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  • Cheap Travel: Saving Money on the 10 Best Winter Travel Spots

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    1. DEN – Denver Aspen and Vail are the cities that come to mind most often when considering Colorado ski destinations. However, Dortha Vela of All About Travel told me these Colorado cities “are two of the most expensive ski destinations.” Plus, it turns out they’re not even that popular when compared to the capital…

  • 50 years gone, Marilyn’s legend lives on

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    She was a star and a style icon, a “dumb blonde” who was anything but and an abandoned child adored by millions. She was, of course, Marilyn Monroe and she died 50 years ago this Sunday. And yet, she lives on — on the big screen, in advertisements, in proposed plans for salons and cafes…

  • Today June 18th | Art Takes Times Square

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    If you are in the area check out this amazing art exhibition. One of our clients is one of the artists that was chosen. From Artists Wanted: Today is the big day! In just a few hours, Art Takes Times Square will present thousands of works by artists from all across the world in an…

  • Low Line Park Exhibit Opens April 1st at Mark Miller Gallery in the Lower East Side

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    by Molly Cotter, 03/19/12 We recently announced that the incredible Low Line Park project, which plans to transform an abandoned underground subway station into a flourishing subterranean public space, has started a Kickstarter campaign that is pulling in big bucks. Collecting more than $135,000 in funds already, the underground oasis is moving closer and closer…

  • New York City – Peter Woytuk exhibit on Broadway.

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    Originally posted on Big Cities. Bright Lights.: bridging the gap – 114th street apple and the clamp – 103rd street “This public exhibition of 18 sculpture compositions by Peter Woytuk has been organized by the Broadway Mall Association in conjunction with the Parks Department and The Morrison Gallery. The exhibition starts at Columbus Circle with…

  • Times Square Reflections

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    Places Unknown and Everything Else It was pouring rain in NYC when I showed up at the Times Square, my shoes got soaked wet in about five minutes, but I was hoping to get some interesting shots of this famous place with some cool reflections. It is probably the busiest place in USA, the crowds…

  • LowLine: An Underground Park on NYC’s Lower East Side

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    Well, it actually doesn’t exist yet. However, it would seem they are being funded by people everywhere to get the project underway. What a cool concept. New York’s first underground park. Such a great way to transform the unused area and use new technology that can beautify the space. Dan Barasch and James Ramsey are…

  • Gallivanting Around Gramercy in NYC

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    Originally posted on Marina Chetner: Gramercy has a distinctive appeal: the neighbourhood feels so European, reminiscent even, of Barcelona with its wrought-iron balconies, greenery, Gothic architecture and relaxed vibe. Located only a blocks away from the hustle of Park Avenue and the bustle of Union Square, Gramercy makes for a peaceful enclave in an otherwise…

  • Sweet Relief – Top 10 global spa trends for 2012

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    As a massage therapist for over 20 years I always love hearing the spa trends for the year. I am hopeful that more people will learn the health benefits of massage and not see it as a luxury item. All people from all walks of life benefit from massage. Let’s explore some of the different…

  • Bridges to visit around the world

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      Lake Havasu City, Arizona – Home of the London Bridge   Chapel Bridge – Lake Lucerne, Switzerland   Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, California     Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney, Australia     Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge – Japan     Sunshine Skyway Bridge – St. Petersburg, Florida     Rialto Bridge – Venice,…