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D.G.'S Mini-N.C. Almanac — Updated For 2013

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jan 3, 2013 | D.G. Martin

When the 2013 edition of one my very favorite books, “The World Almanac and Book of Facts,” arrived on the bookshelves the other day, it reminded me that it has been several years since I updated my mini-state...

Handicapped Parking

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 2, 2013 | The Commentators

Let there be no question, this guy was in a hurry. He whipped into the parking place nearest the entrance of Harris Teeter, jumped out of his luxury SUV, flung the driver’s door shut and strode majestically into the store. He...

Common Science: The Year In Review

Posted by Jeff Danner | Dec 31, 2012 | Common Science

Year two of Common Science has come to a close. Thanks for your support, you interesting questions and comments and your Facebook “Likes.” The year began with a four-part series called Chapelboro 2050 and finished with the...

Bling in the New Year…

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Dec 27, 2012 | The Fashion Plate

The countdown begins! Whether it’s watching the acorn descend in downtown Raleigh or viewing the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your couch, the pressure is on to find a way to memorably send off 2012 and...

OFA Stay Engaged

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 27, 2012 | The Commentators

I want to talk to everyone who put their hard work into President Obama’s re-election campaign and is now feeling a little worn out and a little disappointed that we lost in North Carolina. You need to stay involved. The Obama...

NC Democrats – Following a Lead and Finding a Leader

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 24, 2012 | D.G. Martin

How are the North Carolina Democratic Party and the National Republican Party alike? That is easy. Both lost elections this fall and do not know what to do about it. It is particularly humiliating for North Carolina Democrats....

This Season – How Do We Bring It All Together?

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 20, 2012 | D.G. Martin

How do we put it all together at this time every year? Christmas. That is what I am thinking about. We are used to it of course. It almost seems natural. But it is not. We have just done it this way forever. We are on...

Gray-Little

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 20, 2012 | The Commentators

This is Raleigh Mann. If the university’s chancellor search committee is looking for a proven administrator, teacher, researcher, innovator, and motivator, I have an excellent candidate in mind, someone who excels at all of...

North Carolina Books For Last Minute Gifts

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 17, 2012 | D.G. Martin

Just in time for holiday giving, here are some good ideas about a variety of North Carolina related books, one or two of which might be perfect for a last minute gift. But first a bit of news about UNC-TV’s North Carolina...

The Lesson of Nylons

Posted by Jeff Danner | Dec 16, 2012 | Common Science

Peruse any recent media report on the need for economic development, be it local, state, or national, and you will almost certainly find a call for the creation of more manufacturing jobs. Unfortunately, after expressing the...

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