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Check NYC’s food forest afloat on the Hudson

Rendering by Mary Mattingly swaleny.org/So to sidestep that ridiculous regulation, the farm-as-art-project called Swale created a lush food forest that floats down the Hudson River as a barge.It is set to dock at local piers for at least two weeks…

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On going to Italy to spread mom’s ashes

This past Mother’s Day I wrapped up a three-week tour of Italy with my younger sister, but our mom wasn’t with us. She passed away from cancer four years ago and we are here to commemorate her. Our mother loved…

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Don’t do math on the plane

THE AIRPLANE SAFETY MANTRA THAT PASSENGERS have been hearing a lot lately is, “If you see something, say something.” It’s a good message to send to passengers — that they are equal partners in making sure everything remains safe —…

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6 myths foreigners get wrong about Mexico

1. Mexicans eat tacos all the time. Yes, we love them, but we also have a rich and colorful variety of foods depending on what zone of our country you’re in. Like mole, (a sauce of peppers and chocolate which…

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16 of the world’s best cities for cycling (plus one island)

1. Washington, DC, United StatesWashington, DC is another place recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. The city and surrounding regions of Arlington, Alexandria, Rockville, and Bethesda, all boast an impressive network of off-street trails,…

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