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Marathon Miracle
In a previous blog, “A Runners Wife” I spoke about my husband training for the NYC marathon. All I have to say is that the months of training all came together of an amazing race. Race day is a grueling day for runners, and the family. But a miracle happened...
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Pray for Us
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder testified before the senate judiciary committee and basically shrugged when asked if any other enemy combatant captured overseas had ever been brought to civilian criminal court to face justice. Talk about an incompetent boob, not to mention a disgrace.
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Great food matched with lovely wines
Here is a list of wines all from Spain, and menus from restaurants in Brooklyn where a crew of us did a food / wine crawl through Carrol Gardens and Williamsburg recently
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PET PREPARATION
Vet visit: Before you go on a trip with your pet, you should always take them to the vet. As you'll see below, get a health certificate listing latest shots, copies of prescriptions, your vet's name and phone number.
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Traveling with your furry friends
If Fluffy and Fido refuse to be left behind on your vacation, have no fear I have some advice to help make sure you all have a happy and safe time. Pets are a very important part of most families, and more than ever before, people are including their pets when traveling or on family vacations. Pets can add many new dimensions. It's always easier to meet new people when your pet is with
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A Look Back At The 2009 Election and What It Means For Mayor Bloomberg
The Fig File for 11.18.09: The City-Wide Elections proved to hold few surprises after the polls were shut down, except the race for NY Mayor. I examine the challenges Mayor Bloomberg has ahead during in his next 4 years in office. Given the outcome of the elections, I believe there are many.
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America is growing angry
You may have noticed the tone since the election of Barack Obama as President. There was always partisan bickering whether it was anti-Bush or anti-Clinton, but this rhetoric is beginning to worry people.
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Where to find a Turkey for the Holiday
Last minute turkey choices to make Thanksgiving easy Here is the list…..
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Memphis
Just saw Memphis this week. I started out a little skeptical. After all, this story-line vein has been well-mined in such B’way productions as John Waters Hairspray (white girl discovers black music, overcomes racism) and movies like Cadillac Records(white boy discovers black music, overcomes racism).
But I was won over by the fun musical score, and the great characters
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Obama's approval rating down to 46%
So President Obama's approval rating is down to 46% in the latest Rasmussen poll. The latest Fox News poll shows that his approval rating on his handling of the economy has shifted 9 points since July and now more people are dissatisfied than are satisfied.
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On Travel to the Emerald Isle
Pauline Frommer discusses the best tours to Ireland...and why you might just enjoy yourself more doing the trip independently
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Thanksgiving to Go 2009
Here are some great places to get foods to go for the Thanksgiving holiday ....
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Car Wars (Or is that Star Wars?)
If you read my previous blog post you know I have been studying to recertify for my NJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors license. And this time around for the first time all inspectors have to know light, medium and heavy duty diesel regulations, whether you inspect the vehicles or not. Trust me I don't expect ...
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Waiting For An Accident to Happen
The more people run away from New York Governor David Paterson the more I think we should embrace him. He seems to be all alone in his call for massive spending cuts and government restraint.
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