Riverside Park at west side

Hell Of A First Month

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August 14th 2011
Wow, almost over a month gone! I'm already enough americanized to write americanize with a z and still not that americanised to be mistaken for an aussie by other people! It already happened three times which makes me proud (Thanks 'straya) and it's always a good start into a fun conversation. While the entire financial world is turning upside down, I haven't got the slightest c ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more