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Both Stan and I missed the opportunity to post on the passing of Tom Petty. We each thought the other would offer a better commentary.
Both Stan and I missed the opportunity to post on the passing of Tom Petty. We each thought the other would offer a better commentary.
 
Two East Carolina University (ECU) faculty members were recently inducted as fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
Two East Carolina University (ECU) faculty members were recently inducted as fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
 
First-generation students are defined broadly (neither parent has completed a four-year degree) or narrowly (neither parent has any postsecondary education)
First-generation students are defined broadly (neither parent has completed a four-year degree) or narrowly (neither parent has any postsecondary education)
 
I can't remember far enough back when Fats Domino's music was not part of my musical landscape. Granted I was only 10 years old when Fats released his first album in 1955.
I can't remember far enough back when Fats Domino's music was not part of my musical landscape. Granted I was only 10 years old when Fats released his first album in 1955.
 
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
 
A mystery shipwreck exhibited outside Nags Head Town Hall has a new sign thanks to East Carolina University art students
A mystery shipwreck exhibited outside Nags Head Town Hall has a new sign thanks to East Carolina University art students
 
On Thursday, former President George W. Bush spoke at the "Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In The World" event in New York.
On Thursday, former President George W. Bush spoke at the "Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In The World" event in New York.
 
I am somewhat sensitive to the "a soldier" reference in most of the news articles. The result is now that we are embroiled in a donnybrook over the death of someone who is now being referred to in almost every account as "a soldier."
I am somewhat sensitive to the "a soldier" reference in most of the news articles. The result is now that we are embroiled in a donnybrook over the death of someone who is now being referred to in almost every account as "a soldier."
 
At this inexorable point for the Trump / Republican / Conservative hating core Democrats, those lower than a worm's wiener in a wagon rut, they have breached a plane of intolerance once barricaded by the societal wall of common decency.
At this inexorable point for the Trump / Republican / Conservative hating core Democrats, those lower than a worm's wiener in a wagon rut, they have breached a plane of intolerance once barricaded by the societal wall of common decency.
 
If you will bear with me, I will try to bring this post to a point. Memory triggers of past events are often disturbing, but they don't always have to be regardless of what the Google says.
If you will bear with me, I will try to bring this post to a point. Memory triggers of past events are often disturbing, but they don't always have to be regardless of what the Google says.
 
North Carolina is teeming with new business owners, some of whom not yet old enough for middle school
North Carolina is teeming with new business owners, some of whom not yet old enough for middle school
 
Photos of the Week: Early October
 
Country singer Jason Aldean rejected an invitation to play for survivors of and first responders to the mass shooting in Las Vegas - but then turned around and appeared on Saturday Night Live
Country singer Jason Aldean rejected an invitation to play for survivors of and first responders to the mass shooting in Las Vegas - but then turned around and appeared on Saturday Night Live
 
North Carolina is betting on an expensive project to increase consumer spending in a small area of the state, and this time it's starting with a $6 million down payment
North Carolina is betting on an expensive project to increase consumer spending in a small area of the state, and this time it's starting with a $6 million down payment
 
State Rep. Ted Davis, R-New Hanover, bucked conservative critics who strenuously objected to making a $30-million taxpayer subsidy to Hollywood a permanent annual state allocation
State Rep. Ted Davis, R-New Hanover, bucked conservative critics who strenuously objected to making a $30-million taxpayer subsidy to Hollywood a permanent annual state allocation
 
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
Many of the comments in this series are nothing more than random thoughts on various issues that I have still to clarify in my mind. I usually use the written form to set out my thoughts and then try to debunk or reinforce my beliefs (biases) with some research.
 
A tower crane carried the final beam of the new East Carolina University student center to its destination under a beautiful blue, fall sky on Oct. 4
A tower crane carried the final beam of the new East Carolina University student center to its destination under a beautiful blue, fall sky on Oct. 4
 
Today long-time businessman and conservative Republican party leader Keith Kidwell announced his candidacy for NC House 79th District
Today long-time businessman and conservative Republican party leader Keith Kidwell announced his candidacy for NC House 79th District
 
The Dashwood sisters are still finding their balance in this adaptation to Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," which opened Sept. 28 in McGinnis Theatre at East Carolina University
The Dashwood sisters are still finding their balance in this adaptation to Jane Austen's "Sense and Sensibility," which opened Sept. 28 in McGinnis Theatre at East Carolina University
 
Two years ago, East Carolina University psychiatrist Vivek Anand documented adolescent use of and opinions on electronic cigarettes
Two years ago, East Carolina University psychiatrist Vivek Anand documented adolescent use of and opinions on electronic cigarettes
 
The Legends Football League, formerly known as the Lingerie Football League, responded to the NFL this week by announcing that they stand for the national anthem because the sacrifices made by American heroes are "far too sacred" to protest.
The Legends Football League, formerly known as the Lingerie Football League, responded to the NFL this week by announcing that they stand for the national anthem because the sacrifices made by American heroes are "far too sacred" to protest.
 
In Honor of the 230th Anniversary of the US Constitution, and also to help promote Brion McClanahan's latest book, HOW ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCREWED UP AMERICA, I wanted to post this important History Lesson.
In Honor of the 230th Anniversary of the US Constitution, and also to help promote Brion McClanahan's latest book, HOW ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCREWED UP AMERICA, I wanted to post this important History Lesson.
 
The first time Brooke Butler visited N.C. State University, her eyes opened up to a new part of North Carolina
The first time Brooke Butler visited N.C. State University, her eyes opened up to a new part of North Carolina
 
And come September, it's a match made in heaven - hog heaven, that is
And come September, it's a match made in heaven - hog heaven, that is
 
Millions of people in the U.S. take statins, a class of drugs prescribed to lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease and other health problems
Millions of people in the U.S. take statins, a class of drugs prescribed to lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease and other health problems
 
A new online program launched this semester by ECU's College of Nursing is poised to help the region address its shortage of mental health care professionals
A new online program launched this semester by ECU's College of Nursing is poised to help the region address its shortage of mental health care professionals
 
Students can have a rewarding career if they embrace their artistic skills, and Arts of the Pamlico will show them the wide variety of opportunities available when they stick with their paintbrush or theatrical talents
Students can have a rewarding career if they embrace their artistic skills, and Arts of the Pamlico will show them the wide variety of opportunities available when they stick with their paintbrush or theatrical talents
 
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Monday joined the Governor's Highway Safety Program, law enforcement agencies, and first responders in urging parents to make sure their children are secured in a child safety seat when they're riding in a car.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Monday joined the Governor's Highway Safety Program, law enforcement agencies, and first responders in urging parents to make sure their children are secured in a child safety seat when they're riding in a car.
 
The NFL has one heck of a double standard when it comes to free speech, as was abundantly illustrated on Sunday.
 
The recent hurricane Irma reminded me of one of the now primitive techniques we used during 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
The recent hurricane Irma reminded me of one of the now primitive techniques we used during 1968-1969 in Vietnam.
 
Two National Science Foundation grants totaling almost $1.6 million will help East Carolina University's College of Education improve undergraduate science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education and introduce computational thinking to schoolchildren in rural areas
Two National Science Foundation grants totaling almost $1.6 million will help East Carolina University's College of Education improve undergraduate science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, education and introduce computational thinking to schoolchildren in rural areas
 
An East Carolina University doctoral student in clinical health psychology has secured one of eight national grants from the Heart Rhythm Society to screen area residents for atrial fibrillation (AFib) and stroke risk using smartphone electrocardiogram (ECG) technology
An East Carolina University doctoral student in clinical health psychology has secured one of eight national grants from the Heart Rhythm Society to screen area residents for atrial fibrillation (AFib) and stroke risk using smartphone electrocardiogram (ECG) technology
 
The U.S. House of Representatives just took a knife to funding for the federal civil asset forfeiture program - a move that could help protect innocent North Carolinians and their property
The U.S. House of Representatives just took a knife to funding for the federal civil asset forfeiture program - a move that could help protect innocent North Carolinians and their property
 
So, I visited Berkeley last night. And it was terrific.
 
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