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NYC Famous Faces - Duke Ellington

New York City is a place that attracts people from all over the world. As a result, we’ve seen quite a few famous faces come out of the city or settle down to make their homes there. Here’s a spotlight on just one of those celebrity personalities.

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The Amazing Architecture of New York City

New York is a city that has a long history behind it and all those years have left their mark in the form of some truly outstanding architecture. The next time you and your special someone want something fun to do, consider making the rounds and seeing all these manmade wonders. The ChryslerBuilding and the EmpireStateBuilding are two obvious choices, though even some New Yorkers have yet to visit them.

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Strange and Exotic Events Watch - September / October

Want to try something a little bit different? Lucky for you, NYC is big enough that all sorts of unique and unusual things are happening all throughout the year. Here are a few taking place this week.

Medieval Festival - FortTryonPark - Sept 28^th

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Seattle hot springs

Soaking in a hot spring is a perfect way to relieve the week’s tension, and all-natural, too! Washington has a number of excellent hot springs out there. Here are our picks for the top three hot springs near the Seattle area.

Goldmyer Hot Springs

Goldmyer is one of the best hot springs in the state, but it is closely regulated. Only 20 people per day are allowed to visit, so you will need to reserve a spot ahead of time. This is a true wilderness hot springs, at the end of an arduous hike, but well worth the trouble.

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San Jose hot springs

When it comes to unwinding, there is no better way to relax than by soaking in a hot spring. California is rich with hot springs, and there are several which are within driving range of San Jose. Here are our top three picks for the best hot springs near San Jose.

Esalen Hot Springs

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On Iwakuma

The TNT quoted McClendon thusly:

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McClendon dismissed the suggestion that Iwakuma is wearing down.

Can You Win Your Next Pennant With...

One of SSI's favorite characterizations is, "Can you win your next pennant with X in a primary role?" Willie Bloomquist does not make the cut, which is why he's a backup (or not on the 25-man) of our future pennant winner. Felix probably slides in under the cut line.

The best mineral springs near Boston

Hot springs are a great way to kick back and relax. Let the mineral water soak your cares away! Here are our picks for the top three hot springs in the Boston area.

Walden Pond

Although not a mineral spring per se, Walden Pond has the benefit of literary history. Who wouldn’t want to take a dip in the pond that inspired Thoreau’s masterpiece?

Spring Pond

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