In his recent book, "Outliers," author Malcolm Gladwell cites a study that proves a strong localized community actually improves your health. The study is centered on Roseto, Pa., a small community comprised mainly of immigrants from a small Italian village also named Roseto. This village attracted international attention in 1950 when it was exposed as having the lowest rate of heart disease in our whole nation.

Camp Pocono Trails in Reeders, Pa., is a 350-acre summer camp for children where losing weight is the emphasis and camp activities range from tennis, drama and boating to fitness training and cooking instruction.

Nicole Selinsky, nutrition director for the camp, has developed healthy recipes that appeal to youngsters. She shared her recipe for frozen Berry Pops.

For more information on Camp Pocono Trails, go to www.newimagecamp.com.

When it comes to putting on our makeup in the summer, many of us think, why bother? It just seems to sweat right off when you walk out the door! Still, you want to look your best. And yes, you can look cool and collected even in the summer months, according to the beauty pros at Francois Nars Cosmetics, who keep up with the latest beauty trends and transform hundreds of models for designer runway shows each season.

Cooling our homes in the summer can account for 45 percent of our home energy use, yet it could be reduced to 10 percent or less with a few thoughtful changes. Incorporating natural ventilation into your home will help you slash your energy use and carbon emissions drastically.

Become aware of the seasonal wind patterns and the air flow around your home. Most areas have gentle breezes in the summer that can be directed into your house through landscaping and opening certain windows.

Q: We have a tiny room to make over for guests at our country house. I need help making it feel special. Any ideas from color choices to furniture will be appreciated.

A: How's this for inspiration? Designer Matthew Patrick Smyth created this soothing stay-over room for a decorator show house — a somewhat harrowing process that he details in his new book, "Living Traditions" (published by The Monacelli Press).

Here's the thing about Sam Zien: He fails.

As business manager for a San Diego biotech firm, he failed to adopt a corporate image: "I was always the guy who wanted to be more funny than serious."

In the summer of 2001, he quit that job to launch his own TV travel series. Another recipe for failure: "I had neither travel nor TV experience."

[media:20110601145824708 width:0 height:0 border:1 align:left link:0 alt:0 linksrc:disp]NJAWBO Meetings Include Presentation on Retirement for Women; Annual Awards and Installation Banquet to Honor Local Women in Business and Non-Profit Realms

BERGEN COUNTY, N.J., May 30, 2011 – The Bergen chapter of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) will host its Network at Noon luncheon and its annual awards banquet to honor local business women in June, as follows:

• Tuesday, June 7 – Diane McGuire, a financial services representative from MetLife Solutions Group in Paramus, will give a presentation with her team titled “This is Not Your Mother’s Retirement” from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Palmer’s Crossing restaurant at the Clinton Inn Hotel, 145 Dean Drive in Tenafly. McGuire will discuss her team’s unique approach to effective financial planning for women and the challenges women face on road to retirement. The cost is $17 for NJAWBO members, $22 for non-members. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the chapter hotline at (201) 444-8773, ext. 5 or by email to lunch@njawbobergen.org.

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Q: Our sun porch has really tall windows, almost floor-to-ceiling. We love the light during the day, but it's like living in a fishbowl at night. I don't know how to cover the windows to have it sunny by day and private at night. Can you help?

A: Any number of different window treatments would give you the dual control you're looking for on your sun porch. Your choice really depends on your decorating style.

If, for example, you're into the country look, cafe curtains could be the perfect answer. Cafes are short enough to protect your privacy, but it still leaves the top of the windows open to the sun and light.

Celebratiing the third year of the Paramus Sunrise Rotary Club, President Liz Mason along with Co-Chairs Val Coniglio and Mukesh Malkan concluded a highly successful show. Participating in the show arrangements were:

Every year, the Paramus Rotary Club (noon) hosts a Career Day at Seasons in Washington Township.

Don't call it a minivan just because it has sliding side doors. The Mazda5 is a "multi-activity vehicle" well suited for those active families who resist the "M" word, Mazda says. And while some refer to this model as a "mini" minivan, it is actually longer than the first Dodge Caravan that launched the segment.The compact size of the six-passenger Mazda5 makes it ideal in the busy, young family's rush-about day. And while smaller than a "full size" minivan, there is complete flip-and-fold creativity to the storage space, simple step-in to all rows and a comfortable footprint for parking lots and the garage.

Last week, the price of crude oil jumped to $113 a barrel, and suspiciously soon afterward, the national average for regular unleaded gasoline leaped over the $4 a gallon mark. Lost production in Libya was blamed for the gas price hike, yet even at $4 per gallon, it's really a bargain. Before you start sending me hate e-mail, let me explain. Even at $4, we are not paying the real cost of gasoline. Our federal government subsidizes the oil industry with numerous tax breaks, price protections, and research and development funding that totals billions of dollars every year. These subsidies help keep domestic oil companies competitive with international producers, and keep gas relatively cheap at the pump.

Filmmaker Takashi Miike has, well, blood in his blood. The prolific provocateur has crossed boundaries and cinematic borders with his eye-popping gore fests. 1999's "Audition" still holds as one of the scariest, most stomach-churning horror flicks the world over. American fright disciples fall all over themselves for a chance to pay homage to his brutal art.

A good mac and cheese recipe is always a crowd pleaser, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rich version with a hint of chipotle pepper.
Christopher Gardner and Matt Renstrom, chef partners of the steakhouses downtown and in La Jolla, Calif., offered to share their recipe for this classic comfort food with us.

DEVELOPER: NetherRealm Studios
PUBLISHER: Warner Bros.
SYSTEM: Sony PlayStation 3 (Xbox 360)
PRICE: $59.99
ESRB RATING: Mature
REVIEW RATING: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
It has been over two years since the shockingly bad fighter, "Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe," was released, and the MK games before that weren't much better. That's why the idea of a series reboot is welcome in this case. Since Midway is no longer the publisher, the developers have decided to go all the way in creating the new "Mortal Kombat."