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Life 101 – Earth Day

5 THINGS YOU CAN DO FOR THE PLANET 1. Plant a garden. (Going vegetarian is the easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint, but just becoming a “locavore” and eating food grown within a 100 miles from your home is … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Prom

Each spring 16 million teens take part in quite possibly the most widely shared of all modern American traditions: the high-school prom. Emblazoned in our memory as the first adult thing we ever did, we vividly remember the moments as … Continue reading

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Pop Culture Pop-Up – King of Kong

Have you seen The King of Kong? It’s a brilliant (and hilarious) documentary about one of the greatest rivalries in the world: the heated competition between Billy Mitchell and Steve Wiebe to be the greatest Donkey Kong player in history. … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Loyalty

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself,” said Josh Billings. Loyalty, a.k.a. allegiance, is faithfulness or devotion to a person or cause, and perhaps we could all start the week learning … Continue reading

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Dinner Party Talk – Bourgeois problems

Remember when the Jeffersons left Queens to “move on up” to the luxury of the Eastside? Well, luxury comes with a price. This week New Yorkers are holding our collective breath about an impending strike of the city’s 30,000 doormen … Continue reading

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American Fun – Rollercoasters!

Today is Tax Day, so let’s think of something also scary, but FUN!!! How about rollercoaster season! This kid’s ride is the definition of an emotional roller coaster ride. Watch his face at the first drop! (It’s how we all … Continue reading

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Pets – We ALL just want to be loved

If this video doesn’t make you feel something, you should go to the doctor and check your Grinch heart. Edie the dog was scheduled to be euthanized, but she was rescued from the shelter at the last possible moment. This … Continue reading

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American Fun – The Trampoline

When I was a kid, jumping on a trampoline was both exhilarating and a little scary. (My mother always thought I was going to break my neck.) The New York Times announced today the death of 96-year-old George Nissen, the … Continue reading

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American Fun – Glee returns

If you haven’t caught Glee, this week is your chance to get in “Vogue.” Glee returns, and according to TV Guide, the season will include a Madonna-themed episode on April 20. ‘nough said!

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Life 101 – Earthworms

Rocks, clumps of stubborn grass, broken glass, and an endless supply of gooey earthworms were in the patch of fertile ground we’re calling Edgewater Farm’s “vineyard.” 75 vines arrive in early May and, oh, the prep work. Scott was excited … Continue reading

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