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"Salvate i bambini" Questo filmato mostra come cambia la vita di un bambino durante una guerra.

- "Save the Children dà ai bambini negli Stati Uniti e nel mondo ciò che ogni bambino merita: un inizio sano, l'opportunità di imparare e proteggersi dal male. Quando il disastro colpisce, mettiamo i bisogni dei bambini al primo posto. Sosteniamo e realizziamo cambiamenti su larga scala per i bambini. Salviamo vite dei bambini. " - SaveTheChildren

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Learn About Historic New Orleans and What Makes it so Great

New Orleans is one of the oldest cities in the United States, and it has a rich history. From the French and Spanish colonial days to the Civil War and beyond, New Orleans has been influenced by many cultures and people groups. The city's rich history is reflected in everything from its architecture to its cuisine and music. Read on for an overview of some of New Orleans' most famous landmarks:

New Orleans History

New Orleans is known for its rich history, and it has a lot to offer visitors in terms of culture and entertainment.

The city was founded by the French in 1718, and since then, it has become a melting pot of cultures. It's also a port city with deep ties to music (jazz music and blues) and art (museums).

The French Quarter

The French Quarter is the oldest part of New Orleans and was first settled by the French. It has a rich history and culture, as well as many landmarks that make it one of the biggest tourist destinations in New Orleans.

The Garden District

The Garden District is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans. It was once home to the city's wealthiest Americans and contains some of its most beautiful architecture. The neighborhood is also known for its lush gardens, which are maintained by residents who live there.

St. Louis Cathedral

St. Louis Cathedral is known as the oldest cathedral in the United States. It's located on Jackson Square in New Orleans' French Quarter and was built between 1718 and 1789, with an additional tower being added in 1907.

Jackson Square

Jackson Square is a historic public square in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The square is named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.

The Storyville District

The Storyville district was a red light district that was established in 1897. It was named after the same-named area of New Orleans in which it resided, and it's considered by many historians as one of the most influential districts in America at this time. The area was closed down in 1917 due to moral concerns about prostitution and other illegal activities happening there, but reopened again in 1936 to become part of the French Quarter museum district. It was closed again during World War II due to its popularity with soldiers who frequented there during their off-time from fighting overseas.

Preservation Hall

Perhaps the most famous spot in New Orleans for jazz is Preservation Hall, an intimate club that has been hosting live performances since 1961. The venue is located in the French Quarter, only a few blocks away from St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. If you visit this amazing spot, don't be surprised if you hear musicians playing some of your favorite songs—the house band at Preservation Hall consists of musicians who have been performing there since their early days as students or apprentices working at the hall. You'll also see many guest performers grace their stage throughout the year (including Wynton Marsalis), but don't miss out on seeing one of their resident groups: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is known worldwide for its unique sound and authenticity; they even perform internationally now!

Jazz at Preservation Hall

One of the most important places to visit in New Orleans is Preservation Hall. This concert venue is located right in the French Quarter, on 726 Saint Peter Street. It was founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe and serves as a non-profit organization that preserves traditional jazz music. Preservation Hall hosts concerts every week to preserve this musical genre that originated here and spread across America. The venue has been featured on several TV shows including The Simpsons, All That Jazz and The Andy Griffith Show!

Locksmiths in New Orleans

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New Orleans has a rich history that is fun to explore.

New Orleans has a rich history that is fun to explore. It has many different neighborhoods and attractions to explore, so you can have an adventure in every corner of the city. The French Quarter is one of the oldest parts of New Orleans, with its narrow streets and historic buildings. It's also known for its lively nightlife scene, with many bars and restaurants where locals and tourists alike can enjoy themselves. Another great place to visit is Jackson Square in the French Quarter, which features beautiful architecture along with some great shopping options.

Another neighborhood worth visiting is Canal Street in downtown New Orleans between Bourbon Street and Rampart Street—this area is home to many art galleries, shops selling antiques or used goods (such as clothing), and bars/restaurants serving delicious food from around the world! You'll also find theaters showing movies here throughout the year--so if you're into seeing live shows too then make sure not to miss out on checking them out while visiting this amazing city!

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📝 #sinolosabias Un día como hoy, nace Leonardo da Vinci (1452). Artista florentino y uno de los grandes maestros del renacimiento. Fue pintor, anatomista, arquitecto, artista, botánico, científico, escritor, escultor, filósofo, ingeniero, inventor, músico, poeta y urbanista. Nació en Vinci y estudió con el célebre pintor florentino Andrea de Verrocchio. Sus primeros trabajos de importancia fueron creados en Milán al servicio del duque Ludovico Sforza. Trabajó a continuación en Roma, Bolonia y Venecia, y pasó los últimos años de su vida en Francia, por invitación del rey Francisco I. Es el símbolo del hombre del Renacimiento, cuya curiosidad infinita fue igual a su capacidad inventiva. Y claro, es uno de los más grandes pintores de todos los tiempos. Solo se conocen unas veinte de sus obras, debido principalmente a sus constantes y experimentos con nuevas técnicas y a su inconstancia crónica. Leonardo desarrolló ideas adelantadas a su tiempo, como el helicóptero, el carro de combate, el submarino y el automóvil. Muy pocos de sus proyectos llegaron a construirse (entre ellos la máquina para medir el límite elástico de un cable) ya que la mayoría no eran realizables durante esa época. ✍️ #undíacomohoy #taldíacomohoy #pasoenlahistoria #historia #history #noticiasdehistoria #historynews #noticias #news #jueves #efemerides #thursday #happythursday #felizjueves #cultura #culturageneral #15deabril #leonardodavinci #davinci #pintor #florencia #arquitecto #ingeniero #musico #italia #poeta #artista #filosofo https://www.instagram.com/p/CNtXhL6r-Gs/?igshid=1sa7hf8kum88h

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Posted @ardoc_productions Foto aerea sul sito “Pranu Muttedu” con vista sul vecchio galoppatoio e il lago Mulargia in alto a sinistra. #sardinia #sardegna #goni #pranumuttedu #gopronature #gopro8 #gopro #archeoigers #sculpture #cultura #storia #sardegna #romanempire #stone #historical #prehistory #holiday #photographer #naturephotography #archeologicalsite #historynews #dinosaur #archaeological_site #heritage #nuragico #nuragic #santavittoriaserri #sanctuary #mavicpro #dji #drone (presso Parco Archeologico di Pranu Muttedu di Goni) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-rDQZKG1E/?igshid=1eg3b4bgn2lrz

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#TechHistory | March 27th Bill Gates gives the opening address at the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. #billgates #worldaltaircomputerconventions #computerconvention #albuquerque #mexico #history #historynews #historyoftheday #march #march27th #march27 #Techhistory #tech #technews #techtoday #techinfo #techdaily #historytech #historytoday #thinkingtech

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Is Reporting Rent to the Credit Bureaus Worth It?

Usually, renting an apartment doesn’t show up on a credit report unless you continuously miss payments and the landlord reports your debt to collections. It’s sort of a Catch-22 situation – rent won’t help you build credit, but it could hurt your credit score if you don’t pay.  Some services promise to report your monthly rental payments and rental history on your credit report now, too – for a fee. They even promise that if you pay your rent on time each month, this reporting could improve your credit. The questions are whether these services live up to the hype and whether they're worth it. The short answer? According to one credit expert, probably not. But before you completely write off rent reporting, here’s what you need to know to make the right decision for yourself. In this guide, we’ll walk through:  Why building credit is importantWhat credit bureaus are and why it’s important to build credit at all three credit bureausWhat makes up a credit score and why rental payments aren’t usually included Options for reporting rent payments Ultimately, we’ll get to the final question - is rent reporting really worth it?  But first ...

Why is building credit important?

Good credit plays a vital role in your financial life. When you apply for a loan or credit card, the lender typically wants to see a credit reference. Why? The lender wants to know you’ll pay them back; they use your past payment behavior as a guide.  Credit is essential for getting access to:  Credit cardsCar loans and other loan typesMortgages Certain jobs, particularly ones needing security clearance or that handle sensitive financial informationThe best insurance premiums in most statesThe lowest interest rates on loans While there are many ways to build credit, rent isn’t usually one of them. 

The 3 major credit bureaus – and why building at all 3 matters

There are three major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. In a nutshell, these consumer reporting agencies:  Collect and research a person’s individual credit informationPublish individual credit reportsPartner with lenders and credit issuers to help them make loan decisions based on that information  Different lenders pull from (and report to) different bureaus, which means your credit reportcould look different at each bureau. If you don’t have credit with the bureau your potential lender pulls from, you could be denied access to a credit card, loan, or other credit product by that financial institution.  For example, if you only have credit with Experian but the lender you want to use pulls data only from TransUnion, you could be denied because the lender can’t access your credit history.  Having a positive credit history at all three credit reporting agencies increases your likelihood of getting approved for credit products such as credit cards, loans, etc. 

On credit scores and the FICO scoring model

As a refresher, your credit score is a number based on a formula that’s based on your credit report. It boils down the information from your credit report into a number that ranks how much of a credit risk you pose to lenders.  Your score ranges from 300-850, and the higher the score, the better. There are five factors that go into your credit score: Payment historyAmounts owedLength of credit historyNew creditTypes of credit  While there are a few different credit scoring models out there, the most common credit score model used by lenders is the FICO score. In fact, FICO reports that their model is used by 90 out of the top 100 largest lending institutions for risk assessment.  According to the FICO website:  “The FICO Score helps lenders make accurate, reliable and fast credit risk decisions across the customer lifecycle. The credit risk score rank-orders consumers by how likely they are to pay their credit obligations as agreed. The most widely used, broad-based risk score; the FICO Score plays a critical role in billions of decisions each year.”  There are different versions the FICO scoring model, however. In other words, there isn't just one, monolithic FICO score. While it varies among lenders, the most common FICO model in use today is model 8, according to Barry Paperno, a credit scoring expert with decades of consumer credit industry experience at both FICO and Experian.  Typically though, it takes a long time for lenders to adopt the newer models.  “For example, it's only been within the last five years or so that the most widely used FICO model – FICO 8 ("8" as in 2008) – achieved that distinction. There have been older models, such as the FICO NextGen score, that have never gained a wide following,” Paperno said.  For many of these older models, rent payments – whether reported to the credit bureaus or not – are not factored into the equation. 

Why aren’t rental histories included in traditional FICO scoring models?

“The decision to include any piece of credit bureau information in the FICO scoring formula rests on whether the score development process finds such information (payment history, card balances, account age, for example) to be predictive of future risk once vast quantities of it have been studied,” Paperno said.  Basically, FICO needs to be certain that the information factored into its model can actually predict for lenders how much of a credit risk a potential borrower could be.  “If the information is present, but not predictive (age, gender, employment), or has simply not been available on a credit report (rental history, income), it's left out of the formula,” Paperno said.  Now that FICO feels confident the rental data they’ve seen can indeed help predict creditworthiness, though, the newer scoring models are starting to incorporate this data. “While the FICO scoring models used by most lenders have traditionally ignored rent information even when reflected on a credit report, the latest FICO model – FICO 9, released in 2014 – incorporates rental data when added to the report being scored,” Paperno said.  The problem for consumers now, according to Paperno, is the slow pace with which new scoring models are adopted by lenders. 

Preparing for the newer models - rent reporting options

Rent reporting may not help if you’re applying for a new credit line this year. But as newer credit scoring models are adopted, having that longer credit history could be beneficial for you in the future. Having a history of paying rent on time could indicate to future lenders that you'll be more likely to pay other credit accounts on time too. On the other hand, having a history of missed or late payments could indicate that you're a higher credit risk.  With financial matters, it’s usually better to plan ahead. If you decide to explore having your rent reported to the credit bureaus, here are some options.  Ask your landlord first Before paying for a rent-reporting service, check with your landlord to see whether the landlord is already reporting your rent payments. Some property management companies, particularly larger, national chains, already report your monthly rent payments to the credit bureaus, while others don’t. The best way to find out is to ask.  If credit reporting is automatically included, there’s not really a con to taking advantage of a service that’s free for you to use or already included in the cost of your rent.  If your property managers do not report rent payments already, there are companies you can pay to report your rent for you.  Individual rent-reporting options If you decide to pay for rent reporting (we explore whether it’s worth it below), try to choose an option that reports to all three credit bureaus to get the biggest bang for your buck. Just be aware of any fees or monthly charges before you sign up.  To make it easy for you, here are some rent reporting options, with a check mark next to which credit bureaus they report to.

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New York City: United Nations New York

Overview and HistoryNew York was invented by time-traveling punks from across the galaxy so they could show up there in 1977, smash some guitars and then overdose on heroin to die in the East Village, according to prophecy.The historic origins of the city go back to long before the American Revolution. Let's take a quick look at what it is before we look at what it looks like in panoramas.New York City sits on the island of Manhattan. Manhattan, you will notice, is not only an island situated between two rivers perfect for easy transportation to the Atlantic Ocean -- it's also an Indian word!Like lots of New England states and towns, its lineage comes from the "Indians" who lived there first. White people learned those names and kept them, for example Massachusetts, Connecticut, Manhattan, Chesapeake. Go out to the small towns in the greater New York or Tri-State area and you'll find even more names like Massapequa, Hammonasset, Ronkonkoma, Montauk, Quinnipiac, etc. And of course Mohawk, which comes into play later around 1977.So, let's keep it sanitized for posterity. The white people came and the Indians left. How do you like that? Legend has it that white settlers bought the island of Manhattan for $26; obviously the contracting party on the other end had no idea what real estate connections were all about. Early pilgrims cited the Bible as their mandate for taking over what lands they found in "the new world". (They decided that, since "the Indians" had not subdued the land, it was free for the taking. File this away in the "karmic repurcussions" folder.)The point is, New York City sits on a bunch of islands. An archipelago, if you will. An island just off the coast of Europe, if you want to comment on how different NYC is from the rest of the United States. Bird's eye view: you've got Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island, which hosts both Brooklyn and Queens.The south end of Manhattan is where New York City started. Once upon a time there were deer, owls, hawks and trees covering the entire island. Gradually it filled in with farms and, much later, low-income apartment buildings. Manhattan is now bridged to the western end of Long Island by the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg bridge and the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Take the Williamsburg bridge across from the east village to find where the artists went after the East Village got to be too. friggin. expensive. for. anybody. to. really. live. here. dammit. Go ahead!, check out the cost of living in New York yourself if you want.Anyway, as European settlers filled in the space, New York City grew up and took over the entire Hudson Bay area including Connecticut and New Jersey (Tri-State area).Contrary to intuitive belief, NYC is not the capital of New York State. Albany is the capital but nobody ever goes there except to do realllly big deals, so don't worry about it. New York's nickname is "The Empire State" and for all purposes, NYC is the jewel in the Empire's crown.Back to downtown in Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal Street) -- you will find two distinctly different layouts. One side of this southern tip of the island was built by the Dutch, the other half by the English.The Dutch side has twisting streets with lots of triangular central, um, squares that are hell on the novice bike messenger to find. The English side sports long avenues connecting evenly spaced parallel streets, a grid like what you see in midtown among the "number streets." What does that say about the worldview of these two groups at the time? See, already New York is intriguing. What else is going on there?Here are the essential neighborhoods to cover, if you want to have even the most awkwardly cursory view of the city. This is going from south to north. For scale, it's about five miles from the southern tip to the south edge of Central Park at 59th street.The financial district (Wall Street, etc), Tribeca, Chinatown.SoHo, Greenwich Village, East Village, Meat Packing District.Flatiron and Murray Hill merge upwards into Hell's Kitchen (best food in midtown), and Times Square and then Central Park.From there it's all Upper East Side and Upper West Side until you get to Spanish Harlem, Harlem, and The Bronx.Off to the East of Manhattan there's Brooklyn and Queens, both of which could take up a thousand pictures, and to the west side there's New Jersey. The East River and Hudson River border Manhattan to either side and if you can't figure out which side the Hudson is on, I can't help you.If you just go to New York City and eat one meal in each of the above neighborhoods, you will have done an excellent job of seeing what this megalopolis has to offer. Many people make the mistake of going to NYC for a week and spending five days in Times Square. Don't let this be you. You can find food from anywhere in the world in New York and it's a crime against modern civilization not to do so.Getting ThereOh boy. Three airports, which are all connected to a greater or lesser degree by taxi drivers who are completely cool and professional on the inside, and you can't tell that by looking. It's a yellow river of taxis but you are not at their mercy if you can afford a helicopter ride to where you're going! Ha ha! You can't! And get used to it!!!Everything about NYC is either a celebration of your wealth, or a celebration of not having any. Not to worry, there's an equal amount of fun to be had regardless of which end of the spectrum you're on. (That amount=MORE THAN YOU HAVE TIME FOR...)Okay, the airports are JFK (John F. Kennedy International), LaGuardia and Newark International. Getting between Manhattan and JFK airport usually means a private limousine or a taxi, because the public transportation is not so hot there. There is the Airtrain on the subway line that goes there, just make sure you get on the right train.LaGuardia airport is closer to the city center and you can get there on a bus without much trouble, if you have learned how to move around on the subway system and you don't mind standing on the street up in Harlem with all your stuff.Newark International Airport is the easiest to get to because you can take a train right from the subway system at 34th Street in Manhattan and get off inside the airport at your departure terminal, and it looks high-tech the whole way. Check here for prices and schedules.TransportationThe subway (MTA) is a great way to get around New York when you're on foot for day trips, commuting, whatever.The only caution is to remember that you can walk ten blocks a lot more easily than waiting underground. One ride costs $2 with the mandatory Metrocard. Tokens are in the museum now, next to the dinosaur teeth. No more tokens. Here's a subway map, have fun!People and CultureAre you kidding? People and Culture in New York might as well be "People and Culture of Planet Earth". Somebody from everywhere lives here and they all keep their native languages and recipes, then learn English so they can open a restaurant, all to YOUR benefit as soon as you figure out which neighborhood you want to go explore tonight.There are a few sayings about people in NYC. First, "people in new york are either 100% real or 100% fake." This might be true, depending who you ask.Second, "New Yorkers are the nicest people in the world.. you just have to force them to be nice." (because they're always in a hurry). This is definitely true.Culture here? You've got film, fashion, music, food, fine art, dance, theater, you name it. Every art form you can think of, including the art of making lots of money, is flaunted on the city streets. Also fun stuff like sex, drugs, arson, murder and stealing are thriving here at the apex of their popularity. Think class division and you'll be standing tip-toe on the ice berg's lurking point.Things to do & RecommendationsNo swimming buddy, not in the rivers. Check out the beaches on Long Island for that, get there by train LIRR. Robert Moses State Park is my recommendation.A great "new yorky" thing to do is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and get an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn.There's really no way to encapsulate the life of this city in a few recommendations but I'll try.Grimaldi's Pizza in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood: Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Go there. Eat pizza. Die happy.3rd Ward Art Space for Brooklyn wareouse type parties and also studio space.In Times Square, take a bicycle taxi to get around, see things and hear a real insider's report on where to go not to get ripped off.Meat Packing District for nightlife, start here.Curry In A HurryMiss Mamie's Spoonbread TooIt's abominable how much I am leaving out. Please forgive me, New York!!! Text by Steve Smith.

Source: http://www.360cities.net/image/united-nations-new-york-new-york-city

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New York City: Designer

Overview and HistoryNew York was invented by time-traveling punks from across the galaxy so they could show up there in 1977, smash some guitars and then overdose on heroin to die in the East Village, according to prophecy.The historic origins of the city go back to long before the American Revolution. Let's take a quick look at what it is before we look at what it looks like in panoramas.New York City sits on the island of Manhattan. Manhattan, you will notice, is not only an island situated between two rivers perfect for easy transportation to the Atlantic Ocean -- it's also an Indian word!Like lots of New England states and towns, its lineage comes from the "Indians" who lived there first. White people learned those names and kept them, for example Massachusetts, Connecticut, Manhattan, Chesapeake. Go out to the small towns in the greater New York or Tri-State area and you'll find even more names like Massapequa, Hammonasset, Ronkonkoma, Montauk, Quinnipiac, etc. And of course Mohawk, which comes into play later around 1977.So, let's keep it sanitized for posterity. The white people came and the Indians left. How do you like that? Legend has it that white settlers bought the island of Manhattan for $26; obviously the contracting party on the other end had no idea what real estate connections were all about. Early pilgrims cited the Bible as their mandate for taking over what lands they found in "the new world". (They decided that, since "the Indians" had not subdued the land, it was free for the taking. File this away in the "karmic repurcussions" folder.)The point is, New York City sits on a bunch of islands. An archipelago, if you will. An island just off the coast of Europe, if you want to comment on how different NYC is from the rest of the United States. Bird's eye view: you've got Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island, which hosts both Brooklyn and Queens.The south end of Manhattan is where New York City started. Once upon a time there were deer, owls, hawks and trees covering the entire island. Gradually it filled in with farms and, much later, low-income apartment buildings. Manhattan is now bridged to the western end of Long Island by the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg bridge and the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. Take the Williamsburg bridge across from the east village to find where the artists went after the East Village got to be too. friggin. expensive. for. anybody. to. really. live. here. dammit. Go ahead!, check out the cost of living in New York yourself if you want.Anyway, as European settlers filled in the space, New York City grew up and took over the entire Hudson Bay area including Connecticut and New Jersey (Tri-State area).Contrary to intuitive belief, NYC is not the capital of New York State. Albany is the capital but nobody ever goes there except to do realllly big deals, so don't worry about it. New York's nickname is "The Empire State" and for all purposes, NYC is the jewel in the Empire's crown.Back to downtown in Tribeca (Triangle Below Canal Street) -- you will find two distinctly different layouts. One side of this southern tip of the island was built by the Dutch, the other half by the English.The Dutch side has twisting streets with lots of triangular central, um, squares that are hell on the novice bike messenger to find. The English side sports long avenues connecting evenly spaced parallel streets, a grid like what you see in midtown among the "number streets." What does that say about the worldview of these two groups at the time? See, already New York is intriguing. What else is going on there?Here are the essential neighborhoods to cover, if you want to have even the most awkwardly cursory view of the city. This is going from south to north. For scale, it's about five miles from the southern tip to the south edge of Central Park at 59th street.The financial district (Wall Street, etc), Tribeca, Chinatown.SoHo, Greenwich Village, East Village, Meat Packing District.Flatiron and Murray Hill merge upwards into Hell's Kitchen (best food in midtown), and Times Square and then Central Park.From there it's all Upper East Side and Upper West Side until you get to Spanish Harlem, Harlem, and The Bronx.Off to the East of Manhattan there's Brooklyn and Queens, both of which could take up a thousand pictures, and to the west side there's New Jersey. The East River and Hudson River border Manhattan to either side and if you can't figure out which side the Hudson is on, I can't help you.If you just go to New York City and eat one meal in each of the above neighborhoods, you will have done an excellent job of seeing what this megalopolis has to offer. Many people make the mistake of going to NYC for a week and spending five days in Times Square. Don't let this be you. You can find food from anywhere in the world in New York and it's a crime against modern civilization not to do so.Getting ThereOh boy. Three airports, which are all connected to a greater or lesser degree by taxi drivers who are completely cool and professional on the inside, and you can't tell that by looking. It's a yellow river of taxis but you are not at their mercy if you can afford a helicopter ride to where you're going! Ha ha! You can't! And get used to it!!!Everything about NYC is either a celebration of your wealth, or a celebration of not having any. Not to worry, there's an equal amount of fun to be had regardless of which end of the spectrum you're on. (That amount=MORE THAN YOU HAVE TIME FOR...)Okay, the airports are JFK (John F. Kennedy International), LaGuardia and Newark International. Getting between Manhattan and JFK airport usually means a private limousine or a taxi, because the public transportation is not so hot there. There is the Airtrain on the subway line that goes there, just make sure you get on the right train.LaGuardia airport is closer to the city center and you can get there on a bus without much trouble, if you have learned how to move around on the subway system and you don't mind standing on the street up in Harlem with all your stuff.Newark International Airport is the easiest to get to because you can take a train right from the subway system at 34th Street in Manhattan and get off inside the airport at your departure terminal, and it looks high-tech the whole way. Check here for prices and schedules.TransportationThe subway (MTA) is a great way to get around New York when you're on foot for day trips, commuting, whatever.The only caution is to remember that you can walk ten blocks a lot more easily than waiting underground. One ride costs $2 with the mandatory Metrocard. Tokens are in the museum now, next to the dinosaur teeth. No more tokens. Here's a subway map, have fun!People and CultureAre you kidding? People and Culture in New York might as well be "People and Culture of Planet Earth". Somebody from everywhere lives here and they all keep their native languages and recipes, then learn English so they can open a restaurant, all to YOUR benefit as soon as you figure out which neighborhood you want to go explore tonight.There are a few sayings about people in NYC. First, "people in new york are either 100% real or 100% fake." This might be true, depending who you ask.Second, "New Yorkers are the nicest people in the world.. you just have to force them to be nice." (because they're always in a hurry). This is definitely true.Culture here? You've got film, fashion, music, food, fine art, dance, theater, you name it. Every art form you can think of, including the art of making lots of money, is flaunted on the city streets. Also fun stuff like sex, drugs, arson, murder and stealing are thriving here at the apex of their popularity. Think class division and you'll be standing tip-toe on the ice berg's lurking point.Things to do & RecommendationsNo swimming buddy, not in the rivers. Check out the beaches on Long Island for that, get there by train LIRR. Robert Moses State Park is my recommendation.A great "new yorky" thing to do is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and get an amazing view of the Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn.There's really no way to encapsulate the life of this city in a few recommendations but I'll try.Grimaldi's Pizza in Brooklyn's DUMBO neighborhood: Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Go there. Eat pizza. Die happy.3rd Ward Art Space for Brooklyn wareouse type parties and also studio space.In Times Square, take a bicycle taxi to get around, see things and hear a real insider's report on where to go not to get ripped off.Meat Packing District for nightlife, start here.Curry In A HurryMiss Mamie's Spoonbread TooIt's abominable how much I am leaving out. Please forgive me, New York!!! Text by Steve Smith.

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