Topic: Summer

The Ingredients of a Perfect Summer Read

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Everyone's busily putting forth what, exactly, you should be reading this summer, so we won't bother you with that. Instead, we're supplying you with the information you need to choose the right book all by yourself. 

By Ray Gustini

May 25, 2012

The View From Google's Goggles; Streaker Season Is Here

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Adam Martin

May 18, 2012

The High Cost of Summer: How Hotter Weather Hits Your Wallet

Summer started earlier this year and is on track to be hotter than almost any on record. And that means it's going to be expensive, because whatever it is you like to do during the summer, you're going to do more of it and that's going to cost you.

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By Richard Lawson and Jen Doll

Apr 17, 2012

Some Advice to Prepare for Summertime

There are some important things you can do right now to start getting ready for America's best season. Here is our list of ten ways to get an early jump on making Summahtime 2012 the best one ever.

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By Jen Doll

Apr 9, 2012

The Hamptons Is Ruining Lives Earlier Than Usual This Year

Terrible, terrible news: East Hampton's 2,900 non-resident beach parking permits have sold out completely in record time this year. What are beach-going New Yorkers to do? 

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By Adam Martin

Apr 6, 2012

Proper Etiquette for When You're Under Arrest

We're not here to pass judgment on why you wound up in police custody, but it may happen, and you should know how to comport yourself while getting arrested and once you're in a holding cell.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 21, 2012

We Are Going to Pay for This Beautiful, Freaky Weather

As much as we're enjoying these halcyon early spring days of bare legs and light breezes, perfect al fresco weather, and walking jacketless through the park, we are also worried.

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By Adam Martin

Aug 3, 2011

New York's Hottest Kitchens Inspire Kitchen-Cooling Tips

Or: how to cook well when it's too hot to eat

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 3, 2011

Spatwatch

Vegans Spar with Spokeswoman Over Cancer and Hot Dogs

Sausage spokeswoman defends hotdogs against an "animal rights group"

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By Adam Martin

Jul 19, 2011

Things to Do with Fire Hydrants When It's Hot

Keeping cool with the city's emergency water supply: Not as illegal as you thought

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By Adam Martin

Jun 14, 2011

No More Waterproof Sunscreen, and Other New FDA Rules

Marketing guidelines for sunscreen are being updated for the first time in 33 years

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