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Distractions

Although distractions seem to pull us away from more important things, they serve a purpose.
Jun 6

When Distraction Is a Good Thing

Although distractions seem to pull us away from more important things, they serve a purpose.
By Nir Eyal
How you decide to reflect and slow down it’s your decision.
Oct 25

Lessons I Learned From 10 Days of Silence and Meditation

It’s always a great idea to stop, look back where you have been, think about where you are going and reflect on your life, relationships and surrounding world.
By Tomas Laurinavicius
What an ugly alarm clock
Apr 12

How a $20 Alarm Clock Saved My Life

This $20 clock is the cheapest looking alarm clock around. But every morning and every night, it saves my life.
By Benjamin Smith
Bill Thompson (Photo: NY1)
Mar 2

Bill Thompson Thinks John Liu Can Continue to Do His Job

By Colin Campbell
Sep 16

New York Trending on Twitter

By Laura Kusisto
Sep 16

In Other News…: “Bootylicious” Limbaugh

By Anna L
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