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Columnists July 27, 2007
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Broad Channel Bits
Commentary By Liz Guarino
      It's the end of July; it seems as if the summer is passing by in the blink of an eye. But, there's still lots of Mardi Gras fun to be had yet. Sooo- enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Here's what's happening: Ruffle Bar presents Hot Dinners served every Wednesday Night. Dinners are $7 from 5 p.m. till? Call 71...
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Dorothy Dunne
News Events/Travel Editor/Host • WNYX - TV Morning News • 12:00 noon on UHF Chs. 35 & 26 Monday - Friday Weeping For The Wounded Warriors
      There were teardrops flowing down the cheeks of those attending the beautiful, outside mass at the Breezy Point WTC Memorial. The mass was a tribute to the Wounded Warriors, invited to our beaches for a weekend of frivolity and water sports activities such as swimming, surfing, kayaking, jet skiin...
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From The Artists Studio
Twist Mix Spins into Fort Tilden
Rockaway Artists Alliance
      Commentary by SusanHartenstein RAA Contact Info: Phone: 718-474-0861; Fax: 718-474-4373; e-mail: rock art116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org The Arts @ Fort Tilden: Saturday, July 28: "Twist Mix" featuring VJ/DJ Chumley Twist. The "infamous" DJ from Manhattan is putting on a v...
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From the Editor's Desk
Errol Louis: A Voice In The Black Wilderness
Commentary By Howard Schwach
      Errol Louis is besieged. He is a conservative black commentator who tells it like it is - not always a welcome commodity in the black community. Last week, he wrote a column in The Daily News entitled, "Besieged Nabes Must Wage War On Street Violence.
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
Yo! Will We Ever Get The Stone Groins We Need To Save Our Beaches?
From The Rockaway Museum Commentary by Emil Lucev,Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S.Locke
      Many times in the past, Historical Views has stressed the point that stone groins are needed from Montauk Point, Long Island, westward to the beaches at Coney Island, Brooklyn…. in order to save all of the barrier beaches on the south shore of Long Island.
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The Inner Voice
Commentary by Marilyn Gelfand
      So many things change from generation to generation so it really important in life to trust our instincts. Fads come and go. Scientific research changes the way we view things, for example. In addition, so many things happen all the time that we don't expect.
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In Quarters
By Chris 'Bubba' Kalisak Firefighter/EMT: Broad Channel Volunteer Fire Department
      Hello again all my faithful readers. How's your summer going? Unfortunately this time I must talk about some bad news, but as always will end on a good note!
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Looking Backward
      What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... 20 Proposed shelters for the homeless will be discussed on Thursday, August 13, at a Board of Estimate public hearing at city hall. Rockawayites are expected to flock to this hearing to object to a shelter for 200 homeless men proposed for the Edgmere area...
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Meeks Message From Capitol Hill
Surge In Casualties
Commentary From The Desk Of Congressman Gregory Meeks
      At the end of March and again earlier this month, the House of Representatives enacted legislation that would redeploy and reduce our combat forces in Iraq. That's about 90 days. The president vetoed the first bill and Republicans in the Senate prevented consideration of the second.
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MovieScope
'License To Wed' - Connubial Miss
Review By Robert Snyder
      It's great to see actor/comedian Robin Williams go back to comedy after slighting it for more serious roles. However, what's not good is when the film is as limp as "License to Wed." Although there are funny moments, Williams doesn't quite have the youthful energy these days to carry a weak comed...
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Simon says...
Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B
      On Tuesday evening our great State Senator, Democratic Leader Malcolm Smith spent a half hour on cable television's NY1 "Inside City Hall" program. The hot topic was the plan for congestion pricing, which had just been blocked in the New York State legislature.
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Spotlight On Elderlaw
When buying a house, Caveat Emptor: Let the Buyer Beware!
Commentary By Nancy J. Brady, RN, Esq. And Linda Faith Marshak, Esq.
      It is very important to have the house you plan to purchase inspected, and do it BEFORE you sign any contract. To begin with, the purchase of a home will be the largest asset most of us will buy in our lifetimes. Additionally, you may be borrowing a large sum of money from a lender, with interest ...
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The Progressive
Economic Issues
Commentary By John Paul Culotta
      In his weekly radio addresses, President Bush often mentions the economic miracle our nation is enjoying. Employers appear to be employing more workers. Inflation is low. Corporate profits are enjoying recordbreaking levels. All economic indicators are positive. Republican candidates for the Presi...
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