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4827
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Manuel gives a brief history of lotteries and arguments for and against having them. He then discusses concerns people have about lotteries including are lotteries a reliable source of revenue? do lotteries promote compulsive gambling? who benefits most from lottery revenues? and what state programs are earmarked to receive lottery funds?
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North Carolina Insight
(NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 19 Issue 1/2, Oct 2000,
p2-9, 11-49, 56-57, il, f
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5332
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Since the mid-20th-century small game, including quail and rabbits, has been declining in North Carolina. To stem this loss, the North Carolina Division of Wildlife Management has established a program called CURE, or Cooperative Upland Restoration and Enhancement. Manuel discusses the organization of the program.
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538
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As part of the \"Highway Robbery\" series this article offers several suggestions for the elimination of wasteful spending on highways, and discusses the construction of I-26 through the mountains and the creation of bike routes along the highway.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 25, June 1992,
p2-13, il
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2893
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Water gardens, in addition to providing beauty, colors, and wildness in backyards, attract wildlife, like frogs, birds, rabbits, and insects.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 5, May 1996,
p22-27, il
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18889
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The state authorized charter schools in 1996 and since then 138 schools have been, at one point, operational. In 2007, 100 of these charter schools were functioning throughout the state. An assessment of these schools based on student learning, facilities, management, and financing demonstrates that charter schools often have lower scores in these areas when compared with public schools. Using information from the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research, the author makes suggestions for improving charter school performance and how to create a better educational environment for charter school students.
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North Carolina Insight
(NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 22 Issue 2-3, May 2007,
p2-37, il
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9165
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The North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research first evaluated charter schools in 2002. The conclusion then was that the state should continue the experiment and wait for five more years of data before deciding whether or not to expand the program and remove the cap which limited the number of schools to one hundred. Manuel discusses what the new data tells about academic performance, racial balance, transfers of innovations in charter schools to public schools, and management and financial compliance.
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North Carolina Insight
(NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 22 Issue 2-3, May 2007,
p2-28, 32-37, 44-71, il, f
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3601
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Modular chip mills that can be located anywhere have increased wood chip production. On average, the state's 17 mills clear-cut 127,000 acres yearly. There are questions as to how this will affect soil and water quality and wildlife.
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The state's major pulp, paper, and mining industries are making a concerted effort to control pollution and improve the environment. Champion International now releases cleaner water into the Pigeon River, facilitating the river's recreational use.
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1239
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North Carolina law makes counties largely responsible for the medical care of their prisoners. In recent years the cost of these obligations has been staggering.
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6970
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North Carolina is slowly restoring animals that were largely or entirely extirpated during the last century. Reintroductions include the otter, beaver, elk, wild turkey, and red wolf. The Horizon 2100 plan calls for the reintroduction of the Eastern cougar. This animal is what is called an “apex predator,†or an animal that sits at the top of the food chain. Manuel discusses whether large predators should be brought back into North Carolina and whether they can possibly coexist with people in the twenty-first century.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 68 Issue 6, June 2004,
p9-12, il, map
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7871
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The headwaters of the Tuckasegee River begin in Panthertown Valley high in Jackson County. From there it rushes down through rugged Bonas Defeat Gorge. Here the rough currents and swirling gravel have cut holes through the rocks in the gorge through countless eons. Downstream the river slows making it ideal for canoeing and excellent for fishing. The river eventually empties into Fontana Lake. Once badly polluted, the Tuckasegee is fast becoming the rejuvenated centerpiece of the region.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 55 Issue 5, May 1991,
p4-9, il
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3530
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Wildlife populations rise and fall. For example, game animals, including deer and wild turkeys, existed in low numbers during most of the 20th-century. However, wildlife management has contributed to their remarkable recovery.
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4780
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For many, canoeing or kayaking can be another way to view spectacular autumn vistas. Manuel describes four places to paddle and view: New River, Lake Jocassee, Merchant's Millpond, and Bear Island.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 10, Oct 2000,
p8-13, il
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4142
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By making some changes in the backyard, homeowners can create wildlife habitats. Adding water will attract many creatures. A birdbath is the simplest way. Reduce lawn size and add more trees, flowers, and shrubs. Put out bird feeders and boxes. Stack logs and rocks to provide nesting places. Control the cat, so that attracted wildlife will not feed the family pet.
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871
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After the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is implemented, more and more NC companies may be departing for the cheaper labor economy of Mexico.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 45, Nov 1992,
p7-9, il
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