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Brussels Airlines Upgrades to Lie-flat Sky Beds and More

Where: Belgium
January 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM | by | Comments (0)

Brussels Airlines recently announced some major network upgrades and in-flight products and took to social media to brag about their new toys to all their followers. With dramatic unveilings on Twitter and instagram and the final product look on Facebook, the carrier created quite a buzz for their newest seats.

In the front of the plane, the Belgian carrier is launching lie-flat sky beds for intercontinental service with all of the bells and whistles we expect in business class. Super roomy seats with loads of work space is what premium passengers can expect with the addition of a pneumatic setting that allows passengers to pick a 'hard' or 'soft' seat.

Don't worry, there is some fun for economy too! By reducing the profile of their seats, Brussels boasts just about 33 inches of leg room and further recline.

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Delta Will Go All In with Their Huge Expansion at New York's LaGuardia Airport

December 23, 2011 at 8:41 AM | by | Comments (0)

Last week we just scratched the surface about what Delta has planned for New York’s LaGuardia Airport, but this week all the juicy details have been released for new cities and new flights. Overall it looks like Delta is really building up LGA as sort of a new domestic hub, as they’ve got flights heading out of the Big Apple to here, there, and everywhere.

Some of the flights were part of a trade off with US Airways, so a few routes are staying the same—they’re just getting new planes, pilots, and flight attendants to fly back and forth. In total there’s like 100 new daily flights to 30 different cities, and it’s all happening from LGA.

Meanwhile, Delta is hard at work on the other side of Queens at JFK, building new stuff and updating terminals, but with all these new flights and new cities we hope that the bulldozers and hardhats take a hop on the Van Wyck Expressway when they’re done.

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How To Get Tickets to 'NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly'

December 20, 2011 at 12:59 PM | by | Comments (0)

If you were wondering why the Empire State Building was lit up in green and red last night, it wasn't just because they were in the spirit of the season, they were actually providing the backdrop for a pre-taped performance by Jessie J that will air on NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly.

Carson will be filming performances for the upcoming special all week in New York City and you can be a part of the audience! Tonight they will taping two performances by The Roots with Jimmy Fallon and Tony Bennett, both of which will air on NBC on New Year's Eve.

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How To Get Tickets To The 9-11 Memorial

September 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM | by | Comments (0)

It’s been ten years in the making, but yesterday the 9/11 Memorial in New York City opened to families of the victims affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Starting today, the place is open to anyone and everyone, so you’re free to pay your respects. However, you are going to need a ticket, but don’t worry—they’re free.

Timed admission passes are available online, but as you can imagine, they're being booked up quickly. As of this morning, there are a few options for later this month, but you’re going to need to cut of work early—or extend that lunch break—as they’re smack dab in the middle of the afternoon. The online reservation system is pretty slick, as you can pick specific times and dates with little to no hassle—again, assuming availability. Things were a little buggy at times, but we’re just thinking it’s because we’re only one of like a million people trying to access the site.

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How To Get Tickets To Anderson Cooper's New Talk Show

August 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM | by | Comments (0)

Who needs Oprah when we have Anderson Cooper?

Anderson's new gig, the aptly titled Anderson, is a one-hour syndicated daytime talk show that has already started filming in New York City. And it looks like the CNN-anchor-turned-talk-show-host is eager to fill seats in his new studio in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s The Allen Room, because he's made it pretty easy to get tickets.

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Three Ways to Get Your Dose of Culture This Summer

June 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM | by | Comments (0)

It's officially summer, so to kick off the season, we decided to take a look at the hot cultural offerings popping up in the warm-weather months. Whether you want to catch some dance, theater or art, we'll give you the lowdown on the things you need to do this summer, other than work on your tan.

Check out our top three big summer cultural events after the jump.

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Catch a Flick Alfresco at One of These Five Outdoor Film Festivals

June 1, 2011 at 8:39 AM | by | Comments (0)

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The best thing about summer is that you can do everything outdoors, and that includes watch movies. Seeing a flick under the stars while huddled on a blanket is a favorite summer pastime, especially since the screenings are usually free. Pack your picnic baskets and pop a squat at one of these outdoor film festivals.

Check out the top five alfresco film festivals after the jump.

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Spring Brings Fashion, Music and Art Exhibits on McQueen, Bowie and Graffiti

April 28, 2011 at 12:25 PM | by | Comments (0)

Okay, we are sick and tired of all the "Body Worlds" exhibits already. We're ready for a decent museum exhibit that's not full of corpses. Luckily, a number of museums are getting ready to unveil some new spring exhibitions that hopefully will put "Body Worlds" to rest.

Check out three must-visit spring exhibits after the jump.

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Coney Island Scores Two New Coasters for Summer 2011

April 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM | by | Comments (0)

After years of decline it looks like Coney Island has finally found its place in the 21st century, and things seem to be moving full speed ahead into the future. Last year Luna Park joined the theme park offerings, and this summer looks to welcome a pair of brand new roller coasters. Sure they aren’t the extreme offerings at some of the country’s bigger parks, but these are the first new coasters to hit the boardwalk in more than 80 years.

Scream Zone is one of the area’s newest amusement park spots, and recently they introduced the new rides. Soarin' Eagle and Steeplechase were welcomed by coaster fans—including Mayor Bloomberg—last week.

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It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time

Where: 201 Mulberry St. [map], New York, NY, United States, 10012
February 25, 2011 at 2:01 PM | by | Comments (0)

If one of your go-to comfort foods is a peanut-butter and jelly or anything topped with the delicious peanutty spread, be prepared to drool at the "Nutropolitan Museum of Art", the "World's First PBJ Art Exhibit", in New York City's Openhouse Gallery March 4 to 6.

To celebrate National Peanut Month in March, the free exhibit will feature 365 hunger-inducing peanut-butter photos by Theresa Raffetto, with food styling done by Patty White. You'll see every kind of PB concoction imaginable, topped with everything from marshmallows to sardines to fruit.

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Three Local, Last-Minute Valentine's Day Getaways for Your Honey

February 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM | by | Comments (0)

Valentine's Day is less than a week away and if you're scrambling to come up with the perfect present, opt instead for a romantic getaway. Even if your budget doesn't allow for a jet-setting Paris or Venice trip, there are still last-minute local jaunts you can take that will impress your honey buns.

Check out our three picks for a local V-Day getaway:

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Forget Your Local Target; Hit Up These Three Cities for the Best Black Friday Shopping

November 3, 2010 at 10:45 AM | by | Comment (1)

November signals the arrival of the big day. We're not talking about Thanksgiving, but Black Friday, of course. It's a special time for those crazy-eager shoppers who camp outside of stores to get their hands on the 3 a.m. specials and spend Thanksgiving poring over circulars and crafting a plan of attack. But instead of hightailing it to Target, make the most of the year's biggest shopping day and target cities with the best stores.

See our top three Black Friday shopping cities after the jump.

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