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BILLY JOEL’S “MOVIN’ OUT” : NEWS IN SONG

The 2010 Census showed more and more adult children are living back home with parents.  But… There comes a time –   Billy Joel’s, “Movin’Out,” http://tinyurl.com/cantstay “You oughta know by now You can pay Uncle Sam with the overtime Is that all you get for your money? And if that’s what you have in mind…

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MOVING BACK IN—ALL GROWN UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO

“More college grads living with parents as student loan debt rises”, Ellis Henican Column, Newsday, November 13, 2011 Two recent reports from the government weren’t connected but ought to be: According to the Census Bureau, more and more 20- and 30-somethings are still living with Mom and Dad on Long Island. And student-loan debt keeps rising…

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COACH OR CARDINAL – THE STORY IS THE SAME

    The priest-sex parallels are getting harder and harder to ignore. A revered figure is suspected of abusing children. As the victims pile up and the evidence mounts, the institution responds abysmally. Instead of protecting the vulnerable and calling the cops, people in power shield themselves and look the other way. Only years later,…

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THE RIGHT PUSHES THE ENVELOPE AND VOTERS PUSH BACK

“Hold on, just because we elected some Republicans in 2010 doesn’t mean we want to turn over the idealogical store to the extremist part of the party.” – Ellis Henican In two major Election Day referendums voters came out decisively and in large numbers against right wing ideals. Have Republicans pushed too far? Listen to…

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OOPS – OPEN MIC CATCHES OBAMA AND SARKOZY COMPLAINING ABOUT ISRAEL

“It can’t be good for Israel if their very closest allies all think they’re impossible to work with.” – Ellis Henican French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a liar” in a private conversation with U.S. President Barack Obama that was accidentally broadcast to journalists at the  G20 summit in Cannes. “I cannot bear Netanyahu,…

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GOOD NEWS FOR OBAMA 2012 — “YOU CAN’T BEAT SOMEBODY WITH NOBODY”

´“In a year where the incumbant ought to be very beatable – I’m starting to wonder if the Republicans are going to be able to field a candidate that can actually beat him.” – Ellis Henican Ray Bertolino (News Director at WHPC  Radio) asked Ellis how he sees the 2012 Presidential election. Listen here to…

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IT’S HURRI-CAIN HERMAN SEASON

“Hurricane Herman’s gusts still full force”, Ellis Henican Column, Newsday, November 6, 2011 He’s Hurri-Cain Herman! Some people come and go lightly. Others have a way of leaving upheaval in their path. And then there is Herman Cain. Roaring to the front of the Republican field. Blowing away far more experienced candidates. Throwing off little tornadoes…

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