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Once again this year, many national restaurant chains are offering free meals to Veterans and Active Duty service members on Veterans Day 2026, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Most of the deals are dine-in only, and all require proof of service, including a military ID, DD-214, VA card or veteran designation on a driver’s license. Here’s the
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Get FREE admission to more than 250 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions on the first Saturday and and Sunday of every month, via the nationwide Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present
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Some simple daily exercises and on-slope tips especially for those of us 55+ can prevent aches, pains and worse during snow season. Here are some work-out suggestions and more to help you get fit now and stay fit and injury-free during the season.
Movies on the cheap – AMC has changed it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – FREE meals for Military on Veterans Day, Applebee’s brings back Sizzlin’ Skillets, KFC brings back snack buckets, Burger King upgrades its chicken nuggets, new value meals at TGIFridays,
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Cold weather can damage your vehicle, your driving experience, your comfort, even your safety and those of your passengers. Driving hazards caused by freezing rain, snow, ice, slush, and frigid temperatures can create dangerous driving situations, leading to breakdowns and expensive repairs even without a life-threatening accident. These easy maintenance tips will winterize your car outside and inside.
This is a great time to be in NYC, for fall foliage in parks and gardens, FREE ice skating in NYC parks, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives, the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a FREE Diwali Festival and other holiday happenings begin – and more. It all helps make New York City the greatest
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Whether you are ordering a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in the USA or a similar service in the USA or overseas, your personal safety before and during your ride should be a top priority. Here are common sense rideshare safety tips to avoid becoming one of the growing number of riders – especially women riding alone and intoxicated passengers – who report being robbed or assaulted.
As many as three million spectators will cheer more than 50,000 runners on Sun., Nov. 1st for the 2026 NYC Marathon. Join the city-wide party at one of these best spots to watch, and eat.
The fall season brings many wonderful things, including technicolor leaves and cooler temperatures. But it also brings autumn driving hazards, including wet leaves, fog and frost. Here’s how to anticipate and keep you and your passengers safe in potentially dangerous fall driving situations, whether it’s your daily commute or shopping expedition, or a weekend getaway.