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Screen GemDanny Aiello does the rightthing in Saddle River

Academy Award and Golden Globe nomineeDanny Aiello. Saddle River, is a man of passion,whether chatting about his seemingly endlc--. li-t

of movie and stage credits, his four adult children, hisnine grandchildren or his wife of 52 years. Sandy. And.he's a man who is not afraid to take risks.

"Life is about taking chances. Grab them when >oucan. because you mighi not get that second opportuni-ty." says the much-acclaimed actor, who launched asinging career with his 2004 album / /us/ Wanted t«Hear tin- Uiwdi. which climbed to Number 4 onBillboard"* Traditional lazz Chart, "right next to Ton\t - and I was prem excited. I can tell you."

Sinjiin^! value k> Aicllo laic in rm life. "I wanted todo it when I was younger, but I never had the guts."admits Aiello. who took on In- In-t acting role in hismid-IOs: in 197V he stepped in front of the cameras inBang //if Drum Stou-fy with Robert De Niro.

Sow. Aiello tours cross-counm as lead singer of aneight-piece jazz ensemble under the direction of albumproducer Joe Geary. But he'll soon head back to the bigscreen, as director of his first film for Starlight RimProductions of Upper Saddle River. Aiello shares hismost important lesson learned along the wav: "Take therisk. Don't be afraid to keep moving forward. Thai'swhat it's all about." •

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Bergen Bound Aielloand wife Sandy boughttheir first home mRamsey and lived therefor 18 years, raisingtheir four children."We bought it when istarted to makemoney as an actor,and I just loved it Itwas a small housewith A picket fence, on acomer lot." The couple moved to a largerhome in Saddle River nine years ago so thattheir nine grandkds would have room to run.

That's Italian Aiello "hangs out" atTutta fasta Restaurant in

Hoboken. where he oftensteps on stage to perform.but the other place headores is Arturo's nMidland Park run by Marioand Ma reel lo "We go

there about twice a month.and they're very good to me"

Oven Fresh Local shopping is Aiello'spreference. "I'm an A&P man." says theactor, who also makes frequent visits toWyckoff Bakery

Great range Although well-known for his star turnwith Cher m Moonstruck (1987) and his Oscar-nominat-ed performance as Sal, the pizza parlor owner in SpikeLee's Do the Right Thing (1989). A«llos favorite amonghis own movie roles was in 1991 s 29th Street Thecharacter was as close to me as any character I've everplayed - the combustibility, the mage, the emotions, thetrue human being"

No stranger to success Aiello garnered an Emmy Award forOutstanding Rerformer in a Children's Program for his work m the1980 ABC Afterschool Special Family of Strangers.

Valley Guy Aiello had his most fun experienceworking on the film 2 Days m the Volley (1996)with Charlize Thefon James Spader and TenHatcher "It was just a wonderful cast."

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GuitarManLegendary guitaristLes Paul on rockin'and life in Mahwah

Grammy Award-winner Les Paul.91. captured the world'sattention decades ago with his

inventions that revolutionized rock 'n'roll's trademark sound. Often touted as"the father of the electric guitar." Paulpioneered the launch of the Gibson LesPaul solid-bod) electric guitar in 1952.

Ever the showman. Paul steps outeach Monday night to make the trek toTimes Square, where he takes centerstage at the Iridium |azz Club. At theclub. Paul has shared his stage withPaul McCartney. Tony Bennett. GeorgeBenson. Keith Richards and PatMetheny Performing on his signatureGibson Les Paul electric, he scoresthundering applause from capacitycrowds during the twice-nightlyperformances.

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Paul was a friend ofBING CROSBY'Sperforming on thecrooners radio showand on several of hisrecords - ultimatelyleading to Paul's inven-tion of multi-trackrecording

Despite his hectic schedle. Paul sneaks in afew visits each year to DARLINGTONPARK to "do a little fishing"

Paul enjoys wandering through the aisles atHOME DEPOT on Route 17. Mahwah. "Youjust never know what you'll find there."

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Paul still "hangs out" with his buddies atlocal diners around MAN WAN "it's givenme some great friends To work with that arestill brilliant, and we still get together everynow and then for coffee."

The celebrated inventor still TINKERS INTHE BASEMENT of h.s home, where he "isbrewing up new ideas all the time"

Paul doesn't cook, but enjoys "tagging along"to grocery stores like his favorite,SHOPRITE ir RAMSEY

Paul married singerColleen Summers, whoused the stage nameMARY FORD in 1949 Duringtheir marriage, they recorded aseries of chart-topping hits, including "HowHigh The Moon." "Mockm' Bird Hill." "VayaCon Dtos" and Tiger Rag"

The YouTube generation can catch vintageclips of the LES PAUL AND MARY FORDHOME SHOW, originally filmed between1953 and 1960. on the user-generated Web site.

Gramrmny for Best CountryInstrumental Performance (withChet Atkro). 197& Grammy Hallof Fame Award {with Mary Ford).1979; Grammy Tech Award, 2001

In 1988. PAUL WAS INDUCTEDINTO The Rock and Roll Hail ofFame. The Songwriters Hall ofFame and The National InventorsHal I of Fame.

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He's Got the BeatFinancial guru Ron Insana follows a rock-and-roll muse

No doubt about it, Ron Insana. Tenafly, is the "go-to" guy for business news.As a senior analyst for CNBC. Insana doles out market advice to business-crazed junkies across the country, broadcast from CNBC's financial world

headquarters and studios in Englewood Cliffs.Credits include exclusive interviews with former presidents Clinton and Bush I.

several books, a stint anchoring CNBC's Street Signs and punditry on various NBCnews shows, as well as Imus in the Morning on MSNBC.

Recently, the Valentino-clad Insana assumed a new ro)e: founder and managingdirector of Insana Capital Partners, offering advice on a potpourri of financial matters:Insana and Tenafly pal John Roglieri set up the company's offices at the old CNBCbuilding hi Fort Lee.

California native Insana got into the financial "biz" in 1984 after landing anentry-level job at Financial News Network (FNN) m Los Angeles, ultimalely risingto bureau chief.

When F"NN merged with CNBC in 1991, the West Coast transplant met the love ofhis life. Melinda. a producer, at the Fort Lee studios. The two wed in 1995, movinginto a Tenatly home once owned by Melinda's family. Because of his jam-packedschedule. Insana says, he's grateful that Melinda has taken on the responsibility asfull-time CEO at home. •

A food mvvitmtnt

Insana offers "financial" advice to his kids -Emily (9). Tom (5) and Anna (4) - as theytackle the board game Shopping Spree Emilysays that Dad "makes a prettygood banker when he plays"

Insana's big break came whenFNN co-anchors Bill Griffethand Sue Hererra called in stckon the same day As the show'sacting producer. Insana filled inas guest anchor, and "that kickedoff my on-air career."

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ROCK ON As a teenage drummer n a rockband, Insana dreamed of cutting an originalrecord that would hit the charts "As a highschool cover band we were terrible - but weactually made decent money for 16- and 17-year-old kids."

Insana still gets together with firs band-mates every now and then, and even

played a few sen at his own wedding.

A proud moment was a gigemceeing the National Italian-American Foundation dnner inWashington. DC tfi2002 "I'llnever forget Robert De Nirotalking to me about CNBC andhow he watched it. and likedmy work"

Insana also chatted with OzzyOsboume when the rockerwas at the New York StockExchange The two discussedmoney management - andhow wife Sharon came n andsalvaged Ozzy's bad nvest-

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to the awareness

Legendary rap star Joseph Simmons.a father of five, says that all ittakes to run his energeik hou i'

hold is humor and "lots of prayers."Simmons, aka Reverend Run. former

front man for the hip-hop trio Run-DMCturned ordained minister, allows cam-eras into his Saddle River home torecord for millions of MTV viewers, theups and downs of family life for thereality series Run's, Houw. now in itsthird season.

Through good times and bad. Runand his wife of 12 yean., lustine, use thesitcom-style series to have fun showingoff their parenting skills with childrenVanessa. 23. Angela. 19. |o|o. 17. Daniel("Diggy"), 12. and Russell, 10.

Whether donning a head-to-ioe gorillasuit to teach the lesson "be who youare." shooting hoops on his indoorbasketball court or splashing with hiskids in the pool, the Reverend says he'sjust "a big kid at heart."

"I'm lucky I tan play with my kids,and I love ii." says Run. who is affiliatedwith Zoe Ministries. Zoe was founded inNew jersey in the early 1980s: Run him-self moved to Bergen in 2002. and soonset up what he calls his "Zen Room"(above), outfitted with a waterfall andstereo system for optimal meditation tosoothing sounds.

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FOOD FOR THE SOLE Angela andVanessa want to be sneaker tycoons |ustlike dear old dad. whose Phat FarmFootwear includes the fundraising"Arthur Ashe" model Teaming upwith Run and their uncle, RussellSimmons, the girIs launchedPastry Footwear their debutCake Collection came out thisspring With names like ChocolateMousse. Strawberry Shortcake andSprinkles (pictured), the sneaks are sold incake boxes tied with satin ribbon. They'reselling like hotcakes." Run says.

SPIN GAMERun-DMCmade rap musicmainstreamwith theirgroundbreaking1986 collabora-tion withAerosmith onthe rock groupshit "Walk ThisWay", the split-screen video wasan MTV staple.Run-DMCseponymous firstalbum (at right) wasreleased in r984

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DESSERT

Run makesfrequent trips to theold-fashioned DairyQueen m nearbyMontvale to pick uphis favorite frozen treat.

WORD OP Run writes a new"word of wisdom' every dayon his Blackberry whilesoaking in his bathtub, eachepisode of Run's Housetouts a different "word" andshows family memberslearning from it.

DRIVE THIS WAY Run bought hisLamborghini, a 2006 Murcielago model,"to have some fun." A car buff. Run wasamused that one of the reality-showepisodes centered around his Rolls-Royce

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Tall stack, short order MacCallum makes

quality time count by whipping upa huge stack of pancakes for herfamily each Saturday. "I thinkthat especially with workingparents, kids really rely on

traditions and routines, andone thing my kids can rely on: Every

Saturday morning, we have a big at-home

family breakfast"

Electric company Playtime is a top priorityAn old-fashioned Lionel tram and tracks are

set up in the basement. "Not much trumpsthat experience, of having that kind of timetogether as a family." MacCallum says.

Anchored inFamily ValuesRidgewood home is a haven forFox News' Martha MacCallum

Like most moms. Martha MacCallum is all-too-familiar with theongoing struggle to carve out enough time for her family Butthe Ridgewood resident handles the challenge deftly, juggling

her role as on-the-go mother of three school-age children with herduties as an anchor for Fox News Channel.

MacCallum played a variety of news roles at NBC before her2004 move to Fox, where career highlights include nailing an

interne* with First Lady Laura Bush and anchoring coverage ofboth Pope lohn Paul ll's funeral and Hurricane Katrina. Now.despite a schedule jam-packed with meetings, interviews andbroadcasts as host of Ttic Lire Desk with Martha MacCallum andanchor of Fox \e\rs LiVf's afternoon edition. MacCallum makes ithome most days well in time for dinner and homework supervisionwith Elizabeth. 11, Reed. 8, and Harry, 6.

Off-camera. MacCallum manages to hold her ground with thesolid support of husband Daniel Gregory and an invaluablehousehold assistant. "I'm trying to help my kids, and myself, slowdown and focus a little bit." she sa>-* "Time (spent) together onthe weekends is really precious."

MacCallum admits she has it "pretty good" finding that much-needed "me-time" moms often lack, "the thing 1 do for myself is mywork. It's hard work, hut I love it. My work is my job. but it's alsomy outlet - it's where I get to go and be Martha MacCallum." •

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Solid beginnings MacCallum credits herparents, Betty and Doug MacCallum,Wyckoff. as the inspiration for her success.

They've always been supportive, no matterwhat I wanted to do."

Sweet somethings A cherished familyevent is going out for ice cream

MacCallum's favoriteRidgewood icecream parlor is

Maggie Moo's,while her kidsprefer local haunt

Ben & Jerry's. Buteveryone waits for fall - the seasonalpumpkin flavor scoops year-round favetriple caramel chunk

Fruit of her labor MacCallum has been

accused of being addicted to her Blackberry"In reality, it's a timesaver." she says. "I'malways checking it. but it's how I keep up

with my e-mails and what's going on at workwhen I'm at home."

MediterraneanidyilOneofMacCallum's

favorite memoriesis of a familyvacation in ItalyA watercolorpainting by herSister, Lisa Miller,

Rtdgewood, thatreminds her of the trip hangs in the

entryway of MacCallum's home

Fashion forward MacCallum keeps herselflooking pulled together wearing clothesfrom fdvonte labels J Crew and Escada.

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Living the DreamGiants great Jim Burt holds the family line

BIG BLUEThe 1986 season is consideredthe best m Giants footballhistory. With a record of 17-2.the team won its first SuperBowl championship on Jan 25.1987 Burt was one of eightplayers named to the Pro-Bowl

ALL SPORTS HEAVENBurt is building a domed sportscomplex in Waldwick that will

feature full soccer and footballfields, miniature golf, a rehabcenter and arestaurant.

ROMPING WITHTHE NIXONS"Nixon was a very good friendof mine and Colleen's, We usedto go to his house in SaddleRiver for cocktails. He'd cometo Giants games and sit withColleen."

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W hether he's tossing a buddyinto the pool at a neighbor'sbarbecue or cheering from the

sidelines at his children's games, Tim Run.Saddle River, will alwa>s be the Mllineman who won the hearts of fans,along with a spot in sports history.

Famous for a career spanning 12seasons, from 1981 to 1993. Burt wontwo Super Bowl titles - with the SYGiants in 1987. and with the SanFrancisco 49ers in 1989. Legendar\lbroadcaster |ohn Madden named him tothe All Madden Team in both 1986 and1990. Yet all those trophies compete forspace on the desk in Bun's home office,with dozens of framed pictures of his wifeand kids. "FamiK is the onl> thing that matters." says Burt.married almost 27 years to his high school sweetheart.Colleen, whose father was his high school hocke> coach.

Indeed, one of the most touching moments in televisedfootball is that of Bun plucking his 5->ear-old son from thestands and carting him around the field to celebrate theGiants' Super Bowl \n u\r the Denver Broncos. "I wasliving m> dream with my son. and you can't get anv betterthan that. It was a blessing from God - the culmination ofall rm \eai> of work." •

WHAT ACARRYBurr andhis son.Jim Jr.. baskin victory'sglow fol-lowing the1987 SuperBowl

FAMILY BUSINESSThe couple's children have fol-lowed m their father's footsteps.Jim jr. captained the baseballteam at the University ofMiami, Burt's alma mater. Now.he covers first base for theminor league Somerset PatriotsAshlee plays soccer at Northern

Highlands Regional High Schooland is a member of World ClassSoccer's traveling team

TOOLING AROUNDBurt spends his down timegolnng. swimming and ridinghis ATV with his family.

CELEBRATORY DUNKBun is credited with starting afootball ritual a quarter-centuryago when he doused rhen-Gants head coach Bill Parcellswith a cooler of Gatorade onthe sidelines after a S7-13victory against the Washington

Redskins. "I took the Gatorade.dumped it all over his head andno one knew how he was goingto react. Years later. Parcellstold me that 'it had to be you.cause you're the only one withthe guts to do it™