You purchase your dream home. You live there for a while soaking up the amazing view that sold you on the property in the first place. Then the new neighbors arrive and build a gargantuan home that entirely blocks your incredible view making for a poor residential experience. As a creative tenant, how do you react?
A city councilman, Mark Easton, lives in this neighborhood. He had a beautiful view of the east mountains, until a new neighbor purchased the lot below his house and built... Read Full Story
This 4-Foodies’ Steak Night tasting, attendees will have the opportunity to sample a 5 course dinner prepared exclusively by the executive chef, Jason Miller along with two of Primehouse’s signature cocktails. Primehouse opened in the Fall of 2007 and is the latest addition to B.R. Guest’s New York properties. Primehouse New York delivers a twist on conventional steakhouse fare and modern design elements for a contemporary dining experience. Primehouse New York marks the return of Chef Jason... Read Full Story
3-Legged Dog Media and Theater Group presents
FIRE ISLAND
A multidimensional beach party!
Written by Charles Mee
Directed by Kevin Cunningham
Explore the many ways in which people experience the birth and dissolution of relationships through Charles Mee’s new text, Fire Island. Party “Fire Island style” in a surround 3D HD collaged array of video through simultaneous multiple perspectives of this beautiful, eccentric barrier island and the people who go there.
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Fact: Over 120 million Americans drink coffee. Fact: Over 25% of us consume over 15 BILLION cups of coffee from chain coffee shops each year. That’s enough paper cups to ring the Earth 55 times not to mention all of the plastic lids, and the water and power consumed to make the coffee we enjoy! Going green takes some of the smallest steps that we can easily incorporate into our everyday living. Here is a list from Low Impact Living of ways to become an eco-conscious coffee consumer:
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On the evening of March 14th, internationally renowned artist, Bettina Werner, a.k.a., “Queen of Salt” is hosting a house-warming event exclusive to the LifeAt residents of Lower Manhattan at her magnificent loft at 15 Broad. Meet the artist, experience her unique salt artwork and get to know your fellow LifeAt neighbors while receiving complementary chair massages sponsored by LifeBooker!
Residents of 15 Broad, Cocoa Exchange and 88 Leonard are cordially invited to attend this event. If you... Read Full Story
Is your neighbor expressing too much concern about your personal life? Do they ask too many questions about what is going on behind the walls of your apartment? Here are some tips on how to deal with a much too nosy neighbor as tactfully as possible:
1. Be the stronger person. Don’t fall for being nosy like them. Just get on with your business, nonchalantly and happily. If they have nothing better to do than watch you all day, then that is their waste of time, not yours.
2. Act as if... Read Full Story
MishMash.com counts down the top 11 neighbors from hell. I don’t necessarily think that these are the worst things that your neighbor could do but they are hilarious! Check out favorites such as the garden of gnomes, large pig statues, the house of a thousand blow-up Christmas ornaments, and asphalt in the front yard. There goes the neighborhood!
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The Climate Change Chocolate bar is meant to educate while tasting great. It comes in a festive wrapper with 15 tips for lightening your environmental impact. These helpful hints teach you how to save energy by making small changes to your daily habits.
Climate Change Chocolate comes with a verified *TerraPass offset of 133 pounds of carbon dioxide reductions which is equivalent to an average person’s CO2 output per day. In addition, the carbon emissions associated with the production and... Read Full Story
In the market for a new apartment? Renter beware! How many times have you moved into what you thought was the perfect place only find out a month later that it is barely livable? Before you start looking at places to rent, read through this list of questions to better prepare yourself for finding the perfect apartment:
- What’s the neighborhood like? Is it a good neighborhood or a bad neighborhood? Does it fit your personality and lifestyle?
- Who are the nearest neighbors? Do they have... Read Full Story
