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New app keeps your social life in check
Ditching your cross-town dinner plans just got a little easier thanks to a new app that allows users to “take control” of their social lives. Ketchup, a social networking app that runs through...
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In things that are gross, unnecessary (grossly unnecessary) and indicative of all that is wrong with America news, we were horrified to learn of the new Hands Free Whopper Holder, recently rolled out...
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Networking site helping teachers succeed
Natasha and Adam McCabe hope to help NYC teachers find the schools they will love working in with their recently launched networking site, edPeople. New York City public school teachers are the kind of...
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How to avoid summertime sports stress for kids
Credit: Thinkstock With deadlines approaching for summer – and even fall – sports teams, now is the time to find the right environment for your children. But identifying the right one out of a slew of...
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Summer camp in NYC? It’s not too late
Kids can learn yoga basics this summer. Credit: Courtesy of Yogi Beans Still hoping to find a spot for your child to spend their summer days? It’s not too late – many New York City camps are still...
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Not all short kids need screening: new study
Short stature is not a reliable indicator for other diseases in children, according to a new study. Kids who are short for their age but otherwise healthy probably don’t need extensive blood tests to...
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Vaccine exemptions for religious reasons on the rise: study
Unvaccinated children affect their counterparts who have gotten their shots. Credit: Metro file photo The number of New York parents who had their child skip at least one required vaccine due to...
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Flavored tobacco targets kids: American Cancer Society
Sale of candy-flavored tobacco products is restricted in New York City. Credit: American Cancer Society Chocolate, peaches and cream and bubblegum are popular candy flavors — but they are also popular...
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Free summer fitness in NYC
Take a class with Lole and Fitist this summer.Credit: Facebook Downward Dog Days of Summer: Free Outdoor Yoga Classes at Exhale Exhale Mind Body Spa is hosting a donation-based yoga class each month,...
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Sidescrollers: Blockbuster season for video games
“The Last of Us” puts you in a scarily realistic dystopian wasteland.Credit: Naughty Dog Summer has long been the purview of blockbuster movies, but it’s only the last couple of years that publishers...
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Love tennis? Try out to be a ball person at the U.S. Open
A potential ball person at the 2012 tryouts. (Credit: U.S. Open) City tennis fans looking for a summer job they can boast to friends about might want to show up in Queens next week. Auditions will be...
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Williamsburg favorite Dressler unexpectedly closes
Those familiar with the Williamsburg dining scene certainly know Dressler. In a neighborhood flooded with restaurants, Dressler is truly a gem – it was also one of just five Michelin-starred...
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The Broad Experience: Asking for help at the office
Ashley Milne-Tyte says women have to realize that they don’t have to do everything by themselves. Most of us don’t like asking for help at work, even when we’re overwhelmed. We fear it makes us look...
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Sneak math into summer family activities
(Zoonar) This summer, when your child asks, “Are we there yet?” on that family road trip, you can have a new answer. Surreptitiously relating everything to math helps children use their noggins in...
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Karate can help your career
You don’t need to have a black belt to bring some karate smarts into your office life. Susan Schorn is the author of “Smile at Strangers: And Other Lessons in the Art of Living Fearlessly.” She’s also...
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Buy a lobster roll, help Sandy relief efforts
Help Sandy relief by snacking on a lobster roll. Starting Thursday, which is the beginning of Maine’s lobster season, anyone who buys a lobster roll can help out with Sandy relief efforts. The rolls...
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Sidescrollers: Accessorize your console gaming
The F-1000 Arcade Stick allows you to play like you would in the arcade.Credit: Genius Video games are not just about console and television. There’s a whole world out of there of sometimes cool,...
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Floral Foraging: An edible flowers primer
Adding edible flowers to your culinary repertoire is the quickest way to class up any situation; throw them in ice cubes for a glam garden party-worthy cocktail, sprinkle them over salads for an extra...
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Cronuts may not be such an original invention
Alina Eisenhauer’s dosant, the fried croissant that apparently came long before Dominique Ansel’s cronut. Credit: Sweet Kitchen & Bar Bad news, trendy New Yorkers: Looks like we’re not so ahead of...
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DIY [boozy] Popsicle Hacks
When it comes to getting through the hottest days of summer, at least for us, the popsicle is an undisputed necessity. It’s a portable, syrupy, ice-cold alternative to spending the afternoon with your...
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