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Plan a Weekend Getaway to New York

Whether you’re a city or a farm mouse, a weekend break to New York is always an exciting trip to one of the finest cities on earth. However, a weekend in New York is over as soon as it has begun, and a little planning ahead really helps in fitting in as much (or as ...

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Navigating the NYC Subway: B/D from Fordham University

The New York City Subway stops just minutes from Fordham University, with the B and D lines of the subway stopping at the corner of E. Fordham Rd., popularly referred to as just “Fordham Road”, and the Grand Concourse. If you walk further up Fordham Road, the 4 train stops at the corner of E. ...

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Some Valuable Coins You Can Still Find in Circulation

Older readers fondly remember the days when silver coins circulated freely and valuable coins could be readily found in their pocket change. Millions of baby boomers filled coin albums and built modern coin collections for the mere face value of the coins they pulled out of circulation. Candy stores put their valuable coins in display ...

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Matt’s Bar and the Original Juicy Lucy

Overrated. I’d heard many things about the famous Juicy Lucy, from friends, articles and even a blurb on the Food Network but had never tasted one myself. And I love burgers, so it was somewhat embarrassing to admit I’d never had the Juicy Lucy. There are several places that sell the Juicy Lucy in the ...

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5 Reasons Why Lourdes Leon is Awesome

Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon captivated the world’s attention before she was even born. When Madonna announced that she was pregnant in April 1996, critiques and media wonderment about her impending motherhood abounded. Lourdes, nicknamed Lola, was born that October, and now 14 years later she’s making a name for herself and seems like an awesome ...

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July 19: Holidays and Celebrations Today

Happy July 19th! July 19th is a special holiday. In fact, every day’s a holiday for someone and for some reason. Although we may not know the origins of many of these holidays, avid celebrants will participate eagerly in marking July 19th as a most special day for so many different reasons. Here are several ...