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Roses & raspberries

Roses to Susan and Paul Shareshian, who are willing to take a gamble the rest of us stand to benefit from. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

In the barber's chair

What is the most segregated hour in the week? Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Mailer must be investigated

In 2008, Mark Kleinschmidt voted in favor of allowing Chapel Hill taxpayers' money to fund political campaigns with the idea that "big money" would be kept out of Chapel Hill politics. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Let's listen, then help out

Joni Mitchell says you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but I think there's an easier way. Just think about people who don't got what you've got. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Back-room deal shut us out

The town of Chapel Hill hosted a performance entitled "public hearing" Oct. 19, where the speakers and message were controlled by town officials to make it look like there was little opposition to their back-room deal. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Kudos to Smitty and Tumble Gym

As a Southern Village neighbor and Chapel Hill resident, I'd like to express appreciation and accolades to the Tumble Gym. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Help for the popcorn canine set

Certain dogs must be made of popping corn. As they spring themselves higher and higher I can't help but visualize microscopic kernels of Orville Redenbacher exploding in their muscle fibers. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

OWASA request reasonable? You judge

This letter is written to inform the public about what OWASA is doing to some of its customers. I recently received a letter telling me I must move a garden which sits partially upon the OWASA sewer easement. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Democratic Party has blind spot

I respect all that the Orange County Democratic Party has done to organize over the decade I've lived in Chapel Hill. But it commits many sins of omission. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story

Voter drive was right thing to do

In Saturday's News & Observer, Chapel Hill mayoral candidate Matt Czajkowski "lamented" what he calls an Orange County Democratic Party voter drive asking "This is supposed to be how Chapel Hill leads when it comes to democracy?" The answer to his question is yes -- this is precisely how Chapel Hill leads in getting people engaged. Published: Nov. 4, 2009 2:00 AM | Full story


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