Heather Martin
A recent graduate of NYU's M.S. in Global Affairs program who resides in the New York City area.
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M.S. Global Affairs, New York University; B.A. Psychology, Fort Lewis CollegeInterests
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On Living in the MomentThe best moments in life are those that you are truly present for, but how do you preserve that feeling of living in the moment? The article addresses this question with seven suggestions for being mindful of the present.
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Top 5 places to enjoy the New York summer outdoorsThe best part of summer is being outdoors enjoying the sun. If you feel the same, this list of top summer spots in New York is for you.
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Freedom Rings from the Mighty Mountains of New YorkBy passing the gay marriage bill June 24th, New York state finally recognized gay people as equals.
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Start Answering "Oui!" to "Parlez-Vous Francais?" with Summer French Classes in MidtownTime is running out to sign up for French classes this summer at Midtown's French Institute: Alliance Francaise at 22 East 60th Street. The French Institute: Alliance Francaise (FIAF) is offering classes for both kids and adults this summer.
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Update on Dimensions on Stage's Grand OpeningOn Sunday I published an article announcing the upcoming grand opening of Dimensions On Stage and wrote that it would take place this Saturday, June 18th. The grand opening will now take place Sunday, June 26th.
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Near Miss for Blue Zoo Lounge During Recent NYC Department of Health InspectionNYC Department of Health cited Blue Zoo Lounge with 24 violation points on Friday, a score that fell within the B range of 14 to 27 points.
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Plant Sale and Art at Narrows Botanical Garden This WeekendThe Narrows Botanical Garden recently announced it will be hosting a Spring Plant Sale and Sneak Preview of Summer Art Series this Saturday.
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Eggs-travaganza Comes to Hell's KitchenEgg enthusiasts in Hell's Kitchen will be delighted to learn that local French restaurant Marseille at 630 Ninth Avenue is taking part in Egg Festival.
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Arabesq Improves Its NYC Department of Health ScoreThe New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inspected Arabesq at 409 Bay Ridge Avenue in Bay Ridge on April 11, 2011 and gave it a score of 24 violation points. Arabesq scored within the B range.
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A Guide to Mastering Carry-on Only Travel, Even for Longer TripsTravelling with only carry-on luggage sounds challenging before you try it, but it can be a liberating experience once mastered. Here are my top tips for mastering carry-on only travel and still having room for items like souvenirs and workout gear.
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Realize Your World Travel Dreams: Eight Easy Steps to International AdventureInternational travel can be as affordable or expensive as you want it to be. I hope the strategies I used to save for my many overseas trips will help you to do the same.
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Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Mattress from a Furniture ProfessionalSince you spend one third of your life in bed, a mattress just might be the most important purchase you make. It is difficult to determine the right questions to ask to choose the best mattress for you, so here are the top 10 things you need to know.
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Vengeance is a Dish Best Served Korean: 'Oldboy' vs. 'Zinda'Despite changes to better suit Bollywood audiences, Sanjay Gupta's "Zinda" clones Park Chan-wook's "Oldboy" in plot, style, and details, but without the heart: a thought-provoking exploration of the devastating effects of vengeance on the human psyche.
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Zio Toto: A Unique Italian Restaurant in Bay RidgeZio Toto offers a delicious alternative to the standard Third Avenue Italian fare.
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On Debt and Dreams: Student Loans in the Post-Financial Crisis WorldTaking out student loans allowed me to go to graduate school in hopes of being able to land my dream job. Two and a half years later, I am unsure if the debt was worth it.