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It wasn’t just fun and games: it looks like the ice bucket challenge raised the money that helped lead to a scientific breakthrough. Scientists are now much closer to slowing the progression of ALS. The key to getting single mothers out from below the poverty line is to get them educated; however, the welfare system…
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It was hard to miss the bright red wall that popped up or the giant bull that was painted on top of it a few months ago. I first noticed it on my walk home from the grocery store, but my desire to try it increased dramatically when my favorite neighborhood wine bar, Terroir, closed…
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The only thing I’ve got planned this weekend is a fun dinner with Matt and Karina. Hopefully I’ll spend the rest of the weekend exploring a bit. I was finally able to plan a much-needed catch up sesh with Anne. We went to one of my favorite places, The Meatball Shop, and it was as…
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With all the ivy hanging above the [very tall] door frame, Lillie’s looks like an oasis in the middle of Times Square. If you’re looking for a place to grab a drink before a show or after work, it’s a great choice thanks to its less-than-cheesy vibe. Usually, pre-show bars feel like you’re settling, but…
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Why serve regular white rice when you could easily serve cilantro lime rice? Stupid question – you would never serve boring white rice when cilantro lime rice is an option. I got this idea from good ol Chipotle who claims to serve cilantro rice. If you tell me you taste anything other than plain white…
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You could argue that the best relationship advice comes from those whose marriages have stood the test of time. Here’s 5 bits of advice from couples who have been married for over 40 years. A study shows sarcasm may get the creative juices going…yea right. (See what I did there?) So often I want to…
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Yes, I know, I’ve already turned 30. This project is now more like “30 Before 30 is Over,” and I will still consider it a success if I can finish off the list before I turn 31. This has been a tough one to accomplish because Coney Island is kinda far away. It’s the last…
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“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When the…
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In the Turtle Bay/Sutton Place area, the bars tend to look the same. It’s Irish pubs/sports bars for days. Naturally, a bar called Irish Exit fits in well. What is surprising about this bar are the crazy specials they have every single night. If you’re looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday, for instance, look…
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I’ve had more after-work activities this week than I’ve had planned for a while. It’s been nice having fun things on the calendar, but I’m looking forward to the play-it-by-ear weekend I have planned. A couple weeks ago, I did a beer pairing at American Whiskey, the UGA bar. It was fun – if not…
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Peaches to Apples 