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for larger version       Broad Channel Bits Commentary By Liz Guarino As winter approaches, we can consider ourselves fortunate to have mostly escaped bad weather so far this season. Despite the cooler temperatures, it doesn't always feel like winter is upon us. A lot of folks feel better about cold weather if the sun shines and the winds are not howling over... More ... It's My Turn By Vincent Castellano I went to the YMCA groundbreaking on November 9 at Beach 73 Street. It was a nice event. The mayor was there, the area was cleaned up and all the politicians lined up with shovels to have their picture taken. More ... Weed And Seed Report It's 'For the Kids' Commentary By Cynthia Greene Queens Coordinator Police Athletic League It's easy to bemoan the rate of juvenile delinquency, youth violence and other criminal behavior in today's society, but working towards decreasing negative influences is a much more arduous task, requiring "tried and true" as well as modern, innovative methods to provide healthy, pos... More ... The Rockaway Irregular Iraqgate? Commentary by Stuart W. Mirsky If President Bush isn't sorry he took the decision to go into Iraq, then he doesn't have his head on straight. With the benefit of hindsight it looks like removing Saddam Hussein and reconstituting the Iraqi government was a lousy idea. Not because it was strategically or morally wrong, ... More ...
By Robin Shapiro Congratulations to Catherine and John Davis on their 56th wedding anniversary. Also, happy anniversary wishes to their daughters, Theresa Sutterlin and husband Rusty (21 years) and Colleen McHale and her husband, John (16 years). Happy birthday to Kevin Gallagher (youngest daughter, N... More ...
During Season Of Giving, Take Care Of Family, Friends Commentary By Joan A. Foley Director, Queens Chapter American Red Cross As one of the most festive times of the year, the month of December reminds us that giving and doing for others is a wonderful way to express love and friendship. It also is a good time to reflect on the year and plan to prepare yourself and family for emergencies in 2007. More ...
'For Your Consideration' - Oscar Insanity Review By Robert Snyder The comic troupe headed by filmmaker/comedian Christopher Guest is at it again. After unleashing satiric hilarity in "A Mighty Wind," "Best in Show" and "Waiting for Guffman," Guest and company are setting their sights on Hollywood itself with "For Yo... More ... Beachcomber The State legislature has been trying for years to keep its "member items" secret. Those member items are money that the Assemblymembers and State Senators give to their pet organizations each year and there is little or no oversight as to where the money goes. The total amount given each yea... More ...
Sound Commentary by Stephen Yaeger You're sitting in your car listening to your favorite music when suddenly you're being attacked by a loud, low decibel boom-boom-boom...no music, just a boom-boom-boom. It's coming from the car behind you. The sound is so overwhelming that it literally vibrates throughout your car...even ... More ...
Modern Art Foundry - Part Two Rockaway Artists Alliance Commentaryby Susan Hartenstein Last week, I introduced you to Modern Art Foundry, the family owned and operated business in Astoria, Queens with the international reputation. This week I begin the exploration of the intriguing process of lost wax casting, in which this foundry specializes. It is a technique with an... More ... Looking Backward What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... Eleven-year-old swimming champion Jimmy Henning sports a New York Mets hat as he prepares to check out of University Hospital in Brooklyn just three weeks after he underwent surgery for the removal of a brain tumor. With swimming helping his recovery, he hopes to be back in school by the ... More ... Spotlight On Elderlaw The Holidays are Here- So Let's Talk About Gifts!! Commentary By Nancy J. Brady, RN, Esq. And Linda Faith Marshak, Esq. In past articles we have mentioned means for married couples to maximize their estate tax savings by dividing assets, and creating special trusts in the Last Will and Testament. In addition to those tools, a plan for lifetime gifts is an effective way to reduce the size of one's estate du... More ... Focus On Financial Affairs Professional Money Management: It's Not Just For Institutions By Stephen J. Levine President, Harbor Financial, Inc. When you hear the phrase "managed money", do you think of names like Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and the Harvard University Endowment Fund? Many investors have this reaction, assuming that the services of institutional-level professional portfolio managers are only for the "big money"... More ... |
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