Directions at the Intersection of Change
Monday night was the chance to glimpse the future that may guide the intersection of Ephesus Church Road and Fordham Boulevard and properties along it.
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A Good “Night” Book From Another North Carolina Author
Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 27, 2013 | D.G. Martin
Think for a minute about books by North Carolina’s best writers.
Read MoreThe Rise and Fall of U.S. Infrastructure Part I: The Rise
Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 25, 2013 | Common Science
Infrastructure in the United States has fallen into a state of decay. Bridges are collapsing, roads are deteriorating, and aging sewer lines are leaking. The 2013 report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave U.S. infrastructure a grade of D+ and called for $3.6 trillion in infrastructure by 2020.
Read MoreWhy Maine?
Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 20, 2013 | D.G. Martin
Mountains and ocean coasts, all within reach.
In North Carolina, we appreciate this blessing.
Read MoreCould Caesar Eat Peanuts?
Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 19, 2013 | Common Science
I recently had the chance to read through several months of Scientific American® magazine, one on a study conducted by the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Read MoreApologize Sincerely, My Mom Told Me
Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 13, 2013 | D.G. Martin
Apologize, my mom told me. When you hurt somebody’s feelings, she said, apologize, even if they misunderstood or even if you didn’t mean it the way they took it.
Read MoreThe Caterpillar Effect
Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 11, 2013 | Common Science
Last week my wife and I were in St. Martin and went to a butterfly farm where I learned something new.
Read MoreJulius Chambers — Gratitude and Memories
Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 6, 2013 | D.G. Martin
The death of Charlotte civil rights lawyer Julius Chambers gives us the opportunity and the responsibility to reflect upon his importance as a public figure.
Read MoreSomething is Rotten in the Province of Alberta
Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 5, 2013 | Common Science
The oil sands in Alberta are pretty much what they sound like, oil mixed with sand and a variety of other impurities.
Read MoreBernie Reeves: In Defense of DG Martin
Posted by Staff | Aug 4, 2013 | Guest Column
DG made a mistake and deserves criticism. But I fear the Right is in danger of engaging in the same tactics as the Left when they resort to hyperbole.
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