Editorial: Think Locally

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Editorial: Think Locally

Written by Cory Twibell Friday, 19 October 2012 00:00

As campaign managers across the country head in to the home stretch, we can expect the usual onslaught of street signs and television ads popping up in the area.

But are a few colorful slabs of cardboard or fleeting bumper stickers enough to influence an election? Probably not, but with this upcoming vote election being a presidential election year traditionally means that more voters will take to the polls, and in turn, more votes will be cast for local elections than in years when a president isn’t being decided.

At a recent meet the candidates’ forum, one incumbent presented a great argument for undecided voters or potential non-voters. The candidate said that because this is a presidential election year, plenty of voters who otherwise wouldn’t be at the polls will be making decisions based on party affiliation or even simply on a whim.

After you’ve made up your mind between Obama and Romney, take a look at local elected officials, their challengers and what they stand for – these are the people who will have the most noticeable impact on our communities following Nov. 6.

- C.T.

News

The Future Is Now

Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00

ZZ Top breaks 9-year recording hiatus with Rick Rubin-produced effort

For most of the ’80s, ZZ Top was an inescapable presence thanks to a plethora of videos, often times containing underdog storylines revolving around gorgeous gals, a 1933 Ford hotrod and the hirsute threesome serving as a Greek chorus of cool to the aggrieved protagonist. But amidst all the bells and whistles, the most impressive feat pulled off by this Texas power trio was using 1983’s Eliminator to adapt its bluesy hard rock boogie sound and modernize it with synthesizers and drum machines sans any kind of artistic compromising.

Sports

Okinawan Karate Celebrates 10 Years

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Westbury Okinawan Karate recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary of coming to the Westbury Recreation Center. Since then, the dojo has trained 250 students, ages six and up, in the art of karate with the style of traditional Okinawan ShorinRyu Shidokan.

Founded by sensei John Power, the classes seek to instill the confidence and strength needed to obtain success in everyday life.

“A lot of kids are lacking confidence,” said Power. “We let them practice leadership in the class and this contributes to their confidence.