Group of us in New York City

New Year in New York

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December 31st 2010
Another early rise got me up and showered feeling a little tired. I went down for breakfast and ordered an orange juice, to realise breakfast is not complimentary and the tiny glass of orange juice that was gone in a couple of seconds had cost me $3. Not a good start to the day. Once I was ready I watched the weather and news for the next 30 minutes and then waited downstairs outside whilst every ... 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