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When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
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6/30/11
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As has been the case for decades, there are more career opportunities for those with college degrees than those without. The Great Recession of 2007-09 proved that point. While the unemployment rate for those without university degrees soared into the double digits, it remained below 5 percent — full employment — for those with a college education, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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6/23/11
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While we support our Fire Department and its members, we feel it’s not the right time to saddle the residents of Rockville Centre with any additional debt. The proposed $21.1 million bond to …
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6/15/11
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It says a lot of good about a community when so many private citizens come forward to volunteer their time and talent in the service of their village. The residents of Rockville Centre have much to …
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6/15/11
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Father’s Day marks not only the day the world’s supply of hideous neckwear is annually renewed, but also the midpoint of the year, give or take. Father’s Day ambles in just as most of us are packing away our New Year’s resolutions and storing them in the back of our minds for reconsideration next January.
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Chris Connolly
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6/15/11
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The summer months mean outdoor activities — going to the beach, the lake or the pool, working up a sweat on the softball diamond or the volleyball court, and cooking on the grill.
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6/10/11
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Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education members admit they made a bold move last year when they decided that students would no longer be allowed to leave the campus in their cars for lunch. It drew harsh reaction from students, and so far the results have been mixed.
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6/9/11
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In the Board of Education elections two weeks ago, six incumbents and one challenger were elected to the seven seats that were up for grabs. All of them are in it for the right reasons.
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6/2/11
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“We’re under the gun,” Chief Deputy County Executive Rob Walker told the Legislature last week during discussions about County Executive Ed Mangano’s plan for the future of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Walker was referring to the legislators, but he could have been speaking for county residents as well.
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6/2/11
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In March 2010, Washington, D.C., joined Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont in allowing same-sex marriages. Imagine that: Gay and lesbian couples can wed in our nation’s capital, but not in New York, a state long known for its progressive politics.
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5/26/11
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