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Tag Archives: Craig Zabransky

America’s Best Idea – Our National Parks

When you hike the Badlands, witness the gigantic geysers of Yellowstone, camp outside the mountain peaks in Grand Teton, ponder the clear blue water of Crater Lake and stand breathless at the foot of the Grand Canyon – you change. More likely, you transform. You see the world through a different lens. It tends to [...]
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Happy New Year to all…

As the press highlights all the top news stories of the decade, all the celebrity break-up and make-ups, the special sports moments and even stock picks gone sour I noticed how many sources tell us how it was the “Decade from Hell” (Time Magazine) For that, I shall respond with a quote from my favorite [...]
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Cheering for everyone; the true joy of the NYC Marathon

Weekends in New York always make a great story. This past weekend was no different. The village’s flamboyant Halloween parade, countless city establishments packed with Yankee fans rooting for their team in the World Series, not to mention standard Friday night fine dining, Sunday brunches, Broadway Shows, and much more. Eventful indeed. Yet, to many [...]
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Music for the soul: The New York Philharmonic

Last night marked the opening night concert for the new season at Lincoln Center. The New York Philharmonic, the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States began its 2009-2010 season under the leadership of new music director Alan Gilbert. But even with a new leader it still serves a similar mission. To connect the world [...]
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America is alive and well…

Today most news stories seem focus on the many issues our nation faces and only highlight America’s past greatness. But trust me, our nation is not in total decline. Yes, certainly, challenges exist, but after one summer afternoon in Pennsylvania I am here to tell you America, true America, is alive and well. In my [...]
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The GIANT Leap

Forty years ago the world changed. Humanity watched two men take a few steps; small simple steps that crowned a determined decade-long drive. Man graced the surfaced of the moon. Neil Armstrong, the astronaut who placed the first footprints on the moon marked the moment. He told the world, “One small step for man, one [...]
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It’s all right, it’s ok…a lesson learned in Bali

The Indonesian island of Bali certainly holds a mystique for the traveler.  A trip to the Indian Ocean paradise provides the visitor the opportunity to enjoy so much. You can watch sunsets from pristine beaches or ancient temples upon majestic cliffs, you can hike to wondrous waterfalls, an active volcano, or across terrace rice fields, [...]
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