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Getting Ready for the Summer with SPF

Posted by Jeff Danner | May 7, 2012 | Common Science

With summer weather and abundant sunshine looming, I thought I’d delve into the mysteries of the sun protection factor (SPF) which appears on all bottles of sunscreen. Before I get into the details, I’d like to share my...

The last three inhabitants of Yaupon Island

Posted by D.G. Martin | May 3, 2012 | D.G. Martin

What do North Carolina pirates and the daughter of Thomas Jefferson’s vice president have in common? They are both an important part of North Carolina author Michael Parker’s recent book, “The Watery Part of the World.” Aaron...

Everything Changes Next Week…Unless We Stop Amendment One

Posted by The Commentators | May 3, 2012 | The Commentators

I’m a Chapel Hill resident, and I’ve got something to say. Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, and a number of other towns around the state offer domestic partnerships. That ends next week. Unmarried heterosexual couples, and...

Amendment One to Obama's rescue

Posted by D.G. Martin | Apr 30, 2012 | D.G. Martin

Amendment One. Whether it wins or loses, the effort to defeat it could be a crucial factor in a successful outcome for the Obama campaign in North Carolina this fall. Prospects for the effort to defeat the proposed marriage...

Pam Hemminger for Open County Leadership

Posted by The Commentators | Apr 30, 2012 | The Commentators

County government matters, and many of us pay close attention to the decisions that impact schools, economic development and critical county services for public health and safety. In that context, we encourage District 1 voters...

Water Part V: When Oil and Water Mix

Posted by Jeff Danner | Apr 30, 2012 | Common Science

April 24 was the one-year anniversary for Common Science. I’ve covered a wide variety of topics including, lightning, cells phones, bananas, and even neodymium. The topic I have touched on the most has been the impending...

Hillsborough author’s book is 'superior' to 'The Help'

Posted by D.G. Martin | Apr 28, 2012 | D.G. Martin

“…‘The Dry Grass of August’ is a superior book to ‘The Help,’ even if it doesn’t sell three million copies.” So writes Christina Bucher in the North Carolina Literary Review about “The Dry Grass of August.” Hillsborough’s...

Support and Protect Diversity

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

You probably already know that it takes a village to raise a child. But did you know that the Chapel Hill Carrboro City School District is recommending turning one of its best known and best loved little villages, Frank Porter...

Kindergarten Parents: Register for Chinese by May 31

Posted by The Commentators | Apr 26, 2012 | The Commentators

If you are a parent of a rising kindergarten parent in the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district, please note that CHCCS is still accepting applications to the outstanding and innovative Chinese dual language...

Turn Them Down Carolina Flats

Posted by The Commentators | Apr 24, 2012 | The Commentators

Monday night, the Town Council will be reviewing a request to re-zone the corner of MLK/Historic Airport Road and Estes Drive. The project, named “Carolina Flats,” proposes to develop this tract of land with a four...

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