Lauren Haslett
A freelance writer and editor living in the New York City area, I am constantly searching for most unique, exciting, and out-of-the-ordinary shops, restaurants, dive bars, beauty products, books, movies, music and cultural attractions, as well as the most overlooked and undercovered issues facing this nation's poorest and most neglected families.
I have a wide range of interests and experience, and am only looking to expand it even further! I'll try anything once, and want to get out in the world and try as much as possible while I'm in this beautiful, lively, constantly moving, pulsing and changing city.
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I have a wide range of interests and experience, and am only looking to expand it even further! I'll try anything once, and want to get out in the world and try as much as possible while I'm in this beautiful, lively, constantly moving, pulsing and changing city.
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Graduate of the University of Michigan with of BA in English Language and Literature (and a minor in French and Francophone Studies).Interests
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Obama Should Focus on the Lack of Opportunity for American YouthYoung workers and recent college graduates find opportunities in the working world are fewer and far between than they imagined, and those opportunities are not growing.
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In Down Economy, Is It Time to Abandon Career Dreams?Unemployed for over six months, this is my experience as it relates to the nation's as a whole, and to the economic commentary and statistics we hear so much about every day from every news source around the country. -
The Best Fondue in New York CityFondue, like many trends from earlier areas, is making a comeback in a big way. And New York -- never lets any food movement or fashion go by without celebrating, innovating or reincarnating it in some way.
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First Person: Losing a 'second mother' to breast cancerThough I just turned 25, I've already lost more than one person close to me from breast cancer. I am blessed to still have my mother and grandmother in my life, both of whom were diagnosed last year. But not all of my friends and loved ones have been so lucky.
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Trade Center Site Mosque Project Talk Becomes Hot Political DebateOne writer's queries, questions and thoughts about the politically heated, weeks-long debated issue on whether or not a mosque and community center should be built near the World Trade Center site in New York City.
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Finding Fresh, Local Food in the Concrete JungleAn article that sums up some of the best farmers markets in every borough of New York City, showing readers that it is possible, and even easy, to find fresh, local produce and delicious food treats even in the big city.
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The Topic: Capping the Oil SpillThis is a piece which sites other news sources on the BP oil spill and the latest clean up and containment efforts in the Gulf region, while also offering some opinion and analysis of the company's progress on the part of the author.
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Purple HaikuThis is a creative poem - a haiku - about the color purple.
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Your Guide to a 10-10-2010 WeddingThis article is an easy-to-follow guide to planning a fall-themed wedding on October 10, 2010.
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U.S. Economic Recovery: Better Things Are Still to ComeThis article briefly summarizes a recent report about positive gains in jobs, consumer saving and consumer spending in May 2010. It then relates the personal experience and thoughts of the author relevant to this news. -
New York's Best Korean BBQThis article gives details about where to go for good Korean BBQ in three of New York's most popular boroughs to live, eat and go out in - Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
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BP Apology is One More Example of Skewed Congressional PrioritiesThis is part recap of Representative Joe Barton's (R-TX) much-publicized apology to BP on June 17, but it is also part opinion piece, and relays the author's opinion of the event.
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Have a Delectable Day Out with This Beach-friendly RecipeThis is one great recipe that's easy to make and easy to eat, even if you have a group of finicky eaters with you on your day out at the beach.
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The Best Beaches Near New York, NYDealing with the summer heat and humidity in NYC is hard, but it's easier once you get away from all that concrete. This article will give a brief breakdown of the three best beaches near NYC, so you know exactly where to go to beat the heat! -
The Top Ways to Spend Unlooked-for Lottery WinningsWinning the lottery is a dream we all share, but we all have different dreams of what we'd do with all that cash - and here are my top five!
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Final CountAn original poem about playing a soccer game, and the stress of seeing the game wind down to its final minutes.