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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television. Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs. Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

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"My Spin" is the creation of media impresario Tom Campbell, who has plied his craft in communication delivery systems of: newspapers, television and television.

Now Impressario Campbell tries on the Internet, via Beaufort County NOWw, and our sister NOWs.

Check in from time to time, and get an idea just what is Tom's current "spin."

The subject was compelling, the issue timely and the conservation was sometimes provocative at this year's Emerging Issues Forum focusing on teachers and the great economic debate.
The subject was compelling, the issue timely and the conservation was sometimes provocative at this year's Emerging Issues Forum focusing on teachers and the great economic debate.
 
Is North Carolina staging a "Carolina Comeback" or plunging into a dark abyss? What is the state of our state? Politico Magazine recently published an article, "The States of our Union....Are Not All Strong," that attempts to answer that question.
Is North Carolina staging a "Carolina Comeback" or plunging into a dark abyss? What is the state of our state? Politico Magazine recently published an article, "The States of our Union....Are Not All Strong," that attempts to answer that question.
 
Governor Pat McCrory is correct in pointing out the deplorable conditions in many state buildings and properties.
Governor Pat McCrory is correct in pointing out the deplorable conditions in many state buildings and properties.
 
Dr. Conrad Flick, noted North Carolina family physician, recently appeared on a panel discussion on healthcare conducted by the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Conrad Flick, noted North Carolina family physician, recently appeared on a panel discussion on healthcare conducted by the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians.
 
Sometimes our problems loom so large and seem so complex we can easily be disheartened or depressed about our state's future. And once sworn-in, our elected officials are constantly sworn at, like it is some kind of sport.
Sometimes our problems loom so large and seem so complex we can easily be disheartened or depressed about our state's future. And once sworn-in, our elected officials are constantly sworn at, like it is some kind of sport.
 
Investing 83 billion dollars for more than 875,000 current and retired public employees is an awesome responsibility, one North Carolina delegates to our State Treasurer.
Investing 83 billion dollars for more than 875,000 current and retired public employees is an awesome responsibility, one North Carolina delegates to our State Treasurer.
 
Instead of predicting what will occur in 2014, let us focus instead on 10 Tar Heel Megatrends that will shape the coming decade in North Carolina.
Instead of predicting what will occur in 2014, let us focus instead on 10 Tar Heel Megatrends that will shape the coming decade in North Carolina.
 
The year 2013 saw the greatest changes in state government in the past fifty years.
 
During my lifetime there have been many innovations that changed our lives, but perhaps none more significant than television.
During my lifetime there have been many innovations that changed our lives, but perhaps none more significant than television.
 
Ira David Wood, in his delightful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, sings a song, “What’s Christmas to you is humbug to me.” That pretty well sums up the prevailing attitude in North Carolina and the nation today.
Ira David Wood, in his delightful adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, sings a song, “What’s Christmas to you is humbug to me.” That pretty well sums up the prevailing attitude in North Carolina and the nation today.
 
As one who was born and raised in Eastern Carolina I hate to see what is happening to this rural region.
As one who was born and raised in Eastern Carolina I hate to see what is happening to this rural region.
 
Two hundred years ago, long before the days of parades with helium filled balloons, marathon football games and "Black Friday," a brave group of settlers came to North Carolina looking for a better life.
Two hundred years ago, long before the days of parades with helium filled balloons, marathon football games and "Black Friday," a brave group of settlers came to North Carolina looking for a better life.
 
Every era has its one big issue to face. Ours is healthcare. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, had two primary goals: to reduce healthcare costs, especially taxpayer support, at the same time improving health outcomes.
Every era has its one big issue to face. Ours is healthcare. The Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, had two primary goals: to reduce healthcare costs, especially taxpayer support, at the same time improving health outcomes.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos deserve credit for trying to sort out and find solutions to our Mental Health program. North Carolina's 2001 mental health "reforms" have been a disaster and the McCrory administration is the first to seriously address them.
Governor Pat McCrory and DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos deserve credit for trying to sort out and find solutions to our Mental Health program. North Carolina's 2001 mental health "reforms" have been a disaster and the McCrory administration is the first to seriously address them.
 
While political analysts are trying to understand how the most recent municipal elections reflect the current climate and impact outcomes in the 2014 elections, there are two obvious conclusions of statewide note.
While political analysts are trying to understand how the most recent municipal elections reflect the current climate and impact outcomes in the 2014 elections, there are two obvious conclusions of statewide note.
 
News outlets and the blogosphere have been filled with stories and opinions concerning the so-called "Walk In" being staged Monday in support of teachers and our schools.
News outlets and the blogosphere have been filled with stories and opinions concerning the so-called "Walk In" being staged Monday in support of teachers and our schools.
 
Our colleges and universities face critical challenges. America once boasted the best higher education in the world, the leader in the number attaining higher education. Now we rank 10th.
Our colleges and universities face critical challenges. America once boasted the best higher education in the world, the leader in the number attaining higher education. Now we rank 10th.
 
Obamacare. Medicare. Medicaid. The news is filled with healthcare stories about what's working, what's not and who's to blame. There's no denying we need information but the media noise and crowd hysteria is distracting.
Obamacare. Medicare. Medicaid. The news is filled with healthcare stories about what's working, what's not and who's to blame. There's no denying we need information but the media noise and crowd hysteria is distracting.
 
There is no small irony that Republicans want to investigate left-leaning groups, because for years it was the other way around.
There is no small irony that Republicans want to investigate left-leaning groups, because for years it was the other way around.
 
Perhaps you've seen the current TV ad with the woman lambasting Obamacare, saying the government is incapable of making healthcare choices for you and me.
Perhaps you've seen the current TV ad with the woman lambasting Obamacare, saying the government is incapable of making healthcare choices for you and me.
 
The Department of Health and Human Services clearly needs triage. While it serves no valuable purpose to list the litany of reasons why the department, especially our Medicaid program, is in crisis we can and must respond.
The Department of Health and Human Services clearly needs triage. While it serves no valuable purpose to list the litany of reasons why the department, especially our Medicaid program, is in crisis we can and must respond.
 
Last weekend Governor Pat McCrory appeared on the statewide television talk show NC SPIN to discuss his first eight months in office.
Last weekend Governor Pat McCrory appeared on the statewide television talk show NC SPIN to discuss his first eight months in office.
 
100,000 new residents call North Carolina home each year. From 1990 to 2010, our population grew by 44 percent and vehicle travel increased 63 percent.
100,000 new residents call North Carolina home each year. From 1990 to 2010, our population grew by 44 percent and vehicle travel increased 63 percent.
 
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
Gone are the days when journalists reported only the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a story, with opinions confined to the editorial page. All of us have biases and it is impossible for them not to influence everything we do.
 
Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
Not too many years ago American schools were the best in the world and our kids were the smartest. But that's not true today.
 
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
Even its most ardent supporters agree The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is flawed, so there is no surprise there is a growing movement to repeal this act most believe won't cure our healthcare ills and doesn't contain costs.
 
Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger, home for the summer recess, has been holding Town Hall Meetings in his district. In a recent one, a Tea Partier rose to ask Pittenger what he described as an easy question, requesting a simple yes or no answer.
Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger, home for the summer recess, has been holding Town Hall Meetings in his district. In a recent one, a Tea Partier rose to ask Pittenger what he described as an easy question, requesting a simple yes or no answer.
 
The legislature has adjourned, their work praised and criticized from the right and the left. Now all eyes are on Governor Pat McCrory. On his desk are 38 bills awaiting action. He can sign them into law, veto them or do nothing, in which case they automatically become law.
The legislature has adjourned, their work praised and criticized from the right and the left. Now all eyes are on Governor Pat McCrory. On his desk are 38 bills awaiting action. He can sign them into law, veto them or do nothing, in which case they automatically become law.
 
You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
You've heard the spin from the right and the left regarding this session of the General Assembly, but little from centrists. I don't claim to speak for all them all, but I call myself one and think I can provide some insights into what moderates want.
 
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
Once upon a time, in fact until 1980, the average worker could maintain a middle class income laboring in our factories, building our homes and offices, nursing us to health and working in our companies.
 
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
Pundits, partisans and politicos have offered their views on the tax plan passed this week, ranging from praise to please.
 
House Speaker Thom Tillis may be the single most important person in state government right now and he's got some pretty important decisions to make in the next few days...critical decisions that impact our state, but also his own political future.
House Speaker Thom Tillis may be the single most important person in state government right now and he's got some pretty important decisions to make in the next few days...critical decisions that impact our state, but also his own political future.
 
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
Kennedy Cousar's birthday party was unlike like that of most 9-year-old girls. She invited her friends, her schoolmates, even members from church, but instead of birthday gifts she asked her guests to participate in a fun run, a fund-raiser for homeless people.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
 
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