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Eastern NC NOW has a fine appreciation for the written word. While our site is a visual medium, moreover, it is the written word that propels us forward.

Perhaps the best way to start an argument outside of politics is to enter a discussion on which caliber of ammunition is best for any given situation.
Perhaps the best way to start an argument outside of politics is to enter a discussion on which caliber of ammunition is best for any given situation.
 
My VN vet buddy, Hugh, allowed me to copy 30 CSA letters by his relative, young teenager Wesley. Most of the letters were mundane day to day sickness, winter camp, slow pay, asking for clothes, and the comings and goings of folks taking bodies home with KIAs and WIAs (Killed and Wounded in Action).
My VN vet buddy, Hugh, allowed me to copy 30 CSA letters by his relative, young teenager Wesley. Most of the letters were mundane day to day sickness, winter camp, slow pay, asking for clothes, and the comings and goings of folks taking bodies home with KIAs and WIAs (Killed and Wounded in Action).
 
Some people love riding roller coasters while others get sick to the stomach with just the thought of one.Some also have the same fear when it comes to life's ups and downs.
Some people love riding roller coasters while others get sick to the stomach with just the thought of one.Some also have the same fear when it comes to life's ups and downs.
 
It is my habit to write contemporaneous comments mainly for myself when someone who has influenced my life passes
It is my habit to write contemporaneous comments mainly for myself when someone who has influenced my life passes
 
Now that I have solved the problem with the Supreme court, I return to more mundane pursuits.
Now that I have solved the problem with the Supreme court, I return to more mundane pursuits.
 
The Keys are statements that favor victory (in the popular vote count) for the incumbent party. When five or fewer statements are false, the incumbent party is predicted to win the popular vote; when six or more are false, the challenging party is predicted to win the popular vote.
The Keys are statements that favor victory (in the popular vote count) for the incumbent party. When five or fewer statements are false, the incumbent party is predicted to win the popular vote; when six or more are false, the challenging party is predicted to win the popular vote.
 
If you are assaulted or called as a witness, you will need a quiet room to remember all five senses involved with no interruptions or deadlines. Your memory will not be 'Total Recall'.
If you are assaulted or called as a witness, you will need a quiet room to remember all five senses involved with no interruptions or deadlines. Your memory will not be 'Total Recall'.
 
First, this does not included local state elections like Governor. The timing is just a coincidence if they occur during the Federal Elections.
First, this does not included local state elections like Governor. The timing is just a coincidence if they occur during the Federal Elections.
 
There was a time when the newspaper appeared once a week allowing 6 days for the journalist to research the facts and readers to study the previous edition.
There was a time when the newspaper appeared once a week allowing 6 days for the journalist to research the facts and readers to study the previous edition.
 
TMc: New Possum Hunting Regulations 1935
 
Dave's book is the manual for "How To" and "How to Avoid" School Shootings. After scanning the book, page 404 mentioned the FBI manual and also one by the Secret Service. I am a Cliff Note kind of reader and maybe this will help us both.
Dave's book is the manual for "How To" and "How to Avoid" School Shootings. After scanning the book, page 404 mentioned the FBI manual and also one by the Secret Service. I am a Cliff Note kind of reader and maybe this will help us both.
 
Tribalism is the state of being organized by, or advocating for, tribes or tribal lifestyles.
Tribalism is the state of being organized by, or advocating for, tribes or tribal lifestyles.
 
The show was an ensemble piece revolving around key personnel in a United States Army Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) in the Korean War (1950-1953)
The show was an ensemble piece revolving around key personnel in a United States Army Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) in the Korean War (1950-1953)
 
Happiness is an abstract emotion and property is a concrete measurable commodity.
Happiness is an abstract emotion and property is a concrete measurable commodity.
 
From Black Beard to the Revolution is a historical fiction novel about the early years of Bath County, North Carolina. This book is filled with intrigue and adventure about the infamous pirate Black Beard, his friends, family and those who shaped the early history of Eastern North Carolina.
From Black Beard to the Revolution is a historical fiction novel about the early years of Bath County, North Carolina. This book is filled with intrigue and adventure about the infamous pirate Black Beard, his friends, family and those who shaped the early history of Eastern North Carolina.
 
Thirty minutes on the laptop proves to me that friends, relatives, parents, and teachers know a long time in advance which unhappy teenage boys are in mental health trouble.
Thirty minutes on the laptop proves to me that friends, relatives, parents, and teachers know a long time in advance which unhappy teenage boys are in mental health trouble.
 
Believe me that all men are not created equal and bathing was no fun even in the days of straight only guys. I am not sure how this works today.
Believe me that all men are not created equal and bathing was no fun even in the days of straight only guys. I am not sure how this works today.
 
Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
Most of my stories to the grandkids start with believe it or not. In 1963, believe it or not, my school was segregated and the only confusion was with two ethnic Japanese sisters.
 
You need to know that in the 60s censorship was such that even Girly Magazine models wore shorts and tank tops.
You need to know that in the 60s censorship was such that even Girly Magazine models wore shorts and tank tops.
 
Facebook occasionally has FAKE NEWS but Their Advanced algorithms will catch most of them. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Facebook occasionally has FAKE NEWS but Their Advanced algorithms will catch most of them. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
 
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
 
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
 
   Data doesn’t lie: how top brands use data to spot trends, read minds, and improve products
   Data doesn’t lie: how top brands use data to spot trends, read minds, and improve products
 
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
 
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
 
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
 
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
 
Zell Bryan Miller-(February 24, 1932 – March 23, 2018)
 
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
 
Every now and then a Church Sign grabs my attention and fuels my belief that a picture is worth 1000 words.
Every now and then a Church Sign grabs my attention and fuels my belief that a picture is worth 1000 words.
 
Worrying about wealth inequality is like worrying about the last runner in a marathon race not getting a trophy.
Worrying about wealth inequality is like worrying about the last runner in a marathon race not getting a trophy.
 
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
 
I decided to call this article Coach to simplify my thought process. Senior men can coach youngsters then get out of the way and let them succeed or fail.
I decided to call this article Coach to simplify my thought process. Senior men can coach youngsters then get out of the way and let them succeed or fail.
 
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