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At the age of eight Sadguru Sri Mahayogi Paramahamsa spontaneously entered nirvikalpa samadhi, complete absorption without any notion or concept, and realized the Atman — True Self. He awoke to Non-dual Reality. After Realization, as an adolescent, he began intensive austerities called tapasya and through these he accomplished and mastered all the branches of Yoga, proving through his own experience that they are all genuine paths to the realization of Supreme Self or God — Everlasting Oneness or Immortal Truth.

"Who knows Italian Wine? With more than 2,000 grape varietals and 27,000 producers, the Italian wine world confounds wine professionals and enthusiasts alike. Since 1999, Italian Wine Merchants (IWM) has worked diligently to demystify Italian wine through its detailed website and weekly E-letter, Wine Clubs, educational tasting events and a carefully selected portfolio of current and vintage Italian bottlings. Under the direction of owner Sergio Esposito, IWM is widely considered the leading authority on Italian wine today. <br> Sergio represents an invaluable resource to collectors, enthusiasts, and wine writers. He travels to Italy up to ten times per year and personally sources 100% of IWM’s selection. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, comprising roles of sommelier, vintage broker, and his present position as head of his brainchild, Italian Wine Merchants, Sergio has established a network of Italian connoisseurs in every region who aid him as he unravels many of the complex issues regarding Italian wine. <br> In addition to IWM’s portfolio of current releases, Sergio has amassed one of the greatest collections of vintage Italian wine in the world. These gems can be obtained through direct consultation with an IWM Portfolio Manager, by joining “Sergio’s Cellar” Wine Club, or by scheduling a private tasting in IWM’s Vintage Tasting Room or Studio del Gusto. Each lot has been pretasted by Sergio himself and all of the wines are stored on-site in IWM’s temperature-controlled cellar, ensuring the quality and integrity of every bottle."

The Company introduced its Lady Foot Locker business in 1982. Lady Foot Locker stores offer an extensive assortment of branded athletic footwear and select branded and private-label athletic apparel dedicated to women who are fashion-minded, active and brand conscious.

The weather outside may be blazing hot but the gear is always cool inside Eastern Mountain Sports. Eastern Mountain Sports is a Manhattan sporting goods store that specializes in the great outdoors after being founded as one of the first rock climbing superstores. Everything a hiker, camper or explorer could desire is available through their products, and they strive to be the very best in the field. Camping gear, tents, sleeping bags, luggage and technical accessories are all offered through this unique store. They provide protection from the elements even in the big city. If camping and exploring is not your favorite activity, fret not. Eastern Mountain Sports also offers a variety of merchandise for the runner, biker and cross trainer in all of us. Even if you are into kayaking and canoeing, the Eastern Mountain Sports store has the resources needed to get you out of the house and into the world you love. With all of this merchandise and variety, a stroll down Broadway is sure to make you check out the store that provides the thrill of the mountain with the deals of the city at Eastern Mountain Sports.

At Restoration Hardware, you'll explore an exceptionally well merchandised world of high quality textiles, furniture, lighting, bathware, hardware and amusements. These are products of lasting value, classic design and imbued all with a brand that speaks to superb taste and a free spirited individuality. <br> Restoration Hardware was born of frustration. The year was 1979 and our founder, Stephen Gordon, was restoring his Queen Anne Victorian house in Eureka, California. After spending endless days tracking down missing bits and pieces of authentic period hardware, lighting fixtures and finishes, Gordon found there were a lot of people with the same problems. He sensed a need in the marketplace, found his true calling in life, and opened the first Restoration Hardware store in his home in 1980.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Bon-Bon Hair Salon and Spa Is the place to go for the ultimate pampering treatments. All services are administered by licensed professionals only.

Located in the heart of Manhattan, Bon-Bon Hair Salon and Spa Is the place to go for the ultimate pampering treatments. All services are administered by licensed professionals only.

Picture yourself gliding across polished floors just steps from one of New York's most iconic landmarks. Whether you're drawn to the passionate rhythms of Argentine Tango, the playful energy of Swing, or the smooth moves of Salsa and Mambo, this Manhattan hotspot brings serious instruction to your fingertips. The studio's expansive space hosts an impressive range of styles spanning Ballroom, Latin, and beyond—all taught by instructors who genuinely know their craft. Winter evenings hit different when you're warming up inside with a room full of dancers, the city glowing outside the windows while you master something entirely new.

K-12 - The Dalton School is an independent, co-educational day school (K-12), founded in 1919 by the renowned progressive educator, Helen Parkhurst. Dalton is recognized for its rigorous, innovative educational curriculum and offers its 1300 students a breadth of stimulating and challenging programs taught by dedicated, professional faculty. <br> The school’s First Program (K-3) occupies three adjoining townhouses on East 91st Street in New York City. Middle and High School students attend classes nearby in our building on East 89th Street. Indoor physical education for Middle and High School students is provided in our state-of-the-art facility on East 87th Street.

During the 1960s and 1970s the firm popularized fashion trends such as the beatnik look, tweed suits, tight pants and tall, thigh-high boots, including the creation of arguably the most famous classic tuxedo suit for women in 1966, Le Smoking suit. He is the first to popularize ready-to-wear in an attempt to democratize fashion. He is also the first designer to use black models in his runway shows. Among his muses were Loulou de La Falaise, the daughter of a French marquis and an Anglo-Irish fashion model, Betty Catroux, the half-Brazilian daughter of an American diplomat. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a>

Manhattan is full of lots of lovely clothing stores, but not so many stores that are purely shoes and accessories. Roger Vivier changed that. One of the largest shoe selections you've ever seen, everything from pumps, to stilettos, to flats in a vast array of colors and styles. The shoes are high quality - very beautifully made and long lasting. When you step into this store, you honestly feel like you're walking into a fashion model's closet. You will truly be the envy of all of your friends. Few New York City fashion stores carry Vivier's collections, and if they do, they are very limited. Very stylish, the Spring-Summer 2012 line is colorful and fun. If you happen to wander in and you aren't looking for shoes, don't fret. They have three floors of accessories, purses, shades, and truly unique jewelry, as well as their extensive shoe selection. You'll find the perfect topper to any summer outfit here, and you'll turn heads with it. If you haven't been introduced to this lovely store yet, do yourself a massive favor and stop in. You'll never forget your experience in this beautiful and large store.

Since 1979, Ballet Academy East has been a vibrant center for dance on Manhattan's Upper East Side. In 1978, Julia Dubno, the founder and director of Ballet Academy East was selected by Christine Fokine to run the Fokine Ballet School. That experience led to the opening of Ballet Academy East in a brownstone on East 79th Street with one small studio in 1979. <br> Today the school has five spacious studios and a world-renowned faculty and continues to flourish. Miss Dubno continues to oversee the day-to-day operations and is in close contact with the faculty in order to be kept abreast of all areas of the school.

The VII Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil-NY, an official event of New York summer, is back to Manhattan between August 02 and 07, to present the best Brazilian films from 2008/2009. <br> It not only offers great visibility to Brazilian culture, but the Cine Fest Petrobras Brasil-NY has an important role in the development of new business and partnerships, by introducing our audiovisual products to the American market. <br> This year the schedule includes the opening night at Central Park with a show and an outdoor screening, the competitive screenings of feature-films, Reavealing the Brasis series and a lounge with DJ at the Tribeca Cinemas. <br> The Crystal Lens Award will be presented to the best feature-film as chosen by the public.

Abba's Cafe is located inside the prestigious Rose Building of the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan at 76 St. and Amsterdam Avenue. We are proud to serve the JCC community as well as the wider public. We feature a daily selection of fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and more. We are known for our hand made baked goods, from oven fresh pastries in the morning to Belgian chocolate mousse for a late afternoon treat. http://www.abbascafe.com

Mike's Furniture Store is a furniture store with ready-made pieces, finished or unfinished. There are many colors of products for you to choose from with our color matching chart. Custom made furniture is also available if you bring in a sketch of what it is you want. We will then attempt to build it. Moldings are available to add onto anything you may already have.

Dance Classes For Fun, Fitness & Inspiration!

K-9<br> ST. BERNARD'S offers motivated young boys of diverse backgrounds an exceptionally thorough, rigorous, and enjoyable introduction to learning and community life. We wish to inspire boys to appreciate hard work and fair play, to develop confidence in themselves, consideration for others and a sense of citizenship, and to have fun while doing these things.

Two beautiful lion sculptures perched on pedestals in all their majesty, greet you at the entrance of the Hispanic Society of America, upon walking up the grand stairs and into a world of vast history and culture. Amazingly enough, the admission at this Manhattan museum is free, in addition to the wealth of resources they provide for the curious mind. The vast collections here are unparalleled, with information on nearly every aspect of culture in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Boasting many archeological artifacts, paintings and sculptures, one will be awestruck at the beauty surrounding them. Just stepping inside this Manhattan museum provides great insight to the Spanish culture. Stop in and take a look at the wide variety of earthenware and porcelain artifacts from other museums. The collection of textiles is among the best in the world, with a fascinating selection of rare carpets that captivate and educate one in the history of each one-of-a-kind piece. If you are seeking to advance your understanding, gain a sense of self and your culture, or you if are simply desirous of surrounding yourself in the rich culture and beauty that abounds in this world, stop in for a spring or summer 2012 visit.

Since the beginning in 1980, Tuck-It-Away has been a family-owned and operated self-storage company. Taking storage seriously and pride ourselves on Tuck-It-Away ability to meet our customers' requests and concerns.

Holding its own among New York City's finest A-class dessert places, Harlem's Make My Cake bakery has become popular with tourist from around the world. The family owned and operated business began like most food success stories you've heard over the years...baking cakes in a kitchen tenement apartment, but Make My Cake had a secret recipe the other didn't. Ma Smith From a long line of southern women blessed with the gift of creating mouth-watering dessert, Ma Smith passed her talent for cooking down to her daughter JoAnn Baylor, who today operates two locations in Harlem.

On Monday, April 30, 2012, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Port Authority will mark a major milestone in the construction of One World Trade Center with the installation of steel columns that will make the skyscraper the tallest building in New York. When the columns are put in place, the building will officially surpass the height of the Empire State Building, which currently is the tallest structure in New York City.

"At Tent and Trails, we feel that your trip starts the moment you walk through our doors. We will take the time to ensure that your supply list is complete and explain how to use the equipment. We go through extensive dealer training to guarantee you will be confident in your ability to use your equipment to it's fullest potential. You will leave secure in knowing that you have been completely outfitted with the most up to date equipment. <br> We have over 50 years experience outfitting everything from adventure vacations, weekend excursions, and overnight getaways. Our staff consists of experienced hikers, rock climbers, and campers. We don't just sell our equipment, we use it."

Lucille Roberts' dedication to the betterment of women extends into her personal life as well. She is a member of such business organizations as The Women Business Owners of New York, The American Women's Economic Development Association, and the Women Alumnae of Harvard Business School, of which she is a founding member. She is an active member of her community, participating in many fundraising organizations, acting as a mentor in Big Sisters of New York, and working with the Mayor's office to offer academic credit to high school students working in her clubs.

Lower Manhattan’s newest home for contemporary dance. DNA is proud to present and promote artistic excellence in dance performance, education and the creation process. DNA’s mission includes professional-level training, opportunities for creation and the latest in dance performance. In DNA’s studios each week, 170 classes are taught, rehearsals are run, workshops are conducted and choreographers create. DNA is a valuable resource for the aspiring, emerging and established artist, who benefit from artistic residencies, studio and administrative office subsidies, commissions and two performance seasons that offer presentations of new dance works, many of them world premieres.