The Evolution of the Bowery and its Landmarks

By Samuel Phineas Upham In the earliest years of the Bowery neighborhood, its most famous landmark was The Boar’s head Tavern. This was one of the few watering holes that George Washington decided to stop at on his way to the waterfront to witness the British depart from American soil. As the state of New York grew, the neighborhood became more affluent. The Bowery Theatre, which burned down four times in 17 years before the fire of 1929 finally destroyed the building for good, was its next largest landmark and cultural

Why You Should Choose Foam for Your Boat Mattress

Written by The Foam Factory, Inc. When you are on a boat, every space in your cabin can have multiple uses. This is especially true with your sleeping cabin, which often is also used for seating when you have guests in your boat for an outing. If you have ever slept overnight on your boat, you know the importance of having the right boat mattress, as a poor mattress can make your sleeping surface unstable as the boats rocks with the waves. If you are looking for a boat mattress replacement

Renting a Car in the Cayman Islands

By Andys Rent-A-Car

A lot of work goes into planning the perfect vacation. If you’re like a lot of people, though, you may mistakenly think that simply heading to the Cayman Islands should be enough. You’re not wrong for doing this, of course. There’s a reason countless people come to the Cayman Islands every year from all over the globe. They could go anywhere on the planet, but they choose the Cayman Islands and many do so because they’ve been there before or know someone else

Passports Will Be Necessary As ID For 5 U.S States From 2016

Given that almost 38 percent of Americans do not have passports, travelers from five U.S states will still not be able to furnish their drivers’ licenses as ID when boarding domestic flights.

According to guidelines in the Real ID Act, standard licenses from the states of American Samoa, New York, Louisiana, New Hampshire and Minnesota will be considered non-compliant. This Act was enacted in 2005 but has been implemented in stages since then.

So, why are these licenses deemed unsuitable as ID?

Security officials

Harlem: From American Revolution to Jim Crow

By Phin Upham The area known as “Haarlem” was inhabited at first by native Manhattans and Lenape people. The area was home to several nomadic tribes, each taking advantage of the ample hunting grounds nestled in the Haarlem flatlands. When the Dutch settled in the area, they built settlements there and the town grew. The American Revolution, however, put a wrench in the works of that growth. The British fought hard to secure parts of New York, often burning forts and towns to the ground as they passed. Haarlem

Updating Your Boat’s Look with New Cushions

Written by Carlo Badalamenti After a few years, has your boat’s look gone stale? Do you not get comments on how great it looks anymore? A quick and easy way to breathe life back into your boat’s design is to purchase some custom boat cushions in a new style. There are two main aspects that you will want to keep in mind when purchasing your new boat foam. The first is the stylistic design of your cushions. Be sure to take accurate measurements of all the cushions you will need

3 Historic Sites at Nassau

A large part of Nassau’s history is tied to pirates, loyalists, privateers and enslaved Africans. All across the island, you can see physical evidence of this.

So, for the casual traveler, there is a plenty to see. But the history buffs will have to look further and dig a bit deeper too.

Here are 3 more historic sites located at Nassau:

1: Clifton Heritage Park

This is a heritage park that is way off the beaten path, to be honest. You can’t even

Choosing the Right Type of Outdoor Foam for Marine Uses

Written by The Foam Factory.   Finding the right type of replacement for your boat can be challenging as there are many options available on the market today. You need marine foam cushions that will withstand getting wet on a regular basis. Using the wrong type of foam for your outdoor foam replacement will lead to a cushion, seat back or mattress that degrades quickly or is susceptible to getting mold or other microorganisms.   From dry fast foam to polyurethane foam, you have plenty of options when it comes to selecting

Why you should rent a car in Abu Dhabi

Written by: Monte Carlo Rent A Car, LLC The capital of the United Arab Emirates and the second most populous city in the UAE, is quickly becoming an international tourist destination. This is because Abu Dhabi has one of the richest populations in the world, and their booming economy has allowed them to build an advanced and beautiful city with a towering skyline, gorgeous architecture, and plenty of attractions. Of course, just like any other city, it’s difficult to walk around in. This is compounded with the fact that the Middle

How to Inspect Your Rental Car

Written by: Andys Rent-A-Car Grand Cayman Island car rental may seem like an obvious choice. And it is, really. There’s no better way to get around and see the island than to rent a car. That way, you can do everything on your own schedule rather than wait upon transportation or worry about delays and traffic jams. You’ll be your own driver, which means you won’t have to worry about the character traits of whomever is carting you around, like if they’re trustworthy, if they’re a safe driver, if they

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