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Apr 13
published by tvineeth 12:30pm, Apr. 13, 2013 in Blog

Circuit Training - Repeat 3 Rounds (follow recommended repetitions below)

1 - Criss Cross Tuck Jump - 10-12
2 - Curtsy Lunges into Squat - 10-12
3 - T Plank Pushup 8-10
4 - Runner's Hop (each side) - 10-12
5 - Super Walkouts - Using hands walk out into plank position, bring knees towards the chest ( in each leg ) , come down onto elbows, dolphin plank (squeezing shoulders), back onto palms of hands and using hands walk it back in until standing - 8-10

or you can do Tabata style training 8 rounds 20 seconds work 10 seconds rest per exercise!! (My favorite style training)

For more information about certified personal trainer and fitness instructor Sylvia Nasser, visit her website.

Apr 12
published by tvineeth 3:49pm, Apr. 12, 2013 in Blog

For last-minute tax filings, enter your zip code on this website to find the nearest post office location open late.

Apr 12
published by tvineeth 3:29pm, Apr. 12, 2013 in Blog

Friday's viral picks feature animals in the snow, a groovy dad and a "homeless" person giving away money.

Snowboarding Pets

Dad Dancing at Stadium

Generous Homeless Man Prank

Apr 12
published by tvineeth 1:35pm, Apr. 12, 2013 in Blog

For the nearest Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program location, call 800-906-9887.

Apr 11
published by jflanagan 7:12pm, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog

Restaurant Hunter "Signature Dish" Recipe: Spanakopita at The Greek Place in Garden City South

(Makes 5-6 servings)

To make filling:

- Take a cup of feta cheese and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, place on a plate.

- Take a quarter cup of cream cheese and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, add to the same plate.

- Add 4 ounces of pecorino romano cheese to the plate, set aside.

- Finely mince 5-6 stalks of fresh dill and between a half and a whole red onion, combine the two and continue to mince, then season with a dash of white pepper and sea salt.

- Saute onions and dill on a skillet with about a teaspoon of oil on medium to medium-high heat for about five minutes, until onions are translucent, then cool onions and dill in the refrigerator for about a half an hour.

- Place 2 cups of fresh or frozen spinach and the 3 cheeses from earlier into a paddle mixer and mix on medium speed for about a minute.

- Add 1 extra large egg into the mix and increase the speed for 30 seconds.

- Add onions and dill from refrigerator into the mix on a low speed for 30-45 seconds.

Preparing the Phyllo dough:

- Melt 1/2 pound of whole butter.

- Take 1 #10 (aka "Country Style") Phyllo dough sheet and use a piece of wax paper or pastry brush to dab melted butter on the sheet.

- Fold dough in half from top to bottom and dab more butter on dough.

- Place 4 ounces of spinach filling on the end of each Phyllo dough, fold over from corner to corner three times to make a triangle. (Do not press on dough while folding.) Dab more butter on remaining dough to close.

- Place Spanakopita in preheated oven at 250 degrees and cook for 15-20 minutes until dough rises and becomes golden brown.

- To plate, use a serrated knife to cut Spanakopita in half and place Spanakopita on top of a bed of lettuce and garnish with a dash of parsley and a roasted red pepper.

As told to us by The Greek Place owner and chef Pete Kontoulakos. Watch new episodes of "Restaurant Hunter" Thursday nights at 8 PM on FiOS1!

Apr 11
published by rtorres 2:53pm, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog
Apr 11
published by tvineeth 2:36pm, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog

Today's viral picks feature a special take on Katy Perry on "The Voice," a hilarious sample of Craigslist ads and a display of energy at Taco Bell.

Michelle Chamuel Does Katy Perry on "The Voice"

Who Posts These Craigslist Ads?

Richard at Taco Bell

Apr 11
published by rtorres 1:40pm, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog

Saturday April 13, the following locations will be open from 1pm to 5pm:

Garfield
Our Lady of Mount Virgin
St. Joseph's Center
188 MacArthur Ave.

Hackensack
Mount Olive Baptist Church
260 Central Ave.

Hackensack
Rhema Worship Center Church
156 Passaic St.

Maywood
First Presbyterian Church
401 Maywood Ave.

Park Ridge
Our Lady of Mercy Church
46 Pascack Rd.

Sunday April 14, the following locations will be open from 1-5pm:

Englewood
Mount Calvary Baptist Church
90 West Damarest Ave.

Fair Lawn
Temple Beth Sholom
40-25 Fair Lawn Ave.

Hackensack
Trinity Baptist Church
218 Passaic St.

Hackensack
New Hope Baptist Church
214 Berdan Place

New Milford
St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
225 Center St.

Teaneck
First Baptist Church
1592 Teaneck Rd.

The web site to link for more information is www.bcsd.us or they can call 201-336-3540

Apr 11
published by tvineeth 11:44am, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog

To avoid being victimized by a tax preparer, follow these simple tips:

- Remember that many tax preparer services are franchised. If there are any problems with the preparer, call the corporate headquarters.

- Read your return. Make sure your financial situation is accurately represented.

- A paid preparer is required by law to sign the return and fill in the preparer areas of the form. Avoid preparers who will not sign your return.

- Never sign a blank return, and never sign in pencil.

- If e-filing, make sure preparer is an “authorized IRS e-file provider.” All tax preparers must register with the IRS and New York State in order to e-file returns. You can check this by going to the IRS website.

- If your preparer e-files, make sure you are shown a copy of the return and are provided with a hard copy of the return being e-filed before it is filed.

- If the preparer e-files your return before showing you and/or does not provide you with a copy, you should contact the corporate headquarters if the tax preparer is a franchise.

- Avoid a preparer who charges fees based on a percentage of your return.

- Some preparers offer immediate payments of refunds for a fee. Keep in mind that this is a loan and there is a fee for such a service.

- Understand that reputable preparers will ask to see receipts and will ask multiple questions to understand your qualifications for expenses, deductions and other items.

- Can the preparer be reached during the year? In the event there is an audit, he will need to be reachable.

Apr 11
published by Rich Coutinho 10:55am, Apr. 11, 2013 in Blog

Rich Coutinho talks with Mets Captain David Wright about his new contract, being the 4th captain in team history and the future of the Met organization.

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