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Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’shouse we go. While there may be no place like home forthe holidays, the reality is that many will be hitting the

roads this holiday season. Even those who are heading “home,”will likely be relying on their vehicles to get them there.“It’s by far the busiest travel period of the year,” said Robert Sin-

clair, manager of media relations with AAA New York. He esti-mates that between Christmas and New Year’s, 55 million peoplewill be on the roads.Getting stranded in an automobile can ruin anybody’s holiday, so

those traveling this holiday season should make sure their vehiclesare ready to go before beginning their treks. Sinclair said that AAAresponded to more than 28 million service calls worldwide lastyear, with more than 6 million of those calls for dead batteries,more than 4 million for flat tires and about another 4 million fordrivers locking themselves out of their vehicles.“These things are easily preventable,” he said.Sinclair points out that stalling in an automobile is not only in-

convenient, it can be quite dangerous. There have been recent fatal-ities as individuals waiting for assistance have been struck by on-coming vehicles.So what should holiday travelers do before taking to the roads?

Sinclair has several suggestions, the first of which is to check a ve-hicle’s tire pressure. He says that a recent study found that about athird of all vehicles have improperly inflated tires, with the majori-ty of tires being under-inflated. According to Sinclair, this is badfor safety as it increases the chance of having a blow-out. In addi-tion, Sinclair says that for every pound that a tire is below properinflation, there is a resulting decrease of .5 percent of fuel economy. While this maynot seem like much, Sinclair adds most tires that are under-inflated are likely to beunder-inflated by more than a pound. Also, it is likely that more than one tire is un-der-inflated. Therefore, a vehicle that has all four tires under-inflated by 5 pounds, isgoing to reduce fuel economy by 10 percent (.5 X 5 X 4 = 10). And, during the holi-day season, the problem is worse because of the weather conditions.

“As the weather gets cooler, it worsens the problem,” says Sinclair. “Cold con-tracts, so as the temperature goes lower, the volume of the air in the tires getslower.”Sinclair says it is critical for automobile owners to check their tires’ inflation level

at least once a month, and ideally once a week, especially during the cooler months.

Don’t Let Auto Problems Give You The Holiday BluesAdvice from an expert on avoiding car trouble when traveling during the holidays

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Many drivers will be hitting the roads this holiday season, such as the Northern State Parkwayseen here. Photo by Ronald Scaglia


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Is there a man on your holiday shopping list who’sdifficult to shop for? If so, then getting the perfectgift could be a chore. In addition to selecting

something that’s fashionable, there is also the task offinding something that fits properly. After all, it’s quitedifficult to purchase someone a suit without havinghim try it on first and then, most likely, having alter-ations done, Fortunately, there are gifts for men thatare stylish and easy to purchase, which most men willbe happy to receive.“Men are very visual,” says Victor Talbot Scog-

namiglio, owner of the famous menswear store inGreenvale. “Men like things that are very unique butfunctional.”Scognamiglio offers his advice on gifts that men

will be thrilled at receiving. All of these are items thatwill help guys give their nicest appearance possible;yet require little or no sizing.

1. GlovesWith the colder weather approaching, many will be

wearing gloves to keep their hands warm. Glovesmake a nice gift, as everyone can use a pair of gloves

and a nice pair of gloves can really enhance awardrobe. Scognamiglio’s menswear store sellsleather and cashmere gloves that are made in Italyand England.“Those are great gifts,” he says. “We have them in

all sizes.”

2. FragrancesBefore going out, many guys will splash on a bit of

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Family gatherings during the holi-days often involve everyone sit-ting around, catching up, while

children play with the toys they re-ceived as gifts. It’s a wonderful time forfamily to hear the latest on jobs, trips,hobbies and health, but it can also turninto a tedious repeat of listening to Un-

cle Joe’s story of the Christmas of 1954when the tree caught fire and burned allthe presents underneath.If your family gathering needs a little

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The second piece of advice offeredby Sinclair is for drivers to check thecondition of their vehicle’s battery. Hesays that much like tires, batteries losetheir efficiency as it gets colder, and heestimates that a battery can lose 30 per-cent of its cold cranking ability at 32degrees Fahrenheit, and 50 percentwhen the temperature dips near zero.Sinclair advises that oxide builds up on

battery terminals, and gets between theterminals and the cables, impeding theflow of electricity. Drivers should lookfor this corrosion, which appears as awhite powder, and should clean it. Thereis a special tool, which can be purchasedto clean the battery terminals, or, driverscan take their vehicle to a technician.Sinclair further cautions that the av-

erage life of a battery is three to fouryears. Those with batteries of this ageor older should be especially attentiveto this to ensure they are not strandedon the side of a road during the holi-days. This is especially important forcars with batteries that have alreadygone dead and were recharged.“If you’ve let your battery go dead,

it’s not a simple thing,” advises Sinclair.“You get a jump and you think it’s okaybut it’s not. It’s wounded. It loses 9 to 10percent of efficiency the first time itgoes dead, 20 percent the second timeand 30 percent the third time. Everytime you let it go dead, it’s like stickinga knife deep in the heart of your car.”Sincalir also advises those who own a

vehicle with a battery that is three yearsor older, or batteries that have alreadygone dead, should consider replacing it,as the cold weather is a big stressor tothe battery. Those whose vehicle hesi-tates upon being started should be espe-cially concerned, as this is a warningthat the battery is weakening.A third bit of advice is to be espe-

cially cautious about locking oneself

out of a car. Sinclair says it is not un-common for drivers to start their engineand let their auto warm up while theywait inside. However, some of today’svehicles lock themselves after runningfor a bit, and the owners of these vehi-cles soon find themselves stranded inthe cold. To prevent this, drivers shouldnot leave their vehicles while it iswarming up, and if possible, have aspare key, although this can be quiteexpensive as some of today’s cars havekeys that cost several hundred dollars.Some more advice is for drivers to

make sure their vehicle has an ice scraperand a brush. When the nor’easter hitLong Island in early November, manydrivers were caught off guard and did nothave something to clear their vehicleswith. Sinclair says to be sure these itemsare in your vehicle before venturing outin the colder weather. He also suggestscarrying a small bag of an abrasive mate-rial such as sand, salt or non-clumpingkitty litter, which can be poured around atire to gain some traction should a vehicleget stuck in ice or snow. He also suggestschecking the windshield washer fluid andmaking sure that it is a winter grade fluidcapable of withstanding low tempera-tures. Having an extra quart of oil and a

gallon of antifreeze in a vehicle in case ofan emergency is another of Sinclair’s rec-ommendations. He also advises having ablanket and gloves in the auto, in case itdoes get stuck. Should a vehicle not ig-nite, it will get cold inside very quickly asvehicles are about 90 percent metal. Hav-ing these items can help a stranded driverget by until help arrives.Finally, and perhaps most important-

ly, Sinclair advises everyone to usecommon sense when traveling this holi-day season. That means not drinkingand driving, not getting into a vehiclebeing driven by someone who has beendrinking and wearing a seat belt when-ever inside of a vehicle.“If we could get people to stop

drinking and driving and to wear a seatbelt, we could eliminate 50 to 60 per-cent of injuries and deaths on the road,”says Sinclair.By following Sinclair’s recommen-

dations, drivers will help to avoid get-ting stuck when driving this holidayseason. And then everyone can get overthe river and through the woods toGrandma’s house. Of course, gettingthere on time might depend on a bit ofluck with the traffic conditions on theLong Island Expressway.

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Getting stranded in a disabledvehicle can ruin the holidayspirit for anyone.

Robert Sinclair of AAA NewYork says that drivers shouldbe sure to have an ice scraperand a brush in their vehiclesto clear snow and ice.

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the best part is there is no sizing re-quired. Gift givers will have to choosewhich scent they prefer, but smelling allof the sweet aromas can actually be partof the fun of giving fragrance as a gift.“We just launched our new fragrance

that’s been doing really well,” saidScognamiglio. “It’s called Victor Tal-bots For Men. It’s a nice, sweet, longlasting fragrance.”

3. CufflinksCufflinks are another part of an at-

tractive wardrobe. A nice set of cuf-flinks can add a large amount of styleand fashion to a guy’s appearance. Andjust like cologne, there is no need tofret about selecting the right size, al-though there is a variety of styles andlooks to choose from to help men cap-ture the perfect look. Scognamiglio ad-vises that at his store, shoppers can se-lect cufflinks, which can be engraved,and other cufflinks that contain semi-precious stones. There are also mechan-ical cufflinks, which contain moveableparts. For example, there is a pair ofcufflinks designed like a golfer with themechanical parts moving to simulate agolf swing.“These are very unique and very

popular,” remarks Scognamiglio. “Peo-ple love them.”

4. ScarvesOn a cold, windy day, is there any-

thing that keeps someone warm andcozy like a scarf? Everyone, or at leastthose in areas such as Long Island wherethe effects of a cold winter are felt, canuse a scarf. It makes a nice gift, can be anice accessory to a wardrobe which pro-vides fashion and comfort, and sizing isnot an issue. For an elegant look, VictorTalbots has scarves that are cashmere,silk and crushed velvet.

5. SuspendersSuspenders can make a great gift for

a man, especially if his pants keepfalling down. In actuality, while sus-penders are functional, they are also

fashionable. Scognamiglio says thatsuspenders are becoming popularagain. He says that his store sells sus-penders with patterns such as polkadots and skulls and crossbones, whichare very popular.

6. Pleated ties and pocket square setsA tie is a traditional gift for a man. To

add to pizzazz, Scognamiglio recom-mends a special tie of high quality. Hesuggests a pleated tie with multiple smallcreases to give it a three-dimensionallook. For the ultimate tie connoisseur, herecommends ties with 11-fold construc-tion. These ties are folded 11 times togive them the ultimate in balance.“It’s a gift idea that will be remem-

bered and you are helping them looksharp,” comments Scognamiglio.

7, SweatersAnother recommendation for a gift

that will keep men warm and fashion-able throughout the winter is a nicesweater. For the ultimate in luxury, takea look at seamless cashmere sweaters,which are sold at Victor Talbots. Thestore carries this style, which comesfrom Scotland, and are spun from onepiece of cashmere, so there is no seam.

8. Shearling CoatAnother luxurious gift is a shearling

coat. Scognamiglio refers to this as, “aonce–in-a-lifetime coat.” He says sucha coat is quite luxurious and will keepthe wearer extremely warm, eventhough it is lightweight.If you are still having trouble finding

a gift despite these suggestions, Scog-namiglio recommends that shoppersstop by his store. He says his staff isready to help with all of the details toselect a gift and send it to the recipient.“We have a special concierge service

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Victor Scognamiglio, owner of Victor Talbots, is pictured with a shearling coat,in front of a display of cashmere sweaters.

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Roast chicken is a great dish to serve. It’seasy to make and is quite delicious. Fur-thermore, it’s perfect for the holidays, as

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side the cavity. Truss the chicken.• Heat butter and oil in a heavy pan on the top

of your stove.• Roll the chicken in the pan to cover the

whole chicken.• Rest the chicken on its side, and place in the

middle of a pre-heated 450 degree Fahrenheitoven. Let roast for 15 minutes, then repeat on theother side for another 15 minutes.• Place the chicken on its back (breast up)

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gossamer-thin either by hand with a sharp chef’sknife, or with your mandoline and place in alarge salad bowl.• Prepare the dressing by combining the lemon

juice, parsley, olive oil and adding salt and pep-per to taste in a small bowl.• Toss the shaved ingredients with the dress-

ing. On a platter or individual dinner plates,arrange the baby greens or arugula, and place amound of the dressed, shaved ingredients on top.• Finish with shavings of Parmigiano-

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However, the holidays also pose dangerto pets, so owners should carefully fol-low the follow suggestions from theNassau County Society for the Preven-tion of Cruelty to Animals.1) Don’t buy tinsel-especially if you

have cats. Cats love to play with linearobjects like string, yarn, rubber bands,and worst of all, tinsel. What often hap-pens is that they will be playing and itwill get caught and anchored undertheir tongue while they swallow theother end of it. Since it’s stuck at oneend, and the digestive tract is trying tomove it in the opposite direction, it getsbound up in the intestines, can shredthem, and potentially cause death if notdealt with right away.2) Put away all toxic foods. All types

of chocolate are toxic, but dark choco-late is the worst. Other foods than canbe toxic are onions, raw potatoes,raisins and grapes. Some plants andflowers can be very dangerous to dogsand especially cats, so be careful ofholiday plants, such as poinsettas andmistletoe.3) Make sure that guests visiting

your home are careful not to let yourpet escape out the front door as they goin and out - especially if you have arunner. A helpful suggestion is to put agentle reminder on the back of the doorso they are always conscious of this.Perhaps, have printed a picture of yourlittle friend with a “Don’t let me es-cape!” caption.4) Be sure that all pets have proper

identification. A microchip that is ISOcertified is best so that your furry fami-ly can be found and the chip read witha universal reader no matter what brandyou picked. In addition, you should al-ways have a sturdy tag on their collarwith your phone number.5) Keep your pet on a leash. This

time of the year people are stressed andnot paying attention to where they aregoing. The safest way to guarantee thatnobody gets hit by a car is to make surethat they are not loose anywhere nearthe road.6) Pet-proof better than you would

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Electric trains are aholiday tradition


Folks have many cherished andvaried memories of the holidayseason. Reindeer on the lawn, hot

chocolate by the fireplace and the sweetaroma of pies baking in the oven are allcommon holiday recollections thatmany people share. Another one is thesight of a model train circling around aChristmas tree.“Christmas is synonymous with elec-

tric trains,” says John Specce, presidentof the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.“Everyone remembers the train under

the tree,” concurs William Finkel, direc-tor of business affairs for Lionel trains.Many adults who played with model

trains as children continue to enjoy themas adults. Steve Ford, owner of WillisHobbies in Mineola, says that adults comeinto his store and the trains help bringthem back to when they were a child.“Especially this time of year when

they come in and see all the train sets ondisplay, it helps them to relive theiryouth,” he says. “They say ‘I rememberthe first train set that my father boughtme.’ Now they’re buying it for their son.”Specce says that model trains have

quite a following on Long Island. Hehas a model train set himself, and in hisoperation of the museum he has encoun-tered many serious hobbyists.“What happens is when you set up an

electric layout, you can build your ownempire,” says Specce of train hobbyistswho create scenes for their trains to travelthrough. “You’re the king of that empire.You’re in control and your imagination isthe only thing that limits you.”While adults may build an empire,

children also get the same opportunity.For those who are looking for a gift fortheir children and grandchildren, whichwill foster their imagination and allowthem to use their creativity, unlike othertoys in which the result or the goal ispredetermined, an electric model trainmight be the answer. There’s also theadded aspect of children using their

hands to create something. Some mayfind that to be more beneficial for chil-dren than to be navigating an animatedfigure on a screen.“What a model does, is it lets children

follow directions and work with theirhands,” Ford remarked. “You’re actuallycreating this model. In some casesyou’re using your imagination. It’s agreat learning experience for kids.”With all of the hi-tech toys such as

video game systems that are availabletoday, it’s easy to assume that youngpeople would not find electric modeltrains as fascinating as their parents did.However, Ford says that popular showsand movies have fostered an interest intrains among children. He says that

Thomas the Tank Engine thrills manyyoung kids, and this has created a fasci-nation with trains. Ironically, as he wasspeaking, a young girl was pushing aThomas model train through train tracksthat are on display in Willis Hobbies.The Polar Express is a popular chil-dren’s book, which was also turned intoan animated movie starring Tom Hanksin 2004. The story centers on a boywhose faith in Santa Claus is being test-ed. A magical train takes him to theNorth Pole where he meets Santa and hebelieves once more. With this story, thelink between Christmas and trains is re-established, and a new generation has aholiday memory that can be connectedto railroads.

Some children are also likely to be fas-cinated by trains because of the connec-tions that are made with their parents. Un-like other toys, both parents and theirchildren can enjoy the magic of operatinga model train. In addition, the activity ofactually operating a train is somethingthat can fascinate kids, even those whoare used to the bright lights of a computer.However, to further capture their interest,the makers of model trains have enhancedthem with modern technology to makethem more appealing to kids from theelectronic age with sounds and animation“With the digital aspect, kids are all

looking at computers and keyboards,” saysFord. “A lot of companies are bringingtrains into that era. There’s an increase inthe animation. You’re not just watching atrain go around - you are interacting.”Ford says that the eyes of children

open wide and their jaws drop openwhen they actually guide a train throughits path. And so many years after theyfirst operated an electric model train,adults often have the same reaction. Andunlike trains of years past, some of to-day’s models come with remote con-trols, so the “engineers” are not just flip-ping a switch and watching a train go,but are actually steering and guiding it.For kids who have an attachment to

other modes of transportation, WillisHobbies also sells models cars and air-planes. Ford says that some children liketo build a model car that their parentsown, or if a grandparent was in the mili-tary, build a helicopter that was flown bythat grandparent. However, even thougha lot of time has passed since passengertrains became popular, and there are oth-er forms of transportation, children stillhave a fascination with trains.“There’s still a large contingent of

fans,” says Finkel. “Watch any kid get-ting on the LIRR and you can see thatit’s still magic.”Willis Hobbies is located at 300

Willis Avenue in Mineola. The phonenumber is (516) 746-3944 and the web-site is www.willishobbies.com. TheOyster Bay Railroad Museum is locatedat 102 Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay.The phone number is (516) 558-7036and the website is www.obrm.org.

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1. Gifts that give moreWhen trying to find a unique gift for

that special someone, keep an eye out foritems that help a cause or make a differ-ence in other’s lives. For example, head toKmart for an exclusive St. Jude bear orna-ment, which serves as a cute remem-brance of the 2012 holiday season. Thebest part is this gift gives back because foreach ornament sold, Kmart will donate$1, with a minimum donation of $50,000,to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalwhere children sick with cancer or otherlife-threatening illnesses can be treated atno cost to their families. It’s a gift thathelps save lives, and one both you and therecipient will feel good about displayingon the tree year after year. Many other lo-cal organizations in need of your supportwill be selling stuffed animals, ornaments,and other related items. Consider one ofthese as a gift that is unique and special.

2. Donate in someone’s nameMany people make donations to non-

profits during the holiday season, but thisgenerosity can also turn into a great giftidea. Whether you’re shopping for some-one and it seems impossible to find theright gift, or the person seems to have it all,a charitable donation made in the recipi-ent’s name is sure to bring a smile duringthe holidays. If you know the person’s fa-vorite charity, visit its website and decideon the amount you want to donate. Mostcharities allow you to print a certificate orcard with the person’s name and a person-al message about the donation, so you canput a gift under the tree. If you don’t knowthe person’s favorite charity, think of his orher interests and conduct an Internetsearch. Pet lover? Search for nonprofit petorganizations in the recipient’s area. Mili-tary vet? Look for charitable organizationsfor military families and soldiers.

3. Green gifts that give backIf you or those on your gift list are

eco-minded, consider a gift with an en-vironmental theme. A simple yet mean-ingful gift is to plant a tree in honor ofsomeone. Care for the tree and watch itgrow year after year as the holiday sea-son approaches.

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from the devastation caused by the su-perstorm. To help others, and the com-munity, consider a donation to one ofthese charities. Perhaps this is what yougive yourself this year. Instead of pur-chasing the latest electronic device, thatyou really don’t need, give somethingto help those who were devastated bythe storm. If will likely make you feelbetter than any other material presentyou could buy yourself.From an ornament that helps sick

children get better to planting a treethat grows bigger each year, gifts withmeaning will be remembered well be-yond the end of December and are awin-win - your recipient feels greatabout receiving a meaningful presentand you feel good about putting yourshopping dollars toward somethingwith positive influence. Saint Nick issure to approve. (BPT)

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When trying to make the holi-days brighter, who better toask for advice than Santa’s

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“While the holiday season is alwaysa hectic time at the North Pole, just likeit is for you and your family, we still tryto spend time together even after a longday in Santa’s workshop” says Mrs.Claus. “We read Santa’s letters, playreindeer games and bake tasty holiday

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A Simple But Elegant AppetizerFor Holiday Parties

Throughout the holiday season, friends and families will gather for fun-filled parties. Delicious food is an important element in making a holi-day party a success. If you are hosting a holiday party this year, consid-

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Gatehouse Oysters2 Dozen Oysters (Preferably from Frank M. Flowers)1 Cup Italian Spiced Panko or Breadcrumbs6 Cloves Garlic, Minced1/4 Stick of ButterJuice of One Lemon

Shuck oysters and place on a cookie sheet. Put a small pile of minced garliconto each oyster. Cover each with Panko and place a dab of butter onto the cen-ter. Using the center rack, broil on high for 10-15 minutes or crust is goldenbrown. Finish with lemon

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