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School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
 
A good many polls are being conducted about who is ahead, and as to which candidate could possibly win the upcoming presidential election. Our Advice: Don't believe anything you see or hear.
A good many polls are being conducted about who is ahead, and as to which candidate could possibly win the upcoming presidential election. Our Advice: Don't believe anything you see or hear.
 
We have for a long time had bankruptcy laws that have served us well. They are understood and over time and usage they have worked.
We have for a long time had bankruptcy laws that have served us well. They are understood and over time and usage they have worked.
 
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
Legislative redistricting in 2011 created a new state House District 6 that left an incumbent from each major party running to serve the same district.
 
On Tuesday, September 11 (the 11th anniversary of the barbaric attacks on the US), tensions grew in Cairo, Egypt, apparently over a short provocative anti-Islamic video portraying the prophet Mohammed in a negative light (accusing him of being a womanizer, pedophile, and a fraud).
On Tuesday, September 11 (the 11th anniversary of the barbaric attacks on the US), tensions grew in Cairo, Egypt, apparently over a short provocative anti-Islamic video portraying the prophet Mohammed in a negative light (accusing him of being a womanizer, pedophile, and a fraud).
 
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
While the national Democratic ticket is enjoying a modest lift in the polls after the convention in Charlotte, the party's gubernatorial nominee, Walter Dalton, remains significantly behind Republican Pat McCrory.
 
As we watched the DNC, many of us were shocked by the naked hostility that was directed towards our traditional values-like religion, family traditions, and individual responsibility.
As we watched the DNC, many of us were shocked by the naked hostility that was directed towards our traditional values-like religion, family traditions, and individual responsibility.
 
Anyone who has spent much time studying economics has heard about the "invisible hand," a concept tied to the classical economic notion of the power of free markets to improve our lives.
Anyone who has spent much time studying economics has heard about the "invisible hand," a concept tied to the classical economic notion of the power of free markets to improve our lives.
 
Disciples of Candidate Hussein Obama -- inside and outside of the media -- are STILL sticking by this nonsense that the violence against Americans and US embassies around the world is in response to a movie.
Disciples of Candidate Hussein Obama -- inside and outside of the media -- are STILL sticking by this nonsense that the violence against Americans and US embassies around the world is in response to a movie.
 
It would not seem that the folks who were arrested were on an alligator killing spree. They seemed to be looking to get rid of a truly scary critter and get some meat out of the deal to boot.
It would not seem that the folks who were arrested were on an alligator killing spree. They seemed to be looking to get rid of a truly scary critter and get some meat out of the deal to boot.
 
Dr. Jay Bailey owns Professional Eye Associates in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a family-owned and -operated business where Bailey has accrued 23 years of experience in both practicing optometry and running his own business.
Dr. Jay Bailey owns Professional Eye Associates in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is a family-owned and -operated business where Bailey has accrued 23 years of experience in both practicing optometry and running his own business.
 
Today's political lexicon identifies states that vote Republican as red states, while states voting Democratic are blue. Until recently North Carolina was undeniably blue but a current description might color us purple, the result from mixing the two colors together.
Today's political lexicon identifies states that vote Republican as red states, while states voting Democratic are blue. Until recently North Carolina was undeniably blue but a current description might color us purple, the result from mixing the two colors together.
 
The media and the left have told us -- again and again -- that a vice-presidential nominee MATTERS because he /she will be "a heartbeat away from the presidency" if the election goes their way.
The media and the left have told us -- again and again -- that a vice-presidential nominee MATTERS because he /she will be "a heartbeat away from the presidency" if the election goes their way.
 
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
A system based on "flex growth" makes more sense than so-called "smart growth" as North Carolina and its local governments set their development and transportation policies. That's the conclusion in a new John Locke Foundation Policy Report.
 
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
For example, Ghaith Abdul-Ahod, writing in the UK (England) Guardian provides this analysis of what is behind the violence. The maelstrom of anti-western violence in the Arab world has little to do with an anti-Islam propaganda film released on YouTube.
 
The astonishing transformation of people’s religious beliefs in the United States has happened so suddenly that most of us are in a state of shock.
The astonishing transformation of people’s religious beliefs in the United States has happened so suddenly that most of us are in a state of shock.
 
Have you noticed all the food stamp commercials that seem to be airing lately? I hear them a lot, and they go something like this: "You may think you won't qualify for food stamps, but you might.
Have you noticed all the food stamp commercials that seem to be airing lately? I hear them a lot, and they go something like this: "You may think you won't qualify for food stamps, but you might.
 
After seeing those photos of the mob overrunning the US embassy in Cairo, yanking down the American flag, my mind wandered back to similar images in Tehran in 1979 The more I think about it. the similarities between the Carter years, and our current situation, are striking.
After seeing those photos of the mob overrunning the US embassy in Cairo, yanking down the American flag, my mind wandered back to similar images in Tehran in 1979 The more I think about it. the similarities between the Carter years, and our current situation, are striking.
 
The popular image of Medicaid is that of a small program that provides basic but good-quality medical care to a limited, impoverished segment of North Carolina’s population – and that politicians have skimped on funding it.
The popular image of Medicaid is that of a small program that provides basic but good-quality medical care to a limited, impoverished segment of North Carolina’s population – and that politicians have skimped on funding it.
 
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
Several years ago someone came up with the idea that the State of North Carolina should control what is dumped into our rivers and sounds. They made a law that said you have to have a permit to "discharge" water into streams, rivers and sounds.
 
The Obama Justice Department ignored videoed voter intimidation by the New Black Panther party, but has sued the states for daring to suggest using voter IDs.
The Obama Justice Department ignored videoed voter intimidation by the New Black Panther party, but has sued the states for daring to suggest using voter IDs.
 
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
A new law just cut through a chain that has stopped countless food trucks in North Carolina from getting out of the garage.
 
This time, it's the new Financial State of the States report by the Institute for Truth in Accounting, an Illinois-based nonprofit that has been pushing governments to reform their accounting practices for more than a decade.
This time, it's the new Financial State of the States report by the Institute for Truth in Accounting, an Illinois-based nonprofit that has been pushing governments to reform their accounting practices for more than a decade.
 
It's interesting. Over and over we hear the Dems repeating one of their prime talking points. It goes something like this: "Where is the detail in the Reps proposals??".
It's interesting. Over and over we hear the Dems repeating one of their prime talking points. It goes something like this: "Where is the detail in the Reps proposals??".
 
The Democrat majority on the NC state board of elections has voted to dramatically expand early voting in predominantly Democrat areas over the strenuous objections of Republicans.
The Democrat majority on the NC state board of elections has voted to dramatically expand early voting in predominantly Democrat areas over the strenuous objections of Republicans.
 
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
The contrast could not have been more stark. Four years ago, Sen. Barack Obama used soaring rhetoric to project his first term in office would lead to a time we would tell future generations that the rise of the oceans receded and the planet began to heal.
 
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
Between 1996 and 2012, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction authored, field-tested, administered, and analyzed nearly all end-of-grade and end-of-course tests under the ABCs of Public Education accountability program.
 
Remember the video of Robin Hayes's temper tantrum at the RNC? There was an older gentleman in the video who was invited as a guest speaker to explain his concerns with the rules changes.
Remember the video of Robin Hayes's temper tantrum at the RNC? There was an older gentleman in the video who was invited as a guest speaker to explain his concerns with the rules changes.
 
General MacArthur said in his fare well speech to congress," Once war is forced upon us there is no other alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision.
General MacArthur said in his fare well speech to congress," Once war is forced upon us there is no other alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end. War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision.
 
From Tuesday, September 4 to Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Democrats, in America's two party system, revealed to all Americans their core belief system, which was well beyond what even I have been conditioned to expect.
From Tuesday, September 4 to Thursday, September 6, 2012, the Democrats, in America's two party system, revealed to all Americans their core belief system, which was well beyond what even I have been conditioned to expect.
 
The last presidential election that focused squarely on issues was the 1972 Nixon-McGovern campaign. Since then campaigns have spent more time and money framing their opponent than dealing with issues.
The last presidential election that focused squarely on issues was the 1972 Nixon-McGovern campaign. Since then campaigns have spent more time and money framing their opponent than dealing with issues.
 
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
A former chief of staff in the U.S. Labor Department takes issue with former President Bill Clinton's assertion that Americans are better off now than they were four years ago, especially when it comes to younger adults.
 
So now we know the Prez' recipe for beer or ale or whatever they are brewing up at the white house. Apparently the key ingredient is honey from the white house hive.
So now we know the Prez' recipe for beer or ale or whatever they are brewing up at the white house. Apparently the key ingredient is honey from the white house hive.
 
In the face of a "Fire Hayes and Clean House" groundswell among party activists, the folks at NCGOP are taking steps to limit damage caused by the leak of a videotaped rant by state party chairman Robin Hayes at the recently completed national convention in Tampa.
In the face of a "Fire Hayes and Clean House" groundswell among party activists, the folks at NCGOP are taking steps to limit damage caused by the leak of a videotaped rant by state party chairman Robin Hayes at the recently completed national convention in Tampa.
 
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