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What to Eat Before Your Workout by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 
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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... | 111 |
Static vs. Dynamic Stretching by MartialArtsNYC
Jan 03, 2015 | 0 | 107 |
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... | 107 |
From "Lost Side Of Suburbia" to "Poptropica," An Exclusive Interview with Artist Kory Merritt by Milano52
Dec 29, 2014 | 0 | 137 |
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... | 137 |
This Month in Queens Real Estate: DEC 2014 by queenshometeam
Dec 17, 2014 | 1 | 197 |
Dec 2014 Queens NY Market Update The pace of home sales continued to decrease in November and inventory continued to track below last year’s levels as well. Sales are well below those seen in the same month last year while prices are well above those seen in the same month last year. Prices con... | 197 |
NYC Employment Law — Pre-tax Transit Benefits by cjleclaire
Dec 17, 2014 | 0 | 163 |
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... | 163 |
Wage and Hour Regulation Pitfalls by cjleclaire
Dec 10, 2014 | 0 | 209 |
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... | 209 |
In life, the glass is always half full! Exclusive interview with cartoonist Maria Scrivan by Milano52
Dec 08, 2014 | 0 | 422 |
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... | 422 |
Zeffirelli's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera: a review by Milano52
Dec 04, 2014 | 0 | 450 |
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... | 450 |
Are You Staying on Top of Regulations that Affect Your Restaurant? by cjleclaire
Dec 04, 2014 | 0 | 431 |
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... | 431 |
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 | 412 |
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 ... | 412 |