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2010 Could Very Well Prove to be the Year of the Rat For New York City

April 22nd, 2010 · No Comments

There are already an estimated 7 rats for each person living in New York City.  Springtime is also rats’ prime mating season.  Keeping this and the city’s latest budget cuts eliminating 70 percent of its pest control (leaving only 27 full-time aides) [NY Daily News..] in mind, there will be a huge problem controlling the [...]

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Taxi Drivers are upset!

March 24th, 2010 · No Comments

The New York Times blog reports that taxi drivers are up in arms after being accused of stiffing riders for millions of dollars. It’s always interesting to see who gets upset in these situations – one wonders how many honest people would never protest and how many dishonest ones might!

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It’s a Small World After All

January 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Struggling from their slumping profits at both their theme parks and their film studio, Walt Disney Co. is setting their sights on an interactive store in New York’s Time Square.   Those who love Disney will enjoy this new location; parents will have fun bringing the kids to an interactive Disney Princess castle and a new [...]

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