VITAL Magazine November 2011 Vol. 1 No. 1

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COMPLIMENTARYCOMPLIMENTARYNovember 2011 Vol. 1 No. 1

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Janet Stanley, [email protected]

Pulse features an all inclusive comprehensive focus on whats happening in Oneida County which is attractive to residents as well as visitors!

For the young and young at heart!

WHO, WHAT, WHEN and

WHERE “GO-TO” MAGAZINE

Vital focuses on healthy living for the active adult who is no longer part of the 20 something crowd... Although you’d never know it!

Vital is the magazine for those who are actively involved in the process of living!

Castle is a magazine for everyone who takes pride in their “castle” whether its a one bedroom apart-ment or a gated mansion. We all are Kings and Queens of our Castles and are looking for ways to love them improve them, protect them and simply enjoy them!

Castle coming March 1, 2012

We welcome your calendar of events items from your church, organizations, groups, clubs, schools, etc.

email: [email protected] or fax: 518-673-0021

“Why Oneida County?”

Without hesitation, Janet Stanley, Publisher answered, “There is just so much life here. Shop keep-ers who desperately want to keep their doors open but are frustrated with the expense of advertis-ing especially with minimal results. The recession hit everyone so hard. When money dries up so does the ability for businesses to flourish. It’s sad that there isn’t another venue that will work for all of these wonderful businesses. I know these products will work and I intentionally made them affordable. I am not looking to get rich here, I just want to make a decent living and offer a great product to the busi-ness owners and residents of Oneida County.”

“Why do you think your products fit that bill?”

“I think that with every-thing being so accessible to us today... On-line, print, cable, e-mail, social net-working and so on, that we get overwhelmed with it all. I think traditional adver-tising has gotten diluted to the point its pretty ineffec-tive. When I watch televi-sion, I choose to use my DVR so that I can totally avoid commercials. I know many of my friends do the same thing. I don’t even open mail that comes to my home that even smells of “junk mail” it goes right

to my recycle bin. I sub-scribe to satellite radio for the same reason...when I want to listen to music... I want to listen to music, not commercials.

I used to subscribe to several magazines but find now I pretty much grab them seasonally at the supermarket or bookstore. The only subscription I still keep up with is my LUCKY magazine. When creat-ing these 3 publications I examined why I have become that way and the answer simply is... LUCKY is pretty much a magazine for people who love shop-ping. It’s one long page af-ter page advertisement for what I love. I have a library of LUCKY magazines in my bookcase.

From that little exercise I learned that one, I don’t want to pay for anything that I am only going to utilize a small percentage of and two, I am too busy to deal with getting my information piece meal.

I pick up niche publica-tions all the time, book-mark, or tear out things that I want to keep. When I want to hear the world events, I jump on line with my morning coffee and grab the highlights. I prefer to drill down and see just what is of interest to me.

I think I am pretty typi-cal so when I created the three magazines, PULSE, VITAL and CASTLE, I designed them with me

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in mind! I want quick little tidbits of information, do-it-yourself tips to keep me healthy, my home beauti-ful, I want to know what’s going on around me and I don’t want to have to search all over to find out where the sales are, what restaurants have cooking, where to find music in the parks, the Octoberfests, live bands, dancing, dinner theaters... Well, you get my point. I want it, when I want it and I don’t want to work very hard to get it! I think we have become a society of instant gratifica-tion addicts!!

“Why 3?”

Like I said, I like to focus on things that interest me. PULSE is the who, what, when and where maga-zine. I hope to get to the point where if something is being planned for, the organizers wouldn’t dream of not sending it into the PULSE calendar of events! I see PULSE as the “if you need it, want it, want to do something fun... You’ll find it” magazine.

VITAL is designed for people like me, empty nesters with a bit more expendable income that don’t feel comfort-able in the 20 something crowds anymore. I am at a point in my life where my health is super important to me, staying healthy and active, planning for my

future retirement, traveling to new places and all that.

Originally all three maga-zines were to premier in November of ‘11 but since my “cape” is at the dry

cleaners and they moved my phone booth... CAS-TLE will be launched in March of ‘12!. Focusing on the launch of PULSE and

VITAL first and after a few issues bring on the third seemed a bit more realistic once I dug in!

CASTLE will feature everything for the home, whether that means a one

bedroom apartment or a gated mansion. My first love was interior design so decorating and maintaining my home is always at the top of my list of interests.

My hubby is a do-it-yourselfer and is always looking for projects... so with him in mind, CASTLE will have lots of DIYS focuses.

“So you’re not super wom-an?”

Laughing, Janet replies, “Nope... Can’t even pretend to be a super hero, but I feel very ready for this adventure! I am the daughter

of a publisher and have just recently retired from a 34 year long career at

my family’s publishing busi-ness, Lee Publications out of Palatine Bridge, NY. Its focus is on trade publica-tions, Business to Business

targeted publica-tions mostly. I was taught the power of a niche at a very young age!

I had the ex-treme good for-

tune to have printer’s ink in my veins! I was taught the business from the ground up by working in every single area of the business with the excep-tion of actually printing the publications. I guess my

Dad thought that “man’s work!”

Graphic design is a specialty and that will allow me to help the business owner create an effective ad campaign. I take a lot of pressure off of the shop keeper... I have great ideas, and can turn those into fantastic, eye catching ads that will make those cash registers sing without mak-ing their check books cry! I feel like my experience and love of design will quickly be recognized as a great tool for all of the Oneida County merchants.

All three of the maga-zines will be published monthly; will have timely special focuses and will be designed so that every ad from a 1/16th of a page to a full page ad will be noticed. Every ad is 4 color and affordable.

Everyone has been so extremely helpful and wonderful to work with! I am very rapidly feeling like a part of this Community...and I would like to thank everyone who made our first edition such a great success!

Janet Stanley, Publisher with her husband Matt and their beloved four legged family from left; Phoebe, Oliver, Oakley, Hannah and Sadie.

“I am not looking to get rich here, I just want to make a decent living and offer a great product to the business owners and residents of Oneida County.”

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Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping

days of the year. Every year thousands of shoppers flock to area malls and shopping centers in the wee hours of the morning attempt-ing to get the best deals on their holiday gifts. Because shopping with the crowds and sales can be confusing, setting a “Black Friday” shopping strategy can add some organization to the chaos.

Visions of Black Friday

shopping may call to mind frenzied shoppers beating down the doors of area stores to get heavily reduced prices at the register. This day of bargain basement deals certainly will bring out scores of people, but there is a way to manage the mayhem.

* Make a shopping list. Think ahead of

time about what to look for. Knowing what will be bought can help shoppers determine which stores to visit. It helps to only choose one or more stores at which to shop instead of traveling all over and getting caught in traffic.

* Preview ads a week in advance. Many stores

will start advertising their Black Friday hours and some sneak peaks at sales a week or more in advance. There could also be some “spoiler” Web sites that leak informa-tion about Black Friday sales.

Shoppers can know what’s available and plan their shopping accordingly. Also, some stores have “rules” to follow, such as wristband dispersal or a numbering system, for shoppers to avoid crowds rushing the doors.

* Start saving early. While deals are to be

realized on Black Friday, that doesn’t mean it’s wise to blow the entire budget on this day alone. Save months or weeks in advance to be prepared for shopping this day. Set a limit on what is to be spent -- heading home after the money is gone.

* Get rest. Set an early schedule for Thanks-

giving revelry so that it’s possible to head home early enough to rest. Those who plan to do Black Friday shopping should head to bed early enough, considering many sales begin at 4 a.m.

* Eat a hearty breakfast. Shoppers should be

sure to eat breakfast so they’ll have enough en-ergy to survive the morning shopping.

* Wear comfortable clothing. Crowded

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* Be sure to know stores’ return poli-

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Roughly 45 million turkeys are sold and cooked for

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Here are some known and lesser-known facts

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* The taste of turkeys

has to do with their age. An older male is pref-erable to a younger male, because the young “tom” is stringy. Conversely, younger fe-male hens are preferred to older ones.

* A turkey less than 16 weeks old is called a fryer.

An older turkey between 5 and 7 months of age is known as a roaster.

* Turkeys are a type of pheasant. They are the

only breed of poultry native to the Western Hemisphere.

* Wild turkeys are able to fly for short durations

and up to 55 mph. However, domesticated turkeys raised on farms for food are bred to be fat and meaty, which prevents their ability to get airborne.

* The turkey is no ex-ception to other birds.

Sometimes it likes to spend the night in trees.

* Benjamin Franklin was one person who argued

vehemently on behalf of the turkey being the national symbol of America. However, as most know, the bald eagle won out.

* The first tur-keys to domes-

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* Male turkeys make the

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* A mature turkey will have about 3,500 feathers.

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* Minnesota and North Carolina produce the

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* The skin that hangs from a turkey’s neck is known

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Q: What trends are in style for 2011?

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of styles continuing through

the winter, which began in fall. Lace ruffles and bows have taken on a multiple season lifespan along with bold hardware and finishings (pearls). Women’s fashion has been inspired by 60’s-era jackets and mixed prints.

Q: Are certain colors “in” this season?

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the holidays, especially when it comes to clothing. In gen-eral, most woman have their own sense of style and can be intimidated when given something too “avant garde” or fashion-forward. My per-sonal favorite is a basic black jacket with great trim detail or textural patterns.

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Hosting a dinner party is about more than just preparing food for guests. One of the more demanding tasks when inviting

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Dinner parties can be large or small affairs, but the size of the guest list should have no impact on the work that needs to be

done getting the house ready to host. Dinner party hosts who want their next event to go off without a hitch can consider the following advice.

* Be sure ample parking is avail-able. A guest’s first impression

will be formed long before his or her first hors d’oeuvre. Guests will need a place to park their cars and enter the home. Be sure there is ample parking available, and let guests know where they can park on the invitation to save them the frustrating effort of driving around looking for a place to park. Discuss parking with neighbors before the party and let them know there will be extra cars around the night of the party. If possible, remind the neighbors a couple of days before the party just to be courteous.

* Make the foyer or entrance area as welcoming as possible.

Make sure the entrance to the home is clear and, if hosting in the winter months when ice can form, safe for all guests. In the foyer or the area where guests will be en-tering the home, add a flower pot or a seasonal decoration. A warm and welcoming entryway can relax guests and set a positive tone for the rest of the night.

* Make sure the home is clean. Hosts don’t have to obsess and clean every last nook and cranny of the home, but they should

make a thorough effort to clean the home before guests arrive. Pay particular attention to areas like the living room, kitchen, dining room, and restrooms. Guests will likely be limited to these areas

during the party, so they should take precedence over other rooms like the bedrooms or basement. If hosting an outdoor party, make sure patio furniture is cleaned and that there’s no debris, such as grass clippings or fallen branches, strewn about the patio and the sidewalk.

* Set the mood with music. Music works wonders when estab-lishing the mood for a party. For small intimate gatherings, con-

sider some classical music to set a more relaxing tone. For larger holiday gatherings, choose some boisterous holiday music to put guests in a festive mood. If hosting a get-together for professional

colleagues, be sure to avoid music that’s likely to inspire controversy or debate. Though some light debate might make for good small talk, the music should not serve as a distraction to the business at hand.

A clean and decorated foyer or entryway is one way party hosts can set a welcoming and positive mood for their guests.

* Have a contingency plan in place. If hosting an outdoor party, prepare ahead of time for

any inclement weather. Should rain arrive, the house should be ready for guests so the party can smoothly transition indoors. Should the temperature dip a little more than expected, consider inviting guests to sit around a fire pit so they can warm up while still enjoying a night under the stars.

It also helps to have a contingency plan for indoor get-togethers. Hosts should clean

the patio just in case the weather is simply too nice to stay indoors all night. This doesn’t mean scrub the deck down to your knuckles, but just make sure the furniture is clean and there’s enough seating for each and every guest.

* Have a guest room ready. Even if no one plans to stay overnight, it’s a good idea for

hosts to have a guest room ready just in case someone needs to stay over. Inclement weather might make it difficult for guests to get home, and if the guest room is ready that will make guests more willing to stay overnight.

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cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease.

* Inability to concentrate or poor decision-making.

* Putting the body in a state of high alert,

increasing the production of stress hormones.

* Weight gain, either through stress or eating

at times when the body is not accustomed to eating.

* Affecting skin and other tissue appearance.

* Poor reaction times, which can lead to ac-

cidents.

* Increased risk of de-veloping mental health

issues, such as depression and anxiety.

While there is no magic number, sleep

experts say a person needs between 7 and 9 hours of sleep every night to function at his or her prime. Individu-als should also make efforts to improve their quality of

sleep. Here are a few ways to do so.

* Invest in a new mattress if yours is old and no

longer comfortable. This will alleviate twisting and turn-ing -- and potentially waking -- from an uncomfortable mattress.

* Keep the bedroom for sleep and intimacy only.

If there are stressors or stimulating things in the room, like a computer or television, they may impact sleep.

* Limit caffeine intake, par-ticularly several hours

before bedtime.

* Maintain a regular sleep-wake schedule each and

every day -- even on the weekend.

* If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep,

consult with a doctor. In-somnia is very common, and there are different treat-ment options that can help you get rest.

Sleep and work are often intertwined and can

impact each other. Because sleep is vital for maintain-ing health, it’s important to strike a balance so that sleep can be achieved. CB11A324

How Sleep Affects Work (and vice versa)

Work performance and ability to sleep are intertwined. Striking a balance between responsibilities at work and the ability to get sufficient rest is essential to personal health.

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VITAL Magazine November 2011 Vol. 1 No. 1