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It's Not Obdurate Stupidity (Response to "Common Science")

Posted by The Commentators | Sep 12, 2011 | The Commentators

This T.W.O. Cents Column is in response to”It’s a Theory That’s Out There” – from Common Science, by Jeff Danner. You ask what people, and especially politicians, mean when they say “no”...

I Wanna Be a RepliKate

Posted by Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

I know a lot of people in England think the Royals are obsolete. But I love them. Scratch that – I love Kate Middleton. Er, Duchess Catherine. Whatever. She is transforming the style of the twentysomething for the better,...

Fantasy Football Tips: Week 1 of the NFL Regular Season

Posted by Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Well folks, it is finally here-the beginning of the NFL regular season. Fans everywhere are filled with anticipation as NFL teams get set to debut new players, coaches, and systems acquired in the offseason with hopes of...

What do Candlelight, Dessert, and Woody Durham Have in Common?

Posted by Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Well, on September 23rd, the Triangle Radio Reading Service is honoring Woody Durham, “The Voice of the Tarheels,” at its “Dining by Candlelight: Dessert in the Dark” fundraiser. The Triangle Radio Reading Service (TRRS)...

Unrestrained Joy

Posted by Staff | Sep 9, 2011 | Uncategorized

Something happens when your kids go back to school. Your life, if you’re a stay-at-home mom or dad, becomes a conveyor belt. You, your kids get up, eat, they leave for school, you restore your house to some sort of order,...

Hush Your Mouth!

Posted by Staff | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncategorized

“Girlfriend, you won’t believe what I just heard. Don’t tell anybody, but …” How many of us thrive on hearing the ‘dirt’ about others? It’s called gossip and man, oh, man can it be fun to be the first to know. The down side is...

Five Hassle-Free Ways to Save Money

Posted by Staff | Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized

Recently I had award winning author Laura Adams, aka “Money Girl” on the Art of Potential show to share easy ways to maximize your hard earned money. She authors the top-rated Money Girl podcast that has been downloaded over 10...

True Community in a Transient Town

Posted by The Commentators | Sep 6, 2011 | The Commentators

Though I’ve been in the Chapel Hill area for over 25 years, I only began getting involved in the community a few years ago when I attended “Leadership Chapel Hill” through the Chamber of Commerce. I thoroughly enjoyed that...

It's Not Your Grandmother's Etiquette

Posted by Staff | Sep 6, 2011 | Uncategorized

“Well, honey, my grandmama always told me that a lady only offers the tips of her fang-gahs to shake hands with a gentleman.” The woman gently lifted her manicured fingers and held them mid-air to demonstrate her point to me....

September 11: Remembering what we thought and wrote back then

Posted by D.G. Martin | Sep 6, 2011 | D.G. Martin

Ten years ago, what were we thinking? Here is what I wrote in September 2001: War. War. War. What is it about this word that excites us, that unifies us, that puts aside at least for a moment our selfish preoccupation with...

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