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		<title>New York, New York and New York!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sentiments behind the words &#8220;I love New York&#8221; is one you’d certainly feel the moment you step out of the plane and see for yourself what the Big Apple has in store for you. With a population of over eight million people, thousands of high rise buildings dominating the scene and blinking lights all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The sentiments behind the words &#8220;I love New York&#8221; is one you’d certainly feel the moment you step out of the plane and see for yourself what the Big Apple has in store for you. With a population of over eight million people, thousands of high rise buildings dominating the scene and blinking lights all over, sometimes it’s hard not to be overwhelmed when you first set your eyes on the city that never sleeps.</p>
<p>Although a lot of people believe that New York is one of those big bad cities with crime rates that would make your heart palpitate in fear, official reports actually claim that New York is one of the safest places to be these days, with crime rates reaching an all time low since the 1960’s.<br />
If it’s your first time to travel to New York, here are a few tips for you to make your visit in New York safer, cheaper and more memorable.</p>
<p>Where To Stay : If you don’t have some friends with pads in New York that you could bunk in for a night or two then there are a wide range of hotels for you to choose from. Most of the hotels in New York are concentrated in Manhattan but if you’re flying for business purposes then maybe you’d prefer to stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the other hand, you’re looking for something quirky and fun, then maybe Chelsea and Greenwhich are good places to start.</p>
<p>Where To Eat : One good thing about New York: the food is a fusion of a bit of everything from the four corners of the globe. If you desire lasagna, then Italian eateries are just around the corner. If you desire some good old fashioned beef stew and yangchow rice then there are a lot of Chinese delis that are willing to deliver food right on your doorstep. From ultra-posh, exorbitantly expensive first class restaurants to bohemian dining to fixed rates for eat all you can buffets, New York will have no problems in satisfying your gastronomical inclinations.<br />
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Where to Go : New York has a lot of points of interest to boast of and the list just keeps getting longer and longer. Remember the animation movie, Madagascar? Well, that’s Central Park in drawing but wait till you see the real one and all eight hundred acres of it. And then there’s Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. They say that a visit to New York isn’t complete until you check out the lifelike &#8220;creatures&#8221; in that particular museum. And who can forget the Empire State Building, once the tallest among them all high rise buildings? And of course there’s the Statue of Liberty, the very symbol of American welcome. Then there’s the Rockefeller Center, with its famous Christmas tree right in the middle of all the action.</p>
<p>How to Stay Safe : Although New York is considered as &#8220;safe&#8221;, it wouldn’t hurt to take the necessary precautions and avoid the attention of pickpockets on the lookout for out-of-towners. Don’t make a fuss when going to the ATM and always go out in groups.</p>
<p>How Not to Get Lost : New York is a very busy city so the bustling city may end up overwhelming first time visitors. Hence, it’s advisable that you always carry your map and cellphone with you. If unsure of the destination, don’t just board the subway but instead, spend extra cash for a cab ride.<br />
Lastly, enjoy your New York tour!</p>
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		<title>The story behind the New York Daily Post</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rich and just basically brimming with culture and history, New York CIty actually has a million or more stories to tell about its decadent past and how things around this cosmopolitan city all came to be. Considered to be as one of the United States&#8217; biggest newspapers, whose circulation is actually well more over 700,000 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rich and just basically brimming with culture and history, New York CIty actually has a million or more stories to tell about its decadent past and how things around this cosmopolitan city all came to be. Considered to be as one of the United States&#8217; biggest newspapers, whose circulation is actually well more over 700,000 copies.</p>
<p>The New York Daily News, a newspaper printed using a tabloid format has actually started its newspaper journey way back in the year 1919. Mortimer Zuckerman was actually the founder of the New York Daily News while also having the catch phrase, &#8220;New York&#8217;s Picture Newspaper&#8221; (which has over the years, was changed to &#8220;New York&#8217;s Hometown Newspaper&#8221;). Still, in spite of the various changes, the New York Daily News has continued on printing their tabloid format newspaper still with a lot of photographs. Of course, the whole point of being a newspaper just simply means that the New York Daily News also contains lots of news (obviously, it&#8217;s not called New York Daily NEWS for nothing).</p>
<p>Gossip about celebrities and other famous people also abound in the New York Daily News Page 6 columns, it is where people often turn to just to read about the hottest, freshest and juiciest gossips about the who&#8217;s-who in the industry. As like with other newspapers, the New York Daily News also contain a classified ads section, a popular comics section as well as an equally well-read sports section and an opinion section. New York Daily News really packs in the punch with its varied features and scopes of interest. Here&#8217;s a fun fact about the New York Daily News: Bill Gallo is actually the much celebrated sports cartoonist of the New York Daily News.<br />
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The New York Daily News was actually founded by Joseph Medill Patterson who&#8217;s family were actually the publishers of The Chicago Tribune, the New York Daily News has also been able to establish WPIX-TV and WPIX-FM. During the whole history of the New York Daily News, there was actually a time, during the early part of the 1990s that the New York Daily News almost went to bankruptcy. Fortunately for the New York Daily News however, was the financial assistance that was brought about by Robert Maxwell, a millionaire who offered to help the New York Daily News stay in the media business. However, due to Robert Maxwell&#8217;s death, his company didn&#8217;t any more felt the need to continue on publishing the New York Daily News.When it comes to their opinions section however, the New York Daily News try to set its self apart from its various competitors. The well-respected New York Times have actually set very liberal standards for their newspaper&#8217;s opinions column, while fellow tabloid, the New York Post differs from the New York Daily News&#8217; opinions pages by being a staunch rightist.</p>
<p>However, the New York Daily News has actually been able to acquire ten Pulitzer prizes since it was first established but due to its fierce competition with fellow tabloid, the New York Post, the New York Daily News has actually resorted to some sensationalism as a counter-tactic against the New York Post wherein the New York Daily News has been touted as the newspaper with the most creative headlines and captions for its photos in all of journalism.</p>
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		<title>Finding Bargain Basement Accommodations</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the things I&#8217;ve noticed through my many travels is that people often give up on the possibility of a good deal before even trying to get one. The art of bartering seems to be a lost art as is the art of comparison-shopping. When it comes to travel and vacation, every penny that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the things I&#8217;ve noticed through my many travels is that people often give up on the possibility of a good deal before even trying to get one. The art of bartering seems to be a lost art as is the art of comparison-shopping. When it comes to travel and vacation, every penny that you save on accommodations, food, and transportation is one more penny you have to spend on entertainment and adventure.</p>
<p>There are certainly plenty of both to be had in the wonderful city of New York and a vacation here is much like Alice&#8217;s adventures in wonderland. There is just so much to do and see that it is almost impossible to know where to begin. I recommend making arrangements to save money before ever arriving in the city. One of the ways you can do that is by investing a little time each evening and making copious notes about whom you&#8217;ve talked to where and what they&#8217;ve had to offer you as far as price and perks for accommodations.</p>
<p>Most hotels today are quite willing to offer incentives to their guests in order to have warm bodies filling their beds. All good managers know that a filled bed earns them more money than empty beds under their care and the more money earned under their care, the more secure their positions. That being said, if you take wonderful notes about the other hotels you&#8217;ve discussed tentative arrangements with you are very likely to be able to strike a deal with one or more of them that is far more favorable then the original deal offered.<br />
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This of course, will not work if you are trying for a weekend that is likely to be a popular travel weekend so if you&#8217;re considering a popular holiday or extended weekend for your trip this is probably not the best idea and you should probably be glad for any offer you can find. That being said almost any other weekend on the planet is fair game unless there are some very large and popular local events that may be drawing a sell out crowd for the local hotel industry.</p>
<p>Back to what I was saying, you can often not only get a better price by going between two competing hotels, but also added perks like tickets to shows, free meals, spa packages at the hotels spa, gift certificates to the hotel gift store. There are often little things a manager is willing to do in order to get your business with the assumption (often correct I might add) that he will make up the differences in add-ons and other purchases.</p>
<p>Some managers may get annoyed and confuse being frugal with being cheap. Please remember to tip properly. It&#8217;s one thing to save money by being frugal and another thing to do so by simply being cheap. If you do not treat the staff well they will remember you long after you&#8217;re gone. But that&#8217;s another story all together. The trick is in always being polite when dealing with managers on the phone and going with your best deal.</p>
<p>It is also important that you realize the best deal may not be in the cheapest room. If you&#8217;re getting one or two meals each day of your staying and only paying $5 0r $10 more a day for the privilege then you are very well coming out ahead in the bargain, particularly if one of those meals is dinner.</p>
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		<title>Coney Island a New York Must</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have not been to New York City, you can not claim unless you have to travel to the outside on the boardwalks of rabbit called Island. It is important to understand that the first rabbit Island only open seasonally so you have to plan according to traveling. The second is a very important thing to understand about the rabbit is the Island is not one of the operations center.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have not been to New York City, you can not claim unless you have to travel to the outside on the boardwalks of rabbit called Island. It is important to understand that the first rabbit Island only open seasonally so you have to plan according to traveling. The second is a very important thing to understand about the rabbit is the Island is not one of the operations center.</p>
<p>Most of the tourist attractions near the island of rabbits either directly or immediately after Labor Day. Beach and Boardwalk is actually open to the public throughout the year, some of the lonelier enough from other people. Nathan&#8217;s Hot Dogs and the New York Aquarium remains open after the summer has ended and operate most days throughout the year. Rabbit Island Museum is Open on weekends from 12:00 to 5:00 throughout the year. During the summer season when tourism high Boardwalk along two main theme parks: Astroland and deno&#8217;s Wonder Wheel Park sponsor FIREWORK show on Friday at 9:30.<br />
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Entertainment park in coney island&#8217;s only part of the attraction but they work to bring many people this is very unique, and every place of entertainment each year. Health Astroland Park is the largest amusement parks in New York City. Cyclone is the most famous ride in this park and ride which is known by the Roller Coaster in the world. It is a Roller Coaster timber that offers enough thrilling ride. Other big rides in the garden including this Astroflume, The Break Dancer, the Astroland carousel, swings The, Top Spin, Dante&#8217;s inferno, Power Surge, and Astro Tower. For the weak have a very good selection of kiddie rides will keep them entertained while the children enjoy some of the more thrill-oriented rides. If you are looking for a day of great food and great fun in the sun Astroland is the place to be.</p>
<p>Deno&#8217;s Wonder Wheel Park is renowned for its Wonder Wheel. This car will ride majestic red, white, and blue (non-patriotic of them was not it?) Swinging with red and blue cards and white stationary car. The ghost-A-Rama is another popular if not frightening ride offered in the deno&#8217;s Wonder Wheel Park. If you need a shot attempt from the thrills and spills Super Shot, but only if your 52 &#8220;or more, or lightning, which has 48&#8243; height requirements. And on what does not cony Island akan feel complete without a bumper car? There are also many rides for children to select from their outing as well.</p>
<p>For something a little more calm more thrills and chills at amusement parks, coney island is also home to the New York Aquarium on the island of rabbits. This is the best way to learn about marine life and enjoy watching your children watching this interesting sea creatures they would not be possible to see in other circumstances. There are more than 8000 animals represented in the New York aquarium. Not only is this an interesting adventure yourself, you will not have to sacrifice your hairstyle enjoy.</p>
<p>Rabbit Island Museum is also worth taking a peek. You will find relics of old rides and memorabilia in the museum of lost days and the incredible views of the rides available today. Entry price was quite cheap at 99 cents and a fun place to visit and out of the sun for a bit. No trip to coney island is complete without a stop at least a museum. In addition, this may be a clean toilet on the island. Rabbit Island is one of the many things about a visit to New York. If you can schedule a trip to New York when the park opens and Boardwalk are bustling I highly recommend that you spend a weekend night in Boardwalk.</p>
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		<title>The Thespian’s Guide to Acting Schools in New York</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now being a peace loving writer, I certainly shan’t argue about which one of those is true and which one isn’t. But if you’re a thespian in search for good acting schools, then you certainly won’t care about that. But you’d naturally care about the list that I’m about to provide below.

New York is a cosmopolitan city where a lot of good acting schools abound.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the facts and myths that most know or believe the city:</p>
<p>New York is the city that never sleeps.<br />
New York is one of the costliest places to live in<br />
New York is the center of the world.<br />
New York is inhabited by people who love to love, hate, argue and haggle.</p>
<p>Now the peace loving author, I certainly will not argue about one of those who are true and what does not. But if you are a tragedy in the search for a good school, then you certainly will not care about that. But you will be naturally concerned about the list that I&#8217;m about to provide below.</p>
<p>New York is a cosmopolitan city where many schools are both abound. In fact, if you really are looking for a very good education tragedy, New York isn&#8217;ta bad place to start. Natural, then the money this school is the school that is relatively more expensive compared with the local schools in the country but they&#8217;re worth it. And if you&#8217;re looking for more evidence, is that you need to do a little research and I guarantee you that a lot of Hollywood big stars owe their talents to the schools that I calculate for.<br />
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Finance with the assumption that there is not a problem for you, just have other things, then to tackle: admissions. Some schools in New York quite choosy when it comes to the students they will leave them in their hallowed halls so to improve your chances of getting accepted, make sure you or the appropriate school authority figure to provide you with recommendations offs. Neither does it hurt to have high GPAs to you.</p>
<p>With the second warning, the following are some schools that New York can you try to apply.</p>
<p>ACTeen: Acting For Teen: Operating for almost three decades already, which is pioneering ACTeen on-camera acting academy for teens, especially those aged between thirteen to nineteen years old. If you or your child is serious about pursuing acting for the profession, then you should consider contacting this particular acting school and view curriculum. In addition to learning all about film and theater, students are also provided with a choice of over fifteen electives.</p>
<p>Ted Bardy Studio Inc.: To echo their tagline, this school provides students with the intense and personal instruction. Welcome all people to become part of their workshop (limited to a small to ensure personalized instruction), he may be amateurs, or between professional actors to seek to improve their craft. The Ted Bardy Studio Inc. uses Stanislavski / Meisner approach in guiding their students through their uniquely designed 3 phase program. Ted Bardy Studio Inc. is located in the Union Square section of New York City.</p>
<p>Actor Theater Workshop: atw is a professional, nonprofit theater company and below, Scott Acting conservatory operates to train professional actors and have them realize original creative techniques to further improve the craft.</p>
<p>Lee Strasberg Theater Institute: this is the hope that the technical school that serves legend, Lee Strasberg, continue to live through their students.</p>
<p>East End Ensemble: A school that started two years ago as a regional workshop in the private home and is intended to improve their communication skills of adult students. If you want to have fun while learning, the school may be funky this what you&#8217;re looking for. East End Ensemble can be found in Brooklyn, New York.</p>
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