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Cocktail of the Month | The Manhattan Project

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I love a Manhattan, it seems that al l the different bars, restaurants and regions each have their own variations on a theme and here is mine.  After years of brutal research, forcing myself to imbibe a few thousand, I have found the jet fuel that rockets me into orbit. 
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The Dirt | Drugstore Dahlia

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A few years ago, a Day-Glo pink dahlia called to me from outside my local drugstore where it sat next to the dollar item sale table. I tried to resist its siren call, thinking it fancy but not particularly fine.

EastBayEats | Night at the Fox

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It’s Friday night and your favorite band is playing a show at downtown Oakland’s historic concert venue, The Fox. However, you forgot one small detail, where should you and your friends meet before the show?
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Travel tips: What to do in Singapore

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In 1999, our family was swept away to a new life in Singapore. Weekends consisted of shopping in Thailand, island getaways in Indonesia and swim meets in Hong Kong.
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The college essay checklist

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With seniors in full application mode, now is the time to check that your essays and personal statements help you shine and stand apart from the crowd.