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July 2013Contents

Fashion & Beauty

Lifestyle & Wellness

10 Beauty

14 What’s Trending

18 Training

20 Fitness22 Wellness

24 Nutrition

26 Seniors

60 Astrology

Features50 Inspirational Leaders

58 Kerriann’s Corner

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Dining, Arts & Entertainment43 Live at the Paramount

46 Art and Music52 Local Exposure

54 Beer

57 Good Eats

62 Movies

63 Party with us

Home & Business16 Northport History

30 Backyard & Beyond32 Business

34 Outdoor Living

36 Village Business Basics

39 Playing it Safe

48 Sound Insight Pg. 30

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Jo-Ann Corretti, Long Island’s Favorite Artist, is the cover Artist this month...Jo-Ann has been a professional full time artist for 35 years in Northport. You can recognize her by her pink

hair, usually strolling down Main Street in Northport or Greenport carrying her art.She will be showing her latest paintings, & color enhanced photography in The Art in the Park Festival in

Northport in the Village Park July 13th... 11am-5pm. Please visit her website: www.JoannCorretti.com 631 786-3467


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Elise Pearlman; Mary Ann Dellinger; Kathleen Tafti PT, MS, CSCS, Liddy Yvette, Dr. Cynthia Paulis, Marilyn Urso, Adriene Passannante, Joanne Kois,

Jen Elyse Feldman, Elena D’Agostino, Hillary Call, Kerriann Flanagan Brosky, Laura Curcio-Greenfield,

Fred Kaplan, Ron Wood, Glenn Andreiev, Natalie Jill, Lianna Werner-Gray, Howard Hoffman,

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Summer 2013 will be etched in my memory forever as the greatest summer of my life, and it’s not even July 1st yet.

Last night I overcame my fears for the third time this summer. The first was the launch of my new show “In the Village Live.” Being in front of a camera has always been a distant dream of mine and actually doing a live show was never something I thought I could do, but I did. And now i will be continuing “In the Village Live” on my own website VillageConnectionMagazine.com, as I join with other local talents to form our own Village Consortium Network.

My second conquest was a few weeks later at my good friend Rich Rivkin’s Woodstock Revival Concert in Sands Point, where I spoke in front of an early crowd of hundreds, which soon after became thousands. The fact that it was a stage that shared the name of the greatest concert known to man made it even more incredible.

My third fear overcome was just last night on the stage at Mulcaheys in Wantagh where i took the stage in front of over two thousand people at Mike Guidos 36th Annual Paper Bag. This years theme, The American Bag, was my first time on the stage with some of the most amazing talents on Long Island. I had the honor of introducing the amazing Scotto as we dedicated Billy Idols “Rebel Yell: to the memory of our friend Phil Antunnucci. After my intro I joined the Cheese Calzones as we backed up this amazing version of the song. Oh what a night and an incredible month June has been.

Its amazing what happens when you just let go of your fears and let life happen. I am going to remember how in the summer of 2013 I let go and started to live. I am so excited to see whats ahead. I will be sure to let you know.

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Getting dressed in the summer can be a breeze. All you need is a cute sundress and sandals and you’re done. However, getting the perfect hair and make-up can be more challenging.

July heats up with beach bashes and BBQ’s and is also the time of year when the weather starts to get hot and wreak havoc on your skin and hair. Trying to prevent your make-up from melting is an ongoing battle, not to mention the constant struggle to look fresh. It is essential that you go the extra mile to take care of your skin and hair to protect them against the summer sizzle.

There are a few things that you can do to keep your summer makeup looking light and your summer hair looking effortless all day long. Before you get ready for that 4th of July BBQ, here are some of my go-to summer beauty secrets:

Quench Your BeautyDehydration is a problem for skin and hair in the summer heat.

So, moisturize both properly. Try to remember to use a replenishing body moisturizer daily to restore suppleness with a blend of vitamins, natural humectants and oils. If your skin is sensitive, and especially for your face, a moisturizer specifically formulated for sensitive skin, perhaps something that’s fragrance-free will do the trick.

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Double Duty SPFWe know how important it is to apply sunscreen before you

leave the house – always – however, most of us forget about our lips. Bleeding lipstick is the worst, and in the summer heat you can almost guarantee that you’ll resemble The Joker within a few hours of stepping into the sun. Spice up your sunscreen routine with a tinted lip balm with SPF, it’ll protect your lips and stay put. A perfect solution for the lazy days of summer!

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what’s trending • laura curcio-greenfield

Laura is a fashion stylist trained in trend forecasting and owns Emily Sky Fashions, which was founded in 2005 and has locations in Pepper Tree Commons in Commack and The Plainview Centre in Plainview. Emily Sky provides unique fashions and individual service for women who desire the latest trends at affordable prices, encouraging you to "Be yourself in a world that wants to make you like everyone else."

Summer is in full swing and we are loving the clothes, living in the moment, enjoying the parties and complaining about the humidity (and our hair). While we savor every day of summer we scout the stores looking for Fall trends already...typical Long Islander...here’s what’s trending now.

I like to show clients how to buy something to wear for one season and then transition it for another. That’s easily done with summer fashions.

Bright colors and bold prints are huge news for summer and it will continue through fall. No fashionista didn’t update their closet with maxi skirts and dresses. Make your summer maxis work when the weather starts to cool by pairing them with neutrals to tone things down. A camel blazer, a flat riding boot and some chunky gold jewelry will transition this summer staple into a fall-fabulous outfit. Want to be a bit edgy? Layer on a motorcycle jacket and scarf instead.

We’re seeing tons of floral this summer and it will stick around for fall. Get an updated denim jacket and a pair of ankle boots to make it work for the cooler days ahead. Pair this look with an animal print or python hand bag and be spot on trend.

Take those gorgeous printed tops you’re wearing with shorts this summer and transition them for autumn evenings by pairing them with skinny jeans or leather leggings. This fall you will see leather in everything from dresses to leggings. Look for dresses that incorporate leather into the details - leather collars or cuffs,

leather and lace, fabric top and leather bottom. Look for your leggings to be leather and fabric, not all leather.

Here’s the the skinny on bottoms for fall

SUPERSKINNY jeans are still in. This is a style that looks great on all body types and can be worn with flats, wedges or boots for a daytime looks and easily transitions to night with a pair of heels.

BOYFRIEND jeans make the cut again for fall. Just make sure your top is fitted and you have a belt, to balance out this super comfy look.

PRINTED PANTS You will still see wide leg pants this fall as well as a new addition - harem pants. Again this is a look that requires balancing. Pair your printed pants with neutral fitted tops and a blazers so you don’ t get lost. Petite women want to go with smaller prints and wear this look with heels or wedges. Woman that are larger on the bottom (pear shaped) want to go with darker solid prints and add your color in your top. This is such a fun trend, I’m loving that it continues.

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northport history • bob little

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

Esteemed Citizen

When John L. Knight brought the racing sloop Rebecca - which he captained for James Gordon Bennett, Jr. - to winter quarters in Northport Harbor in late 1859, he found a permanent haven for himself too. Within a few years, Knight would marry, buy a house on the harbor, and enjoy the friendship and the respect of many in the Village.

Knight’s association with the Bennett family had begun in the 1850s when James Gordon Bennett, Sr., the founder of the New York Herald, had hired the young expert sailor to pilot his yacht. Bennett was so impressed with Knight’s seamanship, judgment, and maturity that when he presented his son with the 22-meter, 77-ton sloop for his sixteenth birthday, he asked Knight to captain the ship and mentor his son. A life-long bond grew between the young Bennett and his 23-year-old skipper. Five years later when the younger Bennett took the helm of the newspaper from his father, he made his skipper superintendent of the Herald Building in Manhattan. Knight remained a valued member of the staff and a close friend of Bennett for over three decades until his retirement.

In addition to his professional life, Knight pursued an equally busy personal life in Northport. By 1870, Knight was married to Hannah Beebe and owned a home on Bayview Avenue. In his spare time, he was planting and harvesting oysters in the bay. His wife and her sister, Emma, were noted regularly in the newspapers for promoting various social events. In the 1880s, Knight built a waterfront pavilion, Lindmark Hall, which became a hub for social events, especially musical events to benefit various church societies in the Village. After retirement, Knight learned to play the violin

and occasionally gave recitals of his own in Lindmark Hall.Although Knight derived much enjoyment from his workshop

and his yacht, also named Lindmark, he spent a good deal of time away from them to participate in community affairs. His involvement in the community began during his first winter in Northport. Six of the most influential men in Huntington met aboard the Rebecca to organize the Jephtha Masonic Lodge. In 1888 his love of the sea and sailing led him to be one of the founders and the first Commodore of the Suffolk Yacht Club. In July of 1889, Knight worked with Edward Thompson and James Vanderbilt to provide a fully equipped Hook and Ladder Fire Company for Northport and to prepare the plans to incorporate the Village. The Long Islander once cited Knight as “one of our most public spirited and esteemed citizens.”

In 1910 Knight was honored for 50 years of membership in the Jephtha Masonic Lodge which he had joined as one of its earliest members. He also affiliated himself with Northport’s Alcyone Lodge in 1888. His funeral in 1912, conducted in Trinity Church where he had long served as vestryman, was well attended by members of both Masonic Lodges.


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How often do you weigh yourself? Be honest. Here is a better question. How often do you feel like throwing the scale out the window? I can totally identify. It is amazing to me how an inanimate object like a scale has so much power.

Understand that the scale is a poor indicator of whether or not you are overweight. Your body composition is not simply determined by how much you weigh, but by how much of your body weight comes from fat. Appropriate amounts of both fat and lean tissue are necessary for optimal health. The average for a healthy woman is 20-25%.

A popular way to measure body fat is with a skin caliper. A trainer will pinch certain sites on your body to get a measurement. It is not completely accurate, but it does give you a good picture. And did you know that your weight can fluctuate throughout the day? And we are not talking about taking off your shoes when you weigh yourself. It’s normal for a person’s weight to change a few pounds from day to day. For one thing, what you’re eating can make a dramatic short-term difference. Foods that are high in sodium can cause water retention, which is often the culprit when a few unexpected pounds register on the scale.

Often weighing ourselves becomes a compulsion, a “weigh” of seeing if we are worthy of reward. If you are serious about dieting don’t play mind games with yourself. Diet experts recommend weighing in no more than once a week. If you’re exercising regularly and keeping your diet in check, your weight shouldn’t fluctuate enough to cause you concern.

Finally, “our dream weight” is just that, a dream. One of the worst things you can do is pin your success or failure on a numerical goal that may or may not be physically attainable. How much you weigh may

depend upon your build, your body fat percentage, how active you are, your diet, and many other factors. You can, however, determine your Body Mass Index (BMI), which is a handy way to keep track of your height-to-weight ratio. The easiest way to determine your body mass index or BMI is calculated with this formula:

Multiply your weight (in pounds) by 704.5. Multiply your height (in inches) by your height (in inches). Divide the first result by the second.

A BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight and 30 or above is considered obese. More accurate measures of body fatness exist — total body water, for example, or total body potassium — but they’re expensive and not readily available.

What’s most important is that you feel good about who you are right now. Until you like yourself as is, trying to change your body shape will be a losing proposition. Self-esteem is important to maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle — and it’s a definite must if successful weight loss is one of your goals. So it’s time to smile back at that image in the mirror and value all the wonderful characteristics about the person reflected there

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


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Avoiding Calf

Injuries

As a physical therapist I have worked with people with so many different injuries. Now that I am training for the NYC marathon along with boot camp and tough mudder training, I realize more than ever the amount of work my calf muscles have to do to accompish these tasks. There are two muscles that make up your calf: soleus and gastrocnemius. The soleus muscle lies deep and low in the back of the lower leg and attaches into the achilles tendon. The gastrocnemius muscle is the large muscle that lies on top, branches into two heads that attach behind the knee and the distal end attaches into the achilles tendon also.

Both muscles are responsible for pointing your toes down towards the ground, lifting your body weight up onto your toes and pushing off of the ground when you take a step while walking. When you run and jump both muscles work hard to propel your body weight forward and up off of the ground. This causes a lot of force and stress is on these muscles.

So how do you avoid injury? Listen to your body! If you are feeling pain or soreness while exercising then STOP! Stop exercising and stretch. If you are doing a high impact exercise like running or jumping then modify by power walking and doing a low impact version of the exercise. For example if you are doing jumping jacks and you feel tightness, soreness, pain or fatigue then stop jumping and keep contact with the floor. You can modify by coming into a squat position and alternate moving your right and left legs out away from your body. You will get a great workout and avoid injuring your calves.

In summary, to avoid injuries remember these important tips:1. Warm up properly with at least 3 minutes of cardiovascular

exercise to increase the temperature of your muscles so they can move more freely.

2. Stretch after your workout as you have shortened the muscles repeatedly while exercising and they will remain shortened and tight if you do not stretch.

3. Stay hydrated. Make sure you drink enough water daily and while exercising to avoid muscle cramps and help your body recover.

4. If you are in pain then see your doctor immediately. Muscle soreness may get worse the second day after your workout and then start to dissipate. Sometimes it is difficult to determine if your symptoms are muscle soreness or an injury. When in doubt see you doctor.

5. Rest your muscles. Taking a day or two off from exercise can only help a muscle to recover.

6. If you have muscle soreness or injuries and you are working with a trainer make sure you tell him/her about your symptoms so they can help you to work around it by taking the stress off of the area while still helping you get an intense workout.

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Summertime Antidotes You Will Want to Share

Are you a mosquito magnet? As odd as it sounds some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. You sit outside in the evening and the battle begins. Do you smother yourself with bug juice or begin with the swatting game? So, why are some people always the lucky ones? Well, the answer might surprise you. Mosquitoes are attracted to mild acids, so that means CO2 and lactic acids. We can’t do much about the CO2 we give off as we breathe, but we can do something about lactic acid.

People that are high in lactic acid typically have diets that are high in refined carbohydrates and hydrogenated fats. As you know a diet high in refined carbohydrates naturally depletes B vitamins and trace minerals. This promotes an increase of lactic acids. Since the blood can only handle so much, the body uses the skin as a source of elimination. Think about it. You are sitting around the deck while everyone is laughing and attracting the little guys through the normal metabolism of CO2 expulsion. But, ah ha! Someone in the crowd is a little sweeter due to the excess lactic acid. Who's the mosquito going to set up their drilling station on? It's not only mosquitoes that like lactic acid, fleas seem to favor the same people.

So how do we turn off the mosquito magnet? Obviously, we

want to reduce refined carbs and bad fats and supplement with a B complex that is high in thiamin. Perhaps, you remember the Krebs cycle from biology. If you follow the dreaded circle you find that B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, lipoic acid, and even Coenzyme Q are needed to get the maximum amount of ATP from glucose. But the rate limiting factors are generally B1 (Thiamine) or B2 (Riboflavin). Maybe your biology is a little foggy, but the Glycolysis cycle yields 2 units of ATP. However, if you break down glucose completely through the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain, you get 38 units of ATP. So by making sure that you have all the co-factors necessary for the body to do its job we will not only have less swatting on those summer nights, but you will have more energy all day long.

Other symptoms of B1 deficiencies are an increased anion gap of 14 or over, low CO2, and or elevated blood sugar. People who are on high blood pressure medications and diuretics are almost always low in thiamin.

Here's another one. If someone has low blood pressure, chances are extremely high they are thiamin deficient. By the way, when I see an elevated blood sugar, one of the first questions I ask is, "Are you on diuretics or medication for hypertension?" Of course we want to use the phosphoralated forms of B complex for maximum absorption. Use a formula that is high in phosphoralated B1. The technical name is thiamine pyrophosphate or another name is co-carboxylase.

What are some other nutritional tidbits for summer? Here’s one: A patient who comes into my office and leaves their sunglasses on has a very strong chance of experiencing adrenal exhaustion. To assess further, go into dimly light room and shine a pen light in their eyes from a 45 degree angle to see how long it takes for their pupils to dilate. Healthy people should hold the construction from the direct ligth for a full 20 seconds. If you see the pupils constrict after a few second, pulse, then open before the 20 mark, think adrenals.


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Detoxing is just another word for cleansing and elimination. Just like when you throw your garbage out, clean your kitchen, or change your oil in your car..etc. Look at our body like a car. Just imagine if you never stop and always keep the engine running. Eventually your car will seize due to not maintaining it or being able to rest. Detoxing also works to improve underlying health so you are less prone to sickness and diseases, detoxing is valuable to promoting and sustaining good health.

Ways of detoxing: Anything that supports elimination will help you detox. Doing

no more than drinking 3 pints of clean water a day will help you flush out toxins. Eat more organic fruits and vegetables (pHresh greens). Eating fewer meats and dairy products will help reduce congestion and increase elimination. You should also try to avoid chemicals, refined foods, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and many drugs to reduce the toxic load.

The most important way to strengthen your body’s natural defenses and combat the daily onslaught of toxins is to improve your diet! You do not want to overload your body with toxins. Too many toxins will be stored as excess fat or some other sickness or diseases. Food can provide a rich source of antioxidants and plant chemicals, which improve the way your body eliminates waste products and increase your body’s ability to remove pollutants.

How our body handles toxins: Our body is designed to regulate toxins and neutralizes,

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Liver - the main organ of detoxification, transfoms toxins into harmless agents so that they can then be eliminated.

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Lungs – expel gases such as carbon dioxide, which are produced inzthe cells, and filters out poisonous gases you breathe in.

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I have Nooo problem reading this Jell-O ad.When you throw in the fact that I’m a sloppy typist, it’s easy to

see how someone like me can miss one or more misspelled words when writing an email, text message or essay. However, today’s technology rescues me over and over again.

Luckily, most computers and smartphones compare typed words to internal dictionaries and identify misspelled words with a red squiggly underline. More comprehensive word processing software can also highlight grammar problems. MS Word uses green underlines for possible grammar issues.

Upon selecting a red underlined word (and then pressing the right mouse button when using MS Word), a menu appears showing one or more correctly spelled words that closely match your misspelled word. Choose the one you want and it will replace the misspelled word in the document, email or text message.

* It’s important to note that these are advisory underlines which are not part of the document. Therefore should you ignore making a suggested correction, the underline that remains will not show in the sent email, text message or printed document. (However, because I placed actual red squiggly underlines under a few intentionally misspelled words, they show in this document).

* When activated, AutoCorrect will automatically fix some commonly misspelled words such as ie/ei words. That is, when you finish typing a misspelled word like “recieve” it automatically changes to “receive”. You can add additional words to the autocorrect word list in MS Word by right clicking a misspelled word, selecting the “AutoCorrect” function in the menu and choosing the correctly spelled word.

* MS Word provides an Add to Dictionary feature that is useful for words not found in the internal dictionary such as proper names, which therefore show as misspelled. To avoid this from happening, especially for often-used proper names such as your own last name, right click on it and select “Add to Dictionary” from the MS Word menu.

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Every business owner knows that liquidity and cash flow are two essential components of any successful operation. Without capital, entrepreneurs are constrained to scale back operations or abandon them completely. Conversely, with ready access to cash, businesses are able to expand, make improvements, advertise or even hire additional employees to increase revenue. The issue affecting us both nationally and, more importantly, locally, is the inability of small and mid-size companies to obtain traditional loans. These companies are the backbone of America. Florists, auto repair shops, dry cleaners and other staples of our economy provide essential goods and services.

Everyone has heard how low interest rates are. People talk about how much money is in circulation and how easy it must be to get a loan from a bank. Nothing could be further from the truth. Because interest rates are low, banks will only lend money in instances where there is very little risk. Most people and businesses can’t qualify for bank loans because they are seen as “too risky.” Even if they could qualify, the process is so long and painstaking that frustration sets in and money is frequently never received.

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Banks look at credit histories and financial reports that don’t necessarily provide an accurate picture of the company’s financial health. They do so over a period of weeks and months after collecting lots of documents and forms. Enable Financial has created a new way to provide necessary capital to small business; a method that does not focus entirely on credit reports or traditional metrics and does not take weeks or months, but rather, hours.

“Banks don't love lending to smaller businesses," Enable Financial’s CEO, Sandra Orofino, told Village Connection. “It's much more efficient for a bank to make a $1,000,000 loan than a few $50,000 loans” she added. “Banks will lend to small business owners, but there are strict requirements and much higher interest rates than you would expect.” Further, adds Orofino, “you have to provide several years of personal and business tax returns, and may still be asked to pledge your house as collateral.”

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Great EscapesWith summer in full swing there are many great destinations

to consider where you can “escape” for a day. They are all within a reasonable drive from Long Island or you can hop on to the LIRR and head right to Manhattan to visit some of the others.

One such place is the High Line in New York City which runs between Gansevoort Street and West 34th Street along Chelsea’s meatpacking district between 10th and 11th Avenues. It was originally an elevated freight line which was converted in to a walking botanical park for everyone to enjoy. Rising above the city streets of Manhattan along the converted railroad tracks, the High Line is a sharp contrast to the bustling city life below. You can go for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the endless specimens of trees, shrubs and perennials that have been planted to attract birds, butterflies and pedestrians alike. Stop for a cool drink and relax on one of the many benches along the way as you take in nature and the sights of Manhattan and the Hudson River. Many of the plants used when designing the High Line are indigenous to the New York City area.

Another treasure is Battery Park City, an extended walking path all along the Hudson River on the west side of lower Manhattan. It is a pedestrian paradise providing picturesque views of New York Harbor. The Esplanade runs the entire length of Battery Park City and is divided into several parks along the way including North and South Cove and others. The beautification of this area is amazing to see with some fine restaurants, beautiful gardens,

and a grand view of the Statue of Liberty as you approach the south end. There is an outstanding hummingbird and butterfly garden in Wagner Park along the river walk that is worth the trip alone. At North Cove you can dine outdoors at the marina and take in the sights along the Hudson River at the same time.

Next on the list are Fort Tryon Park and the Cloisters. If you’ve never been, then don’t miss the opportunity. The renovation of the gardens at Fort Tryon Park is exceptional as it blends in to the entrance of the Cloisters. The architecture of Old World Europe is brought to life at the Cloisters along with the exquisite gardens. Plan a trip to Central Park to see the Shakespeare Gardens located around Belvedere Castle in the middle of the park and the beautiful Conservatory Gardens at the north end of the park. Don’t forget to visit Bryant Park right behind the New York Public Library for some great outdoor dining and to see the remarkable revitalization to the landscape surrounding the park. It’s like an oasis in the middle of the busy city. Leaving Manhattan, I will now take you north to the Bronx. You don’t want to miss Wave Hill or the New York Botanical

Gardens. They are not far from each other but probably should be visited on separate trips since there is so much to see that you’ll want to take your time to enjoy it. Each place has its own special niche in the horticultural world that cannot be surpassed.

Heading further north upstate is Innisfree Gardens in Millbrook New York, a spectacular sight to behold. It’s a

Photo by Alan Stableford in the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx


Alan Stableford is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional with New York State (CNLP) and is employed at Atlantic Nurseries in Dix Hills. His interest in wildlife & nature photography has helped to add an extra dimension to the Backyard and Beyond column. Alan can be reached at [email protected]

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You can enjoy your summer in the great outdoors exploring these inspiring places that provide a refuge from the technological world around us. They can be fun and exciting destinations as well as relaxing and meditative experiences. It’s a definite learning adventure that will put you back in touch with nature and leave you with happy memories.


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Summertime NetworkingCatching Rays and Building Business

As the official first days of summer begin, we start to look at the calendar and plan time to garden, boat, golf, take in a few days at the beach, book our vacations and look forward to casual Fridays when we can kick back a bit and relax. These hazy, crazy days of summer mean longer daylight hours and more opportunities to enjoy time outdoors, but how does all of this impact the ways you build business? What happens to your ability to network in the summer months and how can you use this time to your advantage to continue to grow your client base and strengthen your business connections?

Let’s face it, in summer, perhaps more than any other time of year, we want to build time into our day to enjoy ourselves and we want to do this with people we enjoy being around. We want to spend time in the open air and take in some of the activities that make summer…well, summer. Baseball games, outdoor picnics, frozen drinks by a pool, an afternoon of golf, these are all activities that can be built into your summertime list of things to do. And there is no reason you can’t build these into your networking plans. So when it heats up outside, here are a few things to remember about summer networking.

Be flexibleWhether you are throwing a network event or going to one, realize

that people take more time off in the summer than other times during the year, so understand that the “usual” crowd might be more intimate. But fewer doesn’t mean less impactful. Take each networking opportunity as a chance to build stronger bridges to fellow business owners and potential clients. There may be fewer people in the room, but this means that there is also more time to make meaningful connections and deepen these relationships.

Take time to smell the rosesEnjoy yourself. When you are relaxed and your stress levels are

reduced, and you have a little downtime, creativity flows. Take time to smell the roses, swing on the porch swing, walk barefoot on the beach and let your creative genes kick in to jumpstart great ideas that could better your business.

Host your own eventTake time to “network” within your own company! Make plans for

a company outing to see the Long Island Ducks, or a BBQ, or picnic or some type of team building event. Instead of everyone bringing a “dish” have everyone bring an idea to the event that could better your business. Make your team part of your success and you will roll into fall with a stronger and more committed staff.

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scrambling for addresses and directions. Plan your week in advance, check local resources for upcoming events (a great site to check these out is www.516Ads.com) and schedule in your networking events early in the week. Find out how you can get more involved and participate at a deeper level to make sure you are always building your business when you can. Consider sponsoring an event and get your name out there into the Long Island network community.

VolunteerPerhaps the most rewarding experience comes from stepping

outside yourself and helping a charitable cause. This summer network with other great professionals by finding a charity you love and helping to make it better by giving your time, your resources or where possible, some financial support.

Remember Your Business Never StopsIt is important to realize that even when we go on vacation, our

businesses rarely ever stop. Calls come in, appointments are made, orders are taken, deliveries are scheduled. so make certain you have procedures in place and staff available to help you navigate the summer months to keep your business momentum going.

In the past, networking seemed to be more seasonal. But much like our workday today, we are seeing that business doesn’t just happen Monday through Friday, 9-5. We find business happening around the clock -- early breakfast meetings, luncheons, dinner or group meetings after 5 and functions and other events kicking off the evening at 6. Our colleagues often times become our friends, and we seek them out, not only during the week, but invite them for weekend activities and events as well. This 24/7 mentality means that winter, spring, summer and fall, are all potential seasons for success. Work them all and enjoy them while you do!

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Its been said that a small business is nothing more than work and money... too much of one and too little of the other. Any entrepreneur owning a business knows only too well "which is which." While funding for promotional activities may be limited, savvy new business owners realize that "to make money, you have to spend money." A key to long term business success is the ability to promote a business venture by finding the right niche in the marketplace. Keep in mind the following considerations:

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Pool Safety1. Supervise constantly: Good supervision means you are able to

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2. Put multiple safety barriers between children and the pool: Install a four-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate that has a locking mechanism beyond a child’s reach. Also cut overhanging tree limbs and remove chairs or ladders from the pool area to prevent children from climbing over the fence surrounding the pool.

3. Always check the pool first if a child is missing: Child drowning is often a silent death that alerts no one with splashes or yells for help. Many drowning accidents happen when children have been missing for less than five minutes.

4. Empty small wading pools and remove all toys after children are through playing: Infants can drown in just a few inches of water. Floats, balls and other toys may attract children to the pool when it is unattended.

Backyard Safety1. Keep grills at least 10 feet from any structure: Grilling mishaps

cause more than 8,300 fires and send 3,000 people to the emergency room each year. Never grill indoors or near garages or porches, even if it’s raining.

2. Have a spray bottle or fire extinguisher handy: An unexpected flare up can burn more than your burgers. Use a spray bottle to avoid flare ups and have a fire extinguisher nearby. Also, coals get hot – in some cases up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit – so dispose of charcoal away from kids and pets and cool it down with a hose.

3. Never use gasoline or kerosene to light a charcoal fire: Both can cause an explosion. When grilling, use insulated, flame-retardant mitts and long-handled barbeque tongs and utensils to handle food and coals.

4. Check gas grill hoses for cracking, brittleness, holes and leaks: If the tank valve or grill needs repair, do not attempt to do it yourself. Take it to your local home improvement store or qualified appliance repair person.

5. Inspect outdoor decorative lights carefully: Some families add backyard ambience with outdoor decorative lighting. Do not connect more than three midget light string sets together. Light strings with screw-in bulbs should have a maximum of 50 bulbs connected together. Be sure to use light strings bearing the UL Mark, which means UL has tested samples of the product for risk of fire, electric shock and other hazards.

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The Paramount Theater was sh-sh-shakin’ June 7 when Eddie Money, king of classic rock, took to the stage and

brought the house down. Opening with “Baby Hold On,” Money kept fans juiced with favorites like “Shakin’” and “Take Me Home Tonight.” It was a thumpin’ good time for everyone, with The Paramount’s cred as the venue for hot tickets well in tact.

“The Paramount is a beautiful theater. Huntington is Long Island’s best-kept secret, and the people are really nice. I’m looking forward to putting on a great show,” he said about coming home to Long Island to play. An entourage of local friends and family joined him in the greenroom and in the audience, cheering him on.

Part of the show’s proceeds including T-shirt sales went to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund in support of returning veterans, as do proceeds from his hit single, “One More Soldier Coming Home.” Money’s show also helped raise much-needed funds for children born HIV positive. “I want to do what I can for the kids and the troops,” he said.

“Things are really starting to pop for me,” he said, jazzed about what’s next for The Money Man. He recently quit smoking, starred in a

GEICO commercial – “The notoriety was amazing!”

– and “Two Tickets to Paradise: The Musical,” a play based

on his life, is about to hit Broadway. He’s been

inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, an honor shared with Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, Cyndi Lauper and Lou Reed

(among others).Money was

made for greatness: he was born at Gotham Hospital – “like Batman!” he said, in Manhattan on East 76th, in 1949. Raised in

Brooklyn, he grew up in Plainedge, Long Island, where he went to high school and started a rock band, feeling out his talent for music.

Although he dreamed of the big stage and bright lights, he followed in his father’s footsteps to become a police officer. After two years on the beat he put that career on hold, moved to California and the rest is rock-n-roll history.

Money’s fans come from every corner of the world, eager to hear that legendary voice and experience his electric onstage presence. His signature, unforgettable style resonates with fans of all ages.

Remember Money’s swagger from that great “I Think I’m In Love” video from the early, early days of MTV? Fans who remember life before MP3s, and even new ones who can’t get enough of him on YouTube, Facebook and of course, in person, were out at The Paramount singing the lyrics to greats like “I Wanna Go Back” right along with Money.

An American music icon, Money’s enjoyed a string of top 40 hits, several Platinum albums and too many Billboard Top 100s to count. More than 30 million records later and shakin’ it onstage for millions of fans, The Money Man is still the heartthrob of Long Island, and the world.

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The Townwide Fund of Huntington has announced the Summer Series Games – three outdoor events centered on playful fun in summertime. Events are all open to the public and all proceeds will be used for the Townwide Fund’s grants to social service agencies that help the less fortunate in Huntington.

Teams of six are encouraged to join. Represent your company, your family or your pals. Tickets are $65 per person per individual event, or teams can purchase tickets for all three events at $150 per player. Prizes will be awarded for teams at the end of the Summer Series at the Bocce Ball tournament on August 18th. To register, visit www.townwidefund.org or call 631-629-4950.

The Summer Series kicks off on Sunday, July 21, with a Backyard Games and BBQ held in Elwood Park (Cuba Hill Road near Elwood Road), from 11am - 3pm. Team Members will play a competitive series of backyard games, including KanJam, Cornhole and Ladder Toss. Teams of two will compete with other teams in a double elimination bracket to be crowned champion winners of each back yard game. At the end of the event, the team with the most total points wins the Backyard Games Championship Prize. Additionally, spot prizes will be presented for teams who accomplish feats such as the Instant Win, Perfect Game, Perfect Score, the Great Cornholio, Nothin' But Corn, etc. The Backyard Games event includes BBQ food and beverages; entry is $65 per person.

Volleyball at Crab Meadow Beach, located at the park at Waterside Avenue in Northport, is the second in the series, on Sunday, August 4, from 10am - 3pm. La Casa Pizza will sponsor pizza and beer, parking will be free and there will be prizes for teams. Tickets are $65 per person.

On Sunday August 18, the Bocce Ball tournament will take place from 10am - 3pm at Mill Dam Park at 1 Mill Dam Road in Huntington. This will be the final event of the Townwide Summer Series Games. If you prefer to play only in the Bocce Ball tournament and not the other events, the entry fee is $65 per person and food and refreshments

are included. The Bocce Ball tournament is a not-to-be-missed event because the Summer Series Tournament winners will be announced and presented with awards at this final event. Local businesses and

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Townwide’s Executive Director, Mary Timmons, pronounced, “We are really excited about bringing together friends and family members from all areas in Huntington to show their support, raise funds for a great cause and have a great time enjoying the great outdoor parks that make Huntington a great place to live, work and play.”

Townwide Fund President, Jim Powers of Bohler Engineering, added “The Townwide Fund’s Summer Series was created to add summer fun to our fundraising. Now we’ve got a year-round calendar of active events – from St. Patrick’s Day Run in the spring, Thanksgiving Day Run and Halloween Family Bowling in the fall, as well as our 2014 Valentine’s Day Gala. There’s an event for everyone, at every season, to show support and help your neighbors in Huntington. Remember our motto – ‘Money Raised in Huntington, Stays in Huntington’.”

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Summer on Long Island kicks off with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor events designed to stimulate the senses with a blend of art and music, including Live Art Fusion, ArtMOSPHERE, and the 2013 Summer Arts Festival Series (details at RichRivkin.com). Some of the participating bands and artists are featured in this month’s Spotlight.

Linda Argentieri of Huntington, is a nationally recognized, award-winning watercolor and acrylic painter who earned a B.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Lisa’s paintings have been juried into numerous exhibitions including the Salmagundi Club (of which she is an artist member & received the 2011 Merit Award for Watercolor), The Allied Artists of America, Inc., The Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Audubon Artists Inc., and The 56th & 58th Long Island Artists’ Exhibition.

Lisa’s free-flowing watercolors are very organic and spontaneous without the use of preliminary drawings. Lisa often donates paintings to many benefits on L.I. to raise money for charities and is a member of several local art leagues including Guild Hall in E. Hampton, ALLI, ALNC, MAA. She has a studio and paintings on display upstairs at the Yankee Peddler in Huntington. Visit her online at www.watercolorsbylisa.blogspot.com

Artist, musician and writer, Edward Louis Cascone, was born in Brooklyn, and studied Fine Art at the School of Visual Arts, New York City. In 1968, he dropped out and hitchhiked across the U.S., living in Los Angeles, and Toronto, Canada, where he sought asylum from the draft.

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part in the Anti-War Movement, and began writing a memoir of his encounters during this period. Upon returning to the U.S., he received a military deferment and enrolled at Nassau Community College in 1971.

He continued his academic career at Dowling College, studying Art, Political Science, and English Literature, he also served as Editor and Graphic Designer on the Lion’s Voice, Dowling campus news. He made Deans List in 2007, and received English Honors Awards for excellence in English during in 2007, 2008, and 2009, attributed short stories to River Run, “The Dancing Field” and to The Conspiracy, “The Hive”.

Mr. Cascone graduated in May 2011 with a BA in English Literature. His soul intention is to continue writing and have his first novel “The Insanity of Freedom” published. He continues to paint using a technique he developed that he calls Dimensional Surfacing. He has conducted classes in Life Drawing at Gather Studio in Patchogue, and is a jazz/rock saxophone musician who gigs here on Long Island with his wife/vocalist, Charlene Cascone. Their band SWEET & LO performs every Friday evening at the BLUE LAGOON RESTAURANT, in West Babylon.

Denis Ponsot is a watercolor artist, whose career in the art world started in 1966 while traveling through France with his

father. “The joy of my life is expressed in my paintings and the work truly speaks for itself. Even as I continue a career in art that spanned decades, I know that I will never cease to research and develop my ideas and skills each year – to look for the best answers to my creative questions and express myself in the best way I know how through my art.”

Brooke McGowen was born in Chicago, where she attended the Art Institute. She studied Physics at Simon’s

Rock College, and then went to Vienna, Austria where she studied Painting at the Academy of Art. In Vienna she became acquainted with Viennese Actionism. She studied the color space

theory of Cezanne.After moving to New York in 2008, McGowen began a

series of political paintings. In 2009 she founded Radical Art Initiative, a group producing street performance and graphics. Recently she has been in numerous group shows, and had solo shows in Brooklyn and Westchester.

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The Long Island Hospitality Ball was a smash hit once again this year, with 3,000 guests drinking, dancing, movin’ and groovin’ at the Crest Hollow Country Club. It’s arguably the biggest and best party on Long Island, a labor of love produced by Keith Hart of The Hart Agency, a hospitality icon who amasses people from throughout the industry to host an incredibly fun night – all to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The gala raised $350,000, the most the event has ever raised. “Every year it keeps going up,” said Hart, himself a cancer survivor. “I never envisioned the Hospitality Ball accelerating so quickly and doing so well. It’s become the party of the season if not the year.”

Guests wined and dined on goodies from more than 200 of the region’s top restaurants, food vendors, nightclubs and wine and spirit brands. DJs and live bands pumped up the volume on the dance floor. “We’re celebrating the people in hospitality, people who usually work on the weekend,” said Hart. “This is their night to howl like it was New Year’s Eve.”

It’s the ultimate of insider access: who could possibly throw a better party than Hart, an industry guru with a Rolodex a mile long? Sponsors are a veritable Who’s Who of Long Island’s hospitality business, and everyone struts their stuff for an evening unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

He said, “It’s a win-win for the industry, because it’s an opportunity for them to promote their places and their people. Plus, it’s a great cause for charity.”

“I’m so proud,” said Hart, who started the Long Island Hospitality Ball in 2011 as a way to support the fight against cancer. “I wanted to do something,” he said. “I had battled thyroid cancer. Then my partner’s father passed away from lung cancer. I thought: we should try to do something.”

“What do I do? I throw parties,“ he said, so he used his talents for networking and orchestrating successful events. The Long Island Hospitality Ball was born.

“I wanted to take a chance. People in life say you can’t do this or you can’t do that. But I wanted to try,” said Hart. “I’m happy I

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stayed with it. Look at what a success the Hospitality Ball has become. It goes to show you: if you don’t try, you’ll never know.”

Hart’s father was diagnosed with lung cancer six months after the first Hospitality Ball, a traumatic event that fueled his efforts. “Everyone I talked to had a story. Breast cancer is so prevalent on Long Island,” said Hart. “Everyone wanted to participate in the gala, to be a part of it.“

People are touched by the cause, but the Long Island Hospitality Ball is also a great party. For $100 guests enjoy some of the Island’s finest wines and liquor, food and music.

“Normal charity events are boring!” said Hart. “We’re throwing a party: three bands, three DJs, and offerings from the

region’s top restaurants and food vendors from New Hyde Park to the Hamptons.”

“I think if everyone can do their part, just a little bit to help, then one of these days we’ll cure this horrific disease,” he said.

Continuing in the spirit of generosity, the gala honored industry greats E. Lloyd Sobel, CEO and President of Empire Merchants, who along with his professional accomplishments supports many charities that help families, youth, elderly and the hungry as well as those that research and educate on cancer and arthritis, Reynold Leone, owner of Zacharys nightclub, as well as Anthony Scotto and Victor Scotto, pioneers in the hospitality industry who set the standard for quality and service.

“Everyone can’t wait for the next event,” said Hart, who is already setting his sights on the 2014 Ball. “It’s a great time, and it’s for a good cause.”

To participate in the 2014 Long Island Hospitality Ball, contact [email protected].


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On Thursday, August 8, dreams will take flight when the Northport Rotary hosts their gala fundraiser, “Wind Beneath Our Wings,” at one of Long Island’s foremost cultural landmarks, the Cradle of Aviation.

This Air and Space Museum resonates with the sense of wonder that has characterized this once daring endeavor, from its early pioneering days through today. According to Curator Joshua Stoff, the museum is aptly called the Cradle of Aviation because Long Island has always been at the forefront of developments in aviation and space exploration. Astoundingly, Charles Lindbergh embarked on his historic 1927 solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris from Roosevelt Field. The Museum’s eight galleries trace the remarkable history of aviation on Long Island, complete with authentic air and spacecraft. Hands-on exhibits and short films enhance the educational experience and guests are free to explore all the museum has to offer during the course of the gala.

Within this extraordinary aerodynamic venue, guests will partake of phenomenal food, entertainment, and an open bar, Rotarian and Event Chairman John Poulos said, adding that a lavish, international buffet prepared by Philip Stone Caterers will be available for guests’ dining pleasure throughout the evening. There will also be gourmet desserts and coffees.

Entertainment Chair Ann Stevens is looking forward to a spectacular evening.

“There will be live entertainment throughout the venue, all evening long, including dancing to the 9 piece orchestra, “Midnight Blue,” in the grand lobby. As you make your way through the museum exhibits, there will be food stations arranged like intimate cafes,” Ms. Stevens said, adding that guests will also enjoy the soulful blues and soft rock numbers performed by Teri George and the Connection, as well as the contemporary sounds of Felicia Crandall, “Distant Twins” vocalist.

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autumn getaways to the lovely Vermont vacation home owned by Rotarians Anita and Bill Thomas, known for their philanthropy. These getaway packages come complete with gift certificates to local restaurants and more.

“It’s a winter wonderland during skiing season,” said Anita, adding that the home is near Stratton Mountain Ski Resort, Magic Mountain and two other major ski resorts.

Autumn is another opportune time to vacation at the home as “the fall foliage is magnificent,” Anita remarked, indicating that whomever wins will be “in walking distance to the town which is a precious New England Village,” and boasts an original country store.

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The Cradle of Aviation is located at the Reckson Center at the Museums at Mitchel, 1 Davis Avenue, Garden City. The event runs from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Tickets are $100 per person, and can be purchased by calling (631) 930-9310 or online at www.Northportrotary.com. Guests can also register online for roundtrip bus transportation for $15. Inquiries about sponsorship opportunities should be directed to the aforementioned phone number.

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Huntington’s oldest home exists in the West Hills area of town. Known as the Peace and Plenty Inn, this circa 1680 home has supposedly been haunted for years by the ghost of one of the innkeepers, Asa Chichester.

The Chichester family ran the Peace and Plenty Inn for over 200 years. Located on a busy stagecoach route, it became a prominent meeting place, and had even had the likes of Walt Whitman and President Theodore Roosevelt as guests. Today, the house is privately owned and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Asa Chichester was born in 1788. When he was old enough, he ran the family business. By the mid-1800’s business began to decline when Jericho Turnpike, a new, direct road into Huntington, was built. Eventually Asa closed the inn.

Asa died in 1841, and was buried in a family cemetery nearby. Descendants of Asa remained in the house, using it as a private residence, until 1915. It is unknown exactly when the hauntings began. According to historical records, all of them mention Asa as the primary ghost. Some say that the guilt Asa suffered for closing the inn makes him come back, while others think he may just miss the old place. Some believe that perhaps he left something concealed in the walls of the inn, and is coming back to retrieve it.

Records indicate that mysterious incidents have taken place in the house. The Long Island Press wrote, “Strange things have

happened: a lamp and several candles have mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Footsteps have been heard, and footprints have appeared leading from the house. It is hardly likely that anyone would walk backwards to the house, and then leave, occupying the same footprints.” Other sources have reported strange sounds coming from the walls and doors swinging.

The house has seen many owners throughout the years. One owner claimed that many things occurred electrically. Lights, televisions and stereos would go on and off, or would change channels. Her dog would refuse to go up the narrow staircase to the loft bedroom. A passing blue light was once seen on this staircase. In 2003 another owner claimed that there had been no activity in the house during her ownership. So, is the story of Asa just a legend that has been passed along through history, or does his spirit live on at the Peace and Plenty Inn?

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Astrologyastrology • maryann dellinger

ARIES: You are able to assert yourself more effectively then usual to accomplish a great deal of work. Remember work isn’t everything.

TAURUS: It may be clearer now on how you want to handle your responsibilities and boundaries.

GEMINI: Standing up for yourself with great confidence is good. Don’t allow yourself to get into confrontations as a result of it.

CANCER: Happy Birthday The new moon is in Cancer July 8th. It may be time to pay more attention to family and friends to further develop your emotional side rather then indulging in food or overworking.

LEO: Shared dreams and individual hopes may now be ready to be expressed. Use your personal power along with your creativity.

VIRGO: Everyday harsh realities encourage you to look for amusement and entertainment. In fact you may not have to go out and look for it.

LIBRA: High energies may lead to disputes making you unwilling to back down.

SCORPIO: Saturn in Scorpio turns direct July 7th a 5 degrees. Time to take a big step forward by using

the information obtained from February 18th to now.

SAGITTARIUS: You may feel irritable and not want to deal with one to one relationships. Sometimes facing it tests the validity of relationships.

CAPRICORN: Overworking is not the way to win friends and family

.It may be best to pay attention to their needs.

AQUARIUS: Full Moon in Aquarius on July 22nd. May be the time to question. Who do you love? What are

your fears? What do you want to change?

PISCES: Opportunities present themselves.. Don’t disregard them because they may not be coming where you thought they would.


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By 1933, Ben Hecht was Hollywood’s prized screenwriter, having already scored an Academy Award win for Best Screenplay (for 1928’s “Underworld”). His credits included “The Front Page”, “Design For Living” and the original “Scarface”, however, Hecht felt bitter towards the movie industry. “Turning good writers into movie hacks is the producer's chief task.” Hecht once proclaimed.

Hecht, and his friend/co-writer, Charles Mac Arthur, went to the East Coast to make their own films in Paramount’s recently vacated Astoria, Queens soundstages. This writing duo felt that shooting on Long Island allowed easy access to Broadway acting talent and it gave them privacy. (Rumor has it on Hecht’s office door was a sign reading: “$%&#@ Adolph Zukor!” Zukor was then the head of Paramount Pictures!).

Hecht and Mac Arthur’s first Long Island production was the brazen and crackling “Crime Without Passion”. Claude Rains, who had just finished a play on Broadway, was cast as Lee Gentry, an ego-maniacal Manhattan attorney who feels he is above the law. "I don't give a hoot about churches, banks and all the other lame duck institutions that keep our so-called society sane," purrs Rains early in the film. Fearing he murdered his mistress, dancer Carmen Brown (Margo), Gentry starts creating false alibis for himself, bragging to imagined apparitions that he is pulling his ultimate scam on the law. By the way, this was Rains’ first film role where he was visible; 1933’s “The Invisible Man” shot Rains to super-stardom.

The completed film had trouble finding an audience. Louella Parsons, a leading columnist at the time, felt Rains was excellent, but noted, “This film is only for intellectuals who want to get entertainment the hard way!” Hecht and Mac Arthur would make

two more films in Astoria before returning to Hollywood to their day jobs - writing for the studios. Their credits would include “Kiss Of Death”, and Hitchcock’s “Notorious”.

The brazen, wild “Crime Without Passion” rarely plays today, but it's an early example of a true New York independent film, created by artists. I once saw it at the Museum of Modern Art, and the audience just ate it up. It has never seen a VHS or DVD release.

“Crime Without Passion” (or CWP) is filled with witty dialog, twisted dream imagery and truly bizarre characters. CWP’s most memorable asset, aside from Rains’ great performance, is the opening montage created by experimental modernist film-maker Slavko Vorkapich. In it, three screaming furies fly out of a murdered woman’s blood, and they violently target various NYC sinners. It’s one of the most shocking, and most visually original moments in a classic

American film!That wild Vorkapich opening sequence from “Crime Without

Passion” will be shown, with many other rare film clips, and discussed in my upcoming one-day class on maverick film-makers who broke the rules and shaped movie-making in the past 120 years. The class will be held on Saturday, July 20 at Huntington’s Cinema Arts Centre. Visit www.cinemaartscentre.org for more details.

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

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