In the end, they ate their boots. They were, after all, fashioned from animal hide, and, once boiled . . .
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10/23/14
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The Ebola epidemic in West Africa has claimed more than 2,300 victims. There are close to 4,500 known cases, and they are no longer isolated to West Africa. So far in the U.S. as I write . . .
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10/23/14
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First, a warning and an invitation: This column is a rant. Please join in the diatribe online at www.liherald.com, under Opinions. Thank you.
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9/18/14
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The observance of the anniversary of Sept. 11 is meant to be a reminder of a tragedy of the past. But with all the terrorist activities going on around the world, the 9/11 remembrance is a continuing wake-up call for America in these frightening times.
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9/11/14
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The summer theater season is heating up on our local stages once again.
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By Karen Bloom
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7/23/14
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Their faces tell the story. Look at the newspaper photographs published last week of Dick Cheney and Barack Obama.
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6/26/14
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In 1992, Democrats around the country cruised to victory with a simple campaign slogan: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Now, this November, Republicans are looking to recapture that spirit with the slogan, “It’s Obamacare, stupid.”
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5/8/14
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When it comes to challenging students, the Valley Stream Central High School District is on the ball. That’s what the Washington Post says, which again has ranked the community’s three high schools on a nationwide list.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/23/14
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Just in time for Mother’s Day - two plays about mothers. Both "Raisin in the Sun" and "Mothers and Sons" feature mothers and their relationships with their children. Both also feature celebrities. …
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4/22/14
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Twenty states have passed laws allowing patients to access medical marijuana. Right now, New York state is exploring its options . . .
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2/21/14
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