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The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
The Lorax: It is a film for the ages ... well, at least for all ages under the age of eight.
 
In an abstract world, we tend to believe what we are told. But, is that the end of it?? Or should our "belief" be tempered by what we observe in the real world??
In an abstract world, we tend to believe what we are told. But, is that the end of it?? Or should our "belief" be tempered by what we observe in the real world??
 
We recently published an article about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It stirred up a ruckus, all the way to Sen. Richard Burr's office.
We recently published an article about the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). It stirred up a ruckus, all the way to Sen. Richard Burr's office.
 
Mr. Frank Felix Kwiatkowski, age 80, a resident of Sterling House, Greenville, died Friday, March 23, 2012.
Mr. Frank Felix Kwiatkowski, age 80, a resident of Sterling House, Greenville, died Friday, March 23, 2012.
 
Sharon Waters Spruill, a resident of 585 Cedar Acre Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Sharon Waters Spruill, a resident of 585 Cedar Acre Drive, Chocowinity, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Mrs. Clara Ruth Miller DeHoog, age 85, a resident of Plymouth, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Grantsboro.
Mrs. Clara Ruth Miller DeHoog, age 85, a resident of Plymouth, died Friday, March 23, 2012, at Grantsbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Grantsboro.
 
Ms. Dorothy Lewis, formerly of Jamesville, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern.
Ms. Dorothy Lewis, formerly of Jamesville, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Carolina East Medical Center, New Bern.
 
Because I am a conservative, I naturally come at this with the view that Government rarely does anything well. However, many of the decisions made by local government go beyond just not doing the task well. Some are complete failures worthy of a "Golden Fleece".
Because I am a conservative, I naturally come at this with the view that Government rarely does anything well. However, many of the decisions made by local government go beyond just not doing the task well. Some are complete failures worthy of a "Golden Fleece".
 
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."

Hugo

 
Director Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Brian Selznick's "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" into the fantastic film "Hugo" was a brilliant stroke of passion for the edgy director of quite a few gritty, pathologically viotent films, such as: "Mean Streets," "Taxi Driver," "Raging Bull" and "Goodfellas."
 
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
The pre-K teacher involved in the "chicken nuggets" incident in Hoke County changed her version of what happened after undergoing three separate interrogations. Margaret Maynor was brought to tears in the third session. She submitted her resignation soon after.
 
How much does your liberty mean to you? The time has come to stand up for your children and grandchildren.
How much does your liberty mean to you? The time has come to stand up for your children and grandchildren.
 
After public outcry over the suspension and resignation of the preschool teacher involved in the nationally reported "chicken nugget" incident, and pressure from a state lawmaker to reinstate her, the Hoke County Board of Education released her personnel file and other documents March 19.
After public outcry over the suspension and resignation of the preschool teacher involved in the nationally reported "chicken nugget" incident, and pressure from a state lawmaker to reinstate her, the Hoke County Board of Education released her personnel file and other documents March 19.
 
Mrs. Christine Deans Moore of 4574 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Christine Deans Moore of 4574 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at her home.
 
Mrs. Iris Alice Norman Spear, 66, a resident of 105 Grace Court, Chocowinity, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Iris Alice Norman Spear, 66, a resident of 105 Grace Court, Chocowinity, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Mrs. Hettie Louise Merrick, 88, a resident of 225 Juniper Bay Road, Swan Quarter, died Monday, March 19, 2012.
Mrs. Hettie Louise Merrick, 88, a resident of 225 Juniper Bay Road, Swan Quarter, died Monday, March 19, 2012.
 
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
Actor / Director Clint Eastwood has once again told a story that is worth every minute of the 116 minutes of runtime it took to another of his well told tales.
 
Iredell County commissioners unanimously found wanting a proposal to build a $452 million, 25-mile commuter rail line from the center of Charlotte through Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson, to a termination point near Mooresville.
Iredell County commissioners unanimously found wanting a proposal to build a $452 million, 25-mile commuter rail line from the center of Charlotte through Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson, to a termination point near Mooresville.
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
"If you would understand anything," wrote Aristotle, "observe its beginning and its development." Without a solid grounding in the history of our state, North Carolinians cannot hope to chart the right course for the future.
"If you would understand anything," wrote Aristotle, "observe its beginning and its development." Without a solid grounding in the history of our state, North Carolinians cannot hope to chart the right course for the future.
 
Dan Forest, Republican candidate for NC Lt. Governor, tonight won the Wake County GOP straw poll held at the Wake County GOP convention in Raleigh.
Dan Forest, Republican candidate for NC Lt. Governor, tonight won the Wake County GOP straw poll held at the Wake County GOP convention in Raleigh.
 
I am asking that you join us in electing current House Representative Norman Sanderson to the North Carolina Senate.
I am asking that you join us in electing current House Representative Norman Sanderson to the North Carolina Senate.
 
Mr. Leonard Lee Liverman, 78, a resident of 193 Foreman Lane, Belhaven, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Leonard Lee Liverman, 78, a resident of 193 Foreman Lane, Belhaven, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his home.
 
Mrs. Christine Deans Moore, a resident of 4574 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Christine Deans Moore, a resident of 4574 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at her home.
 
Mrs. Alice Norman Spear, 66, a resident of Chocowinity, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
Mrs. Alice Norman Spear, 66, a resident of Chocowinity, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Vidant Beaufort Hospital.
 
Sharon Waters Spruill, a resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
Sharon Waters Spruill, a resident of Chocowinity, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville.
 
Not long ago, a blogger wrote: "Recently, my Biology teacher threw a bible across the classroom! Not that I am a Christian, but that's not how you treat other people's religion.
Not long ago, a blogger wrote: "Recently, my Biology teacher threw a bible across the classroom! Not that I am a Christian, but that's not how you treat other people's religion.
 
If current trends continue, the official unemployment rate may have fallen into the single-digits, but few North Carolinians will feel ebullient about the economy.
If current trends continue, the official unemployment rate may have fallen into the single-digits, but few North Carolinians will feel ebullient about the economy.
 
Monday night (3-19-12) was a very special occasion. "An evening with Tommy Thompson". In fact it was so special that he was the only one on the program.
Monday night (3-19-12) was a very special occasion. "An evening with Tommy Thompson". In fact it was so special that he was the only one on the program.
 
North Carolina sheriffs worry that President Obama's proposed 2013 budget would defund an effective initiative to combat illegal immigration while expanding another program some critics blast as more like amnesty than enforcement.
North Carolina sheriffs worry that President Obama's proposed 2013 budget would defund an effective initiative to combat illegal immigration while expanding another program some critics blast as more like amnesty than enforcement.
 
he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
he session was essentially divisible into two parts. The first was a more or less roundtable discussion of "what do you see the needs to be" and the second part was a presentation by Todd Davis with Mosley Architects.
 
State and local government in North Carolina is a massive enterprise that spends tens of billions of tax dollars a year and employs hundreds of thousands of people, either directly as public employees or indirectly as vendors or contractors.
State and local government in North Carolina is a massive enterprise that spends tens of billions of tax dollars a year and employs hundreds of thousands of people, either directly as public employees or indirectly as vendors or contractors.
 
Mr. Byron Woodward Franklin, 90, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Mr. Byron Woodward Franklin, 90, a resident of Bath, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
 
Kay Frances Sutton Barbour, 74, a resident of 511 Turkey Trot 1 Road, Washington, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at her home.
Kay Frances Sutton Barbour, 74, a resident of 511 Turkey Trot 1 Road, Washington, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at her home.
 
Mr. Leonard Lee Liverman, 78, a resident of 193 Foreman Lane, Belhaven, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his home.
Mr. Leonard Lee Liverman, 78, a resident of 193 Foreman Lane, Belhaven, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at his home.
 
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