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Columnists August 3, 2007
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Chatting with Chapey
Fay Cohen Memorial Hadassah Heart Luncheon
Commentary by Dr. Geraldine M. Chapey, Democratic District Leader
      The Hadassah Heart Luncheon has been renamed the Fay Cohen Memorial Heart Luncheon in honor of Fay Cohen - the chairwoman of the luncheon for almost 50 years. Cohen devoted herself to raising funds for heart research and innovation at Hadassah Hospital.
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The Diary Of A Green Thumb
Living Proof: Flowers Help To Boost Your Mood!
Commentary by Danielle McShane Danielle's Rockaway Florist
      It may sound surprising, but did you know that something as simple as having flowers around can brighten your everyday outlook? It's true. Harvard University has released the results of a study that you'll want to see to believe. Turns out that flowers can boost your mood, instantly!
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Eye On Physical Therapy
Commentary By Dr. Tim Rohrs, DPT
      Since July of 2006 I have been on a program to lose weight and get into shape. Since then I have lost 100 pounds and about 14 inches from my waist. Many returning patients have complimented me and want to know the details of how I did it.
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From The Artists Studio
Chicago Blues On The Moon
Rockaway Artists Alliance
      Commentary by Susan Hartenstein RAA Contact Info: Phone: 718-474-0861; Fax: 718- 474-4373; e-mail: rockart116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org. The Arts @ Fort Tilden: The Summer Moons Free Concert/Entertainment Series: Start time: 7 p.m. Location: RAA's Moon Stage at RoCA, For...
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From the Editor's Desk
Nobody Asked Me, But … (Special Clueless People Edition)
Commentary By Howard Schwach
      ...The editors of the New York Times have had an epiphany. They found out that focusing on reading and mathematics so that students can do better on the standardized tests has cut the time available for teaching
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Health & Harmony
Heat Exhaustion
By Dr. Nancy Gahles
      We are Rockawayites. We love the summer. We love the beach and all the activities that define "fun in the sun." I find it most common to see patients at this time of the year who are complaining of fatigue, nausea, dizziness, headache, leg cramps, and back spasms.
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
The Mother Of All Rockaway Courthouses - 1932
From The Rockaway Museum Commentary by Emil Lucev,Curator Dedicated To The Memory Of Leon S.Locke
      Before the borough of Queens became a part of greater New York City in 1898, courtrooms were located in the towns of Hempstead, Jamaica, and Newton (today's Long Island City). But there were local lockups and judicial benches in Seaside, which also served as the local police stations, as did the ...
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It's My Turn
Move Over…It's Time For Our Youth To Take Over
By Donovan Richards
      Donovan Richards is the local chief of staff for City Councilman James Sanders, Jr. and has recently become involved personally with working with teens and young adults to address the gun and violence problems in the community.
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Looking Backward
      What The Wave Said 20 Years Ago... 20 A boat capsized and sank after being hit by a waterspout, rendering one of the eight passengers lost at sea. Sean Patrick O'Hagan, a 24-year-old Belle Harbor resident was presumed missing after the Coast Guard conducted an air and surface search of the ...
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MovieScope
'Joshua' - Creep Show
Review By Robert Snyder
      With the Columbine, Virginia Tech and now, Connetquot nightmares still in the collective consciousness, it's easy to see why filmmakers want to focus on psycho teens. A sleeper sliding in and out of theaters this summer is "Joshua.
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Smith Speaks From Albany
Summer Is A Time To Grow And Play: 'Biz Kids' and 'Jump and Ball' Should Be Expanded
Commentary From The Desk Of Senator Malcolm Smith Minority Leader New York State Senate
      When summer approaches, children everywhere can't hide their excitement about taking another vacation from the classroom. Summertime should be filled with fun getaways, swimming at the local pool or just playing basketball in the neighborhood. Others attend summer camps to learn how to play tenni...
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The Rockaway Irregular
Crunch Time
Commentary by Stuart W. Mirsky
      The Rockaway Republicans have had a controversial history. Begun in March of 2004 to support a much maligned George W.
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