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The basket of lost trust

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 4, 2012 | D.G. Martin

What does a lesson learned from a Mecklenburg County district court judge many years ago and a recent experience of Duke Energy have to do with this year’s presidential election? Trust. It has been almost 45 years since a brand...

West Nile Virus

Posted by Jeff Danner | Sep 3, 2012 | Common Science

So far in 2012 in there have been over 1000 reported cases of West Nile Virus in the U.S. which have resulted in over 40 deaths. The graphic at the top of the page from the CDC shows the locations of the confirmed 2012 cases...

Can Latin fried chicken beat your mama's?

Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 31, 2012 | D.G. Martin

“Nothing says ‘South’ more than fried chicken,” says Sandra Gutierrez, who was born in the U.S., grew up in Guatemala, and now lives in Cary. She is author of “The New Southern-Latino Table: Recipes That Bring Together the Bold...

Life is Not About Money, But About People

Posted by The Commentators | Aug 31, 2012 | The Commentators

While I respect Dr. Thorp as Chancellor, I was very frustrated listening to his interview regarding the Northside community, a traditional African-American part of Chapel Hill. He seemed to be on the side of the African...

Countdown To Kickoff Begins!

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Aug 30, 2012 | The Fashion Plate

Carolina fans are preparing for the first home football game of the season this Labor Day weekend. Hosting a tailgate party or invited to one? I’ve found some fabulous game day tailgating accessories for Tar Heel fanatics. ...

Duke-Progress Merger: A Net Public Soaking?

Posted by The Commentators | Aug 29, 2012 | The Commentators

NC WARN has long opposed Duke Energy’s takeover of Progress Energy for a host of reasons. Foremost is that the merger would strengthen Duke’s business model of using climate-wrecking fossil fuels for decades to come – while...

Paul Ryan: Romney's "Seer Stone"

Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 27, 2012 | D.G. Martin

“It doesn’t make any difference.” That seems to be the one thing that TV and other media political prognosticators agree on these days. When the impact of Mitt Romney’s selection of Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate...

The Science Behind WCHL, Your News, Talk, and FM Station

Posted by Jeff Danner | Aug 26, 2012 | Common Science

Tuesday, August 28, 2012, is a big day for WCHL with the launch of FM broadcasting on 97.9. To honor this new phase in the station’s history, here is your Common Science® review of AM and FM radio waves. Let’s start with some...

Building Grassroots Support Against The Death Penalty

Posted by The Commentators | Aug 23, 2012 | The Commentators

This is Steve Dear. And this is a call to action. North Carolina has just begun its seventh year without an execution. During these years, the overall murder rate has declined significantly. With your involvement it is possible...

A Wilmington widow’s secret mission in World War II Washington

Posted by D.G. Martin | Aug 23, 2012 | D.G. Martin

It is 1942. German spies are operating at the New York ports. Sicilian dockworkers, maybe connected to the Mafia, want to help the USA. Louise Pearlie, a young widow from Wilmington, becomes the contact person and more. Louise...

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