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A Quiet Day in New York

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January 1st 2011
I woke up later than normal because I went to bed so late the night before. New Years Day and everyone else was sleeping. I woke up, showered and tried to get my currency card loaded for the first time in two weeks. I wasn’t able to get it done quickly and I was on the phone for over an hour, which really ate into my day after waking up late. I was still waiting after the phone call for people ... 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