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Giving a farewell lunch is something that requires memorable food for a memorable occasion. Give a farewell lunch with help from one of New York’s premier caterers in this free video clip.
The techniques and strategies that you use for weightlifting should always reflect the specific goals that you're trying to accomplish. Find out about techniques and strategies for weightlifting with help from one of New York’s hottest fitness experts in this free video clip.
There really are few things tastier than a casserole with carrots and stuffing that have been expertly prepared. Learn about a casserole that you can make with carrots and stuffing with help from a chef and the owner of a New York catering service in this free video clip.
Braiding around the face is a great way to help yourself accomplish a wide variety of different things. Get tips regarding braiding around your face with help from a New York-based hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
One of the many things that Lana Turner was known for were her really irresistible hairstyles. Style a Lana Turner hairstyle with help from a New York-based hair and makeup artist in this free video clip.
Just because you're wearing a tuxedo with tails doesn't mean that you can't dress down. Dress down a tuxedo with tails with help from a New York-based fashion stylist in this free video clip.
Brushing your lips is a technique with a number of different benefits. Learn about brushing your lips with help from an experienced New York makeup artist in this free video clip.
You can reduce your bottom lip in a number of different ways depending on your preferences. Learn more about reducing your bottom lip with help from an experienced New York makeup artist in this free video clip.
You can make a delicious tuna croquette right in your very own kitchen by following a few basic steps. Make tuna croquette with help from a chef and the owner of a New York catering service in this free video clip.
All guy should have a few key items in their wardrobe at all times. Find out what clothes a guy should wear with help from the New York Editor of InsideHook in this free video clip.
Mini-sandwich trays are great for parties and other gatherings. Make mini-sandwich trays with help from a chef and owner of a New York catering service in this free video clip.
Rolled eggplant with ricotta and spinach uses ingredients like Romano cheese, Italian parsley and more. Make rolled eggplant with ricotta and spinach with help from an experienced New York chef in this free video clip.
Veal scallopini with Gorgonzola is an easy dish that you can make right at home. Make veal scallopini with Gorgonzola with help from an experienced New York chef in this free video clip.
Making flan with magnolia is a great way to give a rich new taste to an old favorite. Make flan with magnolia with help from a longtime restaurant industry professional in this free video clip.
The night can be a hunter's best friend because large game and predators come out more frequently at night. However, in New York, as in most of the 50 states, you must follow rules and regulations during nocturnal hunting.
Watertown is the seat of Jefferson County in upstate New York. As of 2010, the city of Watertown had a population of 27,023. A historical city, Watertown was settled by adventurous explorers from New Hampshire and is now home to several different Chinese restaurants to suit every palate and budget.
Becoming a yellow taxi driver is a great way to make a living. Driving a cab, however, requires more licensing and oversight than driving normally. In the State of Texas, municipalities all run their own taxi licensing services. And although they each have their own specific rules and regulations, many of the standards are the same throughout the state.
Decatur is a small city on the south bank of the Tennessee River in northern Alabama. It lies an hour away from the home of W.C. Handy in Florence and the Fame Recording Studio in Muscle Shoals, and is less than two hours away from Fort Payne, the hometown of the country band Alabama, so there's a strong musical tradition in the region. There are now many musical events in Decatur, some of which are competitive.
Events' organizers could traditionally relay the details of their planned activities through word of mouth, the mail, phone calls, marquees or posted fliers. Today, all of those types of information dissemination occur through community bulletin boards on the Internet. In New York City, with a diverse population of almost 20 million people, residents and visitors can find bulletin boards that list activities for many different groups.
Pennsylvania E-ZPass is a program that provides a transponder to mount to your vehicle to enable you to drive through the Pennsyvania turnpike toll booths without stopping each time to pay tolls. An account must be established to pre-pay tolls. The appropriate toll amount is automatically deducted from your E-ZPass account as you pass through the exit lane. Violations are issued to vehicles that pass through the E-ZPass toll lane without a transponder. Violations may also be issued if your transponder is not mounted correctly and the monitor is unable to read it.
To say that New York City has many bars is like saying that there are a lot of grains of sand on the beach. New York residents and visitors can find a large variety of bars and pubs throughout the city. But if you want to bar hop to specific types of bars or to bars that cater to a specific clientele, you can find the kind of bar you want in New York City.
New York City's public transportation system is far reaching with more buses than any other municipality on the continent and the most subway cars in the world. The system moves over 7 million people each day into every corner of the five boroughs and beyond. All buses and trains use the all-purpose MetroCard although buses do still accept change. The Q6 runs from Sutphin Boulevard to Rockaway Boulevard and the Q7 runs from Rockaway Boulevard to Pitkin Avenue.
Western New York boasts breathtaking sights such as Niagara Falls, excellent comfort food as well as top-ranked restaurants and a chance to join in the rich sports traditions of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. The region is home to growing industries in health care and education as well as a top research institution, the University of Rochester. Moreover, CNBC has named Western New York's Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area the No. 2 Best City to Relocate to in America, owing to a highly affordable cost-of-living and low unemployment rate.
Numerous bodies of water are situated within the borders of the State of Connecticut. The small New England state contains nearly a half million acres of wetlands, over 6,000 miles of rivers and streams, thousands of lakes and ponds, and is bordered by the Long Island Sound along its southern coast. Water resources are a vital part of Connecticut's economy and cultural identity and have been subject to extensive preservation and revitalization efforts for the last 30 years.
Enjoying a delicious meal in a romantic atmosphere is a memorable experience for any couple. Upscale romantic restaurants should include a sophisticated and delicious menu, elegant surroundings and excellent service. There are several famous upscale romantic restaurants throughout the United States that are worth visiting when you have the opportunity. Remember to plan ahead and make reservations before you travel, because these restaurants are in high demand by couples looking for a fancy evening out full of romance and amazing food.
Philadelphia is a historic city but that does not mean that it is just for adults. Philly welcomes children, and offers an abundance of family-friendly attractions, such as interactive museums that make learning enjoyable, Jamz roller-skating arena (jamzrollerskating.com) and recreational areas like Fairmount Park. Even dining out can be a fun occasion at Peanut Butter and Jams, in World Café Live (worldcafelive.com), where you can enjoy a kid-friendly all-you-can eat buffet before taking in a family show.
A cemetery may not initially make your vacation itinerary, but some cemeteries deserve special attention. Whether you're interested in visiting a grandiose military cemetery, a New England historic cemetery, one of the most important resting places for the rich and famous or even a haunted cemetery, the U.S. has what you're looking for in terms of cemeteries.
The island Republic of Cyprus, a former British colony located in the Mediterranean Sea south of Turkey, is an independent nation, although its northern third -- an area renowned for its beaches -- is recognized by Turkey as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus." Peace reigns despite the disagreement over Cyprus' governance, and the island is renowned as a vacation destination as much for its natural splendor as its affordable prices.
Paying at toll booths can be a frustrating experience, especially when you realize that you're out of change. If you live in Pennsylvania and want to avoid long lines in the "cash" toll booth lanes, apply for an E-ZPass. An E-ZPass transponder is affixed with sticky strips to the inside of your windshield and has a radio transponder inside that communicates with toll booths when you drive through. The toll amount is automatically deducted from your E-ZPass account, so there's no need to stop and pay. An E-ZPass can be purchased in three different ways and is simple to obtain.
The Pennsylvania E-ZPass allows you to pay tolls on roads, bridges and tunnels without having to stop or dig through your pockets for cash or coins. It's a radio-frequency transponder you attach to your vehicle; when you pass a toll-collection point, the toll is automatically charged to your account. The E-ZPass you buy in Pennsylvania is accepted by toll agencies in more than a dozen states, from northern Illinois to New England.
If you were raised in the southern half of the United States, you may not be familiar with the Tim Hortons chain of coffee and doughnut shops. This restaurant chain began in Ontario in 1964 and spread all across Canada. In 1995, Tim Hortons moved into the U.S. market, opening stores in ten northern states as of 2011. If you're traveling in the northern part of the U.S. or in Canada, order a cup of Tim Hortons coffee using the special lingo that's developed around this chain.
Peaks Island, Maine, can be visited any time of the year by taking a 20-minute ferry ride from Portland. You'll find different activities for people of all ages on this island in Casco Bay. Once known as the Coney Island of Maine, the former fishing village, summer resort and military base is now a destination that offers residents and visitors dozens of activities to experience throughout the year.
When traveling on the Metro rail and bus system in Washington, D.C., you can use either a paper metro ticket or a rechargeable SmartTrip card. If you lose the paper ticket, you cannot replace it. However, if you buy a SmartTrip card and register it online, you can replace the card for a small fee, with your balance at the time of loss retained on the card. Similarly, New York City's MetroCard can be replaced if lost or stolent.
New Market, Maryland, established in the late 1700s, is now known as one of the most scenic towns in the state. Visitors and residents of New Market can enjoy antique shops, historical sites and bed and breakfasts. A variety of delicious dining options at restaurants in and near the town of New Market can also be enjoyed when you are in the area.
Sodus Point, New York, sits on the shores of Sodus Bay, a large water inlet of Lake Ontario. The city's history dates back to the building of Sodus Bay Lighthouse in the 19th century. Since then, Sodus Point evolved into a resort town with boating marinas, a golf course and seafood dining. Most tourists come to Sodus Point during the summer, when the "lake affect" -- the local term for cold weather produced by winds from Lake Ontario -- is milder than in the winter.
One of the quickest ways for a human being to lose dignity is not finding a restroom in time to meet bodily needs. When you are traveling, especially to unfamiliar towns and areas, hunting down a restroom can be challenging. And access to public restrooms is vital for people with certain diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, which affect over 1.4 million Americans, reported the CCFA November 2010. If you plan ahead, you will be able to anticipate where public restrooms are located. Many restaurants, hotels and shops have public access to restaurants, and you usually don't have…
Perimeters are measured in single units of feet, yards, meters or other units of length. Area is always measured in square units -- square feet, square yards, square meters. How to figure out the area of an object will depend on the object's shape, while calculating the perimeter is essentially adding up the values of all the object's sides. You will need to know at least two measurements for each object -- except for a circle, where all you need to know is the radius to calculate both perimeter and area.
Bordered on three sides by bodies of water -- Lake Ontario, the Genesee River and the Irondequoit Bay -- is the city of Irondequoit, New York. The word "Irondequoit" aptly stands for "where the land and waters meet." There are approximately 52,000 residents of the city, according to the Town of Irondequoit. There is a 1,000 acre park called Durand-Eastman Park. Irondequoit has many activities and events available to everyone, old and young.
Though best known for the stretch running through Times Square, New York City's Broadway spans all of Manhattan, running through the Upper West Side and into Westchester. Along its route sit neighborhoods with their own personality and culture, as well as diverse shops, theaters and restaurants that cater to the areas. Italian food has a home on Broadway, with casual and formal restaurants serving traditional Italian cuisine along its route.
Savanna, Illinois, is located 150 west of Chicago at the mouth of the Plum River running along the Mississippi River. The Lakewood Resort in Savanna is a timeshare and condominium rental community bordered by the Lake of the Ozarks, making it the ideal retreat if you enjoy water sports like water skiing, parasailing, fishing and power boating.
Some of America's most famous city skylines contain iconic, recognizable structures that soar high into the sky, invoking a sense of wonder in visitors. Other well-known skylines soar more modestly and have become famous through frequent appearances in the media or in American films, often because these cities play some distinctive role in American society and culture.
Mechanicville is a small town of just over 5,000 inhabitants in northeastern New York. Geographically, is it New York´s smallest city, at just under one square mile. The city lies just north of Albany in Saratoga County and is part of the Albany metropolitan area. The Mechanicville area attracts visitors in summer because of its famous racetrack and plentiful outdoor, recreational and cultural activities.
The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador consists of two time zones, Island time and Labrador time. Island time is always half an hour ahead of Labrador. As such, the time difference between Newfoundland and Aberdeen, UK, will depend on what part of Newfoundland is being considered.
The town of Natick is located approximately 15 miles west of Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1650, it has a long history as an industrial town due to its location to both the Charles and Concord Rivers as well as the Massachusetts Turnpike. For families wishing to explore this Boston suburban community, activities range from visiting one of the oldest working farms in the country to paddling on a scenic lake.
The Big Apple can be intimidating with the vastness of activities and attractions it presents. It is customary to limit yourself to visiting the Statue of Liberty and the Children's Museum of Manhattan when visiting New York City with your kids. But there are number of other kid-friendly attractions and activities in New York for you to explore.
Providing scenery to films "There's Something About Mary" and "Caddyshack," Plantation, Florida is a city in Broward County. According to the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Plantation has a population of 85,561, as of September 2010. With a median household income of $70,824 as of 2010, nearly $20,000 above the Broward County average, the city's slogan is "the grass is greener."
The Big Apple, with its major tourist attractions such as the Empire State Building and electric nightlife and culture, appeals to many visitors each year. While exploring New York City your own way will be highly rewarding, it also helps to bear in mind that being new to the city, you have a lot to gain from following a few guide tips.
Located on Florida's Treasure Coast, famous for shipwrecks and sunken treasure, Fort Pierce is a city tied closely to the Atlantic. Boating, fishing and surfing are part of everyday life, and seafood is the basis of the local cuisine. Fort Pierce has a variety of seafood restaurants, and most offer a wide choice of dishes at affordable prices.
New York City is a highly popular tourist destination. Nearly fifty million people visit the city each year. Getting around with heavy luggage can pose a challenge for even the most seasoned traveler. Fortunately, many transportation options exist to help lighten even the heaviest of overstuffed baggage. Take advantage of existing options and you'll get to any area of the city without straining your back in the process.
Although tourists had described the silhouetted outline of Prague, Czech Republic as the "City of a 100 spires" for centuries, the descriptive term "skyline" first came into use with the rise of the skyscraper. Debates over the best city skyline do not have to devolve into a simple battle of personal preferences. Travel and architecture writers who judge such matters rely on a number of criteria when making their decisions.
