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Contents

January 2013

Village Connection 8 Trending Fashions for 2013 10 Men’s Style 12 Beauty

Trending Fashions for 2013 Page 8

14 Talk of the Town 16 Happily Ever After 18 Seniors 20 Northport History 22 Fitness 23 Nutrition

36 Designer Look

24 Recipe

38 Real Estate

26 Wellness

44 Car of the Month

29 Pets 32 Outdoor Living 34 Playing it Safe

Car of the Month Page 44

48 Eye on the Arts 50 Sound Insight 52 Live at the Paramount 51 Art Galleries and Museums 54 Local Exposure 56 Gala Girl 58 Feature: Movies Made in Huntington 60 Astrology 62 LI Comedy Fest 63 Beer

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From the Publisher Happy 2013!! We love the start of a new year and all of the promise of new beginnings that come along with it.

It feels like the last few months of 2012 just flew by in a frenzy of Superstorm Sandy followed by the busy holiday season. We hope you all enjoyed your time with family and friends, but if you're anything like us, you're looking forward to getting back to your regular routine.

At Village Connection our regular routine is pretty hectic. The constant deadlines we face putting out a monthly magazine make for a fast-paced work environment. But, we're not happy with just being busy at Village Connection...no, we always have to be looking into and trying out the next new idea that will bring value to our advertisers and our readers alike. I think you're going to like some of the things that we've come up with for the new year.

We've been building up our website over the past few months, and although it is still a work in progress, we've added some exciting new pages, including The Village Mall, where local businesses will offer everything from gift certificates to closeout items, right from one location. We also recently introduced Village Deals, where you can click, pay and print your way to amazing savings from 50% - 90% off from local merchants who want to encourage you to shop locally. These are just a few of our new projects, and just wait until you see how we integrate this all back to the magazine and our digital edition.

This year we will also launch of our new virtual edition of LIVE magazine. Think of it as your one stop publication to find out anything and everything going on in the Long Island entertainment scene. We've got lots of partnerships developing that will allow us to be involved in some of Long Island's biggest events this year and we can't wait to share the news with you as these things develop.

Make sure you check out our website at www.villageconnectionmagazine. com, and follow us on facebook and twitter to keep up.

Well, once again the printer is waiting for me as I put the final touches on my letter and the January issue. Try to stay warm, and in the meantime, I'll see you in the Village...

Jim

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The idea behind this months fashion shoot started with a collaboration between two local businesses, Lotus Vintage and East West, both of Huntington Village.

We focused on what’s hot and trending in fashion and accessories for the New Year, and the playful and unique ways to wear them.

So many creative styling options are being shown recently, like the mixing of super feminine dresses with a slightly tougher edge. Pretty party dresses are worn with spike platforms and big statement jewelry or a sheer lace dress worn with black velvet and dark tights. Mixing textures is also very big, such as wearing a brocade and tulle dress with a chunky Fair Isle sweater or a long embroidered coat.

And we always love mixing a designer piece over an everyday item of clothing so there is a play of upscale/downscale. Experiment with wearing mixed bold colors together too!

We paired top shoe designer Jeffrey Campbell’s most popular platforms with vintage 70’s maxis for an updated funky twist on a classic style. Making your shoe the focus of an outfit is easy with today’s outrageous options. There are endless prints and styles available to have your feet take center stage!

Let this year be about taking some risks with your clothing, mixing it up a bit and most of all having fun!

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men’s style

5 essentials that look good and feel great When it comes to clothes, most guys seek out comfort before style. Rather than shopping for clothing, time is better spent watching the game or enjoying the outdoors. The good news is the allAmerican man can easily look great by building his wardrobe with a couple of key pieces that blend both fashion and function.

Here are five wardrobe essentials that every American man should have in his closet:

Flannel - Long gone are the days when flannels were just for lumberjacks; today’s men’s flannels blend utility and fashion for a comfortable, complementing look.

Flannels come in a variety of materials, from rugged wool perfect for outdoor projects on cool days, to thinner cotton options that work great for a business-casual work environment.

Stocking your closet with a flannel or two adds masculine sophistication to a wardrobe and is perfect for men of all shapes and sizes.

Polo shirt - Perhaps no shirt is more versatile than the classic polo shirt. The short sleeve, collared shirt provides a timeless look that is appropriate for just about anything - from a casual Sunday at home to a meeting at the office to a day at the golf course. Widely available in every color and style of stripes, purchasing one or multiple polo shirts will give you a go-to option for any event.

Quality jeans - Jeans were made with men in mind - they look great, they are durable, and are appropriate to wear year round. Every man should have a good pair of jeans, but that 10 • village connection • january 2013

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White dress shirt - A crisp white dress shirt is a versatile piece of clothing that is a closet-essential for men. Wear it tucked in with dress pants for a formal look, or untucked with jeans for a casual yet refined appearance. A quality dress shirt will serve its purpose for years, but it’s important to find the right size. If you’re unsure of your measurements, visit a tailor or ask someone at a department store to measure you. It only takes a few minutes and will help you get a shirt that complements your body shape perfectly.

Hat - A beloved hat is a great way to add a piece of your personality to any outfit. Some men prefer the classic baseball hat with their favorite team’s logo. The fedora has recently made a comeback and is a good choice if you want to add a hip element to your wardrobe - classic colors like white or brown match anything. Finally, in cool weather, a knit hat in a rich red or forest green is perfect for staying warm when tackling outdoor projects or on a morning commute.

These five basic wardrobe essentials are great for the man who wants to look good by wearing clothes that are comfortable and classic. From denim jeans to a soft flannel, a few new pieces will enhance any man’s closet and provide options for any of life’s adventures.

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talk of the town • liddy yvette A new year has begun, and like many other Long Islanders, I have filed “2012” in my memory bank as a year that will not easily be forgotten. Why? Mainly because of Sandy, that super-storm that came barreling in during the last week of October, 2012. During that time, I refused to complain about the inconvenience of being without light or heat after hearing so many stories of Long Islanders who had lost everything to the storm. It was such a difficult time for so many people, but it was also a time when people pulled together. It was wonderful to hear so many stories about how Long Islanders helped each other cope in the chaos created by Sandy.

Locally, The Paramount Theater was host to relief concerts to benefit the storm victims, and many local restaurants also got involved by donating meals to families throughout Long Island and Queens. Long Island Cares played a large part in providing help to many Long Islanders. Many showed how big their hearts were by volunteering their time and energy to assist those individuals and families devastated by the storm in hard-hit areas, especially on the South Shore. It was truly inspirational to hear of people who gave their time to help their neighbors whose homes were damaged or destroyed.

A new year is upon us and with it comes new dreams and new challenges. I think that Sandy taught me a good lesson; not to take “comforts” of life for granted. I am thankful for all that I have. What about those who don’t have as much? The reality is that even with the new year, there are many families who are still trying to pick up the pieces left by Sandy’s devastation. We can all continue to help them out by volunteering of our time as well as donating to relief organizations on a regular basis.

Food banks, such as Long Island Cares, depend on our donations throughout the year to help anyone in need. We can all do our part, since even a little bit of good can make a big difference to others!

So here’s to a great New Year and hoping that 2013 will bring much comfort and joy to all!

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happily ever after • dr. janine h. burns

Creating a Stress-Free Wedding Part 2 Does it sound too good to be true that you can have a stress free wedding? What we call stress is the energy we feel in our bodies as a result of focusing upon fears, anxieties, and negative projections. It’s a malady that robs you of the joy, peace, love and contentment that you rightly deserve while preparing for your Wedding Celebration.

I encourage my couples to practice “Conscious Breathing”. Breath is a powerful force that can be used to control the energy of our emotions. Think about it — when encountering something of real beauty, we often gasp, hold our breath and say, “that’s so lovely, it takes my breath away.” On the other hand, we also hold our breath when we hear something that disturbs or stresses us and our breathing then becomes shallow.

You can reduce stress considerably by slowing down the physiology of the body through Conscious breathing. I suggest you begin your practice by breathing slowly in through your nose and out through your mouth. The trick is to do it without any pauses between the breaths.

Breathe in through the nose and, at the top of the breath, gently exhale through the mouth without stopping the flow of breath. After you exhale don’t stop or pause at the end. Allow the breath to gently flow in and out in one continuous, seamless motion. Pay attention to how your chest and shoulders move, feeling the air as it enters your nostrils and leaves your body brushing across your lips. Doing this for three minutes a day has been clinically proven to not only relax your body but also calm your mind.

Following are two simple breathing exercises that are remarkably and surprisingly effective: A Simple Breathing Technique to Calm and Relax Yourself: Start by exhaling, than close off your right nostril with one of your fingers Breathe in deeply through your left nostril At the top of the breathe, close off both nostrils and pause for a few seconds Release just the right nostril and exhale Immediately close off your right nostril Breathe in slowly and deeply through your left nostril At the top of the breath, close off both nostrils and pause for a few seconds Release just the right nostril and exhale Repeat above for one to three minutes A Simple Breathing Technique to Energize Yourself: Start by exhaling, than close off your left nostril with one of your fingers Breathe in deeply through your right nostril At the top of the breathe, close off both nostrils and pause for a few seconds Release just the left nostril and exhale Immediately close off your left nostril Breathe in deeply and slowly through your right nostril At the top of the breathe, close off both nostrils and pause for a few seconds Release just the left nostril and exhale Repeat above for one to three minutes Practiced over a period of time, your body will automatically respond even as you commence to do your Breathing Exercises and you will find that you will instantly start to become calm and centered as you give yourself the gift of relaxation and calmness.

Enjoy the process of getting married!

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My wife suffers year-round allergy symptoms with no apparent cause that doctors could find, but that changed when she recently went to an allergy doctor. He told her she’s afflicted with non-allergic vasomotor rhinitis.

According to Wikipedia, “Rhinitis is a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. Common symptoms of rhinitis are a stuffy nose, runny nose, and post-nasal drip. The most common kind of rhinitis is allergic rhinitis, which is usually triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen and dander.” However, according to the allergy doctor, my wife suffers from a less common type of rhinitis that is not triggered by allergens.

Per Wikipedia, in vasomotor rhinitis certain non-allergic triggers such as smells, fumes, smoke, dusts and weather changes cause rhinitis. A whopping estimated 17 million United States citizens (mostly women) have vasomotor rhinitis who typically experience symptoms yearround, though symptoms may be exacerbated in the spring and autumn when rapid weather changes are more common. The doctor suspects my wife’s condition is triggered by changes in weather and most probably fluctuations in atmospheric pressure.

While we’re not particularly thrilled with the diagnosis, because there’s no cure, we are glad that after all these years we finally have a cause and name of her ailment. On the bright side, the doctor has started her taking a dietary supplement that appears to be helping her condition.

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northport history • bob little

Treasured Isle of Beauty Duck Island, an hourglass shaped projection into Northport harbor, has been called “perhaps the finest location in the Village of Asharoken.” Accessed by a private causeway owned and maintained by the Duck Island Corporation, the island is a place of beauty and privacy.

First purchased by Robert W. Rowland in 1868 from the estate of Sarah Gardiner, the island was resold to W. Lindsay four years later for $7000. The Rowland family continued to live on the island and opened “Rowland’s Grove,” a picnic grounds that attracted excursion steamers from the area and, at times, from New York City. This enterprise was shut down in 1887 when the island was sold to the Donahue family and the Rowlands moved to Northport.

Edward Thompson, a prominent Northport businessman, bought the island in 1892 and used it for 15 years as a summer retreat from his home on Bayview Avenue.

He sold the island to George and Helen Henderson who built a two story mansion on the eastern section north of the causeway. After George Henderson’s death in 1915, his wife married, divorced, and remarried. One night in 1920, her third husband, from whom she was estranged, was murdered by the caretaker of the estate who then committed suicide. When the property was listed for sale shortly after the incident, it elicited little response. Two years after the scandal, the Crary and Ingersoll families bought the island. The Ingersolls partially demolished and rebuilt the Henderson house. The Crary family built a “Swedish Manor” on the western half, situated on a bluff with views of Northport and Huntington Harbors on three sides.

True to form, Duck Island continued to add to its colorful history. In the early 1920s, the wetlands on the western section were used as the set for His Children’s Children, a film chronicling the adventures of a shipwreck survivor on an island in the South Seas. Most of the marshy area was later filled in and landscaped with one part retained as a bird sanctuary.

In 1925 Rosalie Jones, who owned the land that had to be crossed to gain entry to the causeway from Asharoken Avenue, instigated a suit to have the causeway declared a public road. After the suit was decided against her in the New York State Court of Appeals, Jones built a hot dog stand at the entrance to retaliate. When Stephen Cavagnaro bought the Jones property in 1938, he demolished the wooden structure and sold the surrounding land to the Duck Harbor Corporation.

In spite of its rather volatile past, today the entrance to the causeway is a gateway to a rare, treasured setting of beauty and privacy.

Bob Little is a long-time resident of the Northport area who greatly enjoys delving into the community’s fascinating history and writing his column for the Northport Historical Society.

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fitness • kathleen tafti

I have been in the health and fitness field for 23 years and have heard every excuse for why someone can not workout. I am here to tell you that every reason you come up with not to exercise is an excuse. It is very rare that someone is not able to do some level of exercise even if they are ill or have an injury. Here are some of the most common excuses and how to overcome them.

• The excuse I hear the most is “I don’t have time”. The best way to make time is to schedule it in to your day and do not let anything get in the way. Write it down on your calender with the time next to it and make it as important as everything else you are doing that day.

• Another common excuse is “I have a bad back” or “ my knees hurt” or something related to having pain. Of course if you have pain you need to see your doctor to determine why you are having pain and whether you are able to exercise. Improving your strength and flexibility can have a positive impact on injuries and pain. If you injure yourself, for example fracture your foot or your hand, and are unable to use that area in a workout, then exercise around it! Meaning exercise all of the other parts of your body that are not injured.

• Some people say “I do not like exercise”. When someone says this to me I ask them what type of exercise they are talking about. Most people who do not like exercising in a gym do like playing a recreational sport. There are many adult programs available where you can join a team like volleyball or soccer. It is a great way to get fit while socializing and meeting new people.

It is now 2013 and I challenge you to ask yourself this question: “Am I healthier and more fit than I was this time last year?” If your answer is yes than you have taken charge of your health and I congratulate you! If your answer is no then please ask yourself why not? And write down all of your your answers.

They are all excuses and if you look at each answer closely you can find a way to overcome it. And when you do you will be on your way to feeling and looking the best you can!

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Build a better breakfast: Flavor meets nutrition in the best morning meals Mom and grandma had it right: Providing your body with a meal at the beginning of the day can have a multitude of benefits, from keeping you in a good mood to preventing bad snack habits. To get the maximum effectiveness from your breakfast, it needs to be nutrition-packed. Of course, it's just as important that what you eat to start the day is delicious.

Eating foods that provide a nutritional boost will help you today and in the long run. During your day, your body can rely on foods that provide "fuel," keeping you energized, alert and feeling good. And as the years go by, those healthy habits will pay off, helping your body function better for longer.

Everyone knows that pleasing the palate is important - after all, if it doesn't taste good, you won't want to eat it. Luckily, many of the healthiest foods are flavorful, even in their simplest forms - that means a lot of taste with little effort. With that in mind, consider these options for quick, delicious breakfasts that pack a nutrition-rich punch. * Toast with toppings - A simple slice of bread can be so much more than just that, expecially with the wide range of varieties, including high fiber and multi grain. Top your nutrient-rich toast with avocado, fresh sliced tomatoes or hummus with a squeeze of lemon for a tasty start to the day.

* Steel-cut oats with super fruits - When you need a stick-toyour ribs morning meal, it's hard to beat oatmeal. Steel-cut oats are minimally processed and offer a hearty texture. If you want to dress up your breakfast with some touches of sweetness, look to "super" fruits like fresh blueberries or dried goji berries, both of which are packed with vitamins. * Breakfast sandwich - In most households, there are differing opinions on whether breakfast should be sweet or savory.

Customizable breakfast sandwiches make for a simple solution that keeps everyone happy. Using a wholesome bread with a nutty, rich flavor complements everything from apples and honey to pears and almond butter (for sweet teeth) or smoked salmon with cucumbers and dill. * Fruit-and-veggie smoothies - Pairing fruits and vegetables for a morning smoothie is easier than you might imagine. Greens or even raw beets can be blended with berries for added nutritional benefit, but with a flavor that's fruit-forward and naturally sweet.

It can be easy to fall into a routine of breakfast "blahs" with food that doesn't fill you up and leaves your taste buds unimpressed. But by adding a few new items to your shopping list, you'll have a whole new range of options for a tasty morning meal.

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1 pound (16-20 count) peeled and deveined shrimp 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons white wine (low-sodium chicken stock may be substituted) 2 tablespoons unsalted cold butter (cubed small) 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup canola oil

1. Heat half of the canola oil in large nonstick saute pan on medium high heat.

2. In a large bowl, mix flour, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss shrimp in flour mixture and coat evenly.

3. Saute shrimp for approximately 3 to 5 minutes on each side in batches (use leftover oil as needed).

4. Remove from pan and place on a plate or sheet tray to rest.

5. Add to the same pan the garlic, wine, and lemon juice; stir and cook until hot. It will start to boil in about 4 to 6 minutes.

6. Turn off heat, stir in cold butter in small amounts until incorporated. Add shrimp back to pan with any drippings, along with parsley and toss or stir until coated.

7. Serve and eat.

Yield: Serves four Each serving provides:328 calories, 24 grams protein, 9 grams carbohydrate, 21 grams total fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 0 grams trans fat, 188 milligrams cholesterol, 259 milligrams potassium, 249 milligrams phosphorus, 172 milligrams sodium

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wellness • dr. stephen atkins

Biological Terrain The Importance of the Internal Milieu In our culture, disease begins at the onset of symptoms.

However, it might well be stated that disease begins when our alkaline tissues turn acidic and when our negative energy charge turns positive. Dr. Arthur C Guyton MD who wrote the Textbook of Medical Physiology (once used in most medical schools) makes this statement: “The first steps in maintaining health is to alkalize the body (pH or acid/alkaline balance). This is one of the most important aspects of homeostasis. Changes in pH alter virtually all body functions.

The cells of a healthy body are alkaline while the cells of a diseased body are below a pH of 7.0. The more acidic the cell, the sicker we become. If the body cannot alkalize the cells they will become acidic and thus, disease sets in. Our bodies produce acid as a by product of normal metabolism. Since our bodies do not manufacture alkalinity, we must supply the alkalinity from an outside source to keep us from becoming acidic and dying” There is a simple test to illustrate this point. Take a banana and place it on a counter next to a piece of cheese. Place a glass over the cheese so it doesn’t dry out too quickly. Now watch them both over the over the next few days. What do you think will happen? The banana starts to turn black and the cheese begins to mold. They go bad. They rot.

Now slice open the cheese. Inside, no mold. Slice open the banana. It’s rotten inside. Smell the banana and you’ll smell a hint of alcohol. It’s fermenting. Most of us probably know this – the cheese molds from the outside in, but the banana rots from the inside out.

The banana was alive. The cheese is not alive.

Every living thing comes equipped with it’s own janitorial service that goes to work when it dies. They are programmed by the Vital Force to clean up the substances which are no longer vital. As contrary as it seems, it appears that “germs” are attracted to the diseased tissues, they are not the primary cause of it.

The one hundred trillion cells in the human body are bathed in a nutrient- filled fluid matrix called the Biological Terrain. Other names for this fluid include the interstitial matrix, internal milieu, ground matrix, the garden, etc. This environment, like the soil, feeds and nourishes all of the cells in the body.

The biological terrain has many important functions: 1. The interstitial fluid environment is responsible for delivering nutrients to every cell in the human body. The electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, hormones and fluid within the Biological Terrain enables the body’s 100 trillion cells to perform all of their vital functions of maintaining life and health.

2. The biological terrain is also responsible for carrying energyrich substances throughout the body for the production of energy or ATP. ATP is the form of energy that is needed to carry out most actions and reactions in the body.

3. The movement of minerals from the cells for filtering and disposal by the body. These minerals enter the body’s biological fluids of blood, urine, lymphatic fluid and saliva. These fluids serve as indicators of what has been released from within the cells. If the critical balance of pH, nutrient or mineral levels or hydration within

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When cells live in a healthy biological terrain with balanced pH, nutrient and hydration levels, they will thrive. They may also be better equipped to resist the effects of damaging organisms such as bacteria, viruses, yeast and fungi.

In the many years since Bernard developed his theory, the science and application of biological terrain concepts continues to grow and is now becoming an integral part of nutritional therapies throughout the world. Advances in technology have enabled scientists and researchers to develop sensitive computerized equipment that enables researchers and health care providers to monitor key components of the biological terrain by assessing the body’s biological fluids.

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Caring For Your Pets in the Winter Dry skin, winter weight gain and the common cold - humans aren't the only ones to struggle with winter woes. Cold weather can affect our pets' health, too. While you can put in some extra time on the treadmill and layer up for the cold weather, pets rely on their human companions to help them stay healthy all year long.

As temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, keep these simple safety tips in mind to help keep your pets safe and healthy this winter: Dress to impress ... and stay warm With thick coats and hardy constitutions, some animal breeds are made to stand up to Old Man Winter. But most domestic dogs will feel the cold, so it makes sense to outfit them for the weather. Sweaters, booties and other winter essentials aren't just fashionable, they're functional; they can help protect your four-legged friends from extreme cold, snow and ice.

Avoid toxic temptations.

Common products around your house can sometimes pose a threat to pets. For example, antifreeze can keep your vehicle running when temperatures drop, but it can stop your pet in its tracks if even a small amount is ingested. Be sure to keep all jugs of antifreeze, and other household chemicals, tightly sealed and stored on a high shelf away from pets.

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Most pet owners consider their pets as part of the family, and the majority (70 percent) think about their pets when they prepare for winter. But only about one in four pet owners use a pet-friendly ice melter during the winter. Choosing an ice melter that is both salt- and chloride-free is a great way to put your best paw forward.

Take a bite out of winter weight Like people, pets are less active in winter and burn fewer calories. Keep up a regular schedule of outdoor excursions - weather permitting and assuming your pet is properly dressed for the cold. In addition, consult your veterinarian about proper diet during "hibernation" season and adjust your pet's diet accordingly to avoid winter weight gain.

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outdoor living • charles h. gamarekian

Putting It All Together - A Guide to Planning an outdoor Living Room and Other Hardscape Projects The Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of smaller things brought together.” This is also evident as many homeowners embark on their journey to design/build their dream outdoor living room.

Where to start; how to find the latest trends; selecting the right materials; and choosing brands that will deliver sustained value are among the most common concerns. And with good reason.

Making a poor decision in any of these areas can result in long term disadvantages while putting together the ideal combination of factors can and will bring positive, long-term benefits.

Before you begin, put together a wish list of sorts, and include other family members who may have particular requests. For instance, outdoor cooking aficionados may be interested in replacing that ancient barbecue grill with an outdoor grill or fully functional kitchen. Popular again this season are outdoor pizza ovens that allow the cook in the family to bake authentic pizza pies as well as make homemade breads and roasted vegetables. For “couch potatoes”, sitting around an outdoor fireplace may be a dream-come-true. There are gas and wood-burning fire pits, illuminated water features, a fire table and ideas for paver colors and patterns as well as casual seating options made of wallstones and much more to consider and learn about.

Don’t hesitate to observe similar applications in your neighborhood as those on your wish list and by all means, talk to friends and relatives about their personal experiences with brands, professional installers, warrantees and guarantees. The value and protection from a manufacturer’s warranty or guarantee can mean more that that of a contractor who may be here today and gone tomorrow. Since you will be making a substantial investment,

this can be important, especially when it comes to choosing a paver, since you will want to know that your new pavement will retain its color over the years.

A good place to start your search is by attending spring home shows that usually pop up now through early spring. Manufacturers and contractors spend a great deal of money and time presenting products and services in the best possible light. You’ll find their displays are amazingly realistic and idea provoking. The next best place is online, where popular search engines can lead you to an amalgamation of sources in any given category.

We have often heard the expression: “If I only had a crystal ball.” Well, thanks to modern technology and Internet convenience, many advanced and easy to use rendering tools are available online that allow you to preview the outcome of your project in the form of computergenerated designs in minutes.

Many installers are familiar with the software.

Don’t be afraid to start small — for example, begin with a 100 sq. ft. patio and add square footage and other amenities later such as perimeter walls, walls for casual seating or columns with a garden gate as time or budget permits. If your backyard has a grade, plan for expanding to another level or simply put in another section with additional outdoor living room components in the future.

February is Valentine’s month — a time when togetherness is something we strive to achieve. Why not give each other a gift that keeps on giving — and it’s not a diamond? Put together an outdoor living room. When well planned, it can be a lot easier than you think and a great deal more rewarding for all.

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Winter Safety Tips

Winter weather always brings the typical snow and cold problems. Facilities Services will continue to remove snow, sand sidewalks and roads, and use salt that will melt it today, but it will freeze again overnight. It is important for individuals to recognize the hazards of slippery walks and roadways. There are several things that can be done to reduce the risk of falling when slippery conditions exist. Here are some helpful hints.

1. Wear boots or overshoes with grip soles such as rubber and neoprene composite. Slick leather or plastic soles on shoes will definitely increase the risk of slipping.

2. When getting out of your vehicle, look down at the surface. If it’s coated with ice you might want to park in a different place.

3. Use special care when entering or exiting Vehicles, use the vehicle for support. Before standing brace yourself with the vehicle door and seat back, this will give you some stability.

4. Step - Don't jump from vehicles and equipment.

5. Don't walk with your hands in your pockets. This reduces the ability to use your arms for balance if you do slip.

6. Take short shuffling steps in very icy areas.

7. Don't carry or swing heavy loads, such as large boxes, cases or purses that may cause you to lose your balance when you are walking.

8. When walking, curl your toes under and walk as flat-footed as possible.

9. Don't step on uneven surfaces. Avoid curbs with ice on them.

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designer look • barabara simons

Hooray! The World Didn’t End on December 21st!

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Whew! That was close.

Okay, where should we start with this design project we put off because of not wanting to do all the work and having the Zombies wreck it? Have you been looking at all the beautiful design web sites recently?

They’re enough to make you want to demo the whole house and start over. Please, feel free to call me if you want to, but for the other 99.5% of you, it’s a good idea to prioritize.

As I have said many times, there are many designers out there who can help you, regardless of your budgetary constraints. You can contact the Interior Design Society, Long Island Chapter, and an IDS designer specializing in residential work can be matched up with your needs. “Million Dollar Decorators” work with astronomical budgets, but they are in the tiny minority. A consult with a design specialist is money very well spent.

If I haven’t convinced you, perhaps you’re the D.I.Y. type to the core. Look at January as a good time to make a resolution to tackle any gnawing design problem, and not procrastinate any longer. Hopefully Superstorm Sandy didn’t do too much damage, but now that half your trees are down, and you can really see your house from the street. Why not give your home the love it deserves, even if you can only do a bit at a time. You can get great ideas from the HGTV web site, or my new favorite, Houzz, for inspiration galore.

If you are planning a kitchen or bath update, don’t refinish the floors first. Always do the most disruptive and destructive work before the finish work. Of course, if you are only able to do a very light refreshing, such as paint, pillows and curtains, forge ahead. Don’t wait until you can afford to do the kitchen, and have everything looking worn and shabby in the interim. Paint is inexpensive, and always your biggest bang for the buck.

Last year we discussed the Pantone colors of each year which are reflected in all facets of the world of design. I advised you not to paint all your walls Tangerine, but to stick with a chair, some pillows, a lamp. Hope you listened–this year’s color is Emerald! Don’t trash the orange, however. Just go get an emerald green handbag!

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real estate • marilyn urso

The Winter Advantage The holidays have passed and the New Year is here. You’ve decided that you’ll sell your home in 2013, but definitely will wait for the spring to put it in the market. Why wait?

There are actually benefits to selling in the winter, especially the fact that many sellers put off selling until the spring so that means less winter competition for you. And while the weather may make house hunting less appealing in the winter months, fewer homes on the market means your house will get more attention if it’s priced right and staged correctly. Also remember that generally speaking, folks who buy in the winter usually have more of a pressing need, so it’s a good time to be a seller. And all it takes is one buyer to see your home, love it, and want to buy it no matter what the season is.

So if the “weather outside is frightful”, the concept of showing your house at its best is even more important!

Here are some ideas for warming up your home and staging it for a winter sale. If you do it right, you can really make your house stand out.

1. Be sure to keep snow and ice under control. Buyers need to get in easily. That means keeping walkways and driveways free of ice and snow. If it’s a very snowy winter, it can pay to hire a service to regularly salt or shovel the driveway and sidewalks. And make sure there are plenty of parking spaces available too. Oh and don’t forget, “Frosty the Snowman” in the front yard can be a “Welcome Home” for a family with young children.

2. Turn up the Heat. Always think “warm and cozy.” Adjust the thermostat to a warmer temperature, light a fire in the fireplace, (if you have one), or perhaps bake some cookies or apple pie to warm up the kitchen and add a great ‘homey’ feel to the house.

3. Be sure your Windows Sparkle in the Natural Light. We can’t always show in the daylight hours, but when you do, use it to your advantage. Let in as much light as possible and make sure windows are sparkling clean! It’s a good reflection on the fact that yours is a ‘well maintained’ home.

4. Work on Energy Efficient upgrades. “What will it cost to heat

this place?” is a frequent question of homebuyers in our area. To help answer this question you should have recent monthly utility bills handy to show any buyers. It proves you’re a good wintertime owner. And if your bills are very high, perhaps it’s time to take a good look at your house and how you can ‘tighten it up’ to create a more comfortable, energy efficient home. There are many simple things you can do to improve the energy efficiency in your house, but the best place to start is with an energy assessment. For Huntington homeowners, you can visit EECOHomes.org to arrange a phone consultation regarding your home energy use. They will guide you on the audit process and possible financing options available through NYSERDA. You can visit the NYSERDA.NY.gov site for more information on programs available for all NY residents for energy audits and financing option. Any LIPA customers can check out the Home Performance with Energy Star program or if you have a central air conditioning system look at the LIPA Home Performance Direct program. More information is available on the LIPower.org website.

Here are some other DIY ideas and suggestions for getting started.

- If you have a fireplace make sure the flue has a tight seal and has been recently cleaned and you have a fireplace cover to keep hot air from escaping up the chimney.

- Make sure your windows have been caulked and doors weather stripped. Check for cold air leaks. Your prospective buyer will.

- Use insulated drapes on windows to keep out the cold air.

- Check your attic and basement insulation. At least 7 inches is recommended for attics.

One last note, although statistically the market slows down in the winter months, there are always buyers out there looking and you need to give your home as much exposure as possible in order to sell it. So what are you waiting for? Get the “Winter Advantage” and be on your way to your new home by Spring!

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As the 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year the Tesla Model S is the first car to get this award without an internal combustion engine in the award's 64 year history. Whether you're talking about its super light aluminum body or its AC-induction type motor that sits between the rear wheels, the Model S is proof of engineering excellence. Tesla offers three lithiumion battery packs that provide a range of 140, 200 and 265 miles. The 85-kW-hr, the largest of the batteries, gives off just over 360 hp, while the performance version makes 416 hp.

With the engine not located in the traditional location under the hood, the Model S holds lots of space, with a total load capacity of 63.4 cubic feet not to mention it's the first hatchback in the world to have third row seating. The model S comes with a giant touch screen in the center of the car that controls everything from the sound system to the car's steering, suspension and brake regenerations settings. With this futuristic touch screen it makes the Model S almost button-free, and making the next upgrade to your car as easy as a software update.

With its electric engine, the Tesla Model S is obviously very efficient getting 74.5 mpg-e (miles per gallon gasoline equivalent) while driving normal speeds and air conditioning running in the Car of the Year evaluation. The Model S Signature Performance version will go from zero to sixty in four seconds flat and do a quarter mile in 12.4 seconds while topping out at 133 mph. Not too shabby for a car using an electric engine.

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eye on the arts • elise pearlman

NAC StarLight Concert Series

The Northport Arts Coalition is known for making the village a vital cultural hub, and its latest endeavor-which takes place once a month at Bru na bo-is putting stars in the eyes of music lovers. Ongoing since October, the StarLight Concert Series is the brainchild of NAC Executive Director Daniel Paige and working musician and singer/songwriter Andrea Cetlin, who serves as the series’ artistic director.

Appearing on January 18 will be local talent Anna Coronna, as well as New York City-based singer/songwriter Kristin Hoffmann who will regale the audience with roots rock and popular music. Award-winning folksinger Loretta Hagan will travel in from New Jersey to perform on February 15. In keeping with the romance of Valentine’s Day, there will also be an open mike for those who wish to serenade the crowd with love songs.

Attendees can look forward to a night of folk, country and Americana when Andrea Cetlin, who plays the mandolin and the guitar, performs on March 15, the same night as Sandy and Steve Edwards.

Bru na bo, located at 33 Scudder Ave., Northport Village, boasts an unique ambiance thanks to its eclectic mixture of new, vintage, and antique furnishings and lighting. Owner Jack Reidy named his shop, Bru na bo (“palace of the cow”), in homage to Northport’s former renown as Great Cow Harbor. He has hosted well-attended musical performances by local and international artists in the past, and NAC is grateful for his support.

StarLight concerts kick off at 8 pm on the aforementioned Fridays. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, visit northportarts.org or contact Isabelle at (631) 663-3038.

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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local exposure • elise pearlman

Snow Babies: Tricia Rocco

At the cusp of the twentieth century, German factories began producing diminutive whimsical porcelain figurines of children which won the hearts of collectors. The children were dressed in white snowsuits coated with broken pieces of porcelain which caught the light, giving their outer garments a crystalline appearance. These enchanting keepsakes, used as cake-toppers or to create festive holiday scenes, were known as snow babies.

Tricia Rocco, owner of HarborView Photography, captures the innocence and wide-eyed wonder of real life snow babies with her exquisitely beautiful portraits of infants and young children. She finds that photographing her subjects dressed in almost all white against a white backdrop showcases the subtle tint of their skin, rosy cheeks, and delicate features.

In a photograph taken when a newborn girl was just ten days old, the baby’s porcelain skin is set off by a string of pearls and a perfect rose. A sepia-toned portrait of another yet newborn, asleep on a blanket of rose petals, is an ode to dreamland.

Tricia often makes use of an architecturally dimensional white background to add texture, depth and interest to her portraits. Such is the case in her portrait of an angelic little darling dressed in a white bonnet and a pristine eyelet dress. In commemoration of a christening, a headshot of a young beauty calls attention to her luminous dark eyes and delicately pursed pink lips.

In addition to her portraiture work, Tricia enjoys photographing Northport and two of her picturesque images of the village are showcased in the 2013 There’s No Place Like Northport calendar, currently on sale on Main Street and throughout Northport.

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Elise Pearlman, an arts and leisure journalist, has been reviewing photography and art exhibits, theater and restaurants for nine years.

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gala girl • cynthia paulis

Christmas Gala at Coe Hall After the ravages of Hurricane Sandy, Long Islanders were ready to come out from their cold wet houses, don their best attire and party.

One of the best places to do that was at the Deck the Halls Holiday Party at COE Hall of the Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. As I entered the English inspired mansion, I was greeted at the front door by the always charming Henry Joyce, executive director of Planting Fields, and the person responsible for bringing back parties to this wonderful house.

Built back in 1912,, this Tudor mansion boasts 67 rooms and sits on 400 acres of beautiful gardens A thirty five foot Christmas tree was in the main hallway, the largest they’ve ever had, and carolers got everyone in a festive mood with familiar holiday tunes.

Down the hallway, guests walked through a garland-decorated passage, while waiters holding silver trays with bubbling champagne passed out the libations. Now this is what I call a party. Each room was filled with twinkling lights and garland and even the buck hanging on the wall had his antlers decorated with ornaments.

Grilling stations and bars were tucked away in several of the rooms.

Passed hors d’oeuvres of shrimp, crab cakes and quiche were just a few of the delectable bites. A scrumptious buffet dinner of Mahi Mahi, short ribs, skirt steak and grilled vegetables were just a few of the many options the 80 guests had to choose from. There was also a cerviche table where chefs would mix up a combination of seafood and sauces, as hot or as mild as you want it.

In the great hall, guests bid on donated items during a silent auction and then danced the night away to a jazz band. This gala girl actually missed the dancing and dessert buffet because I was engrossed in deep conversation with several guests on their travels to the holy land a few years back. We were all quite cozy in the library where Mr Coe had a hidden bar behind a secret wall during the days of prohibition.

While we sipped our champagne, one could only image the wonderful parties the house had during the Gold Coast Years when guests such as Wild Bill Cody were frequent visitors.

Coe Hall is truly one of the most beautiful Tudors preserved on Long Island, with its massive beamed ceilings and fireplaces, yet there are also some small and intimate rooms to visit such as the beautiful French inspired breakfast room or the room off to the side of the great dining room, the buffalo room. This cave-like room places you smack in the middle of a buffalo run, with the animals painted on the walls surrounding you and the eagles soaring on the ceiling above. It almost feels like being back in the days of the Wild, Wild West.

The beauty of Coe Hall is that it is so large and seems to fan out in every direction with each room taking you on a separate journey back in time. Along with the house, are the beautiful gardens and wonderful trees that surround the mansion. Sadly, Sandy destroyed over 150 trees, some of them more than 100 years old and damaged the beloved Camellia house.

The one thing the storm did not damage was the spirit of hope these Long Islanders shared with one another.

As guests shared their “Sandy” horror stories, they did not let that dampen their spirits for looking forward to the New Year. As we toasted one another I could have sworn that I saw the picture of Mr. Coe looking down at us and smiling, pleased that his home was once again open for his friends. Happy New Year!

To learn more about Planting Fields Foundation and the Coe Hall and to enjoy the many events they have through the year go to the web site or call (516) 927-9200. This is a NY state park that is handicapped accessible, family friendly and a wonderful place to visit.

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110 Years of Movies Made in Huntington Huntington has a fascinating Revolutionary War history, but it also holds a rich motion picture history. Huntington’s movie history starts pretty much with the birth of film. Biograph, one of the first major film studios released President Roosevelt’s Forth of July Oration in 1903. This short film tells of the 26th President’s visit to Huntington.

A Biograph Pressbook read: “This is the best and most characteristic picture of the President ever made. The camera is close by so that every feature shows out sharp and distinct….all his well known mannerisms are very apparent.”

In 1911, film comedy pioneer Mack Sennett filmed The Diving Girl at Huntington Beach. His stars were Mabel Normand, the first highly popular movie comedienne, and longtime character actor Donald Crisp.

Five years later, directors John W. Noble and Francis X. Bushman bought along 180 cast and crew members and 73 horses to Huntington for their production of Romeo and Juliet. As their key location, they used the spacious Monasterystyled Ferguson’s Castle. This beautiful Gold Coast mansion, which once stood on East Shore Road, had a wild history of care-free excess, morbid obsessions and eccentric behavior. No known film print of this early version of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy has survived, but it was a major production for it’s year. The ruggedly handsome Bushman not only co-directed, but played Romeo as well. He was one of that decade’s top-ten film stars according to Motion Picture Magazines. Bushman would later portray the coldly wicked Messala in the exciting 1925 production of Ben-Hur. In true Huntingtonian fashion, Bushman posed for two statues of local Revolutionary War hero Nathan Hale. Up until his death in 1966, Bushman would speed around Los Angeles in his Marmon limousine which had his name embossed on its sides.

Romeo and Juliet’s co-director John W. Noble would return to Huntington to film A Brand of Cowardice (1916) with Lionel Barrymore and The Golden Show (1919). The later film starred Frank Morgan (who had the title role in The Wizard of Oz) and was filmed at the historic Conklin House on High Street.

One of W.C Fields’ better silent comedies, So’s Your Old Man, was partially filmed in Huntington Village. Here Fields is Sam Brisbee, a local eccentric and inventor. In one scene, Fields’ demonstration to auto executives of his latest invention- shatter-proof auto glass, results in busted windshields and blown tempers. So’s Your Old Man recently played at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre as part of their on-going Anything But Silent series.

You can’t miss Oheka Castle’s appearance in Orson Welles’ masterful

Citizen Kane. In the beginning of this highly regarded classic, a newsreel shows off the staggering wealth, fame and power held by newspaper publisher Charles Foster Kane. Citizen Kane’s editor, Robert Wise (who later became one of Hollywood’s top directors) edited together stock footage of various American mansions to give the illusion that we are looking at one enormous grand palace. One of the mansions in this famous montage was the Otto Kahn estate, which later became Oheka Castle. Contrary to local belief and false rumor, Orson Welles never filmed inside Oheka Castle. Citizen Kane’s palace, Xanadu, was created and filmed at the RKO Studios in Los Angeles. Oheka Castle was used for other filmsThe Anderson Tapes (1971), a crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet (12 Angry Men) starring Sean Connery and Dyan Cannon, The Others (2001), an exceptionally chilling ghost thriller starring Nicole Kidman and more recently, the Cameron Diaz/Ashton Kutcher rom-com What Happens In Vegas (2008).

Up until the mid 1950’s Hollywood Producers preferred the ease and control of filming in their soundstages and back-lots. As filmmakers moved out of the studio system, they began seeking out various locations to use. Among the many Huntington locations sought out

by Hollywood were Northport Village and Cold Spring Harbor for In And Out (1997), a comedy starring Kevin Kline and Matt Dillon.

Fletch Lives (1989), with Chevy Chase, used the Newsday office in Melville to double for a fictitious Los Angeles Newspaper office. In one of the “West Coast” office scenes, a Long Island map can be seen on the wall. Caumsett State Park in Lloyd Neck was used in the classic Dudley Moore comedy Arthur (1981) and the internationally filmed Salt (2010) with Angelina Jolie.

Independent film-maker Greg Mottola, a local who went on direct Superbad and episodes of Arrested Development, filmed a funnyas-heck road trip comedy The Daytrippers in Dix Hills. Director Michael Cuesta, who later directed episodes of Dexter and Homeland, filmed his sobering indie drama, L.I.E, in Dix Hills and Greenlawn.

Other Huntington-based independent productions include the cult superhero treat The Adventures of El Frenetico and Go-Girl, directed

by Pat Bishow, and the collaborative omnibus supernatural chiller, Lost Suburbia, which documented local ghost legends such as Hatchet Mary and the Sweet Hollow Road hauntings.

Recently, the remake of Mildred Pierce starring Kate Winslet was partially filmed in Cold Spring Harbor. With everything from knockyour-socks-off castles, centuries old colonial houses, and fascinating sea-side locations, Huntington has much to offer to film-makers.

Glenn Andreiev is a local indie film-maker who has taught classes about film at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre.

His website is www.huntingtonactionfilms.com

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Virgo: Decide on how many problems belonging to others that you want to take on. Better to work on your own opportunity.

your personal self in order to obtain balance in your life. creative level. Just stay focused and not scattered.

Aquarius: Listen to your intuition for facing fears that are stopping you from making changes.

Pisces: Clarify what is essential financially and physically by looking at your belief system. This will help you change your values.

Libra: Maintaining your balance is the key to 2013. This will help you with the changes and the challenges that are all around you.

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I was on Twitter, trying to FOLLOW a construction truck company. I received a message, DO NOT FOLLOW. I peformed recently at a show in Yaphank. Driving out to Yaphank is like driving to the year 1945.

During the Sandy storm I heard people asking “Is LIPA real?”, because they weren’t seeing any LIPA trucks. As a Catholic I was taught that just because you can’t SEE something doesn’t mean it isn’t REAL.

I knew that we were in trouble with Super Storm Sandy when I heard on the news that throughout the tri-state area all of the Starbucks locations were closing down. I was like, WTF! We are screwed.

I heard a commercial for Heritage for the Blind, seeking car donations. Are blind people driving now?

I heard a Walmart commercial and the advertised product was NOT AVAILABLE in Alaska or Hawaii. Good thing they told me. That would have been a wasted trip.

Why is everyone in an exercise infomercial so happy? I go to my gym and everyone looks miserable.

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