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Dear God What is That Smell?

Posted by Jeff Danner | Feb 10, 2013 | Common Science

Let me start by relating a common occurrence in my home. The scene begins with my son and me home alone. Then my wife and daughter arrive, open the door, screw up their faces in looks of disgust and announce loudly, “Dear God...

Top 10 Chic Pieces To Wear Right Now

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Feb 10, 2013 | The Fashion Plate

This may be Fashion Week in New York City, but that means Fall 2013 Collections are on the runways. And local boutique retailers have recently returned from market but many with their spring and summer fashion finds. Since...

Reject NC-House Bill 34

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 5, 2013 | The Commentators

Our newly elected governor and state legislature is hard at work. But are they solving our budget crisis, debating taxes, education, or alternative energy sources to power our state… Not entirely. House Bill 34, filed last...

Reacting to Governor McCrory's Higher Education Remarks

Posted by D.G. Martin | Feb 5, 2013 | D.G. Martin

It was as if aliens had attacked and taken over the state’s university system. At least that is how upset my university friends and faculty reacted to Governor Pat McCrory’s remarks about higher education. He said, “I...

Bananas Will Never Grow in Barrow

Posted by Jeff Danner | Feb 4, 2013 | Common Science

It was not by chance that the first two Common Science columns I published when I started this blog in 2011 were about photosynthesis. The capture of solar energy by plants is the foundation of the food chain and the ultimate...

5 Ways to Stay Focused and Motivated Until You Are Employed

Posted by Staff | Jan 31, 2013 | Columns

Dear @CallingKristin, I’ve been unemployed for over a year. I’m discouraged, depressed, and having a very hard time getting motivated to look for work. Do you have any suggestions to help me get my act together? Dear Reader,...

People's Elections in Carrboro

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 31, 2013 | The Commentators

We have an amazing opportunity in Carrboro over the next 18 months. When as many as six positions on the Board of Aldermen could be up for grabs. Beginning with the Special Election on March 19. If anyone, including your...

The Whole Nation Looks at 3 North Carolina Connected Authors

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jan 30, 2013 | D.G. Martin

Three recent books with North Carolina connections have gained national recognition. You should certainly know about them. Tim Gautreaux is widely admired in our state’s literary community. For instance, popular Hillsborough...

Countdown to Super Bowl Kick Off!

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jan 29, 2013 | The Fashion Plate

Let me guess. You’ve been invited to a Super Bowl party on Sunday…maybe even more than one. If you’re a 49ers or Ravens fan, then you’re probably going for the game watching and will be glued to the flat...

Perils of a Hyper Hygenic Existence

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jan 27, 2013 | Common Science

A clear trend in U.S. society over the last several decades is a dedicated attempt to rid our world of “germs” through increased use of antibiotics in soaps, creams, sprays, and pills. As time passes it is becoming clear that...

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