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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...

Men's Merry Must-Haves

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Dec 14, 2012 | The Fashion Plate

To kick-off the holiday soiree season style card The Fashion Plate featured a short list of Merry-Must Haves featuring burgundy, sparkle and statement pieces. Ladies, got you covered! Guys, now it’s time to throw some...

Fiscal Cliff

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 12, 2012 | The Commentators

I was very fortunate to receive an invitation to visit the White House last Thursday. I was among a delegation of 40 community leaders from across the state of North Carolina who were asked to join in a conversation with the...

Carrboro, 'Establishment' and Itch

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 11, 2012 | The Commentators

This is Geoff Gilson. A vacancy will soon be opening on the Carrboro Board of Aldermen. My mind turns to matters of political ‘establishment,’ the righteousness of challenge in a community, and what makes me itchy. Now....

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