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Contents Features 14 Strategies For A Successful Year 18 Nine Ways To Strengthen Your Marriage Lifestyles 22 Lifestyle Buzz

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Health & Fitness 36 Profiles In Beauty, Health & Fitness 42 Tips For Healthier Joints 46 Stand Up! Sitting Can Be Bad For You 48 Activities For Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s

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f you really want to be successful this year you have to change the way you think about things, break old habits, put some real boundaries in place and tap into your determination, says Vickie Milazzo, author of the New York Times bestseller, Wicked Success Is Inside Every Woman.

“It is possible to create a life that excites and energizes you,” she says. “But first you have to make a conscious choice to step out of your old, unfulfilling one. And it’s a choice you have to make over and over again — if you don’t your old patterns will suck you back in.”

To achieve success you have to cultivate a new, resourceful mindset. She offers nine strategies that can help you do exactly that in 2012: Break the feel-good addiction Remember, where you focus is where you’ll yield results. And because we like to feel good, we gravitate toward what’s easy instead of what’s productive. We major in minor accomplishments, wasting time surfing the Internet, watching TV, or hanging out on Facebook.

“It’s time to let go of time-sucking distractions,” says Milazzo. “The more superficial things you engage in the more superficial your life and accomplishments will be. So the next time you have a break at work or the next time all the kids are January - February 2012

out of the house, instead of checking your email, Facebook or texts, use the time to take a step toward achieving one of your goals.”

Stop being the Chief Everything Officer Don’t say “Yes” by default. It’s a hard lesson to learn but in order to be successful, you have to understand that by saying “no” to some things you will have the time and energy to say “yes” to the right things.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and pulled in every direction you won’t be able to lead yourself, much less anyone else.

“Stop committing your energy to every person or situation that demands it,” advises Milazzo. “You need to set your own expectations of what you want to accomplish. Don’t let your career or life take a backseat to everyone else’s. Yes, you have responsibilities to others. But you’ve also got a responsibility to yourself.”

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understand that to accomplish any project you can’t expect to do it all at once.

“This is often why our New Year’s resolutions don’t work out,” notes Milazzo.

“You say, ‘I am going to lose 20 pounds!’

And then you implement a new exercise regimen — or heck, just start actually exercising — and after two days of no weight loss you get discouraged. You aren’t going to achieve your goals over night. You have to work at it every day. Commit to doing something big every day towards that project or goal and you’ll reach it. Keep working out regularly and slowly but surely you’ll see the results. Find something you can improve and start improving it — one bite, one step, one day at a time.”

Stop hanging with the biggest losers When you choose to participate in negative behaviors they rub off on you. Think about it this way: If you’re struggling to achieve a goal, you shouldn’t hang out with someone else who is struggling to achieve that same goal. If you want to be great at golf, you don’t hang out with a bad golfer.

“Successful people tend to hang out with other successful people, not with losers who whine about someone else’s success,” says Milazzo. “Stick with the winners. The view from the top is meant to be shared. Find someone who’s already there to share it with, not someone who’s never seen it.”

Expand what you’re willing to believe about yourself If you see yourself as powerless that’s what you will be. Anytime you find yourself entertaining doubts or trying to limit what you think is possible, remind yourself of your past successes. Let them infuse you with confidence and bolster your resolve.

“Believing you can do it — whatever ‘it’ is — is 90 percent of the win,” assures Milazzo. When you expand what you’re willing to believe about yourself, you can transform who you are and what your life looks like.”

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Don’t wait for conditions to be perfect Along the way to becoming successful, you may have to redefine what success looks like for you. Conditions will never be perfect – there will always be something muddying the water, even if it’s just a little muddy.

“The real challenge is accepting that you have to keep on giving your best even when things aren’t perfect,” says Milazzo. “Misguided perfectionism can keep you from stepping out and going for what you want. Perfectionism can also rob you of the enjoyment of experiences.

Distinguishing what does and doesn’t require perfection is the hallmark of successful people.”

Surround yourself with as many successful mentors as possible Inept coaches don’t fail to help you — they help you to fail. Look around you for others whose work you admire and model yourself after them instead.

“Get out of the rut of your own habits,” advises Milazzo. “Take your advice from people with a proven positive track record.

Accepting the leadership of others does not make you less capable of achieving your goals. It actually boosts your abilities.

Don’t be afraid to ask for advice. And when you get good advice, don’t be too proud to follow it.”

Regenerate your passion for work Do you remember why you wanted the career you have? There aren’t many jobs that offer easy hours and easy money, so that probably wasn’t it. It was probably the love you had for the profession whether you get to help people everyday, use your creativity, crunch numbers or whatever your passion is. Tap back into the frame of mind you had when you were just starting out. Ask yourself, What can I do to become passionate about work again?

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f you’ve been married for more than a few weeks, you know that romance and roses are only part of what makes up a marriage. If you really want to live happily ever after, you must put daily thought and work into your relationship with your spouse.

“I believe that many marriages simply deteriorate because couples allow their relationships to run on ‘autopilot,’ but still expect them to stay healthy and exciting,” explains Todd Patkin, author of the book Finding Happiness: One Man’s Quest to Beat Depression and Anxiety and — Finally — Let the Sunshine In. “But the truth is, like everything else in life, relationships don’t work that way. We must learn to put as much effort into our marriages as we do in trying to succeed professionally or keeping our gardens, houses, or cars looking top shelf.”Furthermore, Patkin asserts that a happy marriage is the cornerstone of a happy life — if your marriage isn’t good, you’re going to have trouble feeling fulfilled in other areas as well.

“When you let your marriage just ‘sit,’ it’ll eventually get rusty and break down, just like your car would,” Patkin points out. “And that’s a terrible tragedy. We all should have been told growing up that you do have to work on your marriage every day, too, if you want it to stay exciting and great.”

Patkin offers nine tips for a happier marriage.

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Recommit yourself to your marriage every single day Believe it or not, your marriage vows weren’t a one-time deal. No, you and your spouse probably aren’t going to stand in front of your loved ones and recommit yourselves to one another on a regular basis. But if you want to cultivate a strong and happy marriage, you should start each morning by making a renewed personal commitment to keeping your relationship healthy and rewarding.

“People work on their cars, their houses, and their gardens on a regular basis,” Patkin points out. “And just as these things need regular, constant attention to thrive, so does your marriage. Don’t let your enthusiasm for working on your relationship be short-lived. In order to give your marriage regular tune-ups, start by remembering what you said you’d do when you made your vows: Love your spouse. Honor her (or him!). Cherish her.

Comfort her. Remain faithful to her. And do these things in good times and bad, in sickness and in health — every day of your marriage.”

Evaluate where your selfworth comes from With very few exceptions, we human beings tend to base our sense of self-worth on the things that are most important to us. It’s common to hear people proudly say, “I’m a financial advisor,” or, “I’m the manager of my division at work,” or even, “I drive a Cadillac!” But how often do you hear, “I am the world’s luckiest husband,” or, “I have the best family in the whole wide world”?

“I understand all about being proud of your career accomplishments and of other things in your life, but I truly believe that the happiest couples draw a lot of their selfworth from their relationship with each other,” Patkin asserts. “So please assess where your marriage really falls right now on your list of personal accomplishments.

Are you consistently relying on something other than your marriage, like your job, to make you feel good about yourself?”

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Verbalize to your spouse the things you love and appreciate about him or her Did you know that the things you think about and talk about influence how you experience the world around you? So why not spend time thinking about how great your spouse is and then verbalizing those thoughts? Start by reminding yourself of all of the reasons why you fell in love in the first place, and then list how much more wonderful your partner has gotten since your marriage. Also, tell her (or him!) how much she means to you, how much you love her, and how beautiful she is ten times a day.

“No one will ever say that they hear such compliments about themselves too many times,” Patkin promises. “And not only will this make your partner feel great in the moment, but consistently complimenting one another is the single greatest longterm vitamin you can each give to one another for your marriage. Verbalizing such compliments to your spouse is especially important today because most of us have a tendency to dwell on our mistakes while disregarding all of the things we do right.

And we don’t normally hear compliments from our kids, our coworkers, or even our friends either, so over time, we start to feel small and unhappy. Thus, as a spouse, it is your responsibility to continue to make your wife or husband feel as great about her or himself as possible.”

Acknowledge the little things your spouse does, and return the favor In a similar vein, constantly perform small but meaningful acts for your spouse, and don’t be surprised if he or she starts to do the same for you. For example, if your wife hates unloading the dishwasher, make a point to get into the kitchen and put away the dishes first. It shows your spouse that you are paying attention and that you care — and that is truly priceless!

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The triple distilled Tullamore Dew whiskey is a unique blend of three types of Irish whiskeys; pot still, malt and grain, aged in specially seasoned oak casks. It has recently won five awards at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. www.tullamoredewusa.com.

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nstead of being oh-so-practical all the time, seek out a signature piece — ­ a unique dress, coat or pair of shoes that is so out of the ordinary you’ll want to wear them everyday.

And if you do find a show-stopping piece that is worth investing in, do the math — that is the cost per wear — sometimes it may be a good time to splurge for the long-term value.

Yes, the Cartier watch, the Hermes handbag or the Chanel jacket can last a lifetime. But you can always take the less expensive route to signature style. Keep your eyes open when you shop the stores and browse online. Go for one great look.

Here are a few statement pieces that may get your attention (and everyone else’s) - taking you from basic, boring and so hoho-hum to fun, fabulous and va-va-voom all year long.

A statement dress It’s a good idea to have at least one of these in your closet. Having at least one “go-to” dress that you love to wear year after year (to different parties of course!) is a wardrobe must-have. This season, choose a special cocktail sheath in all-over lace to make a stunning entrance to any festive occasion. Shiny sparkly sequin dresses can January - February 2012

also be standouts at galas.

A statement pair of shoes Step out in a pair of haute heels. Shoes can set the tone for the whole outfit. The shoes that are getting all the raves this season are pumped up with platforms, glazed with exotic skins and studded with jewels.

Over-the-knee boots with stiletto heels are definitely investment pieces that will work with your wardrobe for years.

A statement jacket Check out the new leather jackets. Yes, dressing up or down has never been easier.

With the new burnished metallic leathers out there, it’s easy to do. Team with a frilly ruffled shirt and pencil skirt for dressier outings or with jeans and T-shirts for casual days. This is one place you will not want to skimp on price, however. Soft and supple are the key words, nothing stiff -- ever!

A statement clutch We all have to lug around the totes during the workweek, but come the weekend,

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it’s time for clutching something a little more frivolous. I love Nicolas Ghesquiere’s white leather clutch in winter white for Balenciaga, but for almost $1,000, I’m going to have to pass this time around. I think perhaps something else in leopard print with feathers ...

A statement ring or cuff You’ll find a huge selection of chunky cocktail rings in all shapes and sizes, most with adjustable bands. No ring sizes to worry about. Just slip on and blast a little bling with your outfits.

Another no-brainer way to add instant signature style to your wardrobe is the

statement cuff. This bracelet is best when big and bold, whether in metallic gold and shimmering with crystals or in a dramatic, dark hematite pewter that wraps and twists around the wrist. A lot of wow factor for a little price!

A statement coat Find an evening coat that is over-thetop. Look for drama in colorful furry, knee-length jackets, a wonderful printed brocade blazer or a glittering velvet wrap that ties in front. You may not want to take this one off even after you arrive at the party! ∆

NINE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE— From 20 you’ve noticed and that you appreciate this Don’t let resentment build expression of your partner’s love,” Patkin When you live in fairly close quarters suggests. “Never let small acts go unno- with another human being, it’s inevitable ticed. Saying thank you — and accompany- that sooner or later you’re going to annoy ing it with a heartfelt hug or kiss — starts a each other. While it’s not a good idea to cycle of giving and getting. It’s when you nit-pick with your spouse each and every don’t acknowledge your spouse’s efforts time you feel a teeny bit put out, it’s also that he or she will begin to feel taken for unhealthy to let issues and negative feelgranted and ignored. And usually, things ings build up and fester. will only go downhill from there.”

“Always, always make it a priority to keep the lines of communication open,” Learn and then do what Patkin advises. “Even if you have to go makes your spouse feel for a walk to clear your head first, be most loved sure to express your grievances in a calm, Don’t assume you know what makes constructive way — preferably before you your spouse feel the most loved. “While go to bed angry. Also, remember that this any expression of love is, of course, a good is a two-way street. When your spouse is thing, the fact is that we all feel loved in upset with you, make every effort not to fly different ways. So it is important that you off the handle and to fairly consider what find out what makes your spouse feel the you’re hearing. Marriage does involve most loved,” advises Patkin. “πSimply compromising and modifying your behavask the question, ‘What have I done in the ior for another’s well-being — and believe past that made you feel the most special?’ me, your mutual happiness is worth it.”

Some people might want a date night.

Take responsibility and stop Others might need to be told verbally that trying to fix your partner they are the greatest. It’s always a good idea to ask your spouse what makes him There’s a lot of finger pointing going on or her feel most loved — and then include in marriages. After all, it’s easy to identify those actions or words into your regular and list all the ways someone else is getrepertoire. You’ll notice a big difference… ting it wrong. (Plus, it just feels good to be and you’ll probably find that your spouse “right.”) But how much good does all of reciprocates, too.” this complaining and accusing really do?

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After you finish berating your spouse for yet another of his or her supposed failings, does the quality of your life actually change? Probably not. According to Patkin, it’s time to take a break from blaming and instead work on yourself. While both partners do need to be willing to compromise in order to help the other, it’s always best to look at how your own behavior could improve before you try to change your spouse’s.

“The more time you spend trying to change your spouse, the less time you have for improving yourself,” Patkin points out. “As far as I know, there has never been such a thing as a ‘perfect’ husband or wife! And I bet that when you begin to take responsibility for areas in which you may have been dropping the ball, the dynamic of your marriage will change.

Perhaps your spouse has been trapped in a cycle of negativity that has been fed by your own less-than-helpful attitude. And remember, people unconsciously begin to mirror the people they spend the most time with. This happens for the good as well as for the bad! So if you start working on yourself, your spouse will most likely do the same.”

Figure out what your strengths are and play to them As much as possible, you and your spouse should each play to your strengths within your marriage and back away from your weaknesses. When you force yourself to do something for which you have little aptitude, you only frustrate yourself and, by extension, the people with whom you live.

“I’ve learned that it’s definitely a good idea to ask your spouse for help or pay to have the job done if neither of you feels confident,” Patkin says.

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Did you know that large earrings make a nose look smaller? Or that silver hoops cool down a ruddy complexion? Or a pair of gold button earrings warm up pale skin tones?

“There are few accessories that can have as much effect on the face as a pair of earrings,” says health and beauty expert, Deborah Chase, author of “Terms of Adornment: The Ultimate Guide to Accessories.” “Round or square, plain or fancy earrings bring light, color and movement to the face. They are the perfect finish to a look, adding balance, polish and personality.” And who wouldn’t want more of that?

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Tips For Buying The Right Bag

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f there is one fashion accessory we love to buy, it’s a handbag. But according to Amy Goodman, style expert and author of “Wear This, Toss That!,” we sometimes wear them all wrong.

Here are some tips from Goodman for buying the right bag: • Your bag shape and body shape shouldn’t match. If you’re tall and thin, consider an unstructured, slouchy bag. If you’re round and curvy, get a structured style. Think opposite for a beautiful balance. And if you’re average all around, lucky you — you can sport any style. Be sure to try on your bag in front of a mirror.

It’s a must.

• The bag should hit your assets. If you have hips, make sure the bag hits above or below, but not at your hip. If you are busty, the bag should hit below the bust.

If you are petite, your bag should go no lower than your waist, or you’ll appear to be all bag and no body! Tall? Celebrate your stature with a long bag that hits just below the hip.

• Consider your bag’s main functions.

Will you wear it to work? Are you a mom on the go? Do you need a bag to carry you through a weekend or simply to hold a compact, lipstick and ID for a special evening out? Do you dig pockets or just one

main compartment? The answer to these questions will determine the size, style and durability of your bag. A small crystal clutch won’t likely hold a work file.

• What specific bags work for tall women? Goodman suggests buying medium to larger unstructured bags and bags with long straps, as long as the purse isn’t tiny.

“You can play with volume,” she says. She cautions taller women about top handle bags with a strict frame and rigid edges, which produce a stark overall look and create too many angles when juxtaposed against a tall frame. Instead, she recommends a rounded or trapezoid satchel with soft curves to better balance your look.

• Petite women should think proportionally smaller, and not venture bigger than a medium-size bag, says Goodman.

“With your body type, bag shape is less of an issue, so you can embrace a round or slouchy bag.” Bags that don’t work for petite women include overly long body bags and enormous bag-size satchels. “A too-big bag will envelop you entirely,” she says.

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Dr. John N. Kallis is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 25 years experience.

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Tips For Healthier Joints

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ealthy joints make for happy people.

If you’re someone who suffers from a bum knee or a sore shoulder, you know the frustration that’s involved when your joints give out and pain sets in.

The good news is that there is a lot you can do to keep your joints strong and healthy so you can stay active, energized and injury-free all year long. Here are seven points about joints that will save you time, money and aggravation: LOSE WEIGHT The more fat you lug around the more stress to your joints. Every pound you lose equates to four pounds less pressure on your knees. Best advice? Don’t diet. Eat real food in modest amounts, including lots of fruits and vegetables.

CROSS TRAIN

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pating in a mix of sports you enjoy — you avoid the kind of single-sport repetitive motion that can cause joint problems over time. Cross training helps you develop muscles in areas untouched by your primary sport, and strong muscles help stabilize and protect your joints. If you’re uncertain about a good cross training complement to your sport, do yoga. It’s an ancient and magnificent way to keep your joints strong, flexible and spacious.

LUBRICATE Joints have juices: lubricating fluids that allow your joints to move with more ease and less stress. To activate those juices, start your exercise routine with a gentle five- to 10-minute warm-up, and gradually increase your effort. Another good way to self-lube is water, water and more water — or its fluid equivalent — to the tune of six to eight glasses a day.

STRENGTH TRAIN Joints need protection. Your muscles, tendons and ligaments are designed to protect your joints, but if they’re weak, they can’t do the job. It’s YOUR job to get them strong and flexible, and the best way to do that is a well-designed, well-executed strength-training program that includes stretching. Get a trainer, read a book or take a class, but do something! If you do nothing, over time you will become weaker and weaker, and your joints will suffer.

fitness equipment. Muscle imbalance also contributes to joint problems. Typically, it’s the muscles you don’t see when you look in the mirror — hamstrings, rear deltoids, lower back, etc. — that are underdeveloped.

Make sure your strength-training program is balanced and works your upper and lower body and your back side, as well as your front side.

DON’T OVERDO IT Joints need tender care. If you jerk them around too much, or if you work them in ways they are not intended to go, they will rebel. Trying to lift too much weight, for instance, is a very jerky thing to do. So is overtraining — doing too much, too often — on muscles and joints not ready for the stress and strain. Learn to listen to your body. Understand the range of motion for joints. (Knees, for instance, are supposed to hinge, not rotate.) Never push past joint pain. Be kind to your joints, and they will serve you well.

GET BALANCED About 55 percent of all joint injuries involve the knee. Balance exercises promote leg strength and stability and protect the knee. There are many wonderful standing poses in yoga and tai chi that improve balance, and so does working out on a wobbly balance board, one of the trendier pieces of

FIGHT INFLAMMATION WITH FOOD The anti-inflammatory diet is a welldocumented way of eating that decreases disease-causing inflammation throughout the body, including the joints. It avoids foods that make inflammation worse — saturated fats, simple refined carbs — and emphasizes healthy fats, including olive oil and omega-3 fatty acid foods such as salmon, herring, sardines, flax seed and walnuts. Antioxidants such as Vitamin C (in foods, not supplements), selenium and carotenes are part of the anti-inflammatory diet, and so are bioflavenoids (quercetin and anthocyanidins) found in onions, kale, leeks, blueberries and red and black grapes. Ginger and turmeric are two spices that also fight inflammation. ∆

EARRING STYLE — From Pg. 31 “Unlike shoes, bags and hats, earrings never go out of fashion,” adds Chase. She suggests creating a wardrobe of earrings starting with universal styles such as pearls, diamond studs and small hoops in

gold or silver.

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of materials including ivory, amber, coral, gemstones, Bakelite and pearls for an earring collection that you will enjoy for a lifetime.”

And this season, jewelry designers are giving us plenty of different styles to add to our accessory stash — from huge hoops to shoulder-grazing tassel earrings. They are mixing metals — light and dark — black diamonds, oxidized silver and onyx with gold.

Here are Chase’s 10 tips for wearing earrings: • Slender, petite women need airy shapes.

• Larger earrings make the nose look smaller.

• Dome earrings de-emphasize a prominent nose.

• Pearls, turquoise, rubies, coral and garnets are flattering on brunettes.

• Emeralds, jade, sapphire, amethyst, silver, platinum and pale gold look especially good on redheads.

• Multicolored earrings brighten the complexion.

• The red glow of rubies and garnets and the fire of diamonds are flattering to all complexions.

• If your face is round, choose oval, asymmetrical or angular shapes rather than round earrings.

• Long faces benefit from broad-shaped earrings.

• Avoid drop earrings if you have a long face or a short neck. ∆

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Activities For Loved Ones With Alzheimer’s

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f you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you have a lot of responsibilities, ranging from cook to nurse to housekeeper to chauffeur, and more.

While those tasks aren’t always easy, you know how to handle doctors’ appointments and how to assist your loved one with getting ready for bed. Sometimes, it’s actually all the unscheduled time in between that presents one of the biggest challenges! Because many caregivers find the roles of “entertainer” and “social coordinator” to be the most difficult, they tend to shell out quite a bit of money for options like adult day care. But according to clinical social worker Nataly Rubinstein, it’s easier than you think to help your loved one to feel happy and fulfilled at home.

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a person who is suffering from memory loss,” says Rubinstein, author of the new book Alzheimer ’s Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver ’s Complete Survival Guide. “These individuals often appear to be disinterested… but that’s because there’s nothing productive for them to do!”

“It’s a sad but true fact that — at some point or another — most of us caregivers are guilty of succumbing to the ‘Let me do it for you, Honey’ syndrome. This is where we stop allowing the person with dementia to participate in activities that we feel will be tiring or difficult for them. (Another

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And soon, we’re struggling to occupy all of those unscheduled hours.”

The truth is, we all feel better when we have a goal to work toward and when we’re with other people. Caregivers know that, which is why they’re tempted to pay the high costs of day care. But Rubinstein promises that all it takes is a little time, patience, compassion, and creativity to bring fulfilling activities into the home.

“The most important thing to remember is to keep things simple, fun, and enjoyable — activities that are too challenging can lead to frustration and avoidance. When you’re planning activities, try to include as many of the ‘Six Ss’ as possible: structure, self-determination, success, stimulation, socialization, and security.”

• If your loved one is a handyman (or handywoman!), have him or her sort nuts, bolts, and screws, or organize a toolbox.

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seeds in paper cups, then water your plants and watch them grow.

• Pick up some mosaic tiles or cracked tiles. Use the pieces to decorate garden pots or vases that you already own.

• Collect spools of sewing thread and ask your loved one to sort them by color.

• Start a rock garden. Take a walk with your loved one and encourage her to pick up pebbles that look interesting.

• Buy some goldfish. Your loved one can count them, watch them swim, and feed them every day.

• Pick up paint-by-numbers and coloring books.

• Remove buttons from old clothes and sort them by size, color, or the number of holes.

• Cut out pictures of interest from old magazines, or choose a “color of the day” and cut out pictures of things that are that color.

• Clip and organize coupons. you can

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• Go to the bank and exchange a tendollar bill for smaller bills and change. Ask your loved one to count the money and sort it. You could also ask her to sort coins if you have a loose-change drawer.

• Go to a travel agency and pick up some brochures (or download them from the Internet). Look through them with your loved one and plan a “trip” that he would enjoy.

• Show your loved one how to clean, dry, shine, and sort silverware.

• Have your loved one place towels in the dryer and fold them once they’re dry.

Before you proceed full-steam ahead with any of these activities, there are a few things that Rubinstein says you should keep in mind.

“No activity should go on for more than fifteen minutes unless it is enjoyable, and if it’s causing distress or boredom, stop immediately! Helping your loved one to

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stay happy and busy should not be about power struggles. Choose activities that fit the patient’s interests.”

Rubinstein points out that it’s important to be careful with your approach. If a patient feels that he is being bullied or forced into doing something, he might become belligerent or refuse — even if he might otherwise enjoy the activity.

“Instead of saying, ‘It’s time for your walk,’ try saying, ‘Honey, I love when you come with me on our walks — I feel so

much safer when you’re with me. Maybe we can look for some flowers to pick and put them in a vase when we get back home,’” she suggests.

“Ultimately, you’ll be surprised by how much enjoyment your loved one — and you — can get out of such simple activities,” Rubinstein concludes. “Be creative and remember that the key is to make the patient feel important, needed, and productive, and not like a burden. There are many happy hours ahead of you!” ∆

NINE WAYS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MARRIAGE — From Pg. 29 kids, responsibilities, and life in general you were both in the infatuation period tend to get in the way of your relationship of your relationship: Bring home flowers with your spouse. The two of you stop or other small gifts. Plan a special date doing fun things with only one another, night. Get tickets to the reunion tour of and it’s easy to go weeks at a time with- a band you and your spouse loved when out having any serious conversations that you first began dating. Basically, get back don’t revolve around work, money, or kids. to the essence of how you fell in love in That’s why it’s imperative to set aside time the first place!”

“I hope that once you begin celebrating, to date your spouse.

“Vow to take the time to invest in the respecting, and loving your spouse, as romantic part of your relationship,” Patkin well as prioritizing your marriage every advises. “It may not seem important, but day, you’ll find that the whole dynamic this is the cornerstone of a good marriage. of your relationship changes,” Patkin Without that so-called ‘spark,’ the other concludes. “I hope that you’ll begin smilparts of your life, like work and kids, will ing more, feeling better, and experiencing suffer too. Try to act like you did when more ‘spark.’ ∆ Alpine - Center Hall Colonial • Spectacular Brick Manor • 7 Bedrooms • 61/2 Baths • Chef’s Delight Kitchen • Home Theater • 3 Fireplaces • 1 Acre Lot • Cul De Sac • 3+ Attached Car Garage

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s the job market recovers, a unique phenomenon is beginning to happen and it could cost you money.

“As people who have been looking for work a long time start to get back into the workforce, many of them are so happy just to get a job that they sometimes accept a lower salary than they have to,” says Bill Humbert, author of RecruiterGuy’s Guide to Finding a Job. “Some employers feel that they can probably get away with a lowball offer, and many job hunters will grab it just so they can have a job. The truth is there are ways to get the job and still get what you want.”

Humbert isn’t a career coach, but his expertise comes from working the opposite side of the job stream as a recruiting consultant for corporations. He knows how companies calculate salary, and how to judge their thresholds. His advice for job hunters includes: Don’t Offer Salary Requirements When you are asked to include salary requirements with your resume, that is typically a company’s first screen, and it can be used against you. I’ve seen people agonize over what to reveal, because they are afraid of pricing themselves out of a good job. My advice is to simply put “Open” in that spot.

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call you. If in the interview you’re asked what you made at your last job, reply by asking about the range for the one you are applying. You’d be surprised how managers or human resource representatives will tell you.

Don’t Give Away Too Much In many job applications, an employer will ask for your salary history. It is perfectly acceptable to write “Willing to discuss at appropriate time during interview process” and leave those numbers blank. Writing down those numbers pigeonholes you, and reduces your negotiation power.

Don’t Negotiate Salary That’s right. Don’t negotiate salary in the interviews. Instead, negotiate when you’ll give them your salary requirements. When they ask you for that figure, tell them you don’t know what you’d require until you have a clear picture of the job requirements and potential for advancement over the next five years. After you have that information, and you’re asked again for that number, respond by asking to go through what I call your “impacts” – areas of your job that directly impact the company’s bottom line. This

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discussion will allow you to demonstrate what you bring to the table. At the end of that discussion, simply tell them that you are very interested in the position, and that you’d seriously consider any offer they’d like to make.

Keep Networking Once you have a job offer, it’s not a done deal until you accept it. Until that happens, keep networking and looking for jobs. It may give you valuable market-worth data about the position you’ve been offered. It may also be a safety net in case something goes awry between the time you receive an offer and the time you accept it.

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Accepting the Offer Once an offer is given, you have the right to ask for a clarification on it. Asking “Is there any flexibility in this offer?” may help to open a discussion of increasing the offer.

If it does, don’t expect a large boost in base pay, but rather, an extra week of paid vacation, a signing bonus or other such perks.

Remember that they are interviewing you because they need to fill that position.

It’s important to the company to have someone in that job, and while they are considering you, they aren’t doing you a favor. They need what you have to offer, so you should get the best offer out of them that is possible.” ∆

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STRATEGIES FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR — From Pg. 16 ahead going in an unexpected direction,” advice — and listen to it,” advises Milazzo. says Milazzo. “Your passion might lead you “We need to thrive, not just survive. To somewhere else. You’ll know passion when have healthy, exciting and fulfilling relayou’ve found it because you’ll feel amaz- tionships with others, we must first have a ingly engaged and energetic. Desire will healthy, exciting and fulfilling relationship become energy and you’ll have plenty of it with ourselves. Don’t be so busy taking to create your new life — your real life.” care of others that you forget to take care of yourself. You can’t be your best self if Take care of yourself first you’re not your own self.”

If you stepped back and looked at your “There’s no reason why 2012 can’t be daily routine objectively, as if it were hap- your biggest, boldest, most successful pening to your best friend, what would be year yet,” says Milazzo. “But for that to your advice? Slow down? Take a few deep happen you have to match your big goals breaths? Spend a few moments enjoying with some real changes. You have to take one day before another day crashes in with on a successful mindset that doesn’t take new demands? ‘no’ or ‘I can’t’ or ‘I’m too tired’ for an “We need to give ourselves such loving answer.” ∆ DO’S AND DONT’S FOR PROPOSALS — From Pg. 25 only. Asking in front of a crowd is not any you accidentally throw it away. girl’s idea of romantic.

DO DON’T Pick a special spot. Whether it’s the Hide the engagement ring. Whether it’s place of your first date or kiss, or scenic location, where you propose is the main in food or champagne, it’s risky to hide the ring. Plus, it’s cliché. Most every girl detail everyone will ask about. dreams of the day when her man will drop DO Have a friend waiting in the wings to to one knee and pop open that little box. capture the engagement on film and in Don’t rob her of that moment.

DON’T pictures. It’s a moment that can never be Complicate things. Now that I’ve trashed recreated! You’ll both treasure the look of surprise and delight on your faces for your idea of hiding the engagement ring, I must caution against going too far in the years to come. other direction. Creativity is great, but make DO Celebrate with friends after it’s official. sure the offer is the main event.

DON’T Whether it’s dinner, a party or phone calls, Drink and propose. Even the most confiyour friends will be happy that you shared the news directly with them -- not on a dent groom-to-be will feel his heart pounding through his chest right before he pops generic post on Facebook. the question. While some liquid courage DON’T Make it a public spectacle or a family af- might be tempting, it may also reduce her fair. Engagements should be intimate mo- perceived sincerity of your affections if you ments between the soon-to-be betrothed slur through the proposal. ∆

SHOPPING FOR GAS FIREPLACES, INSERTS — From Pg. 35 fireplace: Warmth, an attractive focal point louvers — the slanted grill that’s above or for a room, or both? below the firebox that helps circulate warm Models with more BTUs (British Ther- air into the room. Louverless models typimal Units) offer more heat. Also look at cally look cleaner and more streamlined, January - February 2012

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but offer little heat circulation.

Including installation, a new gas insert can cost $2,500 to $4,500.

Actual installation takes about half a day if an existing gas line is available to the fireplace.

Among the best-selling brands are Fireplace Xtrordinair, Kozy Heat and Valor.

Other major fireplace, stove and insert brands include Lennox Hearth Products, Vermont Castings and Monessen.

Lennox Hearth Products offers a detailed shopping guide with online glossary at www.lennoxhearthproducts.com.

Gas logs give the look of a full fire for a lot less — $300 to $600. These logs are

a popular option for otherwise unused fireplaces.

“But their heat goes up the chimney,” Heller said. “They look great but they’re not energy efficient. They cost about $1 to $1.50 an hour to operate.”

Incentives, tax credits or rebate programs can help with those costs. Contact your local natural-gas provider or fireplace-insert seller for more details.

Regardless of what’s powering the flames, there’s something magical about a glowing fireplace on a cold winter night.

A fireplace brings family together. People like to sit around the fire and relax. It adds a lot more to a room than warmth. ∆

STAND UP — From Pg. 47 Whether they be corporate workers or students, most who sit for a living have learned by experience about the posture and back pain risks of sitting for long periods. But the fact is that we also burn 60 more calories an hour when standing versus sitting. (That’s roughly 500 calories for every eight-hour workday.) A study from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington found that within eight months of starting sedentary office work, people gained an average of 16 pounds. Combine that with the increased LPL levels and it is no wonder that our sedentary hearts are more like ticking time bombs.

Hamilton explained: “We know there’s a gene in the body that causes heart disease, but it doesn’t respond to exercise, no matter how often or how hard you work out.

And yet the activity of the gene becomes worse from sitting — or, rather, the complete and utter lack of contractile activity in your muscles. So the more non-exercise activity you do the more total time you spend on your feet and out of your chair.

That’s the real cure.”

So here’s what Hamilton and I recommend: • Stand up! Get up off your tush more often. If you usually take one break an hour, now take two -- if even for a short stretch or a drink of water down the cor-

ridor. I’m not trying to reduce productivity, but consider that a European Heart Journal study of 5,000 men and women found that those who took more breaks during the day were 1.6 inches thinner than those who did not.

• Redefine exercise as a lifestyle rather than just an activity. Redefine working out to include every portion of your day. Don’t just be fit; live fit.

• Stand when you talk on the phone.

Redefine your phone ring; download a ring tone that reminds you to get off your derriere. When the phone rings, it’s a sign not only that someone wants to talk with you but also that you need to stand up again.

• Lastly, consider allotting time (certain hours) in your day to stand up and work. Temporarily remove your chair from your sight for that period of the day. Move your computer to a waist-high counter, table or desk. Consider getting a stand-up desk; these desks are becoming more and more popular.

Leading the way are many personnel in the offices at Men’s Health magazine who have dumped their office chairs and are standing during their workdays.

It’s more proof to support this old adage: If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. ∆

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In every port you can explore the sites on your own or join a complimentary shore excursion.

We recently sailed along the Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest on the Amadolce, an elegant AMA Waterways riverboat.

The Amadolce The Amadolce, like most riverboats, is designed to navigate narrow river canals, tight locks, and low bridges. It is 360 ft. long, 38 ft. wide, three stories high, carrying up to 148 passengers.

The hub of life aboard is the Panorama Lounge, a spacious “living room” where you can savor complimentary espresso and cappuccino, have a cocktail, munch on freshly baked pastries, and enjoy nightly entertainment.

On the top level you’ll find the sun deck, the perfect place to enjoy refreshing river breezes and take in the passing scenery.

The ship also features an intimate lounge in the back, a small exercise room with a sauna, a library, and a shop with necessities and souvenirs.

Accommodations include 71 staterooms and 4 junior suites with floor-to-ceiling sliding French doors on the top two floors, and fixed picture windows on the lowest level. The recently refurbished rooms are modern and comfortable, appointed with plush bedding, built in closets and glassenclosed showers with multi directional jets. Every guest room is equipped with a sophisticated electronic system that offers movies, TV channels, music, and complimentary internet (with keyboard and mouse) and WiFi. The cruise fare is all inclusive except for bar drinks and special wines. You can enjoy complimentary champagne at breakfast and red and white wine at dinner. Almost every day there is some kind of celebration — Captain’s Welcome Aboard Party with

Photos: Stateroom, Panorama Lounge, Dining Room, Tenderloin with red wine reduction, Sacher Torte.

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champagne and red roses for the ladies, German beer and knockwursts in Regensburg, a bubbling glass of Kaiserspritzer in Bavaria, and a farewell toast under the stars in Budapest.

Other amenities include complimentary, unlimited bottled water, post cards mailed free of charge, walking shore excursions for different fitness levels, personal Quietvox systems, (a wireless devise used to hear the narration during guided tours), and cold or hot towels and drinks (depending on the weather) upon returning from shore excursions.

AMA Waterways, a privately owned US based company, is dedicated to delivering a great cruising experience. The operation is flawless and every detail is taken care of from the moment you step aboard until disembarkation.

Food Meals are served in the Restaurant; breakfast and lunch buffet style or a la carte, and elegant sit down dinners. There is open sitting so you can dine with new friends or enjoy a romantic night at a table for two.

In addition to the main breakfast and lunch there are smaller spreads in the lounge for early or late risers, and for those who don’t want to be tempted by the lavish buffets.

Dinner, paired with wines, is the main event. Menus are often inspired by the location — Bavarian buffet in Germany, schnitzel in Austria, goulash in Hungary, linzer cake on the way to Linz, and apple strudel and sacher torte in Vienna.

The menu also includes basic staples such as Caesar salad, grilled chicken, salmon and steak.

Cookies, desserts and finger sandwiches along with tea, coffee, and espresso are served in the afternoon.

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Melk Abbey in Austria.

Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna.

Entertainment Every night the lounge becomes a stage, where either the onboard musician plays everything from disco to romantic tunes, or visiting artists entertain with local music and folklore. We enjoyed two violinists and a guitar player in a virtuoso concert, and two Gipsy musicians who played table side at dinner.

ITINERARY Nuremberg, Germany Nuremberg, once a flourishing medieval metropolis, is a vibrant city with a charming old town area, cobblestone streets, and narrow alleys.

In the 1930s the city served as the hub of Hitler’s rallies, and after World War Two, the site of the famous Nazi trials. We visit the parade grounds where some of the gray buildings and cement bleachers are still standing in silent testimony to the chilling past. Today the area is a recreational park, and the streets where Nazis marched in lockstep are now named after Israel’s prime ministers David Ben Gurion and Yitzhak Rabin. Our tour also stops in front of the courthouse (still in operation) where the trials took place.

Regensburg, Germany Regensburg is a beautifully preserved storybook town, reminiscent of a Disney movie set.

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We start our walking tour at the iconic Stonebridge, a medieval arch bridge spanning the Danube and offering picture perfect views of the city skyline.

We continue along the winding streets, explore historic buildings and pass by “medieval skyscrapers,” decorative towers constructed to showcase their owners’ social standing.

We also visit the Cathedral, a medieval sandstone building recently restored to its original glory.

In the afternoon we visit St. Emmeram Palace, home of the Thurn and Taxis, the family that created the European Postal Service in the 15th century and operated it for over 350 years. The palace, built in the 1800’s in Rococo style, showcases original antique furniture and period décor. The treasury building next door houses decorative objects, jewelry, and weaponry from the family’s illustrious past.

For a quick bite we stop at the city’s oldest sausage kitchen (since 1135), and sample its famous finger-sized bratwursts.

Passau, Germany Passau is another Middle Age hub at the confluence of three rivers, the Ilz, the Inn, and the Danube. Following two devastating fires in the 1600’s, the city was rebuilt in the Baroque style. We explore the old city and the imposing St. Stephen Cathedral and admire the magnificent frescoes and stucco

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Parliament Building, Budapest. details that decorate the breathtaking interior. The cathedral is also home to a rare organ with almost 18,000 pipes.

Melk, Austria The morning is dedicated to a visit to Melk Abbey, a spiritual and cultural center for over 1,000 years. The highlight is a tour of the Melk Abbey, an active Benedictine monastery for over 900 years. The current building was constructed between 1701 and 1726 and is a monumental testimony to the master builders of the 18th century.

The baroque style ornate rooms and marble halls were used by royals who often visited the opulent abbey. A sweeping balcony at the edge of the building offers panoramic views of the Danube River and its fertile valley beyond. The highlight of the complex is the magnificent gilded church lavishly decorated with frescoes and gold leaf statues.

The Wachaw Valley, Austria The Amadolce follows the undulating Danube along verdant Wachaw Valley, Austria’s premier winemaking region. We pass by rolling hills and steep terraces laden with vineyards, ruins of long forgotten castles, storybook red roofed villages, and picture perfect churches.

Vienna, Austria We arrive at dusk for an overnight stay.

We join an optional (for a fee) Mozart and Strauss concert performed by the Vienna

Residence Orchestra, in an opulent palace luxuriously appointed with crystal chandeliers.

In the morning we drive along Ringstrasse, the circular avenue that hugs the imperial city. We pass by iconic Baroque buildings, parks, statues, museums, the opera building, and the Hoffburg Palace — the winter imperial residence. We continue on foot along pedestrian streets lined with designer shops, veering of the beaten path to explore the 18th century neighborhoods.

We have some free time to roam the bustling streets, stop at the Albertina Museum of Modern Art, and relax with a cup of coffee in a Viennese café.

In the afternoon we take an optional guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace, the summer playground of the Hapsburgs including its most famous resident, Maria Theresa. We visit some 40 rooms, including ballrooms and private chambers lavishly appointed with fine furnishings, Bohemian crystal chandeliers, gold leaf wall panels, and inlaid parquet floors. We also meander through the formal gardens.

Budapest, Hungary The last port of call is the majestic Hungarian capital, Budapest. The Danube divides the city in two parts: Buda and Pest.

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The hotel, owned by Groupa Posadas, Latin America’s leading hotel operator, combines architecture, lighting, music, dining, and service to create a unique guest experience. Live Aqua is an allinclusive resort, but it elevates the concept to a whole new level of sophistication and style.

The resort is designed to maximize the five senses. As you enter, you immediately notice the crisp, flowing design of the all-glass contemporary lobby, the faint gurgles of the crystal cube shaped fountain, a hint of aromatherapy wafting through the air, and soft soothing music that relaxes your very being. An Aqua staff member materializes from nowhere, clasps both hands, bows slightly, smiles and greets you, “In Lakech” — a mantra that embodies the Aqua experience: “Your wish – my wish.”

Accommodations The beachfront hotel features 371 rooms, including 36 standard suites ranging from 762 square feet to 4,000+ square foot presidential suites. All rooms have private balconies overlooking the aqua blue Caribbean as well as Aqua’s 8 interconnecting infinity pools, outdoor Jacuzzi, private cabanas, sun beds, swim-up pool bar, beach restaurant, and spa.

Many guestrooms feature ocean view bathrooms, all of which include marble tiles, oversized jetted bathtubs with separate shower area, Frette bath robes, and artisanal soaps. The rooms are well appointed with Egyptian cotton linens, Bose home theater systems, 32” TVs, 8-piece pillow menus, and minifridges with unlimited snacks, juices, and alcoholic drinks.

Guests can select from a botanical Aromatherapy menu featuring sensual flavors for different moods — from romance (exotic combination of black coconut and jasmine flowers) to tranquility (lemongrass Photos: Aqua Room, Garden of Senses, Siette Restaurant.

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or spearmint). Each night the turndown service leaves behind the aroma of your choice.

Premium rooms have access to the Aqua Club lounge, where continental breakfast, crudités, canapés, afternoon tea and an open bar are available at select times.

Dining One doesn’t typically associate gourmet cuisine with an all inclusive resort. However, Live Aqua quickly dispels this notion by elevating dining to an art form.

There are several indoor and outdoor restaurants all using organic ingredients from local suppliers. Azur, the resort’s fine dining restaurant, features seafood with Mediterranean influences and Latin accents. MB offers gourmet comfort cuisine blending Asian and Latin flavors with a hint of French cuisine.

After dinner, stop by the AKA Wine and Mezcal Bar to sample libations from the region’s largest collection of wine, tequila and mescal.

Guests can enjoy unlimited daily breakfast and weekend brunch buffets at Siete restaurant, “where pop art meets traditional Mexican cuisine.” The avantgarde Mexican and world cuisine buffet ranges from traditional egg stations to international and Mexican specialties.

Colorful full size murals throughout the restaurant celebrate seven Mexican pop culture icons, including artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

SPA Spa Aqua is arguably the most relaxing part of the Live Aqua experience. Their signature world-fusion spa treatments range from rejuvenating Mayan massages and hot stone massages to exclusive Mexican treatments, including chocolate or avocado body wraps, coffee exfoliations and the traditional Mayan temazcal.

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IM=X® Pilates opens in Englewood IM=X Pilates Studio, a modern training facility with an “Industrial Chic” flair, is opening in January at 155 North Dean St. in Englewood. Owner Kim DeFrancesco an IM=X Master Trainer, and her highly trained staff offer small classes on the IM=X Reformer as well as IM=X Mat, IM=X Tower, IM=X Ballet Bar, IM=X Cycle/Tower, IM=X Yoga and more. Kim has found that her clients benefit from the combination of strengthening, cardiovascular and lengthening exercises to develop long, lean muscles, improve posture, increase metabolism and add flexibility. Semiprivate and private training packages are available. Call for a free introductory session!

201-408-4466, www.imxpilatesenglewood.com.

Robert Oppenheimer Achieves Membership in GLOBAL Real Estate Network Robert Oppenheimer, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Fortune Properties and immediate past President of the Eastern Bergen County Board of REALTORS, was awarded the esteemed Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, joining a worldwide distinguished society of only 2,500 elite global real estate practitioners with expertise in working with international clients as well as serving the multicultural population in the United States.

201-816-8889, www.realty201.com.

LIVE AQUA in Cancun — From Pg. 65 and lavender aromatherapy waft through the treatment rooms to further relax the senses.

Enjoy an invigorating workout before your massage in the fitness center which houses state of the art kinesis equipment that utilizes the body’s natural movements. You can schedule your massage around noon, and have a special spa lunch featuring light, healthful delicacies served in the outdoor green Garden of Senses.

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Guests can also sign up for special mixology classes at AKA bar where they create locally-inspired drinks such as Watermelon Mojitos.

Outdoor activities include Sensorama, a multisensory experience where guests get in touch with their senses as they are led blindfolded through the hotel grounds and pools. Additional activities include yoga, Tai Chi, and Tai Chi rituals.

The Live Aqua experience is an unlimited feast for the senses, and definitely worth a visit. In fact, despite Cancun’s other attractions, you may not want to leave the hotel at all during your stay. www.feel-aqua.com. ∆

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Openings Michele Kolsky-Assatly Reaches $1 Billion Sales Mark Michele Kolsky-Assatly, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Fort Lee, has surpassed the $1 billion milestone in sales closed. Michele’s career includes years of shattering her own sales records and ranking as the company’s #1 agent for 16 consecutive years. She has connections in Japan, Dubai, Egypt and other countries, networking throughout the globe to find buyers for her local clients. Now, together with son Michael, Michele continues to reach phenomenal sales records helping sellers and buyers achieve the best values in the current market conditions.

201-310-6136, www.michelekolsky.com.

Iluminada Studio Relocates in Englewood Iluminada Studio, the Englewood salon offering the latest in beauty trends, has relocated to larger quarters at 98 Grand Ave. Let their professionals pamper you with services ranging from precision cuts to dynamic color, nails and full body waxing. Iluminada Studio also offers “sheitel” wig services and has a private room for those clients that require discretion during hair services.

They are conveniently open from Tuesday through Sunday. Private parking is available. Call 201-541-7300, visit them on Facebook or get more information at www.Iluminadastudio.com.

FROM NUREMBERG TO BUDAPEST — From Pg. 61 lined boulevards, the Parliament building, the Neo Gothic Parliament building, and the picturesque churches, and the Budapest city skyline.

At night we gather on the upper deck for Synagogue (second largest in the world).

We also pass by the Holocaust Memorial, a farewell sail, passing along the illuminatan assemblage of 60 pairs of bronze shoes ed Parliament building, historic bridges, and lining the river bank, commemorating the the Buda Hills walls. As the “Blue Danube” thousands of people shot at point blank into waltz plays in the background, we savor the the Danube by Hungarian Nazis. On the magical moment, sip Hungarian schnapps, Buda side we stop at the Fisherman’s Bastion and toast to our next AMA Waterways and take in panoramic views of the Danube, cruise. www.amawaterways.com. ∆ TIPS FOR BUYING THE RIGHT BAG — From Pg. 33 • Curvy women should look for me- will hit at the hip and make you look dium to larger bags with structure, form wider.” Also, curvy women should avoid and stiffer fabrics, according to Goodman. slouchy bags that look like cushioned Steer clear of bags with handles that barely pillows, round and duffle-shaped bags, clear the arm. “A shoulder bag with long structure-less satchels, oval handles and straps is no better because the bag’s body super thin chain straps. ∆

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NYC The Conrad New York in the Financial District A Conrad New York hotel is scheduled to open early this year at 102 North End Ave. in Manhattan’s Financial District. The new hotel will offer 463 luxuriously appointed guestrooms with magnificent views of the Hudson River. Renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer will operate three restaurants in the hotel. www.hiltonworldwide.com.

Winter Antique Show The Winter Antiques Show will feature objects exhibited by 75 specialists in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative art from antiquity through the 1960’s. January 20-29, 2012 at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street and Park Avenue. www.winterantiquesshow.com.

Upcoming Art Shows The Armory Show is the leading international art fair showcasing important artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries. March 8-11, 2012 at Piers 92 & 94. www.thearmoryshow.com.

The Art Show is the prestigious fine art fair organized by the Art Dealers Association of America featuring museum quality art and masterpieces from the nation’s leading dealers. March 7-11, 2012 at the Park Avenue Armory. (Gala March 6). www.artdealers.org.

Artexpo New York is an art trade show providing direct access to thousands of works from artists and publishers. March 22-25, 2012 at Pier 92. www.artexponewyork.com.

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American Ballet Theater Announces Spring Season

Photo: Fabrizio Ferri

The American Ballet Theater at the Metropolitan Opera House opens its 2012 Spring Season with a Gala Performance on May 14. Highlights of the new season include a new production of John Cranko’s Onegin and the NY premiere of Alexei Ratmansky’s The Firebird. Guest artists from the Royal Ballet, the Bolshoy, and the Berlin State Opera Ballet will also perform this season.

212-362-6000, www.abt.org.

Julie Kent and Marcelo Gomes in Onegin

Zubin Metha to conduct the NY Philarmonic in Bruckner’s concert Former New York Philharmonic Music Director Zubin Metha will conduct the orchestra in Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 from January 12 thru 14. It is Bruckner’s last completed symphony, and one of his greatest works. Tickets at 212-875-5656 and www.nyphil.org.

Paul Taylor Dance Company at Lincoln Center Photo: Tom Caravaglia

Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater from March 14 to April 1, 2012. The season will feature three NYC premieres, two revivals and other favorites. Gala Performance and dinner will take place on March 15. www. ptdc.org/tickets.

Amy Young in Three Dubious Memories

Exhibitions at the New York Botanical Garden The New York Botanical Garden presents its Caribbean Garden exhibition at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Jan 21 - February 26, and its annual Orchid Show, March 4 - April 22. 718-817-8700 and www.nybg.org.

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★★★

— the Record Top 10 Newcomer in NJ — ZAGAT 2011-2012

Dining at American Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge – 284 Center Ave., Westwood. HHH1/2 -The Record 6/11, Winner of 2011 Diners’ Choice-Open Table and Zagat listed 2011-12, this stylish restaurant features an upscale mix of new American and international cuisine. The creative menu offers nibbles, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and pasta in addition to entrée selections.

Favorite dishes include whole roasted fish, skirt steak, grilled quail and braised lamb shank. The thin-crust artisan pies are made with a variety of toppings. Lunch and dinner seven days, brunch on Sundays. Live jazz Thursdays. 201-722-8600.

ZAGAT Rated 2011-2012

Pearl Restaurant — 17 South Broad Street, Ridgewood. Pearl Restaurant, an intimate yet elegant addition to the Ridgewood dining scene, was voted Best BYO in Bergen County by the readers of Bergen Health & Life Magazine. The chef, who trained under Wolfgang Puck, was formerly with the River Cafe in Brooklyn. A new menu, featuring ingredients from local markets and farms, is offered every evening. Specialties include fresh oysters and mussels, Pearl’s 3 tier seafood tower, a large assortment of fish, risotto, crispy duckling, and grilled lamb chops. Homemade desserts include flowerless chocolate lava cake, bread pudding and various fruit tarts. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10 pm, Fri & Sat 4-11pm. BYOB. Reservations required. Parking next door. www. pearlridgewood.com 201-857-5100.

Fusion Session Bistro — 245 Maywood Ave, Maywood.

The decor may be understated, but the fusion cuisine menu is creative and impressive.

Some of the popular dishes are ancho New York strip, coriander crusted lamb chops, a large array of tapas representing the flavors of America, Asia and Europe and sushi, including the house specialty “Kiss of Fire” roll.

The house signature dessert, fusion frozen custard is available on weekends. There is January - February 2012

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Its Best Bergen County’s Best Kept Secret ! live music on Friday and Saturday. Session Bistro serves dinner Monday-Saturday, brunch on Sunday and they are also open for breakfast and lunch. BYOB. Parking on premises. 201-880-7810.0.

Italian Bistro Traditional & Modern Cuisine

Greek Taverna Mykonos — 238 Broadway (Rt. 4E.) Elmwood Park - The atmosphere and décor in this newly opened restaurant is reminiscent of a typical taverna. Rated ★★★ by the Record, Taverna Mykonos specializes in Hellenic cuisine, a melting of Greek and Mediterranean influences. The menu features healthy and seasonal selections including fresh fish, the highest quality meat and sun-loving fruits and vegetables. Greek

201.227.0008 172 Piermont Rd. Cresskill Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

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ZAGAT Rated — Excellent The Record — Top 5 for Atmosphere

Dining at Its Best

Distinctive Northern Italian Cuisine

products such as cheese, olive oil, herbs and spices highlight the cuisine. The full bar offers wines from Greece and the US. On-site parking. Serving lunch and dinner. 201-7039200. www.tavernamykonos.com.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Us! Open 7 Days

201-833-1897

Ample Parking

63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck www.amaroneristorante.net Introducing

Vicolo RISTORANTE

Fine Italian Cuisine

201-497-8777

20 22A Bi-State Plaza 216 Old Tappan Rd. Old Tappan, NJ www.vicoloristorante.com

Voted

BEST BYO in Bergen County

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Pearl Restaurant

American Nouvelle and Seafood Cuisine Serving Dinner Mon-Sat Reservations Required

201.857.5100 17 South Broad St. Ridgewood www.pearlridgewood.com BYOB January - February 2012

Italian Amarone Ristorante – 63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck. Rated Excellent by Zagat and in the “Top 5” for Atmosphere by the Record.

Amarone Ristorante serves distinctive Northern Italian specialties such as Osso Buco, Roasted Duck and many varieties of homemade pasta. The menu also features fresh fish, poultry, and beef. Owner Nick uses the highest quality ingredients and all dishes are made to order. The atmosphere is warm and hospitable and prices are moderate. Full bar service, ample parking.

Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner daily.

201-833-1897.

BV Tuscany — 368 Cedar Lane, Teaneck.

Awarded HHH The Record 3/11 and Zagat Rated 2011-2012, this is a cheerful, cozy restaurant specializing in the cuisine of Tuscany. In addition to traditional Italian selections, BV Tuscany offers popular house specialties such as filet mignon meatballs, lobster fra diavlo, crespelli, and osso bucco.

Many entrees are prepared tableside by the owner, Benny, who is a veteran of some of NYC’s most popular restaurants. Be sure to save room for the homemade zabaglione, bananas flambé, ricotta cheesecake or tiramisu. The staff is friendly and helpful and the cuisine features fine, artistically presented dishes at reasonable prices. Full bar and wine list, open for lunch Tues-Fri and dinner Tues-Sun. Reservations suggested on weekends. 201-287-0404. www. bvtuscany.com

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Dining at Café Italiano — 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs. The restaurant occupies the historic home of flamboyant 1920s NYC mayor, Jimmy Walker. The turn of the century architecture, combined with the fine Italian cuisine makes for a memorable dining experience. The menu features great selections, large portions and affordable prices.

From the hot and cold appetizers, to the pastas, risottos, chicken, veal, seafood, beef and lamb entrees, you will find every item uniquely prepared and presented. End your meal with a cappuccino or sinful dessert. A wine list at fair prices is also offered. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Available for private parties of up to 100 people. Ample Parking. Call 201-461-5041.

Lunch Mon-Fri • Dinner Daily • Takeout

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201-461-5041 • Open 7 days 14 Sylvan Ave. • Englewood Cliffs January - February 2012

Fontana di Trevi — 248 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia.

Once a popular restaurant across from Carnegie Hall, in Manhattan, Fontana di Trevi is now located in a warm and cozy space in Leonia. The owner, Andrew Calegari, formerly the manager of the NYC location, has brought the chef, and the pastry chef to the new restaurant. The menu features meat, seafood and pasta dishes from both the north and south of Italy. Specialties include caesar salad, prepared table side, pollo scarpariella, shrimp trevi and fritto misto. Be sure to save room for Pius VII, their signature dessert. Fontana di Trevi is open from 5-9:30pm Tuesday-Sunday.

BYO. 201-242-9040.

Il Mulino — 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont. “You don’t have to break the bank for top notch Italian fare at this charming Dumont eatery.”

All regular dinner entrées cost under $20 and Mondays thru Thursdays from 5 to 6pm the “Sunset Dinner” includes an appetizer, choice of soup or salad, entrée, fresh fruit and coffee or tea for $1395 - $1795. BYOB. Owner Jimmy, formerly of Cafe Italiano, will take care of you. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Party room up to 120. www.njdiningguide.com/ilmulino. 201-384-7767.

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Its Best black and white upholstery and chic table settings, Spasso has become a local favorite since opening in December 2009. The well crafted menu combines traditional favorites with modern day cuisine. There is a large assortment of imaginative starters. Some of the popular entrees are osso bucco, scallops, and many varieties of pasta. In addition, there is an extensive selection of daily specials. All dishes are made fresh from scratch. Save room for the house specialty dessert, brick oven apple pie pizza. Spasso Italian Bistro now serves cocktails and has a large, moderately priced wine list.

Open daily for lunch, dinner and takeout.

201-227-0008.

Vicolo Ristorante — 216 Old Tappan Rd (BiState Plaza) Old Tappan. Vicolo Ristorante is a new addition to Old Tappan’s dining scene.

This charming and intimate restaurant is ZAGAT RATED

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“When nothing but red meat will do, eat here and bring a seafood lover with you!”

The New York Times

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201-568-2616

495 Sylvan Ave. • Englewood Cliffs On and Off Premises Catering • Party Room www.AssemblySteakhouse.com

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Dining at HHH — The Record 3/11 Zagat Rated —2011-12

appointed with crisp linens and colorful oil paintings. The menu offers a fine selection of dishes such as wild mushroom soup, homemade ravioli, and Mediterranean Sea bass. The delicious desserts, made on the premises, include a delicate tiramisu. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun. Full bar. Catering. www.vicoloristorante.com. 201-497-8777.

Japanese

Fine Italian Cuisine from Tuscany Lunch Tue-Fri • Dinner Tue-Sun • Full Bar

201-287-0404

368 Cedar Lane, Teaneck www.bvtuscany.com

Kaname ­— 783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park.

Rated ★★★ by the Record, Kaname is a favorite spot for Japanese food lovers, offering an extensive menu of traditional dishes and unique sushi & sashimi specialties. Sit at the Sushi bar and watch your host George create the most imaginative items using the freshest ingredients. If you haven’t tried Sushi before, George will assist you with your order. Portions are generous, the staff helpful and friendly. Cocktails, wine and beer are available. Ample parking in rear. Lunch Tue-Fri, dinner Tue-Sun. 201-886-0080.

★★★ — the Record

KANAME Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Fabulous Sushi Bar

201-886-0080

783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park (Across from Winston Towers)

open Tue.-Sun. — Take-Out available

Koyama — 1034 River Road, Edgewater. After 81/2 years in Cliffside Park, Koyama has moved to a larger location in Edgewater.

The restaurant is a favorite of those who love authentic Japanese cuisine. In addition to many selections of sushi and sashimi, Koyama offers a large assortment of creatively prepared noodle dishes using the freshest ingredients. The popular shabushabu and sukiaki are cooked table-side.

Save room for their signature dessert, tempura ice cream. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner daily, takeout. 201-969-0202.

Introducing

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“ A Taste of Fusion” tapas • entrees • sushi dinner mon-sat brunch sun byob

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Oceanos Oyster Bar and Sea Grill — 2-27 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn (1 block off Rt 4W). Manhattan comes to NJ. Oceanos, features raw bar selections, whole Mediterranean fish and steakhouse specialties.

There is a sit-down bar offering a list of sophisticated cocktails and an inviting patio for outdoor dining. Open for lunch Sun-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun, and the kitchen stays

245 Maywood Ave., Maywood www.sessionbistro.com January - February 2012

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Its Best open late. www.oceanosrestaurant.com.

201-796-0546.

Spanish

HHH1/2

Meson Madrid — 343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park. Casual elegance and exquisite cuisine from the heart of Spain for over 30 years.

This highly rated restaurant specializes in exceptional paellas, mariscadas, as well as superbly prepared selections of lobster, seafood, veal and poultry. Lunch specials from $795. Available for private parties and corporate events. Full bar. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-1030pm, Fri & Sat 11am-1130pm.

201-947-1038.

The Record 6/11

SPECIAL Packages valid through Feb 29, 2012

Steaks and Seafood Assembly Steak House — 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs. Assembly Steak House is a favorite local dining spot among those who recognize and expect fine food, service, and ambience. Assembly prides itself on serving prime beef, fresh seafood, fish and daily specials. Enjoy a 16oz. Rib Eye Steak with baked potato, and soup or salad for only $1995. You can also order traditional Sushi dishes in the main dining room, or at the new Sushi Bar. Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch $2195. Happy hour 4-7pm MonThu, and 4-9pm Fri., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Sun-Fri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 5-10p. Party room. Off premises catering. www.AssemblySteakhouse.com.

201-568-2616.

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Authentic Italian homestyle cooking with the finest ingredients.

“Excellent” HHH — The Record

Best Value....

Even during these economic times, you Can Afford to Dine at Il Mulino!

2009

Turkish - Middle Eastern Samdan — 178 Piermont Rd., Cresskill. This casual, elegant restaurant has won the hearts of area residents and food critics alike.

Samdan offers mouth-watering appetizers, kebabs, a large selection of Turkish delights along with regional delicacies and daily specials. Lunch Specials Mon-Sat $1195, Early Bird Special Mon-Fri 4-6pm, 4 courses plus coffee $2195. Open 7 days. Sun-Thurs noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-10:30pm. Party Room for 80-100 persons. www.samdanrestaurant.com. 201-816-7343.

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Jim Lulani,

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1 BYOB #1 Best Affordable 1 Italian #1 Family Friendly

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Readers Choice

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FIRST PLACE ITALIAN

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Beautifully Renovated

Open 7 days

132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont

201-384-7767

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Extensive architectural renovations have created a modern showplace with soft rounded corners all finished in soothing ivory tones. Extraordinary 10-foot ceilings with soft cove lighting. Magnificent completely renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite surfaces and exquisite appliances including a built-in Miele coffee center. Beautiful bathrooms feature custom lighting, distinctive hardware and lovely finish details. Come see for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!!

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths

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