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10 Tips to Help Keep Your Cell Phone Working at Its Best

Posted on December 29, 2012 by | 3 Comments

Cell Phone Working at Its BestWant to keep your phone working as well as it can—and should in or out of Harlem? We’ll bet at least one of these Consumer Reports tips from their experts will surprise you. Continue reading →

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15 Tips For Thrift Shopping In Harlem

Posted on April 2, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Shopping at Thrift stores in Harlem is a great way to extend your budget and save money. There is always an alternative to paying full retail price. If you are new to thrift shopping, here are a bunch of tips to help your shopping experience run smoother. Continue reading →

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A Fast, Halloween How to

Posted on October 25, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Halloween has finally eclipsed Christmas and Thanksgiving as the most popular event during the year. Every store you visit, there are aisles and aisles of Halloween decorations, candy, costumes and accessories. It’s the only time of the year where it is acceptable and even desired to have gossamer spider webs draped over everything. Any other time of the year, we would be quick with our brooms and dust off those creepy, messy webs! It is easy to get caught up in the fury of the celebration and the quest for the perfect Halloween costume. Well, if you left it to the last minute and only a batman cape or a Jason mask is left, or you’ve suddenly been invited to a Halloween party and you need a way to create a cheap, easy costume fast, and don’t care about being overly tacky, here are some ideas that will fill the bill. You will hopefully get a laugh or a snicker and won’t feel out of place.

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A Starter’s Guide to Smoking Cigars

Posted on August 29, 2009 by | 1 Comment

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A manager from the Davidoff shop in New York City, and a veteran cigar smoker assembled this primer with the five basics for fledgling cigar aficionados

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Selection

As with wines, you’ll need to try a variety of cigars to home in on your taste. And your budget. Some good choices to start out with are the Leon Jimenes Robusto ($6), the Montecristo #3 ($8), the Ashton Cabinet #6 ($9.50), and the Davidoff 5000 ($16). For special occasions, I like the God of Fire by Don Carlos, Robusto 2006 ($57 for three).

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Ten Time Saving Tips to Speed Up Your Job Search

Posted on July 24, 2009 by | 1 Comment

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jobsearchIs your job search in Harlem off to a slow start or getting stuck? Here are some job search tips that will help your hunt for a new job go smoothly by Claudia A. Sampson founder of LEEDS Coaching:

1. Be confident – You must project a clear and powerful message from start to finish that you’re the best candidate for the job. This should not be confused with arrogance and conceit. The interviewer should walk away saying “wow” rather that “whoa” after the meeting.  Continue reading →

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12 Rules Of Magic Johnson Theater Etiquette

Posted on July 19, 2009 by | 2 Comments

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movie_popcornNo talking during the movie: Please!

We know none of you have a had the problem with someone talking on their cell phone or loudly saying what’s about to happen in a upcoming scene before it happens. But, if you have had that experience here’s what you should do:

1 Don’t just switch off your phone in response to what’s very likely a cute invitation from some fake-friendly voice. Make sure it’s off before you enter the theater.

2 Never whisper, let alone talk, during the movie. If you’re hard of hearing, get a hearing aid instead of bothering your companion for info about the plot. And don’t hum along with songs, even if it’s by T. Pain. Continue reading →

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Harlem, Which Fork Should You Use?

Posted on June 7, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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Wait, wait don’t tell me! Ok, I give up, here’s the art of dining at a well-set table, completely demystified:

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Throwing A March Madness Party

Posted on March 23, 2009 by | Leave a comment

How to throw a Harlem March Madness Party…

…that people will still be talking about in July…

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How To: Wine Tasting Tips

Posted on February 21, 2009 by | Leave a comment

San Diego and Temecula Valley Wine Country Frank Mangio of TasteofWineTV.com offers the first of four tips on tasting wine like a pro.

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10 Top Workers To Tip This Season

Posted on December 9, 2008 by | 1 Comment

When and How to Say Thanks

Tipping this holiday season may sound too fancy for your budget. But when you consider that many of the people you tip get anywhere from 8 to 68 percent of their income from tips, you may want to give these helpful folks a break and plan for an added service charge.

1. Bartender
Base Pay per Hour: $7.30
Tips per Hour: $10.30
Percent of Total Hourly Income in Tips: 59% Continue reading →

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