Broad Channel Bits
Commentary By Liz Guarino
      Thanksgiving is next Thursday- a good time to reflect on the positive things in our lives. Loving family that cares for us; good friends who are always there no matter what; nourishing food to keep us going; warm homes to shelter us from the elements- all of these are among the positives that most...
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Drawing On Science For Kids
What Do Electrons Have To Do With Your iPod?
Commentary By Stephen S. Yaeger
      Atoms are made up of many small particles, three of which are called neutrons, protons and electrons. Unlike the first two, electrons weigh practically nothing and can freely leave the atom and move around. And this is a good thing. You see, electricity is caused by electrons leaving their ato...
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From The Artists Studio
Commentary by Susan Hartenstein
      RAA CONTACT INFO: Phone: 718-474-0861; Fax: 718-474- 4373; e-mail: rockart116@aol.com; website: www.rockawayartistsalliance.org Thirty artists participate in this year's "Gifted" member holiday exhibition. Some will be familiar to those who have enjoyed their work in previous RAA shows. Other...
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Some Random Thoughts On School Report Cards
From the Editor's Desk
Commentary By Howard Schwach
      Raise your hand if you would rather see your child attend PS/MS 47 in Broad Channel, than either PS/MS 114 or the Scholars'Academy. I don't see many hands. I thought that would be the case.
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School Scope
Tweed's Grade: Even Their PR Gets An 'F'
Commentary By Norman Scott
      Last week's Wave addressed the letter grades in Rockaway's schools with a misleading headline, "Not Making the Grade", questioning why some high-performing schools received low grades and why some struggling schools did well. Rather than analyzing the grades, the entire process of giving schoo...
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Simon says...
Commentary From the Desk of Lew M. Simon, Democratic District Leader, 23rd A.D. Part B
      We want to wish everyone a healthy, happy and peaceful Thanksgiving. We remind everyone to give thanks for all the good things that we have. Our Atlantic City trip to Bally's this Saturday, November 17, leaves at 5:30 p.m. and returns by 7:30 a.m. We have eight hours to enjoy. The cost is $35 wit...
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The Progressive
Facts
Commentary By John Paul Culotta
      To the critics who claim progressives do not use facts when criticizing President Bush and his extreme, nationalistic, violent, and corrupt administration. Here are a few facts for conservative Kool-Aid drinkers to consider: 1.) President Bush commenced a war in Iraq that was not essential to our...
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