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Are the Democrats the Progressive's choice for a substitute? I am a registered Democrat. I do feel, though, that the party is a contributor to the American nightmare. Our elections are now such costly endeavors and corporations and other special interest groups, including labor unions and ethnic groups, are now having too much influence. More ... She has been on my mind and in my heart constantly since the last time I saw her. It was at the Kol Nidre service at West End Temple, a service of prayer that meant so much to her to be able to attend. She said she was "going to try"; which meant, that she was, indeed, going to attend! More ... This past week has been made up of lovely days- so far! Of course, the northeast has a climate that is somewhat unpredictable- it can be cold and rainy one day, and sunny and warm the next. Some folks find that interesting! The big drawback is that people may not be dressed for the weather on any given day. More ... Fall is here and let's enjoy every minute of it before that first significant cold blast knocks us to the ground. Be ready for winter chills and sniffles by following a few basic hygiene tips. Cover your mouth: Your mother was right all those years ago when she said those three words. More ... A spokesperson for the Department of Education called it "a melee." The father of one of the girls who was pummeled by a group of other girls at Beach Channel High School two weeks ago calls it "an assault. More ... RAA CONTACT INFO: Phone: 718-474-0861; Fax: 718-474-4373; e-mail: rockart116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org "No Rooms Lobby" was not intended as a documentary. More ... During my search for postcards of the Rockaways recently, yours truly found a couple of cards from the Inwood section of the present Five-Towns in neighboring Nassau County. Once known as Northwest Point and Westville, the present Inwood was once a part of Far Rockaway, solely owned by Colonel John Cornell, who tagged same as "Rock's Point. More ... Do you know what your priorities are? Do you sweat the small stuff and hope the big stuff goes away? People look at situations differently and then create impressions of other people through the way they approach decisions or choices in life. More ... I lost a friend today.....Rockaway lost a friend today....and we will never be the same. Barbara Eisenstadt passed away early this morning, Sunday, October 14, after an illness of over two years. Barbara was a special person, first and foremost, a lady. In her quiet way, she made Rockaway a better place to live and in doing so changed the life of many people. More ... The winter season is rapidly approaching, an annual flu shot is recommended by most physicians. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best time to get vaccinated is during the months of October through December. More ... What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... Tom Murphy's Pub at Beach 97 Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach, has donated space for a free public dining room (generally called "soup kitchen") that hopefully will be feeding hungry people in the area before the end of the year. More ... So many issues, so little time. Here are some of the things I've been covering on my blog: http://ednoteson line. com/ Eduwonkette, a new blogger on the education scene, has been having an impact. Recently she exposed the Evander high school small school sham. More ... Boy, how the weather is changing; from a beautiful, warm and sunny day, to a windy and chilly one. We've been a busy little beaver, as usual. On Wednesday, October 3 we attended the Sea Breeze Golden Age club of St. Francis de Sales parish. Their annual flea market and raffle is one of the best events of the year. More ... The old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," certainly applies to the remake of the 1972 comedy classic, "The Heartbreak Kid." Script by Neil Simon from a Bruce Jay Friedman short story, the original was incisively directed under the helm of Elaine May. More ... While women have made significant advances socially and economically over the last thirty years, planning for major life events and retirement among women has not kept pace with those advances. More ... |
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