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Politics, History, And Heroes Make Great Reading

Sunday, November 18th, 2012
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The founding fathers were real flesh and blood human beings. The men who landed on the beaches on D-Day were our fathers, brothers, uncles. And

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Fringe Festival Previews Promising Plays

Thursday, August 9th, 2012
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Now in its sixteenth year, the New York International Fringe Festival offers avid theatergoers a chance to see some of the world’s best emerging theater

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Zapata! The Musical: Rewriting History

Saturday, July 28th, 2012
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Perhaps the central message of Zapata! The Musical is that history repeats itself. The lesson itself seems perfectly valid, but the musical, which chronicles the

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How to Succeed: Inner Circle’s Media Stars
Poke Fun at Newsmakers for Charity

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
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The 90th Annual Inner Circle Show was underway when protesters marched through the New York Hilton’s Grand Ballroom carrying signs criticizing the event’s outrageous $750

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AIPAD Showcases Photography for Professionals and Fans

Thursday, March 29th, 2012
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This is photography week in New York City. Exhibitors and collectors from Boston to Beijing are in town to participate in The Association of International

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5 Reasons Not to Resign Publicly

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
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“Yeah, this is what I really think of you….!” Who hasn’t at one time or another fantasized about broadcasting to the world his/her frustrations with

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Furniture Painting Class Continues…

Thursday, December 15th, 2011
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I wrote a few weeks ago about my latest artistic adventure – an introductory furniture painting class at The Isabel O’Neil Studio. Halfway through the

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Living a Good Life Is Still the Best Revenge

Thursday, December 1st, 2011
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ABC-TV’s Revenge has become the surprise hit of the fall season. Said to be an updated version of The Count of Monte Cristo, this nighttime

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