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Enjoy the articles on cognac, Whistler, vegan dining and more, and if you are thinking about a better audio or video experience, look up your nearest expert at www.htsa.com.Best, Richard GlikesExecutive DirectorHome Theater Specialists of America [email protected] www.myhtsa.comBig Projectionshigh-definition LifeStYLe and eLectronicSCONNECTIONSHDL0909_Features 4 9/4/09 8:55:17 AMBroomall:1001 Sussex Blvd.Broomall, PA 19008(610) 544-4420Jenkintown:509 Old York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046(215) 885-5300Wilmington:1 block south of Charcoal Pit 2304 Concord PikeWilmington, DE 19803(302) 655-4780toll free 800.990.hifwww.hifhouse.comAs one of the nations foremost audio visual electronics and installation experts, HiFi Househastheexperience,valueandexpertisetoensureyourcustomizedhome theaterisequippedandinstalledtoperfection.Whetheryourelookingforafat-panel HDTV in your family room or a complete custom home theater, nobody knows home entertainment equipment and installation better than HiFi House.Call HiFi House today to schedule a free in-home consultation.The difference between a good house and a great houseis HiFi House.HDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 5 9/1/09 10:30:09 AM16Your Local Custom SolutionTheyhavet hevi si onandt he experi encetobri ngyourhome tolife.Yourcommunitycustom el ectroni csdeal erwi l l exceed your expectations and your wild-estdreamswi ththei rpl ansfor yourhomeautomati oni nstal l a-tion or upgrade.20Haute VeganVeggi e-f uel ed, f requent l yun-cookedVegandiningisbecom-ingtherageamongfoodiesand celebs.26The True HomeTheater ExperienceTodaysfrontprojectionsystems keepgettingbetter,moreuser-friendly, and easier to afford.30CognacThef act sandhi st or ybehi nd theexquisiteagedBrandyfrom France.36Your Life, Your LookI nthemarketf orahandbag? Exper t ssaykeepaneyeon f ashi onbutf ol l owyourbest shopping instincts.44Whistlers WonderlandBr i t i shCol umbi asFai r mont ChateauWhi stl eroffersguests adazzling,delightfulmixtureof outdoor adventure and cozy win-tertime luxury.10The Most Useful iPhone AppsFour handyl i f e-t ool syoucan download today.12The Automated EstateA local custom electronics dealer profilesanimpressivehomethat features the latest home automa-ti on,di stri buti ngentertai nment andconveniencethroughoutthe property.44FEATurEs26ConTEnTs FALL 2009 IssuE, VoLumE 3, IssuE 36HDL20HDL0909_Features 6 9/8/09 11:34:57 AMExclusively at HiFi House.Jenkintown:509 Old York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046(215) 885-5300Wilmington:2304 Concord PikeWilmington, DE 19803(302) 655-4780Broomall:1001 Sussex Blvd.Broomall, PA 19008(610) 544-4420www.hifhousegroup.com toll free 800.990.hifSomesaythatwhenyoureconsideringspeakersyouhavetochoosebeautyoraccuracy,butyoucanthaveboth. Now, with loudspeakers from Wilson Audio, you dont have to choose. Wilson Audio speakers are known for their unyielding dynamics, unparalleled craftsmanship and unbelieveably realistic sound qualityaudio so real, youll think its live.Now Wilson Audio speaker are available to you...but only at HiFi House. Stop by any HiFi House location today and experience what musicians, recording professionals and music lovers everywhere consider the fnest loudspeakers in the world.Simply the Worlds Finest Loudspeaker.HDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 7 9/1/09 10:30:13 AM5258 64 7CONTENTS58The Best Seat in the HouseLooking to improve your football seati ngforthi supcomi ngsea-son?Twotopnamesi nhome theater furniture offer some sug-gestions. 64Let the Good Meals Roll!Joinusforarestaurantcrawl throughsomeofNewOrl eans topdiningspotsincludingex-perttestimonyfromaBigEasy local.74Head for the HillsAnexperiencedhikersuggests 10spotsyoumaywanttovisit for a power walkwhatever your l evel ofhi ki ngexperi encehap-pens to be.80The Stone of FidelityOri gi ns,hi story,factsandl eg-endsaboutthebeautifuljewelry known as jade.82The Invisible AccessoryLi t t l e- knownbut f asci nat i ng hi storyandfactsonthemost elusivebut potentially potentof personal products: perfume.54Vital VitaminsVitamins arent just for the kids any-more. Todays new-age vites may boost your brainpower, extend your lifeandevenhelpyoushedsome pounds.8HDLCOVER PHOTO by Vasco CelioCourtesy of CEDIA memberGlobal Technologies and Control Solutions Its time to make yourgrand entrance.Americas Best Custom BuilderEXPERIENCE THE FINEST IN MAIN LINE LIVING,IN ONE OF OUR COMMUNITIES OR ON YOUR HOMESITEAthertyn55+ Lifestyle CondominiumsHaverfordFrom $635,000FenimoreCustom HomesGladwyneFrom $2.3 millionWinfieldCustom HomesDevonFrom $2.7 millionBoxwoodCustom HomesRadnorFrom $2.5 millionContact Jean Bell 610-647-3700www.pohligbuilders.comBUILDING LONG STANDINGRELATIONSHIPSNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERSHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 9 9/1/09 10:30:16 AM10HDL10HDL10HDLIPHONEAPPSDownload these handy life-tools(many are still absolutely FREE) and youll have THE most functional iPhone on the market, no matter the generation.The Most Useful iPhone Apps >> by AUDREY GRAYPandora Internet Radio (Free, Pandora) Perhapsthebestappofal l time, and still astonishingly free. You type in the name of an artist, song or album that you love, and Pandora will set up a live stream of related music. Disagree with a choice?Hitthethumbsdown button and skip to the next radio stationtune(keepinmindyou only get six skips an hour).Mixologist - 7900Drink & Cocktail Recipes ($.99, Digital Outcrop) Forgetthepreci sei ngredi ents andmeasurementsforaGi ml et or Sex on the Beach? Its all here, al ongwi t hnear l y8, 000ot her cocktailrecipes.Drinkcategories i ncl udemarti ni s,shooters,j el l o shots,punches,hotdrinkseven non-alcoholic choices for the Shir-ley Temple set.Local Picks byTripAdvisor (Free, TripAdvisor LLC) A lot of apps will toss out a list of restaurant suggestions, but the culinary winners on the Local Pics app were judged by real people who tried the food themsel ves.Thi sappdraws fromoveramillionandahalf reviewstoofferyouthebest choices in both small and large cities around the globe. iHandyCarpenter ($1.99, iHandyCarpenter)Leavetheunwieldybubblelevelandblumbbobsinthetool box, boys. This app uses the iPhones built-in accelerometer to determine when something is vertically or horizontally true. Youll have to calibrate your phone first to make this work, but once you do, its incredibly useful for tasks like hanging picture framesorevendeckconstruction.Virtualtapemeasuringand caliber measurements available too.With over 65,000 iPhone applications in 20 different categories to choose from, how are you ever supposed to wade through the riffraff apps to find the few that really enhance your lifestyle? You can always check the Top 25 on iTunes, but were prioritizing utility over popularity on this enjoyably pragmatic best-of list: JOB: LGX-DDM-M15350ADESCRIPTION: LED Fish PrintBLEED: 8.625 x 11.25TRIM: 7.875 x 10.5SAFETY: 7 x 10GUTTER: NonePUBLICATION: NoneART DIRECTOR: Renee Anderson 8-4089COPYWRITER: Liz Harrison 8-5419ACCT. MGR.: Erika Dale 8-4385ART PRODUCER: Maggy Lynch-Hartley 8-3354PRINT PROD.: Rick Krieger 8-3514PROJ. MNGR.: Rodney Pringle 8-3528This advertisement prepared by Young & Rubicam, N.Y.9H57415_LGX_a3.1_d.inddCLIENT: LGTMG #: 9H5415HANDLE #: 12JOB #: LGX-DDM-M15350ABILLING#: LGX-DDM-M15350ADOCUMENT NAME: 9H57415_LGX_a3.1_d.inddPAGE COUNT: 1 of 1PRINT SCALE: 100%INDESIGN VERSION: CS3STUDIO ARTIST: clt 6-9948LAST SAVE DATE: 8-6-2009 3:50 PMCREATOR: khadaranjCREATION DATE: 8-5-2009 3:50 PMDOCUMENT PATH: TMG:Volumes:TMG:Clients:YR:LG:Jobs:2009:9H:9H57415_LGX-DDM-M15350:Mechanicals:9H57415_LGX_a3.1_d.inddFONT FAMILY: BryantLG (Medium, Regular)LINK NAME: 9H57415_LGX_a4_v.tif, THX_CertSeal_Display_GS_yr.eps, LG_4c_tag_Gray_H_50_3D_CS_yr.epsINK NAME: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackS:7S:10T:7.875T:10.5B:8.625B:11.25THE ONLY LED TV WITH PICTURE SO REAL IT EARNED THX CERTIFICATION.So, is it a TV? Or something better?The technology of LG LED TVs that delivers deeper blacks, richer colors, and vivid clarity now comes with something better: THX certication. So whether its an awe-inspiring scene or the striking detail of an even more striking animal, LGs LED TVs display it with stunning picture quality.LGusa.comLED TV with2009 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. LG Lifes Good is a registered trademark of LG Corp. Screen Image Simulated. 2009 LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ. All rights reserved. LG Lifes Good is a registered trademark of LG Corp. Screen Image Simulated. HDL0909_Features.indd 11 9/4/09 2:03:02 PM12HDL>>For some people, its in their nature to leave half-done projects incomplete. Perhaps they scrap whats been done and start all over again, or just ditch the whole thing. Picking up the pieces and finishing the original project can be a major challenge for some, but fortunately for one family, HiFi House of Broomall, Pa., has never met a challenge it couldnt face.In this case, a prospective client came to HiFi House with a unique propositionthe chance to bring one of its own incom-plete jobs to fruition. He was buying a new home that the pre-vious owner never had a chance to move into, explains HiFi HouseA/VSystemDesignerHarryBlanchard.Heoriginally wanted equipment that would finish off the whole-house music system that we started for the previous owner, and he wanted to finish off the basement theater using some of his existing equipment along with a projector and screen purchase.HiFi House offered recommendations to make the finished product even better than first imagined. I introduced him to Kaleidescape, Stewart curved constant height/variable width screenandthemotorizedanamorphiclensforthetheater room, Blanchard recalls. He instantly fell in lovehard. We even expanded the Kaleidescape into three other areas of the home: playroom, family room and master bedroom.Beyond powering the system with cutting-edge technology, the client also had two prerequisites, according to Blanchard: Makeitcleanandsimpletouse.Thiscreatedadditional challenges. Because the house was wired for another client, Blanchardsays,wehadtomoveandaddsomeadditional wiringtothefinishedhome.Wemadesurethatthecabinet that housed most of the equipment blended into the house but still was very functional.Picking Up the PiecesHiFi House turned an unfnished project into aworld-class home theater.HOMETOWNMYHOME ELECTRONICSFORTEAM.I CHOSE THEHOUSE,They made it so easy. We just told them what we wanted and they handledeverythingfromconcepttocompletion.Theattentionto detail was amazing. They treated my house like it was their house. Evenafteritwasalldone,theservicewasincredible.Nowonder these guys are Best of Philly.HiFi House knocked it out of the park.Broomall:1001 Sussex Blvd.Broomall, PA 19008(610) 544-4420Jenkintown:509 Old York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046(215) 885-5300Wilmington:1 block south of Charcoal Pit2304 Concord PikeWilmington, DE 19803(302) 655-4780www.hihouse.com toll free 800.990.hiChase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies Second BasemanWHEN I T CAME TOCUSTOMINSTALL>> by HOWARD WHITMANHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 12 9/1/09 10:30:31 AMHOMETOWNMYHOME ELECTRONICSFORTEAM.I CHOSE THEHOUSE,They made it so easy. We just told them what we wanted and they handledeverythingfromconcepttocompletion.Theattentionto detail was amazing. They treated my house like it was their house. Evenafteritwasalldone,theservicewasincredible.Nowonder these guys are Best of Philly.HiFi House knocked it out of the park.Broomall:1001 Sussex Blvd.Broomall, PA 19008(610) 544-4420Jenkintown:509 Old York RoadJenkintown, PA 19046(215) 885-5300Wilmington:1 block south of Charcoal Pit2304 Concord PikeWilmington, DE 19803(302) 655-4780www.hihouse.com toll free 800.990.hiChase Utley, Philadelphia Phillies Second BasemanWHEN I T CAME TOHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 13 9/1/09 10:30:35 AM14HDLAs the project got underway, the HiFi House team went to great lengths to ensure that this system would be everything the client wantedand more.At every TV location we had a HD cable box and a K-play-er,Blanchardsays.Iremotelylocatedthemandincluded RF remote into the design. If I couldnt make it blend in using in-wall/ceilingspeakersandflagstoneplanterspeakers,for example, I hid it away out of sight in mechanical spaces and closets. The Acoustic Innovation theater chairs we installed in the theater room fit their restoration hardware style per-fectly.Sothefami l ywoul dal wayshaveaccesstoi tsfavori te movies, HiFi House loaded about 400 of them into the Kalei-descapesystem.Theycannowwatchanyoftheirmovies in bed, in the family room, in the lower level play room, and/or the home theater with a push of a button. This made the systemasi mportanttotheki dsasi tdi dtotheparents, Blanchard says.Afteraboutamonthswork,thesystemwasfinallyready touse,totheclientsdelight.Seeingitinashowroomis onething,Blanchardsays,butbeingabletosimplypick uptheremoteinhishomeandworkthesystemwithvery little instruction won him for life. He, like others, questioned thecostofcontroluntilhesawitinaction.TheMrs.really likedthelightingcontrolweaddedinthemasterbedroom and theater room. They also get a kick out of the amount and quality of sound we can get out of a planter speaker on the terrace. HDLHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 14 9/1/09 10:31:08 AMHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 15 9/1/09 10:35:09 AM16HDL16HDL16HDL16HDL>>InthesedaysofGPSnavigationsystems and online map tools, it seems impossible to get lost. But occasionally, it happens. A wrong turnoramissedexitcanleaveyoustranded, hoping in vain to find a gas station with an ac-tual attendant working the late shift. As those minutes and miles crawl by, all you want to see is a human face to help you find your way.The fact is, even with an increasing amount of technology that surrounds us every day, its still great to speak to a per-son who can answer questions and help you find what youre looking for, especially when youre shopping for electronics. Somehow, its those newfangled gadgets that require human intervention in their deciphering.Thatl evel of personal i zedservi cei swhatHi Fi House providesitscustomersinitstwoPennsylvanialocationsin Broomall and Jenkintown and at its branch in Wilmington, Del. When you call a HiFi House location, a person answers the telephone, notes Jon Robbins, chief operating officer of HiFi House. We know how frustrating it is when you get caught in a voicemail black hole. We believe that the human element is very important to what we do. Robbins, whose father founded HiFi House on these same principles in 1955, adds that customers who visit HiFi House stores or call on the telephone will see the same people and hear the same voices year after year. Among the companys 75 employees, Our average sales associate has been work-inghereforabout15years,Robbinssays.Thatsahuge HiFi House helps its clients navigate an enjoyable journey with technology.Finding Your Way HomeYOUSEEITRISINGABOVERITTENHOUSESQUARE.NOWSEEWHYITRISESABOVEALLOTHERLUXURYCONDOMINIUMS.Theres only one opportunity to live in a new condominium on Rittenhouse Square.10 Rittenhouse Square has been designed by world-renowned architect Robert A. M.Stern to combine the best of the new with Philadelphias traditional architecture.Amenities and service are unsurpassed: beautiful indoor pool, fitness center, resident-only valet parking garage, 24-hour doorman, room service, concierge, town carservice and exclusive garden terrace. Plus a 10-year tax abatement. From $1.3 million.Move in Fall 2009215.825.7710 10Rittenhouse.comDEALERPROFILE>> by Kirsten nelsonHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 16 9/1/09 10:31:26 AMYOUSEEITRISINGABOVERITTENHOUSESQUARE.NOWSEEWHYITRISESABOVEALLOTHERLUXURYCONDOMINIUMS.Theres only one opportunity to live in a new condominium on Rittenhouse Square.10 Rittenhouse Square has been designed by world-renowned architect Robert A. M.Stern to combine the best of the new with Philadelphias traditional architecture.Amenities and service are unsurpassed: beautiful indoor pool, fitness center, resident-only valet parking garage, 24-hour doorman, room service, concierge, town carservice and exclusive garden terrace. Plus a 10-year tax abatement. From $1.3 million.Move in Fall 2009215.825.7710 10Rittenhouse.comHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 17 9/1/09 10:31:28 AM18HDLn Contact:Elite Home Technologies,A HiFi House Company1001 Sussex Blvd.; Broomall, PA 19015; Phone: 610.544.4671;www.hifhousegroup.comadvantage to our customers. They come into one of our loca-tions, and theyre dealing with people who have been in this industry for a long time. Theyre in this as a career. This isnt just a stopping point for them.With that level of dedication comes the continuing educa-tion that HiFi House personnel take very seriously. Our people continue to learn about technology and products on an ongo-ing basis, so we give the consumer the best advice possible, Robbins emphasizes.Tothatrespect,HiFiHouseofferssomeofthebestguid-ance available with the added personal touch of an in-home consultation.Oneofthefirststepstonearlyeverysaleisa site visit, where HiFi House experts make recommendations onwhattechnologiesarebestsuitednotonlytothehome itself, but more importantly, to meet the needs of their clients lifestyles. Everyhouseisdifferent,Robbinssays.Itsnotlikecar stereo, where a Lexus is a Lexus. Its very important that we do site surveys so we can create an expectation that can be fulfilled, and when our installers get there they know exactly what work needs to be done.Before, during and after the sales and installation process at HiFi House, customers are always in touch with people. Just so clients can rest easy at any hour, at any point along their journey, that they have the ability to reach their dedicated as-sociate by mobile phone, home phone or e-mail. Theresabondthatconnectsourpeopletoourclients, Robbins says. The whole relationship is a process. Because were not in it for one sale; were in it for creating a relationship with our customers.As time goes by, and clients needs change, HiFi House will continuetobetheretoanswerthecall.Whatwereabout iscreatingfun,Robbinsenthuses.Thereswaytoomuch stress in this life. But were there to provide pleasure and en-tertainment, and the only way to really do that right is to have the human connection. HDLHDL0909_HiFi_House_V031 18 9/1/09 10:31:34 AMLutron | whole-home light control from your iPhoneTM2009 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.For more information, or to nd a list of HomeWorks providers near you, contact:1.877.2.LUTRONwww.lutron.com/homeworksConveniently control the lights and shades throughout your home.With a HomeWorks whole-home light control system you can orchestrate the daylight and electric light in your home to match your activities, set a relaxing mood, enhance your lifestyle, and save energy.HomeWorks can now be controlled from your Apple iPhoneTM or iPod Touch via a Wi-Fi connection. Contact your local provider for set up and integration with your HomeWorks system.Apple and iPod are registered trademarks and iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.HDL0909_Features.indd 19 9/4/09 11:37:46 AMVEGANcookingJustl i kethemenui tems atmostf i ne-di ni nges-tablishments,thenames ofentresatNewYorks PureFoodandWinereadrather like a stanza of poetry. Theres the CaperLemonRoastedChanterel l e Mushroomwi thProvencal Summer TruffleortheTokyoTurnipCarpac-cio accompanied by an English pea creamdressing.Withthepricesof such refined offerings as swell as the language,itsnowonderNewYorks elite-though-incognito troupe of food criticswilldropbythesublimeGra-mercyParkrestaurantfromti meto time to sample the goods. Pure Food and Wine has twice been listed among the esteemed ranks of New York Mag-azines Top 100 Restaurants. Not bad for a place where the chefs insist that nothing is ever cooked. Welcome to the surprising world of vegan(pronouncedVEE-gun)haute cui si ne,ati nybutever-so-steadi l y emergi ngsubsetofpremi erAmeri -candiningdestinations.Attheposh Mi l l enni umonGearyStreeti nSan FranciscoorthetonyCandle79on theUpperEastSi deofManhattan, risk-taking restauranteurs are pouring funding into much more than a token vegetari andi shonthei rcareful l y-cr af t edmenus. I nst ead, t heyare betting the houseand differentiating themsel vesi nahi ghl ycompeti ti ve marketpl aceonbi l l soffarewhi ch arenotonl ymeat-f reebutani mal product -f reeaswel l . That means nomilk,eggs,butter,creamoreven honey. At Pure Food and Wine, the require-mentsareevenmorestri ngent.As purveyors of whats known as a raw or live food diet, the chefs there as-semble their impressive dishes without heating ingredients to more than 115 degrees fahrenheit, a practice that is said to aid in digestion by preserving a foods natural enzymes. But what about preserving the real reason why most people go out to eat inthefirstplacenamely,pureand unadulteratedpleasure?Veganpro-prietors like Bart Potenza, co-founder of Candl e79andaut hor of The Candl eCafeCookbook:Morethan 150EnlightenedRecipesfromNew Yorks Renowned Vegan Restaurant, say their chefs are masters of both sa-vory and sweet treats, and they have plenty of patrons as witnesses. Last Valentines night here, we had 220 reservations and a hundred more on a wait list, said Potenza, lounging in a cozy corner of of Candle 79s up-perlevel,aseatfrequentedregularly by Sir Paul McCartney. Only 20 per-cent of our customers are actual veg-etarians, but people come back. 20HDLHaute Vegan>>elegant. efficient. eco-logical.www.renaissancelighting.comRenaissance Lighting is the only company to offer a complete line of architectural-grade, solid-state LED, color-changing recessed downlights.Each fixture can be wirelessly controlled using intuitive proprietary software and simple control systems to create customized color-changing lighting effects for any living area. AMPLIFY YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH THE VIVIDLY BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT LOOK OF INTELLIGENT COLOR-CHANGING LED ILLUMINATION. >> by Audrey GrAyWhat began as a health and diet trend is emerging as the latest in luxury dining choices among celebrities and gastrophiles alike.Candle 79s delectable Stuffed Manicotti is made with sauted mushrooms, tofu-basil cheese, seitan ragout, toasted cashew parmesan cheese, roasted tomato sauce and pine nut pesto.HDL0909_Features.indd 20 9/3/09 1:52:45 PMelegant. efficient. eco-logical.www.renaissancelighting.comRenaissance Lighting is the only company to offer a complete line of architectural-grade, solid-state LED, color-changing recessed downlights.Each fixture can be wirelessly controlled using intuitive proprietary software and simple control systems to create customized color-changing lighting effects for any living area. AMPLIFY YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH THE VIVIDLY BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT LOOK OF INTELLIGENT COLOR-CHANGING LED ILLUMINATION. HDL0909_Features.indd 21 9/3/09 1:52:57 PMPotenza opened Candle 79 in 2003, to the delightofleafycelebritieslikeWoodyHar-relson (Pontnza calls him the poster boy of veganism), Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson and AliciaSilverstone,afoodandanimal-rights activist who is coming out with a vegan life-style book called The Kind Diet in the fall of 2009. Though it hasnt always been easy to findtop-shelfchefswhoarewillingtowork withoutcrmefrache,nottomentionfine meat, seafood and poultry, Potenza is proud of Candle 79s staying power in a city where l ess-than-desi reabl erestaurantsareshut-teredfasterthanglasshousesinhurricane season. We try to emphasize organic over veg-an, and talk about the beautiful ingredients that we collect from our relationships with a networkoforganicfarmers,saidPotenza. AndourAngel hasawonderful i magi na-tion. Candle79sangelisAngelRamos,an unassumingbuthighlycreativechefwitha shy smile. Raised partly in Mexico and partly in New York, Ramos spends mornings brows-ing local green markets to gather wide array of farm-fresh and unique vegetables like the sweetandpepperywatermelonradish.He spendseveni ngstransformi ngsuchgreen shoots and root vegetables into South Ameri-can-inspired fare like zuchinni enchiladas with chipotle tomato sauce, spinach, guacamole, pumpkin seeds and cucumber-tomato salsa, or herb-crusted tofu with truffled soft polenta and an oven-roasted tomato pesto. We work with very rich veggie stocks, ca-shew cream, coconut milk and meaty mush-rooms, said Ramos. But even the simplest vegetablessauteedwithfreshgarlic,herbs and white wine can be really, really nice. Though not all vegan restaurants dabble in foodsthatdoubleasmeatsubstitutes,pre-ferring to celebrate the flavors of vegetables and whole grains alone, Ramos and Potenza 22HDL>>Starring Salamanders signature styles, featuring the highest quality construction that delivers enduring value and a memorable performance of ultimate comfort. Now in Green. 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As seen in HTSAs first Guiltless Green Home TheaterIntroducing Earth-friendly leathers which are tanned using a new environmentally responsible process that eliminates the use of bad actors like toxic chemicals.ENTERTAINMENT FURNITURE SHAPED BY YOUR NEEDSNOW SHOWI NG EARTH-FRIENDLY LEATHERSSeethemanySal amander Seati ngopti onsal ongwi thourentertai nmentcabi nets and mounts and Design Your Own at SalamanderSeating.com or call 888-892-9919.HDL0909_Features.indd 23 9/3/09 1:53:28 PMfully embrace what they call the Holy Trinity ofvegancui si ne:sei tan(anel asti cgl uten productsometi mescal l edwheatmeat), tempeh(soybeansinacakeform)andtofu (known popularly as bean curd, but actually curds of coagulated soy milk). Tempehhasalittlebitofitsownflavor, but seitan and tofu dont taste like anything, soi tsuptomysauces,sai dRamos,an i nventorwhoseemsupforthechal l enge, creating popular entrs like Caribbean Jerk Grilled Seitan in brown ale black bean sauce accompanied by plantains, mango-papaya salsa, and jalapeo-cilantro coulis. DessertsgetalotofattentioninRamos kitchen as well, though hes inclined to round outhispatronshealthydiningexperience withexoticsweetalternativeslikeorange-cashewcream, al mondshortbread, and plenty of ginger-spicy chocolate. I love it when people grab me after their meals, just to say thank you, said Ramos. I nanageofveganmani festosl i kethe best-sel l i ngSki nnyBi tchseri esaswel l astesti moni al sfromwi l l owl yveganHol -lywoodstarlets,moreAmericansthanever seem open to the idea of at least tasting the opti onsatrestaurantsl i keCandl e79and Millennium,wherechefEricTuckerserves smoked tofu with kaffir lime and a Thai basil coconutcurry.AccordingtotheVegetarian Resource Group 2009 survey, there are cur-rentlyapproximately68millionAmericans whonevereatmeat,poul tryorseafood, and 30 percent of those vegetarians identify themsel vesasvegan.Itscertai nl ysti l l an unconventionalchoice,butunconventional i softenthekeyi ngredi enti ncreati ngfine di ni ngexperi enceswi thperenni al l yfresh appeal. HDL24HDLwww.bdiusa.com HI GHPERF ORMANCEF URNI T UREEvery single detail has been beautifully engineered to blow you away.And thats not just talk. With sleek design and thoughtful engineering like IR remote-friendly doors, hidden wheels, European hardware and fow-through ventilation, BDI home theater furniture is designed to amaze. Visit bdiusa.com to locate a dealer near you, and prepare to be foored.HIDDENWHEELSDROP DEADGORGEOUSCONCEALED SPEAKER COMPARTMENTAVI ONSERI ESI I 8 9 2 9Chef Angel Ramos runs Candle 79s imaginative kitchen.The Chocolate Mousse Tower is one of Candle 79s popular, decadent (but healthy) desserts.HDL0909_Features.indd 24 9/3/09 1:53:43 PMwww.bdiusa.com HI GHPERF ORMANCEF URNI T UREEvery single detail has been beautifully engineered to blow you away.And thats not just talk. With sleek design and thoughtful engineering like IR remote-friendly doors, hidden wheels, European hardware and fow-through ventilation, BDI home theater furniture is designed to amaze. Visit bdiusa.com to locate a dealer near you, and prepare to be foored.HIDDENWHEELSDROP DEADGORGEOUSCONCEALED SPEAKER COMPARTMENTAVI ONSERI ESI I 8 9 2 9HDL0909_Features.indd 25 9/3/09 1:53:46 PM26HDLVIDEOPROJECTORS>> by MAUREEN JENSONHome TheaterExperienceFront Proj ecti on Systems keep getti ng better, easi er to use and more affordabl e.The>>Itwasnttoolongagothatafront proj ecti onhometheatersystem meant i nst al l i nghundr edsof poundsofaCRTproj ector,and spendinghours(days?)tweakingitto look good. Thanks to the rapid develop-ment of DLP (and LCD and LCOS), pro-jectors now look great, and are cheaper, easier to maintain, and easier to install.Howevertherei ssti l l aresi stance amongsomeconsumerstohavinga front projection system installed in their home.Thebenefi tsandthehome theaterexperi enceoftodaysfront projectionsystemsaretrulynumerous and knowing them can help alleviate any fears, so that Mr. and Mrs. Homeowner can truly get On With The Show!How They WorkTodaysprojectionsystemscomeina couple of flavors. Most high-end projec-torsarebasedonTexasInstruments DLP,orDigitalLightProcessing.Atits coreistheDMD,orDigitalMicromir-rorDevice.Almostallhomeprojectors now are 1080p, and, as such, the DMD has 2,073,600 tiny mirrors, each mirror representing one pixel on screen (1,920 by 1,080). A single-chip DLP (as in one DMD) uses a color wheel.Thi si sj usthowi tsounds. I tsa smallwheelwithcolorfiltersegments. Inthree-chipDLPprojectors,thelight fromthelampissplitbyaprismand sent toyou guessed itthree DMDs, oneforeachcol or.Three-chi pDLP systems are often considerably brighter than their single-chip brothers. Johnny Fare,abuyerforWi l shi reAudi oand VideoinThousandOaks,Calif.,says, People are really looking now for high performanceatalowercost,andthat i soneofthethi ngsthatEpson,for example, does very well. The beauty of the projector world that we live in today isthateveryperson,nomatterwhat their budget, can enjoy the really large screen home theater experience that a projection system can provide.Other Ways to GoOther main projection technologies that homeowners are considering are LCOS (SXRDandHD-ILA).Theothermai n technology in the high-end front projec-tion world right now is LCOS, or Liquid Crystal onSi l i con.Oneofthemost popular flavors is Sonys SXRD (Silicon X-talReflectiveDisplay).Lightfroma lamp is polarized (like good sunglasses) and focused on an LCOS chip. All LCOS projectors are three-chip designs, which create color much in the same way as a three-chip DLP. Installation-wise, LCOS projectorsaremostoftenfoundcom-peti ngi npri ceandl i ghtoutputwi th single-chip DLP projectors. LCD Liquid Crystal Display projectors areoneofthemostcommontypesof projectors,buttheyarepredominantly onthelowendofthepricespectrum. While they have come a long way, they generallystilldonthavethecontrast ratioorblacklevelofDLPandLCOS projectors. The better LCD-based pro-jectors,though,areoftenveryquiet, whi chi safeaturethatshoul dntbe 27HDL28HDLunderestimated.LCDs(bothprojectorsandflatpanels)area transmissive technologythat is to say, the light shines through the device, and out to the screen.Getting Better All the TimeBob Dodge and Rob Seaman of Talk of the Town in Allendale, N.J., comment that, For our customers, price doesnt seem to be so much of the issue nowits space. Back in the days when CRT was the norm, it was a lengthy process to install, withwaymoremaintenancefortheconsumer;withtodays technologies, all of that inconvenience has been eliminated.Bob Dodge added, Technology has come so far, one of our most popular brands is Sim2. Dollar for dollar, Sim2 is putting out an amazing picture.The projector itself isnt the only aspect of your home the-ater that you need to think about. Its also important to con-sider the screen as a partner of the projector, not as just an addition. Matching a projector with the right screen is key. Too large of a screen and the image is dim, too small, and its not engaging; those parts are obvious. Wide screens are becom-ing extremely popular. Many new projectors have the ability to be mated with an anamorphic lens. In this type of setup, the projectorremovestheblackbarsfroma2.35:1movie,and stretchestheimageverticallytofillits1.78:1chip.Thelens stretchesthisouttofillthewiderscreen.Thelensismotor-ized, as is the screens masking, so that you can continue to watchHDTVprogramming(or1.85:1movies)atthecorrect aspect ratio.No Need to FearIn todays world, you have plenty of options and many hom-eowners have probably never considered a projector, not be-cause they dont want one, but because they dont even know they exist (or consider them too complex). These people really need to see a projection system in operation, and then learn that it isnt any more difficult to use than a regular TV. There are so many options and price ranges for projectors that there is no reason far more people shouldnt have projec-tors in their home, and enjoy the truly superior entertainment experience that accompanies a really big screen. HDLHDL0909_Features.indd 28 9/3/09 1:54:13 PM10 Topics and QuesTionsTo Think abouT When consideringa FronT projecTion sysTem1) How big do you want to go? Think bigger.2) How about a TV the size of your wall?3)Check out demonstrations that show how projectors and screens can actually be hidden in the room environment.4)Hold a Crestron or similar control systemyou wont want to put it down.5)Ask about perforated/weave screens that speakers can hide behind and still sound great.6)A wow solution is an LCD/plasma for the day, drop-down screen and projector at night.7)Youll want a 2.35:1 screen/anamorphic lens system. Either youll hate black bars or your neighbor already has a big 1.78:1 screen.8)Its all about light output at the higher end. You do get what you pay for.9)Check out the ambient light situation in your space. Too many windows? Invest in a great lighting control system with automatic shades.10) Have a demonstration with movies, but also with games, concerts, sporting events, for yourself and your kids or grandkids, a projection system is multi-purpose, fun for the entire family, and pays for itself in saved ticket expenses ... and youll have the best seat in the house!29HDLHDL0909_Features.indd 29 9/3/09 1:54:24 PMFINECOGNAC>>>> by SHEILA LONG OMARA30HDLAs Cognac ages in the barrels, the favors and aromas change. Apricot, pear and plum favors become candied and nutty.Cognac. Theri ch, tastyamber liquidthatperfectlywarmsupa chilly evening finds its roots dat-ing back to the 16th Century when Dutch settlers landed in the French region by the same name to buy salt, wood and wine.The journey home, however, proved difficult in thatwinepreservationleftmuchtobedesired, and the Dutch discovered that double distillation not only kept the wine intact, but also made for a finer, more elegant and tastier drink. BrandywhichcomesfromtheDutchwordbrandewijn and means burnt winewas born.Brandyismadeallovertheworld,butonly brandy made in the Cognac region of France and under strict guidelines can be called Cognac.The Cognac region stretches over two regions in western France, Charente-Maritimebordering the Atlantic Oceanand Charentea little further inland. There are six growth areas designated for producingCognac.Listedindescendingorder ofageingpotentialandquality,theyare:Grand Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires.Thecri teri aforproduci ngCognaci sstri ct. Regul ati onsrequi rethatCognacbeagedfor atleast30monthsinFrenchoakthatcomes pri mari l yfromcentral FrancesLi mousi nand Tronais forests. A DrinkCognac: The Truth About the Exquisitely Aged Brandy from Francefor the AgesHDL0909_Features.indd 30 9/3/09 1:54:27 PMSIM2hasarichhistoryofprovidinghigh-performance,beautifullystyledhometheatersolutions,saysSIM2MultimediaPresident Maurizio Cini. The Grand Cinema C3X 1080 represents the pinnacle of performance and designwe call it the Glamour of Technology. The C3X 1080 is an innovative, brilliantly-crafted centerpiece that delivers a breathtaking cinematic experience in the home.This next-generation home theater projector is totally unique to SIM2no other manufacturer has the ability to produce a high performance3-chipprojectorwithsuchcompactdimensions,whichiswhySIM2hastakenoutfiveseparatepatentsforthis product alone. The Grand Cinema C3X 1080 is without doubt a true thoroughbred, offering unprecedented picture quality for the discerning home theater customer. And the picture it delivers is simply outstanding with an almost three-dimensional feel. Its the smallest and best-performing Full HD 3-chip projector on the market, and was one of the first to use Texas Instruments DLP Products latest DarkChip4 chip for superior contrast and benchmark-quality 1080p video. DarkChip4, coupled with SIM2s ALPHAPATH light engine, provides a combination of contrast, color, brightness and resolution that repositions the digital imaging benchmark for a compact high-performance projector. In the best SIM2 tradition, the 17-inch-square, 22-pound C3X 1080 is housed in a dazzling, high-gloss sculpted cabinet designed by Giorgio Revoldini with the companys trademark flowing lines. The Grand Cinema C3X 1080s new all-glass optics and SIM2s proprietary ALPHAPATH light engine create a system that delivers full-HD, 1920x1080 progressive video. The combinations superb contrast (>10,000:1, typically) matches its impressive color depth and re-markable brightness capability, for a net result of breathtaking, almost three-dimensional picture performance from high-quality source material. And SIM2s newly-developed advanced color-management software is available to permit installers and calibrators to precisely match each projector to its home theater environment and preference. For ease of installation, three lens options are available.The Grand Cinema C3X 1080 embodies performance and elegancea true Italian masterpiece. Available in high-gloss Gun Metal cabinet nish, additional colors available upon request.The Glamour of Technology. For more information contact: www.sim2usa.comCEDIA BOOTH #330Project38/11/0812:31 PMPage 1HDL0909_Features 31 9/3/09 4:51:18 PM32HDL>>Theroadf romunremarkabl ewi ne toamazi ngspi ri tbegi nseverywi nter when master distillers usher the years newl yf ermentedwi nethroughcop-persti l l s, wherei tbubbl es, steams andcondensesf ol l owi ngaprocess unchanged since the 17th century. The resul ti ngharsh,col orl essl i qui dthen headsi ntooakcasks,wherei tages atleasttwo-and-a-halfyearsthough sometimes for decades. The spirit ab-sorbscol or,fl avorsandaromasfrom theoakandfi nal l ybecomesCognac. Before it reaches the bottle, the cellar-masteroftenbl endsCognacsofdi f-ferentagesandregi onstoachi evea signature style.The four largest producers of Cognac are Courvoisier, Hennessy, Martell, and Remy-Marti n.Inaddi ti ontorarerCo-Tasting TipsCognacafcionadostendtobelieve i npromoti ngpropertasti ngand etiquette. While similar, testing tech-niquesforCognacdifferfromthose used in tasting wines or other spirits. Thegenerallyacceptedmethodof proper Cognac tasting follows:Itisnecessarytohaveaproper tastingglass.Mosttastersusetulip-shaped glasses of medium size. PourasmallamountofCognac into the glass. Hold the glass with your handcuppingthebottomoftheglass bowl to warm the Cognac using the heat from your hand. Five to seven minutes should be enough for a Cognac poured from room temperature. Warming is of-ten overlooked in Cognac tasting.HoldtheCognactolighttosee anysedimentorcloudinessinthe liquid.AgoodCognacshouldhave good clarity and no sediment. Slosh the Cognac gently against the sides of the glass, notice any legs or tears that run downtheglass.Thisisasignofgood age. Smell the Cognac. This is primar-ily a matter of personal preference, but hereareafewguidelinestokeepin mind. If you stick your nose too far into the glass, youll have a good chance of ruiningyournoseduetohighalcohol presence,especiallyontheyounger Cognacs. Likewise, if youre too far from the glass, youll have a hard time pick-ing out lesser defned, soft scent notes. Try a few distances until you strike the balanceofgood,well-roundedscent. Someofthemostcommonnotesare vanilla, nuts, fowers and caramel. Slosh gently and repeat. Taste the Cognac. Take small sips and let the Cognac coat your mouth and tongue.TakenoteofhowtheCognac feels to the mouth, is it warm or does it outright burn your mouth? Contemplate the balance between this, bitterness and acidity.DoestheCognacfeelrounded andastri ngent?Isi tsoftandoi l y? Warmandleatherywithastrongforal aftertaste?Thisisbestdiscussedwith friends and can sometimes beneft from being paired with a cigar, some coffee or fne chocolate.Dontbesurprisedifittakesquite afewtastingsbeforeyoucanstartto tellthedifferencebetweenbrandsor gradesofCognac.Keepinmindthat Cognac has a high alcohol content and know your limits.M I L L E N U I T S C H A N D E L I E RNEWYORK AL AMOANA ATL ANTI CCI TY CHI CAGO DAL L AS GREENWI CH HOUSTON L ASVEGAS PAL MDESERTSANFRANCI SCO SOUTHCOASTPL AZA TROY 800. 777. 0100 WWW. BACCARAT. COMHDL0909_Features.indd 32 9/3/09 1:55:00 PMM I L L E N U I T S C H A N D E L I E RNEWYORK AL AMOANA ATL ANTI CCI TY CHI CAGO DAL L AS GREENWI CH HOUSTON L ASVEGAS PAL MDESERTSANFRANCI SCO SOUTHCOASTPL AZA TROY 800. 777. 0100 WWW. BACCARAT. COMHDL0909_Features.indd 33 9/3/09 1:55:03 PM34HDLCognac cellargnacs such as $1,000-per-bottle Richard Hennessy, each produces the three basic gradesofCognacVS,VSOP,andXO. VS stands for Very Special, and is used to describe a spirit whose youngest blended spirit has been aged for a minimum of two and a half years in oak barrels. VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale)-grade spirits have been aged for a minimum of four years. Finally, XO means the spirit has been stored in oak casks aging for at least six years.As Cognac ages in the barrels, the fla-vorsandaromaschange.Apri cot,pear andpl umf l avorsbecomecandi edand nutty; vani l l atonesshi f ttochocol ate, tobacco and hints of cedar. With Cognac, all the aging takes place in the barrel, not in the bottle. Once you buy a Cognac, its readytoenj oywi thnoneedtoagei na cellar.Typically, the older the Cognac, the more expensive. However, it does not mean it is the best. As with wine, tasting Cognac is a subjective experience and someone can easily prefer a VSOP to an XO depending on their personal palate. HDLExquisite engineering.Practical functionality.Designed to Integrate. Built to Stimulate.integrahometheater.comDesigned and engineered with over 60 years of experience behind it, Integra receivers, processors and amplifiers are themost technologically advanced in the industry. Custom installers agree: Nothing integrates easier. Nothing is assimple to control. And nothing sounds better. With the latest in HDMI technology, Ethernet and RS-232capabilities, video upconversion and scaling, as well as the most user-friendly on-screen menusand ample connectivity and switching, this is the only brand you need to consider.Integra. Built upon a legacy of excellence.ON6497-Integra08Ad8.5x10.875.indd 1 4/1/08 10:06:24 AMHDL0909_Features.indd 34 9/3/09 1:55:07 PMTen Years of InnovationTen Years of ReliabilityTen Years of Simple Setup and OperationTen Years of Devotion to Offering the Best Tenyearsago......Integrawaslaunchedbecausethebestthen,justwasntgoodenough.Integraelectedto focus a wide assortment of home theater electronics primarily on something other manufacturers had let fall by the wayside, quality. Not only sound quality, but video quality, build quality and ergonomic quality. While others are satised to provide bombastic effects for movies, Integra is designed to provide top quality audio for music reproduction as well, to be the ultimate amalgam of performance, integration capabilities, and ease of use.The Integra brand has grown from its idealistic beginnings to the top choice amongst Americas elite audio video specialists and custom home installation rms for these very reasons. Experience Integra. Experience the results of a ten year quest to simply be the best.www.integrahometheater.comFINEHANDBAGS>> by STEPHANIE M.ADAMOWIfyourelookingfortheseasonsitbag, keep looking because you wont find it here. While each season releases fresh or revived couture,livenedordampenedwithvarious trendsandfashi onstatements,thebi ggest trendsetter of all is you. Wi ththeentranceofti ghtbudgetscomes the exit of the me too era. Now fashion icons arenotmandati ng,butsuggesti nghopi ng youlltakesomeoftherunwayinfluenceand make it your own, blending it with your lifestyle, manipulating ready-to-wear into outfits and ac-cessories that last and simply make sense. This maynotalwaysbeinexpensive,butitssmart nonetheless.Economic Repercussions on FashionThe fashion industrys plight is not much differ-ent than many others impacted by the stressed economy. The headlines speak for themselves: Saks lays off almost 10 percent of its workforce; Macys to shut down 11 stores, etc. Even Louis Vuitton, one of the most revered names in luxury goods, canceled plans to build a flagship store in Tokyo, a U.S. News and World Report article confirmed at the end of last year. And in yet another blow to the servants of the elite, New Yorks Fashion Week, held in Septem-ber and February, saw several designers either scaling down their shows/parties or pulling out all together. One of the former was Carmen Marc Valvo,sportswearandeveningweardesigner whoshadsti ntswi thNi naRi cci andChri s-tianDior,whohadthistosayinanarticleon fashion-stylist.net:IfIhadshowninthetents, 36HDLWhen shopping for a handbag this season, consult the runway, but buy for your lifestyle.Your Life, Your Lookit would have been over the top, no worries, life is wonderful, isnt this great? and we all know its not. Retailers are going to be hit so hard thisChristmasseason,toflaunttheexcessive expenseofashowatatimewheneverybody is suffering, and its terrible with all the layoffs. I didnt feel it is the right message.Valco, whose couture has been worn by Van-essaWilliams,KimCatrallandOprahWinfrey, was certainly not alone. Designers like Alexander Wang,CalvinKleinandMarcJacobscanceled their parties all together. But all is not as dire as it seems. According to Diane von Furstenberg, president of the Council ofFashionDesignersofAmericaandmother ofthewrapdressthatrockedtheworldinthe 1970s,thi si ndustryneededal axati vea >>For nearly ve decades, Rotels design team has agonized over the details. It is a fundamental part of our Balanced Design Philosopy, whereby component parts are rigorously selected, signal paths rened, and tactile elements like the feel of a button press, or the turn of a volume control are carefully considered.Our meticulous attention to what truly matters has won us critical acclaim and the support of countless Rotel fans around the globe. Whether your clients passion is music, lm, or both, Rotel will bring them closer to the original event.We believe our new 15 Series is simply the best choice in highperformance electronics.WWW. R O T E L . C O MDetails.The RSX-1560 is a ne tuned product that maintains the manufacturers effortlessly musical personality while projecting it onto a new amplier topology. If I agonized over this receiver, I can only imagine how many sleepless nights Rotels designers spent trying to make it sound as good as its shiny front panel looks.Mark Fleischman, Home Theater MagazineRotel-15Series-HDLivingTradeAd.indd 1 9/2/09 9:19:37 AMSomething hot from Bottega Ven-etas fall line.HDL0909_Features 36 9/3/09 3:50:36 PMFor nearly ve decades, Rotels design team has agonized over the details. It is a fundamental part of our Balanced Design Philosopy, whereby component parts are rigorously selected, signal paths rened, and tactile elements like the feel of a button press, or the turn of a volume control are carefully considered.Our meticulous attention to what truly matters has won us critical acclaim and the support of countless Rotel fans around the globe. Whether your clients passion is music, lm, or both, Rotel will bring them closer to the original event.We believe our new 15 Series is simply the best choice in highperformance electronics.WWW. R O T E L . C O MDetails.The RSX-1560 is a ne tuned product that maintains the manufacturers effortlessly musical personality while projecting it onto a new amplier topology. If I agonized over this receiver, I can only imagine how many sleepless nights Rotels designers spent trying to make it sound as good as its shiny front panel looks.Mark Fleischman, Home Theater MagazineRotel-15Series-HDLivingTradeAd.indd 1 9/2/09 9:19:37 AM HDL0909_Features.indd 37 9/3/09 1:55:39 PM38HDLcleansing from the many years of binging on the seemingly end-less cycle of supply and demand. And now change has arrived.Von Furstenberg not only has the clout of her presidency but also the experience of forming, losing and recreating her com-pany and brand. She was the subject of a recent article in the business section of the New York Times as an example of the consequencesofover-eagerproductionandlackofbusiness oversight.Asaresult,vonFurstenbergwasforcedtolicense away her name. With the lesson still fresh in her mind, she rebuilt her company 10yearsago,nowwithamodestinventory,eventhoughthe company is expected to profit from the $200 million in sales that is projected for this year.Von Furstenberg said in the Times article that now, more than ever,designerswillneedtobecreativebecausetheindustry thrives on producing materials that the public does not neces-sarily need, a sentiment echoed by Candy Pratts Price, execu-tivefashiondirectorofVoguemagazinesonlinehome,Style.com, in a conversation with HD Living.Wearedealingwithwhatsnewandhowtogetpeopleto shop, Price says. We are in the business of getting people to make the decision between yours and mine, how to embellish, how to add, refresh. All of these things are not new; they are just repositioned with a new sound.And although Prices goals as the online voice of Vogue have not changedto provide sound reports of the shows and de-signer parties its viewers cravetheir tune is obviously changing because of the economic downturn. While the site features bags like the Givenchy fishnet chain mini clutch and Burberry croco-dile tote, you wont find Price wholeheartedly advocating them as must-haves for the season.Wearenttellingpeopleyouneedtohavethat,shesays. Women have to go to work, have to get the kids to school and will need a container. The concept of five alligator bags in all dif-ferent colors is gone. Is there a luxury customer? Yes. But the perception has changed. What weve learned is, do you need luxury toys or do you need an investment?For Price, designers like Italian luxury leather goods manufac-turer Bottega Veneta are always smart buys because their bags Fashions For Less Dede-recycled leather; under $220 MZ Wallace-www.mzwallace.com; under $200 Lauren Mirkin-www.laurenmirkin.com; under $200 Leann Barnesreversoble clutch; $275Bags in the $400-$600 range: Botkier-rocker chic with fringe; www.botkier.com Carlos Falchi-slouchy hobo found at Saks.comSusan Farber-fringe styles;www.susanfarbercollections.com Kooba (www.kooba.com; $500-$750)Rebecca Minkoff (www.rebeccaminkoff.com; $500-$750-check out the classic Morning After bag for a timeless look)C C Skye-hobo styles and more (celebrity fave);www.ccskye.com>>TVWALLMOUNTSSPEAKERSTANDSAVFURNITURETVWALLMOUNTSMOTORIZEDMOUNTSMake room for lifeWith Sanus Systems, youll always get smart design, high quality andpatented technology. Our new, innovative products are easy to install and easy to use, giving you more time to enjoy cherished moments with friends and family. Learn more at www.SANUS.com.2009MilestoneAVTechnologies.AllRightsReserved.SanusSystemsisadivisionofMilestone.SanusSystemsisaregisteredtrademark,andtheSanuslogoisatrademarkofMilestone.MakeRoom_School8/27/0911:18 AMPage 1Studs and grommets are all the rage this fall, as seen in this clutch and small bag from Bottega Veneta.Nancy Gonzalez is a favorite for exotic skins and eye-popping color.HDL0909_Features 38 9/3/09 3:50:56 PMTVWALLMOUNTSSPEAKERSTANDSAVFURNITURETVWALLMOUNTSMOTORIZEDMOUNTSMake room for lifeWith Sanus Systems, youll always get smart design, high quality andpatented technology. Our new, innovative products are easy to install and easy to use, giving you more time to enjoy cherished moments with friends and family. Learn more at www.SANUS.com.2009MilestoneAVTechnologies.AllRightsReserved.SanusSystemsisadivisionofMilestone.SanusSystemsisaregisteredtrademark,andtheSanuslogoisatrademarkofMilestone.MakeRoom_School8/27/0911:18 AMPage 1HDL0909_Features.indd 39 9/3/09 1:55:48 PMare quietno labels, no initialsjust fine, quality leather.Itsaninvestmentthatcanbereworked,saysPrice,ac-centuatingtherecurringtrendofthisfashionseasontime-lessness.Fun With Fall HandbagsWevealldonethosestoriesbefore,saysNeimanMarcuss fashion director, Ken Downing. Shopping in her own closet. You ask yourself, What have we sold her in the past? If I was in her closet, what would I be looking at? But when the product has a newness, a specialness, she is in the store shopping.So whats so special for fall? Dont look now, but 80s fashions areshowingupeverywhere,fromready-to-weartobagsand shoes.Theresbeenarealnodtothe80sontherunways,says Downing,whosbeenseenlockingarmswithDonnaKaren (DKNY), Stella McCartney (Chloe) and Zac Posen. Women can look forward to a larger bag in the fall a hobo style with chain detailhandles,perforation,withgrommets,studsandsome-times with spikes for a little of the MTV influence.Its the urban, downtown chic thats got Downing so excited aboutthis80sflashback.Evenifyourenotintoclothingwith these types of details, wearing a bag with some metal detailing will really bring out the spirit of the season, he says.Leehe Fai, owner of a clothing and accessories boutique of the same name in downtown Philadelphia, is witnessing this fad unravel, saying Im actually seeing more of the slouchy hobo withcoolfabrics,likethoseIrememberfromthe80s.[Those fashions started] to come back last year and this year, the 80s areback,likePatBenetarinallhergloryhotpink,offthe shoulder, shiny!Color is definitely something to eye for the fall, especially red in all of its shades from bright to deep wine.Wesawredinready-to-wear,buttheothertrendisleop-ardits a perennial, notes Downing. The fashion set love it, and women of style always respond to leopard. There are lots of reasons to spice up your wardrobe.Spicingupyourwardrobeiseasytodowithfashionsfrom Nancy Gonzalez, whose bags Downing calls modern classics, with their exotic skins and eye-popping colors. Butwhenallelsefails,fromdaytoday,Downingisahuge proponent of the large tote encasing a clutch. Its the chic way togoaboutyoureverydaylifeinsidethelargetote,withthe convenient clutch available for withdrawing when its time to run errands or attend events. A lot of women live out of their bags, and this is a nice way to have everything in its place, comments Downing.40HDL>>MitsubishiUnisenistherstpremiumatpanelTVwitha16-speakerDolbyDigital5.1 channelsurroundsoundsystemdesignedrightintothetelevisionunitingsuperiorpicture withsuperiorsound.Enjoyconcertsoundqualitywithouttheneedforseparatecomponents. MitsubishiUnisenTVsfeature16intelligentspeakersthatdirectperfectlybalancedaudio wavesbesideandbehindyoutocreateanunprecedenteddepthofsoundexperience.Each Unisen TV features UltraThin Frame design, Advanced 120Hz Processing and Enhanced Color. Mitsubishi Unisen TV. Please visit Mitsubishi -TV.com/UnisenDolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. MDEA-HDL_Unisen Ad_Oct09.indd 1 8/26/09 4:14:01 PMThe Madison from Kooba; $595The Rikki from Kooba; $595A look inside and outside Leehe Fais boutique in Philadelphia.HDL0909_Features 40 9/8/09 11:01:56 AMMitsubishiUnisenistherstpremiumatpanelTVwitha16-speakerDolbyDigital5.1 channelsurroundsoundsystemdesignedrightintothetelevisionunitingsuperiorpicture withsuperiorsound.Enjoyconcertsoundqualitywithouttheneedforseparatecomponents. MitsubishiUnisenTVsfeature16intelligentspeakersthatdirectperfectlybalancedaudio wavesbesideandbehindyoutocreateanunprecedenteddepthofsoundexperience.Each Unisen TV features UltraThin Frame design, Advanced 120Hz Processing and Enhanced Color. Mitsubishi Unisen TV. Please visit Mitsubishi -TV.com/UnisenDolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. 2009 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. MDEA-HDL_Unisen Ad_Oct09.indd 1 8/26/09 4:14:01 PMHDL0909_Features 41 9/8/09 11:02:06 AMCatering to a NicheForlessexpensivealternatives,LeeheFai,whoseshoppers range from the savvy tween to the upscale octogenarian, car-ries designers like Rebecaa Minkoff, Kooba, MZ Wallace and Lauren Mirkin. She even carries lines she refers to as reces-siondesigners,whichcatertothelikelymatch:recession shoppers. This class of individuals does not look to buy the least expensive bag, but rather focuses more on the use she will get out it and how many different ways it can be worn. In this case, price is less of a factor.Fai srecessi ondesi gnersi ncl udecraftsmanl i keDede, which produces bags from recycled leather. These are beauti-ful bags under $200, reveals Fai. They come in various sizes and styles, including solids, patterns and patchwork.In the same vein, designer Leann Barnes will soon be seen in ViVi G Shoes, an accessories boutique in Media, Pa., a suburb of Philadelphia. Owner Sherri Guggenheim is taking a gamble on this new designer, as she has on many others in her short time in businessjust one year. These bags are reversible, so youessentiallygettwoforone,shesaysasmallclutchfor $275,withfabuloushardware:Theyregrown-uptoysfor women.Guggenheims success with ViVi G Shoes is defying the odds in this recession. In fact, she soon will open a second location. With pride and possibly a bit of shock, Guggenheim admits she wouldnt know what to do in a booming economy. With only a passion for shoes and handbags on her rsum (and a shopaholic confession), she credits the stores success toachangeinshoppingtendencies,notingthatherwell-educated clientele leans more toward the boutique-style shop as opposed to the mall.LikeLeeheFai,ViViGscarriesless-expensivedesigners like Minkoff and Kooba as well as Botkier, Carlos Falchi, Susan Farber and C C Skye. The price tags on her bags range from $475 to $600, but Guggenheim is a stickler for quality.I like a good value for good quality, she says. In a price point that is too low, the stuff falls apart.Guggenheim has even created her own line of bags manu-factured in Italy, ranging in price from $275 to $295.Be Your Own TrendsetterBeitred,studded,metallic,leather,exotic-skinnedortote, clutch or hobo, it seems the biggest trend of all is self-recogni -tion of personal lifestyle. Women are looking for the bag for all seasons, one that is made of quality material, has that pizzazz and, most of all, will last. Whenitcomesdowntoit:Lookatthechoicesandpick onethatsuitsyourlifestyle,saysStyle.comsPrice.Know what you need and what works in your life. How do you live, entertain?Fai agrees, saying Dont fall into trends. Classic never loses its appeal.At Neiman Marcuss Downing always keeps this sentiment close at heart, citing the Chanel 2.55 as one of the few adorn-mentsthatiscovetedbygrandmothersandgranddaughters alike. But,keepingtunewithhiscustomers,hishuntforwhats new and special is never-ending.The customer responds to newness, he insists. When it is super special, she does not hesitate. HDL42HDLCALL FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED RETAILER 1-877-947-7844WWW.CHADALLISON.COM t of all the fairytales, she knew no story could14913_CA_hd_living_nov_01.indd 1 9/11/07 10:44:07 AMHDL0909_Features.indd 42 9/3/09 1:56:34 PMCALL FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED RETAILER 1-877-947-7844WWW.CHADALLISON.COM ut of all the fairytales, she knew no story could14913_CA_hd_living_nov_01.indd 1 9/11/07 10:44:07 AMHDL0909_Features.indd 43 9/3/09 1:56:43 PMWHISTLERRESORT>> by Maggi SaMuelSonInthe1944movieToHaveandHaveNot, thesultryLaurenBacalltaughtHumphrey Bogarthowtowhistle:Youjustputyour lipstogether...andblow.Sixty-fiveyears later, many of us still struggle to purse our lips and make a sound. Canadians have a theory that whis-tlingisanaturaltalent,andtheirevidencestems from an extraordinary claim: They found a mountain thatcanwhi stl etheaptl ynamedWhi stl er,B.C. Infact,localsnamedthismountainWhistlerbased on the whistling sound often heard by skiers on the slopes. You can test this legend by journeying to this region for a skiing adventure at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.TheFai rmontChateauWhi stl erwi l l hel pyou cel ebrateyourpassi onformountai nvi staswhi l e upholding your standards of luxury resort hospitality. The Chateau, situated at the base of the Blackcomb Mountain, is a towering 550-room luxury resort that combines traditional Canadian chateaux architecture and modern design, and is set against the backdrop of mountain slopes.44HDLThe Fairmont Chateau Whistler Launches Alpine AdventuresWhistlersWonderland>>Nestled in British Columbias breathtaking Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler combines thrilling winter sports with luxurious accommodations.HDL0909_Features.indd 44 9/3/09 2:07:41 PMWhistlersWonderlandThou shall not covetthy neighbors McIntosh.www.mcintoshlabs.comExclusive offer to Robb Report readers: Call 201.762.6416 or visit www.mcintoshlabs.com/RobbReport to request a FREE in-home or in-store consultationHDL0909_Features 45 9/3/09 5:23:19 PMTheresort,whi chcel ebratesi ts20thbi rthday this year, endeavors to add luxury to the traditional Whistler community. Anyone looking for a true, au-thentic Whistler experience will get it at the Fairmont ChateauWhistler,saysLynnGervais,theresorts director of public relations.Fuzzy OriginsWhile youd think Whistler Mountain got its name for thewhistlingsoundskiersbelievetheyhearthere, the name actually came from a unique small animal. Duringthe1860s,Britishexplorersdiscoveredthe areaandnamedthemountainLondonMountain. Years later, London Mountain was plagued by native hoary marmots, who made their presence known by emitting a shrill whistle. This earned the mountain a localnickname,Whistler,whichstuck,andLondon Mountain officially became Whistler Mountain. Getting AroundYour initial impression of Whistler can be enhanced wi thuni quetransportati onopti onssuggestedby theresort.Takea35-minutefloat-planeridefrom VancouverHarbortoWhistlersGreenLakeduring thesummer,orenjoyathree-hourluxurytrainride through the mountainside on the Whistler Mountain-eer. Whistler is a true pedestrian town, so leave your vehicles behind and explore on foot.From the first moment you enter the Chateau, the lobbys soaring peaked roof and cozy double-sided stonefireplacewelcomeyououtofthecoldwhile you gaze out of massive windows at the alpine land-scape. The Fairmont offers a golden opportunity for its special gueststhe Fairmont Gold Guest service. AsaFairmontGoldguest,youaregivenexclusive services for your personal use. You are escorted to aprivate8thfloorloungeforcheck-in.Thisprivate loungeofferscomplimentarycoffee,tea,baritems andcocktailcanapsduringtheday,andaprivate continental breakfast every morning. The Victorian-esque lounge is truly a home away from home with a series of board games, movies, and Internet con-nectivity at your disposal.TheFai rmontChateauWhi stl ersaccommoda-46HDL>>Home...by dayTheater...by nightA JBL Synthesis home theater system is an everyday ticket to the true excitement of home cinema, from the company that has alwaysbeen synonymous with movie sound. Offer your customers the very best residential systems from the industrys leading manufacturer of professional theater components. Now, the hottest movie theater seats in town are in that place your customers call home. Call 516.594.0300 or visit www.jblsynthesis.com. 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL and JBL Synthesis are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.JBLH1792.syn.hd.live.ad.v1.ai 10/9/08 11:00:28 AMHDL0909_Features.indd 46 9/3/09 2:08:55 PMHome...by dayTheater...by nightA JBL Synthesis home theater system is an everyday ticket to the true excitement of home cinema, from the company that has alwaysbeen synonymous with movie sound. Offer your customers the very best residential systems from the industrys leading manufacturer of professional theater components. Now, the hottest movie theater seats in town are in that place your customers call home. Call 516.594.0300 or visit www.jblsynthesis.com. 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL and JBL Synthesis are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.JBLH1792.syn.hd.live.ad.v1.ai 10/9/08 11:00:28 AMHDL0909_Features.indd 47 9/3/09 2:08:58 PMtions are appointed with elegant alpine-inspired inte-rior design while providing spectacular views of the mountainside or village. The ultimate crown jewels of theresortaretheluxuryaccommodationsforFair-mont Gold guests. Fairmont Gold rooms range from a365-square-footstandardroomtothetwo-story, 1,130-square-foot penthouse suite. The rooms offer marblewashrooms,jettedtubs,gasfireplacesand many other options. The two spectacular penthouse suitesincludeadditionalfeaturessuchas25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows that offer amazing views of themountain,abalconyoverlookingtheslopes,a six-person dining table and private elevator service. During peak season, nightly rates for the Fairmonts standardroomsstartfrom$149CAD($127USD), whi l ethepenthousesui teswi l l runyouaround $3,000 CAD ($2,572 USD) a night.Luxury SkiingThe Fairmont Chateau Whistler is a haven for ski en-thusiasts. The Whistler/Blackcomb mountains have been heralded as being among the best skiing spots in North America. The mountains offer you more than 8,100 acres to ski. The vertical rise of 5,200 ft on the dual mountains has earned Whistlers notoriety in the skiing world and the longest run on either mountain is seven miles (11km). The Chateau provides special-ity services for skiers, and the hotel even provides a separate recreation concirge to answer all of your ski-related questions. The resort also has a ski valet service, so when you arrive, you never have to handle your own skis, Gervais says. We take your equip-ment and store it in the largest ski-in/ski-out facility inNorthAmerica.Youcanwalkdownstairstothe ski valet, put on your boots, and walk right outside to the lift. The recent completion of the $52 million Peak to Peak Gondola between Whistler and Black-comb Mountains, an 11-minute crossing, makes the resorts proximity to the lift entrance a special treat, so, according to Gervais, guests can now access all the terrain from our backyard, without ever stepping into a vehicle. TherapyWith or Without BeerTherearepl entyofacti vi ti esforyoutodowhen youre off the slopes. You may want to take a moment to relax at the spa. The Vida Wellness Spanotably oneofthebestspasintheareacreatespersonal treatments for each hotel guest, by taking a unique holistic approach to the spa experience. Several of Vidas treatments are based on a 5,000-year-old In-dian medicine system called Ayurveda. According to the Ayurveda (translation from Sanskrit: the science oflife)philosophy,everypersonhasthreedoshas 48HDL>>Tantra Cinema MonitorsMusic and Emotion become Inspiration. The magicalmoments that join performer and listener only happen when nothing comes between them. Tantra, pure consciousness through pure audio.www.tantraspeakers.comhd_living_tantra_new_final.indd 1 10/16/08 2:34:52 PMHDL0909_Features.indd 48 9/3/09 2:09:22 PMTantra Cinema MonitorsMusic and Emotion become Inspiration. The magicalmoments that join performer and listener only happen when nothing comes between them. Tantra, pure consciousness through pure audio.www.tantraspeakers.comhd_living_tantra_new_final.indd 1 10/16/08 2:34:52 PMHDL0909_Features.indd 49 9/3/09 2:09:33 PM(Vata, Pitta or Kapha), or life humors, and one of the three is usually dominant within you. The Vida Wellness Spainterpretsthebalanceofyourthreedoshasand recommendsspecifictreatmentstobringyourbody into harmony. The spa provides several other special-ity treatments, including a combination yoga/massage treatment,andaBeerTherapypackagegearedto-ward men. You can also enjoy a fully equipped Health Club with a fitness center, hot tubs, Eucalyptus steam rooms,andaheatedlappoolthatplaysunderwater music.For Those About to ShopShoppingisconvenientlylocatedontheconcourse level of the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Several special-ity boutiques and art galleries including the Gallery at theChateauWhistler,LuminauraWhistler,Mountain AdventureCentreandPiccadillyPlace,populatethe hotels shopping concourse and serve to celebrate the local Canadian artist, outfit your gear for outdoor ac-tivities, or find the perfect gift for someone back home. Another shopping hub, Whistler Village, is located only minutesfromthelobby,andfeaturesanevenwider rangeofshopping,restaurants,specialitystoresand nightclubs.No Summertime BluesIn the off-peak season, the Chateau has many oppor-tunities for summer adventure-seekers. You can play a game of golf on the par 72, 18-hole premier Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., or take lessons at the David Leadbet-ter Golf Academy. Lynn Gervais encourages you to try one of the most popular activities in any season, the ZipTrek Ecotour, a zip-line experience linking the valley between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains. You can also trek up a mountain with a certified tour guide, go kayaking or boating, four-wheel in a Hummer, or take a horseback ride.Dine and WineEnglish novelist Virgina Woolf once said, One cannot thinkwell,lovewell,sleepwell,ifonehasnotdined wel l .TheFai rmontChateauWhi stl erstaffagrees whol eheartedl y.Executi veChefVi ncentStufano,a student of the culinary arts at the British Columbia In-stitute of Technology, takes special pride in his Pacific Northwest inspired cuisine. Chef (Stufano) focuses on local products, he knows the names of the farm owners and takes his his staff on field trips to understand the process of how their ingredients are grown. ... He re-ally has a grass-roots way of knowing your food inside andoutsaysGervais.TheFairmontscommitment 50HDLCanadians have a theory that whistling is a natural talent and their evidence stems from an extraordinary claim: They found a mountain that can whistle in the aptly named Whistler, B.C.>>Ashmead_HD Living ad_8.5x10.875_1 1 8/23/07 2:42:41 PMHDL0909_Features.indd 50 9/3/09 2:09:47 PMAshmead_HD Living ad_8.5x10.875_1 1 8/23/07 2:42:41 PMHDL0909_Features.indd 51 9/3/09 2:09:51 PMto environmental stewardship can be seen in all the major restaurants on the property, and Chef Stufano has paired up with Vancouver Aquariums Ocean Wise program to provide ocean-friendly seafood for its guests.TheWineRoomistheFairmontsculinarygem,afine diningexperiencemergingextraordinarytastewithexpert winepairings.TrythelocallyinspiredHalibutwithginger-scented fum paired with Pentge Semaillon by the resident sommelier, Jay Whiteley. Planning a special occasion? Ask Whiteley to open your champagne bottle with flair by using a long sabre, ski, snowboard, boomerang or any other flat-edged challenge. For a more casual affair, the Wildflower prepares locally inspiredandclassiccreations;youcanalsodineonthe patio during summer months. The Mallard Lounge provides an afternoon tea service, and the Portobello Market creates freshbakedgoodsforguests.TheChaletisanexclusive winter treat; trek over to the Whistler Golf Clubhouse for an evening of three-course fondue and sleigh rides across the course. Or you can choose In-Room Dining, which delivers gourmet sandwiches at any time of night. Package DealsTheFairmontChateauisexpectingalargecrowdaround February 2010, as several events of the 2010 Winter Olym-pic and Paralympic Games will be held on Whistler Moun-tain. The Chateaus accommodations during the Olympics arefixedfive-orseven-nightpackages;publishedrates startat$1,449CAD($1,242USD)ani ght.Hi stori cal l y, WhistlerhastriedtowinthebidfortheWinterOlympics since 1962, when the Garibaldi Olympic Development As-sociation (GODA) was assembled to challenge for the bid. After winning in 1976, but bowing out because of Montreals conflicting1976summerOlympicsbidwin,Whistlerwon the Winter Olympics bid again in 2003 for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The Fairmont provides an exciting oppor-tunity for Olympic fans. You can ski the Olympic Park trails before the action starts or participate in your own Olympic-stylebiathlonacombinationofcross-countryskiingand rifle shootingat the same spot where future Olympians will compete says Gervais.The Fairmont Chateau Whistler provides a high-end expe-rience, but even this hotel has package deals for the savvy traveler, making even this luxury resort a realistic vacation opportunity.OneexampleistheresortsEveryonesAn Original summer package, which offers rates starting from $199 CAD( $169 USD) per night, and you get the third night for free. The Mountain Adventure package includes com-plimentary breakfast and a $100 credit for activities of your choosing. You can look for more great deals on the resorts Websitewww.fairmont.com/whistler,whereyoucanalso book reservations online.Fly, drive, steam, ski, trek, or walk your way to Whistlerand plan an mountain adventure that will last a lifetime. HDL52HDLHDL0909_Features.indd 52 9/3/09 2:10:03 PMConserving energy has never been easier. With Control4, you can consolidate the many different systems in your home into one, and automate them to be more energy efficient. Control4 gives you control of your lighting, temperature, security, multi-room music and home theater, all from a single, easy-to-use remote. No more getting up to reset the thermostat or to see if you left the garage light on. Control4 makes it happen automaticallywithout wasting any energy on your part. Visit www.control4.comto learn more.Its good to save energy.Especially your own.HDL0909_Features.indd 53 9/3/09 2:10:06 PMVITALVITAMINSVi t ami nshavecomeal ongway sincethoseFlintstoneschewables youtookasakid.Thenewbreedof vitesenteringthemarketthesedays could offer far greater benefits than just beingall-aroundgoodforyou.Some couldhelpyouaddressspecifichealth challenges. Others may help you in your questtol osewei ght.Somemayeven improve your brain!Whi l eyoumayt akeasi ngl edai l y multi-vitamin and leave it at that, theres a whole new world out there waiting for youintermsofvitaminofferings.Read on for some info on todays hot new vita-mins and their possible benefits.Fix Your BrainEverhavetroublefindingyourcarkeys or remote control? Consider trying Phos-phatidylserine, also known as PS or Ptd-Ser, is a vitamin based around a nutrient thats found in fish, leafy vegetables, rice and soy. It aids the function of neuronal cellmembranesbytriggeringaprotein cal l edki naseC,whi chi sbel i evedto help your memory and thinking abilities byhelpingyourenjoythisbenefit,you maywanttocheckthi sdai l ysuppl e-ment out.I t maysoundl i kesomet hi ngyou spread on toast, but Royal Jelly is a di-etary supplement thats said to help im-proveyourconcentrationandcognitive ski l l s.I tcontai nsB-compl exvi tami ns likeB5andB6,butRoyalJellysmade upof67percentwater,12.5percent crude protein (including a small quantity ofaminoacids)and11percentsimple sugars, as well as 5 percent fatty acids. Wi t ht hat reci pe, i t maynot repl ace Smuckersonyourgrocerysshel ves, but its believed to aid the growth of the brains neural stem cells and glial cells, whi ch,i tscl ai med,i mprovecogni ti on andcouldbeusedtotreatParkinsons disease.Co-Enzyme Q10 has been used to en-hance heart health, but its also report-edly beneficial to the mind by upping its mitochondrial concentration and neuro-protective properties. It also is believed toincreaseantioxidantswhentakenin combination with vitamin E. Co-Enzyme Q10 is currently available as an over-the-counter vitamin supplement.Lose, Dont GainWeve all seen the TV commercials hawk-i ngthel atestdi etarysuppl ementor appetite suppressant products that are supposed to help you take off the pounds. Whileitsnosecretthatthetruekeysto losing weight are diet and exercise, there aresomevitaminsthatarebelievedto helpyoumovethatbeltinacoupleof notches or take that dress size down.54HDLVital Vitamins>>>> by Howard wHitmanNextgen vites could enhance your mind, improve your health and reduce your waistline.psx2_ad.indd 1 8/27/2009 4:00:35 PMHDL0909_Features.indd 54 9/3/09 2:10:17 PMpsx2_ad.indd 1 8/27/2009 4:00:35 PMHDL0909_Features 55 9/4/09 8:40:37 AM56HDLChromi umhasrecei vedal otofat-tentioninrecentyearsfromresearches whospecul at ei t mayhel pi ncrease yourmetabolism.BytakingChromium supplements, you may improve the way yourmetabol i smburnsofffood,pre-venting it from turning into body fat. Its alsobelievedtohelpcontrolthelevels of fat and cholesterol in your blood. Its reportedthatinstudies,peopletaking Chromiumoveraten-weekperiodlost 4. 2of f atpoundsonaverage, whi l e study subjects taking a placebo lost an average of 0.4 pounds.To Your HealthOf course, the main reason people take vitaminsistomaintainorimprovetheir overal l physi cal heal th. Newvi tami n offeringsthatshowpromisingsignsof enhancing body upkeep include: Red Yeast Rice, which is purported tolowerthebodysproductionofcho-l esterol bycutti ngthekeyenzymei n theliverthatmanufacturescholesterol. WARNING:RedYeastRiceisnottobe taken if you are pregnant or of childbear-ing age. It contains a chemical known to causebirthdefects.Consultwithyour doctor first.PsylliumHusksPowder,apowder form of the husk of the psyllium seed that isbelievedtohelpregularityandcolon health. The power can be taken daily by mixingitwithjuice,water,asoyorrice dri nk,ormi l k.I fpregnantornursi ng, consultwithadoctorbeforeusingthis product.Acai Natural Jui ceBl end,deri ved fromAcaiberry,whichisnativetothe rainforestsoftheBrazilianAmazon.Its reportedtoboostyourenergy,stamina andvi tal i ty.TheAcai j ui cebl endal so mixes in blueberry, raspberry and pome-granate juices, providing zesty juice flavor along with perking you up. Speaking of pomegranate, juice from this fruit is getting a lot of buzz lately as apotenti al l yheal thyaddi ti ontoyour diet.Pomegranateisagoodsourceof potassi um,whi chcoul dhel pregul ate blood pressure, and of antioxidant caro-tenoids, which help fight disease. Since thepomegranatefruitisdifficulttoeat (contai ni ngcompl exseeds,j ui cesacs andlayering),itsjuiceiscatchingonas a quick, easy, delicious source of healthy nutrition.Along those lines, there are a variety of commercially available soft drinks on the market these days that purport to provide nutrition along with refreshment, such as VitaminWater,SobeLifewaterandLife Vitamin Soft Drink. While they do provide a nutritive boost, they also contain sugar and in some cases, caffeine, diminishing their health benefits. Theyre like a bever-age equivalent of the gummi vitamins for adults now on the marketa sweet treat, but the benefits are questionable. (Coca-Col asrecentvi tami n-enhancedcol a producthasbeentakenofftheshelves due to claims of misleading advertising.)Whatevervitaminsourceyouchoose totry,besuretoenterintoitcarefully, reading all directions and warnings, and tal ki ngtoyourdoctori fyouhaveany questions or concerns. HDLThe vitamin products in this article can be found at online retailers including the following:www.thevitaminshoppe.comwww.gnc.comNote:Therecommendati onsci tedi nthi s article are based on research. The author and publisher make no claims as to the effective-nessorri sksassoci atedwi ththevi tami ns documentedi nthi sarti cl e.Pl easeconsul t your doctor or pharmacist for further informa-tion on vitamin use.Pomegranate is a good source of potassiumYOUR SECOND HOME I N THERI TZ-CARLTONTRADI TI ONTHIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE SALE OF FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS.Thisisneitheranoffertosellnorasolicitationtobuytoresidentsinjurisdictionsinwhichregistrationrequirementshavenotbeenfulfilled, andyour eligibility and the resorts available for purchase will depend upon the state of residency of the purchaser. Obtain the Property Report required by Federallaw and read it before signing anything. 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THOMASRCOR 7371 HD Living11/16/076:15 PMPage 1HDL0909_Features.indd 56 9/3/09 2:10:35 PMYOUR SECOND HOME I N THERI TZ-CARLTONTRADI TI ONTHIS ADVERTISING MATERIAL IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE SALE OF FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS.Thisisneitheranoffertosellnorasolicitationtobuytoresidentsinjurisdictionsinwhichregistrationrequirementshavenotbeenfulfilled, andyour eligibility and the resorts available for purchase will depend upon the state of residency of the purchaser. Obtain the Property Report required by Federallaw and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of the property.1Future planned location. RG-07-096As a Member you own a Deeded Fractional Interest in a Second Home for 21-35 days a year dependingon the interest purchased and location. Fully furnished. Concierge-serviced. Effortless. Elegant. Yours toenjoy; ours to care for in your absence. 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