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28 Feb 2010

My Weekend in Atlantic City

Recently, I had a dream that I won $900,000,000.00 on a slot machine.  In an effort to capitalize on what I was SURE was a premonition.  My hubby and I took off for the always divine Atlantic City. Our plan was to do this weekend getaway on a budget (until

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0
28 Feb 2010

Brooklyn Record Riot: Start Digging!

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as finding that hidden gem in stacks and stacks of records. Whether you’re a music snob or just looking for something new to add to your collection, record shows can be a treasure trove of musical findings. While I’m constantly finding new uses for my

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
27 Feb 2010

Eat Here: BYOB Restaurants

Going out to dinner with a big group is always fun, until the check comes. Then, it turns into a cluster fuck of confusion while people try to figure out how much they owe, how much they should tip, etc. And then you get pissed when you have to pay

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
26 Feb 2010

Royale With Cheese: Burlesque and Pulp Fiction at Joe's Pub

Have you ever been like “I like Pulp Fiction, but wish that there were more cabaret dancers”? If so my friend,  tomorrow is your. Fucking. NIGHT. New York cultural institution Joe’s Pub in conjunction with Casino O’ Fortune Cookie Productions presents  Royale With Cheese: A Burlesque Tribute to Pulp Fiction.

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25 Feb 2010

Free Reading, Treats and Help With Dinner

I believe that people fall under two categories’ Those who eat cereal for dinner. Those who do not. I fall under the former.  I craft suppers out of the sparsest of cabinets.  If it is up to me, I am happy to scrounge up some small, homogeneous scraps to tide

Christine Witmer - Sparing Stringer 0
25 Feb 2010

Three Circles of Subway People Hell

Between rush hour, service delays, and inexplicable line changes, riding the subway can be quite the calamitous adventure all on its own without the krazy kast of kharacters that you may be lucky enough to have ride in your subway car.  Dante’s Inferno-style, I’ve divided the circles of horror into

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
24 Feb 2010

Learn How to Lie, Cheat and Steal for FREE

I immediately start singing the Tool song Intolerance in my head when I hear the words, “Lie, cheat, and steal” together, because Tool is permanently lodged in my subconscious after listening to them a lot in high school. In general, I’m not a liar, cheater (except at board games) or

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0