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Met-Living’s 100 Fast Facts 1. One out of 20 people have an extra rib.

children are given a Bir thday Pie.

2 . In 1865, the U.S. Secret Ser vice was first established for the specific purpose to combat the counter feiting of money.

20. Sharks are immune to cancer.

3 . Istanbul, Turkey is the only cit y in the world located on t wo continents. 4 . In 1873, Colgate made a toothpaste that was available in a jar. 5. The second best selling game of all time is Jenga. Jenga is a Swahili word, meaning “to build.” 6. Orcas (killer whales), when traveling in groups, breathe in unison. 7. The percentage of American men who say they would marry the same woman if they had it to do all over again is 80%.

21. Chinese Crested dogs can get acne. 22 . China has more English speakers than the United States. 23. Pitcher Darold Knowles once pitched all seven games of one World Series. 2 4 . Her ber t Hoover, who was t he 31st president of the United Stated, turned over all the Federal salar y checks he received to charit y during the 47 years he was in government. 2 5. Macadamia nuts are not sold in their shells because it takes 300 pounds per square inch of pressure to break the shell. 26. Japan has approximately 200 volcanoes

8. The first TONK A truck was made in 1947. 9. Baskin Robbins plain vanilla ice cream is the number one selling flavor and accounts for a quar ter of their sales.

the left one. This is because of the space and placement of the hear t. 35. Walmart-mart sells more apparel a year than all the other competing department stores combined. 36. In Belgium, there is a museum just for strawberries. 37. Staying still, and being calm will actually make the body float in the quicksand because the body is less dense than the quicksand is. 3 8 . Detroit, Michigan has more registered bowlers than any other city in the USA. 39. The last thing Elvis Presley ate before he died was four scoops of ice cream and 6 chocolate chip cookies. 40. Manicuring the nails has been done by people for more than 4,000 years.

45. The Boeing 747-400

10. Elizabeth Taylor has appeared on the cover of Life magazine more than anyone else. 11. The typical lead pencil can draw a line that is thir ty five miles long. 12 . Humans are born with 300 bones in their body, however when a person reaches adulthood they only have 206 bones. This occurs because many of them join together to make a single bone. 13. The expression cooked “al dente” means “to the tooth.” What this means is that the pasta should be somewhat firm, and of fer some resistance to the tooth, but should also be tender. 14 . No piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times. 15 . More people are k illed by donkeys annually than are killed in plane crashes. 16. Scallops have approximately 100 eyes around the edge of its shell. 17. A chicken with red earlobes will produce brown eggs, and a chicken with white earlobes will produce white eggs. 18 . Only pregnant females polar bears hibernate. 19. Instead of a Birthday Cake, many Russian 18

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and is home to 10% of the active volcanoes in the world. 27. The shortest war in history was between Z a n zib a r a n E ngla nd in 1896. Z a n zib a r surrendered af ter 38 minutes. 2 8 . Toronto was the first city in the world with a computerized traf fic signal system.

41. One out of 20 people have an extra rib . 44% of kids watch television before they go to sleep 42 . The three best-known western names in China: Jesus Christ, Richard Nixon, and Elvis Presley

2 9. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

4 3 . In 1894 the first big Coke sign was found on the side of a building located in Car tersville, Georgia, and still exists today

30. The let ter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements.

44. The longest distance a deepwater lobster has been recorded to travel is 225 miles

31. Tomato ketchup is a good conditioner for the hair. It also helps get the greenish tinge that some blonde haired people get af ter swimming in water with chlorine in it.

45. There are six million parts in the Boeing 747-400.

32 . The youngest pope was 11 years old. 33. On average, a beaver can cut down two hundred trees a year. 34 . The right lung of a human is larger than

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49. The word “toy” comes from an old English word that means “tool.”

eaten by Justin Timberlake sold on eBay 80. The biggest disco ball in the world has a diameter of 2.41 meters and 137.89 kilograms. It also has 6,900 mirror squares on it

5 0. Superman The Escape rollercoaster, loc ated in C alifor nia at Six F lags Magic Mountain, goes from 0 to 100 miles per hour in only 7 seconds

81. The national anthem of Greece has 158 verses

51. One gallon of pure maple syrup weighs 11 pounds

82 . An average city dog lives approximately three years longer than an average country dog

52 . The largest employer in the world is the Indian railway system in India, employing over 1.6 million people

83. On average, falling asleep while driving results in 550 accidents per day in the United States

53. The average price for a major league baseball game in 2012...is...$29.00 54. Native Indians have been known to paint their doors blue, which they believe keeps the bad spirits out 55. Colgate faced a big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries. Colgate translates into the command “go hang yourself.” 56. The Flintstones car toon was the first thirty-minute cartoon to be aired during prime time

84. Pumpkins contain potassium and vitamin A 8 5. Contrar y to popular beliefs, chocolate does not cause acne 53. The ticket window at Citi-Field

69. People living on the east coast prefer creamy peanut but ter, while people living on the west coast prefer chunky peanut but ter 70. The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119, which is 176 verses

57. When Queen Elizabeth I of England died she owned over 3,000 gowns

70. The longest freshwater shoreline in the world is located in the state of Michigan

58. Female alligators lay about 40 eggs that hatch in 60 - 70 days

71. There are bananas called “Red banana” that are maroon to dark purple when ripe

5 9. The nickname for a Japanese businessmen is “Salar ymen.”

7 2 . Fra nk lin Pierc e wa s t he f ir s t U.S. President to have a Christmas tree in the White House

60. The most popular Twizzler candy flavor is strawberr y 61. Thir ty percent of all bingo players are under the age of 35 62 . Infants spend more time dreaming than adults do 63. The only species of tur tle that lives in the open ocean is the sea tur tle 64 . Toronto was the first city in the world with a computerized traf fic signal system 65. Seniors who drink a cup of coffee before a memor y test score higher than those who drink a cup of decaf feinated cof fee 66 . Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise 67. The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements 68 . Over 200 varieties of watermelons are grown in the U.S

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assett Caterers was founded in 1962 by local Coney Island brothers Lou and John Morandi. Originally established as Basset t Pick le wor ks, t he busines s consisted of one t r uck and t wo brot hers wit h a tireless work ethic. In the beginning they were a wholes ale company supplying such boardwalk giants as Nathans with s ome of t h e ir d ay t o d ay p rov i s i o n s during Coney Island heyday.

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Johns Deli: Great Taste From Bklyn. and now on Staten Island

reland has it’s pubs. France has it’s cafes. Spain has it’s Tapas bars. Bensonhurst has it’s John’s Deli. Huh? Yes, the borough of Kings is home to the reigning heavyweight champion in the highly competitive delicatessen business. This perennial eatery is the champ, and it looks like retirement is not around the corner. To say John’s Deli is a genealogical miracle af fair is a n under st atement. The family run local landmark has been churning out mouth watering food since 1968. With an emphasis on “no nonsense” t a s t e, j u s t c u l i n a r y perfection, this Stillwell Avenue stalwar t never misses. If unbelievably aut hent ic It alian food i s w h a t yo u c r ave... run...don’t walk to this macelleria. A f t e r b e in g in t h e community for 45 years, the owners, the Cicero family, a re over joyed by their connection to t he neighbor hood. “It’s so nice to be here a nd to see ever yone come in and out,” said s o n R o b e r t , “ To b e p a r t of B e n s o n h u r s t is a badge I wear with pr ide. Well, Rober t, there is something else you should be boa s t ing a bou t. Your cuisine! When walking into this shrine to gastronomic goodness ones eyes strain with pleasure as you gaze over the plethora of hot and cold possibilities. Salami, Prosciutto, Capicola, Bresaola, Mor tadella and the list keeps on going. Aged cheeses that define the word “savor y”. Oh! Let’s not forget the authentic hot stuf f. Listen to these tasty

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treats. John’s world renowned Eggplant Parmigiano has been satisfying bellies and making locals swoon for years. But I think you should also take a bite out of this signature staple: Hot roast beef, topped with fresh mozzarella, gratif ying grav y and onions over a veritable operatic hero. Both offerings are absolutely audacious. Loyal customers always stop by John’s Deli, and let Cicero know what a great place it is. “The sandwiches are great I have been coming here for over forty years,” Said Phil

the subway.” When told of this Bob Cicero was very moved. “That’s what we are, an authentic Italian place right here in the hear t of Bensonhurst. I have ever ybody from the police to firemen to the people at Verizon coming by. I could of sworn I saw Ralph Kramden the other day. And my father John (original owner) comes by everyday and helps out everyday too. We wouldn’t have it any other way.” Luckily I was within earshot when I heard what they were cooking up next. Sicilian rice balls with meat and sauce...

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from 18th Ave “there’s nothing bet ter”. Debra from Pitkin Ave. had to bestow a lit tle enthusiastic gratitude as well. “I go in at around six in the morning when they open and I grab my coffee. It’s so nice to come into an old school family business before work...It always gives me a boost right before I have to face the nightmare of

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o you want to have your taste buds squeal with ecstasy? Are you wondering where the best place is for a f i r s t d a t e ? O r, a r e y o u s i m p l y someone who craves wondrous cuisine with pinnace. If you answered one or all three, there is an esculent shrine to cuisine that’s arrived and exploding on the North Shore of Staten Island. Bin 5 on Bay Street, is the kind of place t hat never stops it ’s inner quest to provide it ’s guest s wit h t he most mout hwatering food around. Wit h an It alian base as a gast ronomic springboard, t his den of delectables fuses ingredients together with absolute piquant result s.

The Love of food family Bin 5’s comestible direction is steered by proud E xecut ive Chef Frank Bilot t i. Bilot t i, w h o s t u di e d at t h e p re s t igi o u s Jo h n s o n & Wales Universit y in Providence, Rhode Island, has been honing his craf t for years. J u s t o u t o f s c h o o l, B i l o t t i a p p r e n t i c e d 40

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and wor ked at some of T he Big A pples’s mo s t popula r re s t aura nt s. Like a pa inter o r s c ulpto r t hi s c o o k ing a r t i s t i s a l w ay s t r ying to improve. The rest aurant busines s is considered one of t he most compet it ive f ields for one to prosper in, however t he ready for a challenge cuisenaire ant agonist has entered the New York Cit y cooker y ring. This t ime, not as a sous chef...but a Chef. Inspired by his loving parents, this Richmond nat ive and st aunch Yankee fan ha s been r ising up t he culina r y ra nk s, a nd ra ising some eyebrows along the way. “Ever y since I wa s a child I have had a love of food”, gushed Bilot t i, “It ’s a pas sion t hat I have cult ivated for years”. The int imate Tast y Temple is a labor of love for it’s owners: The Da Noi family, Frank and it ’s per t inacious st af f. Their mot to is t he guest is t he best. “I wanted to propose to my girlfriend and a f r iend s a id Bin 5 c ould be t he plac e,” said Tony from Todt Hill, “Well she said yes and we just had are wedding last mont h, i t w a s t he mo s t roma nt ic plac e to be gin

are jour ney.” Accolades such as t hat bring smiles to ever yone who makes t he Bin 5 foodie engine r un. “ To be hone s t w i t h you, i t ha s been a blessing to have such great food, with such a great atmosphere, combined with reasonable prices,’ said Suzanne from Annadale. “I wish t here were more places like t his closer to me so I wouldn’t have to drive so far...but hey, t he food is wor t h it ” she s aid wit h a beaming smile. The chef-of-the house cooks for another reason as well. “I love that I can put a smile on someone’s face-wit hout even being in t he room, it ’s just so s at isf ying.” Hold on and let me ring the dinner bell because we all have a retort. Frank, on behalf of the patrons of this savor y saloon please stay in the kitchen so we can keep sampling your every changing and evolving scrumptious masterpieces. “Don’t worry,” Bilotti said with a happy grin,” this place is a dream come true, and I am dedicated to it’s success.” From all of us... Thank you Chef Frank! w w w. m e t l i v i n g m a g a z i n e . c o m

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hey say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. It is safe to say you can improve on perfection, however. One local bakery is proof that you can always move forward to new heights without ever forgetting the past or what got you there.

75 delicious years Cuccio’s bakery has been around since 1937. To say it is a neighborhood landmark is an understatement. The pastr y parlor is celebrating 75 years in t he busines s of concocting delicious delectables along with some absolutely mouth watering breads. Cuccio’s is a third ge ne r at ion la bor of love and its owner John Cuccio, (who incidentally to his credit was an Emergency Medical Technician for eight years) could not be any prouder. “It has been great being par t of this community”, he gushed ”When you have generations of customers coming in over the years it makes you so proud, and puts a smile on your face”.

Into the Future The tasty haven has gone through an extensive remodeling. As Cuccio puts it, “to bring the place into the 21st centur y, without surrendering it’s old world charm.” The shop will always turn out a full line of breads, pastries and of course their world famous jelly and cream doughnuts. In addition to gastronomic Italian staples like

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he 20-foot by 40-foot or larger swimming pool has long been the dream of many subur ban homeowners wit h a large back yard and plent y of room to spare. Here in the nor t heast, however, and in ot her areas of the countr y where a growing number of homeow ners are c h o o s in g t o li ve in urban environments, quite a different pool i s b e i n g s e l e c t e d. That pool is the “c o c k t a i l ” o r m i n i p o o l. I t i s a s f u l l y accessorized and as elegant as it s larger count r y cousin, but set in a cit y, town or s m a l l-l ot s u b u r b a n lo c at io n. I t i s t r ul y a gem to look at and to use. The cocktail or mini pool is growing in popularity because many people—tired of the long commute, paying high fuel prices or bot h — want to live closer to wor k, but do not want to give up t he lifest yle t hat includes a pool and beautiful landscaping. The size of t he pool does not mat ter as long as it is in proper propor t ion to t he rest of t he yard. For many, t he cock t ail pool conjures up images of family and friends rela xing a ro u n d t h e p o o l e nj oy in g d r in k s w i t h t h e b a r b e c u e g o i n g. T h e p o o l i s t h e foc al point of t hat environment: it is for rela xation, enter t ainment and a place to cool of f on a hot day. It is a treat for the

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eye from inside the house looking out or from t he yard; it of fers t he sight s and sounds of r unning water; it is t r uly an oasis in an urban environment.

How Big Is a Cock tail Pool? I have of ten been a sked how big is a cock t ail pool, compared to t he more t r adi t ion a l s i ze d pool? I c on s ide r a ny pool t hat is 24 feet or les s in lengt h to

be a c ock t a il pool. W hen you include s tep s into t he pool, i t is not t y pic a ll y one in which you c an jump in and swim laps. Yet even in this space-constrained set t ing, if swimming laps and exercise is on the agenda for you, a swim stream — a water jet t hat allows t he swimmer to swim against t he cur rent — c an be incorporated along with speakers below water level so that the swimmer can enjoy his or her favorite music while doing laps. On my pool projects in urban set tings, t he lot size dic t ate s w hat I c a n build. In t he ci t y, t he set back s a re f ive feet from the back proper t y line and five feet

from t he t wo sides, so if I have a 35foot long lot, I c an build a 25-foot long pool. Many pools are smaller bec ause the client wants to incorporate extensive landscaping and room to entertain around t he pool.

Fully Accessorized Environments W hile t he pool may be sma ller, t he p a c k a g e t h a t a c c o m p a n i e s i t i s n ot. Yo u c a n c re a t e a n oasis in the midst of cit y living that is complete with special lighting, water ef fects and elegant t ile designs and f inishes. Unlike i t s l a rge r s ubu r b a n cousin where t ile is often used only along t he water line, in a cocktail pool that tile or pebble f inish c an be incorporated into the entire interior sur fac e to cre ate a magnif icent set t ing. For many client s, small can mean incorporating a deck of granite or natural stone, LED 4 color light ing t hat slowly changes color to shade s of blue, green, magent a or w hi te. I t a l s o a llow s for t he s ound of r ushing water w it h c a sc ading st re ams of water, water falls, bubbling fount ains or da z zling sprays. W hile we may be hired to build t he p o o l af t e r t h e b ac k y a rd h a s a lre ad y been designed by a landscape architect, mo s t of ten i t is our job to c re ate t he ent ire environment. Rat her t han t r y to communic ate our concept s wit h a mere t wo-dimensional drawing, we use a state of the ar t computer sof t ware that allows

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us to create a t hree-dimensional living, “breathing” picture, complete with sound & visual ef fects to create an exact replica of what the yard environment will be. You can pick and choose the elements that you want, and you c an visualize what t hose element s will be like once t he project is done. You see it all projected before your eyes in living color. But more t han t hat, when we create a computer design, you can take a virtual tour around the pool and spa and view it from the deck, from inside the house looking through a window, from t he second stor y or even over head. You can see the pool with the sun shining on i t in t he day or at night wit h t he moon ref lect ing on the water. You can see and hear t he crackle of a fire pit, the sounds of the water feat ures and even t h e b ac kg ro u n d s o u n d s of your environment, whether it is urban or suburban.

square feet. He had a 15-foot by 30-foot back yard. For this client I built a six-foot by 12-foot pool / sp a c ombinat ion w i t h a s w im s t re a m, sp a benc he s a nd jet s,

While we love the challenges of creating and building cock t ail pools, Mill Bergen Pools is so much more. We design and build a w ide va r iet y of re sident ia l a nd commercial pools and spas and pool/spa combinations to fit ever y need, including t hat special indoor pool. We also of fer pool repair and maintenance ser vices. Mill Bergen Pool Center is a custom pool construction company that ser vices the 5 boroughs of New York. Our ser vice depar tment which is committed to excellence of fers openings, closings, valet weekly maintenance and repairs! Mill Bergen Pool Center’s Ret ail store sells pool supplies, equipment and par ts. We are located at 6338 Avenue N in B ro o k l y n, a n d a re o p e n s e ve n d ay s a w e e k. We c a n be re ac he d at ( 718) 763-5500. Our Website is w w w.millbergenpools.com

Tale of Two Clients Prob a bl y t he be s t w ay to de s c r ibe t he c oc k t a il pool is to t a lk a bou t t wo of my most recent clients. One client gave up subur b a n li v ing a nd move d to Brook l y n s o t hat he w a s onl y t wo subw ay s top s a nd a s hor t w a lk f rom his Wa ll S t re et of f ic e. He ne e de d to dow n size his ci t y dwellings compared to his countr y home…in a f a s hion. He had prob a bl y a 6,000-square-foot house in the suburbs a n d w h e n h e m o v e d t o B r o o k l y n, h e purchased t hree cont iguous apar tment s a nd broke t hrough t he w a lls to ma ke i t into one living unit. He paid $1.4 million for t he f ir s t a p a r t ment, $1.1 million for t he s e c ond a nd $1 million plu s for t he third. His new home had a total of 2,300

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We Design It We Build It and We ser vice it!! I f yo u a re a c u r re n t p o o l o w n e r o r simply want to lear n more about owning a pool, please stop by our store. We have friendly exper ts on staf f who can answer a l l of y o u r q u e s t i o n s. A s m e n t i o n e d, we use computer design to create our p o o l a n d s p a e n v i ro n m e n t s, n ot t w odimensional drawings. Let us show you what a pool would look like in your special environment. You will be surprised and delighted!

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Il Sogno: A Restaurant built on Dreams and Hard Work

l cibo è così buono in questo ris torante che dovrebbe essere illegale...That translates into the food at this restaurant is so good it should be illegal. Where is t his shrine to gast ronomic goodness? Do I have to jump on a plane and head to Roma or Florence? No you do not...you just have to make your way over to the borough of St aten Island to s a mple s ome re a ll y au t he nt ic I t a li a n cuisine.

Hard work makes dreams become reality Il Sogno is a northern Italian restaurant located at 26 Jefferson boulevard in the fabulous neighborhood of Annadale. The cathedral of fine eclectic cuisine would def initely be t he pride and joy of any owner. Just ask Pedro, t he permitee, who af ter emigrating from Lima, Peru in t he mid-eighties, and toiling in several of new Yor k’s top tier kitchens can finally call this p l a c e h o m e...I mean his...Il Sogno translates into “The Dream” and that is what this proprietor was always lusting a f t e r, a p l a c e t o c a l l h i s o w n. “ I l Sogno was my dream when I came

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Sonny’s Gourmet Deli

re you tired of the same old sandwich? Is going out to lunch not as fun as it use to be? Could it be that you have sampled every possible lunch combination that one can imagine? Do you hear me knocking? I think you do...so I have a special place in mind that will not only feed the beast inside of you but leave you as stuffed as a satisfied hippo! Is it going to cost you a fortune...I don’t think so. Why do you ask? Because this is a brand new deli that is making waves among local sandwich aficionado’s with good food at a good price.

A New Kind of Traditional Sonny ’s gour met deli ju s t opene d on Ar thur Kill Road in beautiful Staten Island. There motto is “if it were anymore homemade, you’d have to call us Mom. The new fixture in Richmond county specializes in breakfast, lunch and dinner. Making it even easier for locals to enjoy their meals,

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they provide lovely indoor and outdoor seating. Using only choice cold cuts like Boar’s head, these sandwich masters are taking things to a new level. You can pop on in and order what you want or you can peruse the menu and fax your order to them. The kitchen crew will make up your gastronomic delight and then promptly deliver your order right to your door. No muss no fuss. In addition they can hook you up with any type of specialty sandwich on the menu or order a la car te and the chefs will more than adaquately build your delectable concoction. Oh and by the way if you need catering... look no further. You may of heard of Mack the knife ( Three Penny Opera) but how about chef Nino of New Dorp. Chef Nino is strongly building a reputation in the catering field. “We understand how hard it is to get good food at a reasonable price,” says Chef Nino, “we live here too so we are working diligently to give our customers the best food available, which is only matched by the quality of our product and the cost.

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Tommy’s Auto Repair: What your car needs

here can I get my car fixed? one local man quipped, “that’s not gonna cost me an arm and a leg”? “I have to go see my in laws”, one woman muttered, “where can I get the car washed”? “I wish there was a place that was close by and hassle free!” If you are like many New Yorkers (who when not fighting for a parking spot) are tirelessly looking for a reputable auto shop that can take care of your most prized possession, outside of your family and home of course. Well look no further than the borough of monarchs. There is one place that tunes up your vehicle with medical precision-while giving it extra special spa treatment. To m m y ’s A u t o R e p a i r located on McDonald Avenue i n B ro o k l y n h a s a m ot t o “Where the customer is King”! T he busines s consist s not only of workers with extensive “auto knowledge” but also a genuine passion for anything on wheels. The shop has been around since 1979 and has diligently served the Big Apple motor ist s w it h ha rd wor k, dedication and most of all honesty. “We want all drivers to know that we are there for them”, exclaimed Paul the owner, “we understand the perils of potholes and east coast weather so we decided to provide the public with a one stop shop for all your auto needs”. And boy do they deliver when it comes down to the nuts and bolts, I mean shocks and spark plugs. The bustling busines s c aters to any motorist regardless of the size or scope of the job. Tommy’s offers multiple services

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including ever ything from complete auto repair and maintenance, to detailing and c ompu ter diagno s t ic s. “ We s e e c a r s everyday coming out of Detroit and Europe that are more and more computer driven, if you pardon the pun” said Paul, “at Tommy’s we provide our employees with up to date tech training that is unsurpassed”. One local customer drove all the way from New Jersey to have the guys at Tommy’s look at her dashboard because it was blinking and the numbers were flashing. “I always go

to Tommy’s when my car acts up” said Donna “it is worth the driving time and gas because I know they will handle it” Sure enough the car just needed a lit tle t weaking and Donna was back on the road in just an hour. Tommy’s Auto Repair also b o a s t s a 24 h o u r t o w i n g s er v ic e t hat unmatche d in t he five boroughs. They u n de r s t a n d t h at ac c ide n t s happen and cars breakdown. “We want the public to know that we are there for them”, said one employee, “we are h e re t o p ro v i d e y o u w i t h t h e b e s t s e r v ic e, a ny t ime anywhere”. The fella also want you to know that Tommy’s is a member of the Better Business Bure au a nd s t a nds behind t here wor k prov iding a 12 month 12,000-mile warrant y on all jobs. Last, but not least is Tommy’s car wash capabilities. The company extols a perennial power wash that will knock ever y speck of grim of f your ride. You have a hot date? Do you want to impress your boss? Or do you just want it clean? Look no further that this sedan salon. They have been scrubbing down cars for years and treat a cars appearance quite obsessively. The prices are low and the outcome is serene. You may have to sit down when they say “it’s ready” and you see it. So come on down to Tommy’s Auto Repair and experience first class ser vice with a natural personal touch. Located in the county of kings, this place treats it’s customers like royalty.

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As Smart as Einstein

ave you ever heard of Joe the plumber? No, it’s not that guy from Ohio who wanted to run for president in 2008. And he is not just your ordinary Joe. He is local Brooklynite Joe Collins who is vigorously unclogging drains and formidably laying pipe so things keep flowing along gracefully. Einsteins Plumbing and Heating has been ser ving Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhat tan since 2004. The top notch technicians under Joe, the plumbing genius, manage all t ypes of residential plumbing ser vices. Ever y t hing f rom ba sic re p a i r s a n d l e a k s t o i n t r i c a t e installations. In addition, Einsteins deploys a “warehouse on wheels”, a complex truck that hauls over 10,000 plumbing par ts to whatever job it’s dispatched to. Collins, who was raised in Red Hook and at tended South Shore High school, under took an extensive

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It is safe to say New Wave Pools is a family business. The Father-son duo have over 30 years of pool knowledge bet ween them and specialize in Vinyl pools. They have been per fecting the ar t of pool construction for dec ade s, al ways keeping a n eye out regarding positioning and beaut y.

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They work out of a store front on Hylan bouleva rd, ser v ing t he S t aten Isla nd communit y. “We handle ever y thing you could imagine when it comes down to your pool, said brother Pete, “from putting it in, to opening it up. From maintenance all the way till you want to close it”. The family feels working out of a shop is the best way to help customers. “We want you to know that you can come in of f the street and ask us any question”, Pete continues, “Any question you want answered or any problem, we c an help!” T he store is packed with ever y possible piece of pool equipment imaginable while providing pool owners with unlimited satisfaction. Just ask one local resident who just popped in with a question”. “My pool seems to constantly reek of chlorine”, griped Stella from Tottenville, “what can I do”? Af ter a quick visit New Wave determined that her Bromine levels where too high”. “It’s so nice when a company is helpful and this professional” said Stella, “now my summer bar-b-q’s won’t smell like the YMCA”. That type of access and precision is what New Wave is all about.

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La Strada: Old School Cuisine For a New Century Where do New Yorkers go for satisfaction when they are craving some classic Italian cuisine?

r r a t h e r, w h e r e d o S t a t e n Islanders in the know go to satisfy their lust for gastronomic greatness: The answer is pretty close to home, New Dorp. La Strada restaurant has been around for over 25 years. The family-owned a nd operate d busine s s pr ide s i t s el f on time-honored traditions, and good c h e e r. “ T h e m e n u n e ve r c h a n g e s”, s a y s A n t h o n y t h e e a t e r y ’s o w n e r. “ We w e l c o m e o l d w o r l d t r a d i t i o n s because that is what we are all about.” Many rest aurant s are popping up all ove r t h e b o ro u g h t h a t a re fo c u s e d on what is “hip” and “t rendy”. Many e s t a bli s hme nt s a re le a ning tow a rd s creat ing a contemporar y t ake on t he Italian menu, and apishly imitating the Food net works most popular recipes. Not at La Strada! The venerable gourmet institution believes Real F o o die s k now w he re to go a nd a re not s hy a bou t telling pe ople ei t her. “La St rada is where you go when you don’t want any fus s”, A nt hony chimes in confidently, ”We keep it simple and to t he point. G re at food, at a gre at price, in a great atmosphere”.

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Available when you need them St aten Island’s own Steven Savino has been in the architectural problem solving game since the 1980’s. After graduating from New York Institute Of Technology in 1987, Savino set up shop on St aten Island so that as he likes to put it he is as accessible as possible. “Any t ype of construction is complicated, whether it is a home or a commercial busines s. When under t ak ing any t ype of job in N e w Yo r k C i t y i t c a n b e d o w n r i g h t maddening. I feel it is best to be close to t he st reet so client s c an come into my of f ic e a n d a s k q u e s t io n s b efo re making the big decisions that are both personal and f inancial.”

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Entertainment Guide Musical Icons Old is Gold” Michael Jackson Often referred to as the King of Pop, Jackson is rec ognized a s t he most suc c e s sf ul enter t ainer of all time. His pop-culture contributions made him a global figure for over four decades. Hit s: Thriller; Billy Jean, Beat It

Donna Summer

albums sold worldwide, she is the best-selling female ar tist. H i t s : People; Second Hand Rose; The Way We Were

Frank Sinatra

Donna Summer exploded during the disco era of the late 1970s. With five Grammy Awards, she was the first artist to have three consecutive double albums reach number one on the Billboard char t. Hit s: Bad Girls; Hot Stuf f; Love to Love You Baby

Sinatra became a successful solo ar tist in the early to mid-1940s. His career was reborn in 1953 after he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in From Here to Eternity. Hit s: Strangers in the Night; That’s Life; When Somebody Loves You

Barbra Streisand

Barry White

Barbra Streisand has eight Grammy Awards, and is one of the few enter t ainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. With more than 140 million

A t wo-time Grammy Award-winner known for his distinctive bass voice and romantic image, White’s greatest success came in the 1970s craf ting many enduring soul, funk, and disco songs with over 100 million records sold. Hits: Love’s Theme; You’re the First, the Last, My Ever y thing; Your Sweetness Is My Weakness

Luthor Vandross During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards (four in 2004 including Song of the Year for the track “Dance with My Father”) Hits: Any Love; So Amazing; Power of Love/Love Power

Bruce Springsteen Springsteen’s music, finds grandeur in the struggles of daily American life. With more than 120 million albums worldwide; 21 Grammy Awards; t wo Golden Globes and an Academy Award,

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“The Boss” is one of the most influential songwriters ever. Hits: Born in the U.S.A.; Born to Run; Glory Days

Stevie Wonder A blind, child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. He has more than thirty U.S. top ten hits and received twentyt wo Grammy Awards. Hits: My Cherie Amour; You Are the Sunshine of My Life; Superstition

The Carpenters The Carpenters were siblings Karen, and Richard Carpenter. Their distinctively sof t musical style made them among the bestselling music ar tists of all time. Hits: Rainy Days and Mondays; (They Long to Be) Close to You; We’ve Only Just Begun”

Earth, Wind & Fire One of the most successful and critically acclaimed bands of the t wentieth centur y. Also known as EWF, they have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have sold over 90 million albums. Hit s: Reasons; Shining Star; Boogie Wonderland

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New and Exciting at n umb e r o n e o n t h e U.S. B i l l b o a r d 20 0, m a k i n g O n e Direct ion t he f irst UK group in histor y to debut at number one with their first album in the U.S. Hits: What Makes You Beautiful, Gotta Be You, and One Thing

Beyonce Knowles

Katy Perry

Usher

Perr y has spent spend a record 69 weeks and counting .consecutively in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, She was named 2011’s “Ar tist of the Year” by MT V and has sold 37.6 million digital tracks in the United States and 11 million albums worldwide. Hits: I Kissed a Girl, Hot n Cold, California Gurls

As one of the best-selling artists in American music history, having sold over 65 million records worldwide, Usher, has won numerous awards including seven Grammy Awards. Billboard named his 2004 album Confessions being ranked as the top solo album of the 2000s decade. Hit s: U Got It Bad, U Remind Me, You Make Me Wanna…

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Jay-Z

Mars’ music has been noted for displaying a wide variety of styles and influences. One of the most versatile and accessible singers in pop, with a light, soul-influenced voice. H i t s : Just the Way You Are, Grenade, The Lazy Song

Justin Beiber Beiber’s first full-length studio album, My World 2.0, debuted at number one in several countries. The music video of “Baby” is currently ranked as the most viewed and most discus sed YouTube video. Named Forbes 3rd most power ful celebrity in the world, Beiber has earned $55 million, and sold over 15 million albums. Hit s: Baby, Never Say Never, Boyfriend

One Direction When One Direction released their debut album, Up All Night, in the US, it debuted

R a p p e r, s o n g w r i t e r, re c o rd p ro d u c e r, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop ar tists/entrepreneurs in America, with a net wor th of over $450 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums, and received four teen Grammy Awards and He was named The Greatest MC of All-Time by MT V Hits: Any Love; So Amazing; Power of Love/Love Power

Rihanna Rihanna moved to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a recording career. Rihanna’s wor k so far ear ned her f ive American Music Awards, eighteen Billboard Music Awards, t wo BRIT Awards and six Grammy Awards. She is the highest-selling digit al ar tist in US histor y, having sold 47,571,000 million singles and albums as

of 2011 Hits: Born in the U.S.A.; Born to Run; Glory Days

Beyonce Knowles Knowles rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny’s Child. She has sold 75 million records worldwide, and In 2010, Hits: Crazy in Love, Single ladies, Irreplaceable

Adele An English singer-songwriter and musician. Adele was offered a recording contract after a friend posted her demo on MySpace in 2006. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008 to much commercial and critical success” Hits: “Hometown Glory, Someone Like You, “Turning Tables””

Lady Ga-Ga N at i ve New-Yor ker, L ad y Gaga is recognized for he r f la mboya nt, ou t ré fa shion, per for ma nc e s and music videos. She ha s sold an est imated 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide He r ac hieveme nt s include five Grammy Awards. Hits: Bad Romance, Telephone, Alejandro

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Entertainment Guide Trivia Movie trivia

por tray a man?

1. What 1975 block buster sees Roy Scheider ut ter: “We need a bigger boat ”?

10. What 1996 movie was hyped with the line: “It Will Blow Audiences Right Out of the Theater”?

2. What screen character has played opposite Maud Adams, Claudine Anger, Kim Basinger, Brit t Eklund and Ursula Andress?

11. What movie did Mel Brooks say he wishes he’d never made, as he then became overly concerned with filling theater seats?

3. What Adam Sandler comedy featured Bob Barker’s screen debut? 4. Whose earnings increased from $150,000 for Pulp Fiction to $3.5 million for Get Shor ty to $7 million for Broken Arrow? 5. What statuesque actress earned a living by standing still in depar tment store windows prior to her film debut in Tootsie? 6. What movie’s first victim was played by a skinny-dipping actress named Susan Backlinie? 7. Who was the first female to direct a movie that raked in over $100 million? 8. What movie has Bob Hoskins seething: “A toon killed my brother”? 9. What movie gave Julie Andrews the chance to

12. What Pulp Fiction star once ser ved as Bill Cosby’s stand-in on The Cosby Show? 13. What one city must a movie play in to be eligible for an Oscar? 14. What model appeared topless on the self-penned 1993 novel Pirate? 15. What movie has Anjelica Huston coo to Raul Julia: “You frightened me. Do it again”? 16. Who shared a room and bed with Eli Wallach while filming The Good, the Bad and the Ugly? 17. What t wo-word term does The C ynic’s Dict ionar y c all: “A movie seen about 50 t imes by about t hat many people”?

18. What 1995 blockbuster movie was created by the computer animation company Pixar? 19. What did the shor tstop become in Abbot t and Costello’s “Who’s On First” routine when censors objected to “I don’t give a damn”? 20. What movie theme was Barbra Streisand’s first char t-topping single? 21. What actor sighed: “If I had known Michael was going to be so successful, I would have been much nicer to him when he was young”? 22. What title role in a 1995 Oscarwinning movie was played by more than 40 cast members? 23. What Caddyshack st ar spent t wo years as an as sist ant greens super visor ? 24. What Oscar-winning actress made her final appearance in the movie Nobody’s Fool? 25. Who had a thick-gummed best friend named Bubba Blue? 26. How many hubcaps does Steve McQueen’s car lose in the famed chase scene from Bullit t? 27. What director cast himself as the voice of God in 1956’s The Ten Commandments? 28. What Beat les movie was unt it led unt il John remembered a line Ringo ut tered af ter an all night recording ses sions?

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TV trivia

“image or thicon tube”?

1. What 250-pound star of Hairspray shed half her weight to host a T V talk show?

12. What T V cop badgered unwit ting suspects with the line, “Just one more thing...”?

2. What Mayberr y resident once hijacked a bull when he’d had too much to drink?

13. What late night talk show host asks viewers to “sit back and fire up the color tinis”?

3. What four-word T V slogan did Sting add to the Dire Straits hit Money for Nothing?

14. What happy homemaker chirps on T V: “It’s a good thing”?

4. What Mar y Tyler Moore Show character’s blue blazer made it into the Smithsonian? 5. Who was a cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers before she became T V’s Lois Lane? 6. What was Redd Foxx’s last name before show business beckoned? 7. Who’s been Saturday Night Live’s most frequent host?

15. Which t wo Saturday Night Live

characters broadcast from an Aurora, Illinois basement? 16. What’s the “dimension of imagination,” according to the host of a classic T V series? 17. What T V star did 500,000 people show up to watch sing at the Berlin Wall? 18. What quiz show champ of the 1950s received 500 marriage proposals and helped increase sales of Geritol by 40 percent? 19. What sitcom’s scripts were penned with the help of an Army handbook and map of Korea? 20. Who died last--Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball, William Frawley or Vivian Vance? 21. What future talk show host could have played the lead in The Graduate if he hadn’t argued with producers over his salar y?

8. What town did Howdy Doody live in?

22. What t wo car toon mice at tempt ever y night to take over the world from their cages in Acme Labs?

9. What sitcom star advised: “It’s okay to be fat. So you’re fat. Just be fat and shut up about it”?

23. What long-lasting NBC show was originally titled The Rise and Shine Revue?

10. What Richard Chamberlain vehicle is second only to Roots in total viewers for a miniseries? 11. What media award was derived from the slang term for the 1945

24. Who was the first feline featured on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? 25. Who appeared in return of the killer tomatoes before he landed a role on ER? Answers on page 121

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Entertainment Guide Broadway Anything Goes Stephen Sondheim Theatre Open Run

Kathleen Marshall’s zest y revival of Cole Por ter ’s hi t-p ac ke d mu sic a l embodie s t he e s s enc e of e s c a pis t enter t a inment in t he 1930s, w hen ha rd t ime s c a lle d for bold smiles, tough wisecracks a nd f la s hy f a nt a sie s. Su t ton F o s ter is s ens at iona l a s t he nightclub eva ngelis t Reno S we eney.

dying, and Linda Lavin as the mother who seems O.K. with that.

Once Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Closing: Nov. 18, 2012

“Once,” based on a hit movie about t wo musicians, an Irishman and a Czech, who fall in love, reaches Broadway af ter an Of f Broadway r un.

One Man, Two Guvnors Anything Goes

The Book of Mormon Eugene O’Neill Theatre Open Run

“The Book of Mormon,” a collaboration between the creators of “South Park” and the composer of “Avenue Q,” is that rare thing: an old-fashioned, pleasure-giving musical.

End of the Rainbow Belasco Theatre Open Run

As befits a play about Judy Garland, a woman known for liberally mixing her pills, Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow” is a jolting upper and downer at the same time.

The Lyons Cort Theatre Open Run

“The Lyons,” Nicky Silver’s acerbic comedy a bou t a n aging d y s f unc t ion a l f a mil y, features Dick Latessa as the father who’s

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Music Box Theatre Open Run

“One Man, Two Guvnors,” a splendidly silly impor t from Lo n d o n, i s a n a d a pt a t i o n of G o l d o n i’s 18 t h-c e n t u r y “Ser vant of Two Masters.”

Other Desert Cities Booth Theatre Open Run

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Judith Light and Rachel Griffiths in a scene from Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities.”

J o n Ro b i n B a i t z ’s “O t h e r Deser t Cities” has moved to Broadway, where it has emerged as stronger, more sincere and more credible t han in it s previous incarnation.

Rock of Ages

Peter and the Starcatcher

Venus in Fur

Brooks Atkinson Theater Open Run

“Peter and the Starcatcher,” directed on Broadway by Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, delivers locomotive Steampunk in the origin stor y of Peter Pan.

Helen Hayes Theatre Open Run

“Rock of Ages” is a seriously silly, absurdly enjoyable arena-rock musical.

Lyceum Theatre Open Run

“Venus in Fur,” David Ives’s sexy comedy, has opened on Broadway with Hugh Dancy and Nina Arianda, who is giving the first must-see per formance of the Broadway season.

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Movies 360 Set in seven cities across the globe, 360 f inds a dispa rate group of cha racter s unknowingly bonded by the sexual choices they make. Jude Law , Rachel Weisz and Anthony Hopkins In Theaters: Aug. 3, 2012

The Expendables 2 M r. C hurc h ( Br uc e W illi s) e nli s t s t he Expendables to take on a seemingly simple job. The task looks like an easy paycheck for Bar ney and his band of old-school mercenaries. But when things go wrong and one of their own is viciously killed, the E xpendables are compelled to seek revenge in hostile territory where the odds are stacked against them. Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis In Theaters: Aug 17, 2012

Sylvester Stallone and crew in “The Expendables 2”

but fame becomes a challenge as the closeknit family begins to fall apar t as they deal with the fallout of fame and drugs. Jordin Sparks, Carmen Ejogo and Whitney Houston In Theaters: 17 August 2012

Resident Evil: Retribution Alice fights alongside a resistance movement in the continuing battle against the Umbrella Corporation and the undead. Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory and Michelle Rodriguez In Theaters: Sept. 14, 2012

Taken 2 In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter. Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace In Theaters: Oct. 5, 2012

Paranormal Activity 4 No Surprises here, Paranormal Activit y 4 w ill be relea sed in October in t ime for Halloween, as it has for the past 3 installments, like clockwork. In Theaters: Oct, 14 2012

Hotel Transylvania Whitney Houston with Jordin Sparks in “Sparkle”

Sparkle Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations,

Dracula, who operates a high-end resor t away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resor t and falls for the count’s teenaged daughter. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez In Theaters: Sept. 28, 2012

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Entertainment Guide Meadowlands: Racing at its Best

he Meadowlands Racetrack is a horse racing track at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The track hosts both thoroughbred racing and harness racing. It is known popularly in the region as “The Big M.”

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p o p u l a r i ze d i n 19 41 b y b a n d l e a d e r Vaughn Monroe (alluding to the fact that the racing was to be conducted at night - a circumstance that still per tains, although af ternoon programs during long holiday weekends are occasionally put on). More recent adver tising campaigns have included a direct and catchy approach to attending live racing — “It’s All About Being Here – The Meadowlands!” With its sweeping curves and wide stretches, the “Big M” has been known for exceptional times for harness racing. Opening night at the track featured the fastest harness mile run in New Jersey to that time, 1:55 by Rambling Willie. The world record for a mile by a standardbred, 1:46 by Holborn Hanover, in rein to George Brennan, was established at the track on August 5, 2006 in a division of the U.S. Pacing Championship. The Meadowlands Racetrack has been the site of the Hambletonian, the second leg of the Trotting Triple Crown, since 1981.

The 2010 Hambletonian was won by Muscle Massive, driven by Ron Pierce, in a time of 1:51. Leading drivers in recent seasons have included Ron Pierce, Brian Sears, George Brennan, and Tim Tetrick. The track is operated by the New Jersey Spor ts and Exposition Authorit y, also the operator of Monmouth Park. Sam McKee and Ken Warkentin are the current race callers and announcers for the Meadowlands. Veteran spor tscaster Dave Johnson, the track’s lead public-address announcer from its opening until the early 2000s (dec ade), st ill does promot ional event s for the track as it s “senior track announcer.” In July 2009, the Meadowlands Rail Line opened for event ser vice, but is expected to run daily upon completion of the nearby American Dream Meadowlands. Br uton Smit h, owner of Lowe’s Motor Speedway and other motorspor ts

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r ac et r ac k s, h a s lo ng h ad hi s s ight s o n Meadowlands Racetrack for possible conver sion into a shor t t rack venue for NASCAR events in the New York Cit y area. His mo s t re c ent of s ever a l at tempt s to purchase the track failed in the late 1990s. A repor t is sued in Januar y 2010 by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discussed the idea of closing the Meadowlands Racet rack and selling it for commercial development or converting it into a NASCAR facilit y. Governor Christie has considered selling or leasing the racetrack to a private operator or closing it altoget her. The New Jersey Spor ts and Exposition Authority currently intends to privatize the racetrack, however a leasing arrangement to Jeffrey R. Gural of Newmark Knight Frank

has been held up in court. The privatization would include $100 million of improvements consisting of a new 2,250-seat grandstand built on the site of the current backstretch, which is expected to open by 2013. The existing grandstand would then be kept until at least 2014 so it could be used as an event space for Super Bowl XLVIII.

Physical attributes Like many racecourses in the United States, the main (dirt) track at the Meadowlands has a 1-mile (1,609 m) circumference; inside of this is a turf course (used by the thoroughbreds only) which is 7 furlongs (1,408 m). With a span of exactly 3 ⁄ 16 miles (302 m) from the top of the stretch to the finish line and a distance of exactly 1⁄ 16 miles (101 m)

from the finish line to the beginning of the first (clubhouse) turn, the dimensions of the track are considered “typical” or “standard” for an American racetrack. The main track is 90 feet (27 m) wide, while the width of the tur f course is 80 feet (24 m). The track is equipped to race at night and most of its races are at night. The Meadowlands Racetrack, including the main building, horse barns and site, was designed by the Philadelphia architectural firm of EwingCole (now known as Ewing Cole Cherr y Brott), who also designed a number of other track facilities around the world as well as Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia (with Populous).In the middle of the track is a lake, intentionally to resembling the state of New Jersey.

Upcoming Events at the IZOD Center Gigantes 3 Featuring acclaimed singer/producer Marc A n t h o n y, L a t i n A m e r i c a’s p r e e m i n e n t singer/ songwriter Marco Antonio Solis, and international pop phenomenon Chayanne. Fri., August 10

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How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Inspired by the phenomenally successful DreamWorks Animation film, the experience fully immerses audiences into the show in ways that have not been at tempted before.

Justin Bieber concert Bieber announces a headlining tour of North America. The “Believe” Tour, presented by AEG Live and featuring Carly Rae Jepsen as special guest Fri., November 9 at 7:00 PM

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Metropolitan Living’s Jets’ and Giants’ weekly match ups.

The big game this week is Wednesday night’s, season opener at MetLife Stadium between the Cowboys and the Giants. The Jets host the Bills on Sunday afternoon. Game to watch: Giants.

The Giants host the Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Jets return to Heinz Field to play the Steelers. Game to watch: Jets

The Giants play their first Thursday night game on the road against the Panthers. The Jets travel to play the Dolphins in Tebow Land, the city of Miami. Game to watch: Jets. The Jets have a pivotal home game against the 49ers, but the Giants’ Sunday Night Football NBC game against the Eagles will be where all the TV are tuned to. Game to watch: Giants

The Giants’ host the Browns at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Jets are the MNF game at home against the Houston Texans. Game to watch: Jets

The Jets host the Colts. The Giants have an NFC Championship Game rematch, in San Francisco. Game to watch: Giants The Giants host the Redskins, and the Jets start begin their rivalry in Foxboro with the Patriots. Tom Brady should get a kick out of this one. Game to watch: Jets.

Miami comes into MetLife Stadium to play the Jets, but you can never go wrong with a Giants – Cowboys showdown in Dallas. Game to watch: Giants. The Jets get a week off. The Giants host an ever tough out-of-conference game against the Steelers. Game to watch: Giants.

Giants end the Redskins’ season on Monday Night Football. Game to watch: Giants. Tim Tebow goes back to Florida when the Jets travel to Jacksonville. The Giants host the Saints, Game to watch: Giants. The Jets are back with a Monday Night Football game against the Titans, but the Giants traveling to Atlanta. This late in the year could have playoff implications. Game to watch: Giants.

The Giants have a Super Bowl rematch in Baltimore, while the Jets get a Sunday Night Football game at home against the Chargers. Game to watch: Giants. The final week of the regular season sees the Jets’ upstate in Buffalo and the Giants’ at home game against the Eagles. Game to watch: Giants.

Both teams are on the road for nonconference games: The Giants in Cincinnati, and the Jets in Seattle. Game to watch: Giants.

The Giants are off. The Jets play in the charmless Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Game to watch: Jets.

The Giants have great Sunday Night Football game at home against the Packers, but you the Jets hosting the Patriots on Thanksgiving night, is there any question which is the better game? Game to watch: Jets.

The Jets at home against the Arizona Cardinals, but it might be more fun to watch the

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Movie and TV Trivia Answers. Movie Trivia 1. Jaws. 2. James Bond. 3. Happy Gilmore. 4. John Travolta. 5. Geena Davis. 6. Jaws. 7. Penny Marshall. 8. Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 9. Victor/Victoria.

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Twister. Blazing Saddles Samuel L. Jackson. Los Angeles. Fabio. The Addams Family. Clint Eastwood. Cult film. Toy Story: “I don’t care”. The Way We Were. Kirk Douglas. Babe. Bill Murray. Jessica Tandy. Forrest Gump.

26. Six. 27. Cecil B. De Mille. 28. A Hard Day’s Night.

TV Trivi 1. Ricki Lake. 2. Otis Campbell. 3. “I want my MTV”. 4. Ted Baxter’s. 5. Teri Hatcher. 6. Sanford. 7. Steve Martin. 8. Doodyville. 9. Roseanne. 10. The Thorn Birds.

11. The Emmy. 12. Columbo. 13. Tom Snyder. 14. Martha Stewart. 15. Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar. 16. A: The Twilight Zone. 17. David Hasselhoff. 18. Charles Van Doren. 19. M*A*S*H 20. Lucille Ball. 21. Charles Grodin. 22. Pinky and the Brain. 23. Today. 24. Morris the Cat. 25. George Clooney.

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Entertainment Guide Las Vegas O — Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil has delighted audiences all over the world with their unique circus per formances which blend ar t and acrobatics.“O” is inspired by the connection bet ween ear th, air, fire, and water... Hotel: The Bellagio

Criss Angel Believe Criss Angel, is more of an illusionist and an actor than a simple magician. Best known for his television show, called Criss Angel Mindfreak. he is now headlining in t his collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Hotel: Luxor

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Beatles LOVE W hat L a s Ve ga s you get when you mix the delicious memories of Beatlemania, the urban energy of street dance, and the showmanship of 60 international artists, all set to panoramic visuals and sound. LOVE, is the latest creation from Cirque du Soleil, but with a bit of a t wist.

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Hotel: Mirage

Two things that come to mind when visitors think of Las Vegas is Cirque du Soleil and Elvis. So it was only a matter of time before the two became one. Viva Elvis! Is the newest Cirque experience on the Strip, finding a home at Aria in Cit ycenter. Writ ten and

Penn & Teller Rio Famed magicians and comedic duo Penn and Teller started their award winning stage show on Of f-Broadway back in 1985, and 25 years later have evolved into one of the

most succes sful magic shows of all time. Hotel: Rio

Donnie & Marie Donny and Marie Osmond have had a histor y per forming in Las Vegas since the 70s, this act, h o w e v e r, i s t h e f i r s t residency either Osmond has ever had. Hotel: Flamingo

Celine Dion Not many performers can say that they had an entire arena built for them, let alone a replica of the Coliseum, yet such is the case with international superstar Celine Dion, who returned to her plat form in Las Vegas in March 2011. Hotel: Caesars

Reno/Lake Tahoe Neil Young & Crazy Horse At the Slamdance Film Festival earlier this year, Young talked about the album. “A very young choir of children plays with Cra z y Horse [on the album,]” he said. “They’re

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songs we all know from kindergar ten, but Crazy Horse has rearranged them, and they now belong to us.”. Venue: Harveys Outdoor Arena Aug. 9, 2012 8:00 PM

Jersey Nights Celebrating the hit songs of Frankie V a l l i a n d t h e F o u r S e a s o n s , “J e r s e y Night s” will t ake audience members o n a s p e c t a c u l a r j o u r n e y w i t h s i n g e r s, d a n c e r s a n d v i d e o p ro j e c t i o n. “J e r s e y Nights” delivers first class musical arrangements and per fect harmonies of all the Four Seasons greatest hits i n c l u d i n g; “O h W h a t a N i g h t,” “S h e r r y,” “ Wa l k L i ke a M a n,” “D a w n,” “R a g D o l l,”

“ B y e B y e B a b y ” “ B i g G i r l s D o n’ t C r y,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Of f Of You” and more. Ve n u e : E l d o r a d o H o t e l C a s i n o , Aug. 7 - Nov. 13

Jane’s Addiction Jane’s Addiction turn up the heat for the third leg of their North American “Theatre of the Escapists” tour. Frontman Perry Farrell’s wir y frame and wide-eyed, diabolical on stage persona propels this act as much as guitarist Dave Navarro’s high-on-the-neck dive bombs, Chris Chaney’s rat tling bass or Stephen Perkins relentless onslaught on the drums. Grand Sierra Resort & Casino Sept. 5, 2012, 8:30 PM

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Atlantic City Carlos Mencia

Il Divo

Other comedians have the highest level of respect for Carlos, his comedy is ver y creative and he takes pride in doing his homework and creating a unique show for his fans.

The Italian sounds delivered by Il Divo simply amaze fans, the opera in Italian has an amazing effect on women, so men, grab your girl and make this a date night! Did you know that Il Divo was created by music manager, executive, and reality T V star Simon Cowel?

Hotel: Tropicana, Aug. 11

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Rock of Ages The show “Rock of Ages” is filled with great music, talented singers and dancers and a hilarious plot. There’s so much happening, you really have to keep your eyes on the entire stage. “Rock of Ages”

Venue: Caesars, 18 shows, Aug. 14 – Sept. 9

Cirque Dralion Cirque Du Soleil presents Happiness as a state of mind for this amazing show. See Alegria in Atlantic Cit y, you will not be disapointed! Venue: Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, Sept. 2

Connecticut Jerry Seinfeld The funny man, actor, writer, and television and film producer, is best known for the sitcom Seinfeld. Seinfeld is k now n for specializing in obser vational humor, of ten focusing on personal relat ionships and uncomfor table social obligations. Comedy Central ranked Jerry Seinfeld as one of the t welve greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Seinfeld is also a bestselling author, most notably for his book Seinlanguage, released in 1993. Venue: MGM Grand Theater, Aug. 10 – 11

Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis & The News Joe Cocker has been a major player in the music business for more than forty years. His

Love” and “I Want A New Drug” performed live and in concer t Venue: MGM Grand Theater, Aug. 4

Train

unmistakable bluesy soul voice is a musical trademark in its own right. He sold millions of records and had massive hit singles all over the world. Plat inum selling 1980’s veterans Huey Lewis & The News are back on tour. Don’t miss char t-topping hits like “The Power of

Train with special guests Mat Kearney and Andy Grammer The Grammy award-winning American Rock band Train will kick of f their first U.S. tour in support of the group’s new studio album, California 37. Released as a digital download in January, “Drive By” has already sold over 1.5 million downloads worldwide. Venue: Mohegan Sun, Aug. 19

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