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A review of Music, Movie, Life or Politics, You be the judge. Back in 1963 when I was a hopeless romantic, I saw a movie that told me all I needed to know about life.

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A review of Music, Movie, Life or Politics, You be the judge. Back in 1963 when I was a hopeless romantic, I saw a movie that told me all I needed to know about life.
 
Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
Earlier in the week, outside of the Legislative Building, a joint announcement revealing farmland preservation funding around North Carolina's military bases was illuminated
 
Some students will have special cords draped around their necks this week as they graduate
Some students will have special cords draped around their necks this week as they graduate
 
The battle to preserve the state's certificate-of-need laws is about to get personal
 
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
 
Legendary NC SPIN moderator and executive producer Tom Campbell received the Order of the Henry Clay Oak Monday, May 1.
Legendary NC SPIN moderator and executive producer Tom Campbell received the Order of the Henry Clay Oak Monday, May 1.
 
If you got this far and think that Willie is dead, he is still alive. (as of April 30, 2017 6:30 AM) This is an album review and not an obituary.
If you got this far and think that Willie is dead, he is still alive. (as of April 30, 2017 6:30 AM) This is an album review and not an obituary.
 
Since March, Bill Booth can be seen around the county with his John Deere tractor, plowing up fields for community gardens.
Since March, Bill Booth can be seen around the county with his John Deere tractor, plowing up fields for community gardens.
 
Apparently, one of the best ways to start an argument over music is to discuss the inter-personal relationships of the various members of The Band.
Apparently, one of the best ways to start an argument over music is to discuss the inter-personal relationships of the various members of The Band.
 
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
 
Three parties are claiming that energy from the 60 megawatt Summit Farms Solar project in Currituck County will offset a portion of their "carbon footprint": the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Boston Medical Center, and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation
Three parties are claiming that energy from the 60 megawatt Summit Farms Solar project in Currituck County will offset a portion of their "carbon footprint": the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Boston Medical Center, and the Post Office Square Redevelopment Corporation
 
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
 
Three day exhibit at North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer N.C. first.
 
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
I have a growing collection of images, the vast majority of which are in North Carolina, that I am now offering for sale in a limited edition format, which, as most of you know, means that I will sell a certain number of prints, and then the reproductions for that image end for perpetuity.
 
We are right on the cusp of a mile race but have only completed the first 100 yards (days), so it may be a bit premature to declare a winner. But what do I know, I had to quit sports and go to work and they may have altered the course length since 1960.
We are right on the cusp of a mile race but have only completed the first 100 yards (days), so it may be a bit premature to declare a winner. But what do I know, I had to quit sports and go to work and they may have altered the course length since 1960.
 
An effort to raise the number of barrels North Carolina's craft brewers can produce before they have to procure a distributor has failed
An effort to raise the number of barrels North Carolina's craft brewers can produce before they have to procure a distributor has failed
 
Five students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's basic law enforcement training on April 20, 2017
Five students graduated from Beaufort County Community College's basic law enforcement training on April 20, 2017
 
Liberal /Socialists don't know what to think about governing our Republic's government unless it is spelled out for them in Simple talking points.
Liberal /Socialists don't know what to think about governing our Republic's government unless it is spelled out for them in Simple talking points.
 
While one might wonder what is the patriotic purpose, if any, of the modern Democrat party, there is no doubt that today's Democrat is more concerned about the process.
While one might wonder what is the patriotic purpose, if any, of the modern Democrat party, there is no doubt that today's Democrat is more concerned about the process.
 
The obstructionists and obstructionists must stop and for the good of the country, they need to give President Trump a chance to make government accountable and workable again.
The obstructionists and obstructionists must stop and for the good of the country, they need to give President Trump a chance to make government accountable and workable again.
 
The Insider reported recently about a Fiscal Research Division analysis showing the Senate’s “Billion Dollar Middle Class Tax Cut” would lead to $600 million shortfalls in three of the next five years
The Insider reported recently about a Fiscal Research Division analysis showing the Senate’s “Billion Dollar Middle Class Tax Cut” would lead to $600 million shortfalls in three of the next five years
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to know if Wall Street investors charged the state fees on $9 billion of state pension plan money that never got invested
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to know if Wall Street investors charged the state fees on $9 billion of state pension plan money that never got invested
 
Who can forget Hillary Clinton's accusation that Trump won't release his tax returns because he isn't paying taxes? Turns out, the accusation was unfounded and ended up biting liberals and Democrats in the ass.
Who can forget Hillary Clinton's accusation that Trump won't release his tax returns because he isn't paying taxes? Turns out, the accusation was unfounded and ended up biting liberals and Democrats in the ass.
 
Sometimes the best advice comes in the way of a simple lyric set to music. There was a time when straightforward simplicity passed as good music, but I guess it was always in the eye of the beholder.
Sometimes the best advice comes in the way of a simple lyric set to music. There was a time when straightforward simplicity passed as good music, but I guess it was always in the eye of the beholder.
 
If you are like me, you probably hate what has come to be known as "Click Bait." That is when you see a title so outrageous that you click on it to see what the hell extreme about the subject.
If you are like me, you probably hate what has come to be known as "Click Bait." That is when you see a title so outrageous that you click on it to see what the hell extreme about the subject.
 
Now addicted to Life Below Zero documentaries (Netflix and YouTube), I am crazy about Agnes, an Inuit lady in Noorvik Alaska, married to a White guy and she and daughters do all the shooting and fishing while he and sons do heavy lifting, mechanical repair, and building projects.
Now addicted to Life Below Zero documentaries (Netflix and YouTube), I am crazy about Agnes, an Inuit lady in Noorvik Alaska, married to a White guy and she and daughters do all the shooting and fishing while he and sons do heavy lifting, mechanical repair, and building projects.
 
State Rep. Chris Millis says the renewable energy industry hoodwinked North Carolina about the costs of giving special deals to renewable producers, which exploded from an initial projection of less than $5 million to $1.6 billion in payouts through 2016
State Rep. Chris Millis says the renewable energy industry hoodwinked North Carolina about the costs of giving special deals to renewable producers, which exploded from an initial projection of less than $5 million to $1.6 billion in payouts through 2016
 
Bandannas and the First Amendment - What have you got to fear if all you are doing is free speech?
Bandannas and the First Amendment - What have you got to fear if all you are doing is free speech?
 
From Capital Hill, to indoctrinated college campuses' intellectual safe spaces, to the radical, reactionary and intolerant Left, to Democrat Leadership calling for violence in the streets, America's Socialist Liberals are obstructing the governing process as best they can, however they can.
From Capital Hill, to indoctrinated college campuses' intellectual safe spaces, to the radical, reactionary and intolerant Left, to Democrat Leadership calling for violence in the streets, America's Socialist Liberals are obstructing the governing process as best they can, however they can.
 
For the last 16 1/2 months, I have been in a reconstructive state regarding my 2.3 acres (4 building lots) property where my homes sets in Mac'swood.
For the last 16 1/2 months, I have been in a reconstructive state regarding my 2.3 acres (4 building lots) property where my homes sets in Mac'swood.
 
Consequently, the Democrats in the United States Senate effect the Nuclear Option.
 
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
 
When Zackary Holton speaks, he speaks from the pulpit. His hands gesture firmly. He speaks from a place of passion and humility.
When Zackary Holton speaks, he speaks from the pulpit. His hands gesture firmly. He speaks from a place of passion and humility.
 
Maybe I am just a bit picky on this issue, but it seems to me that we are desperately searching for a point when we start looking for a hidden meaning for every action.
Maybe I am just a bit picky on this issue, but it seems to me that we are desperately searching for a point when we start looking for a hidden meaning for every action.
 
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