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8JDC_aida4.JPG Immersed in ancient times; the performance of Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. A review. by Milano52
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 1496 1496 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
What to Eat Before Your Workout by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 152 152 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
Static vs. Dynamic Stretching by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 0 comments | 145 145 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
From "Lost Side Of Suburbia" to "Poptropica," An Exclusive Interview with Artist Kory Merritt by Milano52
Dec 29, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 954 954 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
NYC Employment Law — Pre-tax Transit Benefits by cjleclaire
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 209 209 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
Wage and Hour Regulation Pitfalls by cjleclaire
Dec 10, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 251 251 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
In life, the glass is always half full! Exclusive interview with cartoonist Maria Scrivan by Milano52
Dec 08, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 1449 1449 recommendations | email to a friend
 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...
Zeffirelli's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera: a review by Milano52
Dec 04, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 1447 1447 recommendations | email to a friend
   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...
Are You Staying on Top of Regulations that Affect Your Restaurant? by cjleclaire
Dec 04, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 787 787 recommendations | email to a friend
 A recent change in regulations predicted to arrive soon is that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will release a national menu labeling standard for chain restaurants. The standard will address calorie and nutritional information required on menus and at point of sale. The National Restauran...
The World Seen Through a Dog’s Point of View. An Exclusive Interview with Paul Gilligan, author of Pooch Café by Milano52
Dec 03, 2014 | 0 0 comments | 1338 1338 recommendations | email to a friend
   Written By:  Tiziano Thomas Dossena 10 October 2014 |   Paul Gilligan with Poncho, the main character of Pooch Cafe According to his website, www.poochcafe.com, Paul Gilligan’s affair with art began in 1970, in kindergarten, when he figured out that he stunk at sports and that art was his only ...