Parents Argue: Year-Round Schools Cause Obesity

Eighteen Wake County parents, disgruntled about year-round schools, have filed affidavits criticizing the School Board. Here are examples of what they’re saying: “My son won’t be able to attend Roy Williams basketball camp.” “My two sons won’t be able to bond.” “We have to visit my mother in Pennsylvania; she has Alzheimer’s.” “Obesity is a…

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The Un-Making of John McCain

John McCain reminds me of an old calendar that is still hanging on the wall. McCain was a phenom in 2000. Today he’s a tired old face. As his campaign falters, he begins to look more and more like a bitter, beaten man. His first-quarter fundraising was so bad his campaign didn’t even try to…

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The Great Pawnshop Hoax

Mayor Meeker’s Sancho Panza, Councilman Thomas Crowder, sees a new threat developing to Raleigh neighborhoods: Pawnshops. Crowder announced last week that he sees a trend. Pawnshops are moving into residential neighborhoods (News and Observer; 3-31-07). That seemed to puzzle Raleigh police detective Rich Bargfrede, who was testifying before Crowder’s committee. Barfrede – who is apparently…

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Moore’s Moment of Truth

Richard Moore is facing his first campaign crisis. How he responds in the next month could decide whether he’s elected Governor next year. Carter has blogged before that the State Treasurer is at risk of replacing Jim Black as the new “pay to play” poster boy in Raleigh. Moore hasn’t done anything illegal. But sometimes…

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