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Dr. Neil A. Gordon Hosts Seminar

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:38:11 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-000-0000
General Interest

Facial Rejuvenation 2007 - What Works, What Makes Sense, What You Need To Know. . . Monday, Dec 3, 7pm, 116 Mason St, Greenwich, CT. Dr. Gordon has offices in Greenwich and is the founder of The Retreat at Split Rock in Wilton where he is Director of Medical Services for The New England Surgical Center. Dr. Gordon founded The Retreat at Split Rock to provide a unique, all encompassing environment where patients are pampered and cared for in a private and elegant setting. RSVP 203-981-4944

Neil A. Gordon, M.D. at Douglas Cosmetics For Book Signing , 12/1

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:15:11 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-981-4944
Events

Neil A. Gordon, M.D., facial plastic surgeon and noted author, will be signing his new book, “Your Complete Guide To Facial Rejuvenation”. Dr. Gordon is recognized locally and throughout the country for his expertise in the most sophisticated techniques in face lifting, eye and brow lifting and nose surgery. He has offices in Greenwich and is the founder of The Retreat at Split Rock in Wilton where he is Director of Medical Services for The New England Surgical Center. Dr. Gordon founded The Retreat at Split Rock to provide a unique, all encompassing environment where patients are pampered and cared for in a private and elegant setting. Dr. Gordon’s book covers the very important questions about safety issues and plastic surgery, including how to choose your plastic surgeon, the important credentials to look for, and provides answers and explanations about anesthesia. Dr. Gordon will discuss his special technique, The Deep plane Face lift, which provides a more long lasting, natural result and faster healing time with no pain. His book provides before and after photos and is written as a guide for those interested in being armed with facts and knowledge when anticipating facial plastic surgery. Dr. Gordon serves as the Chairman of The Committee on Patient Safety and Accreditation for The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also the Coordinator for Residency Education in The Division of Facial Plastic Surgery at Yale University School of Medicine where he is a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Gordon has achieved double board certification by The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American Board of Otolaryngology. He appears frequently in the media to discuss and educate the public about plastic surgery.

When:
December 1, 2007 1-3 PM

Where:
Douglas Cosmetics, 96 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich.

Contact:
Jill Page
203-981-4944

Meet the Man Who Wrote the Book on Steinway Pianos

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:45:33 GMT

Greenwich, CT
800-235-1045
Events

Please join for an illustrated talk from noted New York Times reporter and author James Barron, whose new book reveals the craftsmanship and people behind the fascinating, year-long process of creating Steinway Grand Piano K0862. Receive a signed complementary copy of "Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand" when you attend the seminar.

Enjoy a special performance by internationally acclaimed Steinway artist Dr. Rober Taub.

Another Cool Tidbit of Information from McArdles - Introducing Wiley Coyotes

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:50:16 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
Events

The Tuesday April 17th issue of the Stamford Advocate had a picture of a bobcat, which are apparently adapting quite well to our urban, suburban environments. Following are some tips from McArdle's...co-existing tip #1 seems like a pretty good one...

Coyotes In Urban Areas
Coyotes are becoming common sights in urban areas across North America.

Normally coyotes pose no danger to adults, but people should be aware there are potential risks to pets and small children. Coyotes by nature are fearful of humans but some have lost their fear of humans after being fed by people over time. Attacks on people are rare -- much more rare than dog attacks on people -- and in all known cases the coyote had lost its fear of humans because people were feeding the animals.
Only coyotes known to be causing a direct threat to people should be killed, and the method of killing must be humane. It has been established that trap and release methods are not effective.

Here are some steps to better co-exist with coyotes
1. Never leave small children unattended.
2. Never attempt to befriend any wildlife. They become dependent on us -- keep them wild. Wild animals can be unpredictable.
3. Supervise all pets closely, keeping them indoors from dusk to dawn -- cats and small dogs especially.
4. Keep pets under your control (dogs and cats on a leash when outside).
5. Supervise your pets when they are outdoors. If you must leave your pet alone outside make sure it is in a secure fenced area (such as a dog or cat run). Be vigilant when walking near parks, golf courses and other wild areas.
6. If coyotes are known to live near you consider making your cat an indoor cat.
7. NEVER feed coyotes. Keeping coyotes scared of humans protects people. "A fed coyote is a dead coyote," because if the coyote attacks a person you can bet that animal will be destroyed. Be sure you are not feeding coyotes without realizing it! Check that:
            *garbage is secure
            *composts are covered
            *fruit fallen from trees is not left on the ground
            *bird feeders are not overflowing with seeds
            *pets are fed inside and no pet food is left outside
8. Fence your yard: High fences flush to the ground or dug below grade level discourage coyotes from entering yards.

If confronted by a coyote

Yell, stamp your feet, look big, wave your arms and scare the coyote away. Kids, especially, need to know this!
In general a wild coyote will not approach people. However, habituated coyotes in search of food may approach people. If a coyote approaches you must act aggressively. This is the opposite of dog encounter. Teach children to not act like prey (a rabbit) but to act large and ferocious (like a lion). Follow these steps:
Scare the coyote! Stand up tall and make yourself big by waving your arms above your head. Stamp your feet.
If you can grab a stick, broom or other object, thrust it toward the coyote. Wave a backpack or umbrella.
Shout at the coyote to go away. If the coyote continues to approach you, seek safety in a public building. Don't turn your back on the coyote. Report habituated coyotes to authorities - SPCA, City Pounds, Wildlife Conservation, or the Police. Put up warning signs in your neighborhood if you see a coyote. If you see someone attempting to befriend or feed a coyote intervene.

What do they eat?
Coyotes are classified as carnivores but their diet varies greatly. They primarily eat small mammals -- rats, mice, shrews, squirrels, and rabbits. Pet guardians need to be particularly careful because coyotes will prey on cats and small dogs. There have been occasional cases where dogs have been attacked even while on leash. Being opportunists, coyotes will also eat just about anything -- garbage, fallen fruit, seeds from bird feeders, pet food.

Why are they here?
Humans are creating more and more ideal coyote habitat every day! Coyotes have been expanding their range over the past 100 hundred years. Although coyotes have been in British Columbia for many years they are relatively new to places such as Vancouver. Coyotes prefer grasslands and living at the edges of forests. Urban development and farmland create new habitats, Railroad lines, hydro-wire corridors and highways provide the pathways for coyotes to travel. It is not surprising that the coyote does well in an urban environment. They are a "generalist species" - meaning they can adapt to new places as long as there is enough food and shelter. They prefer small animals and cities have plenty! Golf courses, parks, granaries and fields attract the rodents coyotes feed on. The more forest land that is cleared for development, the more habitat space for coyotes, who don’t live in dense forest. Also, other predators such as cougars, bears and wolves usually move away from human occupied areas providing coyotes with an unchallenged food supply. The only other competition are birds of prey and outdoor cats.

What are the problems?
Coyotes in a city can cause problems for people. They eat garbage and food left outdoors, and sometimes they eat small pets. Some people think that coyotes must be trapped and taken out of the city but this is very difficult and ineffective. Poisoning programs to reduce coyote numbers would also kill other wild animals or pets. Children are also at risk. Relocating coyotes to another place is sometimes suggested. Coyotes are clever enough to avoid most traps and even if they were removed, they may be replaced by other coyotes. The problem is merely moved to someone else’s backyard. Also, sometimes the removed coyote is in danger in its new area because the area may be the home range or territory of another coyote. In fact, a large percentage of wildlife that is removed from the city often does not survive. Since coyotes have an established home range or territory, removing one might create a habitat for two new coyotes. A balance will be reached within the urban environment based on available food supply. The better we are keeping the food supply restricted -- cleaning up garbage and keeping pets under supervision -- will result in fewer coyotes over time.
Learning to live with the coyote - or coexistence - seems to be the best answer.

Gardening Calendar - Tips from McArdle's

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:44:32 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
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* Clean out annual plant containers. Give them a good washing and replace with fresh growing media.

* Prune foliage from evergreens that have a burnt appearance. Hollies, Daphnes, and Leucothoes, are just some of the shrubs that were affected by this past winter.

* Check trees and shrubs for broken or diseased branches. Prune back to healthy wood. Prune summer-blooming shrubs (except Hydrangeas; call us 6615600, first), removing any dead wood and any branches that are not desirable

* Clean out all the debris (dead leaves and branches) from your ground cover beds. This will help prevent the start of disease.

*Given our late spring, you can still apply a crabgrass preventer to the lawn. Consider organic corn gluten meal as an alternative to chemical controls.

* Spray deer-attracting plants with Bobbex, a deer repellent and 100% organic fertilizer. On fast-growing plants, like tulips, remember to spray new growth every seven days.

* Fertilize your garden as needed. Add fertilizer to the soil surface or in the planting hole. We recommend an organic fertilizer or a slow release.

* Test the pH in your garden to see if soil pH needs to be altered. Each plant has a different pH preference range.

* Any root crops such as horseradish, parsnips, jerusualem artichokes, or carrots still in the ground from last year should be harvested before new green top growth appears.

* Cultivate weeds and remove the old, dead stalks of last year’s growth from the asparagus bed before the new spears emerge.

* To control iris borer, clean up and destroy the old foliage before new growth begins.

* Fertilize bulbs with a “bulb booster” formulation broadcast over the planting beds. Hose off any granules that stick to the foliage.

* Loosen winter mulches from perennials cautiously. Recover plants at night if frost returns. Clean up beds by removing all weeds and dead foliage at this time.

* Trees, shrubs, and perennials may be planted provided the soil is not saturated

* Gradually remove mulch from strawberries as the weather begins to warm.

* Thatch lawns to remove old growth before new growth begins.

Administrative Professionals Week

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 08:32:22 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-869-6400
Events

Flowers are a great way to say "Thank You" to your secretaries, administrative assistants, and entire support team....

Call Colony Florist and they will help you show your support team how truly appreciated they are. Choose from Colony's wide selection of flowering plants, fresh and silk flowers, desktop arrangements, orchids....

Pascal Jolivet presents ... Pascal Jolivet

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:20:12 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
Events

Sounds like a delicious event. Look what Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS in Greenwich has cooked up for us....All that's missing is you.

Reception & cocktail at 6:30
Seat down dinner at 7:15
Price = $125.00 + tax and service

Cocktail

Pouilly Fume 2005

Tuna beignets with tartare
Warm oyster and grapefruit
Hand made miniature crab cake
Smoked salmon on pumpkin bread
Fresh salmon and leek tartare on baguette

Dinner

Sancerre Les Caillottes 2005
Sancerre Chateau du Nozay 2005

Lobster, Sea scallop and rock shrimp
in sole sausage
Fresh herb coulis � tomato confiture
Seaweed julienne

Jolivet Exception white 2003

Roasted Veal bonne femme
Exotic fruit and roots au jus
Cooking juice lightly creamed

Jolivet Exception red 2003

Warm crottin de Chavignol
Small salad

Dessert
Bite size farandole of desserts
Coffee, Tea

Bold Delights and Bubbly Brights - Talbots

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:37:58 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-
Events

Get a jump start on summer with the most play-ready, party perfect clothes for kids of all ages....

I say "Talbots is classic, its something that is handed down from generation to generation. Fortunately, they have updated their styles. Their stuff is pretty cool. Perfect." Elizabeth

PS. March is double points month for Talbot account holders.

It's Pansy time! - Patsy Crucitti & Sons

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:36:12 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
Events

Spring is starting to show it's colors. Our staff invites you to stop by and pick up a couple of packs or even a flat to enjoy . Pansies are absolutely certain to put a smile on your face and bring you happiness .

1381 East Putnam Avenue, Old Greenwich
203-637-1677

Your friendly Florist and Greenhouse since 1945

Chocolates, Champagne and Salsa

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:10:04 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
Events

Join me, Chef Jean-Louis Gerin and my wife Linda at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Greenwich "Dancing with the Stars" a percentage of the proceeds will benefit the Food Bank of lower Fairfiled county in Stamford

Sunday, March 25, 2007
3:00 to 5:00 PM
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
6 Lewis Street

Three instructors will guide us as we dance to the entertaining music of Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Swing.

While you're dancing, enjoy a special "Chocolate Bar" presented by Master Chocolatier Eric Girerd.
Featuring an array of assorted cheeses, and "Jean-Louis Chocolat"
Jean-Louis's chocolate collection made with the purest of cocoa.

Top off the chocolates and cheeses with a tasting of champagne, et voila ..

Call Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS and make a reservation, as space is limited.

$100/couple

Phone: (203) 622-8450
JL cell phone (203) 570-2749

Click blog title to see calendar of other restaurant and merchant events in town.

Join Us for Earth Month - Pure Salon Aveda

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:11:19 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
Events

Every 15 seconds a child dies from lack of access to clean water. Join us for Earth Month. Find out how you can help make clean water a human right - in your own neighborhood.

Not only is this salon environmentally focussed, it might just be the best salon in town. Its spa orientation is evident - Maria washed my hair, and it was heaven; Robert did my color - he might be the best I have had - and Ned joyous Ned. It was a stormy winter day. Schools were cancelled so my daughters joined me. Not only did Kelly get my daughters booked immediately with Giovanna , who gave them a great haircut, but Ned entertained them immensely while I was with Maria and Robert. If only they could only put Ned in a bottle. Only thing missing? A picture of a French Bulldog for the girls to see.

Let's Ring in the New

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:37:37 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-348-4700
Events

You are cordially invited to join us for the changin of the guard, the 2007 Mini Debut.

March 8th, 2007 @ 7:00PM

Let's eat, drink and be Mini.

An Authentic Italian Eatery Opens in Port Chester

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:28:10 GMT

Greenwich, CT
914-939-0119
Events

Nessa Restaurant just opened.

Bring your own vintage as they celebrate their warm opening.

They are located directly across from the Landmark Building.

Click calendar icon for location details.

Dining for Disaster - March 7th

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 21:02:50 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
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On March 7th, 2007, the Greenwich Chapter of the American Red Cross presents its third Dining for Disaster to benefit the Greenwich Chapter. Select restaurants will generously donate a portion of their proceeds to local Red Cross disaster relief and preparedness. Click on the calendar link to get the short list of restaurants which are participating.

Wine Tasting Event

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:16:19 GMT

Greenwich, CT
203-661-0555
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Pierre-Henry Gagey
President of Maison Louis jadot

-present an exceptional Wine Tasting dinner on March 01 -
"The best of LOUIS JADOT"
- Price at only $150 per person all inclusive

Chef Jean-Louis Gerin is the 2006 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northeast! The space is intimate - good things come in small packages.