it above your chest, like a bath towel, and it covers you entirely without being too hot or looking out-of-place. If you just want to cover your lower half, tie it at your waist. Sarongs are so easy to put on and take off. You can even use it to lie on at the beach when you take it off!” ∆
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Solar Landsc
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s gorgeous and inviting as a garden is during the day, it becomes a magical place at night if it’s properly lighted.
Garden lighting can illuminate a patio for entertaining, showcase a dramatic planting or guide the way along a path. But installing landscape lighting can be time-consuming and costly. The lights themselves can be pricy, and a licensed electrician needs to do the installation on all but the simplest do-it-yourself kits. Solar-powered lights just might be the answer. They’re reasonably priced, simple to install and safe to use. They can be moved easily as your landscape changes, May - June 2011
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brighter light. Today’s solar cells and rechargeable batteries are also more efficient, and the prices of both are coming down. Rechargeable solar batteries now use nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) rather than nickel-cadmium (NiCAD). NiMH batteries stand up to more charge cycles, last longer and can finally be disposed of without harming the environment. For best effect, you must match landscape lights to their application. First, walk the property and develop a lighting plan.
Consider how you use your yard. Do you entertain outdoors or sit on a deck? Are you concerned about the safety of pathways? Are there a few favorite focal points you want to highlight? There are three basic landscape uses for solar lights: pathway, accent and spotlighting. Pathway lighting illuminates driveways, walkways and steps, and marks the edges of areas like ponds and patios for safety. These lights come attached to ground stakes, hang from hooks or 52
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Perennials 101 Perennials are economical because if you plant them once in growing conditions they prefer, they will bloom year after year. These hardy plants die down to the ground each year, survive the winter on food stored in underground stems and return the next year. Perennials typically
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resident John F. Kennedy loved his rocking chair so much that he would take it on Air Force One when he travelled. Prescribed by his doctor to release tension in his bad back, the president eventually bought many rockers to use in all his homes. “What most are unaware of is that rocking helps ADD/ADHD children and adults stay on task.” He has placed his Carolina rockers in airports including the Greensboro (N.C.) Airport to alleviate travel-related stress. One hundred of the company’s white No. 970 Lumbar Rockers are in the Philadelphia International Airport, an appropriate location because Philadelphia was the home of the American Windsor rocker, which some say was the first rocker made in the Colonies. The Kennedy rockers retail for $299 and are sold in L.L. Bean’s Maine flagship store. The hardwood oak frame has a hand-woven rattan back and seat, but you can add a cushion set for $89. They also come with a woven resin back and seat for outdoor use. The finishes are natural, dark harvest oak, black and white lacquer. This rock revival of sorts was evident during last fall’s International Home Furnishings Market in High Point. Kincaid Furniture Co. debuted several rockers, including the solid-pine Heritage Porch Rocker from its new Homecoming Col-
A North Carolina company, Troutman Chair Co., is the exclusive maker of the steam-bent rocker known as the Kennedy rocker. Troutman Chair, a family-owned business since 1924, is run by Champ and Jean Land. More than a place to perch and ponder, the rocking chair is being touted as effective therapy for everything from Alzheimer’s to constipation. Champ Land sponsors a website called Rockingchairtherapy. org. There you can find studies done by independent sources about the purported benefits of rocking for many ailments. “Many are aware that Jean King, a leading autism researcher in the ‘60s and ‘70s, recommended a rocker in the bedroom of every autistic child,” said Land, adding, The Kennedy Rocker. May - June 2011
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lection. The company also came out with a Gout Rocker in maple and birch with a padded footrest for the afflicted limb. Not all rockers look like they were made for porch living. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams introduced the very sleek, very comfortable Ryder Rocking Chair for more than $1,600. The mid-century modern-inspired leather rocker with a brushed-nickel metal frame will move the most sedentary sophisticate. Another new upholstered rocker is the Ninna by Cisco Brothers. Low, curved with a wood frame,
it sells for $2,240. Central Station Interiors, known for its wood and metal simplicity, came out with a short-backed, square profile rocker and ottoman. Also going for a more indoor look was Belgian designer Serge de Troyer, with his LG-3 rocker. It’s a low, barrel-back, buttontufted, rolled-arm rocker that was shown in leather with a zebra wood base. It is also available in linen and cowhide and retails for $3,395, depending on the material. These styles and more are rocking furniture showrooms this season. ∆
SOLAR LANDSCAPE LIGHTING — From Pg. 47 are flange-mounted, and primarily focus want highlighted. Their solar panels can be their medium-bright light downward. mounted away from the unit itself, to collect Accent lights generally define a place sunshine even if the fixture is in shadow. with a muted ambience that shows off One of the most striking uses for a spotnearby plantings, illuminates pergolas and light is uplighting into a tree. I find the built-in benches, or casts a gentle glow on branch structure of a mature tree to be like deck rails or posts. They’re usually in the a beautiful work of art. At night, with apmost noticeable locations, so choose a style propriate lighting, it’s even more dramatic. that complements your overall decorating Ordinary branches become exciting shapes scheme. and textures when lit from below. Lighting Some use amber LEDs for a warmer trees along your property line attracts the luminescence, or even flicker like candles. eye and makes the yard seem larger. When Watertight light spheres can float in a pool you spotlight a special area, place a few or pond. There are even solar string lights lower-intensity lights around it to create a that can be wrapped around fences or hung transition from a bright patch to darkness. like fireflies in trees. Modern solar landscape lights are a far Spotlights are the brightest solar lights cry from the dim, short-lived little flashand usually the most expensive. They cast a lights of yesterday. Their attractive styling, focused beam on plants, focal points, statu- long run-time and wiring-free, out-of-theary, entryways or other special features. box installation make them perfect for most They’re not especially decorative like accent any garden application. And with practical lights, so tuck them behind plants, rocks and beautiful landscape lighting, you can or small structures so they cast light and stay outside and play in the garden a whole draw your eye directly to the element you lot longer. ∆ PERENNIALS — From Pg. 49 Go native Native perennials can save you energy and money, and save the environment some stress, too. Native plants require less water and maintenance than lawns. The only maintenance you’ll need is an annual trimming of last season’s dead stems. You won’t need repeated applications of water or fertilizer. Properly planted and with an May - June 2011
annual topdressing of compost, natives should be happy and disease-free. Decisions, decisions Deciding what to plant can be difficult because there are so many wonderful choices. If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend visiting a knowledgeable garden center to ask questions. And don’t overlook the plant tags. They’re often full of useful information
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Dust Mites: A Household Health By Rallie McAllister, M.D.
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The dust mite is a major contributor to asthma and allergy symptoms, but most folks aren’t allergic to the mites themselves - it’s their droppings that cause the problem. The average mite takes up to 20 potty breaks a day, making dust mite feces one of the most common allergens worldwide. The dust mites themselves are eightlegged creatures with tiny, transparent bodies. Their diet consists largely of shed human skin cells and other debris typically found in house dust. If you’re not taking special precautions to eradicate them, it’s highly likely that your home is occupied by millions of dust mites. They burrow their way into your bedding, curtains, carpets and wall coverings. The bedroom is a popular hangout for dust mites. They love mattresses and pilMay - June 2011
lows, fluffy comforters, and fuzzy stuffed animals. Some experts speculate that after just a few years of use, a typical mattress may be inhabited by as many as 100,000 to 10 million dust mites. Since most of us spend a lot of time in the bedroom, it’s probably the best place to begin waging the war on mites. Start with a vigorous spring cleaning. Bedrooms and closets should be thoroughly cleaned and vacuumed once a week to remove dust. Dust mites and their waste materials are so tiny that they can pass right through standard vacuum cleaner bags and return to the air. Fitting your vacuum cleaner with a double-layered micro-filter bag or a highefficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter is an excellent investment. 54
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If exposure to dust mite dung makes you cough, sneeze or wheeze, it’s a good idea to wear a mask while you clean. If you’re highly allergic, you’ll need to invest in an airtight bubble suit or try to persuade someone else to do your chores for you. Since most mattresses and pillows can harbor millions of mites, it’s wise to cover them with specially designed mattress covers and pillow cases that are dust proof and impermeable to allergens. If you’ve had your pillow for a couple of years, chances are that its fluffy innards consist mostly of dust mites and their feces. To minimize the mite population in your pillow, it’s best to choose one made of synthetic materials, wash it weekly and replace it yearly. If your pillow won’t stand up to regular washing in hot water, you can pop it in the freezer for a day or two to kill the mites, then fluff it in a clothes dryer to remove their little corpses. Mites like your clothing almost as much as you do. Clothes that aren’t cleaned at least monthly can harbor roughly 20 times more mites than those that are washed on a regular basis. If you can’t bear the thought of doing all that laundry, wrapping your clothes in plastic and keeping your closet doors shut will help reduce your exposure. In other parts of the house, mites typically reside in fabric wallpaper, upholstered furniture and Venetian blinds. Be on the lookout for dust mites in the kitchen: They like to set up housekeeping in bags of flour and on the tops of canned goods. Since dust mites depend on moisture in the air to survive, reducing the humidity in your home can help. Mites thrive in warm temperatures with a relative humidity of about 60 percent. Using a dehumidifier and increasing the ventilation in your home can make conditions far less favorable for them. If you or a family member is allergic to dust mites, it’s likely that someone will end up doing a lot of laundry. Most experts recommend washing clothes, 74 May - June 2011
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Tuning Our Gait Knee Osteoarthritis By Dr. David Lipschitz
This aggravating condition can cause disability, pain, difficulty with movement and other activities, and a poorer quality of life. In particular, osteoarthritis of the knee affects as many as 20 million Americans. In a recent report in Nature Reviews Rheumatology, researchers reviewed the role of mechanical and exercise approaches to improve symptoms and reduce the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. Data clearly show that the way we walk is a major factor leading to the arthritis. The process of walking — though generally unappreciated — is a highly coordinated activity. Maintaining proper, physiological movements of your hip, knee and ankle joints can drastically reduce your risk of disease.
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Walking is associated with outward foot upward by 5 degrees to 15 degrees, movement of the leg below the knee, have been shown to dramatically relieve referred to as adduction. The more this symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. In occurs, the more pressure is put on the addition, knee braces can help improve inside of the knee. Over time, increased gait and reduce pressure on the knee. pressure leads to damage and osteoar- Worn throughout the day and for periods thritis develops.Walking with our toes as long as 12 months, these braces can pointing straight or inward is associated help reduce pain and improve mobility with a higher risk of osteoarthritis than in a substantial number of patients. For walking with our toes pointing outward. greatest results, the patient must comWith each step forward, the ankle and foot pulsively wear the brace. Sadly, for many bends upward, known as eversion, which adults, the bulky nature of the brace and difficulties putting it on make this therapy removes pressure from the knee. While walking, it turns out that the impractical. Finally, gait training and amount of adduction, ankle muscle strengthening by an and foot movement and the expert physical therapist is way we point our toes are A careful critically important. Initially, greatly affected by the shoes careful evaluation of gait we wear. Observations show evaluation awill provide guidance for the that wearing high-heeled most appropriate footwear shoes increases adduction by of gait will and insoles. Gait training can 18 percent to 23 percent and help assure that toes point prevents the ankle from movprovide out and that adduction is ing upward by 90 percent. minimized. Not surprisingly, the need guidance Exercises to strengthen the for knee replacement surgery for the most muscles that support the knee is much more common in and improve gait assure miniwomen than in men. appropriate mal inappropriate pressure High heels are not the only on the knee. culprits for poor walking mefootwear As the disease progresses, chanics. Comfortable thickmechanical abnormalities and soled supportive shoes are and insoles. pain can become very severe not particularly good for the and surgical replacement is knees, either. Thick, rigid the only option. While most soles prevent movement of the ankle while simultaneously promot- patients sing the praises of this operation, it must be emphasized that surgery ing adduction of the lower leg. So, what is the best shoe to prevent knee should always be a last resort. With aposteoarthritis? Amazingly, the best option propriate and conservative management is no shoe at all. Walking barefoot is most of osteoarthritis, you not only reduce the beneficial in improving the mechanics of need for surgery, but you also decrease movement. Consider shoes that mimic the potential of worsening disability and barefoot walking. These include thin- suffering. Remember, no surgery is 100 percent soled shoes, such as flat walking shoes or flip-flops. Thinner and more flexible soles safe or “easy.� The way we walk and our offer substantial benefits over thick-soled footwear affect the severity and level of disability caused by osteoarthritis. support shoes. The evidence is compelling that good Orthotics can offer another important solution to reducing pain and progres- choices and a commitment to prevention sion of osteoarthritis. Lateral wedge are the best health investments any of us insoles, which incline the outside of the can make. ∆ May - June 2011
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If you do it correctly, it is safe and effective. Do it incorrectly, quickly, ignoring alignment, and your knees may suffer. There are many variations of the lunge — arms raised overhead, lunges with weights, eyes closed lunging — but I suggest you start with this one and build from there once you develop balance, stamina and confidence. Throughout this entire sequence you should be listening to the sound of your breath, inhaling and exhaling through your nose, if possible: Stand And Extend Stand in a relaxed, erect posture, your feet shoulder-width apart. On the exhale, step your right foot forward a few feet. Adjust the distance so the soles of your forward foot and back foot are flat on the ground. Next, bend your front knee so it is aligned with your front foot, but don’t let your knee extend beyond your toes. That’s very important. Your back leg is your anchor. Roll up onto your toes on that leg, and keep it steady and strong. Balance and breathe, front and back. Squeeze both inner thighs and feel energy surging through your legs, up your spine, right into your heart center, aiming as high as the crown of your head. Enjoy this pose. Settle into it and take a few slow deliberate breaths. Do it with the kind of strength that comes from relaxation, not struggle. Hands to the Ground On an exhale, slowly bring both hands to the ground in front of you, on either side of your forward foot. Again, watch your alignment, and make sure your knees don’t extend beyond your toes. If
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you can’t comfortably reach the ground with your palms or fingertips, use yoga blocks or books on either side. Expand Across Your Chest Once you feel stable -- back leg energized, front knee bent at a 90-degree angle, balancing lightly on both hands -- gently lift your chest and feel your heart open to the sky, even just a fraction. That will help stretch the front of your body, across your sternum. To enhance the stretch, create a visualization. I like to imagine a kite opening to the wind. Inflate Across Your Back Keep your chest lifted and your heart open, and focus on your shoulder blades. Create space between your shoulder blades, stretching broadly across your upper back. To expand across your lower back, form a mental picture of where your kidneys are — one anatomical drawing is worth a thousand words — and exhale into them, right and left, blowing them up as though you were inflating balloons. Straighten Your Bent Knee Now for the real fun. Exhale, and in one motion, gently straighten your front leg and bring your hands up so they can rest on your hips. Keep your balance, and maintain your breath. If you wobble or fall out of the lunge, so be it. Laugh it off, and start over. Once you’re stable, lift and expand your chest and open your heart once again as you feel the action in your legs and torso, front and back. Your hips should be balanced — not tilted right or left — and facing forward, like two headlamps on 74
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The combination of a banana’s carbohydrates, simple sugars, starch and dietary fiber provides a rapid boost and sustained release of energy to help improve endurance and concentration. Our bodies convert foods into simple carbohydrates (sugars) for fuel, so the carbohydrates in a ripe banana, already in their simplest form, are easily digested. Yet a banana’s soluble fiber (3 grams) slows digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, leading to a more tempered and steady release of natural energy. The carbohydrates in a banana are both simple and complex, forming three natural sugars -- fructose (or fruit sugar, 4.9 grams), glucose (5 grams) and sucrose (2.4 grams) -- and giving the consumer instant and lasting energy. In addition to a banana’s being a good source of manganese, vitamin C (20 percent of the recommended daily allowance), vitamin B6 (25 percent of RDA) and dietary fiber (16 percent of RDA), each contains a gram of protein and small amounts of calcium and iron, among other vitamins and minerals. And bananas have no fat, cholesterol or sodium. A single banana is also a fantastic source of the mineral potassium (11 percent of May - June 2011
RDA). Potassium is involved in proper muscle contraction and electrolyte balance in blood and tissue cells, including in the heart. It is an essential mineral for protein synthesis and the building of muscle because it stimulates nerve impulses for muscle contraction. Potassium also is used by the body to convert glucose into energy, which then is stored and utilized by the muscles and liver. Potassium can reduce blood pressure and the risks of heart disease and stroke, and it assists in getting oxygen to the brain and enhancing mental clarity. An insufficient potassium level is one of the main causes of fatigue and cramping. Therefore, bananas have been used as nature’s prescription to prevent or relieve the following: tiredness, muscle spasms, stress, anxiety, heartburn and nausea. Some even believe the rubbing of the inside of a banana skin on the infected area of a mosquito bite can soothe the irritation and itching. Internet folklore has falsely reported that two bananas can provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout; even this wonder food cannot deliver that intensity. But a banana can provide a
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lift from afternoon drowsiness, enhanced mental performance or a dose of energy for moderate aerobic activity. Bananas’ carbohydrates also are used to replace the muscle glycogen (muscle sugar) used during exercise. Because bananas rank high among fruits in carbohydrates (26 grams) and calories (105), some people on low-carb diets avoid them. But as we’ve seen lately in Japan, where the “Morning Banana” diet is taking the nation by storm, bananas are helping people to lose weight. That is likely because of their prebiotic fiber and resistant starch, two compounds that can increase fat burning and lessen appetite. Similarly, the Dole Nutrition Institute has created the Go Bananas 2-A-Day Challenge, in
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which participants consume two bananas and a glass of water in the morning to jump-start their metabolisms and bolster weight loss. All of these benefits of bananas are yours for a fraction of the price of an energy drink. In fact, for the price of one of those herbal cocktails, you can get a bunch of bananas, and they are 100 percent natural with no side effects. When one even compares an apple with a banana, an apple has less than one-tenth of the vitamin C, less than half the potassium, less than half the protein and twice the carbohydrates of a banana. So if it’s true for an apple, it’s definitely true for a banana: A banana a day can keep the doctor away. ∆ 65
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Miami Gems The Biltmore And The Fisher Island Hotel & Resort Jane and Marius Rubin
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iami, a tropical paradise with pristine beaches, pulsating nightlife, and world class hotels has always been a magnet for visitors from all over the world. During the turn-of-the-century, the city was the winter playground of the elite who came to enjoy the balmy weather and socialize with their peers at the Biltmore hotel. If they were friends of William and Rosamund Vanderbilt, they vacationed on Fisher Island. Today, these historic properties, part of the prestigious Leading Hotels of the World, continue to attract sophisticated visitors who appreciate the ambiance and allure of such famous resorts.
The Biltmore
The Biltmore hotel rises like a fairytale palace in the middle of Coral Gables, a tony neighborhood of sprawling homes and tree-lined boulevards, minutes from downtown Miami. The cathedral-like lobby looks and feels like a soaring European castle. As you stroll along the colonnaded hall and the Venetian style courtyard, you can’t help but imagine the hotel’s heyday from the roaring twenties to WWII. The Biltmore’s glorious past comes to life through a collection of wall-mounted black and white photos of yesteryear’s royals, political figures, golf champions, and celebrities. Today, the Biltmore is a luxury resort offering acclaimed restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness center, an 18-hole golf course, and 10 tennis May - June 2011
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courts, on 150 acres of tropical landscape. One or the hotel’s most prominent features is its Italianesque swimming pool, the largest in North America. Once the site of extravagant aquatic shows and high diving demonstrations, the picture-perfect pool is an oasis of serenity, an ideal place to unwind with a book and a refreshing cocktail. The Biltmore features two fine dining venues, the excellent Fontana Ristorante, and the Palme d’Or, an award winning French gourmet restaurant, ranked as one of Miami’s best. Fontana features a classical menu of Italian favorites prepared to order in their open kitchen. Don’t miss the Fettuccine Integrali, a whole-wheat pasta with mushrooms, spinach, and sun dried tomato pesto. Complete your meal with a bottle of Barolo wine. Palme d’Or is an elegant, “white glove”
restaurant with a classic French menu. Start with the velvety lobster bisque, or the caramelized scallop with crispy sweetbread and a cauliflower cream. Continue with the roasted venison with Grand-Veneur sauce, or order some of their outstanding seafood dishes. The sumptuous Champagne Sunday Brunch is an event not to be missed. The tables are set in the inner courtyard around the Venetian fountain and along the Roman arches. Food stations are laden with fresh oysters on ice, king crab legs, lobster seviche, caviar, salads, carved meats, cheeses, and fruit. The dessert station is loaded with pastries, elaborate cakes, truffles, mouses, and crepes. The Biltmore also offers plenty of activities. Try a round of golf on its manicured course, play tennis, take a fitness class, work out at the state-of-the-art gym, or get pampered in their fine spa.
Biltmore’s Cooking Academy.
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Perched on the hotel’s seventh floor, the spa is a 12,000 sq. ft. Zen inspired sanctuary overlooking the manicured grounds. It offers a large selection of soothing massages, body wraps, scrubs, pedicures, manicures, and facials. Book the couples’ suite, an ideal place to relax and be pampered together with your loved one. Try the spa’s signature Chardonnay massage, performed with anti oxidant grape seed oil, designed to increase circulation, reduce tension, and revitalize the skin. The Biltmore is also home to a cooking academy that offers hands-on cooking lessons to small groups or to individuals who wish to hone their culinary skills. Call 800-915-1926 or visit www.biltmorehotel. com.
Fisher Island Hotel & Resort
In 1925 William Kissam Vanderbilt II, the great grandson of famed “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt, built his luxurious personal retreat on Fisher Island, a private 216 acre property in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. His Mediterranean-style mansion, surrounded by guest cottages, swimming pools, and lush landscaping, soon became a favorite winter escape where Mr. Vanderbilt and wife Rosamund entertained the luminaries of their time. Today, restored to its original grandeur, Fisher Island is an exclusive world-class residential community and club, home
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to jet setters, celebrities, and business leaders. It is a safe, serene paradise, only minutes away but a world apart from the hustle and bustle of South Beach and Downtown Miami. Access to the island, via private yachts or the Fisher Island ferry, is limited to residents, their guests, and visitors who stay at the Fisher Island Hotel & Resort. Once you arrive on the island, a hotel staffer in a golf cart greets you and leads you to the main lobby where you are welcomed with iced champagne and chilled juice. The hotel’s central building is the original Vanderbilt Mansion, now home to the intimate Garwood Restaurant and Lounge, elegant ballrooms, and a large courtyard shaded by a century old Banyan tree. Accommodations are in cottages and suites with bedrooms, living rooms, oversized baths, kitchenettes, and large terraces overlooking the bay or the lush landscape. Every unit also has a golf cart, the primary mode of transportation on the island. Hop on your own cart and start a tour of the property. Drive by the the-nine hole golf course (it can also be played as 18 holes), the tennis courts (two grass, fourteen clay and two hard surfaces), a cove beach with powdery white sand, (brought in from the Bahamas), two deep water marinas, elegant restaurants, outdoor bars, and a spa. Stop along the water’s edge and take in the spectacular views of the Miami and South Beach skylines. Also observe the island’s “wild life,” its marine birds, colorful peacocks, and even the big iguanas that bask in the sun on a rocky embankment. Fisher Island photos (from the top) Guestroom. Cabana at the beach club. Night at the beach. Catch of the Day at Café Porto Cervo. May - June 2011
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Life at the resort is tranquil and leisurely… al fresco dining, long walks around the island, a game of tennis, a round of golf, exercise classes, and soothing massages at the world class spa. Spend a day at the island’s beach club, sprawled on a cushy chaise under a shady white umbrella, or behind billowing white curtains in your private cabana. Raise your small flag and a waiter will bring you drinks or food from the open-air restaurant. For a refreshing swim jump in one the resort’s pools. The island offers indoor, outdoor, casual or elegant dining. Dine at Café Porto Cervo, an elegant, recently renovated Italian restaurant featuring excellent salads, pastas, and typical continental entrees. Try their catch of the day, or the breaded crispy veal chop, served flattened and topped with a heaping salad. For reservations call 800-537-3708 or visit www.fisherislandclub.com. ****** Both the Biltmore and Fisher Island are only a short distance from Miami’s South Beach, the hub of shopping, dining, nightlife, and culture. Stroll through the city’s Art Deco district and walk along famous Ocean Drive. Browse the designer shops along Collins Ave., dine al fresco in one of the many restaurants on Lincoln Road, or drive a few miles to the posh Bal Harbour mall. Take a walking tour of Little Havana with Miami Culinary Tours, (www. miamiculinarytours.com) and gain an insight into the history, culture and cuisine of this famous Cuban neighborhood. Also make sure to enjoy some of the city’s cultural offerings. Take in a performance of the acclaimed Florida Grand Opera (www.fgo.org), a ballet, or a show at the modern Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Don’t miss a New World Symphony concert at the recently opened Frank Gehry center. For additional information on Miami visit www.tropicoolmiami.com. ∆
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American Ballet Theater’s Spring Season
Gillian Murphy and Ethan Stiefel in Don Quixote
The American Ballet Theater opens its spring season at Metropolitan Opera House with a gala performance on May 16. The new season will feature world premiers by Alexei Ratmansky and Christofer Wheeldon, and the US premiere of a new work by Benjamin Millepied. It will also include seven full-length ballets such as Swan Lake, Giselle, and Don Quixote. Two guest artists, Natalia Osipova, a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, and Alina Cojocaru, a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, will dance with the ABT. Through July 9. www.abt.org.
Hotel Residences at Sutton Court Sutton Court, at 417 East 57th St., offers spacious and luxury furnished apartment suites for monthly accommodations. With the amenities of an upscale hotel and the comforts of a residential apartment home, the newly constructed suites are ideal for executives and long term guests. 212-935-3300, or www.suttoncourt.com.
Midsummer Night Swing Lincoln Center presents Midsummer Night Swing, a celebration of live music and dancing under the stars. The program features several music styles including big band, swing, Latin, African, soul and R&B. The price of admission includes a dance lesson. June 27 through July 16. www.lincolncenter.org. May - June 2011
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SD26 Restaurant and Wine Bar The venerable San Domenico Restaurant has been reborn as SD26, a modern and hip restaurant and wine bar at 19E 26th Street. Its cavernous interior, accented by soaring columns and warm colors, is an architectural masterpiece. The comfortably spaced tables overlook a huge open kitchen where Chef Matteo Bergamin creates delectable Italian/Mediterranean dishes such as porcini mushroom soup, whole wheat fettucine with wild boar ragu, and beef cheeks in Barolo wine. The restaurant has become popular with celebrities and trendy Manhattanites. 212-265-5959, or www.sd26ny.com.
‘21’ Club Introduces its Spring Menu ‘21’ Club, the landmark New York restaurant at 21 West 52 St., has introduced a spring menu featuring potato-crusted Chatham cod with king oyster mushrooms, striped bass with saffron potatoes, favas and okra, and mixed grill of game. Since the 1930s, ‘21’ Club has been the favorite restaurant of movie legends, sports figures, moguls, and presidents. The ceiling, loaded with toys and memorabilia from the restaurant’s illustrious patrons, adds a special allure to the clubby interior. The restaurant also showcases one of the largest collections of Frederic Remington’s sculpures and paintings. 212-582-7200, or www.21club.com.
Annual SoHo Arts Walk Over 20 galleries invite the public to the annual SoHo Arts Walk. Every 3rd Thursday, participating galleries will be opened from 11am-7pm. May 19 through September. For a list of galleries visit www.sohoartwalk.com.
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PLUNGE INTO LOUNGING — From Pg. 63 a car. To help your balance, focus lightly on one specific point at eye level. Smiling helps, too. Listen to the sound of your breath to keep your mind from straying. Return and Repeat After three to five breaths, slowly return to the starting posture. Don’t hurry. Move slowly and mindfully. Coming out of a lunge is just as important as going into it. Repeat this entire bend-and-straighten sequence several times before switching to the other leg. The details of how-to-lunge apply to all your exercises. Be conscious, don’t judge, listen to your breath, and follow the flow of your energy. You’ll never be bored. ∆
THE IT ACCESSORIES — From Pg. 45 Cerulean blue is a big nail color this spring, but for even more fun, try Chanel’s holographic “Black Pearl” for a big thrill.
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Brighten up your makeup Rim your lashes in purple or blue shadow or even metallic copper, and you’ve got some major drama going on. Trade out your red lipstick for a powerful pout in orange or pink, and you’re set. ∆ DUST MITES — From Pg. 56 bedding, stuffed toys and almost everything else made of fabric weekly in water that’s at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Washing and drying clothes and other items at relatively high temperatures effectively wipes out the mite manure, but some hearty mites can live on to spawn new generations. Soaking clothing and bedding in a mixture of one part laundry detergent to three parts eucalyptus oil before washing has been shown to kill about 95 percent of the mites present. Making your home completely mite-free is impossible, but the fewer you have, the better you’ll breathe. ∆ 74
Dining at Its Best Greek Taverna Mykonos — 238 Broadway (Rt. 4E.) Elmwood Park - The atmosphere and décor in this newly opened restaurant in reminiscent of a typical taverna. Rated ★★★ by the Record, Taverna Mykonos specializes in Hellenic cuisine, a melting of Greek and Mediterranean influences. The menu features healthy and seasonal selections including fresh fish, the highest quality meat and sun-loving fruits and vegetables. Greek products such as cheese, olive oil, herbs and spices highlight the cuisine. The full bar offers wines from Greece and the US. On-site parking. Serving lunch and dinner. 201-7039200. www.tavernamykonos.com.
Italian Amarone Ristorate – 63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck. Rated Excellent by Zagat and in the “Top 5” for Atmosphere by the Record. Amarone Ristorante is serving distinctive Northern Italian specialties such as Osso Buco, Roasted Duck and many varieties of homemade pasta. The menu also features fresh fish, poultry, and beef. Owner Nick uses the highest quality ingredients and all dishes are made to order. The atmosphere is warm and hospitable and prices are moderate. Full bar service, ample parking. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner daily. 201-833-1897. Café Italiano — 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs. The restaurant occupies the historic home of flamboyant 1920s NYC mayor, Jimmy Walker. The turn of the century architecture, combined with the fine Italian cuisine makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu features great selections, large portions and affordable prices. From the hot and cold appetizers, to the pastas, risottos, chicken, veal, seafood, beef and lamb entrees, you will find every item uniquely prepared and presented. End your
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meal with a cappuccino or sinful desert. A wine list at fair prices is now offered. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Available for private parties for up to 100 people. Ample Parking. Call 201-461-5041.
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★★★ — the Record
KANAME Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Fabulous Sushi Bar
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783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park (Across from Winston Towers)
open Tue.-Sun. — Take-Out available
ZAGAT Rated — Excellent The Record — Top 5 for Atmosphere
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Il Mulino — 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont. “You don’t have to break the bank for top notch Italian fare at this charming Dumont eatery.” All regular dinner entrées cost under $20 and Mondays thru Thursdays from 5 to 6pm the “Sunset Dinner” includes an appetizer, choice of soup or salad, entrée, fresh fruit and coffee or tea for $1395 - $1795. BYOB. Owner Jimmy, formerly of Cafe Italiano, will take care of you. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Party room up to 120. www.njdiningguide.com/ilmulino. 201-384-7767.
Japanese Kaname — 783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park. Rated ★★★ by the Record, Kaname is a favorite spot for Japanese food lovers, offering an extensive menu of traditional dishes and unique sushi & sashimi specialties. Sit at the Sushi bar and watch your host George create the most imaginative items using the freshest ingredients. If you haven’t tried Sushi before, George will assist you with your order. Portions are generous, the staff helpful and friendly. Cocktails, wine and beer are available. Ample parking in rear. Lunch Tue-Fri, dinner Tue-Sun. 201-886-0080. Koyama — 1034 River Road, Edgewater. After 81/2 years in Cliffside Park, Koyama has moved to a larger location in Edgewater. The restaurant is a favorite of those who love authentic Japanese cuisine. In addition to many selections of sushi and sashimi, the menu features traditional favorites such as shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, and an assortment of noodle dishes, all creatively prepared with the freshest ingredients. They offer pick up and drop off service for customers who don’t wish to drive. (Available in Fort Lee, Edgewater, Cliffside Park). Lunch Mon-Fri and Dinner Daily. Local food delivery service. 201-969-0202. 76
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★★★ — the Record
Seafood Oceanos Oyster Bar and Sea Grill — 2-27 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn (1 block off Rt 4W). Manhattan comes to NJ. Oceanos, features raw bar selections, whole Mediterranean fish and steakhouse specialties. There is a sit-down bar offering a list of sophisticated cocktails and an inviting patio for outdoor dining. Open for lunch Sun-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun, and the kitchen stays open late. www.oceanosrestaurant.com. 201-796-0546.
Turkish - Middle Eastern Samdan — 178 Piermont Rd., Cresskill. This casual, elegant restaurant has won the hearts of area residents and food critics alike. Samdan offers mouth-watering appetizers, kebabs, a large selection of Turkish delights along with regional delicacies and daily specials. Lunch Specials Mon-Sat $990, Early Bird Special Mon-Fri 4-6pm, 4 courses plus coffee $1995. Open 7 days. Sun-Thurs noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-10:30pm. Party Room for 80-100 persons. www.samdanrestaurant.com. 201-816-7343.
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Authentic Italian homestyle cooking with the finest ingredients. “Excellent” HHH — The Record
Best Value....
Even during these economic times, you Can Afford to Dine at Il Mulino! Join us for our Famous Sunset Dinner 4-Course Meal $ 1395 -$1795 Mon-Thurs 5-6 pm Sun 1-3pm
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Takeout Local Deliveries
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Beautifully Renovated
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Jim Lulani,
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1034 River Road • Edgewater
132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont
(opposite Admiral Walk)
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Best of FORT LEE The Bluffs - Gorgeous new construction Center Hall Colonial with approx. 7,500 SF of absolute luxury. 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bath, beautiful designer kitchen, 3 fireplaces, finished basement with sauna and exercise room, large deck overlooking professionally landscaped back yard. Superior craftsmanship and graceful architecture. Truly a masterpiece. Offered at $2,695,000. This elegant custom built Center Hall Colonial offers a designer kitchen with top of the line appliances, 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bath, 2 fireplaces, crow and base moldings throughout the house, home theater, manicured grounds, charming design, high quality construction. Offered at $2,345,000.
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Fort Lee, NJ –The most extraordinary complete g u t re n o v a t i o n f ro m floor to ceiling has been completed creating a sophisticated Manhattan style apartment second to none. This unique C-line spans the entire center of the building offering staggering views of the Hudson River and New York as well as sunset views towards the Ramapo Mountains. Stunning wide plank wood floors, smooth finish ceilings, modern millwork and solid doors. Custom built kitchen by Neff with modern wood cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Custom built bathrooms with the finest tile, hardware and accessories. Structural changes include a fully incorporated terrace, replaced windows, upgraded electrical, plumbing and HVAC. This is truly a must see masterpiece! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2,050¹ SF.
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