February 21st, 2007
The American Institute of Architects announced the results of its annual poll and named the top 150 favorite structures across the United States.
Here are the Top Ten on the list:
Empire State Building
The White House
Washington National Cathedral
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Golden Gate Bridge
U.S. Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Biltmore Estates
Chrysler Building
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
As I browsed through the list, I noticed that although [...]
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December 15th, 2006
A holiday shopping excursion in New York City is not complete without checking out the decorated windows. I spent one Christmas Eve on a layover in the city, and enjoyed a trip to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations. It made being away from home on a holiday a little less depressing.
What is there [...]
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November 24th, 2006
When you think of the day after Thanksgiving, what comes to mind?
Relaxing around the house and eating leftovers? Watching football? Listening to holiday music and putting up the holiday decorations? Or are you one of the many, many people who will be heading out to the stores for the kick off of the holiday shopping [...]
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June 4th, 2006
If you’re going to be in Manhattan next week, June 6th-9th, it might be a good time to go the movies.
Drive-In Movies returns to Rockefeller Center as the summer season of events gets underway.
The Plaza is turned into an outdoor movie festival for four days of independent film screenings. This years selection: I want Someone [...]
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April 20th, 2006
Bordered on the north by 51st, to the south by 47th, to the east by Fifth Avenue and to the West by Seventh Avenue, Rockefeller Center occupies prime real estate in midtown Manhattan.
A mix of indoor and outdoor facilities, Rock Center is home to Radio City Music Hall, the GE Building, NBC Studios and the [...]
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