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28022
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Durham resident Kosta Harlan was questioned by the FBI as part of widespread raids on anti-war and international solidarity activists or individuals who may be connected to terrorist groups. Harlan describes how he was questioned and followed by the FBI and law enforcement. Harlan is an activist who has spoken at anti-war demonstrations and writes articles for blogs and publications. Harlan discusses what it is like to be followed and suspicions he has about how long he has been watched.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 39, September 2010,
p9
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28023
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Chapel Hill resident and beekeeper Liz Lindsey is folklorist who is part of a new generation of beekeepers. The new generation is younger, female, and urban. Males tend to dominate the field, but that is changing. Beekeeping in the state of North Carolina and the various reasons women are being drawn to beekeeping are discussed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 39, September 2010,
p31
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28024
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Chapel Hill has provided the town with a new map outlining potential downtown development. The new plan would establish much-needed parking, include a transit hub, increase the ease of walking, and include green areas. Some residents question whether the town can afford it and whether the residents will agree to tax increases to pay for it. There are some residents who oppose the plan believing the downtown is fine the way it is. The “Chapel Hill Syndrome” is disussed and the slow pace at which the city conducts business.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 40, October 2010,
p11
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28025
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Rachel Herrick and Sarah Powers are two North Carolina artists whose work focuses on the overlooked corners of a community and urban life. Frequent topics for the two artists are abandoned industrial buildings, back alleys, old storefronts, and other architectural or infrastructure features. Herrick often incorporates pieces of Fuquay-Varina in her work. Both artists take inspiration from remote urban landscapes.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 41, October 2010,
p33
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28033
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Currently, Democrats are not serving the working people, the poor, and spreading their ideals like they used to. Democrats lack the passion and vision when compared to their Republican opponents. Because of this, Democrats in North Carolina are struggling to get elected and Republican ideals and policies dominant in the state. The essay looks at how Democrats have lost their way and calls for a new type of progressivism to rise up.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 42, October 2010,
p20-23
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28034
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Part of the Lake Raleigh Woods Nature Preserve is being is the site of the new North Carolina State Chancellor’s new home. Randy Woodson says that he needs a private place to secure donations for the university. Residents who use the preserve say that the university is violating its agreement to restrict development in the preserve. Known as The Point, the new chancellor’s house will provide space to host up to 250 people at fundraising events and the site will cut off popular hiking trails.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 43, October 2010,
p5-7
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28035
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The discount stores owned by Art Pope and the cheap merchandise he sells at them are detailed. Pope’s stores target minority individuals in low-income areas. Pope’s family history, business model, his millions of dollars in political contributions, and his ultra-conservative political philosophy are also discussed in depth. Seven toys and clothing products from which Pope makes millions off of in his store are shown and connections are drawn between them and Pope’s political views.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 44, November 2010,
p5-7
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28036
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Campaign contributions to candidates for the 2010 election are detailed. Contributions given to those running for the US House District 2 seat, US House District 4 seat, NC District 34 seat, NC District 35 seat, and NC District 41 seat are detailed. The total cash raised, total cash spent, cash on hand, and the top three sectors contributing to each candidate’s campaign are detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 44, November 2010,
p5-7
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28037
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The FBI is interested in individuals participating in the anti-war movement. Durham resident Kosta Harlan was one of many anti-war and international peace activists recently targeted during raids by the FBI. All of the targets have two things in common: they oppose the wars in the Middle East and are critical of US foreign policy regarding Colombia and Palestine. Area experts discuss the current raids and the government’s reasons for carrying them out.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 45, November 2010,
p18-21
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28038
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The FBI recently asked for information about tenants at a Durham Apartment complex. Complex owner Matthew Flynn was questioned about four of his residents who were flagged by the FBI. Flynn turned over financial documents from the tenants to the FBI. Complex residents and members of the Muslim American Society in Raleigh discuss how the FBI’s surveillance programs have negatively affected their lives.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 45, November 2010,
p18
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28039
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“The Theme is Blackness” Festival was recently curated by Duke’s Theater Studies faculty. The event is a way to encourage diversity in theater. The number of minority students who participate in Duke’s Theater programs is approximately 10 percent and the department has not had any black directors of plays over the last 15 years. This year, the festival premiered a play produced by a black director and used a NC Arts Council grant to foster black stage designers. The festivals plays are intended to celebrate blackness and push audiences to consider issues of race.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 45, November 2010,
p18
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28040
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Some farmers in North Carolina are switching from traditional crops to prawn aquaculture. Joe Thompson made the switch after he got injured and could not maintain a tobacco farm. Organizations like the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA and the Golden Leaf Foundation are helping area farmers transition from tobacco farms. The farming of prawns yields a high profit with a low cost of labor and many area restaurants are eager to prawn’s on their menus.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 45, November 2010,
p34
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28041
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Food truck owners are lobbying for Raleigh to change its ordinance on food trucks. Food truck owner Mike Stenke of Klausie’s Pizza is leading a group to change the ordinance which prevents motorized food trucks from operating within the city limits without a limited event permit. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is studying how other towns regulate food trucks and surveying downtown merchants for feedback. Some are afraid foodtrucks would impact restaurant revenue downtown.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 46, November 2010,
p5
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28042
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The North Carolina Industrial Commission ruled that a pet’s life has no value beyond the cost of a new dog of the same type. A pet has no intrinsic value. The ruling was made after NC State was accused of accidentally killing a dog and the owner’s sued. Pet owners, Herbert and Nancy Shera will appeal the ruling. Their lawyer noted several mistakes that occurred during the trial and ruling and he is optimistic the ruling will be overturned.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 47, November 2010,
p5-7
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28043
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The NC Dream Team are winners of a 2010 Indy Citizen Award for their positive contribution to society in the Triangle area. The group is made up on undocumented immigrants who are risking deportation to fight for the DREAM Act. Members of the group discuss the difficulties they experience growing up as undocumented immigrants who were brought to the US by their parents and who had no say over their move.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 47, November 2010,
p17
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