Sometimes all you want while the world burns is a good read

Well what about a good read that features international intrigue, American "royalty" such as George Washington and Aaron Burr and actual guys on money? How about we spice it up with a haunted house? How about if it was set in olde New York and Paris? Come friends, read the amazing history of Eliza Jumel, formerly the richest woman in America and her NYC mansion. 

Washington Square this evening

Since this long weekend is about American history (for the most part)

We thought we'd hip you to this historical nugget:

George Washington was born on February 11, 1732, but in 1751 Great Britain changed from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. An act of Parliament added eleven days to make the adjustment complete and in 1752 Washington celebrated his birthday on February 22.

Happy Independence Day from the Jersey City Desk

Looks like that vision our forefathers undertook in 1776 paid off. Now look at us, we're as good as England at soccer.