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THIS DATE IN HISTORY
1776: The first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. 1782: The eighth president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, was born in Kinderhook, N.Y. (He was the first chief executive to be born...Tags: Constitutional Issues, California, College of William and Mary, George Washington, Government
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Politicians, transit advocates react to MTA panel plan
melanie.Political leaders and transportation advocates on Long Island, in New York City and in Albany yesterday reacted cautiously - some speaking positively, some distinctly skeptical - to a governor-appointed panel's ambitious plan to bolster the cash-...Tags: Regional Authority, Long Island, University Heights, Manhattan (New York City), William Murphy
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HOT PICKS: metromix
TWISTED TWISTED SISTER ON BROADWAY WHAT The glam hard rockers have created "A Twisted Christmas," which includes a hilariously inappropriate "Oh Come All Ye Faithful." WHEN|WHERE Today and tomorrow, 7:30 p.m., Nokia Theatre, 1515 Broadway INFO $40-...Tags: Brooklyn (New York City), Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Peter Gabriel, Nokia Theater, Dining and Drinking
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On Dec. 5, 1933, national Prohibition came to an end with the 21st Amendment to the Constitution
Today is Friday, Dec. 5, the 340th day of 2008. There are 26 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 5, 1933, national Prohibition came to an end as Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment to the Constitution,...Tags: Richard Speck, Gary Allan, Rock and Roll, California, College of William and Mary
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Fruit Provides A Cornucopia Of Festive Ideas
The Hartford CourantIn a sign of the times, Cottage Living's November-December issue was, sadly, its last. But the magazine's spirited editors produced a terrific special Cottage Christmas issue, packed with festive ideas, including some fresh new takes on holiday...Tags: Salt, Design and Engineering, Newspaper and Magazine, New York, Williamsburg (Bronx, New York)
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Love story: A tragedy brought them together
A tragic event in 1957 brought Jeanne and John Maiorino of Hicksville together. John tells their story. I was drafted into the Army in November 1956 after having my service deferred while I was going to college and then teaching in my hometown of...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Melville, Virginia, Texas, Family
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Brand New, Bayside head home for the holidays
glenn.gamboa@newsday.comThe annual migration has begun. With the start of the holiday season this week, Long Island's touring bands are making their way home, winding up their tours or playing local shows so they can spend a little quality time with their loved ones in the area....Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Long Island, Paul McCartney, Times Square, MySpace
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HOT TIX
NOW ON SALE Busta Rhymes WHEN|WHERE Nov. 27, The Crazy Donkey, Farmingdale INFO $35-$75; 631-753-1975, thecrazydonkey.com, clubloaded .com Chrisette Michele WHEN|WHERE Dec. 5, Apollo Theater INFO $40-$60 at Ticketmaster, 631-888-9000,...Tags: Busta Rhymes
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10 for the road
10 Places to See Before You're 10 American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va. Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif. Ellis Island, New York Grand Canyon, Ariz. Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles Monterey Bay...Tags: Williamsburg (Virginia), Anaheim, American Visionary Art Museum, Los Angeles, Sears Tower
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10 FOR THE ROAD
10 PLACES TO SEE BEFORE YOU'RE 10 From Travel+Leisure online: •American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore •Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va. •Disneyland, Anaheim, Calif. •Ellis Island, New York •Grand Canyon, Ariz....Tags: Williamsburg (Virginia), Anaheim, American Visionary Art Museum, Los Angeles, Sears Tower
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Some New Yorkers skip the doctor despite health insurance
Access to health insurance does not guarantee people will seek medical care. Here's a look at the numbers in some neighborhoods: Manhattan - Lower East Side and Chinatown -Have health insurance: 86.2 percent -Haven't received healthcare in last two...Tags: Chinatown (Manhattan, New York), Long Island, Manhattan (New York City), East Williamsburg, Health Insurance
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Simmons and Burke's 'You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth' at Kim Light/LightBox
Special to The Times"You Can Live Forever in Paradise on Earth" -- or so say the titles of Simmons and Burke's extravagant sound and image collages at Kim Light/LightBox. But would you want to, if this is what it looked like and sounded like, if this is how it made you feel?...Tags: Road Accidents, Condoleezza Rice, Bozo the Clown, Ronald Reagan, Crimes
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