Archived Results for May 17th, 2011
(Total Found: 57)
Happy Mother's Day Lynn Deatherage. You're the best.
I know there are many wonderful mothers residing in this region, however, my personal best is my wife, Lynn, and for good reason.
May 17th, 2011
An open letter to our elected officials
To understand what I'm about to say requires you to either accept that this nation, state and county are in serious financial trouble.
May 17th, 2011
Ten days remain to submit artistic rebuttal
The deadline for submissions is May 15. Directions for submission can be found in the explanation of the book and call for entries, which can be read by clicking here.
May 17th, 2011
Grandma is okay with the Tea Party
I'm writing in response to Ms. Winborne's letter which recklessly attacks the Tea Party and the GOP.
May 17th, 2011
Negative Effects of the Government Funding of Illegal Immigrants
Illegal immigrants should not receive government funding when America is already in a financial crisis.
May 17th, 2011
The Status of Religeous Rights in the Public School System
Young adults often wonder what their rights are in the public school system with respect to religion.
May 17th, 2011
Beaufort County Democratic Convention fails to inspire
The Democratic Party is in need of a new source of inspiration and hope, after sustaining political losses in 2010; but following Saturday's convention, the Party walked out divided and weak.
May 17th, 2011
State to conduct public hearing in Beaufort County on redistricting
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
May 17th, 2011
Representative Cook to hold Town Hall meeting in his district
Any N.C. District 6 resident, with a social or political concern, can rest assured that they will be granted some face time with their representative to the N.C. General Assembly this Thursday.
May 17th, 2011
Artistic rebuttals still trickling in
The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.
May 17th, 2011
Fix school boards before taking tenure away from teachers
I had the opportunity recently to observe the NC Senate Education Committee debate S 423 which, if it passes, will create a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee to study "teacher tenure."
May 17th, 2011
Bath resident, John Lacava, responds to former BC Republican Party Chairman Larry Britt
When I moved to Bath, North Carolina ten months ago I discovered that there were two Republican parties in Beaufort County and three Republican parties in Pitt County.
May 17th, 2011
Obama Administration is presiding over the biggest corruption scandal in American history
Once again, we have proof of the absolute incompetence of the Obama Administration to get anything right.
May 17th, 2011
The Meeting Place Quiche-knockoff recipe
I'm not sure how close it is to Anne's Signature Quiche recipe, but it's definitely suited to my liking.
May 17th, 2011
Good government requires sunshine
What is the Sunshine Law? Every State has a Sunshine Law that provides public access to public records, public meeting minutes, and open meetings.
May 17th, 2011
"Cut Spending!" or "SHUT IT DOWN !"
On Wednesday, April 6, about 800-1000 Tea Party and other conservative groups stood on the Capitol lawn in Washington DC to tell the government to "Cut Spending!"
May 17th, 2011
Property owners protection act introdued in the General Assembly
The bill is entitled the Property Owners Protection Act. It is designed to curtail abuses in land-use planning, particularly by local governments and especially by "over-zealous" staff.
May 17th, 2011
HB 615 would effectively repeal the "Racial Justice Act" and restore capital punishment
HB 615 has been introduced into the General Assembly. It is entitled: "No Discriminatory Purpose in Death Penalty."
May 17th, 2011
Get Low
Felix was a hermit, who stayed to himself, and kept himself locked up inside to the point that no one knew the truth, in the history, of who he was, and how he got that way.
May 17th, 2011
Maria Bamford's Irreverent Approach to Comedy was Unique to the Turnage Theater
Some members of the crowd at the Turnage Theater, February 11, 2011, were roiled by her irreverent humor, and others just laughed their fool heads off.
May 17th, 2011
The Adjustment Bureau
"The Adjustment Bureau's," first time Director George Nolfi took his screenplay of a Phillip K. Dick short story, "Adjustment Team," and very carefully made a fine first film.
May 17th, 2011
Molasses Creek: Old Friends return to the Beaten Boards of the Turnage Theater
Molasses Creek kicked off their concert tour in Washington, NC that will culminate in their new, yet to be released CD, "Catharsis."
May 17th, 2011
Charter School Bill proves Republicans can't compromise with Democrats
The Republican controlled Legislature has been debating allowing more public charter schools in the state.
May 17th, 2011
Scheidegger releases new entries to art advocacy book
The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.
May 17th, 2011
Resolution: Calling for a Progressive Voting System (paralleling progressive income tax liability)
It is acknowledged that the views and the writings philosopher John Locke played a crucial role in our Founders' view of liberty.
May 17th, 2011
BCN publishes another batch of artistic rebuttals
The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.
May 17th, 2011
Voter Reform: Progressive Voting Right
The Constitution was also written to memorialize the notion that sovereign power rests with the individual and not with the federal government or any governmental agency.
May 17th, 2011
Pro-art sentiment abounds
The finished product of the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project will be marketed to galleries, arts councils, tourist departments and libraries across the country.
May 17th, 2011
Sunkissed Spinach Salad with Tanned Shrimp
When, on the rare occasion, I stumble upon a recipe that would delight both the busy chef and the beach babe, I feel it my duty to share it with the world.
May 17th, 2011