Village Connection - September 2013

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Long Island’s Lifestyle, Arts & Entertainment Magazine

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Contents

September 2013

10 Cover Artist 12 Local Exposure 14 Beauty 18 What’s Trending 20 Wine 24 Movies 26 Eye on the Arts 28 Art Galleries 30 Art & Music 32 Astrology 35 Events 40 Personal Training 43 Fitness 44 Seniors 47 Backyard and Beyond 50 Outdoor Living 56 Village Business Basics 60 Kerrianns Corner 62 Beer

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From the Publisher

village staff Associate Publisher Jeanne Murphy Creative Director Nicole Savalli Customer Relations Sean Carroll Social Media j. murphy creative marketing Marygrace Foti Distribution Michael Savalli

I’m usually at a loss for what to say, but this month I am proud to announce the premiere issue of our new magazine, Babylon Village Connection.

If you’re familiar with our Huntington Village Connection, than you already know that we are a hyper local magazine that has been dedicated to promoting local business, arts and entertainment for over 13 years.

Along the way we have grown and scaled back and grown again. We’ve learned a lot and had many setbacks and triumphs over the years. But, one thing that has remained consistent, is our determination to make Village Connection better than it was the month before with every single issue that we publish.

Now that we have created the perfect monthly magazine for Huntington township, we’re bringing our winning formula to Babylon. Beginning with this issue, we will publish two separate issues of Village Connection Magazine, one for each of the towns that we cover. We will share some content - after all, we are all Long Islander’s - and other content will be exclusive.

September is a new chapter at Village Connection as we look forward to our new adventures. We welcome our new readers and invite you to contact us with your thoughts and ideas.

September is also a month of remembrance. Take a little time to reflect and to say some extra prayers and give some extra hugs. Remember love peace and happiness is all we need.

We hope you enjoy this issue of Village Connection.

Contributing Writers Adriana Vater, David Tuohy, Jr., Nick Radesca, Charles H. Gamarekian, Alan Stableford, Elise Pearlman, Mary Ann Dellinger, Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS, Joanne Kois, Hillary Call, Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Laura Curcio-Greenfield, Fred Kaplan, Glenn Andreiev, Natalie Jill, Ralph Rivera, Mark Levine, Rich Rivkin and Professor Jack Mandell

Contact Information Phone 631-988-5465 villageconnection@live.com Published by: Village Connection Magazine, Inc. 93 Main Street Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 villageconnectionmagazine.com

See you in the Village, Jim Savalli 631.988.5465

All artwork, design & layout by Village Connection Magazine, Inc. is sole property of the publisher and may not be reproduced in whole or part. The publisher will not be responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error, and such responsibility, if any, shall be limited only to the first use of advertising in the case of repeated use. The publisher reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising at its sole discretion. Position requests can not be guaranteed. The advertiser shall represent that all artwork and copy provided by the advertiser is owned by the advertiser and it has the right to utilize such in this publication. ©2013 Village Connection Magazine, Inc.

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Cover Artist Alex Butirskiy

Alexei Butirskiy — Born in Moscow in 1974 Alexei Butirskiy entered Moscow Art College in 1992. In 1996 he finished his studies at the Art College and graduated with an Excellence Diploma. In 1998 he completed the Russian Academy of the Arts where he studied under respected professor L.S. Hasyanova.

Since 1996, Butirskiy has participated in over 10 exhibitions, one-man shows and auctions both in Russia and in England and over 25 shows in the United States.

Most recently, Alexei has concentrated his efforts primarily on representing urban life around him in truthful and unglorified terms.

A sense of tranquility is conveyed in each of his paintings. They are typically without action of conviviality and most are uncannily still, with only light, space, shadows and color

offering dialog. The power and intensity of the relationship between light and dark are the profound forces of his work. The sophisticated application of light effects with color reinforce the majesty of his compositions.

Butirskiy's paintings are reminiscent of the works of Claude de Lorraine and Caravaggio with their luminescent qualities and skillful variations of light and dark.

Alexei Butirskiy's ability to combine architecture, color and format is a refined skill normally reserved for artists much his senior. As a result, he ranks among Russia's top emerging artists. His work has been successfully exhibited in galleries and private collections through France, England, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Russia and the United States.

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local exposure • elise pearlman

Garden Party: Tricia Rocco In Auguries of Innocence, British poet William Blake romanticized the wonders of nature in these simple lines: “To see a world in a grain of sand /And a heaven in a wild flower /Hold infinity in the palm of your hand /And eternity in an hour.”

Another kind of tribute to nature’s artistry can be found in Tricia Rocco’s floral images.

While the owner of HarborView Photography is best known for her ethereal portraits of babies and children, Tricia also enjoys immortalizing the fragrant and colorful offerings of family gardens with her camera. Intriguing close-ups--of a frilly pale yellow daffodil, the underside of a rain-drenched pink cosmos, or a regal parade of plumed lavender astilbes-- showcase a delicate color palette and resplendent detail. Tricia’s preferred subjects also include irises and cannas.

Tricia experiences an aesthetic rush upon serendipitously discovering a picturesque floral vignette, and for her, it is all about sharing the image that she visualizes in her head with her viewers.

“I want them to go ‘ahhh,’ and feel it. It is that simple,” she indicated.

One of my favorite images is Tricia’s visual serenade to the cascade of color and amorous form of pink fuchsia bleeding hearts, a woodland plant supposedly introduced to this country from Japan in the mid-1800s. The fleshy white portion towards the bottom of each ‘heart’ is believed to resemble a tiny teardrop,

hence the flower’s name.

“I also like to take pictures of the backs of flowers because they are unappreciated,” said Tricia, who photographs flowers on overcast days or in the shade to maximize the saturation of color. She suggests forgoing the use of a flash.

While Tricia excels in capturing the flowers at the peak of their perfection, her images also speak to the bittersweet enchantment of their decline. “Beauty of a Wilted Rose” celebrates the faded glory of a long-stemmed flower that was sitting pretty on Tricia’s back porch for two weeks before she took the picture.

In addition to her portraiture work and florals, Tricia is available for engagement photos and casual weddings. Her portfolio can be viewed at harborviewphotography.com. Contact her at tricia@ harborviewphotography.com.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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beauty • adriana vater

Good-Bye Summer, Hello Fall!

Say good-bye to hot, steamy temperatures and hello to the brisk coolness of Fall. From minimalist makeup to vibrant hints of color to twisted, statement-making tresses, we've combed through our notes and photos of the top designers to bring you the very best beauty trends for the Fall season.

The sexiest look is the easiest: think freshly scrubbed skin.

Keep hair in a simple center part with a soft wave from mid shaft to ends. For makeup think nude lips and eyes lined with white and a touch of teal for shadow. Stunning!

For a more radiant lusty look try a little Betty Draper style.

We love matte rosy lips, full lashes, and bold brows – prim with a hint of sensuality simmering underneath. Try mixing this traditional and modern look with a classic 60’s-inspired chignon.

Need a soft, romantic new style in a flash? Create a deep side part and sweep your strands across your forehead or a messy ballerina bun.

Piece-y bedhead is officially back! Sexy, just-rolled-out-of-bed strands are irresistible this Fall.

Looking for Fall Fashion? Fashion ranged from leather,

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sequins to bold geometrics. But one thing is certain, these trends are worth trying.

Our favorite fashion piece this Fall is from designer Joanna Mastroianni. Her pink tourmaline hand sequined and beaded dress with a sweetheart neckline and sheer illusion bodice was remarkable. The linear stripes of caviar beads down the side and back are exquisite. The dress is highlighted with hand sheered organza piping at the neckline and hemline.

Stay tuned. . .This month, we will be back in New York, front and center the Spring/Summer Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – scouting out the best looks in beauty and style for next season.

For more tips and trends follow us at www.facebook.com/ spaadriana and www.twitter.com/spaadriana.

Adriana Vater is the Creative Director and co-founder of Spa Adriana at 266 Main Street in Huntington Village. Visit her website, spaadriana.com or call 631-351-1555.

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what’s trending • laura curcio-greenfield

Extend Your Summer Wardrobe into Fall

Make the most out of your summer wardrobe by layering a fall trend with a summer staple.

A big trend for fall will be capes and vests. Wear a cape or vest with your favorite summer shorts. Fur and faux fur will be seen in vests as well. They look great with shorts and ankle boots as fall approaches and then transitions to jeans easily.

Take your bright maxi dress that was so huge this summer and continue it into fall by adding a neutral like a camel blazer and a riding boot and some chunky gold jewelry. Maxis dresses and skirts continue to be huge for fall. Look for darker hues as the season progresses and wear with a blazer or denim jacket and boots to keep the layering effect.

A new trend we are loving for fall is jackets or blazers over tribal prints and graphic prints paired with jeans or harem pants. This a fun stylish statement that won’t go unnoticed.

Safari is huge this season. We are seeing elephant prints, animal prints, beige and khaki color prints as well as camo. Try an elephant print top with khaki pants. Or a leopard top with black mixed media leather leggings. For those less daring…try this Safari trend in your accessories instead. A tribal print pocket book or leopard pumps says you are on top of the trend in a minimalist way.

Leather and mixed media leather will be a big trend for fall. Layer a motorcycle jacket or leather blazer and long sleeve top and an ankle boot and make your denim work for early fall. The beautiful tanks you wore with your summer shorts and skirts will work well when the weather starts to cool by pairing them with leather leggings, leather skirts, skinny

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jeans, and pumps this fall.

Stilettos make a comeback this fall. We are seeing stilettos with leggings and with skinny jeans and of course with your dresses.

Boots are huge; Ankle and riding should be in everyone’s closet. Uggs are replaced this season with a more sophisticated updated brand (and also more expensive) called Koolaburra . See them being worn with short dresses, shorts and skirts for fall and then jeans as the season cools.

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wine • ralph rivera

When I started to write this piece, something W.C. Field once said popped into my mind and made me laugh, “I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food”.

In the next few months I will be writing about the subject of wines. My goal is to remove some of the mystery and review some wine terminology to make the wine selection experience more enjoyable and fun.

The biggest difference between a Wine Shop and a Liquor Store is that wine shops cater to the wine enthusiast and generally have a wealth of knowledge and frequent wine tastings that you and your friends will love and appreciate.

A visit to a wine shop becomes a learning experience on how to pick that perfect bottle of wine and pair it with food, or cook with it. Your questions on what to drink when just socializing or which wine guide to buy can be answered. Information on how to store wine and how to decode a wine label is also available.

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

Northport’s Bare Bones Theater Showcases North and South Shore Talent I

n its choice of plays, the Bare Bones Theater Company has always danced to a different drummer. Audiences have enjoyed productions ranging from hard-hitting classics such as Tennessee Williams’ “A Streetcar Named Desire” and Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge” to Woody Allen’s comedic “Play It Again, Sam” and Neil Simon’s “Fools.” Bare Bones is also the scene for world premieres of stunning new plays. Last season, acclaimed playwright Frederick Stroppel’s tense and suspenseful pairing of two one-act mysteries, “Dead of Night" (presently making its way off-Broadway!), created a sensation at Bare Bones.

Although the Bare Bones’ repertoire often features the unexpected—and that’s part of the allure-- you can always rely on cutting edge entertainment and spectacular acting from a plethora of Long Island-based actors.

Since 1999, hundreds of students have come through the doors of the acting school established by founder and Northport resident Jeff Bennett. His repertory company boasts a roster of 400 to 500 names, with a core of 100 actors who frequently appear in Bare Bones plays and showcases. Regulars include John Dorcic of Lindenhurst, who directed “True West” and recently co-starred in “Hunter’s Moon” with Will Mercado of Bay Shore, and Kyle Grant of North Babylon, who played the young con artist pretending to be Sidney Poiter’s son in Bare Bones’ production of “Six Degrees of Separation.”

“We teach people the nuts and bolts of acting and hope that some will eventually want to try out for our shows,” said Mr. Bennett, adding that a unique relationship between the audience, actor and playwright is the foundation of Bare Bones’ success.

“Good writing is the basis for good theater,” emphasized Mr. Bennett, the former longtime high school drama teacher on whose stage “The Monkey King,” written and directed by Don Intonato, also debuted. In this sexually-charged comedy/thriller written by Don with his son in mind for the title role, Ben Intonato played a half man, half Balinese monkey whose verbal taunts wreak havoc on the mind of a man on the run (Sean King). The audience must decide if this

audacious furry creature is real or simply a figment of an unstable man’s imagination. It was one of my favorites.

On the horizon for the fall is “Three,” an evening of evocative one act plays: “Your Life is a Feature Film” (directed by Stan Katz), “Specter” (directed by Richie Applebaum) and “Don’t Forget to Write” (directed and written by Christopher Hackert).

The new season, which promises to be a blockbuster, kicks off with David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Good People.”

Frances McDormand starred in it on Broadway in 2011, garnering both Drama Desk and Tony Awards for best actress. The plot revolves around Maggie Walsh, a middle-aged working girl and single mom who loses her job and seeks help from an old high school flame (now a married well-to-do physician) who also grew up in the same blue collar Boston town.

“They successfully reconnect. Sparks fly, but he feels uneasy about the fact that she has jumped back into his life,” Mr. Bennett explained of the ripples set in motion by this unexpected reunion.

Audiences can also look forward to seeing British playwright Alan Bennett’s Tony award-winning “History Boys,” Neil Simon’s pop classic, “Lost in Yonkers,” and “Enchanted April.”

The Bare Bones Theater is located at 57 Main Street, Northport Village. To learn more, visit www.barebonestheater.com.

Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years. Her work has appeared in Newsday, Dan’s Papers and Long Island Pulse Magazine as well as local newspapers. She creates the popular ‘There’s No Place Like Northport’ calendar with her husband. She can be reached at LotusElise1@aol.com.

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n Sunday, October, 6 at 2 p.m., the Dix O Hills Center for the Performing Arts will present singer and flautist Barbara Bellens and

singer and guitarist Rafael Picon performing “A Musical Kaleidoscope of the ‘60s and ‘70s.”

Tickets are just $20 for this exciting performance that is a must-see for music lovers.

The songs of the ‘60s and ‘70s were written by some of the best and most diverse songwriting voices of all time. Marvin Gaye, Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys, and many others, made the music scene of this period, one of freedom, connection and love.

Growing out of the 1950s R&B scene and the folk movement, many styles of music blossomed during this turbulent era, which followed in the wake of Beatle mania, leading to the Woodstock festival.

Barbara Bellens (flute and vocals) and Rafael Picon (guitar and vocals) are virtuoso musicians and entertainers.

Together they have rearranged many of these great songs into a blend of rock, blues, jazz, Latin and other musical genres that form a kaleidoscope of musical sounds.

Barbara Bellens grew up not far from the site of Woodstock. She graduated from Adelphi University before studying flute privately at the famed Julliard School in Manhattan. This is Bellens’ and Picon’s first show at the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center.

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entertaining. This show is perfect for music lovers of the ‘60s and ‘70s who want to hear new and updated versions of their favorite tunes, performed by some of the most talented musicians in our region.

“This lively duo does more than recreates memories,” said Sandy Hinden, executive director of The Center. “They take the wealth of music created in this period, fusing the diverse styles back again into something that is both instantaneously familiar, yet innovative and fresh.”

Their music is an eclectic mix of pop, rock, R&B, jazz and Latin that blends flute, acoustic guitar, synthesizer and vocal leads and harmonies.

The two have performed at many prestigious venues throughout the northeast.

The Dix Hills Performing Arts Center at Five Towns College is one of Long Island’s most vibrant cultural organizations, combining the finest in world-class music and performance education in our acoustically superior theater. Five Towns College, founded in 1972, as a community resource for jazz/commercial music education, and today’s Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, provide entertainment, education and inspiration for more than 20,000 Long Islanders each year.

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art and music • rich rivkin

Linda Louis has exhibited throughout the tri-state area including, Robinson Gallery - Park Avenue South, NYC, Kouros Gallery - Madison Avenue, NYC, Hansen Gallery - Wooster St., Soho, NYC and New York State University System Galleries & Museums Travelling Exhibition.

The artist has won numerous awards in local and regional exhibitions. Linda explains that the inspiration for MOTHER of TIDES (shown) comes from the moon, which governs earthly tides. This celestial body, in the artist’s extensive series of moon paintings, is depicted romantically and imaginatively as vibrant and pulsating with energy.

Linda received her BFA from Adelphi University and MFA from Parson’s New School. She has chaired and curated the monthly art exhibition, “Art After Dark” at the Art League of Long Island. She also serves on the Art League’s Board of Directors as well as having served as an officer of the Adelphi University Art & Art History Alumni Association. She has taught art at various institutions as well as Marketing and Entrepreneurship for artists and business owners at Hofstra University.

Find out more at www.lindalouisfineart.com.

Jeanne Salucci is a Long Island artist who gets much of her inspiration from her artistic family. Her love of watercolor, oil painting and the outdoors has taken her on a wonderful journey, which includes Plein Air painting in Ireland, France, Italy, Mexico, California, and especially scenic Long Island.

Jeanne also founded and directs PALS Plein Air Limner Society, the successful art group that paints on location, and new members

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More information can be found online at www.PalsPleinAir.com Her biggest joy is the enthusiastic reaction of clients who hire her to do commissioned paintings of a special place in their lives -- like their home or garden -- for a special gift.

Jeanne is a member of SBAA, International Plein Air Painters, and NYPAP and Wet Paints Art Group, and PALSPleinAir. Her paintings have been exhibited in many art shows, and many private collections. She just returned from teaching a watercolor workshop in Umbria, Italy Her art has also been featured on the cover “Dans Papers,” and she currently has work in Fiedler Gallery in Greenport. You can see Jeanne’s art at www.JeanneSalucciArt.com Kevin Talve Trio The true measure of a musician has always been about things like passion, ability, and creativity. These are the people who have tremendous talent honed from years of dedication, whose lives are

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centered around their chosen art, who spend their days practicing, playing gigs, composing, and recording.

For Ken Talve, this musical trip began with Jean Salucci the Beatles. Drawn into their music like so many others at the time, a desire to play guitar began percolating, because - in Ken’s own words - “For some unknown reason, that’s the sound that stood out for me. And it turned out to be something that came fairly easily, and made me happy.”

By the time he heard Clapton and Cream, it was all over: “It was then I knew I wanted to be a musician.

Wanting to live on music evolved from playing and listening incessantly to it, sometime in high school, “...because it was the only thing I could do well, so I just stayed with it...couldn’t see myself doing anything else. I mean, my first band was in grammar school, so what does that tell you? I lived on The Allman Brothers: Live at the FIllmore East.

If that album was edible, I would’ve eaten it.” So, the idea that musical ability was not only a natural talent, but also something that could be developed, started to become abundantly clear.

After high school there were progressive-rock bands like Legend, where Ken played all original material, which turned out was a great learning experience.

Gigging in Manhattan and out of town became project after project, gig after gig, and somehow it all came together.

Out of the Blue was his most ambitious project yet, aurally compelling, and very original. “It’s still early, so I hope people will dig it and appreciate all the playing.” One cool note here is that the entire project was written on acoustic guitar. Why? “Because sometimes you can get too wrapped up in the sound of an electric.”

Guitar is the focus of this new CD, an aggressive composition played by a power trio mixing jazz, rock and blues. Sounds like a tremendous feat, but The Ken Talve trio pulls it off.

Joan Sicignano is a Long Island artist who paints landscape, floral, and still life in mixed media. Her work has received numerous awards and is in the homes of many collectors throughout the country.

Presently, she has been enjoying working on location, en plein air. Other times, you will find her in the studio, painting hand picked flowers from her garden or simply working on a larger painting from her plein air sketch.

You can view her work at http://joansicignanosfineart.blogspot. com or www.fineartamericajoan-sicignano.

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Rich Rivkin produces ongoing Art/Music events on Long Island, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (40 Bands + 100 Artists), featuring the bands and artists listed in this month’s Spotlight. www.limusicfestivals.com

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astrology • maryann dellinger

ARIES: The Solar square to Pluto with Uranus in opposition may lead you into new territory. Maintain balance.

TAURUS: Fish or cut bait. Now is the time to work on essential issues.

GEMINI: Hidden information comes to the surface. The truth appears in late September with Mercury in Scorpio.

CANCER: The Moon in Cancer squares Uranus with a opposition to Pluto giving you strenght to meet challenges both materially and emotionally.

VIRGO: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The New Moon is in Virgo on Sepember 5th with Jupiter in Cancer in sextile. This brings about broad thinking, excellant for completing any loose ends from our daily routine.

LIBRA: Mercury is in Libra . Keeping your cool may not be easy.

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SAGITTARIUS: You may feel like spreading your wings. Keep your eyes open, challenges may occur.

CAPRICORN: Think back to last December and this past March.

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personal training • bonne marcus

Can Marriage Make You Fat?

If you’re about to be married or have been wed for a while, you’re in danger of gaining five to twenty-five pounds. Many who are headed to the altar seemed shocked by this statement. Yet as any newlywed will tell you, marriage seems to "magically" go up one clothing size regardless of the best intentions. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

In a recent survey of more than 4000 couples who were married for less than five years, it was reported that marriage meant a halt to a regular workout program shortly after the "I do’s" were said.

What's was the biggest excuses? Work, family, friends, and pregnancy for both men and women were found to be the beginning of what truly slowed down the desire to stay fit. With each subsequent pregnancy, couples reported less desire to exercise.

Will you stay in shape post-nuptial? Do you need a reason to stay in shape after the "I do's"? Well, the positive side effect of a fit life is feeling in control of our bodies and having a happier outlook, even during times of stress.

Here are some tips to get more exercise for yourself and to keep your relationship healthy too: *Plan to work out together. Men are stronger and often lose weight more easily, but that doesn’t mean couples need to select two difference forms of fitness. Walking is the perfect 'togetherness' activity. Couples who walk together, it’s been found, enjoy each other more and report more satisfying intimate relationships, too. *Plan an active holiday together. Take a hiking, cycling, or walking vacation. You’ll enjoy the vacation more if you get fit beforehand. *Give each other 'time -out' from being a parent and allow yourself to play. While Dad keeps watches the kids, Mom can work in the

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garden, attend yoga, play golf or take a retreat at a health spa. Ditto for Dad. *Support each other’s desire for weight loss and fitness saying something positive every day about how the other partner looks or acts.

For example, "Jim, you look so much taller since you’ve slimed down."

Or, "Mary, you have more energy than ever." Or, “You look just like you looked on our wedding day! You’ll be astounded at how positive reinforcement enhances your fitness and weight loss goals. *Make it easy to lose weight by keeping lots of healthy snacks available. When going out, choose restaurants that make eating healthy easy. Understand that there will be times when you need a high fat treat but that it’s the long-term results you’re shooting for. Refrain from being negative should your partner or you fall back into high-fat habits.

Will being fit and trim help you to have a happier marriage? Only you and your partner can decide on that. My best guess is that once you embrace these tips, you’ll want to embrace each other far more often!

A sought-after fitness expert, Bonne Marcus is a columnist for Village Connection Magazine, the author of The Complete Bride’s Workout Guide, New Page Books and The Road Warrior Workout, Hatherleigh Press. She has written/contributed to many national bridal magazines including Modern Bride, Bride’s, Bridal Guide, In Style Weddings, and Manhattan Bride. Bonne has also written and/or contributed to over forty national publications including Self, Shape, Marie Claire, Family Circle, and Fitness magazines. Bonne has appeared on both local and national television including ABC Evening News, Inside Edition, Extra, News12 Long Island, Crunch Fitness (ESPN) and Fox Morning News

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kathy taftii • fitness

Strength Training Through 3 Muscle Contractions

Our muscles contract three different ways: concentric, isometric and eccentric. The best way to train and get as strong and lean as possible is to train them all three ways.

The concentric contraction is what you typically think of when you think of a muscle contracting. The muscle shortens.

For example, hold a dumbell in one hand and start with your arm extended at your side. Bend your elbow so your hand comes up to your shoulder (bicep curl).

The isometric contraction occurs when the muscle length does not change but the muscle produces force. Now you've just done a bicep curl and your hand is up at your shoulder. If you hold it here or someone tries to gently pull your elbow into an extended position, and you hold this contraction and don't let the arm move, you are now doing an isometric contraction.

Continuing on to the eccentric contraction, where the muscle lengthens while producing force. While at the top of the bicep

curl, if you very slowly straighten your elbow toward the ground and keep tension on the biceps muscle, you are doing an eccentric contraction.

These 3 contractions can be performed with any exercise you choose to do. Another example, the squat. You slowly squat down toward the floor (eccentric contraction), hold the squat position for 5 seconds (eccentric contraction) then come up out of your squat (concentric contraction).

Add all three contractions of all major muscle groups into your workouts and you will get strong and reduce your risk of injury.

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seniors • nick radesca

Smartphones?

I know. You own a regular cellphone and friends are bugging you to get a smartphone but should YOU? Let’s examine some basic considerations.

Internet’s the Thing In a recent Pew Research Center report, smartphone users were defined as “those who own a cell phone and regularly use it to access the internet.” If the idea of being able to access the internet for any reason, anywhere, anytime is appealing, then you should consider upgrading.

Smart Phone?

Regular cellphones like yours are not entirely dumb. Most have a camera, texting capabilities, GPS and even the ability to access the internet.

However, teenyweeny screens and old-fashioned phonedialing keypads (with 10 clumsy multi-use keys) are effective internet deterrents - lowering them to dumb phone status. A smartphone today is actually a pocket-sized computer containing a large vivid screen and a small but full keyboard used for emails, text messages, Facebook posts, web searches, calendar entries, contact addresses, etc. Smartphone keyboards come in two flavors – virtual and physical. Virtual keyboards like the iPhone’s are programmed to appear on its touchscreen when needed but if you prefer a physical keyboard, make sure to choose another brand.

Gimme Speed Fast internet connection is vital. Smartphones connect to the internet two ways - via telephone broadband service or through wireless computer networks called Wi-Fi that are available free in more and more places. Until recently broadband was inferior, but that’s changed due to new super-fast 4g broadband technology built into newer smartphones. In the interest of speed, people

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with older 3g smartphones rely on their fast home wireless network (if they have one) or any Wi-Fi service while out and about.

It’s an App World after all People find apps to be the most intriguing feature of modern smartphones. Apps (short for applications) are single-purpose computer programs that can access the internet to obtain current information such as latest news or stock prices. In addition, many use the phone’s GPS to extract localized data such as movie times at close by theaters. Some of the most popular apps are games many of which come with the ability to play against friends or anonymous strangers.

Whether you choose an iPhone, Android, Blackberry or Windows model you will find thousands of intriguing apps available for practically any purpose.

Currently I have over 80 apps on my iPhone, which cater to my particular interests.

Training Since smartphones do so many things, they initially can be confusing to operate. While my iPhone’s user-manual was helpful, I found it necessary to purchase a guidebook. For those who need personalized help, SeniorNet offers smartphone workshops. For information, call SeniorNet at (631) 427-3700 x268 or visit its website at www.seniornetli.org,

Nick Radesca is a volunteer at SeniorNet FSL, a not-for-profit organization that provides training to seniors in computers and today’s tech gadgets (www.seniornetli.org ). He can be reached at 631-427-3700, x268 or nick2p@yahoo.com.

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A Blend of Two Seasons

As we make the transition from summer in to fall, it does not mean the end of enjoying our gardens. After this long, hot summer it may be just the beginning for many of us to be out in the yard more often. With the arrival of cooler weather and not having to battle with bugs and the suppressive heat, we can now enjoy some of the perks that fall has to offer.

If you want a festival of fall color but don’t want to remove the summer blooming annuals yet, then consider blending the garden with two seasons of color. It is easier if you remove any plants that have over stayed their welcome and look shabby and pooped out.

You can try cutting them back if you think they will perk up again. I try to have an idea ahead of time as to what would work for the fall so I can plant around the summer leftovers without going too crazy.

Any colors such as gold, orange, rust, burgundy, bronze, dark purple and red seem to blend in well with fall blooming mums, pansies, asters, ornamental peppers, cabbage & kale.There are many late blooming perennials that will carry the garden well in to early winter. Ornamental grasses are perfect for that late summer/fall transition combined with sedums, heuchera, solidago and rudbeckia.

Autumn fern is a great addition with its handsome, rusty red color fronds that will help highlight any garden. Marigold’s, which have been a traditional favorite annual in many gardens, can make an outstanding autumn display. With their burnt orange, rust and gold colors they are often used in mass plantings to blend with other autumn colors.

The heuchera’s make great container stuffers or border plants with their amazing array of assorted foliage color that will compliment

any garden in late summer and fall. Even tropical plants, such as crotons and burgundy leaf cannas work well at this time of year as their foliage brings a burst of color to the start of the fall season.

The same can be said for annual coleus, alternanthera, zinnias and ipomea, which can all work wonders in the garden right up until frost.

Arranging your September plantings to blend from summer in to fall may take some creativity, which can be both fun and challenging.

There are many choices to go with that help make the seasonal transition of the garden easier during this festive and colorful time of the year.

GARDEN TIP: Just an added note that September is an ideal time to rejuvenate your lawn if it struggled through the heat of the summer. Whether filling in bare patches, starting a new lawn or over-seeding, now is the time to get your lawn back in shape.

The cooler temperatures are ideal for establishing new seed and conducive to promoting deeper roots with proper watering.

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Finding a Remedy for End-of-Summer Blues Can Be The Pits For many homeowners who can’t get enough time outdoors, the doldrums of fall and winter is simply the pits. There is an easy-to-obtain solution to these seasonal blues (that is ironically also the pits) — a backyard fire and barbecue pit. Having one will allow you to not only enjoy its many benefits in summer months, but also extend fireside pleasures all year long.

Up until recently, you may have associated a fire pit with digging out a small hole in the backyard and surrounding it with stones and filling it with branches and logs, redolent of campfire memories as a child when you toasted marshmallows over an open flame while telling stories with family and friends on a summer night. You've no doubt watched the “fire pit frenzy” grow as many products have emerged in the market at large box stores and in direct mail catalogs. Usually portable and made of aluminum, copper and/or cast iron, they have replaced other trends such as patio chimineas.

To the credit of many manufacturers of hardscape materials (interlocking concrete pavers and manufactured wall stones), we have seen an evolution to more permanent fire pits. These are designed to co-exist in a stylish patio environment that also comprises pavers and a wall system, along with other components, to create an environment that is more commonly referred to by landscape designers as an “outdoor living room” in today’s vernacular.

What began over a decade ago as a round design made of textured wall stones with a metal insert to hold the logs, fire pits have gained popularity through innovative ideas and promotion by hardscape product manufacturers. They are usually installed on a field of pavers, such as on a circle pattern of shapes, mostly for stability, and can be easily accessed in the backyard. More commonly, the area reserved for a fire pit is surrounded by a much larger pattern of pavers to create a patio.

If a fire pit is just what the doctor ordered to cure your endof-summer blues, you have a plethora of models to choose from ranging from round and square designs for customary wood burning as well as with natural gas convenience.

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Now that you know the Rx, the versatility and damage control resulting from fluctuating fall and winter climates make fire pits made of hardscape materials the ideal choice. Just think: You won’t have to store them away at the end of summer. Instead you will be free to use your fire pit on-demand for third- and fourth- season parties and intimate gatherings that let you enjoy fireside chats, grilling of meats, toasting franks and marshmallows and simply feeling the warmth of an open fire.

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glenn andreiev • movies

Red Hot Village Connection Indie-Film-Making Tips A Hollywood studio executive once told an aspiring writer: “Your screenplay is fantastic, fresh, inventive, and original! But, sorry- this year we’re only accepting crap.” Independent films don’t have to deal with this nonsense. A new school semester starts this month. Many film students are embarking on short films, or mini-features. Most of these films will be funded out-of-pocket or bankrolled through crowd funding websites like IndieGoGo or Kickstarter. Here are some useful indie-film-making tips I learned from centuries of making movies.

HAVE A CAST AND CREW ON THE SAME PAGE AS YOU - You have a sensible, artistic reason why you wish to film a conversation scene through a window or from a far distance. But, your actors are expecting the conventional close-ups on their faces. You wind up bickering with your actors over camera placement, instead of filming, wasting the production day. Hold detailed pre-production meetings. Let your talent know how and why you are doing what you are doing.

ALWAYS GET PERMISSION - For my film THE DEED TO HELL, I needed to film in two hotel rooms. I heard of filmmakers paying for hotel rooms, then being thrown out when the manager sees film equipment and lights being lugged in. I was upfront with the manager of the Huntington based hotel I wanted to film in. Providing I acknowledge his business name in the films’ credits and in press releases, he let me have the rooms for free.

DON’T CATCH “EQUIPMENT-ITIS” - Film-makers love the cool video-making “toys” out there like Go-Pro cameras, jibs, and wireless-do-hickeys, but will audiences care? These gadgets make filming go smoother, and the end-product feel more streamlined, but if you pay more attention to a gliding camera rather than a tired screenplay or performance, audiences will get bored quickly.

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GET THAT STILL SHOT! - Print publications and websites will want eye-catching still photos from your film. Don’t rely on getting a low resolution screen capture off your actual film. They don’t reproduce well. The press wants the best possible resolution.

On the set, re-stage key scenes of the film for still photography.

EVERY FILM HAS AN AUDIENCE - For my documentary on computer scams, THE MAKE BELIEVERS, I shopped the film to senior-citizen groups people nervous, yet curious about the internet.

I landed numerous screenings, where copies of the film were sold. The makers of WORD WARS, a documentary about the game “Scrabble” gathered considerable buzz when they let Scrabble fans know about their film. For the film I plan to make next - CAT’S VIEW, about a violent crime as seen through the eyes of an abandoned cat - you know I’m going to let the felinefriendly world of the internet know what I am doing.

Writer’s Note - I am preparing CAT’S VIEW for production as a feature film. I am looking for local talent, on both sides of the camera, as well as local businesses to hop on board this thriller that brings awareness to abandoned pets and animal shelters.

Please contact me at Greiev@aol.com for more information.

Glenn Andreiev is a local indie film-maker. He is a graduate of New York's School Of Visual Arts. He is also a columnist for www. filmsinreview.com. Along with having made several feature films, Glenn teaches film-making classes at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre.

His website is www.huntingtonactionfilms.com

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village bu$ine$$ ba$ics • professor jack mandel, mba

Six Ways to Promote Your Product or Service We all know that a business must advertise in order to be successful. However, good advertising means more than the usual ads in a newspaper or magazine. Small firms should always be on the lookout for additional ideas and opportunities to promote their business. Here are some opportunities to promote your business and ideas that can bring you big bucks.

1. KNOW YOUR MARKET - Who are the people who would purchase your product? Are you trying to reach small businesses, individual customers, people in specific age brackets, individuals with special interests or buying habits, or people who have reached particular income levels? Use the answers to these questions to draw up a customer profile. Remember to review this customer profile at least every six months. After you have targeted your market, plan your advertising to reach that particular group.

2. BUSINESS CARDS - Always have a good supply of business cards on hand to attach to completed orders, direct mail letters and on community billboards. You also can hand them to people you meet professionally. Your card should be plain and functional. It should list your name, occupation, address and phone number. Letterhead stationary isn't necessary, but it does give the message that you're a professional. Order a quality heavy stock white paper.

3. CUSTOMER SERVICE - Major companies often make substantial investments in their customer service departments.

By talking to customers and determining whether they are satisfied, they can learn a lot. This information, turned over to marketing specialists, can be translated into sales.

Customer service is important for small firms too. Carefully listening to your customers is something you should be doing all the time. One freelance photographer got the idea of selling photo trading cards to Little League players from one of his customers, the team coach. Your customers are the experts in knowing what will sell best.

4. PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT - Never miss a chance to promote your firm. Affix a permanent label on the back of your products or include your brochure with every order. Also distribute these brochures at libraries, stores, clubs, schools, business offices, supermarkets, as well as with key contacts in your town who can refer business to you.

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Now I realize they were collecting new clients when they spoke.

That's why they were successful.

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Professor Jack K. Mandel is a Professor of Marketing at Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York. Prof. Mandel is the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Teacher Award conferred by the NYS Association of Two-Year Colleges. He does consulting work in advertising and brochure development and can be reached via email at: jkmjjjjj@yahoo.com

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Long Island’s Most Haunted The top ten most haunted cities in the United States include Savannah, Georgia; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Salem, Massachusetts; New Orleans; San Antonio, Texas; St. Augustine, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; Chicago; San Francisco and Portland, Oregon. Where is Long Island on this list?

After having investigated more than sixty haunted locales here, I truly believe Long Island is worthy of being included on the top ten list of most haunted places.

We have a rich and intriguing history on Long Island which includes a prominent Native American past and the American Revolutionary War, amongst other things. How many people on Long Island, let alone in the country, know about the Indian massacres which occurred here, or the famous Battle of Long Island and the Culper Spy Ring? The Battle of Long Island was the first official battle following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Culper Spy Ring was a group of ordinary people who got together and changed history because of the information they were able to provide to General George Washington regarding the British and their plans for attack. With this much history, there is bound to be spirits and energy galore.

The fact of the matter remains that everywhere we go is haunted.

Spirits are with us everywhere. They're not necessarily ghosts. There is a difference. Ghosts are usually place centered, where spirits come and go and may help us on our own journey. They may even

be people we knew. In either case, communication with the afterlife abounds on Long Island. Researching, investigating, and writing Ghosts of Long Island has convinced me of that, so of course I'd like to give credit where credit is due. Long Island is one of the most haunted places in the United States.

If I had to compile my own list of the top ten most haunted towns on Long Island, here's what I'd come up with. At number one, I'd have to say it's Stony Brook which features such haunted locales as The Country House Restaurant, the old Grist Mill and painter William Sydney Mount's house. Coming in at second and third would be the old whaling town of Cold Spring Harbor, and St. James with its haunted General Store, old schoolhouse and Deepwell's Mansion. From there the list includes Strong's Neck, Huntington, Montauk, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Southampton and Cutchogue. All extraordinary places where paranormal activity has taken place.

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