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Beachcomber
      It's clear that Mayor Michael Bloomberg's priorities are not those of the citizens who live in the outer boroughs.
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Broad Channel Bits
      Thanksgiving Day is almost here— time to take a moment to be grateful for all the wonderful things in our lives.
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Erin On The Rox
      On November 2, Brian Baumann ran the New York City marathon for the first time. He finished the race in 3 hours, 42 minutes and 14 seconds after the 9:40 a.m. start. Brian started running while attending Bishop Ford High School in Brooklyn. He ran track while he attended the school, running in meets all over New York City.
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From The Artists Studio
The Write Stuff
      A new weekly feature of "From the Artist's Studio" will be, "kidsmART corner," providing the latest information and special events of RAA's great arts education program. Watch for it at the end of each column. The RAA Writers Group continues to grow in membership and in vision for the future.
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From the Editor's Desk
Nobody Asked Me, But … (Government Edition)
      Nobody asked me, but … The economy came a cropper because of the belief that markets have to be free and unfettered in order to work and that regulation of any sort is detrimental to capitalism.
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Health & Harmony
Flu Season
      Flu season is upon us. The onset of cold, windy weather has brought out a symptom picture that many people are experiencing this year. In medical circles this is often called an epidemic. That means that a lot of people are suffering from the same symptoms. In the world of homeopathic medicine, we look for a remedy that matches these symptoms.
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Historical Views of the Rockaways
What Goes Around! Comes Around! - Maybe In The Future?
      From 1885 to 1985 … many carousels have made their rounds in the Rockaways … giving a temporary cool breeze, relaxation, pleasure and enjoyment … to children of all ages from six to sixty plus!
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It's My Turn
      The recent election is a celebration, especially for Democrats. Presidentelect Obama comes to Washington at a time when the country is desperate for a change in how we do business. And he now has more Democrats to help in the House and the Senate.
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Rockaway Outdoors/Tales From The Wheelhouse
      Fishing was fairly consistent this past week. As the temperatures fell, the fishing heated up. The blustery winds earlier in the week had the fish on the move. At times the ocean and bay were alive with fish. Many mornings I and other anglers, as well, were treated to the spectacle of bass and bluefish surface feeding as they made their way around the open bay and ocean.
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The Rockaway Irregular
Did the GOP Have It Coming?
      Since the recent election, a lot of ink's been spilled over whether the Republicans got what they deserved. After all, they had majorities in Congress since winning national elections in 1994, a year into the Clinton administration, and they had the presidency since 2000 when Bush v. Gore was decided by U.S. Supreme Court.
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