Annual Spring Seminar Series:
Richard Du Moulin on Distance Racing Safely – Wednesday, April 18th at 7:30 PM
Kerry Klingler on Rig Tuning for Speed – Wednesday, April 25th at 7:30 PM
Our Spring Seminar Series features a number of local and international icons of the sport. Each speaker combines great expertise with an ability to impart their knowledge in a clear and entertaining style. Complete schedule and details here.
If you've ever wondered about the best way to write an email to a woman you met, you're not alone. The key to writing a great email is to be confident and engaging, but there are three major pitfalls that even successful daters often forget to avoid. Men should know the best way to write a text or email to a woman. Here are some mistakes to stay clear away.
Do not ask a woman, “May I have your number?”
The New York Botanical Garden is launching NYBG IN BLOOM, a free, customized iPhone application that will add an interactive aspect to the visitor experience. The application is a fun and engaging tool that will enable visitors through their own mobile, Internet-ready iPhone and iPod Touch devices to explore and discover nature during their time at the Botanical Garden. The app, which allows users to customize their visits to America’s premier urban garden, will be available through the iTunes Store free of charge in early May. NYBG IN BLOOM is made possible in part by Deutsche Bank.
The first group of six United Nations unarmed monitors tasked by the Security Council to report on the implementation of a full cessation of armed violence in Syria has arrived in the capital, Damascus to begin their work.
“The monitors’ early tasks include liaising with Syrian Government authorities and security forces as well as the opposition to ensure that all sides understand the role and work of the team,” UN deputy spokesperson Eduardo del Buey told reporters in New York.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas north and west of NYC. This Red Flag Warning means a combination of dry brush and gusty wind conditions support fire danger.
Please, exercise extra caution when using outdoor gas and charcoal grills. In addition, smokers should never carelessly discard cigarettes. Immediately report a brush fire to 911.
For more information, visit http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/okx/
New York City Council Member James Vacca, Chair of the Council Transportation Committee, former Governor David Paterson, Jesse H. Davis, President of Creative Mobile Technologies, and Mark G. Ackermann, President and CEO of Lighthouse International announce a nationwide software enhancement that will enable people who are blind and visually impaired to access the credit card payment technology used in taxi fleets in New York City and in cities throughout the United States.
NORWEGIAN KILLER OF 77. Says He Would Do It Again
USSS/GSA INVESTIGATIONS. Workers Behaving Badly
NYFD/911 FIRST RESPONDER DIES. Brooklyn Blaze
US TAX DEADLINE. Procrastinators Beware
SHUTTLE DISCOVERY. Final Take Off
The 95th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism, Letters, Drama and Music, awarded on the recommendation of the Pulitzer Prize Board, were announced today by Columbia University.
The winners in each category, along with the names of the finalists in the competition, follow:
A. PRIZES IN JOURNALISM 1. PUBLIC SERVICE
This spring, the City Island Theater Group is proud to present David Auburn’s acclaimed drama PROOF.
Often called a modern masterpiece, PROOF premiered on Broadway in the fall of 2000 and went on to play 917 performances winning the 2001 TONY AWARD for Best Play and the 2001 PULITZER PRIZE for Best Drama. This remarkable play combines elements of mystery and surprise with old-fashioned storytelling to provide a compelling evening of theater.
Have you ever flipped the bird to someone else? Did it get you in trouble, or did it make you feel better?
Rude behavior can take on many forms, which also includes flipping the bird. Some would say that most everyone has at least once done it, or thought about expressing themselves in this fashion.
We recommend you think first before over reacting. Mind your manners and try to be extra polite. Some say it makes them feel comfortable and allows them to blow off steam.