Everyday Heroes
I don’t imagine that the women who died last week at Sandy Hook Elementary School thought of themselves as first responders, let alone as heroes.As teachers and school administrators, their job...
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10 Cool Alternatives To The World's Most Popular New Year's Eve Destinations
It’s often said that New Year’s Eve is for amateurs.To that end, there are some obvious destinations that any joker could tell you will be “fun” on New Year’s Eve.Steer clear of the obvious and...
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20 American Vacation Spots That Are Most Overrun With Tourists
Every day, 10,000 people enter New York’s Grand Central Terminal—with no intention of catching a train. They come to slurp bivalves at the Oyster Bar or cocktails at the Campbell Apartment.They gawk at...
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Why Some Guys Have Made The Switch From A Belt To Suspenders
I have a wedding coming up this week, and it’s black tie.I have a terrible confession though…I do not own a tuxedo.I know, I know, what kind of respectable menswear blogger lacks this true staple of...
View Article"Granny Pods:" Only A Partial Elder Care Solution
If you are a baby boomer lucky enough to have one or both of your parents alive and involved in your life, there is a good chance that you are deeply involved in their lives, too – particularly in...
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The 5 Best Ski Mountains For Winter Vacations
As we transition to the winter months, two kinds of people emerge.There are the gung-ho winter activities lovers — the people who live for 5 am wake-ups and fresh tracks in the snow, undaunted by even...
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Your Guide To Tipping In 5 Holiday Vacation Destinations
You’ve planned your trip within an inch of its life, from the location of your seat on the plane to the perfect dinner reservations at that place so-and-so recommended.Your flight goes fine, you land...
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The Top 10 Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving Dinner In NYC
This post originally appeared on Zagat's Buzz Blog.Give thanks this holiday season — to the chefs who are saving you from cooking for the family, that is.Thankfully, the Big Apple is providing its...
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5 Wild International Bars For Study Abroad Students On A Budget
It’s incredible how fast the value of currency is changing these days; by that we mean it’s incredible how fast that 20 euro bill in your wallet suddenly turns into a couple awkwardly large coins lost...
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Hey New Yorkers, Here's Why It's Time To Cash Out And Move To Las Vegas
I wrote an article (link below) about cashing out of the NYC housing bubble and moving to Reno, NV. No one knows when the bubble will end, but when house prices exceed fundamental rents and wages,...
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Why New York City's Taxi System Is 'Feudal' And Can't Last Much Longer
The yellow taxi is a New York City icon.But in a city that prides itself on being on the cutting edge, those cabs are bound by an archaic system that shows no signs of budging.New York’s taxi medallion...
View ArticleWhy My Cousin Went To Prison
Many years ago, my older cousin Billy volunteered to teach adult education classes to inmates at New York’s Sing Sing Correctional Facility, not far from his home in the Hudson Valley.A businessman and...
View ArticleThe Many Places I Call ‘Home’
When I am in New York, I spend time in both the village of Hastings-on-Hudson and the town of Greenburgh. It’s easy, since my New York home is in both.Hastings-on-Hudson, population 7,849 as of the...
View ArticleTaking One For The Team
Tonight, as the sun sets on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, I am going to come face to face with the woman who, according to some, stood by while I was attacked and mutilated as a helpless...
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Lamborghini's New 'Aventador' Packs Huge Power, But Doesn't Eat Up Gas
Very rarely does a super sports car think about saving fuel.It is all about packing as much power as possible to get the maximum output, which results in massive fuel consumptions.But with the world's...
View ArticleThe Wrong Kind Of Diversity
I heard a story recently at my alma mater, the University of Montana, which sheds some light on the peculiar logic of diversity, affirmative action and political correctness on American campuses...
View ArticleHow To Knot Your Tie For Every Formal Occasion
Your outfit may be awesome, but it's the details that get noticed.No matter how nice your tie is, nobody will remember it if your knot looks like a pile of scrambled eggs.These videos will show you all...
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4 Places We Would Rather Be Than New York City Right Now
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South America Has Been Hiding Some Seriously Great Places To Retire
It’s hard to compete with a well-kept Spanish-colonial city for charm, romance, and splendor.The plazas, cobblestone streets, courtyard homes, and flowered balconies take you back to Spain's grand...
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The Hottest Luxury Real Estate Markets In The US
Luxury real estate is making a comeback throughout the country, and some of the hottest markets have a lot more in common than solely an expensive price tag— from thriving and diverse economies to...
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