Milieu - Volume 1 Issue 05 by Milieu Magazine For Women

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8 cool products that we love!

CoverGirl Blast Flipstick The Flipstick was inspired by professional makeup artists who often blend multiple colors to achieve that perfect pout. Now you can personalize your lips without spending a fortune! This double-ended lipstick comes with two professionally matched shades allowing you to create a customized color by sweeping on as many layers as you wish. ($8.49, Multiple Locations, CoverGirl.com)

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Got2B Fat-tastic Thickening Plumping Mousse Your hair can be hard to manage during the best of times, but in the midst of the holiday rush, you don’t want your “do” to become a “don’t.” For ultra-lush locks from root to tip, we like Got2B’s lightweight plumping mousse. ($5.99, Multiple Locations, Got2B.US) Elizabeth Arden Visible Difference Moisturizing Eye Cream The eyes are the first to show stress or lack of sleep—major problems around the holidays. This multi-benefit eye cream targets those pesky dark circles while moisturizing the delicate eye area. ($34, Elizabeth Arden, Multiple Locations, ElizabethArden.com) OPI Skyfall Holiday Collection Get a 007-inspired manicure with the new Skyfall collection. Nails are the finishing touch to any outfit and OPI “nailed it” with these 12 fabulous colors to choose from, each named after a Bond flick. “Metallic and glitter finishes to jewel tones—and even a jet black—these lacquers capture the film’s sophisticated and glamorous look,” Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director says. ($8.50 each, JCPenney, Multiple Locations, JCPenney.com)

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CoverGirl BB Cream Multi-action products are a great way to simplify your beauty regime and with CoverGirl’s new BB (Beauty Balm), your skin will be treated to a lightweight tinted moisturizer that blends away discoloration, hydrates, adds radiance, and protects skin all day long! ($5.99, Multiple Locations, CoverGirl.com) Conair MiniPRO You Curl Ceramic Clipless Curler Bouncy, sexy curls are essential for the holidays; They pack that extra “pow” to your holiday look. This petite curler can be stored in your desk drawer or, if you’re on-the-go, keep it in your handbag for a quick touch up. ($24.99, Multiple Locations, Conair.com) Snowman Bath Melt You know that winter has arrived when you see snowmen on lawns across Long Island. Well, this cool vegan guy can be popped into the bath to warm you up. The bath melt, made from cocoa and shea butters and almond oil, moisturizes and softens skin and will leave you smelling like yummy cinnamon! ($5.95, Lush, Multiple Locations, Lush.com)

M.A.C Guilty Passions M.A.C has just introduced these luxe mini-kits for your eyes with four stackable jars of pigment in warm or cool colors. We love the molten metallic collection featuring Spruced, I’ve Got a Crush On You, She’s Got Class and Moss Garden. ($32.50, M.A.C, Multiple Locations, MACCosmetics.com)

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Community Spirit

Super Storm Sandy brought grief and heartache to an untold number of Long Islanders and affected an astounding 60 million Americans. As the devastation upon Long Island and New York City unfolded, there was shock and disbelief that a storm could wreak such havoc on us. Weeks later there were still thousands of homes and businesses without power and the cold, damp weather that ensued has made the recovery effort even more miserable for those affected. Sandy closed our waterways and ports, grounded airlines and even cancelled Halloween for the first time in memory. To compound the misery, gas lines formed that seemed to go on for miles and the anxiety level increased with our wait. Sandy exposed our vulnerability to the wind and water. The destruction of our coastal landscape will become legendary, but Sandy will also go down in history as the first catastrophe to occur in the US in the social media age. When we needed to communicate with each other, Facebook became the voice of the people and an efficient way to relay information to family and friends, suggestions on where to find gas, a way to organize food and clothing drives and even when and where to congregate for a demonstration against LIPA. Our mobile devices became an important link to the outside world and I am proud to say that the staff of our sister publication, Long Island Press, kept tens of thousands of Long Islanders informed on what was happening after the storm, while they simultaneously reported on where to vote and in many cases provided the results of our presidential Publisher election to our local Beverly Fortune population. Art Director The resourcefulJon Sasala ness and kindness of Assoc. Publisher/ the people who used Sales Director the information they Amanda Carnesi learned to step up Style Editor and help others is in Licia Avelar itself historic. If this Staff Writer catastrophe has one Lindsay Christ positive outcome, Production it was the islandScott Kearney wide outpouring of Sal Calvi love and support for Contributors those who lost so Chris Twarowski much in the storm. Jaclyn Gallucci Spencer Rumsey Milieu’s “HoliTim Bolger day Spirit” theme Rashed Mian was conceived way Interns before Sandy was Deanna Levy predicted but the Eileen Walsh community spirit Dan O’Regan that has been ceLaura Cerrone mented because of Megan Gilroy Sandy makes it very

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apropos. This holiday season, more than ever, will be a poignant time for those who lost their homes and possessions to the storm. There is no doubt that they will rebuild, albeit carefully, with a stinging awareness of the power Mother Nature can wield. The entire staff of Milieu wishes everyone a peaceful holiday and a healthy and prosperous New Year, and we look forward to 2013.

Warm Regards,

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Beauty Counter �� p. 4 Holiday Express Checkout �� p. 8 Stylish Stocking Stuffers �� p. 11 Jewelry Box �� p. 12 Handbags �� p. 14 Shoes �� p. 16 Style Spotlight �� p. 18 Dresses �� p. 20 Home Décor �� p. 22 Cover: LI Clairvoyants �� p. 28 Guys Who “Get It” �� p. 36 Feature: Clinton Kelly �� p. 40 Holiday Gift Guide �� p. 45 Health �� p. 48 The Gardasil Debate �� p. 49 Family �� p. 54 Ski Patrol �� p. 58 Nightlife �� p. 62 Here, There, Everywhere �� p. 66 Horoscopes/Crossword �� p. 70

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Tis The Season To Try Tapas Photo by Jim Lennon

Chef Michael Wilson of Monsoon Asian Kitchen and Lounge in Babylon is on trend this holiday season and has added a delicious array of smallportioned plates to the menu. “Our appetizers are spread throughout the table and there are a lot of small bites,” Wilson says. One of his trendy tapas creations is a bib lettuce wrap with coconut roasted chicken and lime. Wilson suggests trying the tapas trend at home this holiday season. “It’s an icebreaker; it almost makes you be social,” he says.

A festive tower of Hors d’oeuvres to dress up your holiday table

Antipasto Christmas Tree Pringles Announces Three New HolidayInspired Flavors

A Side Of Poutine, merci!

Pringles has been doling out delicious crispy snacks since 1968. This year, just in time for the holidays, the potato chip giant will release three special holiday flavors to get you in the holiday spirit: Pumpkin Pie Spice, a take on the huge trend kicked off by coffee chains like Starbucks; White Chocolate Peppermint, a classic blend of cool peppermint and smooth white chocolate flavors that blends into a delicious combination; and Cinnamon & Sugar, dusted with real cinnamon and sugar, making each bite a salty and sweet sensation. “At Pringles, we love to bring flavors to our consumers, and we’re excited to offer these three flavors to stores this holiday season,” says Angela Gusse, Associate Director of Marketing at Pringles. And if these don’t suit your palate, there are always the traditional flavors like Ranch and Barbeque to keep on hand as backup. “As with any flavor, we know consumers’ preferences will vary,” says Gusse. But these are definitely worth a spot at your holiday party. ($1.79, Walmart, Walmart.com)

The famous Canadian comfort food, Poutine, an intensely-flavored take on French Fries has become so popular it’s being served in trendy restaurants in The Big Apple. Poutine originated in Quebec and consists of French fries topped with brown gravy and curd cheese. Foodies are adding Poutine to their Thanksgiving menus and introducing friends and family to the yummy trend. The dish is easy to make and if you’re adventurous you can add lamb, lobster meat or even caviar! While most Long Island establishments haven’t added Poutine to their menus just yet, McFadden’s in Rockville Centre is offering their own version of the trendy side dish, topped with shredded turkey, homemade gravy and provolone cheese! We just hope this Canadian gem will stick around longer than hockey did this season.

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App Food52 by Open Air Publishing is a great new app for the hostess with the mostess! The app features 127 delicious recipes that include vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree options along with awesome entertaining advice and party menu ideas like a “Bakery Breakfast.” Thinking of hosting a holiday shindig? The app has specialty recipes for all holidays! This Thanksgiving, use the app and find a recipe to whip up yummy roasted carrot soup, or try your hand at other holiday special recipes. The app even features Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day recipes. ($3.99, iTunes, iTunes.com)

The Maidstone

No meal is as yummy to eat and as hard to make as a Thanksgiving feast. This year, we can all be thankful that Iavarone Bros. will slave over the hot stove instead of us. “We do it all for you,” says Michael Vottari of Iavarone Bros. in Woodbury, regarding their many holiday catering options. “We save you a ton of time on cooking a turkey. It’s a great value.” Their four LI locations all offer Thanksgiving packages for as low as $189, according to Vottari. Your feast includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce and homemade gravy as well as a dessert. For big appetites, you can opt for a more exclusive package for $369, which comes with a choice of shrimp cocktail or antipasto platter, a starter green salad, choice of turkey, stuffing, two trimmings, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy and a pie. Christmas catering with many traditional Italian dishes are also on the menu. “Everything is cooked fresh to order,” says Vottari. Sounds good to us! (Iavarone Bros., Multiple Locations, IbFoods.com) The Setting for Long Island Women

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Eat There

The weather outside may be frightful but it’s delightful in The Living Room, located in The Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton. Upon entering, you’ll be warmed by the crackling fireplace as you enjoy your surroundings before your holiday dinner. Chef James Carpenter says the hotel and restaurant is all about celebrating the holiday season and decorating the interior to make you feel welcomed and spirited. “We like new things, but we also like to keep things traditional for the holidays,” says Carpenter. The chef says they have become the headquarters for the East Hampton tree lighting ceremony, and their neighbor, centenarian Camilla Jewitt is the organizer of the festive event. After the revelry of carolers, music, and spread of good cheer, Carpenter says the party moves inside. “The table right in front of the fireplace is the popular one.” (207 Main St., East Hampton. 631-324-5006, TheMaidstone.com)

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• Wash and thoroughly dry a bunch of Romaine lettuce. • On a green foam cone (available at craft stores) approximately 24 inches high, attach each leaf with a toothpick, continue around the “tree” and follow with a second tier of leaves until completely covered. • Using toothpicks, decorate the tree with black and green olives, pepperdews, pepperoni, bite-size pieces of cheese (different varieties), cooked shrimp and cherry tomatoes. • Place a prosciutto “tree skirt” under the tree and serve with crackers. Buon Appetito!

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Holiday Dessert & Drinks

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Mad About Bacon There’s a bacon shortage predicted for 2013 and it has everyone going bacon crazy RIGHT NOW. Usually fried up and served as a side with eggs, the crunchy sweet pork is now being added to high-end dessert dishes. Pastry Chef Jessica Craig of East Hampton’s Nick & Toni’s has been whipping up her extra-special bacon-infused treat, the salted caramel tart with pancetta brittle gelato. Craig says that the dish is hot on the heels of a new trend. “A lot of what is trending is savory crossed over with pastry,” she says. If you’d rather enjoy your bacon while channel surfing, check out the Boss Hog’s Chocolate Bacon Brittle, a fancy confection of chocolate-covered morsels with flecks of bacon hidden underneath, from BaconFreak.com.

Classic Dessert Remix Chef Jenn Calvert from Huntington Social has created an array of classic desserts that she’s updated to deliciously chic! The chef’s new caramel apple takes traditional carnival fare to another level with her apple cinnamon caramel panacotta topped with peanuts. “It’s easier to eat, and a nice deconstruction of the original,” says Calvert. Her rendition of tiramisu is like a sundae and she took the flavor of pumpkin spiced coffee and created a pumpkin spiced cupcake. For those on a diet, bananas are used to slash calories in her delicious bread pudding recipe. Calvert suggests trying your own hand at an easy and flavorful bread pudding, “Especially on a cold rainy day, bread pudding is simple and warms you up,” she says.

A party isn’t complete without serving a special drink. Mark Zecher, owner of Honu Kitchen & Cocktails in Huntington is stirring up some sensational seasonal fruity spirits this year. “We do a Honu autumn sangria using red wine, Bacardi Oakheart rum, and we finish it with fall fruits like apple, pear, and grape. We also use Saint Germain to give it a nice botanical flavor,” he says. Grill 454 in Commack is serving Pomegranate Martinis created with vodka, Pama Liqueur, cranberry juice and a splash of sour mix. Chef Gregg Lauletta of Prime Restaurant in Huntington suggests serving colorful and sweet cranberry champagne, Rare 650 in Syosset is busy pouring their Espresso Martini, made with Van Gogh Espresso, Absolute vanilla vodka and a shot of iced espresso.

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New York, the Yogurt Capital of the World? Celebrate the season with yogurt and you might help New York win the title of Yogurt Capital of the World—seriously! Serving locally made yogurt will add that special touch to your holiday party and Goodale Farms in Aquebogue has the freshest. They recently became Long Island’s only local dairy offering fresh milk from their cows and goats and they offer an assortment of other fresh dairy products. The farm’s cheesemaker, Karen Danzer, says yogurt is delightful this time of the year, she suggests topping with seasonal fruits or just a dash of maple syrup. If you want to add an extra special spark to your party, Pinkberry will introduce it’s new holiday flavor, Gingerbread, on Nov. 16. Serve with crushed ginger snaps, white chocolate crisps and nutmeg! Yum!

Long Island breweries are also in on the holiday spirit and are whipping up specialty brews. The Great South Bay Brewery offers two festive pouring options like Snaggletooth Stout, a chocolatey roasted stout with cinnamon, licorice root and fresh apples from Briermeire Farms in Riverhead and Sleigh Ryed Winter Ale, a jolly and smooth ale with a malty rye flavor speckled with piney notes of juniper berries. Blue Point Brewery is pouring Pumpkin Ale, brewed from local pumpkin patches and Winter Ale, a hearty and robust amber ale created with Vienna, crystal and chocolate malts. They’re sure to keep you toasty on those long winter nights.

Stay-cation Hershey Park

Hershey Park is a destination guaranteed to bring joy to everyone in your family. The smell of chocolate infuses the air no matter where you are and the delicious destination comes to life during the holiday season. Hershey is transformed into a winter wonderland, decked out in twinkling lights and festive decorations. Visitors can enjoy N.O.E.L, an amazing light show, Santa’s Secret Garden and culinary events like Christmas in Chocolate Town, A Holiday Dinner Musical and the Twilight Express. Don’t miss Hershey Sweet, a drive-thru spectacular vision that’s decked out with 600 themed light displays. “There’s something for everyone. Alot of our packages we try to pair all of these things together,” says Public Relations Coordinator Reilly Feis. Packages start at $359 and include everything from Breakfast with Santa to a special New Year’s Eve party where guests can enjoy a dancing, dinner and a dessert buffet, filled with chocolatey Hershey goodies, of course! (27 W. Chocolate Ave., Hershey, PA, HersheyPark.com)

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Doomsday? You’d Better Belize-It!

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Belcampo Belize

The Mayans predict that Doomsday is coming on 12/21/12 and while some perceive this as the end of the world, many interpret the date as a spiritual rebirth and renewal to be celebrated. Belize is the perfect place to be when and if their prediction comes true. The English speaking country in Central America has so much to offer for the adventurer, including exploring the ancient Mayan ruins. Belcampo Belize is a 12-room agritourism eco-hotel nestled in a rainforest preserve tha’ts offering folks a special Delicious Doomsday package (rates start at $3,690). The package includes accommodations, meals and offers vacationers the chance to immerse themselves in Mayan culture. Here, you can opt to go on an archeological dig where you might unearth Mayan archeology in the ancient ruins, enjoy coffee and rum tastings, jungle adventures and luxurious spa treatments. “What makes this package unique is the high concentration of Mayan people leading a largely traditional life in southern Belize. We offer, quite literally, a taste of Mayan culture with deep roots in the past,” says Mara Jernigan, GM for Belcampo Belize. (Punta Gorda, Toledo, Belize, Central America, BelcampoInc.com)

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Finding the perfect “little something” can be fun and easy when you know where to shop! Our Style Editor, Licia Avelar, suggests these stylish stocking stuffers that can all be found at Tanger Outlets at The Arches in Deer Park. To really get into the holiday spirit, don’t miss their stunning holiday tree and outdoor ice skating rink!

3 Playing Card Gift Set Dealing a hand of poker with this fashion-forward deck of cards, dice and carrying case is a sure winner. ($26.60, BCBG) 4 Juicy Couture Mismatched Earring Set This sassy mismatched set is a fun gift for girls who like to experiment with the unexpected. ($14.99, Juicy)

1 3 Brooks Brothers Mini Fragrance Set One whiff of this wonderful sampling of Brooks Brothers favorite scents will make him smile. Set includes: Country Club, New York, 1818 and Classic. ($30, Brooks Brothers)

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Snuggimals This precious kitten almost comes to life when touched, a perfect first “pet” for a child.($9.49, Toys ‘R’ Us Express) 7 Kate Spade Dove Change Purse Keep your change tucked away in this metallic dove purse. ($65, Kate Spade)

1 0 Juicy Leopard Wallet Exotic leopard print highlights this wallet with a ziparound closure and plenty of compartments for essentials. ($59.99, Juicy)

1 2 365 Days Of Shoes Calendar The “perfect fit” for all shoe lovers that includes beautiful styles from Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo. ($12.99, Go Calendars)

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8 Bubble Bath Mini Cakes These yummy bath treats are topped with colorful “sprinkles” and will give your favorite girl a luxurious bath experience. ($11.99, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth)

1 1 Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot 890L Give the techy on your list the power to unleash 4G that can connect up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices at one time! ($19.99, Verizon)

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9 Kate Spade New York Bell Earrings Add some jingle to her jewelry with these stylish holiday golden studs.($28, Kate Spade)

Pink Onyx Earrings These 14-karat gold-plated brass earrings feature wing designs with marquis pink onyx accents. ($65, Last Call by Neiman Marcus) 2 David Yurman Men’s Green Rubber Chevron Bracelet The flash of color brightens up the wrist this holiday season.($325, Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth)

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1 4 Rolex DateJust Men’s Watch Admired for its classic design, this Rolex watch made of steel and Everose gold, is the epitome of masculine elegance and is just one that Ultra Diamonds offers from its collection of certified pre-owned Rolex watches. (POR, Ultra Diamonds)

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B e a u t i f u l B r o o c h e s B r i n g H o l i d ay C h e e r To The Neckline This Season From Left: Red Eye Cat Pin A cute kitten climbs up the collar. ($65, Say La Vie, Cold Spring Harbor, ShopSayLaVie.com) Green Eye Cat Pin You’ll be the cat’s meow wearing this pin. ($60, Say La Vie, Cold Spring Harbor, ShopSayLaVie.com) Carolee Butterfly Pin A whimsical pin to alight on your collar bone.($55, Bloomingdale’s, Garden City & Huntington, Bloomingdales.com) Fire Leaf Pin Gold reflections and a red center stone make this is the perfect holiday pin. ($16, Fox’s, Huntington & Mineola, Foxs.com) Feather Pin You’ll light up the room when you enter in this bright brooch. ($16, Fox’s, Huntington & Mineola, Foxs.com) Holiday Tree Pin Celebrate Christmas in style with this festive sequin pin. ($45, Say La Vie, Cold Spring Harbor, ShopSayLaVie.com) Lydell NYC Art Deco Brooch Rock a nostalgic 1930s look with this Parisian-inspired pin. ($42, Neiman Marcus, Last Call, Tanger Outlets At The Arches, TangerOutlet.com/DeerPark) Golden Glow Pin Bright crystals illuminate the neckline. ($16, Fox’s, Huntington & Mineola, Foxs.com) Snowflake Pin Celebrate the winter season with this snowflake pin. ($25, Say La Vie, Cold Spring Harbor, ShopSayLaVie.com) Crystal Flower Pin A winter flower in bloom. ($25, Say La Vie, Cold Spring Harbor, ShopSayLaVie.com) Feather Ring Designed by our Milieu model Jennifer Pierre, this ring is the perfect hand candy this season. (Price upon request, Kandee Gems, KandeeGemsBoutique.com)

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New Year with a clutch worthy of being your only accessory!

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5. Maison Martin Margiela with H&M Candy Clutch $59.95, H&M, Multiple Locations, HM.com 4. Whiting and Davis Gold Clutch $75, Lotus Vintage, Huntington, LotusVintage.com 3. Nancy Gonzalez Gold Alligator Clutch $1,150, Marshs, Huntington, MitchellStores.com 2. Coach Tartan and Legacy Sequin Frame Bag $298 each, Coach, Multiple Locations, Coach.com 1. Kate Spade Kaleidoball April Clutch $248, Kate Spade, KateSpade.com

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Pictured on Left (L to R) BCBG Red Sequin Dress $330, Bloomingdale’s Charles J. Fur Heels $215, Neiman Marcus, Last Call Sapphire Iris and Ivy Dress $64, Bloomingdale’s Silver Sequin Stuart Weitzman, My First Weitzmans $29, Bloomingdale’s 525 Blue Vest $260, Bloomingdale’s Adriana Papel Gown $300, Bloomingdale’s Pictured on Bottom (L to R) 1920s Style Vintage Dress $60, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique ABS Allen Schwartz Pearl and Gold Bracelet $65, Neiman Marcus, Last Call Black Taryn Rose Pumps $199, Neiman Marcus, Last Call Sequin Headband $5, Claire’s 42-Inch Pearl Strand $29, Somewhere In Time Antiques Crayon Kids Red Dress $42, Sophi Blu Aqua Sequin Dress $188, Bloomingdale’s Rope Pearl Necklace $138, Neiman Marcus, Last Call Giuseppe Zanotti Red Velvet Pumps $309, Neiman Marcus, Last Call Neiman Marcus, Last Call at Tanger Outlets at the Arches, Deer Park, TangerOutlet.com/DeerPark Sophi Blu Northport, SophiBlu.com Bloomingdale’s Garden City & Huntington, Bloomingdales.com Somewhere In Time Antiques Northport Paper Doll Vintage Boutique Sayville Claire’s Multiple Locations, Claires.com

Glamour Through Three Generations Photographed at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport. Hair and Makeup by Josephine Abbatiello and Jennie Lee Rice, coowners of Studio Novelle in Carle Place. A special thank you to Milieu models (Above L to R) Alyssa Montellese and Olivia Montellese of Setauket and Karen Acompora of Northport. Are you interested in being featured in the next Milieu photo shoot? You don’t have to be a professional model, you just need to live on Long Island! Email a recent photo and some information about yourself to PhotoDesk@MilieuLI.com.

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10 Dresses For Every RSVP Tahari Cocktail Dress This classy dress features beautiful gold metallic detailing. ($89, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

XOXO Gold Sequin Dress Brocade floats up the front of this sexy sheath. ($49, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

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Tahari Poppy Dress This colorful dress lights up the room. ($119, Neiman Marcus, Last Call, Tanger Outlets At The Arches, TangerOutlet.com/ DeerPark)

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Cynthia Steffe Skater Dress Unique teal dress with black lace detailing and a pleated collar. ($159, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

Princess Vera Wang Plaid Dress This fun plaid dress features a collar with gold sequin detailing. ($58, Kohl’s, Multiple Locations, Kohls.com)

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Model Jennifer Pierre of Amityville Long Black Dress This sexy floor-sweeping dress is perfect to end a New Year’s Eve kiss in, or out of. ($29, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

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Jessica Simpson Red and Orange Dress Feel pretty in this mixed-colored belted dress. ($49, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

Sherri Hill Backless Dress This form-fitting plum dress features crystals around the neck and back. ($450 Estelle’s Dressy Dresses, Farmingdale, EstellesDressyDresses. com)

Alice & Olivia Red Sequin Dress This form-fitting red dress is blinged-out in sparkling sequins, making you a standout on a special date. ($154, Neiman Marcus, Last Call, Tanger Outlets At The Arches, TangerOutlet.com/ DeerPark)

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Ted Baker Belted Dress Adorable flare that’s ultra flattering! (Dress: $310, Bloomingdale’s, Garden City & Huntington, Bloomingdales.com)

Shoes from Neiman Marcus, Last Call, Jewelry from Neiman Marcus, Last Call (Tanger Outlets At The Arches, Deer Park TangerOutlets.com/ DeerPark), Fox’s (Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com) & our own Milieu model’s jewelry line, the Jennifer Pierre Signature Collection (KandeeGemsBoutique.com)

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Writing On The Wall

Joyeux Noel Large Tray

Laidley Wall-Mounted Entryway Chalkboard

This beautiful piece of wall décor also keeps track of your family’s busy schedule. ($249. Pottery Barn, PotteryBarn.com)

Winter walls

Branch Chandelier

Create a dramatic focal point with this unique light fixture. ($399. West Elm, WestElm.com)

Tabletop Toys

Branch Out

Precious Parisian tray features artwork from an antique postcard. ($125. Ben’s Garden, Huntington & Oyster Bay, BensGarden. com)

Hallway Reflections

Century mirrored Drawer Chest This luxe piece is

sure to draw attention with its beauty. ($1,979. Classic Galleries, Huntington, ClassicGalleriesFurniture.com)

FOYER

Winter Woods Wallpaper

A forest of birch trees on a snowy background creates a captivating winter scene. ($198. Anthropologie, Multiple Locations, Anthropologie.com)

Golden Glow

Michael Aram Magnetic Dreidel

Unique Heart To Heart Dreidel, handcrafted, just beautiful. ($59, Unique Judaica Gifts, Syosset, UniqueJudaicaGifts.com)

Pretty Accent

Branch Mezuzah Cover

Luxe Lounging

Elegantly encasing prayers in hand-cast bronze designed by Richard Wessner is a beautiful touch for your home. ($249. Frontgate, Frontgate. com)

Franck Sofa-Bench

A standout piece that is both elegant and stylish. Constructed with eco-style linen and handhammered shoe nails, the superior craftsmanship is stunning. ($1,610. 406 West, Woodbury, 406West.com)

Center-peace

Let It Snow Flower Arrangement

Bring the beauty of winter snow inside your home with white alstroemeria, berries, pinecones and fir accents beautifully arranged in a clear class bowl. ($32.95. The Potting Shed, Huntington, PottingShedLI.com)

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Millions of people around the world are familiar with Long Island’s most popular psychic mediums—celebrated author and talk show host John Edward and sassy mom Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC television show Long Island Medium. Yet what many don’t know is that Long Island is a hotbed of paranormal activity, psychic energy and human conduits, ranging from psychic mediums, past-life regression therapists, tarot card readers and even animal communicators—who claim to relay messages from alive and deceased pets. So in the spirit of the holidays (and to satiate our own curiosities), we sat down with eight of Long Island’s other, perhaps lesser-known clairvoyants, entering their oft-whispered-about world to experience whatever it may hold for us firsthand. What we learned was enlightening, astonishing, a bit bizarre—and in some cases, flat-out hard to believe. Deceased ancestors professing they’ve found our Prince Charmings, a past life as an Aboriginal wanderer scouring the dense jungles of Brazil, children in the near future—besides gaining new insights about the afterlife, we also discovered new truths about ourselves along the way. (Though we’re still coming to terms with whatever those realities exactly mean.) Here’s a few of our experiences.

Licia’s Lifetimes of Love Past-life regression therapist Richard Scheinberg’s home office in Islip is a warm color, with framed diplomas on the walls mixed with kids’ paintings and flowers throughout. “It’s very New Age,” he tells me as I nervously kick off my black UGG boots

in an attempt to get comfortable for the two-hour session. “You’ve got to free your mind. I know it’s hard and as a reporter you may be thinking of notes to jot down and remember, but try not to, try to relax.” He grabs his notepad, makes sure his recorder is cued, and turns off one of the lamps nearest to the door. “Breathe in,” he says as I cover myself with a blanket and recline on a couch. “Two, three, four, five, six, seven—hold. Two, three, four, five, six, seven—breathe out. Two, three, four, five, six, seven—hold. Two, three, four, five, six, seven…” Scheinberg says to imagine a bright

“I want you to look at your friend right now and tell me what you see,” responds Schienberg. “She has bangs, long brown hair; she’s wearing a collared dress.” “What’s her name?” he asks. “Kristen.” “Okay so here you are getting ready to leave and you’ve met your friend Kristen and you’ve given her your bracelet but you’re a little disappointed that school wasn’t what you thought it would be, and what happens next?” he asks. “I go home. I tell my mom that I gave the bracelet to my friend Kristen,” I say. “I’m just laying on my bed crying.” I was also crying as I lay on the sofa.

Long Island is a hotbed of paranormal activity, psychic energy and human conduits, ranging from psychic mediums, past-life regression therapists, tarot card readers and even animal communicators. light shining through my body, cleansing my body, relaxing my body. His voice leads me down steps into a “peaceful garden” where I am free to recover memories from childhood. “If you want you can just float above the scene as if watching from a distance,” he says. “Or you can be in it, feeling it, seeing it vividly with colors and details, with emotions and feelings, this is always up to you.” Soon, I see visions of kindergarten. A red, blue and green beaded bracelet. “I want to give the beads to my teacher, the bracelet, but I can’t,” I say from within a trance. “She makes me too scared, so I give it to my friend.”

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About a half hour later, Scheinberg guides me back further. “There is no limit to your memory,” he says in a monotone, rhythmic, calming, soothing tone. “You can go back as far as you wish. In this lifetime you can go back to your infancy, to your birth, perhaps even in utero. This is not limited and you can remember everything. I’m going to take you to a place where all past memories lie. There’s those energies from past memories including previous lifetimes that all reside deep inside you.” “I feel like I’m in a jungle,” I tell him. “That I’m with a few people and we’re on the ground. There’s really tall pieces

of grass and trees and we’re running through that, like a light gray tree, trees that are really tall, we seem small compared to what’s around us.”  “Tell me more,” the voice says. “I feel like we’re wearing brown leather-like dresses, or skirts and carrying something in my hand…some sort of blade…I’m a woman and I’m in the front of the people…I don’t know where we are going but I’m scared. I just feel like there might be like a tiger…I’m really tan, dark skin and I have really dark hair, I see it, long black hair…someone screamed ‘Tiger!’” “Okay, so somebody spotted the tiger,” responds Scheinberg. “Okay, so you knew to get out of the way before the tiger surprised you, that was smart. Okay, so now you feel safe and you’re all together with the people behind you? Tell me more about the people that were behind you, what do they look like?” “They’re tall, dark hair, dark skin, they’re not, they don’t look African. The skin is darker than white but not so, it’s like a brown…they’re wearing the same skirt I am…I feel like where we are is a rainforest, it’s bigger than a jungle, the trees are so high, and it’s so wet all over… we’re in South America in Brazil…we’re climbing trees.” “Do the others have names?” asks Scheinberg. “I feel like one is Nabu,” I respond. “What do they call out to you?” he asks. “What do they say?” “Mala.” “What I want to do, because you obviously have to go back down, you have to get food, what I want to do is take you to the next important event in this lifetime,” he tells me. “What I’m going to do is count from five to one, you’re going to tell me about the next important event in this lifetime: Five, four, three, two, one. Continued on page 30

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There’s a big from all of your lifetimes communicator workshop wasn’t sure what it was and in Vermont when Milieu group of people around as well as your angels I thought it was dying,” she sat down with her. “It recalls. “It really wasn’t. it…I’m really sad, very and the divine, you are was very funny, we had a She took my hand, made woman come in with her sad…in my heart and always loved and you these little symbols and dog, and I asked the dog told me that I would know stomach…I don’t want were never really alone what his job was, and he kept saying ‘To protect the baby tremendous things for my boy, to protect the baby.’ And the woman sat there and to go on, alone. I don’t even if sometimes it may whole lifetime.” went, ‘I haven’t told anyone yet, but I’m pregnant.’” want to go on alone and feel that way,” he says. Perhaps the most unusual item in her offi ce is the giant Another memorable reading involved a horse that insisted it cardboard cutout of elvis that sits behind her chair, watching leave him here.” Listening back to liked hockey. Both she and the owner of the horse sanctuary over her as she conducts her readings. “I’m very connected where it resided had no idea where a horse would play “I want to take you Scheinberg’s tape, I still to Elvis in the spirit world. I have several of Elvis’ hockey. Their answer came weeks later, when a police entourage as advisors,” she says, adding that she regularly to the next important can not believe I said officer told them the horse used to be his partner. “Of goes down to Memphis to be with her Elvis family. course he likes hockey,” he said, explaining that one of the event in this lifetime,” the things I did, but animal’s regular jobs was to patrol Nassau Coliseum during Joly stresses that she is not the type of medium who he says. “Five, four, I’m beginning to underNew York Islanders games. approaches strangers when she is out—a sort of Psychic three, two, one, you’re stand why. code of ethics to which several other mediums interviewed Gibbons believes everyone can communicate with animals. by Milieu also adhere. “do I grab people? No, I’m not the “It’s just an awareness. I mean, of course, it’s varying there. type of medium that grabs people… I would never scare degrees…I like to compare it to singing. Unless there’s somebody, pick out somebody if I’m in the story—it’s only “I think I’m dead,” I something really physically wrong with you, everyone can in a life-and-death matter. So yes, it’s very difficult. But sing, and with voice lessons, everyone can improve on their say, though my voyage you know, you’re not here to scare them, you’re here to singing ability. Not that we’re all going to go on to sing nurture them, to educate them that your loved ones are doesn’t end here. at the Met or something like that, but I do believe that with you. I always acknowledge that once you come out of everyone has—it’s an intuitive awareness and it’s just how “Let’s go to that “This particular the body you become light, you become energy.” you focus it.” moment where you’re deck is from the 1920s, D A W N J O L Y. C O M PATTYGIBBONS.COM dying; on the brink of but they were created by death, let’s go there,” mystics, and what they directs Scheinberg. 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What lessons you’re a young woman, thought, ‘Maybe I’m crazy.’ I really had no answer [as] to who Robert E. Hansen Photo by Dan O’Reagan did you learn in this this is you being a mom they were or what they wanted. I just knew that every night Psychic Medium, Merrick was torturous, trying to sleep, being stared at for no reason.” life?” in the future, this is two Former Star of TLC’s Paranormal Court Russo won’t tell her clients bad news, only messages about “I’m alone a lot, children in the future,” hansen dubbed one of his most memorable readings “shark past events or future predictions containing healing tidings. her I feel like I hate to be she says of a card bearBoy.” hansen sat down with the parents of a young man who main goal is to relay that their loved ones are safe on the had passed. “I said, ‘I’ve got to ask you something: did you other side. Bad news “will only plant a seed in their brain of alone and that’s what I ing the image of two bury your son with, in his casket, a 5-foot shark?’ he goes, ‘I destruction and they can actually make it happen,” she says. was,” I confess. “It can children. did.’ I said, ‘Are you shitting me? You put a shark in with your “It’s also how you choose to look at it,” continues russo, dead son?’ he said, ‘My son and I went shark fishing.’ They citing as an example a recent message she received from be a lonely place if you “This is a wonderburied their son with a 5-foot [stuffed] shark. They took it off the afterlife warning that more than one storm would strike his bed and put it in his casket so he would be comfortable lose people you love, I ful husband,” she says us in the near-future. “You can look at it as trying to frighten with something he loved as a child.” people or you can look at it as trying to enlighten people to don’t like to be alone… of a card with a Prince be more prepared.” he believes everyone has psychic potential. “The analogy I I feel like I’m always Charming-esque figure would use, is that many people can learn to play the guitar. she speculates long island may be a hotbed of psychic energy scared to be alone…I on it. “You’re a little bit You can learn to play the guitar. But then there are people by design. “I believe that it may have to do with the fact that that not only play by ear, but almost by natural instinct, and we’re an island surrounded by water. I also believe there may worry about it being old-fashioned, so it’s they become the Eric Claptons or Pablo Casals, some of the be some kind of vortex or soul agreement [between] all of us forever.” kind of a wonderful husgreats. And no matter how hard you play, how much you mediums that all congregate in this area. I believe the soul practice, how dedicated the effort, you can’t quite catch their chooses geographically where it’s going to live prior coming “Certainly underband here.” ability because it’s instinctive and it’s gifted into them.” to the world.” standable, because “This is you learnROBERTEHANSEN.COM KIMTHEHAPPYMEDIUM.COM you know what it feels ing your skill,” she says, like…you had a whole flipping over another. life where it felt alone “What you’re doing now, almost all the time,” you’re reporting. 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Christopher Allan intelligence technician for the Psychic Medium, Farmingdale Northeast regional laboratory in New “Did you learn “According to her, Featured on MTV’s True Life York City,” she explains. “I never went your lessons from that? she’s still the ruler of to a psychic, never had any interest in The 26-year-old’s most memorable reading took place recently, it at all.” When her brother, a New York City police officer, Did you learn that you the roost,” Ghiringhelli when a young woman’s father, who passed away when she was was shot to death while she was away on a trip, Ghiringhelli can’t fix people?” asks says about my late bea child, came through. “The only thing she wasn’t able to decided to go to a psychic medium she had heard on the validate was why I kept hearing the name ‘Bill.’ After the radio. “I had to seek out just something to connect with him Sansone-Braff. “That’s loved tuxedo cat. “She’s reading, she was emotional and said, ‘Thank you so much, because there was no closure,” she says. The medium was let me pay you,’ and took out her money. She laid it on the not only able to connect with her brother, but also informed the big lesson for old like, ‘She ain’t ever going table, and the last bill was a $10 bill, and on the bill it said, Ghiringhelli that she would one day become a psychic, too. souls, we can’t fix peoto feel more than what ‘I love you forever, love dad.’ The odds that she would look at the bill before she gave it to me and see that, that she didn’t One of Ghiringhelli’s craziest readings came from a young ple. We think we can. she felt for me,’ which I use that the night before at 7-Eleven, but this night, I mean woman who entered her office with a very angry male spirit. Older souls are prone think is hysterical,” she how do you explain that? That was pretty incredible.” “I said to her, ‘There’s a male energy in here and he’s very, very upset.’” she recalls. It was her boyfriend, who to fall for the princes adds—pretty much conAllan’s stint on True Life highlighted his trouble balancing had been bludgeoned to death by the woman’s estranged that become the beast. firming that my pet’s his personal life with his psychic gifts. It’s something he’s husband, just days earlier. struggled with all his life, even as a child—in school he’d They have no idea what sassy outlook continues constantly see his teachers’ deceased families around them. in 2009, she tragically lost her 21-year-old son, James. “Sometimes in my head there were more adults in the “Losing your son, it’s like having your guts ripped out, they sign on for. They in the hereafter. classroom than there were kids,” says Allan, who credits the it’s just so unnatural,” she says. Yet she’s found solace believe everybody tells Patty Gibbons, an show in part to helping him adjust. “I said, ‘You know what? in her work. “Anytime I do a group [reading], I talk about They have a point there. 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You weren’t responsible whose young, smiling face reminds clients that she ticular point in time, and thankfully, what you can do for the end of that relationship, you were responsible for knows the pain of losing a loved one all too well. too is then talk to another animal,” she continues. “And your behavior. You realized he was going to hurt you. Her dog, appropriately named Destiny, napped conmy cat chimed in at that point. My cat said, ‘It’s okay. Did you realize that he was going to keep hurting you? tently on one of the couches as we spoke. It’s not that bad, it’s okay.’ And when I got home, sure So you learned to love yourself. 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Clint You might think Long Island’s By Jaime Franchi Jaime@MilieuLI.com own Clinton Kelly would be too busy to cultivate a Facebook presence while starring in not just one but two hit television shows, TLC’s What Not to Wear and ABC daytime’s The Chew, designing a line of women’s clothes for QVC, Kelly by Clinton Kelly, touring the country as a Macy’s spokesperson, and working on his newest book being released in September 2013, Freakin’ Fabulous on a Budget.. But Clinton finds the time to dedicate at least an hour each day to interact with his fans on Facebook, giving advice on fashion, entertaining and life. “I realize that these people who are posting on my page have feelings and want to be heard. It sounds a little cliche, but quite frankly, I wouldn’t be where I am today without these fans,” he told me. I “friended” Clinton when a friend of mine shared his status in reference to a Facebook post Clinton made after the Aurora movie theater shooting in Colorado. His comment said that he wished this country would “do more to keep guns out of the hands of the criminally insane.” Immediately after his comment was posted, he lost 200 “likes,” but he gained one “like,” mine. “I get it,” Clinton says of his controversial posting. “We have a Second Amendment that gives us the right to bear arms. I made a comment that set off a big gun discussion where people got really nasty with me. And it’s interesting, right? Because some people, they get mad at you if you have an opinion. They’re like, ‘Just stick to fashion,’ or ‘Just do your TV show and don’t tell me how to run my life.’ And I’m like, ‘What? I’m a person. I’m interacting on my Facebook page as human being to human being. And now you’re telling me that I can’t have an opinion?’” Like most of us, Clinton has plenty of opinions, and I was curious about his take on how Long Island women dress. “They have colorful personalities and a lot of guts when it comes to fashion,” he said, “But from what I’ve noticed, they tend to fall back on black.” Growing up in Port Jefferson Station with two younger sisters, Clinton had plenty of time to notice Long Island fashion. “[It runs] the gamut,” he told me, “From very fashion forward to very casual.” If he had any advice for us, it would be to lose one accessory. Simple chic never goes out of style. He also suggests that this winter our wardrobes should include a chic trench coat, dark wash jeans that fit like a glove, some great riding boots, and a cashmere sweater, with perhaps a printed blouse beneath. “It’s not about spending a ton of money on logos,” he said. “An elegant style is all about fit.” His loyalty to Macy’s led almost naturally to his stint as their spokesperson. “Macy’s as a brand gets what I’m about,” Clinton says. “Style is for every woman, no matter her size, her age, or how much money she has to spend. I’m not about dressing a size 2 woman because that’s a really small percentage of who’s out there. I’m about helping a size 12 woman find the right pair of jeans so that her butt looks great. And Macy’s really gets that.” On The Chew, ABC’s daytime talk show with a foodie theme, Clinton is part of an ensemble cast featuring Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, Michael Symon and celeb-chef Mario Batali. Clinton has met scores of celebrities and shared his ultimate top three: Olivia Newton-John, whom he’s revered since childhood; JoBeth Williams, whom he half

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but I still think I can speak with authority on what it takes to be a great parent: Be supportive. Your kid says, “I want to play the tuba!” You say, “That’s a great idea. Let’s get you a tuba.” Your kid says, “I want to be a dancer!” You say, “Fabulous. Let’s figure out how to get you some dance lessons.” Your kid says, “I want to be a writer!” You say, “I will get you all the pens and paper you could ever want.” Then, you sit through every concert, attend every dance recital and read every short story. And in 43 years you will be taken on a vacation to Anguilla. :) Happy Monday! As I was “liking” his thoughtful post (along with more than 16,000 others), my son approached me with an unusual request: Could he wear a tuxedo for his first day of second grade? My first instinct was to say, “Don’t be silly.” But Clinton’s words stopped me. So I bought my son a tuxedo and I sent Clinton a message telling him about it. When the first day of school came, I sent a picture of my kid in that tux. And in Clinton’s words, “He rocked it.” That tuxedo will get my son through the holiday season, but what about me? milieuli.com

There is no one better to ask than Clinton, who offered me (and you) a wardrobe guide for the upcoming holiday season. For Thanksgiving: “You want to be comfy and fab. You’re most likely in someone’s house, so you don’t have to get overdressed. Maybe some tailored pants with a cashmere sweater.” For a company office party, he advises keeping it tasteful. “Too many women go to these parties looking like sluts. This is not the time to wear a strapless minidress! You can show a little bit of cleavage, but then make sure you cover your legs.” New Year’s Eve, however, is your time to let it all out: “New Year’s is all about the sparkle, whether you wear a sequin dress or top with some fabulous tuxedo pants. You need to have some kind of shine. It could be in the fabric you choose, like a satin, or some statement jewelry.” This is where Clinton himself sparkles: helping me, a regular Long Island soccer mom, who has never been a size 2, figure out what to wear. Clinton might be the fashion guru and entertainment expert of our time, but he’ll always be a Long Island guy talking to his girlfriends: wry, funny, and absolutely real.

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Everyone has some sort of scarring on their skin due to injury, infection or surgery. Some scars are cosmetically unpleasant and psychologically bothersome, whether they are on the face (e.g. acne scars, chicken pox) or elsewhere on the body (e.g. surgical scars, stretch marks, keloid scars). In the past, treatments for scar removal were not satisfactory. New laser therapies have been shown to dramatically reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Although traditional therapies may still be used in conjunction with lasers to achieve the best possible results, lasers are being used more frequently, as they are minimally-invasive and often require no recovery time. Laser treatment will depend on the patient’s skin color, age, the location, thickness and color of the scar. vbeam, Pixel, Fraxel, Nd:Yag, Genesis plus and Erbium lasers can be utilized for a scar reduction. The laser can reduce the thickness or raise a depressed scar. With so many new options available to remove scars and stretch marks, an experienced laser surgeon can work with you to achieve the desired results with minimal to no downtime. Joshua L. Fox, MD is a leading authority in the field of dermatology, laser procedures and cosmetic surgery. he serves as a medical director of Advanced dermatology PC, and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, with seven locations throughout Long Island, Queens & Manhattan. visit us at: GetMeGreatSkin.com.

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Mary C. was a normal 18-year-old. A high school athlete, she was on her way to college to fulfill her dream of playing Division 1 volleyball. Before leaving for school she received all of her routine immunization shots from her primary physician, including Gardasil, the vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for all girls between the ages of 9 and 26 to prevent the HPV virus. Known as one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, HPV is also linked to cervical cancer and it’s a virus most women will

college volleyball,” she says. “I collapsed in April and had to take medical leave— and remained basically on bed rest for the entire summer and most of the fall. I was unable to walk on my own or stand up for more than 5 minutes without fainting.” When Merck announced the release of Gardasil in 2006, the CDC quickly endorsed it and recommended its use. By vaccinating virtually all women, it would seem that American society was on its way towards a solution to eradicating a deadly disease.

Gardasil’s huge social media campaign “One Less” victim of HPV for every girl and boy vaccinated spawned OneMoreGirl, a video produced by two brothers whose sister became ill from the vaccine.

come in contact with by the age of 30. Even though Mary wasn’t sexually active or considered a high-risk for cervical cancer, she was given Gardasil as part of the routine shots given to girls. “A few weeks after the shot, I noticed flu like symptoms,” she says. “When I returned to college in January, I started to lose my vision at my first morning workout. The room was spinning, I had headaches in weird parts of my head, and I began vomiting during sprints. My blood pressure was dropping 40 points when I stood up, but there was no known ‘cause’ for it.” Doctors started giving her meds to raise her blood pressure but her symptoms just kept getting worse. She was misdiagnosed with an eating disorder, anxiety problems and depression. “Meanwhile I was the happiest I’d ever been and living my dream of playing Winter 2012

But Dr. Christiane Northrup, physician and acclaimed author of six books on women’s health and wellness including Mother-Daughter Wisdom and New York Times best-seller The Wisdom of Menopause, urges women to proceed carefully when considering Gardasil. She states there are more than 70 strains of the HPV virus and only about 13 can be traced back as the cause of cervical cancer. Gardasil protects against only four of them. “The virus clears spontaneously by the immune system within two years in over 90 percent of all women, posing no risk at all,” she says. Northrup urges women to take a more proactive method of reducing risk for HPV including a healthy diet, safe sex practices and regular gynecological check-ups, including HPV screenings. Continued on page 50

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Vaccinations have been at the heart of numerous debates because they are an important part of a healthy society, and they are very profitable for pharmaceutical companies like Merck, the makers of Gardasil. At a cost of about $360 per person, Merck has made astounding profits from Gardasil by vaccinating millions of women. Finding out who is deemed high risk and a candidate for the vaccine is not easily defined. Those with unsafe sexual behavior would be more likely to contract HPV, but for a physician to determine this, the patient would need to be honest with her physician about her sexual practices. An unreliable process at best, it would seem that vaccinating all women might sound like a safe idea. “I had a patient in her 30s who was bisexual, she swings, she does all of these things,” says Tara Ford, a Physician’s Assistant at The Medical Center for Female Sexuality in Queens, “My supervising physician who heads male urology, came to me and said that maybe I should consider giving her the vaccine. But I thought, ‘No, she’s already been exposed to it. That’s not how it works.’” The idea that the vaccination could vastly reduce or even eliminate HPV, and with it, the number one cause of cervical cancer is the exact reason Dr. Jason Hitner, a board certified pediatrician from North Babylon, recommends Gardasil. “From a public health standpoint, it makes a difference,” he says. “When these viruses infect the cells in the cervical region, it causes these cells to replicate abnormally. And with other predisposing factors, it can cause cancer in the cervical region. Not everyone who gets infected will get cervical cancer. And not everyone who gets cervical cancer had HPV. But there’s definitely a very strong correlation here.” It took nearly 60 doctors over a year before Mary C. was diagnosed with POTS disease (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). POTS involves the nervous system and how it communicates with blood cells and can be debilitating, causing dizziness, lethargy and weakness, among other symptoms, all of which Mary suffers. It was a board certified neurologist who traced the cause of Mary’s illness back to the Gardasil vaccine. “I completely regret getting [Garda-

sil],” says Mary. “I was 18 years old and doing what my doctor told me to do—I put total faith in them with no knowledge of the danger of vaccines—particularly this vaccine. Doctors won’t ever talk about the risk because they think the benefit of preventing cervical cancer outweighs it, but I would’ve taken my chances with cancer any day over living with a disease that will never go away.” Deciding on whether or not to vaccinate your children with Gardasil comes down to the known risks and benefits— and the math. According to Merck, the Gardasil vaccine reduces the risk of the HPV virus by 90 percent. According to Dr. Northrup, there are 6,797 cases of cervical cancer caused by HPV per year in the US. During a clinical trial, Dr. Northrup

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reported that there were 102 adverse events in 21,514 women and children who received the vaccine or the aluminum containing placebo. “This translates to 474 adverse events per 1 million people getting vaccinated,” the report reads. “Conservatively speaking, that’s 14,220 (474 x 30 million) adverse events expected if you were to give the vaccine as recommended to about 30 million women and girls—the approximate number of people in the target market for Gardasil.” That translates to sickening more than 14,000 women and children in order to help about 6,000. “All diseases are rare until it happens to your child,” Dr. Hitner says. “I think that it’s somewhat naive to believe that you might be non-susceptible. Statistics can only bring you so far.” In the end, it’s up to the parents to decide which is the bigger risk, the vaccine or HPV. “It seems like people in the medical community are starting to waffle on it as more information about side effects are being reported,” says Ford. “Some support the vaccine 100 percent. Others don’t. And the decision is now left in the parents’ hands and that’s a very difficult thing to decide.” Winter 2012

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There is little doubt that wildlife has been affected by climate change. According to Polar Bears International, summer ice loss in the Arctic now equals an area the size of Alaska, Texas and the state of Washington combined. Polar bears use sea ice for their daily survival and the massive melting has had devastating effects. Polar bears were added to the growing list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act in 2008 and have little hope of being removed from the list. You can help by donating to Polar Bears International’s research, stewardship and education efforts by “adopting” a polar bear. There are four levels of adoption, ranging from $30 to $250. Depending on the amount, adopters can receive a personalized framed certificate, stuffed polar bear and copy of Tundra Times magazine while providing an interactive way to get children interested in protecting our environment. PolarBearsInternational.org.

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Materials: An empty baby food or jam jar; glitter; waterproof glue; waterproof toy or object you would like in your globe (We used Christmas collectibles from Cobblestone Corners available at Dollar Tree); glycerin. Step 1. Glue your object to the underside of the jar lid and let dry. Step 2. Add 2 tbs. of glitter to the jar and fill with water. To make the glitter fall slowly, add a few drops of glycerin. Make sure that the jar is overflowing with water so there are no air bubbles. Step 3. Apply glue to the threaded rim of the jar and screw the lid on. Keep paper towels handy because the water should overflow from the jar at this point. Step 4. Flip the jar upside-down and let it snow!

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This healthy treat is both fun and easy to make! On a sliced bagel spread cream cheese, place blueberry “eyes,” a raspberry “smile” and a carrot “nose.” Admire your delicious work of art and dig in!

The 17th Annual Dickens Festival

Local author Niki Bhatia of Woodbury was inspired by her own sons who loved pink when they were little. In her book, the main character, a little boy, faces confusing messages when his older brother tells him that he can’t wear pink or play with dolls because he’s a boy. “The whole message that I wanted to get across is that we have to be a little more open minded and stop stereotyping everything. Children should be allowed to play with any toy that they want without the fear of being teased or taunted. Toys are just toys, let them just play and explore their world, because that’s what toys are for,” says Bhatia. “You can’t expect kids to be accepting and tolerant in middle school when they’ve already built a sense of what is right for them and what is wrong.” (Pink is Just a Color and So is Blue is available on Amazon.com for $7.99.)

Take your kids back in time during to Port Jefferson’s Charles Dickens Festival. The village transforms into living literature with more than 50 performing acts and 100 street characters. “There are Dickens readings, plays, classical music, Christmas music in the different churches and the village center,” says Port Jefferson Art Council Chair Allan Varela. “It’s a massive thing. We transform the village into a Dickens village.” (Nov. 30, Dec. 1 & Dec. 2, PortJeffChamber.com)

Drive-in movie party Drive-in movie theaters may be a distant

memory, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create one in your own living room. Gather some boxes (Make sure they are large enough to sit comfortably), paint, markers or crayons, paper plates, pie tins and duct tape and let the fun begin! Have the kids design their own cars, then attach black paper plates for wheels and pie tins for headlights. After the “cars” are dry, bring them inside, serve some popcorn and get the party started! Oh, don’t forget to have a great movie on hand, like Cars! (NotJustAHousewife.com)

Charity: Toys of Hope

Superstorm Sandy destroyed thousands of homes and an untold number are in need of major repairs. Many people will need assistance from the community before, during and after the holidays luckily there are many non profits and volunteers ready to step in and help. Toys of Hope, an all-volunteer organization that traditionally assists 65,000 children, families and their pets every year says there will be an unprecedented need this season. “It’s a phenomenal program where everything that’s done is for the people of Long Island,” says Melissa Doktofsky, founder of Toys of Hope. “The people receiving feel loved and supported and for the people giving, it’s an opportunity to assist the community in need. We provide direct access and a direct way to help them.” If you’d like to volunteer and/or donate toys, clothing, household goods, food and pet supplies, call 631-271-8697 or visit ToysOfHope.org. (Drop-off center for donations is 640 New York Ave., Huntington)

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Hunter Mountain, Hunter, NY, HunterMtn.com

Hunter is an all-inclusive ski resort with more activities than just skiing and snowboarding. If sliding down a mountainside isn’t your forte but the people you’re with love it, opt for a day ziplining. Instead of spending the night curled up by a fire, put your dancing shoes on and enjoy live entertainment at their main bar. One more thing, Hunter Mountain also has the Empire Terrain Park, so if you have some serious slopeshredding skills, take your board and skiis on the pike.

Belleayre, Highmount, NY, Belleayre.com

Although Belleayre has had to struggle in past years to keep its peaks open, the mountain has not lost any of its appeal. It’s part of the Catskill region of mountains and is only a 2-hour drive from the city. There are dozens of accommodations nearby, but the Roxbury Hotel and Spa definitely caught our attention. Reserve a couple’s massage and stay in their ornately modern decorated facility. After all, your muscles will need the TLC after skiing Bellayre’s highest skiable peak in New York.

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Bristol Mountain is located near the Finger Lakes and has 34 spectacular slopes and trails. Bristol is also making news by adopting the OASIS program, which aides disabled veterans to enjoy outdoor sports and recreational activities. Their Child Center will let you enjoy the slopes without having to worry about your little ones.

Windham, Windham, NY, WindhamMountain.com

With 269 skiable acres, Windham is one of the only ski resorts to offer night skiing on eight different trails, three nights a week. Windham’s highest peak is 3,100 feet and they have 49 trails to explore. Windham also has ice skating and terrain trails. Windham has plenty of activities for kids, including skating, tubing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and their Euro Bungy.

Catamount, Hillsdale, NY CatamountSki.com

Catamount Mountain is located in the Berkshires and, compared to other slopes, is geared toward newer skiers and snowboarders, but by no means will it deprive you of a fun frozen experience. Check out their Women’s Wednesdays program that is designed by women for women to improve skills and socialize.

Mount Peter, Warwick, NY MtPeter.com Located in Warwick, NY a 50 minute drive from New York City, Mount Peter has been operating for 77 years. They have 100 percent snowmaking capabilities, free beginner lessons, night skiing, expert grooming and a progressive terrain park. They offer ski and stay packages at many quaint B&B’s and hotels for those from out of town. Skiing and snowboarding is a great family activity and a great way to make new friends. Mount Peter is nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, the scenic drive and beautiful country will refresh anyone and make winter your favorite season!

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Huntington, RestaurantPrime.com Prime is Long Island’s top summer waterfront venue, but the big secret is that the winter view is even more beautiful. The best seating is from 9-11 p.m with a prefix dinner and dancing after 11 p.m.

The Coral House

Baldwin, CoralHouse.com This legendary Baldwin catering hall has been refurbished and renovated so you might not even recognize it as the old Coral House. A great spot for an all-inclusive dinner and dancing and rumor has it that Long Island’s cover band Mystic will be the main attraction.

Garden City Hotel

Garden City, GardenCityHotel.com Long Island’s most historic hotel features a grand ballroom gala with live entertainment. The key is to get a room fast before the hotel sells out and drink the night away. The only traveling you’ll do is taking the elevator.

The Paramount

Huntington ParamountNY.com The Paramount is known for its live concerts and now brings you a New Year’s Eve to remember. Dark Star Orchestra is invading LI’s hottest new music venue. This is New Year’s Eve on steroids Tickets $39.50-$125

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Chateau Briand

Carle Place, ChateauBriandCaterers.com If there’s one venue that sets the standard for New Year’s Eve, it’s Chateau Briand. With multiple rooms featuring DJs and live bands, sitdown dinner and a late night party that starts at 10 p.m., they sell out every year so purchase early.

Fox Hollow

Woodbury, TheFoxHollow.com Whether you plan on spending the night at the Fox Hollow Inn or just partying at the country club, this is another great venue to ring in the New Year. This exclusive package brings you live DJs and great food that make this a definite option.

The Emporium

Patchogue, TheEmporiumNY.com The newest LI venue is equipped with a bowling alley, stage and dance floor! Watch the ball drop on one of their four XL projectors and enjoy a champagne toast with friends. Leave with cool party favors, too.

Four Food Studio

Melville, FourFoodStudio.com Location, Location, Location. Four Food Studio sits right on the Nassau/Suffolk border. Sit, stay and play at Long Island’s first dining/ dancing venue that features a creative menu and specialty cocktails. The Huntington Hilton and Marriott are just a stone’s throw away, so it’s really sit, stay, play… and stay over.

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Carle Place SugarLI.com Long Island’s top supper club features an inclusive price for the bar, a DJ, and live entertainment.

Carltun On the Park

East Meadow, TheCarltun.com When you step inside The Carltun, you’ll feel like you’re back in a time when guys dressed like gentlemen and girls dressed classy. Check out their ballroom sit-down dinner with dancing and live entertainment and after the New Year the guys can head upstairs to the Havana Club for a stogie while the ladies head to the champagne bar.

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SEAFORD St. Vincent De Paul Society St. William the Abbot Conference 2000 Jackson Ave. 516-679-8532. Can especially use canned goods and other nonperishable items. Pack the food in grocery bags or make your own Thanksgiving food baskets and bring them to the Parish. LONG BEACH Swingbelly’s BBQ Thanksgiving Meals 909 W. Beech St. 516-431-3464. Swingbelly’s has volunteered to prepare Thanksgiving meals for 100 Long Beach families. RIVERHEAD LI Aquarium Hurricane Sandy Drive, 431 East Main Street. LongIslandAquarium. com Collecting Readyto-Eat Non-Perishable Food, along with other items. For more information RIVERHEAD/ COMMACK/BAYPORT SC Girl Scouts 100th Year Anniversary Food Drive Drop-off location: 854 E. Main St./442 Moreland Rd./1500 Lakeview Ave. GSSC. us. Call the location to find out what they’re seeking this month and when you can drop it off. ISLAND-WIDE Island Harvest Hurricane Sandy Drive Collecting food,

adoption counselor, socializer, and fundraiser. NEW HYDE PARK North Shore Long Island Jewish Katz Women’s Hospital & Zuckerberg Pavilion 270-05 76th Ave. 718-470-7092. DRomero@NSHS.edu Volunteers greet, provide directions, and escort patients and families.

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cleaning supplies, water and other nonperishable items at: 875 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale; 40 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, Weekdays 10 a.m.-3 p.m. FREEPORT LI Council of Churches Food Pantry, 450 N. Main St. 516-5650290, NCCCUSA.org. Collecting a variety of canned foods, fresh produce, and fresh turkeys for the holidays. HUNTINGTON Huntington Food Share, East 6th Street & Fairground Avenue. 631-223-4370, FoodNotBombs@gmail. com. Every Tuesday of November. Starting at 7 p.m. HAUPPAUGE Long Island Cares Drop off: 10 Davids Dr. 631-582-3663. LICares.org. Mon.Fri., office hours. Long Island Cares is collecting nonperishable foods. Call for more information. HEMPSTEAD The Mary Brennan INN, 100 Madison Ave. 516-486-6243 Drop: off Mon-Fri 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. Contact Toni Ebron TEbron@the-inn. org. The Inn needs sandwiches and nonperishable goods. ISLAND-WIDE Neil’s Wheels Ongoing Food Collection Wheels will collect non-perishable

HEMPSTEAD The INN, 211 Fulton Ave. 516-4868506. The-INN. org. Opportunities are available for volunteers in the soup kitchen. Application available on website. NEW HYDE PARK Ronald McDonald House of Long Island 267-07 76th Ave. 516-775-5683. RMHLongIsland.org Give back as an in-house volunteer, prepare a homecooked meal, visit residents in hospitals, or do a number of other things. Visit website for more volunteer opportunities.

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food items. Visit NeilsWheelsNY.com or call 973-224-1132 to find your nearest dropoff location.

Clothes

ISLAND-WIDE CareCycle, Call 888516-2274 to schedule a pick-up. Will come to your home to collect any clean wearable unwanted clothing (free of stains and tears). ROSLYN Junior League of Long Island 1395 Northern Blvd. 516-484-0485. JLLI accepts donations 24/7 with a clothing bin located behind the thirft store. They also accept furniture during store hours. FARMINGVILLE Dress for Success Brookhaven Donate new or gently used work appropriate clothes. Read their guidelines at DressForSuccess.org. ISLAND-WIDE LI Firearms Coat Drive Multiple Locations, OneWarmCoat.org Go online to find a nearby drop-off site.

ProntoLongIsland.org Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. In addition to clothing donations, Pronto also accepts food and furniture. ISLAND-WIDE Goodwill Industries International Goodwill is always looking for new and gently used clothing, appliances, electronics and furniture. Visit their website to find the nearest Goodwill location. GoodWill.org FLORAL PARK Salvation Army, 462 Hempstead Turnpike. 516-354-9498. Clothing donations are accepted 24 hours a day, seven days a week via donation boxes in the parking lot behind the store.

Toys

HOLBROOK Toys for Tots, Drop-off location at: Curves of Holbrook, 480-15 Patchogue Holbrook Rd. 631-472-8300. ToysForTots.org. 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 14. Please drop off new and unwrapped toys.

ISLAND-WIDE Socks for Seniors Collecting new socks for elderly in local area nursing homes. The program runs through Christmas. Visit SocksForSeniors.com for details.

WYANDANCH Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center Toy Collection 1434 Straight Path, Mon.Fri. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call Noelle Campbell at 631643-7591 for more information.

BAY SHORE Pronto of Long Island, Inc. 128 Pine Aire Dr., 631-231-8290

HUNTINGTON Toys of Hope, Drop-off center: 640 New York

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MINEOLA LICADD BUDDY Mentoring Program 114 Old Country Rd., Suite 114. 516747-2606. LICADD. com. The Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is looking for volunteers to work with children in Nassau County whose parents are currently incarcerated. GLEN COVE Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center, 100 Crescent Beach Rd. 516-5718040. Volunteer and internship opportunities in education, special events, and marketing.

ROSLYN HARBOR Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Dr. 516-484-9338. NassauMuseum.com Volunteers needed for various positions. BELLMORE Long Island Crisis Center, 2740 Martin Ave. 516826-0244. Long IslandCrisisCenter.org Looking for volunteer counselor assistants and counselors. MINEOLA Island Harvest, 199 2nd St. 516-2948528. IslandHarvest. org. Food runners needed to deliver food to families in need.

MINEOLA Nassau County Film Office, Email resume to DMarkowitz@ nassaucountyny.gov with your availability. Must be computer literate and have great phone skills. Parttime internships and volunteer positions. SAYVILLE Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Ave. 631-854-4974. LIMaritime.org. The museum needs parttime volunteers.

STONY BROOK LI State Veterans Home 100 Patriots Rd. 631-444-8590. LIStateVeteransHome. org. Volunteer positions include recreation activity providers, clerical assistant, decorators and trip volunteers.

MIDDLE ISLAND STAR Foundation 631-736-8207. SaveTheAnimalsRescu. org. Looking for volunteers who are

DIX HILLS Art League of Long Island, 107 E. Deer Park Rd. 631-4625400. ArtLeagueLI.org Volunteers needed.

Ongoing ISLAND-WIDE They accept Bethpage Federal Credit clothing, bedding, Union Thanksgiving Drive shoes, small IslandHarvest.org. appliances, Bethpage Federal Credit Union furniture, TVs, is collecting non-perishable food radios and any throughout the month of November other items you for the hungry on LI. You can also stop wish to give. by any branch and contribute $20 or Ave. 631more to Island Harvest’s account. 271-8697, The money will be used to buy BAY SHORE frozen turkeys for those Breast Cancer in need this holiday Help ToysOfHope. season. 2 Park Ave. org. Collecting BreastCancerHelpInc. toy donations for call org. By donating used Long Island children prior to vehicles, running in need. collecting to determine or not, funds raised need. through this effort will ST. JAMES/ support Breast Cancer WOODBURY ISLAND-WIDE Help, Inc., and the Birthday Wishes of LI Save a Pet LI Long Island Cancer 835 Middle Country 631-473-6333. Help and Wellness Rd/49 Colgate Lane SaveAPetLI.net. Center. 516-680-7990. Donate that old Help make a small clunker sitting in ISLAND-WIDE difference in a child’s your garage for their New York Blood Center life by giving a gift. Clunkers for Critters Due to the shortage program from Sandy, New York LAKE RONKONKOMA Blood Center is asking The Giving Doll WANTAGH all to donate blood. Drop-off location at Last Hope, Inc. Animal Visit NYBC.org for St. Regis Knights of Rescue, drive information. Columbus, 2850 Pond 3300 Beltagh Ave. Lake Rd. 631-278631-425-1884. LastISLAND-WIDE 4699. MNS622@ HopeAnimalRescue. Make-A-Wish aol.com. Thursdays, org. Mon.-Fri., office Foundation, Wish.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The hours. Last Hope is Accepting donations of Giving Doll is seeking collecting Friskies Frequent Flier Miles. materials to aid in canned cat food, pate, their production of non-clumping clay WADING RIVER hand-made dolls for litter, Science Diet Dog Little Flower Children children. food—canned and dry, and Family Services of paper towels and large New York, Call Chris FREEPORT black garbage bags. Muchowski at 631Woodward Children’s 929-6200, ext. 1172 for Center, 201 W. Merrick more information and Road. 516-379-0900. BAY SHORE to schedule a delivery. Woodward is seeking United Veterans new and gently used Beacon House MINEOLA/ toys, especially for Drop-off location at HUNTINGTON older children. Call for 1715 Union Blvd. American Red Cross drop-off details. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 195 Willis Ave./90 a.m.-6 p.m. 631High St. 516-747ROOSEVELT 665-1571. UVBH. 3500, 631-423Bethany House 102 0307, RedCross.org White House Ave. 516- com. Help veterans by donating bedding, Since Sandy, 868-6866. food, gift cards, American Red Cross Bethany House takes toiletries, household has provided hot new toys for children goods, or any daily meals, shelter, and 2-12. Call for drop-off necessities. blood donations to details. those affected Contact ISLAND-WIDE the Red Cross to Vietnam Veterans of find out how to help SMITHTOWN America, Visit VVA.org donate. Guide Dog Foundation or call 631-924-8088 371 E. Jericho Tpke. EAST HAMPTON 631-930-9060. Please to plan your donation.

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willing to transport animals between veterinarians and the rehabilitation specialist, as well as help fix up their new facility.

Nature Conservancy 142 Route 114. 631329-7689. Nature.org Donate online to the New York region to help protect Long Island’s coastal regions. SUFFOLK COUNTY Long Island Head Start, LIHeadstart.org 631-758-520 Donate clothes, food, books, toys, housewares, and other items. Pickups/dropoffs are coordinated on their website. SOUTHAMPTON Peconic Land Trust 631-283-3195. Donate clothes, food, books, toys, housewares, and other items. Pickups/dropoffs are coordinated on their website, PeconicLandTrust.org COPIAGUE Long Island Community Relief Effort, Needs toiletries, feminine hygiene products, blankets, toothbrushes, hats, jackets, Band-Aids, non-perishable foods, baby food, diapers, baby powder, sneakers, boots, undershirts, socks, underwear, thermals, candles, matches, flashlights, batteries and more. Visit Facebook.com/ LongIslandCommuni tyReliefEffort or email AllisonFithian@gmail. com for more details.

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE Meal Bags for Sandy Victims @ Mid Island Collision 20 Lakeview Ave. 516-766-0101. MidIslandCollision. com. Mid Island Collision owner Robert Jesberger needs volunteers to help bag nonperishable food for victims devastated by Sandy on LI.

SUN 11.25

COMMACK NY AutoFest Hurricane Sandy Benefit @ Grill 454, Route 454. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., All proceeds donated to Hurricane Sandy LI Disaster Relief. Go to NYAutoFest.com to register or donate.

THU 11.29 FARMINGDALE

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Inaugural Grand Chef’s Gala @ Carlyle on the Green, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd. 516-8271290. Event benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

FRI 11.30

HICKSVILLE Heroes Night Out @ Levittown Hall 201 Levittown Pkwy. 7-9:30 p.m. An evening of spiritual readings with Janet Russell. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door with all proceeds benefiting Our Heroes Night Out and the Disabled American Veterans.

FRI 11.30

HAUPPAUGE NYABC Champions for Charity @ Sheraton Ballroom, 110 Motor Pkwy. 631-748-6724. NYABCBoxing@gmail. com. Half of profits

will go to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.

SAT 12.1

WEST ISLIP 3rd Annual Big Tom Berg U.S. Marine Toy Drive Event w/ Santa! @ Speakeasy 226 Higbie Lane. Bring the kids for free milk and cookies with Santa from 1-5 p.m. Toys accepted from noon till midnight. LINDENHURST Rape Prevention Class @ Modern Warrior 711 N. Wellwood Ave. 631-226-8383. $25 deposit required, will be refunded in class.

SUN 12.2

FARMINGDALE Rock ‘n’ Bowl for Autism Fundraiser @ Famingdale Lanes 999 Conklin Street. 888-9189198. ahany.org. 2-5 p.m. $25, $12.

598 Broad Hollow ISLANDIA Rd. 631-845-1000. Ladies Night Out @ I’mStillHere. Islandia Marriott net. 2-5 p.m. 3635 Express Drive N. Enjoy $50 or $40 & a a night of shopping, live music, bag of clothing food, entertainment and more. or 10 cans of Proceeds go to help fight breast food. A portion cancer on Long Island. For of the show’s more information call 631proceeds as 667-EXPO (3976). well as additional Presented by the donations will go to AHA Asperger help those affected by Syndrome And High Hurricane Sandy. Functioning Autism Association. Children’s Holiday Party @ Oheka Castle, ISLANDIA 135 W. Gate Dr. 631- WOODBURY Breakfast with Santa 271-TOYS (8697). Toys for Tots Toy Drive @ Dave & Buster’s ToysOfHope.org. This & Holiday Celebration 1856 Veteran’s is a closed party by @ Fox Hollow, 7725 Hwy. MakeAWishinvitation only; Call Jericho Turnpike. SuffolkNY.org 9-11 to be put on guest list. 516- 2248184. a.m. roceeds go to TheFoxHollow.com Make-A-Wish of Bring an unwrapped Suffolk County. toy for donation and ISLAND-WIDE stay for a fun-filled Breakfast with evening. Santa @ Applebee’s, UNIONDALE Applebees.com. Santa Big Brothers Big returns for a special Sisters of LI Poker breakfast at 8:30 HUNTINGTON Tournament @ a.m. Advance tickets Song and Celebration Bar Social, 1002 required. Benefits the @ Oheka Castle, Hempstead Turnpike. U.S. Marine Corps 135 W. Gate Dr. 516-731-7880 ext. “Toys for Tots” which SustainableLI.org 213. 6 p.m. $100 will also help families Sustainable LI hosts. Ticket includes open devastated by bar, buffet dinner, Hurricane Sandy. late night eats and MOUNT SINAI entrance to the poker Town of Brookhaven tournament. Polar Plunge @ MELVILLE Cedar Beach, Raise Psychic Medium money for NY Special Christopher Allan @ Olympics athletes. HUNTINGTON Huntington Hilton, Call 631-254-1465, Toys Of Hope

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ext. 10 for details. Take a plunge in Long Island’s icy waters for charity!

SUN 12.16 PATCHOGUE Twisted Sister Hurricane Sandy Benefit @ The Emporium, 9 Railroad Ave. TheEmporiumNY. com

THU 1.10

Castle 135 W. Gate Drive. AMND.org Find out more about the event by reading “Guys Who Get It” on page 36!

FRI 1.11

LINDENHURST An Angel’s Wish Gala @ Chateau La Mer 845 S. Wellwood Ave. 631-225-2074. CRF4ACure.org. 8 p.m. $75 donation. Business attire. RSVP by December 22.

HUNTINGTON A Midwinter Night’s Dream @ Oheka

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saGIttarIus

November 22 to December 21

Your solar return sets the cycle for the next 12 months. The strong influence of Jupiter will bring harmony in marriage and partnerships of all kinds. Enjoy your time together.

CaPrICorn

December 22 to January 19

Enjoy a greater sense of loyalty toward friends, groups and organizational affiliations now. A friend from the past may find you again. Beware of ulterior motives from strangers, especially men.

aquarIus

January 20 to February 18

HABITAT ExPANSION ACROSS 1 Building front 7 Tube commercials 12 Selective breeding site 20 dreamy guy 21 Opponent 22 Waters off Buffalo 23 honor given by a mayor 25 1953 Frankie Laine hit 26 - Island (old immigration gateway) 27 Not - bet 28 rock music subcategory 29 “Er” actress Laura 30 Year’s 365 31 hillary Clinton, e.g. 36 Ball caller 38 Port of Cuba 39 “- now or never!” 40 Lower back’s area 44 Sty dwellers 46 Phi follower 49 Yoko of “Milk and honey” 50 98-down’s partner in comedy 51 Mama’s other half 52 Is sorry about 53 Walesa of Solidarity 55 Those elected 56 More ogreish 58 “And I mean fast!” 59 Age-old 61 Western film for which Burl Ives won an Oscar 64 Isn’t able 65 Magic-using illness curers 66 Kilt wearer 67 1951 Cesar romero film 70 Iroquois tribesmen 73 Falco or Sedgwick 74 heard things 75 “how about that!” 76 Craps cubes 77 Ward (off) 78 Make fun of 79 Astronauts’ garments 82 Whodunit cry 83 Grid six-pointers

84 Salmon hue 85 “Cats 101” channel 88 Mu - pork 89 Unemotional 90 Internet access co. 91 hit Nintendo game for the Wii 97 Captain of the Pequod 101 Bara of silent films 102 Continuity interrupter 103 Yale daily News reader 104 Cybernotes 105 Like russia 107 Big annual beauty contest 111 Contacts via a letter 112 ready if required 113 Intrude 114 vending guys 115 Fry a bit 116 Appealed to God DOWN 1 Simulated 2 Writer - rogers St. Johns 3 In a shy way 4 Used against U-boats, e.g. 5 Spanish for “God” 6 SC hours 7 ditchdiggers 8 Church officer’s residence 9 Prefix for the birds? 10 “What’s up wit -?” 11 Foxy 12 Like sludge 13 Forbidden 14 Island guitar 15 removes from a roster 16 deceptive moves 17 Sporting site 18 Bolt variety 19 Edwin of the reagan cabinet 24 Weeding tool 28 Period in history 31 Ankle injury 32 Sinful 33 Chinese “way” 34 Novelist Brashares 35 Mozart’s “The Marriage of -” 37 - de mer

40 “Whatever - wants ...” 41 Not in cipher 42 heelless slip-ons 43 Litter’s littlest 44 Is suspended 45 Oily org.? 46 Caretaker 47 Grief 48 Early Cosby Tv series 51 Palette filler 52 rotten 54 Implied subtly 56 Internet - (viral phenomena) 57 “My People” author Abba 60 Plus others: Abbr. 61 Get ideas 62 Finger locale 63 draw on 65 In a rut 67 remaining 68 heavy metallic element 69 1200 hours 70 Eye, in Nice 71 Salary after taxes 72 See 99-down 75 Texas river or county 79 - monster (lizard type) 80 Looks upon with a grin 81 - -mo (replay option) 84 Sentence units 85 - Z (the gamut) 86 holiday quaff 87 Shady walk 88 Calm down 89 Tiny drink 91 Fricassees 92 “Star Trek” role 93 risk 94 Quartz used in marbles 95 Babbled 96 Mark, as a ballot box 98 50-Across’ partner in comedy 99 With 72-down, air passenger’s preference 100 Be in need of sutures 104 - -popular 106 doctrine 107 Apr. and Jul. 108 - sense 109 r followers 110 devilish kid

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This is a poor time to seek favors from those in positions of authority and power. They may be unsympathetic or negative. hard work is the only way to achieve your goals right now.

PIsCes

February 19 to March 20

Look for an increase in social activities related to educational, cultural or religious matters. You may notice an increased enjoyment of religious art and music, an interest in foreign cultures and art forms at this time.

arIes

March 21 to April 19

Your competitive drive is high now and there is a new degree of initiative and self-confidence during this period. don’t over do it.

taurus

April 20 to May 20

Transiting Saturn can mean selfishness when it comes to our own ambitions. There can be power struggles with loved ones that you have to deal with at this time

GemInI

May 21 to June 20

Be wary of problems that arise from a tendency toward self-deception and a desire to escape practical responsibilities. Understand that your focus is off during this period so don’t get caught up with undesirable opportunities.

CanCer

June 21 to July 22

Avoid angry confrontations and resentments. Think before you speak. Unclear thinking can cause accidents.

leo

July 23 to August 22

You may be more than extravagant during this period. You may want to impress your co-workers with nice gifts. Try not to spend too much.

vIrGo

August 23 to September 22

romantic opportunities may arise in connection with a short trip. There may be an unusual amount of social activities that you find soothing to your physical well-being.

lIbra

September 23 to October 22

You could be questioning your security now in regard to your finances. Mars opposing your natal Sun can lead to confrontations with men.

sCorPIo

October 23 to November 21

The strong influence of Saturn will be a burden to you. during this period, you will feel a lowered vitality. responsibilities will be extremely high and all work and no play will be the theme for the next two years. Use this time to learn something new.

Consult the horosCoPe for your rIsInG sIGn as well Psychicdeb has been a professional astrologer for more than 25 years. Psychicdeb also uses the tarot to do psychic readings channeling her spirit guide, helen. reiki is one of her obsessions and she is a reiki Master and loves to teach others its benefits. Namaste. Astro-Mate.org

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