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Easter Parade: A Feast for the Eyes

Thursday, April 12th, 2012
by Eleanor Foa Dienstag on Living Around

Last Sunday, the weather was perfect: sunny, blue skies and in the 60′s. Young and old, male, female and in between came out for New

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Bob Smith: Playing for the Presidents

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around

Serving six presidents as the official White House pianist, Bob Smith played during many special gatherings. But one VIP night during the Reagan Administration stands

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The New American Dreamer—
Making Your Vision a Reality

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Jason Veduccio on Living Around

When the Mega Million Jackpot hit more than $500 million recently, job-holders and job-seekers alike dared to dream. What would it be like to become

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Just in Time—National Spa Week!

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Theresa Giannetti on Living Around

Spas are among my favorite places. I love the tranquil atmosphere, the soothing scents, and the promise of relaxing treatments to come. So when I

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The Conservancy Garden in Full Bloom

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
by Eleanor Foa Dienstag on Living Around

The Conservatory Garden at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue, a six acre formal garden, whose allées of flowering pink and white crabapples are now in

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Fit Woman NYC: Bike Safety for a Smooth Ride

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
by Melissa Conte on Living Around

Riding a bike on a regular basis has proven health benefits. It’s cardiovascular exercise which done consistently can help to lower blood pressure, risk of

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Top 5 Gadgets Your Kitchen Shouldn’t Be Without

Monday, April 9th, 2012
by Valerie Albarda on Living Around

Step into any kitchen across the country, from that of a professional chef to the modest surroundings in a bachelor’s studio apartment, and you’ll likely

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Washington National Cathedral—
The Nation’s House of Prayer

Thursday, April 5th, 2012
by Charlene Giannetti on Living Around

On August 23, 2011, at 1:51 p.m., an earthquake that measured 5.8 on the Richter Magnitude Scale was felt all along the East Coast into

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