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Mah Jongg in New York

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Fans of Mah Jongg will be happy to know that the Museum of Jewish Heritage (MJH) – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust , will open ‘Project Mah Jongg’ on May 4th, 2010, and continues through December. Mah Jongg, ever since the 20′s has ignited the imagination with its beautiful tiles, communal spirit and mythical origins. The project explores the history and meaning of this well played game, which has not only been a favorite game in Asia, but has become a well established Jewish-American tradition. Its more than curious that this ancient Chinese table game, which is attributed to Confucius in 500 B.C., but the true origins are uncertain, would become a tradition among American Jews.

The National Mah Jongg League has made this exhibition possible with generous support, and with additional support by Sylvia Hassenfeld. This exhibit promises to be a dissecting cultural examination of the game and a destinctive opportunity to engage with the ritualistic practice of Mah Johgg, which has had an exciting resurgence through Mah Jongg social groups and on the Internet.

The ‘Project Mah Jongg’ exhibition, which was designed by Abbot Miller, will be in the 1,000 square foot hexagonal gallery of the MJH in Battery Park, and will include games, printed material, scorecards, photographs of people playing Mah Jongg, tiles, aprons, packages and an audio component relaying the clatter of plastic tiles and random chattering. The game itself, will be played in the middle of the gallery.

So, if you are a Mah Jongg fanatic visiting and staying in one of the New York luxury hotels , or if you are a local Mah Jongg fanatic, check out the exhibit, where, if only for a time, you’ll get your Mah Jongg fix and be amongst fellow Mah Jongg admirers.

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A Tour of New York May Begin at the Airport

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If you’ve ever had your flight cancelled the last minute at JFK, you know what it’s like to have to search for a New York airport hotel . At first glance, an unscheduled delay in your travel plans may seem like a bad thing, but what if you could turn the delay around, especially if the delay is for at least twenty-four hours? You now have the opportunity for a quick one day trip through one of the world’s great cities. What can you do in a day? You should have time for a quick orientation of some of the top tourist attractions in the Big Apple.

Get out the most comfortable traveling shoes you own and pick up a 1-Day Fun Pass, allowing you to use any subway or bus for a day. Grab a street map, too, just to make life a bit easier. If you’re up early enough for breakfast, try an authentic New York bagel, especially from H and H Bagels at Broadway and 80th Street. You can easily spend most of the morning taking a walk through Central Park and exploring your choice of museums, either the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the American Museum of Natural History. For lunch, stop in at a pizza at one of the oldest establishments in town, Lombardi’s , and then stroll through the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village. For dinner, try out Chinatown, and then later in the evening, to get a spectacular view of the city, take a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. If you want a drink for the night, then you might step into the oldest bar and restaurant in town, Pete’s Tavern , which has been in business continuously since 1864.

Of course, if you’ve only got half a day, try the morning or afternoon suggestions, and then head back to the airport. With any luck, there won’t be any more delays.

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Segway into Minneapolis History

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There are many reasons people come to Minneapolis. Some come for an adventure and some come because they have work to do. If you find you only have a day to catch up on the view and history of this old city than check out a really unique way to see it with the Segway Magical History Tour . How fun to get around a large loop of many of the history of the area in a way that won’t be so exhausting. The new Segway’s have become a great way for people to get around larger areas with out killing themselves on rollerblades or getting saddle sore on a bike. This tour company has really created a great way to enjoy Minneapolis. It shouldn’t be to far from your Minneapolis hotel and it will be a great way to spend an afternoon. If you have never been on a Segway than your in for a treat. They will teach you how easy it is to use. If you think your company would be interested, they can also schedule a company picnic and tour for large parties. People can also rent the Segway and then take their own tour of the area, however, there are many things the guides will teach you about what you are seeing as you float by the sights. They are a lot of fun and are often seen is some of the local seasonal events like the State Fair. The history tour takes a group along the riverfront to some favorite Minneapolis places like Saint Anthony Main which is the main destination entertainment area of the city. The Segway’s will also zip past the Mill City Museum with a stop to learn about the early mill life of the city. The Stone Arch Bridge is along the way. It is also a great piece of history for the city ti was built over the Saint Anthony Falls in 1883.

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