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The Saudi Arabia of Denial

Posted by Jeff Danner | Oct 20, 2011 | Common Science

“The United States is the Saudi Arabia of coal.” This claim has become routine for presidential candidates, including Rudy Giuliani, Rick Perry, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. There is some truth to this statement. The...

To The Editor: James Barrett School Board

Posted by The Commentators | Oct 19, 2011 | The Commentators

As I’ve gotten to know James Barrett and where he stands on the issues facing Chapel HIll-Carrboro schools, several things stand out. I know of his background working with Justice United on their education agenda. I know...

Autumn reading suggestions from North Carolina Bookwatch

Posted by D.G. Martin | Oct 17, 2011 | D.G. Martin

It is reading time again. So, courtesy of UNC-TV’s North Carolina Bookwatch, I have some autumn reading (and early Christmas gift) suggestions for your consideration. Charles Frazier’s new book “Nightwoods” will be on this...

Entropy and the Local Economy

Posted by Jeff Danner | Oct 16, 2011 | Common Science

Entropy is a word that is used far more often than it is understood. But if you want to understand how manufacturing activities drive economic growth differently than service functions, you need to understand entropy. So to get...

Sparks' new book is good news for the East

Posted by D.G. Martin | Oct 10, 2011 | D.G. Martin

The launch of a North Carolina author’s book this week will give economic development in eastern North Carolina a nice boost. New Bern’s Nicholas Sparks’s “The Best of Me” made its way on to the bestseller lists before its...

The Flu: Epilogue

Posted by Jeff Danner | Oct 9, 2011 | Common Science

I intended to move away from the flu after 3 weeks, but decided I left some things unsaid. Long, long ago, when I was applying for college, I wanted to study either history or chemical engineering. That may sound like and odd...

Fall Fashion Dilemma

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Oct 7, 2011 | The Fashion Plate

Fall is officially in the air; just step outside at night for a taste! A fan favorite for sure, fall means pumpkin patches, football frenzies, fairs & festivals and to-die-for temperatures. Those of us lucky enough to live...

A smaller glass, filled to the top

Posted by D.G. Martin | Oct 3, 2011 | D.G. Martin

Why does Cold Mountain’s Charles Frazier’s new book make me think about the joys of dining at a popular restaurant in Carrboro near Chapel Hill? Read on, and when I explain, you will understand why I think the new book,...

Flu Season Primer Part III: The Flu

Posted by Jeff Danner | Oct 2, 2011 | Common Science

This week’s entry brings us to the conclusion of my three part series on the flu. If you want to start at the beginning here are the links for Part I and Part II. The flu, with its predictable yearly visits, has become so...

Is Perry 'Roast' in North Carolina?

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 27, 2011 | D.G. Martin

“After what he said about our barbecue, he is a dead duck in North Carolina.” A Democrat was celebrating the report that Texas Governor Rick Perry once made a disparaging remark about our favorite food. According to a news...

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