Aug 29th, 2008 · A mother of four posted a candid advertisement for a live-in nanny in Manhattan. Rebecca Land Soodak wrote, "My kids are a pain," adding, "I can be a tad difficult to work for. I'm loud, pushy and while I used to think we paid well, I am no longer sure." The ad spread on the Internet and attracted a successful applicant, who tells the New York Times she accepted the job without even meeting all the kids.
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Jul 8th, 2007 · It's loud, pushy and always seeking tips, and it's as synonymous with New York City as Broadway and Times Square. The New York City yellow cab keeps the Big Apple's lifeblood flowing. Former cabdriver Graham Russell Gao Hodges traces its tumultuous history in his new book.
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