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Matching Workouts With the Results You Want by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 10, 2015 | 0 
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I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard friends complain about not getting the results they want, despite how much energy they’re putting into their workout. People who want bigger muscles go to the gym every day but aren’t getting stronger. People who want better endurance when they lift ar... | 219 |
How Do 2015 Minimum Wage Increases Affect NY Restaurants? by cjleclaire
Jan 08, 2015 | 0 | 200 |
Author: Stephen Hans Minimum wage increases took effect on December 31, 2014, raising the New York minimum wage from $8.00 to $8.75 per hour for employees who work based on hourly wages. By the way, another minimum wage increase also occurs approximately a year from now, on December 31, 2015, rai... | 200 | 
Immersed in ancient times; the performance of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. A review. by Milano52Jan 03, 2015 | 0 | 422 |
Written By: Tiziano Thomas Dossena Imagine being immersed in an ancient world, with colossal stone columns, palaces and images of deities, a marvelous music surrounding you and, thank God, no cellular phones ringing: what else can one wish for? Well, how about some great arias and choruses? Do... | 422 |
What to Eat Before Your Workout by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 | 151 |
by Mary Murphy Fueling up before a workout is the best thing you can do for your body. But it’s important to eat the right things at the right time. Eating too far in advance of your workout can lead to an energy dropout at the gym, and eating too close can lead to an unsettled stomach. Ge... | 151 |
Static vs. Dynamic Stretching by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 | 142 |
by Mary Murphy So you’ve already heard that you should stretch before you work out, but did you know that some types of stretching can be more harmful than helpful? The American Council on Exercise warns against static stretching (like reaching down to touch your toes) on cold muscles. Static s... | 142 |
From "Lost Side Of Suburbia" to "Poptropica," An Exclusive Interview with Artist Kory Merritt by Milano52
Dec 29, 2014 | 0 | 383 |
Written By: Tiziano Thomas Dossena Kory Merritt started cartooning and illustrating while attending SUNY Brockport. His weekly comic strip, Brockport Chronicled, won the John Locher Memorial Award in 2007. He signed a comic strip development contract with Creators Syndicate in 2009, although t... | 383 |
NYC Employment Law — Pre-tax Transit Benefits by cjleclaire
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 | 205 |
As employers, sometimes it is difficult to keep with the employment law changes, which is why you should consult periodically with an employment defense lawyer and stay apprised of new laws. At the end of October 2014, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Affordable Transit Act into law... | 205 |
Wage and Hour Regulation Pitfalls by cjleclaire
Dec 10, 2014 | 0 | 248 |
Business owners can get themselves into trouble when not understanding wage and hours laws. What appears to be a bright idea that cuts corners and saves money is sometimes a violation that leads to costly consequences. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wages and standards fo... | 248 |
In life, the glass is always half full! Exclusive interview with cartoonist Maria Scrivan by Milano52
Dec 08, 2014 | 0 | 916 |
Written By: Tiziano Thomas Dossena | 19 November 2014 Maria Scrivan’s cartoons are published in MAD Magazine, Parade Magazine, Prospect Magazine (UK), on Mashable.com, Salon.com. Funny Times and many other publications. Maria licenses her work to Recycled Paper Greetings, NobleWorks Cards, R... | 916 |
Zeffirelli's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera: a review by Milano52
Dec 04, 2014 | 0 | 905 |
Written By: Tiziano Thomas Dossena 3 December 2014 | Zeffirelli’s production of La Boheme at the metropolitan Opera shines. A sample of the stage set up as performed in a preceding season. La Boheme is an opera that does not need introduction and most of our readers probably had the occasi... | 905 |