History Lesson Tuesdays: 1999 – Woodstock ’99 Begins

The music festival Woodstock ’99 opens on July 23, 1999. The festival—timed to the 30th anniversary of the original Woodstock—attempts to bring the spirit of peace, music, and love to a new generation; instead it devolves into three days of scorching heat, raw sewage, misogyny and greed in upstate New York. Woodstock ’99 was organized by John Scher and MichaelContinue reading “History Lesson Tuesdays: 1999 – Woodstock ’99 Begins”

Travel Thursday: Why Go To New York City?

Cool, cosmopolitan, crowded, constantly evolving … the Big Apple blends big city splendor with small-town charm. Amid New York’s iconic landmarks and towering skyscrapers, you’ll experience a vibrant culture permeating each of the city’s distinctive neighborhoods and boroughs. Follow trendsetters to the East Village and Brooklyn to check out indie boutiques, iconic bakeries and trendy coffee shops.Continue reading “Travel Thursday: Why Go To New York City?”

4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible

by Ivana Xie MILLIONS of Americans will be getting payments ranging from $200 and $1,700. Coloradans who already filed their 2021 tax return by October 17 can expect to get their payments by the end of January. California’s Middle-Class Tax Relief payment has been sent out in separate batches since October, and Americans should have received their moneyContinue reading “4th stimulus check update 2023 — Five states paying out between $200 and $1,700 to millions – see if you’re eligible”

State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September

See if your state has started mailing out tax rebates or stimulus payments yet. Dan Avery 9/6/22 Residents of many states are receiving supplemental tax rebates and stimulus payments to help combat ongoing inflation. Hawaii and Illinois are issuing tax refunds in early September and residents of Illinois should receive rebates of up to $400Continue reading “State Stimulus Payments 2022: These States Are Sending Out Checks in September”