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Contents 14 Features 14 Do It Together 18 What Are You Doing To Your Child?

22 Bartering 26 Thinking About Inking?

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30 The Shoe Show: Top Shoe Trends 32 Men’s Fashion Trends 36 Fashion Accessories

30 On the cover “Sophie et Cloe”

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40 Lifestyles & Holidays 38 Lifestyle Buzz 40 Planning A Thanksgiving Dinner 44 Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.

Practice Defensive Dining 50 Warm Holiday Greetings Spread Cold-Causing Germs

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54 Making Sense Of The Gift Tax 56 Gift Ideas Decor 60 Picking The Perfect Sofa 64 How Professionals Design A Room 68 Heat Up Your Hearth

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70 Health And Fitness 70 Is Your Body Ready To Tackle Everyday Tasks?

74 Untreated Sleep Apnea Saps Energy And Life Quality

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76 Sick Of Stress? Perfect Time To Create A Calming Space Careers 80 Don’t Ask, Don’t Hire Travel 82 Mandarin Oriental Hotel, NYC 84 Travel Notes departments 86 NYC 88 News And Openings

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Contributors: Jan Denise, Cliff Ennico, Marilynn Preston, Sharon Mosley, Mary Carol Garrity, Rallie McAllister, M.D., Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, R.J. Ignelzi, Dr. David Lipschitz, Bob Goldman, Guy Raviv, Jane Rubin, Marius Rubin, Scripps Howard News.

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Buying Or Selling A Home In Today’s Market Requires A Team!

We Are Bergen’s Home Team P r i n c i pa l P l ay e r s Sheldon Neal — The Agent

Sheldon will relentlessly search the market and will not rest until you find your dream home or your dream buyer. He will keep you appraised of his progress at every step and will e-mail, text, call or hold your hand from the first meeting to the closing.

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Frank D. Samperi — The Lawyer

Frank’s legal practice is dedicated to Real Estate and has completed hundreds of successful transactions. He knows how to move the process along and to prod the other side into timely action. A detail oriented attorney, Frank is always available to answer your questions, even before the first offer is made.

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Craig P. Andriulli — The Money Man

Craig specializes in real estate financing for the last six years. He is up to date with the latest mortgage regulations and intricacies, and while his competitors complain about the tight money supply, he arranges solid financing for his customers.

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Do you work, eat and sleep at the same times?

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Together

By Jan Denise

You might look at celebrities and long-distance partners and wonder how they do it, but maybe you could just as viably wonder how you do it.

That is, if you were objective.

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dinner. Undress each other before you go to bed. Tie each other’s sneakers, or help each other stretch before you work out.

Squeeze the lemons together before you take a bath!

If you don’t spend time together by doing together what you have to do anyway, you might find yourselves crossing paths in the hallway – or the garage. You can make time to be present with each other by working it into your routine and that just might inspire spontaneous fun and getaways.

When you walk into a restaurant, hold hands. When you wake up, say good morning. When you say goodbye, kiss.

If you both listen to the news, listen to it at the same time. If you both read, do it on the same Some of what you’d time to sofa. do on a getaway, you can do every day.

1. Schedule dinner at the be present with In doing so, you create same time every night. It more opportunities to bond each other by doesn’t matter how often and grow in the same diyou actually eat at 7, what rection. Compatibility and working it into matters is that you have a intimacy aren’t set in stone. date – to keep or reschedule!

You can nurture them. your routine.

He can call and say, “Let’s A big part of that is achold off until 8, I’ll order cepting each other as you Chinese and pick it up on are. You can’t feel like the way home.” you’re on the same team 2. Schedule a time to go to bed and while you’re picking each other apart. On make it at least 30 minutes before you the other hand, if you work together in think you’ll want to go to sleep. Leave the kitchen, the gym or the yard, you can yourselves time to make love or trade a learn to appreciate how your differences 10-minute massage. How many times have strengthen the partnership.

Even if you’re at odds with each other you not asked for a foot rub because you were too spent to reciprocate? Don’t wait right now, spending time together with good intentions can help you start fresh. until you’re too tired.

Don’t underestimate what a little effort 3. Exercise together. If that doesn’t can do to raise your level of satisfaction work, walk together after dinner or before with your relationship or what a lack of breakfast. effort can do to lower it.

And don’t stop spending time on the 4. Take a bath together every Sunday wall as a therapist. You’ll begin to like while you sip homemade lemonade.

There are things you have to do and you what you see – a lot. Therapy works becan do them together. You can make them cause you commit to meeting regularly traditions to look forward to. Kiss before with an objective party! ∆ If you were a therapist on the wall in your kitchen, living room and bedroom, what in the world would you be thinking?

You’ve seen the ongoing analysis of famous couples walking down the sidewalk.

How he holds her hand, how she holds her purse, everything means something. And nobody’s in a better position than you are to know what your behavior means.

How often do you actually walk down the sidewalk together? How often are you in the same room together? How often do you look into each other’s eyes? Touch each other? Compliment each other? Nag each other?

If your initial observations (as an objective party on the wall) raise concern, start making changes – simple changes that seem like noMake brainers from a distance.

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The average child hears 432 negative comments versus only 32 positive comments on any given day.

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What Are You Doing To Your Child?

By Jan Denise

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hen you hold a newborn baby, you sense something God-like, even if you’re an atheist. A baby is untainted, sacred, perfect!

It’s important to hold that thought because incessant crying can get old, questions can grow monotonous, and running after a toddler can be a full-time job. That’s not really the problem, though; the problem is that you already have a full-time job. That means trying to turn the child into less than a full-time job — or, sadly, less than he or she is.

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“no,” a lot. The average child hears 432 negative comments versus only 32 positive comments on any given day.

“I’ve seen a shift from physical abuse to verbal abuse; we now have parents who wouldn’t think of spanking kids but crush their little hearts with words,” says longtime parent educator Judy H. Wright aka “Auntie,” an honorary Native American title meaning wise woman who loves unconditionally and doesn’t judge.

She explains that even when kids don’t

Your child is perfect, remember?

Rather than try to change him, validate him.

Help her to hear and move to her own music.

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understand negative words, they understand the facial expressions and body language that accompany them. And they always believe the negative actions.

To get an idea of how that affects a child, imagine yourself as a 3-year-old, still very much dependent on your parents for survival. You run to greet Mom, but she’s not as excited to see you, as you are to see her. And she wants you to wash the jelly off your hands before you touch her. Keep in mind that there’s nobody else for you to run to, and you’re biologically programmed to be sensitive to rejection (survival of the species depended on that).

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You get the message that there’s something wrong with you, not just your behavior or your sticky hands.

So, what do you do? You try harder to win Mom’s acceptance, to be good enough to be lovable. But even when you win her approval, it seems contingent on playing by her rules or her music. And without realizing it, you begin to tune out your own music.

“The average child becomes an expert at self-sacrifice at the level of the life force itself,” says Nathaniel Branden, Ph.D., noted psychotherapist and philosopher.

If you’re wondering what this means to the average child — or your child, as the case may be — you might consider what it has meant to you. Who are you? Can you hear your music? Are you dancing to it?

Or was it really somebody else’s music you passed on to your child?

If you want to know what you’re doing to your child, you might look at what your parents did to you. I’m not asking you to play the role of victim. You’re an adult now. I am asking you to wake up to your own childhood wounds and to your own parenting style.

Catch the negative before it comes out of your mouth, and before it shows up on your face. Let it remind you to affirm your child’s true self with words, facial expressions and gestures. Hug, kiss, tickle, take time to listen and interact. Nurture, guide, reassure. Be present. The idea is to make your child feel seen, known, respected and loved for whom he is naturally, for what makes her unique — not for what makes him or her convenient or compliant or image-enhancing.

Please note that this means getting to know your child’s authentic self, preferably before you both lose sight of it.

Give your child what you wish you had gotten. And please don’t fool yourself about what you got. If you do, your child will suffer with you.

To stop the abuse, be an “Auntie,” a wise one who loves unconditionally and doesn’t judge. ∆

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Bartering

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n difficult economic times, a lot of people resort to one of the most ancient forms of commerce — bartering, swapping or “horse trading.”

While our ancestors may have swapped chickens for corn, today’s barter transactions typically involve services — “I’ll do your oil change if you help me fill out my tax return.”

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The good news is that bartering is perfectly legal. The bad news is that you can’t avoid paying income or sales taxes when you barter something instead of paying cash.

You can barter things directly with someone else, or you can participate in a “barter exchange,” many of which now exist online, such as www.imsbarter.com or www.u-exchange.com. Here’s how barter exchanges typically work: • You create a “posting” offering something for sale on the exchange; • Either you or the exchange assign a “dollar value” to the products or services you offer for sale, and award you “credits” equal to the dollar value of the items you are bartering; and • You can then use these “credits” to purchase goods or services being offered by other members of the barter exchange.

So what about taxes? If you swap something for something having equal value, it’s a “wash,” and there are no taxes to pay, right?

Well, not exactly . . .

In the IRS’s view, a barter exchange is really two separate transactions — you are “selling” something and “purchasing” something in return, even though no actual cash changes hands. So the IRS requires you to report a barter transaction the same way you would report any other transaction — the market value of the goods or services you “purchase” are recorded as income on your Schedule C, and the market value of the goods or services you “sell” are recorded as an expense. If the two transactions match up, then there is truly a “wash,” and no income taxes are payable. You may, however, have to pay sales taxes on the market value of the goods or services you receive — ask a local accountant or tax lawyer for details.

If you are swapping goods and services on a “barter exchange,” you had better get this right, because the exchange is required by law to send you IRS Form 1099-B, “Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions,” next January.

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This form will show the market value of all of the items you “purchased” on the barter exchange, but not any of the items you “sold” — you will have to keep track of these separately and report them as “expenses” on your Schedule C. What if the market value of the item you receive in a barter transaction is disproportionately large or small when compared to the value of the item you trade away? The IRS looks upon any disparity in barter value as income to the recipient — capital gains income if the item received is a “capital asset,” and ordinary income in all other cases. So, for example, if you are a construction contractor, and I form your limited liability company (LLC) in exchange for your building an addition to my house without charge for labor, the IRS would require me to pay tax on the difference between the market value of the construction job (what you would normally charge) and the value of the LLC (what I would normally charge). In a situation like this, you are well advised to pay cash, what the IRS calls “boot,” to make the values more equal.

Also, you cannot avoid capital gains taxes by swapping an item that has appreciated in value. For example, you buy a dusty old painting at a flea market for $10. You have it cleaned by a local antiques dealer and discover that it’s an original Rembrandt worth $5 million. Rather than sell the painting at Sotheby’s, you swap it with another collector for a Vermeer painting worth $5 million. While the “swap” in this case would be free from tax, you would not be able to avoid the capital gains tax on the $5-million market value of the Rembrandt (less, of course, the $10 you paid for it).

One last thing: Barter should be only a very small percentage of your business. The last time I looked, the IRS, your mortgage bank, your landlord and your local supermarket will deal only in cold, hard cash. If you’re thinking about paying your rent in chickens, please talk to your attorney first. ∆

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utterflies on the butt, Sanskrit OMs on the ankles, limb-loads of serpents, peace signs, lotus flowers.

There is no end to the creativity, or the colors, or the speculation about their power and magic.

It turns out that 14 percent of the U.S. population now has a tattoo. Why so many?

There are all kinds of theories about why people get tattoos, but bottom line, they are an ancient and traditional form of body art, decorations that demonstrate a person’s style, independence, philosophy, feelings.

But what happens when those feelings change? Or you switch gangs? Or you marry someone else? People on the path of a healthier, happier lifestyle know that everything changes.

Dr. Roy Geronemus, member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), offers the following tips: 1. Keep colors simple.

Tattoos that are done in neon or unusually bright colors can require Black & Decker power tools to erase. Geronemus suggests you stick to just one or two basic colors.

2. Think small.

You may be filled with love for your girlfriend, or your mother, or your country, but you don’t have to express it all the way up your arm. Think small. Tattoos today may spell regrets tomorrow, and the smaller and November-December 2009

simpler the tattoo, the less painful it is to remove or disguise.

3. When possible, show your love another way.

Everything changes, and when it does, you’re left with a permanent reminder of someone you may want to forget. Or, later, explain. What to do? Show your love another way. Plant a tree, name your boat, donate money to a worthy cause. If you do succumb, at least get your tattoo in a spot that is easy to hide.

4. Remember that you won’t always be so buff.

Dr. G. knows the truth about bodies. As they age, they soften and sag, so whatever you are imprinting on your tight little bum or bulging bicep will look a lot different as you expand.

5. Think about your future.

Plastering your body with pretty pictures may seem like the thing to do when you’re young and looking for magic, but what about when you’re looking for a job, or meeting your boyfriend’s parents?

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f you only buy one thing this season, make it a great jacket. It’s the foundation for every major fashion statement.

There are plenty of different styles of jackets to choose from, and there are all kinds of ways to wear them. Find that perfect jacket, and mix and match with basics you already have in your closet. However, remember, it’s more “mismatching” that usually makes a modern wardrobe more interesting. Here’s a quick checklist: The boyfriend jacket It’s got the strong shoulders and the longer length. It’s the perfect jacket to toss over slim trousers or skinny jeans, but some of these jackets can overwhelm you.

Try them on and make sure they give you a smooth silhouette. Don’t get too carried away with the “slouchy” look -- a la the Olsen twins, who look adorable in anything they wear even if it’s two sizes too big.

The cropped jacket There are lots of variations to this style.

You can find these shorter jackets in roomy, swingy A-line cuts or very boxy and buttoned up. Three-quarter sleeves are perfect with the season’s popular longer gloves.

This is definitely a jacket style that you have to try on to see if it flatters your body The cropped jacket makes a major statement this season. Pictured is Dana Buchman’s short black and gold boucle jacket.

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shape. If you’ve got a big bottom, you’ll want to skip this one.

The tweed jacket Miss Marple? No way. The new tweeds are more “sexy secretary” than frumpy.

Try layering a shorter tweed jacket over a longer tunic with jeans for a great weekend look. And yes, these are always great for the office. Instead of wearing them with trousers, pair a menswear tweed with a short shift dress.

The knit topper From knit blazers to cardigan coats to boucle jersey cocoon wraps, the soft topper is a great contrast to slick leather and menswear tailoring. And of course, we know knits are always the most comfortable thing we can wear. ∆

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Jeans, of course, are the standard “go-with” for this jacket, but the newest way to wear the retro classic is over a chiffon sheath dress. Funky!

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The military jacket Now, this one makes a statement.

Balmain was a big promoter of this look (Michael Jackson actually was a big fan of their jackets), and many fashion designers have incorporated one or two styles into their collections. This style with all its fanfare may not be for the faint of fashion heart, but let the rock star roll in you. Go with it when you want to make a big “over the top” impression.

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his season, they’re irresistible. Ladies are definitely going to want a new pair of shoes, maybe two or three or more.

Step out and take a platform on bold shapes and colors. One new pair of boots that stretches over your knees or a pair of purple suede pumps can do wonders for your wardrobe.

Here are my top shoe picks that you’ll fall head over heels for this season: The platform pump.

That’s right, it’s time to pump it up. A little bit retro and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll, the pump gets glammed up with thicker soles that bring this workhorse shoe to new heights. Check out Jessica Simpson’s mock-croc suede version or Bandolino’s embossed purple leather.

The over-the-knee-boot.

These slim and trim tall boots are making a huge style statement this year. And if you can pull them off, go for it. They’re great with short skirts or pulled up over leggings. Fit is key, so try them on before you hand over your credit card. If you like the lean look, but can’t quite do the over-the-top thing, then opt for a more

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practical riding boot that hits just below the knee. The ultimate thigh-high boot? Stuart Weitzman’s sexy streamlined version.

The peep-toe sandal.

That’s right! The gladiator-inspired sandals that captured the accessory trend headlines for spring and summer are still around, but during cooler months, these strappy shoes are paired with dark leggings or tights. If you’re really brave, try teaming them with bright-colored opaque hosiery, such as red or purple.

Ankle booties.

Think Granny boots with attitude. Mix in some vintage vibes with modern updates — zippers, belts and straps with laced-up ties. These new ankle boots are the perfect match for skinny jeans or cropped pants.

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The biggest shoe trend is over-the-top as in this over-the-knee boot from Stuart Weitzman.

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his season’s menswear is a study in what’s smart, “The offerings are very purposeful from workwear reinterpreted for function and style, to blazers that do double duty as outerwear pieces,”

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The hybrid jacket Part-blazer and part-outerwear, this garment is all about multitasking and multifunction. “The 2-in-1 factor makes this jacket the season’s go-to item for price and value,” says Julian.

Designers have placed distinct pockets to house MP3 players and phones, while convertible collars, throat latches and removable linings have been detailed for a handcrafted touch.

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“Clothes are now chronicling a modern day utility while resonating with pure and contemporary style in pieces like vests and jackets,” observes Julian.

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The cardigan The evolution of the cardigan continues, and this season’s menswear trends prominently feature the sweater as outerwear.

“Thicker yarns, interior linings and button closures allows these knits to be outdoorfriendly,” says Julian.

Collars that wrap, stand up or crossover are other important details on cardigan sweaters. Closures can be zip-front, togglefront or asymmetric. Julian notes that the fisherman’s sweater was a runway favorite for many designers in Italy.

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Power accessories Don’t ignore the power of accessories as one of the most economical ways to update a wardrobe. Totes are the “it” bag for men, while the fedora is the hat style of choice.

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ive your wardrobe some high impact.

Start with a new handbag.

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But this season, opt for out-of-the-ordinary details and embellishments: heavy metal

personal look to brighten up dark neutral tops and jackets.

Scarf it up!

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hardware, high gloss patent, burnished leather or suede dripping with fringe.

Check your neck.

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sic handkerchiefs or trendy snoods ­— all can dress up boring white shirts or black turtlenecks.

Keep your hats on.

Hats are back in a big way. From elegant cloches to funky fedoras to tailored newsboy caps, choose a hat that’s right for you and wear it with no apologies. You just might be mistaken for a movie star.

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Focus on the waist.

With many of this year’s silhouettes narrowing in at the waist, it’s no surprise that the belt is back, too. From cinched-in coats to peplum jackets to blousy dresses, the belt is one of the best ways to put some flattering curves into your wardrobe. Wrap

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belts over cardigan vests or filmy bow blouses for a new twist.

Pull on some tights.

Don’t dare be caught bare! If you’ve flipped through the pages of any fashion magazines lately, you’re sure to notice that the models are in a dark mood, especially when it comes to their legs. While black opaque tights seem to dominate the leg

don’t have to only wear the over-the-elbow gloves to the opera; they are one of the most popular “over-the-top” accessories.

In the softest of leather, long gloves are one way to give sleeveless sheaths or short-sleeved jackets a wonderful pop of vintage glamour. Shorter, cropped gloves are another hit this season. And, girls, the ones from Miu Miu’s collection even come with studs. ∆

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Planning A Thanksgiving Dinner

By Mary Carol Garrity

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very year at Thanksgiving, we all face a dilemma: How to use the dining-room table to best accommodate the friends and family who join us for this food fest?

Should we attempt a traditional sit-down dinner, with everyone squeezed around the dining-room table? Or should we use the table as a buffet, letting guests scatter about the house, and snatching a seat?

Through the years, I’ve learned some tricks for making both presentations beautiful and special.

Perhaps they will help you as you set up for guests this Thanksgiving.

DINE IN Thanksgiving dinner is a chance to sit around the table with family and friends, laughing and telling stories long into the night. So if you can manage it, dining at the table should always be the first choice.

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lavish table, one worthy of this grand holiday. Use your silver serving pieces, china and crystal. And take the time to add special touches, like names and menu cards.

But if you’re entertaining a large group, you’ll need to plan the table very efficiently so you can economize on space without compromising on style. One way to save coveted table space is to plate each guest’s meal in the kitchen, then use a butler’s cart to hold refills. Also keep individual place settings simple so they don’t gobble up much room. For instance, use small wicker trays instead of oversized chargers.

Pour your creative energy into creating a centerpiece that’s attractive yet streamlined. Try white pottery urns and cachepots, being sure to vary the heights to keep things interesting. Then fill the containers with green and white gourds and fall foliage.

For a more glamorous look, mist pumpkins, leaves and nuts with gold or silver spray paint and arrange your glammed-up goodies in tall cylinder vases, apothecary jars or urns.

CARRY OUT When the size of your party outstrips the space around your table, switch to Plan B and create a sumptuous buffet on the dining-room table. Buffets are easy to

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set up yet are every bit as beautiful as a wonderfully set table.

Start with a dramatic centerpiece. Fill a large cylinder vase with branches, then add in fall foliage dotted with berries and pods. This arrangement is light, loose and airy, yet incredibly powerful.

Next, enlist your finest serving pieces, like silver chafing dishes and trays, crystal pitchers and compotes, and china vases and plates. For contrast, include rustic pieces like a wicker basket holding silverware bundles.

One secret of an eye-catching buffet is to use a variety of heights in your food presentation. A sea of platters and plates set flat against the table can be monotonous.

So generate visual energy by elevating some of your selections. Use a three-tiered server to hold cheeses. Stack one cake plate on top another to display fresh fruit. Fill a compote with rolls. Place a crystal water pitcher and goblets on a footed silver serving tray.

When you arrange the serving dishes, make sure the order makes sense so guests can flow around the table without having to double back to get an out-of-place item.

Then, label each culinary creation with a beautifully lettered menu card.

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You don’t have to be boring just because you like to wear flats. Go for the glow by sliding into some twinkle toes. You’ll have very happy feet. ∆

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Avoid Holiday Weight Gain.

Practice Defensive Dining

By Rallie McAllister, M.D.

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rom Thanksgiving till New Year’s Day, we’re practically bombarded with food – and of course, the temptation to eat it.

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With all the extra eating going on, a little weight gain is to be expected. If you’re like most Americans, you can expect to pack on at least a pound and a half of extra weight over the holiday season.

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each year throughout adulthood.

It’s not impossible to eat sensibly and avoid weight gain over the holidays, but it can be challenging, especially if you don’t develop a good strategy ahead of time. One of the best ways to avoid overdoing it is to practice a little defensive dining.

Sometimes, it’s not the mere presence of all those tasty goodies that leads you into temptation, it’s the high-pressure tactics of the people around you. If you don’t consume enough food to strain the seams

of your favorite Santa sweater, concerned friends and relatives may worry that you’re in imminent danger of starving to death.

To avoid being persuaded to eat against your will, it’s wise to rehearse several versions of a polite-but-firm refusal ahead of time. You might want to learn a few nonlethal self-defense moves while you’re at it, since some folks just won’t take no for an answer.

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While fresh fruits and vegetables are low in fat and calories, they’re often served with condiments that aren’t quite so benign. It’s best to use veggie dips and salad dressings sparingly, since a quarter cup of some varieties contains up to 300 calories and 40 grams of fat.

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to the wind when you’re munching on celery stalks and melon balls, most other foods should be consumed in moderation. Extra large serving sizes and second helpings should be avoided whenever possible.

After eating a robust holiday meal, even a single serving of dessert can cause you to exceed your caloric limit. Savoring just a few bites of your favorite cherry cheesecake might be all it takes to satisfy your sweet tooth, but if you eat an entire slice, you’ll take in an extra 350 calories and 22 grams of fat.

While you’re engaging in defensive dining, remember to count the calories that you drink, as well as the ones you eat. If you really don’t want that cup of eggnog, you can save yourself 350 calories and 20 grams of fat by politely declining.

Alcohol is fat free, but it’s still a source of calories. In most cases, you’ll consume around a hundred calories with every 4-ounce glass of wine, 12-ounce bottle of light beer or ounce-and-a-half serving of liquor.

It’s not always the caloric content of spirits that makes them such a danger to your diet – it’s the effects of the alcohol.

After drinking a second glass of wine, you may decide that you really do need a third slice of pecan pie.

No matter how careful you are, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up consuming more calories than you need over the holiday season. One of the best ways to compensate for those extra calories is to step up your level of activity.

Fortunately, dining defensively will give you a mild aerobic workout. Dodging the person who’s determined to refill your glass or plate will require you to stay in constant motion.

It’s not easy to eat sensibly this time of year, but by practicing a little defensive dining, you can keep holiday weight gain to a minimum. ∆

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Warm Holiday Greetings Spread Cold-Causing Germs

By Rallie McAllister, M.D.

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oliday hugs and handshakes can spread more than good cheer. Unfortunately, warm greetings can lead to the transmission of cold-causing viruses.

If you’re like most American adults, you’ll catch a cold two to four times each year. With each infection, you can expect to spend around eight to 10 days under the weather: coughing, sniffling, sneezing and feeling miserable in general.

A visit to your doctor won’t hurt, but it probably won’t help that much, either.

Although we’ve amassed a mighty arsenal of powerful drugs designed to fight the most dreaded diseases, we still haven’t found an effective cure for the common cold.

Surprisingly, most of the symptoms associated with colds aren’t caused by the cold virus itself – they’re caused by the reaction of your body’s immune system to the virus. The copious mucus secretions that make you cough, sniffle, snort and blow are a big part of the problem.

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stuffiness and congestion.

Prostaglandins also attract white blood cells to the site of the infection to battle the malicious microbes. As these diseasefighting cells report for duty, they begin to pile up by the millions in your nose, throat and chest, producing the massive flow of mucus that typically accompanies the common cold.

Most folks turn to over-the-counter cold formulas for relief of their symptoms, and there are hundreds available.

Nonprescription cold remedies typically contain some combination of antihistamines, decongestants, cough suppressants and pain relievers.

None of these concoctions can stop the infection itself: They merely mask its symptoms. Even worse, some antihistamines and decongestants actually hinder the ability of the immune system to rid the body of the cold-causing virus.

If you’re interested in making a speedy recovery, your best bet may be to steer clear of these conventional over-thecounter remedies and take a more natural

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approach. Recent research suggests that the mineral zinc and an herb known as echinacea may reduce both the duration and severity of cold symptoms.

Last year, scientists at the University of Connecticut reported that taking echinacea can reduce the duration of cold symptoms by an average of 1.4 days. Their study, known as a meta-analysis, evaluated the results of 14 previous clinical trials involving nearly 3,000 subjects.

The researchers also reported that echinacea appears to have powerful coldpreventing properties. When taken prior to exposure to cold-causing viruses, the herb reduced the risk of infection by an impressive 58 percent.

Although its mechanism of action isn’t entirely understood, echinacea appears to have anti-viral properties as well as soothing, anti-inflammatory effects. The herb has been shown to stimulate the immune system, enhancing its ability to destroy disease-causing germs.

Like echinacea, zinc appears to bolster the body’s immune response by triggering production of a natural virus-fighting substance called interferon. Some experts

believe that zinc may act directly on the cold virus, preventing it from latching onto the cells in the respiratory tract and hindering its ability to multiply.

In a recent study conducted by researchers at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, cold sufferers using zinc lozenges shook off their symptoms in half the time of those who received placebo lozenges.

While over-the-counter cold remedies can cause a number of unwelcome side effects ranging from drowsiness to high blood pressure, zinc and echinacea are generally safe and well-tolerated when taken as directed.

The most common side effect associated with zinc lozenges is an unpleasant taste described as bitter or metallic. In sensitive individuals, echinacea can cause nausea and stomach upset.

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giver, not the recipient, who may have to pay taxes. Fortunately, as with most rules, there are exceptions, most significantly the $1 million lifetime exclusion. This exclusion is per donor, and it basically means

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One of a kind dresses, jackets and tops

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Gifts for the home,

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Picking The

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our sofa is such an important part of your daily life that when it’s time to get a new one, it’s like adding a new member to your family.

And just like family members, sofas have definite personalities.

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Here are some tips for picking the perfect one for your home: Size It Up Interior designers like to argue about whether it’s more important for a sofa to fit the scale of your room or the contours of your body. In my opinion, you need one that does both, because in the long run,

you won’t be happy with a sofa that isn’t the perfect proportion for your room or for your posterior.

To make sure your sofa suits the space, before you shop, measure your room and make note of the size and scale of additional furniture you will need to work around. Then, as you shop, forget your inhibitions and flop down on the sofas just

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like you would at home. Your body will tell you in a flash if the sofa is a fit.

Pick the Right Parts Just like people, sofas have backs, arms, seats and legs. And if you’re like most of my customers, you will have a strong preference on each facet of your sofa’s anatomy.

First, pick a back that suits your taste and touch. If you want a formal, tailored look, check out a tight back design, where the back is upholstered and has no removable cushions. If you want a sofa that’s more comfortable and casual, you might prefer a loose-back sofa that’s covered with cushions or pillows.

Next, consider the arms. The most common style is a rolled arm that curves outward -- an ideal pick for those who like to nap on the sofa. If you’re looking for a more modern look, however, you might prefer a crisp, square arm. As important as arm shape is arm height. How high do you want your sofa’s arm to come?

Third, decide whether you’d like your sofa to have a cushioned, bench or tight seat. Cushioned seats consist of separate cushions that fit snugly together, and they are a great option if you want to remove the covers for laundering. A bench seat is one

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large cushion that spans the entire length of the sofa. Tight seats are built into the frame of the sofa and cannot be removed.

They are usually firmer and more formal in appearance.

Finally, look at the sofa’s legs. Do you want a straight, modern leg, or a more traditional look, like curved legs on castors? Or would you rather cover the legs with a skirt featuring kick, inverted, button or box pleats?

Superb Style If you’re overwhelmed by the dizzying selection of sofa styles, start by checking out a few of my favorites: The English or Club sofa was my pick for my own living room. This timeless style features slightly rounded arms set back from the rolled back. You can dress this sofa up or down simply by changing your accent pillows.

If you like sofas with high arms, the Knole style may be just right for you. This mainstay of the English country look has a straight, high back and angled arms.

Traditional models feature finials wrapped in cords at the juncture of the back and arms.

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First, decide on the “look.” Is the house to be designed in a traditional style -- or with a contemporary motif? Next, mentally visualize the designs for the walls. Do you want the walls to look slick and shiny?

Then elegant is the style you want. Or will the walls be textured? If so, the look will be more casual. Either wall design can be accomplished with paint or wallpaper.

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select a pattern that catches your eye. The pattern should include the colors you need to develop the design of the room. Another approach is to decide on colors that are most appealing to you. Select one main color, then two complementary or coordinating colors as accents. If you have a difficult time matching or coordinating colors, get a color wheel. Select one color you love. The two colors next to it will be good matches as accents.

If you prefer a bolder approach, pick a bright color, then look at the opposite side of the color wheel for the perfect complementary color. The third color in this scheme can be a mixture of those two colors.

The furnishings should fit the room just right. If the room is large, floating the furnishings in the room rather than setting them against the wall is more appealing and makes the room setting inviting. If the room is small, then cut down the size of the furniture and use fewer pieces. The style of furnishings should match with the overall style chosen, of course, but an accent piece of a different motif can really spiff up a MAKING SENSE OF GIFT — From Pg. 55 and doesn’t have to be reported — is what often causes confusion. To help clarify, I’ll outline the basics of how these two work together.

THE ANNUAL EXCLUSION PLUS THE LIFETIME EXCLUSION Currently, an individual can give up to $13,000 a year to anyone — and to an unlimited number of people — without incurring gift taxes. (This amount is periodically adjusted for inflation). These gifts don’t even have to be reported. A married couple can agree to split gifts and give up to $26,000 a year to the same individual gift-tax free.

The great, and sometimes confusing, aspect of the annual exclusion is that it is separate from the $1 million lifetime exclusion. It’s only when you give more than $13,000/year to any one individual that your gift counts toward your lifetime exclusion and has to be reported.

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room. If “traditional” is the look of choice, an ultra-contemporary lamp or end table can be fun and eye-catching. If you have a more contemporary setting, one traditional piece, perhaps an antique cocktail table, could be the focal point.

Popular floor coverings lately have been either wide-plank wood floorings or oversized tiles. Carpeting is still popular, but mostly for bedrooms. Area rugs can be scattered tastefully around for more of a cozy and welcome feel. Place the rugs under cocktail tables or spread out over a larger space, depending on the size of the room and your preference.

Lighting is also very important. Natural light is best, but even that should be tempered with proper window treatments. If the room has a great view, use light shades or sheer draperies. In the end, what the room will be used for will determine the type of lighting required.

Best of all, even though you may not be a professional, your own personal touch will make any room a great, homey retreat. ∆ SOME SIMPLE EXAMPLES On the simplest level, this means that if you give one person on million and $13,000 in a year, you would have to report the $1 million gift and you’d be at your lifetime exclusion limit. After that, you could continue to give any number of people $13,000 per year without paying a gift tax. But as soon as you gave one individual more than $13,000, you’d have to report it and pay taxes on the added amount.

Now, of course, it’s the rare person who can give away $1 million in a lump sum, so the $1 million exclusion is cumulative.

Here’s an example of how the numbers can add up.

Let’s say you have two children and four grandchildren. As an individual, you can give each of these six people $13,000 per year without having to report the gifts or pay gift taxes.

Now, let’s say that one year you want to give each child and grandchild $50,000.

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In this case, anything above $13,000 given to any one individual has to be reported and counts toward the $1 million exclusion. So, you have $50,000 minus $13,000 leaving $37,000 per person that you have to report.

Multiply $37,000 by the six recipients, and you have now accumulated $222,000 toward your lifetime exclusion. You still don’t have to pay gift taxes — and you still have $778,000 you can give away gift-tax free during your lifetime above and beyond the $13,000 you can give away annually to any number of people.

SOME NOT SO SIMPLE REALITIES These examples are designed to demonstrate the concept, but in reality it’s not always that simple. For instance, to qualify for the exclusion a gift must be of present interest, which means that the recipient has an unrestricted right to the immediate use of the property. A gift of future interest, which is restricted in some way by a future date, doesn’t qualify. Gifts of cash and property where title passes immediately are examples of gifts of present interest.

If you’re married, gift-giving rules can be complicated by whether or not you live in a community property state. Whether the property to be given is owned jointly or separately can also factor into the equation.

Fortunately, there are other gifts that don’t trigger a tax at all. Some examples are gifts to a spouse who is a U.S. citizen, direct payments to qualified educational or medical organizations, charitable gifts and gifts to political organizations.

Because there are so many different types of gifts possible, I’d suggest discussing anything beyond a straightforward transfer of cash, property or stock with your accountant. And if you’re looking at an overall gift-giving strategy as part of your estate plan, be sure to consult an estate planning attorney who can help you compare different scenarios.

Sharing the wealth can feel great for both giver and receiver. Basing it on tax-smart advice can make it feel even better. ∆

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Heat Up Your Hearth

By Mary Carol Garrity

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ireplaces steal our hearts and fancy, and they are usually the first thing we lay eyes on when we walk into a room.

Yet even though the fireplace is an undisputed focal point, many dress up only the mantel, leaving the hearth bare, a yawning, empty cave that grabs visitors’ attention but leaves them cold. This season, when your fireplace is not home to a merrily roaring blaze, use it as a display case to showcase some fabulous decor. Need some ideas to light your fire? Here are a few tips for turning this black hole into a show-stealer.

BOUQUETS OF FOLIAGE Harvest the dizzying array of fall leaves, berries, nuts and vines at your disposal this time of year to create a jaw-dropping display on your hearth. You’ll need a hefty container that will not get swallowed up by your gaping fireplace and that is substantial enough to hold a bevy of branches and flowers without tipping over. How about an antique olive vessel? These delightful jugs, which stand over 2-feet tall, sport an aged patina perfect for fall decorating. Iron urns, beefy baskets and big cachepots are also great picks to hold autumn arrangements.

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Start your bouquet with bare branches from your yard. Then add in faux foliage in fall colors that harmonize with your decor. For a fun, natural look loop in tendrils of honeysuckle vine throughout the bouquet.

GARDEN STATUARY If you love the crumbly, aged, busts and figurines, found in English gardens, you can use reproductions to bring a bit of rustic elegance to your decor. For a great fall hearth, place a piece of garden statuary to the center or side of your fireplace. Ring the figurine’s head with a wreath of fall berries, or hang the wreath from its outstretched hand. Arrange pumpkins and gourds at its base then twist tendrils of your favorite fall vines up the statue.

BIRDBATH Place a smaller version of this perennial garden favorite to the front or center of the hearth, then let your creativity run wild. Rest a fall wreath on top of the bath, then fill in with mounds of hedge apples.

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esterday you were a dynamo at the gym. You bench-pressed more weight than ever before; your “lats” popped with definition on each pull-down; and the muscles in your thighs rippled as you worked the leg press machine.

Today, you hoist a 20-pound bag of potting soil into your car and you wrench your back.

You may look fit, but chances are you’re not functionally fit.

While working out on gym weight machines can strengthen isolated muscles and make you look buff, it does little to help you perform everyday activities. To move through life more efficiently and with less risk of injury, no matter if you’re picking up a toddler, lifting a suitcase into the overhead bin or balancing on a step-ladder, functional exercises that mimic normal movement patterns should be incorporated into every fitness regimen.

“We used to focus on fitness to only improve our muscular or cardiovascular strength, but never really asked ourselves, ‘OK, I’m getting fit, but what does it mean to me and how I pursue my life?’” says Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise.

“We now see that by using an integrated approach to exercise and training muscles to work not in isolation but in concert as they do in life, we can make our jobs, recreation and normal, mundane chores easier and less stressful on our bodies.”

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Functional exercises do more than strengthen.

They also improve coordination and balance, prevent strength imbalances and target the stabilizing muscles that we call on many times a day.

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Functional fitness works multiple muscles on multiple planes, simulating how we use them in real life. Functional exercises do more than strengthen. They also improve coordination and balance, prevent strength imbalances and target the stabilizing muscles that we call on many times a day.

“Functional fitness is training for life, not events,” Bryant says. “It’s extremely rare that we ever use just one muscle for anything we do in life. Even something as simple as getting up off the sofa requires several muscles working together.”

Performing several sets of biceps curls while seated at an exercise machine may eventually give you strong and nicely defined upper arms. But it’s rare that the biceps muscles ever work alone in real life. A more functional movement would be to do bicep curls with free weights while standing on one leg or lunging forward on alternate legs. These exercises would not only work the arms but also the legs. At the same time, in either the lunge or one-legged position, the core (abdominal, gluteal and lower back muscles) would get a workout as it’s forced to contract and tighten to help you keep your balance.

Plus, these are the same combination of muscle movements that we use everyday when we pick up a heavy briefcase, a trash can or a bag of groceries.

“Muscles help minimize stress on our skeletal system. If we keep those muscles strong in all ranges of motion, they can more easily stabilize joints, protect our bones and be allround better shock absorbers,” says exercise physiologist Rob Rezende.

“However, if you’ve worked a muscle from just one angle on a weight machine and you deviate from that angle, as it usually happens in real life, that’s when injuries occur,” he says.

One of the first steps in getting functionally fit is to get rid of the “no pain, no gain” mindset which still exists among many exercisers.

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ercises need to be done with concentrated effort and can’t just be mindless repetition.

The movements are usually done at as low, deliberate pace and with lighter than normal weights. Some speed and heavier weights may be added after your body adjusts to the movements.

Because many of these exercises are performed freestyle, without the support of an exercise machine, proper form needs to be the first concern. When beginning a functional fitness program, it’s a good idea to get some guidance from a fitness trainer or enroll in a group body conditioning exercise class that incorporates functional movements into the routine.

The functional approach borrows liberally from disciplines as varied as yoga, Pilates and physical therapy. The workouts can have participants exercising on oversized rubber balls (stability balls), racing up and downstairs, and balancing on one leg or wobbly boards all in pursuit of core strength, aerobic endurance, flexibility, coordination and balance ... the components of any good exercise program.

Adding functional fitness doesn’t mean you have to avoid the gym weight room.

“You need a blend of traditional muscle workouts with some functional exercise,” Rezende says. “It’s the only way to really prepare the body for life.”∆ Picking THE PERFECT — From Pg. 62 Chesterfield sofa. Usually upholstered in leather, Chesterfields feature tufted backs, high rolled arms and tight seats.

The traditional Bridgewater sofa, with its low, rolled arms and cushioned back and seat, is unassuming and ageless. This beloved style fits most people’s lifestyles and bodies.

Check out the Camelback style, with its tight, arching back and high rolled arms, for a charming look that harkens back to the 18th century.

The Lawson, with its low, square back and either square or rolled arms, is very boxy and hip -- an ideal choice for a contemporary or modern home. ∆

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Untreated Sleep Apnea Saps Energy And Life Quality

By Dr. David Lipschitz

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y wife tells me I began snoring a few years ago. While I had passed it off as a normal issue for a man my age, I recently began to feel much more fatigued and more concerned about my poor sleeping habits. In addition, despite exercise and healthful eating, I was unable to lose the extra 10 pounds I’d recently gained.

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ously over prolonged periods and often is used as an initial screening test for sleep disorders.

Decreased oxygen levels during sleep are indicative of a more serious problem.

One restless night later, the results were in; I have sleep apnea.

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Sleep apnea is a very common condition.

It affects more than 12 million Americans.

It occurs more often in older adults who snore and are overweight. Unfortunately, many ignore the symptoms, and the problem can go untreated for years.

When sleeping, people with sleep apnea stop breathing for a few seconds; it can last as long as 30 seconds. In that short time,

Sleep apnea can be a very serious condition, with major negative effects on your overall health. In addition to impairing quality of life, it increases blood pressure, raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, and is a major cause of depression and memory loss. Because of daytime fatigue, those with sleep apnea tend to become more sedentary, eat more and

Sleep apnea can be a very serious condition, with major negative effects on your overall health. the brain is depleted of oxygen and sends panic signals to the lungs. This internal alarm tells the body to wake up and start breathing again. So a person with sleep apnea doesn’t fall into a deep sleep; the majority of the night is restless, with many awakenings.

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n challenging times like these it makes sense to take the high road and contemplate creating your own private calming space. It’s free, it’s as green as you make it, and it’s guaranteed to help you deal with the stress and changes in your life in ways that can make you less frazzled, more functional, and healthier and happier, now and forever.

Looking for work? Watching your money disappear? Wishing you had more energy, fewer aches and pains? Meditation doesn’t solve your problems. Rather, it puts them into perspective with a view toward ending your suffering. It’s a lot more complicated than that, but in the end, it’s really very simple: meditation is a time-honored tool for stilling the mind and bringing the body into balance, physically and mentally.

So what are you waiting for? It’s not a religious act - though

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it can be - and it’s not just for weirdos, tion is readily available: read books, take though meditation helps us realize we’re courses, work with teachers, get instrucall weird in our own special ways. This tion online. Finding your own path is part understanding alone can reduce 90 percent of the tradition, and so is knowing absoof the stress that can come from a family lutely for sure that with practice, you will find your way to meditation’s legendary dinners.

The kind of calming space I’m recom- and true healing effects. mending is just a simple quiet space - where • Meditation music is your friend when you live or work, indoors or out. You are it comes to altering consciousness in a safe responsible for setting it up in and sometimes spectacular a way that allows you to dive way. Krishna Das? St. John’s deep and experience the kind Mass? Enya? Find the muJust look at of inner calm and serenity that sic, chanting or sounds that restores and rejuvenates. open your heart, calm your the space Please, no excuses about brain and take you where not having the perfect space. you want to go. you do Just look at the space you do • What’s good for swahave, relax behind your eyes, mis is good for mommies, have, relax and slowly walk around, daddies, kids, singles, sesmiling, until you come to a behind your niors and all manner of spot that feels right to you. working person. If your It could be a corner of your eyes, and doctor doesn’t support your bedroom, a chair in your meditation practice as one kitchen, a cushion placed next slowly walk way to improve health and to your desk or across the eventually decrease your street in a park. Your space around, meds, partner with one might include a beanbag who does. smiling, chair and, heaven forbid, • When you retreat to strawberry-scented candles. your private space - for until you Or it might involve a book of whatever time you have Rumi poems and an indoor allow nothing to distract come to a water fountain. A yoga mat you. No phones, no twitand White Plum incense may spot that ters, no peeking at the clock. set the mood for your wife, In fact, set an alarm so you but for you, that’s a New feels right don’t have to worry about Age turn off. No problem. If the future. you feel better sitting crossto you. legged on a pile of old Sports Just let go, into the presIllustrateds, feel free. In my ent moment, and keep comview, there is no wrong way ing back to it whenever a to create a meditation space, except maybe thought comes to mind. the overuse of Elvis posters.

• There are many perfectly good ways to get into a meditative state. You can close Here are some more your eyes or keep them open. You can meditation space issues to lie down, use a chair or assume a seated reflect on: posture. You can focus on your breathing, • Don’t obsess about now knowing how. say a mantra, stare at a candle. It’s your Start where you are, and learn. It’s much own precious space. Go there. Then, as easier than you think, especially when you one of my favorite yoga teachers often let go of thinking and relax into it. Instruc- says, surrender to the serenity. ∆ November-December 2009

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UNTREATED SLEEP — From Pg. 75 find it much more difficult to lose weight and exercise. Also, chronic fatigue makes concentration difficult, which adversely affects work performance.

Many adults ignore the symptoms of restless sleep and daytime fatigue and choose to self-medicate with sleeping pills or sedatives. If you have sleep apnea, that only makes the problem worse.

When patients with sleep apnea are under the influence of sleeping pills, the sedatives allow their oxygen levels to remain low for much longer and disturb the traditional sleep-wake cycle. That, in turn, makes all the problems associated with the condition worse, including more fatigue the following day.

After my night with the pulse oximeter, it was clear that I needed further evaluation from a medical professional. After receiving a complete examination by a sleep specialist and an analysis of blood tests, I have been ordered to undergo a sleep study sometime in the next few weeks.

A sleep study involves monitoring brain waves using an EEG, as well as monitor-

HEAT UP YOUR HEARTH — From Pg. 68 of the bath and sprinkle bird seed around it. You could also place a lantern at the center, then wind a fall vine up the bath and around the lantern so it reaches for the mantel above.

WOOD HOLDER If you burn wood in your fireplace, requisition an interesting holder to corral the firewood with style. How about an antique concrete planter? An iron urn?

A hefty basket? A big copper caldron? A blue-and-white Asian cachepot?

FURNITURE GROUPINGS Small clusters of furniture look snuggly and charming in front of a hearth. Try a simple bench or an upholstered ottoman centered in front of the fireplace. Or ar

ing heart rate, heart rhythm and oxygen content of the blood while sleeping.

Simultaneously, my limbs’ movements during sleep will be assessed. Based on that analysis, a sleep specialist will evaluate the quality of my sleep and then formally diagnose sleep apnea or another sleep disorder that can lead to fatigue, restless leg syndrome and a condition called periodic limb movement disorder.

Fortunately, there are many treatments available for sleep apnea. The most common therapy for mild to moderate sleep apnea is a continuous positive airway pressure machine, which forces air to the lungs and keeps the breathing passages open, thus allowing the patient to sleep undisturbed. If you cannot tolerate the CPAP machine, there are also oral appliances and other machines that may help.

I hope simple lifestyle changes and appropriate medical therapy will end my problems with sleep apnea. Not only will I have more energy and find it easier to lose weight but also my life expectancy and quality of life will be much-improved. ∆

range two upholstered chairs on either side of the hearth with a small table tucked between them.

IMAGINATIVE LOGS If you like to keep a stack of logs in your hearth at the ready, make them more visually intriguing. Dot the logs with votive candles or gourds and pumpkins.

APOTHECARY JARS Fill a collection of large, wide apothecary jars with a jumble of gourds, hedge apples or nuts, then line them up on your hearth. Use enough so they fill the width of the opening. When winter comes, change the display by filling the jars with tree bulbs, pinecones or peppermint candies. ∆

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By Bob Goldman

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f you’re lucky enough to nab a spot on a hiring manager’s DayTimer, you don’t want to ruin your chances by asking the wrong questions, right?

Liz Ryan, who apparently did well enough at her interview for Yahoo! Hotjobs to nab a writing gig, has come up with the Ten Questions Never to Ask in Job Interviews. It’s a good topic, but I’m afraid Ryan comes to some rather bogus conclusions, including the assumption that you actually want the job.

Granted, even if you are tired of living on government cheese, there really is no reason to accept a position that will make you miserable, and keep you from watching “The Tyra Banks Show.” Fail to ask the questions you’re not supposed to ask and you could end up with a fate worse than unemployment — you could actually get a job!

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Question No. 1, “What does your company do?” Ryan suggests that in the Internet era, applicants should “show up for a job interview knowing what the employer does, who its competitors are and which of its accomplishments (or challenges) have made the news lately.”

But face facts, doing research takes effort. If you really wanted to work, you’d probably still have your last job. Moreover, learning what your new employer does before you start takes all the surprise out of your first day on the job!

Question No. 2, “Are you going to do a background check?” is a no-no because it can give the potential employer the wrong impression about you. To me, this question 80

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should be the first few words out of your mouth, right after “Do you have a bathroom?” “Is this going to take long?” and the classic, “Do you validate?”

For Ryan, Question No. 2 makes you “look like a person with something to hide.” Well, you do have something to hide — specifically, past performance at all your previous positions. Asking about a background check makes the interviewer think your biggest negatives lie in an area outside of your workplace skills.

That’s why I say, “Ask away.” Just be sure to add, “And does your background check include misdemeanors as well as felonies?”

In the same vein, you definitely want

to ask No. 8, “Is my (medical condition) covered under your insurance?” and hope the answer is no. Unless you want to spend 12 hours a day working, the last thing you need is for some hotshot Dr. House curing your narcolepsy, your panic attacks and your kleptomania.

Ryan suggests that Question No. 9, “Do you do a drug test?” could be interpreted as “I’d fail a drug test.” This is true, but she misses an important point. Drug-testing procedures are costly, and your prospective employer could appreciate the fact that you could save them this expense. That’s why I suggest that along with your resume, you bring your bong. I’m not promoting drug use, but encouraging the hiring manager to take a few hits could make the interview go a lot smoother.

Question No. 3, “When will I be eligible for a raise?” is considered risky because it suggests that you are dissatisfied with your starting salary, even before you start.

I think it’s OK because it suggests you will be an aggressive overachiever. Just be sure to follow it up with a few more questions, like “Now?” and “How about now?” and “Is now too soon?”

Questions No. 4 and No. 5, “Do you have any other jobs available?” and “How soon can I transfer to another position?” doom you to a speedy rejection, writes Ryan, because “almost every employer will want to keep you in your seat for at least one year before approving an internal transfer, so a job-search bait-and-switch probably won’t work out the way you hoped.”

I disagree. If you actually want the job, playing hard to get by demonstrating your total lack of interest in the position is catnip to hiring managers, especially HR types who are so downtrodden and unhappy that they’ll leap at the opportunity to hire you.

Misery loves company, they say, but take it from me — companies also love misery. ∆

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Time Warner Center.

Manhattan and Central Park Views.

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by Jane and Marius Rubin

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uring the holidays, as Manhattan wraps itself in dazzling lights and colorful decorations, tourists from around the globe come to the Big Apple to experience the magic.

You, too, can be part of the excitement by spending a few days at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental hotel in the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle.

A stunning fusion of modern design and stylish Oriental flair, the 5-star hotel offers 248 guestrooms and suites with breathtaking views of the city. Rooms feature floorto-ceiling windows, elegant furniture, fine Italian linens, marble baths, and the latest entertainment systems.

The hotel also features a 14,500 sq. ft. Asian inspired spa where you’ll be pampered from head to toe, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with a 75 ft. lap pool.

Have a drink at the stylish MObar, and treat yourself to a gourmet dinner at Asiate, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Perched on

the 35th floor, Asiate offers sprawling views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline.

The hotel is ideally located close to top Manhattan attractions including Lincoln Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, ice skating at Wollman Rink, carriage rides in Central Park, Broadway theaters, museums, and fine restaurants.

If you visit on Thanksgiving, you can watch the spectacular Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from the hotel’s ballroom, 280 feet high above Columbus Circle.

The holidays are just around corner, so do something special and plan a memorable weekend at the Mandarin Oriental. Visit www.mandarinoriental.com, or call 212-8058800 for reservations. ∆

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Travel

2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

Barcelo Los Cabos Deluxe Opens in December

CoSport offers travel packages for the February 2010 winter Olympics in Vancouver. www.cosport.com. Visitors can also experience the Olympics while on board a Norwegian Cruise Line ship. www.newwesttravel.com.

Located 5 minutes from San Jose del Cabo, the new, all-inclusive, Barcelo resort offers 626 suites most with sea views, elegant swim-up suites, and a world class spa. www.barcelo.com.

New Hyatt Regency Opens in Curacao in January

Silversea offers 50% Savings

Silversea Cruises offers 50% savings plus free air on select voyages. Book by December 31, 2009 and take advantage of this offer. www.silversea.com.

Relais Paradiso Hotel on Italy’s Amalfi Coast

The recently opened Relais Paradiso Hotel offers 22 spacious guestrooms and suites with panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. www.ragostahotels. com.

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Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, opens January 2010. Located at Santa Barbara Plantation, the beachfront resort offers 350 luxuriously appointed rooms, a spa, marina, and an 18-hole championship resort golf course. www. curacao.hyatt.com.

Abercrombie & Kent Offers Tours at 2008 Prices

The renowned tour company, Abercrombie & Kent, has introduced new itineraries for 2010 at 2008 prices. They offer escorted trips to exotic locations throughout Africa, India, and the Middle East. Many itineraries are 12 days or shorter, perfect for today’s busy lifestyles. www.abercrombieandkent.com.

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Gansevoort Luxury Resort Opens in Turks and Caicos

Queen Elizabeth Will Enter Service in October 2010

Queen Elizabeth, Cunard’s newest ship, will make its maiden 13-night European voyage on October 10 from Southampton.

The ship will reflect the grandeur, décor and style of the Cunard line. www.cunard. com.

Oceania Cruises Features the Canyon Ranch Spa

Gansevoort hotel group has opened a 91-room beachfront luxury property in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. The resort features an Exhale Spa, a 7,000 sq. ft. infinity pool, and fine dining. www. gansevoorthotelgroup.com.

Sanctuary Swala Camp in Tanzania Reopens

Oceania Cruises now features Canyon Ranch’s signature treatments, fitness classes, and on select voyages, workshops and special life enhancing presentations. The spa cuisine will be launched in April and May 2010. www.oceaniacruises.com

Direct Flights to Guadalajara, Mexico

Mexicana airlines has introduced daily direct service from JFK to Guadalajara in Mexico. www.mexicana.com.

Tanzania’s Sanctuary Swala Camp in the Tarangire National Park has reopened after a $1.5 million renovation. The eco friendly camp, famous for its resident elephants, is maintaining its 2009 prices. www.sanctuaryretreats.com.

The 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play The villagers of Oberammergau, in Bavaria, Germany, put on a “passion of Christ” play every 10 years. The 2010 production will run from May 15 to October 3. Lasting 8 hours, the play features up to 1,000 on stage participants. www.oberammergaupassion.com.

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NYC New Season at the Met

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2009-2010 season features eight new productions including Les Contes d’Hoffmann starring Anna Netrebko, Carmen starring Angela Gheorgiu, Armida with Renée Fleming in the title role, and Attila, conducted by Riccardo Muti. The season also features 18 revivals. Experience the magic.

212-362-6000 or www.metopera.org.

René Fleming in Armida.

Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center The Big Apple Circus is back at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park thru January 18. The show features clown Bello Nock, and an international cast of acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, equestrians and more. A holiday favorite. 888-5413750 or www.bigapplecircus.org.

The Atrium at Lincoln Center A new visitor, ticketing and performance space at Lincoln Center is scheduled to open on November 24. The atrium will feature free performances, the restaurant “wichcraft,” visitors’ information, seating areas, and discount tickets for day-of performances for Lincoln Center’s venues.

Located on Broadway, between 62nd and 63rd streets.

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Broadway Season Starts with a Bang

The new Broadway season started with a block party in Times Square featuring numbers from current and upcoming productions. Highlights included Memphis, Fela, and Ragtime.

For information and theater tickets visit www.ilovenytheater.com.

A Little Night Music Comes To Broadway Steven Sondheim’s A little Night Music returns to Broadway starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Angela Lansbury. Directed by Trevor Nunn, the show begins previews on November 24, and opens on December 13 at the Walter Kerr Theater. www.NightMusicOnBroadway.com.

Cirque du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel at the Beacon Theater

Cirque du Soleil premieres a new production, Banana Shpeel, at The Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway) starting February 4. Banana Shpeel is a mix of styles that blends comedy with tap, hip hop, eccentric dance and slapstick, all linked by a narrative and wacky adventures. www.cirquedusoleil.com.

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News and LaRouge in Englewood LaRouge, a stunning accessories boutique has opened at 49 East Palisade Ave. in Englewood.

The spacious store features designer jewelry, fine watches, trendy sunglasses, fashionable hand bags and leather goods, home accents, Judaica items, and much more. Just in time for the holidays. 201-567-2057.

Fair World, After All in Englewood Fair World, After All, at 31 North Dean Street in Englewood, offers an exquisite array of high quality handcrafted gifts, accessories, home accents, coffee, tea, and chocolate. All products come from organizations committed to fair trade principles such as providing fair wages, safe working conditions, and engaging in environmentally sustainable production and farming practices. www.fairworldafterall.com 201-408-4514.

The Beauty Lounge NY in Westwood The Beauty Lounge NY, an innovative hair salon, has opened at 180 Westwood Ave., in Westwood. The salon features the latest in cutting, coloring, and styling techniques, in a natural, organic setting. Escape from everyday life and let their stylists create a new you.

Stop by for a complimentary consultation.

201-497-6000. www.beautyloungeny.com.

Madre’s Restaurant in Teaneck Madre’s Restaurant has recently opened at 477B Cedar Lane in Teaneck serving homemade traditional Cuban favorites. Chef Agusto, formerly of Victor’s Café in NYC, prepares many of the specialties that made Victor’s Cafe a popular dining destination.

The menu features comfort food as well as eclectic items and vegetarian selections. Owners Wendy and Ricardo are proud to introduce their Cuban cuisine to the area. Bring your favorite beverage. www.madresnj.com. 201-530-5100.

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Openings Fontana di Trevi in Leonia The original Fontana di Trevi restaurant, across from Carnegie Hall in NYC, was a popular dining place for concert-goers, and musicians. When a developer bought the building, manager Andrew Calegari gathered some of the staff, including chef Hector Fresneros and pastry and bakery chef Sara Calegari, and opened Fontana di Trevi at 248 Fort Lee Rd., in Leonia. The cozy restaurant features moderately priced classic Roman inspired cuisine from northern and southern Italy. BYO. 201-242-9040.

Raffsonni at Riverside Square Mall A new furniture gallery, Raffsonni, has opened on the upper level at the Riverside Square Mall in Hackensack. Raffsonni specializes in high end designer furniture, and features fine Italian furniture from Giorgetti, hand crafted, one-of-a-kind, wood furniture from Richard Nardone, and more. The gallery offers full interior design services.

201-342-3000.

Precious Accents Re-Locates in Englewood After eight years on South Dean Street, Precious Accents has moved to 7 East Palisade Avenue in Englewood, a location six times larger than the previous one. Owner, Mario Rosenthal, has expanded the current lines of Pandora, Rembrandt, and Judith Jack and added new items from Swarovski, Sector Watches, and Morellato. Precious Accents also carries a large assortment of sterling silver, turquoise, onyx and other gemstones. They repair jewelry and replace watch batteries. 201-567-6001.

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Ristorante & Banquets

Chinese

Homestyle Italian Classics

Peking Duck House — 411 Piermont Rd., Closter. Enjoy the great taste of Peking Duck, uniquely prepared fresh fish selections and a “healthy” menu. Seafood buffet Fri., 6-9:30pm for $1695, 3 course lunch served weekdays for $695. In the Green Room Grill there is a juice bar and a Mongolian Grill where you create your own meal choosing meat, vegetable and sauce. Great desserts, full bar and wine list, and a party room for 10-100 guests. Closed Tuesday. Take out with drive thru window. For reservations call 201-767-8779.

201-652-0201

299 Paramus Rd. • Paramus open 7 days

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Madre’s Restaurant—477B Cedar Lane, Teaneck.

Chef Agusto, formerly from top-rated Victor’s Cafe in NYC, is now preparing his traditional, authentic Cuban cuisine at Madre’s. The restaurant is warm and inviting offering a large variety of Cuban dishes including vegetarian items. Some of the house specialties include Empanadas, Casuela Madre’s Seafood Consume, Ropa Vieja, traditional Paella, as well as homemade desserts. Bring your favorite beverage. Open daily for lunch and dinner and/or take out. 201-530-5100.

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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 Biagio’s Ristorante & Banquets — 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus. Family owned and operated since 1987, Biagio’s offers homestyle Italian classics and contemporary daily specials created by chef Jimmy Perides. Popular dishes include “seafood pescatore”, a grilled 18 oz. veal chop, imported pastas, grandma’s meatballs, steaks and their signature dessert “crème brulée”. Well priced wines by the bottle or glass are the perfect complement to your meal. Biagio’s has 5 party rooms accommodating from 15-170 guests.

Lunch Mon-Sat, Dinner Mon-Sun, on-premises parking. 201-652-0201.

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

Open 7 days

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Italian Best Prices BYOB Family Friendly

2009 Readers Choice Bergen Health & Life 2009

BYOB Restaurant

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Beautifully Renovated 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont

201-384-7767

www.njdiningguide.com/ilmulino

Tapas Paellas Seafood Steaks Sangrias

New York Times HHHH Bergen Record HHH

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343 Bergen Blvd. • Palisades Park www.MesonMadrid.com

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Dining at 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 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.

Agusto, Victor’s Cafe

Chef

formerly from in NYC presents traditional, homestyle

Cuban Specialties 201-530-5100

Fontana di Trevi — 248 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia. Once a popular restaurant across from Carnegie Hall, in Manhattan, Fontana di Trevi has re-opened in a warm and cozy space in Leonia. The new owner, Andrew Calegari, formerly the manager of the NYC location, has brought the chef, and the pastry chef to the new restaurant. The menu features meat, seafood and pasta dishes from both the north and south of Italy. Specialties include caesar salad, prepared table side, pollo scarpariella, shrimp trevi and fritto misto. Be sure to save room for Pius VII, their signature dessert. Fontana di Trevi is open from 5-10pm Tuesday-Sunday. BYO. 201-242-9040.

477B Cedar Lane, Teaneck • www.madresnj.com Dine In • Take Out • BYOB • Open 7 days

★★★ — Excellent Bergen Record Nov. 2006 • Whole Mediterranean Fish • Exotic Oysters • Colossal Shrimp • Prime Steaks

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. 201-3847767. www.njdiningguide.com/ilmulino.

kitchen open late

201-796-0546

2-27 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn Reserve Online

www.oceanosrestaurant.com

ZAGAT Rated — Excellent The Record — Top 5 for Atmosphere

Japanese Kaname ­— 783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park. Rated ★★★ by the Bergen 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 Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun. 201-886-0080.

Distinctive Northern Italian Cuisine

Seafood

201-833-1897 Open 7 Days

63 Cedar Lane Teaneck

Oceanos Oyster Bar and Sea Grill — 2-27 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn (1 block off Rt 4W). Manhattan comes to NJ. Oceanos, (formerly Peter’s Whale) 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

Ample Parking

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Its Best

Serving The Finest Quality And Selection Of Seafood also... prime steaks, veal, chicken & pasta dishes

Sun-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun, and the kitchen stays open late. 201-796-0546.

Sea Shack – 293 Polifly Rd., Hackensack. Voted “The best seafood restaurant of Northern New Jersey for 14 years by the readers of NJ Monthly magazine.

Sea Shack offers the largest and finest seafood selection. Fish entrees are prepared to order, be it broiled, grilled, steamed, blackened or sauteed. The chefs use just the right touch of seasoning to subtly enhance the food’s natural flavors, not to overpower it with sauces. Also steaks, chops, veal and chicken dishes. Serving lunch and dinner. www.seashack. com. 201-489-7232.

Best Seafood Restaurant Fall 2007

“Best Seafood in Northern New Jersey” Readers’ Choice of NJ Monthly Magazine for 15 Years.

“Best Lunch” “Best Seafood” NJ Monthly Magazine August 2008. www.seashack.com

293 Polifly Rd. • Hackensack • 201.489.7232

★★★ —the Bergen Record

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Spanish Meson Madrid — 343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park.

Casual elegance and exquisite cuisine from the heart of Spain for over 27 years. This highly rated restaurant specializes in exceptional paellas, mariscadas, as well as superbly prepared selections of lobster, seafood, veal and poultry. Lunch specials from $695. Available for private parties and corporate events. Full bar.

Open Sun-Fri 1130am-1030pm, Sat 1130am-1130pm.

201-947-1038.

Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Fabulous Sushi Bar

201-886-0080

783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park (Across from Winston Towers)

open Mon.-Sun. — Take-Out available

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Rarely available - South view - 1 Bedroom and 1 full bath on High floor. Breathtaking unobstructed Hudson River, Manhattan skyline and New York harbor views from the living room and bedroom - completely renovated open plan kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinets and built in table. Parquet floors throughout -large tiled terrace - premier garage parking - one of the area’s most prestigious buildings set on 26 lushly landscaped acres - 24 hour security – pools – tennis courts – playground – close to NYC transportation.

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Beautifully renovated kitchen with shaker style cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Lovely wood strip floors throughout the main living level, dramatic atrium foyer, wood-burning fireplace, central vacuum, central heat/air. The lower level has a large laundry/storage room, gym and oversized 1-car garage (formerly a 2-car garage). Reserved outdoor secondary parking space, 24 hour gatehouse, pool, tennis court, the front deck has direct access to the incredible waterfront walkway!

Offered at $598,000

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Offered at $1,450,000.

Call Judy or Jack Miller.

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Mary Lenk

Beautiful 6 Bedroom, 6.5 Bath Contemporary, fabulously built by one of the area’s best builders. Designed by well known architect incorporating many great amenities including magnificent pool and tennis court. Warm and inviting, perfect family home for entertaining.

Price upon request.

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Incredible one-of-a-kind Colonial. Built in 2002, 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with pizza oven, radiant heat.

Finished 3rd fl. for additional bedrooms or office. Extensive use of lavish woods and much more. Offered at $999,000.

Call Mary Lenk or Philip Soo.

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Michael Dryden

Claudia Piano

Spacious Center Hall Colonial in pristine condition. Nearly 1 acre of fabulous property on cul-de-sac. Master Suite, sunken family room with wet bar, spacious living room, updated EIK, 2 fireplaces, private backyard, deck & hot tub! Offered at $825,000.

Call Michael Dryden or Claudia Piano.

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