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Connoisseur

Wine Picks

Style

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Let’s Get Kraken

Pinot Noirs for Cool Weather Chic Products, Services, Etc. Happenings in the County

Escapes

Dancing Into Shape at Canyon Ranch

Ask the Sports Doctor

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Birthday Scopes

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Last Laugh

The Importance of Being Asleep

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The owners of G. Fried Carpet and Design have built a beautiful life and business partnership.

s Gaye walked down the aisle at her wedding in July 2011, all she could see was her groom. Sam beamed with love and pride as she approached, stunning in a bejeweled ivory gown. Theirs would be a fairytale wedding, from the ceremony, with its deeply personal vows, to the memorable reception that followed. Yet, the tale to be told about that day is not one of a fair young maiden and her handsome suitor about to embark on an unknown future. Indeed, Sam and Gaye Levine’s story began two commingled lifetimes ago. It has included four children, a large and loving family, many friends, countless acquaintances and a business that has been a fixture in Bergen County for decades, G. Fried Carpet and Design in Paramus, NJ. In a meaningful gesture, their seven grandchildren completed the wedding party, a touching tribute to the life the couple has shared. The day of the wedding, Gaye looked not ahead, but “back on a life that was beautiful.” She and her husband have become one entity, she said. “Sam and Gaye, that’s who we are.” This wedding—their first had been far more modest—was an opportunity to acknowledge, in a particularly joyous manner, their love for each other and the happiness and good fortune that have come their way. The inspiration for the second set of nuptials resulted from the experience of losing a dear friend. The funeral gave

pause for thought, especially the words spoken in tribute to the deceased. The desire to celebrate in a big way soon followed. “We wanted to plan a happy occasion—a wedding, not a funeral,” explained Gaye, who looks back on her life with awe and gratitude. “I always look up and say ‘thank you’.” Early Years The couple’s story began in Brooklyn, New York, where they met at Wingate High School. After marrying, they stayed in the city, and Sam launched his career in the carpet industry. “Sam was always a carpet man,” said Gaye. “And he was never afraid of hard work.” At one point during the early days of his career, Sam regularly worked for 30 straight days. “Then, we’d take a day off and spend it at Rockaway Beach.” Their motto has always been “Work hard and play hard.” And work hard they have. By the 1970s, the couple had four young children, Amy, Karen, Andrew and Lainie, and all the related responsibilities and challenges. In 1978, they decided to set up shop in Paramus, and the couple’s passionate approach to both life and business was well placed and well rewarded, as their landmark store has outlasted many of its kind, even surviving the worst economic downturn in recent history. Continued on pg. 26

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Today, the business includes a 7,000 square-foot showroom with approximately 14,000 samples, a large workroom and 14 employees, all of whom have been with the company for between ten to 33 years. In a typical week, the company delivers 1,500 to 1,800 square yards of carpet to residential and commercial customers, according to Sam. Customers Come First Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance, and Sam estimates that 85 percent of the store’s customers come through referrals. Each order is opened all the way and inspected before it is delivered. Defective carpets are returned to the manufacturer. Discounts for poor quality are not acceptable, he said. “You’re not going to remember the money we took off, just that you’re not satisfied with the job,” he said. Gaye, who started working at the business in 1989 at Sam’s suggestion, now assists customers as they work through the maze of carpet selection. She spends whatever time it takes to help a customer make the right choice. The store even offers a comfortable seating area for shoppers to sit and relax. Time can pass quickly as she happily takes customers through a process that will ultimately reveal their preferences and match them to the correct products. It’s a labor of love for Gaye, and the couple’s professional and personal lives have blended over the years. “We built this store with our heart and soul,” Gaye said.

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Family Values “Our business model is to treat every customer and every employee like family,” Sam emphasized. He attributes their success to personalized service, white glove installation, custom products, the nature of a family-run business and non-commissioned salespeople who work together as an effective team. In addition to Gaye, Sam and their son, Andrew, who has worked for the store for 23 years, the Levines have acquired a virtual extended family in their employees. “We don’t go out of the circle,” said Sam. New staff members have been recruited from the families of employees. It is a point of pride for Gaye and Sam that they have been able to stick to their pledge of not letting go of anyone during recent hard times. Eschewing low-end merchandise, G. Fried Carpet proudly offers a full range of quality carpets. Approximately 25 percent of the business is custom, and the store is well known for unique carpets with trim, one-of-akind designs, and an unlimited choice of shapes and configurations. An important tool is a large plotter that prints unique patterns, which are brought to fruition by in-house staff. Numerous racks of various types of trim on the premises are augmented by custom orders as needed. Dreams Come True It’s an “if-you-can-dream-it, we-can-do-it” mentality at G. Fried Carpet, and that way of thinking has given rise to a trademark product—the showcase staircase. It’s usually the staircase that people see first when they come to your house, and that’s an opportunity to make the ultimate first impression, noted Gaye. “I tell customers, if you have to choose, concentrate on the staircase and the powder room. That’s what they are going to remember,” she said. Continuing to develop new and exciting products for stair displays is a major focus of future plans, added Sam. When Ellen and Michael Jacobs purchased their new home, a 6,000 square-foot condo in Demarest, NJ, it was an “ease of life change,” said Ellen, not a matter of downsizing. There was nothing small or low-key about a three-story space with features such as two circular staircases, a master suite, a family room, four bedrooms and numerous (four full and two half) bathrooms. With their children out of the house, there was no one to please but themselves and, perhaps, their small dog, a Min Pin

“Not many people are fortunate enough to experience acalled journey like me but andthey my fellow wenew must Madison, were students eager to have, make so their bring what wespecial. learned to educate the younger generahomeback something tions,”Their student Samantha Bell wrote reflection in this previous home—a house inina nearby Tenafly year’s tour booklet. where they had lived for 30 years—had been nicely decIn the years, from Tambuscio is planning to further orated by coming professionals New York City. This time, her use of survivor testimony in class. Tambuscio attended however, the Jacobs wanted something different and the thirdtoannual with Testimony” in July closer home “Teaching in New Jersey. By chance,workshop and attracted atbythe of Southern theUniversity store’s distinctive front California’s window, theShoah JacobsFoundawent tion Institute in Los Angeles. There she learned howmake to use into G. Fried Carpet and found the place that would survivor testimonydreams video databases their decorating come true. and how to incorporate this into her curriculum. “It was like walking into a candy store,” said Ellen. her students ac“YouTambuscio’s didn’t knowmajor whichgoal wayremains to look.”giving Any concerns about cess to Holocaust survivors. is so limited,” she selecting floor coverings that“Their wouldtime complement their art explained, emphasizing that soon there will be none left collection and eclectic furnishings quickly went away asto give first-hand testimony of under acts and events that must not the store’s team took them its collective wing. “The be forgotten. entire staff was wonderful,” said Ellen. What could have been a dreadful experience under other circumstances

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Giving a“Because human face to the history they facts,gave guest pectations. of their creativity, us speakeven ers are an essential constant of the Holocaust curriculum at more [than we had hoped for.]” Holdrum Middle School in River Vale. Holdrum’s principal, The Jacobs’ dog, Madison, also benefited from the Gary Borges, explained that the students learn about the

Holocaust over their three years at the school, studying it more closely at the sixth grade In order tocarpeted keep the store’s personalized service withlevel. a custom-built, material age-appropriate for the students, brings staircase so the little pooch could reachthe andschool look out of inthe a speaker so students hear stories about the Holocaust window. “There’s nothing they can’t put together,” verbally, rather than visually. In eighth grade, another, more said Ellen. detailed, addresses classand before their to class trip Thisspeaker trademark personalthe touch attention detail toalso Washington, D.C., when they visit the United States Hoextends into Gaye and Sam’s own life away from the locaust Memorial Museum. business. For instance, this Valentine’s Day, the couple’s This year’s speaker for grade class came plans include romance and the fine sixth dining, and without ques-at the suggestion of Terri Griggs, an aide in Julia Franz’s sixth tion, Gaye will think back to the cherished words that grade Sam English spoke toclass. her last July when they renewed their vows “A family friend of ours was in the ghettoes and was in in front of 110 witnesses. the Death March,” special “…You will besaid the Griggs, one thataI former will always loveeducation with all teacher. Griggs approached the friend, Washington my heart. Gaye, you are my soul mate… WhateverTownour ship resident and originally him destiny mayBernard be, I willGola, be walking besidearranged you withforyour tohand visit inFranz’s students; other English teachers mine knowing wewhen will bethe together for all time. I will expressed interest, Gola spoke to their classes as well. never lose sight of you; I promise to cherish you forever Gola spent at the school, telling his story to both in this life two and days whatever comes next.” the students in small, intimate groups. He vividly described his life as he moved from labor camp to Auschwitz, and later resettled in the United enjoys States writing after the war aatvariety the ageofoftop19. Kathleen Mathieu about “He was very explicit,” Griggs said. “He told them how ics. She can be contacted at kmathieu@trwg.com. it was very impersonal, and he was referred to by his tattoo

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Spicy Pear Winter Martini Made up of 1.5 oz Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodka, 1 oz Laird’s Applejack, 1/4 oz Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur and a dash of cinnamon bitters, this delicious drink is guaranteed to heat things up. Combine the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, then give it a few good shakes and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Hot Buttered Kraken Take 1.5 parts Kraken Black Spiced Rum, hot buttered rum mix and hot water, and mix well. Top with whipped cream.

Kraken Cider Composed of 1 part Kraken Black Spiced Rum, 2.5 parts hot apple cider, this drink is perfect for sipping by the fire. For an extra special touch, top with cinnamon stick and apple slice.

Kraken Spice To create, mix 1 part Kraken Black Spiced Rum, 1/2 part Butterscotch Schnapps and 2.5 parts eggnog, then finish off with a flourish by adding whipped cream and a cherry.

Winter Breeze This features 2 oz Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodka, 2.5 oz cranberry juice and 1/2 oz Aqua Perfecta Framboise liqueur. Combine and shake all ingredients together and serve straight or over ice and lightly top with soda then garnish with an oval-shaped orange peel folded and placed in glass.

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VIÑA CASABLANCA NIMBUS ESTATE PINOT NOIR, Casablanca Valley, Chile 2009, $20 Chile’s high-elevation Pinot Noirs are one of the most under-sung new trends in wine today. “The clouds are a very important climate factor in Casablanca,” says winemaker Ximena Pacheco (hence the name “Nimbus”). Grapes ripen slowly, creating a natural acidity. Pure cherry fruit notes come through on this wine, balanced with a subtle minerality. Pair with lamb chops and a myrtleberry chutney. Need another reason to like this wine? Studies at London’s William Harvey Research Institute suggest increased UV radiation exposure at high altitude elevates the polyphenol levels (the goodheart stuff) in the grape.

JUVÈ Y CAMPS PINOT NOIR ROSÈ RESERVA BRUT, $20 By Spanish law, blending of red and white grapes is not allowed in Cava sparkling wines, so 100% Pinot Noir (made from grapes harvested from the Juvé family’s newly acquired Feixa 1 vineyard) makes sense for this aromatic rosé. Pinot Noir’s “backbone” is on full display here; 12 hours of skin contact bring a deeper red than might be expected (“we like a lot of color,” notes patriarch Joan Juvé). While berry-rich and tart, a hint of sweetness adds complexity, giving this surprisingly well-rounded Brut the feel of a digestif. A social sparkler, it also pairs nicely with shellfish, hard cheeses and wild fowl.

Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2009, $22 The Nobilo family left Croatia for Marlborough on New Zealand’s South Island in the 1940s, and helped kick start the region’s Sauvignon Blanc industry. “We really began planting Pinot Noir about 12 years ago,” says Nobilo winemaker David Edmonds. But the results are distinctive. The 2009 is voluptuous and silky, with aromas of spice, earth and darkened brambles. The 2011 crop is expected to produce stellar vintages, thanks to late surprise rainfalls. Drink on its own next to a roaring fire, or with fruit and an aged Manchego cheese.

ARTESA ARTISAN SERIES ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2009,

$50 The Carneros AVA within Napa Valley earns praise as a Pinot Noir hub, where morning fogs and cool breezes mitigate the relatively low elevation. Artesa makes several PNs (the 2009 Block 91D, of which only 250 cases were produced, is a special treat). The Artisan Series, sourced from two estate vineyard blocks and aged 10 months in small French oak barrels, is deliciously complex. A 14.4% alcohol content and savory spice notes, along with medium tannins and an extra-long finish, allow this wine to stand up to steak or roast lamb with vigor. Expect it to taste even better in five years.

Robert Haynes-Peterson is editor of the American Sommelier Association’s 24-week Vinification and Viticulture textbook, and

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Lavishly Lavender Great for dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and crow’s feet, DNA Eye Renewal ($70) from DNAEGF Renewal is a quick-absorbing, lightweight lotion. Loaded with lots of good-for-you Spanish lavender, it works to renew, repair and hydrate while strengthening the skin’s matrix to plump and firm skin. Available at www.dnaegfrenewal.com.

Hi-tech Beauty Calling all modern ladies looking for a safe, quick alternative to plastic surgery. Enter University Medical’s WrinkleMD ($129), a device that resembles an iPod yet actually replenishes hyaluronic acid in the skin, via an eye patch, leaving it hydrated, smooth and younger-looking. Not only does this hi-tech beauty gadget get the job done, but it also conveniently fits into a pocket or purse. Available at universitymedical.com.

Just What the Doctor Ordered If you ever wished you could make your all-too-visible pores disappear, you’re in luck. With the Obagi CLENZIderm Pore Therapy ($34-$70), pores will be reduced to practically nothing. This physician-dispensed acne treatment unclogs pores and clears dead skin cells while helping skin absorb a serum that targets acne at its source; 2% salicylic acid eliminates residue on the skin and minimizes blemishes. To find a physician near you, visit www.Obagi.com.

Raising the Bar Impress friends as an expert mixologist with Bartule ($44.99), an all-in-one bar accessory with a compact, interlocking design combining everything you need to fix a signature cocktail—ice bucket, bottle opener, corkscrew, jigger, citrus juicer and lid that can function as a salt rimmer or wine/champagne coaster. Visit www.bartule.com.

British Invasion Accessorize and embellish nails with the UK’s most innovative nail wraps, Nail Rock ($8), now available stateside. These designer nail wraps provide durability (they last up to 10 days) and artistic flexibility (13 different designs) that classic nail polish does not. And no heat, waiting or drying time is required! Available exclusively at Nordstrom retailers and on www.nordstrom.com.

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STYLE STYLE

Appealing Peel The sought-after fruit acid peel—a popular procedure for preventing and fighting acne, and cleansing the skin—can now be done at home thanks to emerginC’s new Facial Peel & Clarifying Kit ($90). This easy-to-use, 2-step facial peel and clarifying kit offers an active dose of natural fruit acids, tea tree, lactic acid, cypress, willow bark and apple extracts to rapidly remove dead skin cells, renew complexion and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Available at spas nationwide and online at www.emerginc.com and www.skinstore.com.

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Bubbly Brignac Toast your love this Valentine’s Day with the world’s number one rated champagne, Armand de Brignac Champagne is an ultra-luxury prestige cuvée produced entirely by hand. The striking bottle is presented in a black, lacquered wooden case embossed with the champagne’s royal crest. Each case is lined in velvet and fitted with an engraved nameplate. Available in Brut Gold ($300), Rosé ($500) and Blanc de Blancs ($500) at fine wine retailers.

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EVENTS EVENTS

AUTHOR SPEAKS: Steven Levy, a former senior editor at Newsweek, will appear at Kaplen JCC on the Palisades on January 9, 8pm to present In the Plex, his new book on Google. Tickets: $8, JCC members; $10, general admission. Register online at jccotp.org/JBM.

TIFFANY AUCTION: On January 19,

5pm, Leighton Galleries will hold an auction featuring “All Things Tiffany,” as well as American and European artworks, fine jewelry, furniture and more at Knights of Columbus Hall (79 Pascack Rd, Washington Township) For details, email info@Leightongalleries.com or call 201327-8800.

COLLAGE ART: Joyce Levine, of Washington Township, will give a free demonstration on the art of collage at the January meeting of the Pascack Art Association at the Borough Hall in Washington Township at 7:30pm on January 10. Visit www.pascackartassociation.org for more info. MODERN PLAY:

Bergen County Players presents Modern Orthodox from January 14-February 4, at The Little Firehouse Theatre (298 Kinderkamack Rd, Oradell). Tickets: $19, Friday and Saturday; $16, Sunday; order online at www.bcplayers.org.

FASHION SHOW: The Allendale Wom-

an’s Club will hold a fashion show fundraiser on April 4, 6:30pm at Seasons in Washington Township for the non-profit organization Rebuilding Together Bergen County. Tickets ($70) go on sale January 15th. Visit AWCFashionShow@gmail.com.

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SOLO GIG: Aaron Lewis, of the rock band Staind, offers an evening of solo & acoustic entertainment on February 8, 8pm at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood). For pricing and more info, visit www.bergenpac.org.

ning violinist Joshua Bell will perform at BergenPAC (30 North Van Brunt St, Englewood) on January 22, 3pm. Tickets: $89, $64, $49, $39, $29. For more info, visit www.bergenpac.org.

FOREIGNER FANS: Enjoy Valentine’s Day with the band Foreigner on February 14, 8pm at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood). Visit www.bergenpac.org for pricing and more info.

ART DISPLAY:

In the month of January, Fort Lee Library will display the artwork of Stanley Gavidia, a resident of Bloomfield, NJ. The Gallery, located on the lower level of the library, is open Monday through Thursday, 9:30am-9pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:30am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm.

CLASSICAL ORCHESTRA: Enjoy “Tschaikowski”, St. Petersburg State Orchestra with pianist Alexander Pirozhenko on February 18, 8pm at BergenPAC (30 North Van Brunt St, Englewood). Tickets: $65, $50, $40, $30, $20. For more info, visit www.bergenpac.org.

HEAVY METAL: The Quiet Riot band performs at BergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood) on February 3, 8pm. For pricing and more info, visit www.bergenpac.org.

DISNEY DATE: The band Allstar Weekend, winner of Disney’s Next Big Thing, is coming to bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood) on February 21, 6pm. For pricing and more info, visit www.bergenpac.org.

STORY PIRATES: Kidz Cabaret Story Pirates will perform at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood) on February 5, 1pm & 3pm. Visit www.bergenpac.org.

FAMILY FUN: On March 3, 1pm & 3pm dance, sing and rock out with children’s recording artist Kimmy Schwimmy at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood). Visit www.bergenpac.org.

GARDEN TALK: Dr. Edith Wallace will speak on “Flowering Trees from February to November” at the Wyckoff Garden Club meeting on January 18, 9:30am, at the McFaul Environmental Center (150 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff). For more info, call 201 891-5571. COMIC RELIEF:

On January 19, 8pm, comedian and actor Bill Engvall will perform at bergenPAC (30 N. Van Brunt St, Englewood). Visit www.bergenpac.org for pricing and more info.

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hether you’re looking for a furry friend to join your family or you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having to surrender a pet, Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge Inc. (RBARI) can help. The no-kill animal shelter’s history can be traced back more than 30 years. With a long history of caring for pets, the Oakland-based animal facility keeps in step with the latest technology, and has even established a humane education program. A full-time dog trainer is also on staff to assist animals who are in need of extra care. Providing a sanctuary and finding permanent loving homes for puppies, kittens, dogs and cats is RBARI’s mission. In addition to scouting out homes for healthy animals, RBARI finds loving families for animals that are handicapped, elderly and formerly

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abused. Receiving a safe haven, medical care, food and training, the animals are also lavished with love and attention from staff and volunteers. “All of our supporters are deeply appreciated and while I thank them every chance I get, I know it’s the love they have for the animals and seeing them find homes that motivates them,” says Steven Mark, executive director of RBARI, which receives no government funding and relies solely on community generosity. Promoting humane education and volunteerism is a core objective of RBARI. “We work with many schools, churches, synagogues and scout groups on community service projects and humane education programs. We’re also proud to offer the Paws in Hand program, which takes shelter dogs and trained volunteers into targeted schools to work with special needs

children and other children who have had direct or indirect experience with animal abuse and dog fighting. The hands-on learning and bond created between the children and the animals catalyze change that can be passed on to family and friends,” says Mark. HOUSE HUNTING RBARI certainly goes to great lengths to ensure that its animals are adopted, but a top priority is ensuring that these pets are brought into loving homes that are well matched with their personalities. “That process leads to a high success rate,” Mark explains. On average, RBARI adopts approximately 700 animals per year. Among the non-profit’s goals is to raise that to 1,000. At any given time, RBARI has approximately 80 animals in house with another 50 to 70 placed in foster care. Some animals will remain in the shelter for a number of days while others remain in RBARI’s care for weeks. In very rare cases, some will reside at the facility for years. “We never give up on them and when those long-time residents

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get adopted there’s an indescribable happiness that all the volunteers and staff share together,” reveals Mark. Within the first few moments of visiting RBARI, pet lovers will recognize that the shelter utilizes every inch and corner to help as many animals as possible. “You’ll find a dog in the front office, and you’ll notice that three out of our four bathrooms are now makeshift kennels,” notes Mark, who shares his office with Ben, a senior cat. The building has several other spaces that employees and volunteers have sacrificed to benefit the animals. “Our staff and volunteers are passionate and dedicated. You’ll never find a cleaner facility and you’ll always find volunteers walking the dogs, taking them into our dog runs or playing with the cats.” COMPLETE CARE Beyond providing all of the necessary medical care, RBARI takes in animals that others are not willing to due to the high costs of medical expenses. All of the an-

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imals are spayed or neutered and vaccinated on schedule. Any animal requiring additional or more extensive medical care will be granted that special treatment along with sufficient time needed for recovery. “We are lucky to work with several local veterinary hospitals that are generous with their services, but even with that, the medical care we provide is certainly expensive. To ensure that we never have to deny an animal the medical care it needs, we recently established the Betty Lou O’Donnell Memorial Fund, which is named in honor and memory of a founder and long-time RBARI member. One hundred percent of all monies donated go toward funding medical treatments, specifically emergency surgeries and special treatments and medications,” reveals Mark. Before joining the RBARI facility, all animals are given a temperament test and a specific training regiment is especially created for them. To assist in the rehabilitation process and increase the chances of adoption, staff and volunteers folContinued on pg. 44

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low instructions that are very specific to each animal. Volunteers must go through various levels of training to be able to work with all types of dogs or perform other skilled tasks within the shelter. “All of this is in an effort to give the animals the best chance they have at finding a loving ‘forever’ home,” says Mark.

VOLUNTEEROPPORTUNITIES To continue serving its community, RBARI heavily relies on the community and its stellar volunteers. If you’re interested in volunteering, whatever your passion or skill-set, RBARI has a place for you. Volunteers assist with all types of tasks from fundraising to filing, cleaning, walking dogs, socializing cats, adoptions and beyond. If interested, visit www.rbari.org and click on the “volunteer” tab.

Mark reports that RBARI takes in a lot of puppies and pure breeds. “People are often surprised that we get all breeds and ages,” he says. Adoption fees vary based on the animal being adopted and all necessary vaccinations and spaying or neutering is included. Generally, the prices range from $100 to $250. “We’re often asked why someone adopting an animal—and in many ways saving its life—should pay an adoption fee. Adoption fees make up a small yet very significant part of our budget and allow us to continue helping other animals in need,” reveals Mark. Although RBARI hopes to avoid keeping an animal in the shelter for more time than is truly necessary, it also seeks to locate a stable home for its animals. “To go back and forth from a new home to the shelter can negatively affect an animal’s behavior. Adopting an animal is a commitment and we believe requiring a fee lends itself to ensuring that commitment is there.” When finding oneself in the unfortunate situation of considering surrendering a pet, Mark and his staff will first aim to pinpoint the issue to determine wheth-

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many sports together and were active skiers. However, during a particular skiing trip I had a bad fall, and while recuperating became involved in accessing a need for a counseling center.” She put together a feasibility study, and once the center was established, the community asked her to be president of its board of directors. “Feeling somewhat inadequate about the job, I decided to take a speaking and writing course at Ramapo College, with the idea that if I succeeded I could fulfill that role,” explained Carol, who as a returning student in her late 30s majoring in psychology became keenly aware of the sacrifices a younger generation of scholars was making. “Almost all were bright, motivated, innovative and enjoying the challenge of academic work,” she says with more than a hint of admiration. “And they wanted to make

a difference in the social service field.” Realizing that opportunity may not be afforded to some who didn’t have the money to continue on and earn that essential master’s degree, Carol surmised: “If we helped one person that person could help many people at an exponential rate, or as my husband puts it, ‘If we helped 20 and each of those helped another 20, it would become a multiplier effect.’” Thus the Carol Schaefer Human Service Award at Ramapo College of New Jersey (CSHSA) was born, a scholarship for deserving students who want to continue in the field, are motivated to make a difference and show financial need. That was 21 years ago, and this past year, Carol was invited to what was to be a small gathering at the college president’s home to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the CSHSA. “My understanding was that we were going to meet the awardees for that year,” Carol says somewhat sheepishly. “My husband joined me and when I saw so many people I didn’t recognize I said to him, ‘I’m so sorry this looks like a psych or social work event.’” Eventually she asked the president’s wife, “Who are all these people?” and the answer was: “These are the graduate students who have received your scholarships over the past 20 years.’” Stunned and humbled by that revelation, Carol relates: “What was so meaningful and gratifying was to hear what contributions to society each student had brought about; the differences they had made. Several had become teachers; one even worked in a prison, but what resonated most was a meeting with a recipient who went into hospice and child oncology, two fields I had explored, but had not followed.” With the Ramapo scholarship well established and ongoing, the couple embarked on another charitable cause, this time spearheaded by Chuck after he underwent bypass surgery at Cornell in New York. Rehabilitating closer to home and family, he discovered that Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) offered the best rehab program. “The more I learned about the hospital and its philosophy of hiring the best doctors in heart, cancer and other areas, I wanted to become involved,” explains Chuck. “The HUMC Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension program is ranked 5th in the nation,” he Continued on pg. 52

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continued. “Dr. Robert Berkowitz, the medical director of the program, is an extraordinary physician who has developed innovative ways to improve the outcomes for heart failure patients.” Carol added: “My father died from heart failure 25 years ago, and then Chuck’s cardiac problems fueled our motivation to support Dr. Berkowitz in his pioneering research by starting a fellowship program.” The couple launched the Heart Failure Fellowship Program with a commitment of $500,000, agreeing to sponsor fellows for a five-year period. Sadly, the Schaefer’s newest charitable endeavor is linked to a devastating personal experience. This past May, their 44-year-old daughter died of an aneurysm. “Our life has completely changed. Heart wrenching has taken on a new meaning to us,” says Carol, who along with her husband and family, is grief stricken. “Her death brings us to a deeper sense of what we mean to each other. Part of our life has been taken from us, but our solace comes from being there for our grandchildren and son-in-law,

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extensive training to assist with bedside care giving techniques so that family members can leave their loved ones for up to two hours at a time. These volunteers provide compassion, companionship and basic assistance so that the caregivers can have a short respite. Program Leaders Every great program has equally excellent visionaries behind them. In the case of the “Take a Break” program there are three people who currently drive the program’s success. Sandra Kissler’s husband, Gerald Kissler—Jerry as his friends and family members called him—was a patient at Hackensack for many years. Jerry suffered from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and thus he and Sandy were frequent visitors to Hackensack’s ETD whenever Jerry experienced setbacks such as breathing difficulties or pneumonia.

expertise, but also his compassionate personality to the full advantage of all those around him. “I generally look at patients not just as the person on the stretcher, but as the entire family unit,” said Dr. Feldman, who was Jerry’s doctor for several years before Jerry passed away in 2005. After Jerry’s death, Sandy and Dr. Feldman were committed to honoring his memory in the most effective way possible. The two helped develop the Gerald Kissler Institute for Family-Centered Care at HUMC. The whole idea was to make the ETD a friendlier environment for family members. And caregivers. Sandy and Dr. Feldman are strong proponents of keeping family members in the know. Family-centered care ensures that family members are aware of what is going on at all times. They know what resources are available to them, and information is shared in an appropriate and effective manner. “My vision for the program was to make people

“We feel that we can offer something that will help people to get to a better place and I think that our volunteers do that every hour of every shift every time they come to the emergency room.” On one trip to the ETD, Sandy met someone who would change her life. Sandy, secretary of the HUMC Foundation board of trustees, was by her husband’s side and she was asked to leave the room. One doctor, however, noticed how upset she was. “He said ‘How are you doing?’ And I said ‘Oh, just fine,’ and I burst into tears and he put his arms around me and he said: ‘You know, everyone always asks how the patient is doing but nobody ever asks how the family member is doing.’” That doctor was Dr. Joseph Feldman, the chairman of emergency medicine at HUMC. After this first act of compassion and kindness towards Sandy, Dr. Feldman became great friends with the couple. The ETD is a stressful environment for everyone involved. Dr. Feldman, who has been at HUMC for 14 years, says that, on average, he sees more than 200 patients a day. Still, he finds the time to use not only his

feel more comfortable, to feel less anxious, to feel that they’re being taken care of, to feel that they’re being attended to,” Sandy explained. Playing a crucial role in making the program an integral component of the ETD, Caryn Loffman is another key player of the “Take a Break” team. While she was pursuing her master’s degree in social work from Touro College’s Graduate School of Social Work, Loffman was brought in as an intern to research a way to create a program that would mesh with Sandy’s vision while also improving patient and caregiver satisfaction. Volunteer Core After extensive research, brainstorming and meetings, the “Take a Break” program was initiated in March 2010. In its first year, it offered its services to more than 1,200 patients; services gladly given by the approximateContinued on pg. 76

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ly two dozen volunteers carefully chosen for this program. “Just having a volunteer coming to the bedside and alleviating that conversation and engaging the patient or engaging (the caregivers) distracts from what has been going on, and gives everyone an opportunity to be liberated in their thinking process,” said Loffman, who currently serves as the program coordinator for “Take a Break.” According to Loffman, program volunteers derive as much benefit from the volunteer experience as the people they are helping. “We all got involved in the healthcare system in order to make a difference in somebody’s life,” Loffman noted. “We feel that we can offer something that will help people to get to a better place and I think that our volunteers do that every hour of every shift every time they come to the emergency room.” The volunteers are there to help out in ways that nurses and doctors may not have time to do. For instance, if a patient needs a blanket, the volunteer is there to get one. If they would like water or juice, the volunteer is there to get it, as long as the patient is allowed to have liquids. In addition, volunteers are provided with special Spectra Link phones, which allow family members to contact the volunteer. “It’s so important to give respite for family members that are there, and also just to become ‘family’ members for patients who don’t have their actual family there,” said Dr. Feldman. 76

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Earning Recognition Healthcare organizations have taken notice of the positive impact “Take a Break” has made and continues to make. In fact, Kissler, Dr. Feldman and Loffman have received awards for their efforts—most notably three awards at the 2010 Planetree Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. Planetree is a non-profit organization that aims to provide information that leads to more personal and innovative methods in healthcare. The trio traveled to Denver to personally receive the honors. Dr. Feldman was given the “Physician Champion Award,” Kissler received the “Caregiver Award,” and Loffman, Dr. Feldman and Kissler all were honored with the “Best Practice Program Award” for their collaborative efforts. While in Denver, Loffman had the opportunity to lead a workshop about the program. She received lots of positive feedback, and mentioned that other hospitals are now exploring ways to develop programs similar to the one at HUMC. Speaking for all three developers of “Take a Break”, as well as the program’s volunteers, Loffman stated: “It’s invigorating. It makes you feel like there’s a potential to really impact healthcare in a substantive way.”

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follow my father as he walks slowly, favoring his left leg, up the red-tiled steps of the path from his cliff-side villa to the road. Dad waits for me to pass through the gate, his bearing still erect despite three strokes in as many years, and then I wait for him as he fiddles with the latch on the gate, his fingers stiff with arthritis. I want to suggest that he leave it open, but don’t want to irritate him. It’s the habit of years even though it’s February and Menorca is empty, there aren’t any tourists who might wander down the path to his white stucco villa to exclaim over his immaculate garden. His frustration is mounting and I wonder if his fingers aren’t strong enough to push the bolt into the lock. “Can I help, Dad?” “No! I can get it.” There’s a bunching up inside me, if it were a sound it would be a scream. How can my father, a rugby player until his late forties and always so strong, now be so frail? To the left, the coast road, or Paseo Maritimo, follows the coastline defined by a sparkling white wall

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designed to save unwary or inebriated tourists from tumbling over the cliff and into the turquoise shallows of the sandy cove below. Beyond the cove, the Mediterranean is an ancient blue, stretching flat and grey to the horizon, bleached by the strong afternoon sun. Even this high up, I can hear the waves wash and splash heedlessly against the rocks of the ragged cliffs below. To the right is the village of Calan Porter, the streets lined with small restaurants that cater to English tourists, all of them shuttered because it is February. When the gate is finally secured, I take the arm Dad offers and we walk together the way we always have, his arm stiff yet companionable, steering me expertly around a telegraph pole and a mound of dog poop. “Would you like to go out of the village for lunch, Dad? I rented a car at the airport.” I’ve mentioned this when I arrived a few hours ago but most likely he’s forgotten. “We could go to Mahon Harbor for something nice, if you fancy a change.” “I don’t want to go anywhere different. I go to Pedro’s at lunchtime. They know what I like.”

“Okay.” He doesn’t want the hassle of a menu. He doesn’t pretend he can read anymore. After the first stroke, he used to say his eyes were getting better, but he hasn’t said that since his latest stroke in August. I came for a week’s visit then, while he was in hospital. When I’m in the States, I call three or four times a week, but it’s hard to tell how he really is. If I call around lunchtime—U.S. time, which is early evening for him— he’s usually tired and depressed. If I call first thing in the morning—around his early afternoon—he usually sounds much brighter. Sometimes he tells me about going to lunch with his friend Roy who has diabetes—Roy’s blind and walks with a cane—and sometimes it makes Dad grateful for the abilities he still has. It’s hard to tell whether he’s really okay or not. “We’ll have Pedro’s menu del dia,” he says. “The food’s not that good but at least it’s cheap.” I’m puzzled, but don’t say anything. Unless there’s been a change since my visit last August, Pedro’s is run by Spaniards but caters to the English crowd: eggs and chips, fish and chips, ham and chips. The odd dish of paella, maybe, but no menu del dia. Menorca’s been having a heat wave. Purple bougainvillea bloom above white walls and the air smells of oranges rotting in the trees. We get ready to cross the road and I slow down but Dad maintains his pace, just the tiniest hesitation as he steps down off the high curb. “Is your knee okay, Dad?” “I’m all right,” he snaps. “Don’t fuss.” We pass tiny restaurants and bars stacked in close together, El Patio, La Salamander, Bert’s, and finally get to Pedro’s. Two burly Englishmen with tattooed forearms and necks stand outside smoking and a plump woman of about 60 with thin blond hair sits alone drinking a large brandy. She smiles as we get closer, and I can tell she recognizes Dad. I wait for her to greet him, but she doesn’t say anything. Instead, she waits until Dad has gone up the small step and into the restaurant before she grabs my arm. “How’s Ken doing?” she whispers. I bob my head, trying to seem positive without actually lying. “Well, you know.” “Alzheimer’s, is it?” A strong waft of brandy reaches me. “Sort of; the symptoms are the same but it’s vascular, from the strokes.”

She frowns. Her eyes are pale blue and red-veined. “He recognized me last week, but just then he looked straight through me.” I repeat what his caregiver, a warm and capable nurse from Bristol, told me. “His brain is like a washing machine. It’s on spin cycle most of the time but every now and then the cycle pauses and he’s okay.” “Oooh,” she says, her expression softening, and the expression of sympathy almost undoes me. “Poor old bugger.” She lets go of my arm. “Enjoy your lunch.” “Thanks.” Inside, the bar smells of cigarette smoke and old wine. Dad is already seated at a table underneath a large flat screen TV showing a soccer game. The sight of healthy young athletes with nothing more serious on their minds than chasing a ball is a welcome distraction. “There’s football on TV, Dad.” Disgusted, he makes a small spitting sound with his lips. “It’s football all day every day with the Spanish.” He pats the scarred plastic tabletop, finds the knife and fork wrapped in a paper napkin, frees the knife and fork, and places the napkin on his lap. “Rugby’s the only game worth watching.” “What would you like for lunch?” “I don’t know. I’m not very hungry.” I glance at the menu propped up against the small bar. “How about lasagna and chips?” He wrinkles his nose. His grey eyebrows are long and wild, and the lower rims of his eyes are red and loose. “I don’t want chips.” “Paella?” He shakes his head no. “How about gambas a la plancha?” “Oh yes! And a nice bottle of red.” Bingo! The waiter, a thin man with a sharp nose and greasy black hair, appears. “Señor Ken! ‘Ow are you?” “Hullo, Pedro.” Pedro puts an arm around Dad’s shoulders and squeezes. “Ees so nice to see you!” Dad shrugs him off, irritated. “Get off, you great big fairy.” “Dad!” I’m half-laughing and half-horrified. Dad presses his lips together. “Don’t you worry Continued on pg. 80

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Dancing Into Shape at

ye bye boot camp. Adios to the “no pain, no gain” philosophy. Fuhgeddabout feeling the burn. The latest fitness craze is all about ditching the workout and dancing into shape. Zumba classes around the country are selling out. This dancefitness program incorporates Latininspired hip-swiveling routines with bicep curls, knee lifts and squats choreographed to music that makes it impossible to sit still. The idea is to have fun—so much fun that you don’t realize your muffin top is dancing off your waistline. To kick-start my Zumba classes,

Canyon Ranch

I signed up for a four-day dance-fitness program at Canyon Ranch, a sybaritic getaway in Lenox, Massachusetts, and convinced my friend Linda to join me. The mantra of this health mecca is that exercise isn’t drudgery or punishment for overindulging but something to look forward to, something pleasurable. Initially this aging boomer found the idea of being surrounded by firm young bodies cavorting in clingy jersey to be a bit off-putting. Despite keeping an eye on my diet and walking enough miles on a treadmill to propel my fuselage to Miami, my jeans remain at half-mast. I

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needed to throw my body a curve and vacate my exercise rut. I wanted a mental makeover, too. While friends say I look good “for my age,” my youthful demeanor is locked in this foreign body. In my mind’s eye, I am ageless, like Betty Boop or Bugs Bunny, who look the same despite their years. But my reflection in department store mirrors says otherwise. Who is this person, anyway? Packed with workout gear—and anxieties—we hopped on a train to Albany. A Canyon Ranch staffer greeted us at the station, handed us a snack sack and took us to the

ESCAPES ESCAPES front door of the tony health and fitness resort.

It’s a Knockout

Situated on a snazzy 120-acre estate, the centerpiece of the complex is the historic Bellefontaine Mansion, a stone and marble structure that looks straight out of a fairy tale. The main building houses the original library, a massive fireplace, main dining room and a cozy café. A climate-controlled, glass-enclosed walkway connects everything to a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center so guests never have to worry about the weather conditions. Breathtaking vistas of rolling lawns and woods guarantee that there are no ugly views. I loved the rules: no cell phones, no tweeting and no texting in

public spaces. Such interruptions from the outside world are allowed only in guest rooms and in the lobby. No alcohol, either. Mocktails, creative concoctions of fruit juices and spices, are served on the rocks or straight up in the library before dinner. We treated ourselves to a onebedroom suite featuring a washer/ dryer tucked in a closet and two full-size bathrooms. Subtle niceties reign—lavender-scented Italian pillowcases, extra headboard lights for nighttime reading, two flat-screen TVs and even a bonsai tree in the bathroom.

No “Dieting”

Pancakes or waffles with syrup for breakfast? You bet. Crab cakes, chicken and sausage gum-

bo or pizza are lip-smacking lunch choices. Dinners are gourmet experiences—Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts draped over Broccoli Rabe and Polenta, Arctic Char seriously slathered with Shrimp Cream Sauce or a fancy version of a classic, Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. We never felt deprived. Calories, fat and fiber grams are listed for each choice so guests know when they’re splurging. Dietary concerns, such as gluten-free, low sodium or vegan needs, and food allergies, no matter how unusual, are not a problem. The chef has seen them all, and is more than happy to accommodate any special requests and requirements. We ate as much as we wished, including the occasional double dessert since portions for sweets are “petite.” (The 160-calorie Chocolate Continued on pg. 86

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Zucchini Cake is so teensy I devoured it in three bites.) But, as delicious as it was, we didn’t obsess about the food. We were there to dance.

Getting in Motion

“Listen to the music. The music will tell you what to do,” urged Russell, our dance instructor. But I was feeling uneasy; I didn’t want to be the laughing stock of the class or get a blue ribbon for klutziness. However, with a few kind words and encouraging flashes of his megawatt smile, he calmed my fears. “There are no mistakes in this class. Just move and have fun,” Russell insisted. I scanned the large mirrored room filled with gals and a few guys. Varying from spa junkies to newcomers, they came in an assortment of ages, shapes and sizes. I was not alone. Just like me, everyone there was coping with aging. As if reading my mind, Russell said, “One more thing: This is not a competition. If you only remember one step, that’s one step more than when you walked in the door.” The music began: “America,” from West Side Story. Russell led. We followed (or tried to follow). We laughed. We stumbled. We twirled, swirled 86

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and managed to avoid a few collisions. I tried to channel Oscar winning dancer Rita Moreno, but felt more like a Hee Haw regular instead. Days were filled learning more dances to big band, hip-hop or jazz music, and squeezing in an occasional yoga or tai chi class. We relaxed. We schmoozed. We noticed the sky, trees and birds. For four days our conversation centered on our dances rather than cellulite, Botox or doctor’s appointments. I didn’t fret about senior moments. Or my jeans. I forgot about my weed-ridden garden and house that needed painting. There were times when I thought my legs might give out, but I kept at it until I reached that glorious moment when I felt the music in my bones, just as Russell had said I would. I felt proud. I did it! To soothe our aching muscles, each night after dinner we headed to the spa where numerous therapies awaited. Sometimes we sat in the steam room where an herb vapor permeated the air; the bashful were in swimsuits, the brave went au naturale. On other nights we opted for more hedonistic pleasures such as the 110-minute detoxifying ritual, a house specialty. For it, my masseuse

ESCAPES ESCAPES whipped up an aromatic concoction of coffee, olive stones and fresh lemons to exfoliate my body. I was buffed, polished and painted with a clay mask to draw out impurities, otherwise known as “personal toxic waste.” After lolling about in fluffy white robes, my friend and I walked to our room in silent bliss, exhausted but fulfilled. Despite the challenge of learning several dance routines in four days, on our last night these two “women of a certain age” wrapped sarongs over our exercise gear, tucked flowers in our hair and performed in a guest recital. The audience cheered and hollered with no less enthusiasm than if we had opened on Broadway. Were we perfect? No way. Did we have a ball? You bet. In the afterglow of our showbiz debut we joined the rest of the cast around the piano in a romantic cocktail lounge setting but the only flutes of fizz were those filled with sparkling cider. A 70ish man sang “The Nearness of You” to his adoring wife. No

one seemed to miss martinis; we were all high on the magic of the moment.

Back Home

Am I any healthier? Probably not. But I feel happier. My step is livelier. I am more mindful of portion size. I’ve slashed my coffee intake. I’m drinking more herbal tea. I dropped three pounds, despite downing double desserts and nightly nibbles. I’ve learned that it’s okay to do nothing, a rare concept for this Type-A workaholic. But some things don’t change. While I am trying to be more accepting of my “as is” body, I continue to avoid department store mirrors. Mostly, whenever I’m challenged to try something new, I’ve learned to embrace Nike’s theme: Just do it.

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Joe Celentano and Annie Follansbee

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The Importance of Being Asleep The consequences of sleep deprivation for health and quality of life can be devastating.

hen it comes to overall wellness, sleep is just as important as nutrition, exercise and stress management. While we sleep at night, our bodies heal and recuperate from the wear and tear of the day. Unfortunately, with our crowded lifestyles, more and more people find it necessary to cut back on their sleep. Yet sleep deprivation can have a profound impact on your general health, mood, energy level, job performance and overall productivity. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), millions of people do not get enough sleep. Surveys conducted by the NSF (19992004) reveal that at least 40 million Americans suffer from more than 70 different sleep disorders and 60 percent of adults report having sleep problems a few nights a week or more. Most of those with these problems go undiag-

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nosed and untreated. In addition, more than 40 percent of adults experience daytime sleepiness severe enough to interfere with their daily activities at least a few days each month, with 20 percent reporting problem sleepiness a few days a week or more. Furthermore, 69 percent of children experience one or more sleep problems a few nights or more during a week. On the upside, a healthy sleep routine can contribute greatly to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical and mental well-being as well as overall quality of life. Getting sufficient sleep ranks among the best defense mechanisms we have to stay healthy and handle stress. People are better colleagues, parents, companions and lovers when relaxed and at ease. With adequate sleep, individuals are less likely to gain weight, and are more energetic and positive as well as better able to face challenges; they are less prone to

SPORTS DR. SPORTS DR. indulge in drugs, alcohol or other negative behaviors. Sleep quality directly impacts the quality of waking life, affecting mental sharpness, productivity, emotional balance, creativity and physical vitality. Benjamin Franklin said it best: “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Sleep Questions Answered 1. How much sleep do I need? Most healthy adults need between 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best. Children and teens need even more. Despite the notion that our sleep needs decrease with age, older people still need at least 7.5 to 8 hours of sleep. Since older adults often have trouble sleeping this long at night, daytime naps can help. There is a big difference between the amount of sleep you can get by on and the amount you need to function optimally. Just because you’re able to operate on 7 hours of sleep doesn’t mean you wouldn’t feel a lot better and get more done if you spent an extra hour or two in bed. The best way to figure out if you’re meeting your sleep needs is to evaluate how you feel as you go about your day. If you’re logging enough hours, you’ll feel energetic and alert all day long. 2. How do I know if I am sleep deprived? If you’re getting less than eight hours of sleep each night, chances are you’re sleep-deprived. What’s more, you probably have no idea just how much lack of sleep is affecting you. 3. What are the effects of chronic lack of sleep? Over time, if you are not getting enough sleep, it will begin to takes its toll in many areas. The negative effects of sleep deprivation and chronic lack of sleep reach across a broad spectrum… • Fatigue, lethargy and lack of motivation • Moodiness and irritability • Reduced creativity and problem-solving skills • Inability to cope with stress • Reduced immunity • Concentration and memory problems; difficulty making decisions

• Weight gain • Impaired motor skills and increased risk of accidents • Increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and other health problems 4. What is sleep debt, and how do I pay it off? Sleep debt is the difference between the amount of sleep you need and the hours you actually get. Every time you sacrifice sleep, you add to the debt. Eventually, the debt will have to be repaid. If you lose an hour of sleep, you must make up that extra hour somewhere down the line in order to bring your “account” back into balance. Sleeping in on the weekends isn’t enough! Many of us try to repay our sleep debt by sleeping in on the weekends. But one or two solid nights of sleep aren’t enough to pay off a long-term debt. While extra sleep can give you a temporary boost, your performance and energy will drop back down as the day wears on. 5. What are some causes of sleep problems? Stress is the number one cause of short-term sleeping difficulties, according to sleep experts. Common triggers include school- or job-related pressures, a family or marriage problem, and a serious illness or death in the family. Usually the sleep problem disappears when the stressful situation passes. However, if short-term sleep problems such as insomnia aren’t managed properly from the beginning, they can persist long after the original stress has passed. Drinking alcohol or beverages containing caffeine in the afternoon or evening, exercising close to bedtime, following an irregular morning and nighttime schedule and working or doing other mentally intense activities right before or after getting into bed can disrupt sleep. Traveling also disrupts sleep, especially experiencing jet lag and traveling across several time zones, which can upset your biological or “circadian” rhythms. Environmental factors, such as a room that’s too hot, cold, noisy or bright, can pose a barrier to sound sleep. Interruptions from children or other family members also can disrupt sleep. Other influences to pay attention to are the comfort and size of your bed and the habits of your sleep partner. Continued on pg. 92

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Everything you need to know to combat this invisible killer. Carbon monoxide poisoning makes for headline news too often during the heating season, noted anesthesiologist Aryeh Shander, MD, of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, which provides expert care for poisoning victims through a unique service offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy. “Many people don’t know the causes of this potentially deadly condition, or that it can be prevented. We’re talking about approximately 500 deaths nationwide each year, most of which could be prevented,” said Dr. Shander, who is Englewood Hospital’s chief of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, pain management and hyperbaric medicine. “We are available to treat carbon monoxide victims every day, around-the-clock through the use of specialized oxygen therapy that hastens recovery, in addition to saving lives in some cases,” Dr. Shander continued. “However, we believe education and preventive steps are as or more important in stopping what is sometimes called the invisible killer.” Arming individuals with effective and accurate information about this insidious killer is key in preventing needless loss of life. Here are some essential facts you need to know: • Remember that carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless. • Never ignore the symptoms of CO poisoning; these are shortness of breath, nausea, headache, dizziness and lightheadedness. At low levels, symptoms are very deceptive because they resemble the flu, food poisoning or other illnesses. • Educate yourself and your family in advance about the dos and don’ts of alternate power sources during a power failure. • Have all of your fuel-burning appliances—including oil and gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas ranges and ovens, gas dryers, gas or kerosene space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves—inspected yearly. • Make sure fuel-burning appliances, such as gas or kerosene space heaters, are properly vented. • Never use a gas oven for heat. 94

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Dr. Aryeh Shander, Englewood Hospital’s chief of anesthesiology, critical care medicine, pain management and hyperbaric medicine, (right) and Ken Capek, administrative director of the Center of Hyperbaric Medicine, urge everyone to invest in a possibly life-saving carbon monoxide detector.

• Don’t leave your car idling in a garage, even if the garage door is open. • Avoid using a charcoal grill, or gasoline- or kerosenepowered equipment, such as a chainsaw or generator, in an enclosed space. • Install a carbon monoxide detector and use it only for its recommended lifespan. Replace when needed. • If you are a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure to get proper care. Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has an Underwater Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) certified program with two chambers that provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) to victims of carbon monoxide, in addition to patients suffering from other serious conditions such as deep-sea bends and hard-to-heal wounds. The program, the only one of its kind in the state, is available 24-7, and accepts patients on an emergency basis, including critically ill individuals such as crash victims. For more info about carbon monoxide poisoning or hyperbaric oxygen therapy, visit englewoodhospital.com or contact Ken Capek, administrative director of the Center of Hyperbaric Medicine, at 201-894-3157; ken.capek@ ehmc.com.

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n the world of automobiles, there are two classes of cars when you reach the upper echelon: There are your typical luxury entrants from brands that have become household names like Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. Then, there is Bentley. Impressive History One thing that sets Bentley apart, on a superficial level, is its high barrier of entry. However, there is more to the Bentley story that is widely overlooked. Dating back to the early 1900s, it’s actually a brand rich with high-performance history. Take, for example, its victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans where Bentley placed on top of the podium for the 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 races. Considering the difficulty of a 24-hour endurance race—where teams have to balance the desire to win with real-world problems like brake wear, tire wear, fueling and the physical drain on drivers—it is astounding that an automotive company founded in 1919, which turned out its first production vehi-

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cle in 1921, could achieve such success in several years. After the marque’s initial success, times were tough following the Great Depression. The systemic events that hampered the economy reduced demand significantly and sales languished. Soon thereafter, Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley and unfortunately its high-performance vehicles played second fiddle to the Rollers. For years this neglect would persist as Bentleys became lower-priced RollsRoyces that lacked their own distinct character. That would change after Volkswagen entered the equation in 1998. By taking over Bentley’s operations, it revamped the company significantly. This neatly brings us to our test subject, the Continental GT. The GT is the first fully fledged Bentley that was created under Volkswagen’s stewardship. With an all-new motor and a revolutionary design that didn’t resemble boxy Bentley designs of the 1980s and 1990s, this signaled a new direction for the brand. But enough of the history lesson, let’s get down to brass tacks. How does this second-generation, refreshed Continental GT differentiate itself from an already crowd-

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ed luxury market when its base price is the princely sum of nearly $190,000? Standout Features There’s no question that this grand tourer was built for speed. Equipped with a monstrous 6.0-liter W12 powerplant, the Continental produces 567-horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to 60 comes in 4.4 seconds, which is nearly unbelievable since the vehicle weighs over two and a half tons. Oh, and if you could find a straight piece of road long enough, the GT can top out at a staggering 198 mph. If I were to hand you a piece of paper with the statistics above, these figures could easily be confused with a proper sports car like an Aston Martin or a Porsche, not a hefty, four-person cruiser. These numbers are where the similarities end, though, because it’s the way a Bentley gets you to these speeds that makes the difference. Even with the pedal to the metal, there isn’t an element of drama and the motor remains smooth as it revs to its redline. The speedometer’s needle simply moves across the range and suddenly you find yourself at an absurd pace. You know you’re well over the speed limit when you start hearing wind noise, as the Continental GT is equipped with dualpane glass and other noise-suppression techniques to

keep the cabin as quiet as possible. Here’s the thing, though—most folks are too preoccupied with the motor to notice something equally important, the brakes. The test vehicle I piloted was fitted with the optional, 420mm carbon ceramic brakes. That’s essentially the equivalent of a pizza pie for brakes, except these four pizzas cost over $14,500 dollars. When they were first introduced in 2006, these brakes were the largest set ever applied to a production vehicle. Attention to Details Although the Continental’s engineering is certainly jaw dropping, its interior is what most buyers will note as the most pronounced difference from a regular luxury car. While most cars in the $100,000 plus market tend to have many of the same features and amenities, no one can execute the little details like Bentley. For example, the entire headliner is made of hide, as are the doors and dashboard. Even your seatbelt buckle comes encased in leather. Then, as you work your way through the cabin, all of the metal bits actually are real metal. In most vehicles—even range-toppers—it’s typically painted plastic, not so in the aristocratic GT. To really capture the GT’s charm you just have to look at the vehicle’s center stack. Not too far away from the eightinch touch screen—used for a variety of the vehicle’s setContinued on pg. 98

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Paulie’s 171 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-767-1242

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Happy Days 625 Rivervale Rd., River Vale, 201-594-1900 Harvest Bistro 252 Schraalenburg Rd., Closter, 201-750-9966 Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115 Houston’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5677

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Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave., Westwood, 201-445-2666

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Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway, Westwood, 201-666-4660

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Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-291-1920

Janice A Bistro 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666

Smith Brothers Saloon 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood,201-444-8111

Joe’s American Bar & Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-8858

St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYO) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717

Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056

Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445

Mason Jar 221 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Kinderkamack Rd. & Grand Ave., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Napa Valley Grill Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-845-5555

Emerson Hotel 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

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Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546

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Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085 Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd., Teaneck, 201-801-0888 Village Green 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914 Waterside 7800 B River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

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P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

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Café Panache (BYO) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030

Baumgart’s Café 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688

Park & Orchard 240 Hackensack St. (Union Ave.), East Rutherford, 201-939-9292

Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700

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Armando’s 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-461-4220 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466 Baci Italian Grill 36 Jefferson Ave., Westwood, 201-722-1900 Barcelona’s 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930 Bazzarelli 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-641-4010 Bella Italia (BYO) 170 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-2150 Bellissimo 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-746-6669

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Cenzino Ristorante 589 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, 201-337-6693

Biagio’s 299 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-652-0201

Dinallo’s 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-342-1233

Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433

Dino’s 12 Tappan Rd. (Schraalenburgh Rd.), Harrington Park, 201-767-4245

Buon Gusto 534 Durie Ave., Closter, 201-784-9036 Buongiomo’s (BYO) 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 201-501-8000 Café Capri 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-6422 Café Italiano Ristorante 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-461-5041

Dimora 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, 201-750-5000

Dolce Novita 107 Moonachie Rd. (Rtes. 3 & 46), Moonachie, 201-440-3339 Felice 279 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell, 201-261-9500 Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt. 201-460-7997

Café Tivoli 533 Shaler Blvd., Ridgefield, 201-941-5561

GoodFellas 661 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760

Granita Grill 467 Broadway, Westwood, 201-664-9846

Grissini Trattoria 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-5683535 Jerry’s of East Rutherford 340 Paterson Ave., East Rutherford, 201-438-9617 Il Castello 35 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, 201-440-5520 Il Mulino Ristorante 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Villaggio 651 Rt. 17N (between Rtes. 3 & 46), Carlstadt, 201-935-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500 La Cambusa 22-51 Maple Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-8741 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233 Continued on pg. 106

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PREDICTIONS PREDICTIONS Moving Forward January

February

March

While it may sound contradictory, it’s time to move forward with old business. Cleaning out will help you move on from the past. New friends will create a great support system. Be open to joining in with others for coffee or a glass of wine. You may want to ask the advice of others when it comes to making a choice in a business matter. The smile on your face will indicate your feeling of enthusiasm early in the year.

You will be happily surprised with the changes that are awaiting you. An old love appears from nowhere and peaks your interest. You thought Facebook wasn’t worth joining, but now you find it fascinating making new friends and checking in on old flames. Instead of just waiting to hear gossip, you’re creating it in your head. You’re moving on and you may not even have to leave the living room. Imagine that!

Confusion about the past will have you in a tizzy but this will only be temporary. Look forward to an email challenge. Unexpected financial opportunities are headed your way. This is a time to make some decisions with your family. Look for health challenges for you or others around you. Don’t over think or you will talk yourself into health issues. Daydreaming brings you new ideas that could put some cash in your pocket.

April

May

June

Be more optimistic, as your bad moods have been bringing others down as well as yourself. Children take a front seat in your life. There is frustration in your business world due to complicated legal or business matters. Someone will come through for you with genuine thoughtfulness when you need it the most and least expect it. Keep your eyes open for Mr./Miss Charming. That’s moving on!

Sincerity is all around you at work. A new flirtation will represent a wonderful distraction in your busy life. There will be a health challenge yet new hope lies ahead as you move forward. You will be looking for changes in your home life; it could be as simple as moving the furniture or even moving your home. Moving forward you will be doing better at managing your money.

Letting go of past headaches may not always be easy, but now is the time to put your energy into new things. Reaching out to old friends is just what you need right now. Switching around your work environment may be as simple as a desk move. Keep your eyes open, and maybe one on the bulletin board. Prosperity is on the horizon. You will feel justified for being upset at a loved one. Remember, digest it! Don’t forget to move on!

July

August

September

Your money situation stabilizes, allowing you to pay your debt. Property may present some challenges. Moving forward be sure to allow yourself good times with old friends. You will find yourself busy planning parties and celebrations. All those celebrations are good for the soul. It’s the fun times that keep you young and laughter that brings smiles to your heart. Move on by reaching out to someone that you’ve lost touch with.

You will experience a conflict of interest at your business, but it will bring you great pleasure when resolved. Walking helps bring you greater optimism. You’ll derive great satisfaction from giving yourself and your home a makeover. Don’t regard your exercise regimen as a means to lose weight; think of it as your new stress reliever. Moving on for you signifies moving forward physically and mentally.

You’ll have a new perspective on love. Remember that attention brings more attention. It just may be time to rethink a bad decision. You will see new changes and fewer challenges. You may even wind up more optimistic than in the past. Family members may notice the difference in your better attitude. Coping better is going to be a key way for you to be able to move on, even if you think others around you are not.

October

November

December

Family is at the center core of your focus. Hope, fear and anxiety may be words going through your head right about now. Explore new ways to find a little Zen in your life— a relaxing bath, some meditation or even yoga. You will be showered with new comfort from old friends you thought had forgotten about you. Moving forward you need to be more motivated and less cranky. This change will bring more stability at home.

You will find yourself on a sentimental journey inspired by a flashback from your past. Your moody moments seem to have lapsed as you gain a new perspective. You certainly will notice the phone ringing and the invites flowing. This may have added to your moving forward and out of the doldrums. A gift out of nowhere will add to those rising spirits. There is a work project that arises which will bring you extra money.

Travel plans are in the offing, so pack your bags and be ready for a sudden trip, which will provide the harmony you have been seeking. Gambling, lottery tickets or something will bring an influx of monies. You’ll be getting a new car or fixing up an old one. Moving forward will involve focusing on your social life. It has been awhile since you have put an effort into creating supportive bonds with friends and family.

Judith Turner, psychic, can be reached at her office in Edgewater, at (201) 224-6629. BC The Magazine // January/February 2012

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HUMOR HUMOR

Mad in America When assessing what passes for today’s cultural norms, it is hard to know whether to laugh or cry. The question before us is whether people are absolutely nuts or seriously redefining entertainment, as well as political and social norms. Despite what is happening in today’s society, I generally have faith in America and its people. It’s the folks who claim to lead us and know what is best for others that I find troubling, though frankly quite entertaining. Let’s start with Thanksgiving shopping. We reached epic proportions of madness this past holiday season when Black Friday began on Thursday. Why anyone needs to shop at 3am is beyond me, but that’s what retailers tell us we wanted. I’m of the belief that little good happens after 2am, so why would anyone be looking for a new pillow or the latest video game at that ungodly hour? Need further evidence of the madness? How about a shopper in one store using pepper spray as the crowd control gadget of choice! I wonder if the store in question sold pepper spray? Who would even think to bring pepper spray into a store? And why, pray tell, are stores drastically under-stocked, causing people to fight for sale items? And isn’t the whole idea behind gift giving to inspire peace on earth and good will towards man? I guess the meek will inherit the earth only after the ninja consumers are through with it. As for anyone looking to inherit the earth or perhaps a park, look no further than those marching under the banner of Occupy Wall Street. I walked down to Zuccatti Park a few weeks before the park was cleaned out and, aside from being quite underwhelmed, I couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for the ’60s. Full disclosure: The first amendment is my personal favorite. Granted, I started kindergarten in the very late ’60s so all I really know about this time is what I learned about them in the ’70s, but the protests seemed rather fun. But the poor folks of Occupy Wall Street don’t seem to be making quite the

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same impact as their brethren of the ’60s. While they relish their poverty, they seem to lack any clear indication as to what they actually want. Sure, they disrupt the life of men and women going to and from work, but they fail to really annoy or get the attention of the so-called 1 percent, which makes the protests particularly awkward. As far as I can tell, the Occupy Wall Street protestors question wealth-creation and dislike material achievement. Be that as it may, I was hoping for some creativity from this group. Where is the music and eloquence that the ’60s gave us? I think of Blowing in the Wind when I think of the war protestors of the ’60s, but I’m thinking Gimme Shelter might be the anthem for the Occupiers. There’s another big difference: The protests from the ’60s gave rise to great leaders and ideas; today’s protesters have no leaders and no clear message. It’s no wonder the message is muddled in today’s society; there is no expectation of coherent expression. Heck, just tune into CSPAN or any political television advertisement to see what I mean. Today’s lessons on social commenting are lost on the cable TV generation where the loudest voice (or drummer if you’re “occupying” something) wins the argument. Tweeting, talk radio and distortions from the left and right have reduced intellectual discourse in our country. To make the point, here’s a quick quiz: Who said, “We need a leader not a reader”: A) the president of the illiterate society; B) a candidate for the United States presidency or C) a character portraying the fictional US president in the Simpson’s movie. If you said, all of the above, that would be acceptable. I always thought reading well aided in leading well. Thanks to the Kindle and the Nook, book burning thankfully is far too complicated these days.

Ronald S. Bergamini shares his wry outlook on life in the BC ’burbs. He can be reached at ronb@actioncarting.com.

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